Crypto DePINs - [Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks] will make you rich, can you keep it? #4
AI tokens/ understanding DEPIN/ Airdrops/ ICOs and launchpads/ How-tos and More
People are busy comparing the 2024 bull run to others without looking at the data. The dynamics have greatly changed hence duration and other variables surely will change. Read below for details about Bitcoin halving. Also, many people keep asking if is it still the right time to enter crypto, my advice, if you are looking for very juicy returns, read this newsletter to the very end, I will introduce you to some AI, Memes, and Depin cryptos that have and is going to take over the market and produce 10x to 10,000 percentages.
OUTLINE:
1. Crypto-Traders
2. ICO/IEC and General Presale
3. Deep-dive Crypto-Research
4. The Week’s focus: DePINs
5. Crypto-opportunites
6. Recently Funded Crypto
Crypto-Traders
How to take profit in crypto by TheDefiedge
Taking profits means taking them OFF THE TABLE into fiat, stables, or long-term coins - not putting them into more high-risk projects. Create an exit plan for the cycle and don’t be chasing too much yield.
Bitcoin is booming, and investors hodling and trading would most likely run into losses simply because they didn’t have an exit strategy. Technical analysis is one of the more precise ways and according to the PDF released by Chartguys, the four major categories we can use to simplify exit targets are Fibonacci Levels, Moving Averages, Measured Moves, and Price Action Zones. Fibonacci extensions are a great tool to use for exit targets since no previous price action exists at these levels and also great for targeting lower highs, and higher lows in periods of consolidation. Measured Moves are good
exit targets when we have a clear pattern. For details read here
3. Understanding Bitcoin Halving as a Directional Trader
The supply side of the Bitcoin economy will be directly impacted by the impending Bitcoin halving, which will reduce the daily issuance of new BTC from 900 to 450. For traders navigating this environment, they must comprehend the ramifications of this occurrence within the larger market context, taking into account other significant aspects like Bitcoin ETFs.
The Sixty altcoins are predicted to beat the market in 2024–2025 by @0x_gremlin
AI: $TAO, $ENQAI, $ORAI, $FET, $NMT, $PAAL, $AQTIS
Memes: $WIF, $BALLZ, $PEPE, $MOG, $COQ, $MYRO, $FLOKI
Layer 1s: $TIA, $QUBIC, $KAS, $SUI, $INJ, $MONAD, $SMH, $SEI
Layer 2s: $METIS, $MNT, $ZKS, $OP, $ARB, $STRK, $SCROLL
DePIN: $RNDR, $EMC. $KREST, $MINIMA, $NAVI, $EMC, $PEAQ
RWA: $CPOOL, $CFG, $IXS, $DUSK, $TRADE, $MPL
GameFi: $XAI, $PRIME, $ILV, $CROWN, $MAVIA, $METAL
BTC eco: #SAVM, #ORDS, #BB, #MAP, #STX, #MUBI, #ALEX
Privacy: #DOP, #ZKML, #VAULT, #ZEPH, #ROSE, #SCRT, if anyone isn’t on the list kindly mention more in the comment and provide details why.
How to research, Trade, and protect meme-coins using Twitter by DeRonin_
Crypto research is hard without proper guidance. In the thread, Ronin took his time to explain how research memecoins and other coins usingTwitterr. What you will learnincludese: How to find GEM projects, Resources for basic research, Research through the Twitte , How to do your deep research, How to find out projects with potential Airdrop, and Possible red flags, Read details here.
ICO/IEC and General Presale
What is the difference between an: Initial Exchange Offering Vs Initial Coin Offering Vs Initial Dex Offering ( Raising Funds )?
Initial Exchange Offerings (IEO) and Initial Dex Offerings (IDO) are two different methods of raising funds in the cryptocurrency space, there are other fundraising methods, but these are big ones. Initial Exchange Offerings are a fundraising method in which a cryptocurrency exchange acts as a middleman between the project-raising funds and the investors. Conversely, a decentralized exchange (DEX) hosts an Initial Dex Offering (IDO), which is a means of raising money. A DEX is used by the project developers to list their new token or tokens, and investors can then trade other cryptocurrencies for the new token or tokens to participate in the sale. This process is known as an initial dex offering. An Initial Dex Offering is decentralized and does not include an intermediary, in contrast to an IEO. Best Crypto Presales 2024 include Sponge V2, eTukTuk, Bitcoin Minetrix, Green Bitcoin, Scotty the ai, Smog Token.
$Scotty the AI(A meme token competing with Floki and Shiba Inu)
Scotty the AI, a guardian of digital realms, faced off against Floki and Shiba Inu, titans of meme coin fame. Unlike any ordinary Scottish Terrier, Scotty's jet-black fur and advanced AI made him a formidable opponent. I did some digging it seems solid, but DO YOUR RESEARCH. Buy here.
Green Bitcoin (Uses Less Energy Than Other Networks. GBTC
Green Bitcoin introduces revolutionary Gamified Green Staking, allowing for exponential rewards, and up to 100% Token bonuses! New challenges LIVE every week. Green Bitcoin, represented as $GBTC, embodies an environmentally friendly philosophy in two distinct ways. Firstly, it is 10,000 times more eco-friendly than the original Bitcoin blockchain due to its utilization of a Proof of Stake (PoS) consensus mechanism. Secondly, the ‘green’ characteristic extends to the staking process. When you participate in staking and your prediction lands in the selected green zone, you are rewarded with additional earnings from staking your coins Click here for details and to buy
Deep-dive Crypto-Research
Chainalysis: 2024 Crypto Crime webinar series
Crypto security is one of the areas I know I have a special interest. Chainalysis intend to give perspective to crypto crimes so that you can better protect your assets via a 3 part series starting today, march 14Th 2024. In Part 1 of our webinar series on March 14, they’ll cover cryptocurrency-based crime as it relates to national security. In Part 2 on March 21, they’ll cover questions related to compliance, market integrity, and consumer protection in crypto, with topics including Sanctioning and money laundering behaviors of illicit actors, Heuristics to measure pump and dump behaviors, Crypto scams, notably approval phishing and pig butchering. In Part 3 on March 28, we’ll cover issues related to child abuse material (CSAM) and human trafficking. Register here.
a. DappRadar’s Dapp Industry Report for February 2024:
What to know from the report: 6.7 Million wallets used decentralized apps in February 2024. The Total Value Locked (TVL) in the DeFi sector has increased by 45% reaching $159 billion, the highest since May 2022. NFT trading volume decreased to $1.3 billion, but the sales count saw an increase and reached 5.23 million. $148 million in crypto assets were lost due to hackers exploiting smart contracts and duping investors, the more reason to attend Chainalysis webinars and any security post you can find. Read the detailed report here.
b. DappaRadar: A complete guide with everything you need to know about zkSync’s DeFi ecosystem
Although Ethereum is still widely regarded as the top blockchain application platform, using the chain has become nearly impossible due to rising gas costs. Layer-2 networks like zkSync are useful in this situation. A Layer-2 scaling solution based on zero-knowledge rollup technology is called zkSync. To handle transactions more efficiently, zkSync can combine several into a single cryptographic proof, process them off-chain, and then finalize them on the Ethereum mainnet. Zero-knowledge cryptography allows two parties to prove knowledge about a piece of data, without revealing the data itself. Details here.
c. DappaRadar: Metacene, the nextgen multichain MMO gaming
MetaCene is developing a cutting-edge MMORPG ecosystem driven by blockchain technology. Players will discover a bizarre post-apocalyptic culture in this gaming universe, where survivors collaborate with NFT to create new civilizations. Player-centered entertainment, social guilds and DAOs, governance, economic systems, and of course, PVE and PVP gaming are all combined in MetaCene.
AltLayer deep-dive by jake_pahor
AltLayer is a decentralized protocol for launching native and restaked rollups using optimistic and ZK rollup stacks. Its main product offerings are 1. Restaked Rollups 2. Rollups-as-a-Service. AltLayer was founded in 2021 by Jia Yaoqi (@jiayaoqi) In the past few years,@alt_layer has raised over $21.60m in funding. Prominent Investors include Polychain Capital, Jump Crypto, Breyer Capital, Binance Labs, Hack VC, Balaji, Ryan Selkis, & Gavin Wood.
Hidden Gems: Eloop Network, Ojo, Nesa, Tunachain and PrimeX by TOKEN METRICS
ELOOP is pioneering the tokenization of real-world assets (RWAs), specifically focusing on machine assets, to establish decentralized physical infrastructure networks (DePINs). The platform offers enterprises a singular chance to monetize and fractionalize their assets, creating a fresh route for investment for both people and corporations. OJO known as the oracle of the onchain, is a decentralized pricing oracle that supports a variety of cryptocurrency assets on the Interchain and was created specifically for the ecosystem. By providing accurate pricing data from verified centralized and decentralized data sources, our system facilitates safe and dependable interchain communication. Nesa is a lightweight Layer-1 platform designed to execute critical AI inference on queries requiring high levels of privacy, security, and trust, utilizing ZKML on-chain. Tuna Chain seeks to address this limitation by incorporating EVM compatibility into Bitcoin’s L2 framework, thereby enhancing the scope of potential applications and utility for Bitcoin. Tuna Chain is financially supported by BSC News, Normie Capital, Serafund, ArkStream Capital, Cogitent Ventures, MH Ventures, and other angel investors. Primex operates as a fully decentralized, non-custodial protocol designed for leveraged spot trading on DEXs. Primex seeks to diminish fragmentation in digital asset markets by offering a decentralized platform that connects lenders with traders.
Massa: Layer 1 Blockchain Crypto Deep Dive by Token Metrics
Massa’s platform’s innovative parallel block architecture enables the simultaneous production of blocks across multiple threads, achieving remarkable scalability. Massa launched its mainnet on January 15 of this year. Within two weeks of its launch, the network welcomed over 1,800 stakers and processed over 80,000 operations. It is founded by two PhD holders in Physics.
Recent On-Chain Exploration for Airdrop Update by rektdiomedes
These include: Bridged to Injective, Checked all wallets for Wormhole airdrop eligibility, Experimented with @AftermathFi on Added a tad bit more TVL to
@KaminoFinance. Thow some more $USDT into @azuroprotocol.
Week’s focus: DEPIN
2024 will be a huge year for the DEPIN story. By 2030, it is predicted to be a $13 trillion sector. If you pay a close attention to some of what will be shared here today, you might as well be proud of yourself. Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks, or DePINs, are a cutting-edge method of building and maintaining physical infrastructure. This infrastructure includes a variety of components, such as solar-powered batteries and WiFi hotspots located within wireless networks. The industry is split into two primary subsectors according to Messari's research on the DEPIN narrative: 1. Networks of physical resources (PRN) and 2. Networks of digital resources (DRN). Some of the projects to focus on include @wifimapapp a community-powered connectivity ecosystem bringing free internet to the world. Market cap: $ 14.2 million Token: WIFI. @Conste11ation Constellation Network offers a decentralized network without fees, allowing anyone to contribute to the development of Web3. It features a secure, infinitely scalable, and cross-chain interoperable protocol. Token: $DAG Market Cap: $86Million. @autonolas a decentralized network of autonomous AI agents. One single network for all the stuff that makes crypto work. Market Cap: $300 Million Token: $OLAS. To read more click here
Crypto-opportunities
449 Blockchain, Crypto and Web3 Grants
Ecosystem award programs are started by alpha Projects and Chains because they require builders to work with them. Large market cap projects start open-source grant programs for this reason. The most comprehensive list of grant programs available is provided here. We are monitoring approximately $10 billion in grants that are available.
10 Crypto and Web3 RFPs (requests for proposals)
Discover the largest list of Crypwto and Web3 RFPs (requests for proposals) you can find on the web. We are tracking over 10 Millions in RFPs rewards available below.
Recently Funded Crypto
200 recently financed initiatives, along with their backers. Digital Assets & Blockchain Enterprises AlphaGrowth is the best at tracking web3 venture capital firms based on the most recent occurrences. The entire sum of all fundraising rounds for web3 crypto projects as of right now is enormous; specifics are provided here
Decentralized Mixed Reality (MR)
DeMR is an infrastructure network, MR-DePIN, residing on the Solana Chain. It serves as a gateway, guiding global users into the immersive world of Mixed Reality. The core NFT, Compass, is pivotal for contributors, granting them access to participate in constructing high-precision MR maps and earning DMR token rewards. Investors: @KCLabsOfficial @DWFLabs @JDI @MeteoriteLab @Redline_Labs @Paka
Is a pioneering first-generation Bitcoin DeFi hub, dedicated to providing a multifaceted platform that empowers users to engage in trading, swapping, securing, and launching BRC20 and bridged EVM tokens. IDO is on the 15th of March 2024.
For more funed projects check them here since I try to focus on tokenized projects only.