As always, we're here to keep you plugged into the heart of the crypto ecosystem, bringing you the most critical updates, insights, and opportunities. (Did anyone say airdrops? )

This month, we’ve seen some game-changing movements that could reshape all of our market strategies. We’re also covering a few must-know project updates and events that are making waves.

Telegram now enables Toncoin payments for in-platform ad purchases.

EigenLayer will launch the $EIGEN token with an initial airdrop on May 10th. The snapshot date turns out to be March 15.

Mina completed the Devnet phase of the Berkeley Upgrade on April 9, marking the final phase before its mainnet launch.

VelodromeFi to launch its DEX on Build on Bitcoin (BOB), a Bitcoin L2 with EVM compatibility.

Pantera Capital has announced its new $1 Billion Crypto Fund.

The Offchain Labs team reported on March 22 that they had disclosed two serious vulnerabilities in Optimism's Fraud-Proof system.

Franklin Templeton has enabled peer-to-peer transfers of tokenized shares (BENJI) in its U.S. Government Money Fund on Polygon.

Ankr has launched the AI-focused Layer-1 Blockchain Neura on the public testnet.

Aave Labs shared a comprehensive Aave 2030 Proposal for the Aave DAO, encompassing Aave V4.

826M SUI (8.27% of Max Supply) is scheduled to unlock on May 3rd.

The crypto agenda was busy this month! As always, we've picked out the top 3 news, videos, and dashboards that everyone was talking about. Enjoy:

1. “Google now allows wallet address searches for Bitcoin, Fantom, Arbitrum, and others”

2. “Disable iMessage ASAP to avoid crypto zero-day exploit: Trust Wallet”

3. “Bitcoin's halving created the most valuable blocks in history, aside from one”

1. Chiliz

2. Verasity

3. Reserve Protocol

1. Solana: Expectations Versus Reality

2. How to Play Memecoins, From the Godfather of MEME - Ray Chan, Ep. 254

3. The Bitcoin Halving is FINALLY HERE!

This month was another one filled with global crypto events, and we at Alphaday had the opportunity to attend two of the major ones.

The first event we attended was ETHDam held in Amsterdam on the 12-14 of April 2024.

• The event was centered around Security and Privacy, featuring in-depth discussions on these crucial topics.

• There was also a Hackathon organized around these themes. One of our team members, Selim Cetiner, participated in this hackathon and together with his team won the award for the “Best Security Product” category. Yayy!!

• Additionally, the city's commitment to privacy was evident, given its history with Tornado Cash (a member of the Tornado development team had been arrested in Amsterdam ), showing that the Cypherpunk culture is still very much alive.

• Another aspect of the event that we enjoyed was the presence of numerous developers and builders and the depth of the discussions. This shows that over the years, knowledge has become more layered, developing more informed audiences.

Our Co-Founder & CEO, Deniz Omer, was present at the electrifying TOKEN 2049 event in Dubai. Here's what you need to know:

• Telegram’s Revenue Sharing Plan: Telegram founder, Pavel Durov, announced a new revenue-sharing model for creators, with plans to tokenize elements like custom stickers and emojis, turning them into tradeable assets. All digital product transactions will utilize the TON blockchain.

• Tether on TON: Tether revealed that it will launch its stablecoin on the TON blockchain, aiming to enhance utility and integration for its users.

• Institutional Focus on RWAs: The event highlighted a surge in institutional interest in Real World Assets (RWAs), indicating a pivotal trend toward integrating traditional asset classes with blockchain technologies.

• Nansen Defines Smart Money: Nansen introduced the concept of “Smart Money”, emphasizing the influence of a select group of on-chain wallets and their transactions in the blockchain ecosystem.

• Innovative Robo-Cafe by XMAQUINA: Showcasing the fusion of automation and blockchain, XMAQUINA presented a robo-cafe that not only served coffee and ice cream but also offered crypto rewards, demonstrating practical applications of decentralized tech.

• Web3 Foundation’s Generous Incentive: A new initiative was announced with a 10 million DOT prize pool to support the development of the JAM protocol, set to overhaul Polkadot's Relay Chain.

The discussions also covered the integration of AI, DePIN technologies, and the recent developments around RUNE, reflecting the broadening scope of blockchain applications.

As we wrap up this edition of our monthly newsletter, we thank you for joining us on another exciting month full of events and news. We'll continue to bring you the latest updates and insightful analyses next month, so stay tuned!

Happy trading,

Alphaday Team

We can't wait to share all the cool stuff that's been happening in the world of crypto, Web3, and right here at our own doorstep with the new Alphaday mobile experience.

So, what's the big deal with crypto and Web3 this month? A lot, actually. And we're diving deep to bring you the highlights, the game-changers, and the jaw-dropping moments that everyone's been talking about.

Dencun went live. Fees dropped dramatically on L2s that integrated the update.

Sam Bankman-Fried gets 25 years in prison.

CyberConnect will launch a modular L2 network and introduce a staking function.

A significant surge in activity around the pre-sale memecoin Book of Meme ($BOME), which skyrocketed in value late this week following a quick listing on Binance. Traders who participated in the pre-sale and held their positions over the past few days have seen gains exceeding 35,000%.

L3 of the $DEGEN token, Degen Chain, has been released.

CurveFinance has launched its lending platform, LlamaLend.

The second most expensive CryptoPunk in history was sold for 4,500 ETH, approximately $16 Million.

Wormhole airdrop, Ether.fi airdrop, NIM airdrop all happened this month! Have you taken part in any of these airdrop opportunities?

The number of active wallets on Telegram's blockchain TON exceeded 1 Million.

Aavegotchi announced its arrival on Base as an L3 solution.

An investigation has been opened into the Ethereum Foundation.

Optimism began testing “Fault Proofs”.

Anime-focused AnimeChain is being established in cooperation with Arbitrum and Azuki.

ZORA now supports payment with ERC-20 tokens.

Galaxy Digital reports $301.5 Million Net Income in Q4, doubling digital asset holdings.

Welcome to Our Highlights Section: Top 3 User Favorites! This month on Alphaday, we've picked out the top 3 dashboards and blogs that everyone loved. Enjoy:

1. Linea

2. Celestia

3. Ethereum

1. “An Investor Guide to Memecoin Mania”

2. “How to Easily Bridge to Base, the Coinbase Layer-2 Network”

3. “850M OP Dedicated to the Evolution of Retro Funding”

In a world where every second counts, staying ahead in the crypto space shouldn't mean juggling between apps and tabs. This month, we at Alphaday are thrilled to unveil something truly special—a mobile experience so seamless, that you'll wonder how you ever managed without it.

We've reimagined the way you interact with crypto, tailoring an experience that fits right in your pocket. Here's what's new:

• Superfeed: Dive into your hyper-personalized newsfeed. Filter by your interests—from the latest crypto news to the most anticipated airdrops with custom tags.

• All-In-One Platform: Why scatter your attention? Access YouTube, podcasts, and Web3 events, all in one unified space.

• Real-Time Notifications: Stay on top of the market with instant updates on trends and price movements that matter to you.

And guess what? It's completely free. We believe in empowering our community with tools that make a difference. Learn more here.

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We’ve got you covered! Now your custom dashboards & widgets are just an email away from being saved. Say hello to convenience and goodbye to complicated steps that require you to connect your wallet. Dive into a seamless experience today.

Fresh Off the Press: We have got 4 must-read blog posts for you this month!

1. What is Scroll?

2. JUST RELEASED: Embrace the Mobile-First Crypto Journey with Alphaday

3. AI x Blockchain: Buzzwords or More?

4. Cosmos Explained

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We're wrapping up the March edition of our newsletter, but the adventure doesn't end here! We can't wait to bring you more of the latest updates and insights that help you stay on top of this dynamic landscape. So, stay connected, and let's keep exploring this adventure together.

Best,

Alphaday Team