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SSV Network Launches Compose to Enhance Ethereum Interoperability

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SSV Network has unveiled a new project called Compose Network, pitching it as the “holy grail of Ethereum interoperability” and a layer that will connect rollups rather than compete with them. Announced in a spirited post on X, the team positioned Compose as a continuation of SSV’s infrastructure work, built on its validator stack and meant to enable atomic, instant coordination across Ethereum’s various rollups.

According to SSV’s announcement, Compose is a coordination layer at the execution layer: it lets actions that span multiple rollups execute together, or not at all. The core promise is straightforward but consequential. Deposit to Rollup A, swap on Rollup B, bridge back to Rollup A; all of those steps would settle together, atomically, in a single coordinated flow. No long waits on bridges, no fragmented liquidity across siloed rollups, just instant finality backed by fast zk proofs and secured by Ethereum.

SSV framed Compose not as a pivot but as an “SSV-native initiative.” The team says it builds on the group’s earlier work on distributed validator technology (DVT) and on the notion of “Based Applications” that SSV introduced earlier this year. By extending those ideas, Compose aims to give SSV validators a new role: powering cross-rollup coordination and earning additional incentives for doing so. In SSV’s view, that will create more use cases, increase demand for validators, and strengthen network effects while attracting a growing ecosystem to build on top of the infrastructure.

The company emphasized that SSV Labs and the SSV DAO remain committed to advancing DVT and to the network’s core roadmap, portraying Compose as the next logical step in both SSV’s roadmap and Ethereum’s evolution. “Compose isn’t just about faster transactions,” the post reads, “It’s about restoring the Ethereum experience, where everything works together again. Atomic. Synchronous. Instant. Composable.”

From DVT to interoperability Technically, Compose promises to stitch rollups at the execution layer using a combination of fast zero-knowledge proofs and SSV’s validator security. That architecture is intended to deliver the kind of atomic cross-chain experiences users and developers have long sought: multi-step flows that either complete in full across rollups or fail cleanly, without leaving funds stranded mid-bridge. If Compose delivers on its claims, developers would be able to design multi-rollup applications that behave as if they were deployed on one unified Ethereum, rather than a patchwork of separate environments.

SSV’s announcement also teased a broader play: by enabling synchronous composition across rollups, the project aims to make Ethereum scale horizontally via rollups while preserving a vertically unified user and developer experience. The blog post linked by SSV promises more technical detail and context for teams that want to learn how Compose will work and who will be able to build on it.

To answer questions from the community, SSV invited followers to a community call and pointed readers to its Discord channel. The team also encouraged people to follow Compose Network on X for updates as the project moves from announcement toward implementation. The introduction of Compose comes at a moment when Ethereum’s roadmap increasingly relies on rollups for scaling, and the ecosystem is hungry for better cross-rollup primitives. Bridges have long been a pain point; slow finality, liquidity fragmentation, and complicated user flows have frustrated both builders and end users.

By promising instant, atomic multi-rollup transactions, Compose isn’t trying to be another rival rollup; it’s pitching itself as the glue that actually makes rollups work together. The idea is simple: stitch different rollups into a single, seamless experience so users and builders don’t have to wrestle with slow bridges or fragmented liquidity.

Of course, whether Compose can pull it off comes down to the gritty details, the implementation, how validator rewards are structured, and whether SSV can produce fast, reliable zk proofs at scale. Still, the announcement feels like a bold step: moving interoperability from basic message passing to true atomic execution. If it succeeds, it could change how multi-rollup apps are built and, more importantly, how they feel to use across Ethereum.

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Centrifuge, a real-world asset (RWA) solution and a Parachain, has a plan for Polkadot, a smart contracts platform. In a proposal, the RWA platform suggests that the newly created Polkadot Community Foundation allocates $3 million USDC to their T-Bill pool. This pool is held within the Anemoy Liquid Treasury Fund and aims to serve multiple objectives.

Centrifuge Wants Polkadot To Invest $3 Million In T-Bills In their proposal, allocating the $3 million to T-Bill as an investment will benefit the broader ecosystem. Of note, it will help boost the long-term sustainability of the Polkadot Treasury. This is because the T-Bill pool will generate stable yields from real-world assets, thereby further increasing the financial health of the Treasury.

Though the funds will be from the foundation, Centrifuge argues that injecting the $3 million USDC into the T-Bill pool will help increase the network’s total value locked (TVL). Subsequently, this will also expand the Treasury’s assets.

The foundation might consider investing in RWAs, as proposed by Centrifuge, as it could foster the growth of this technology within Polkadot, pushing adoption and growth as a result.

Laying out their proposal, Centrifuge said if the foundation decides to invest, it would align with their previous investment in the Anemoy Liquid Treasury Fund. In turn, this may offer a unique opportunity for Polkadot to diversify and expand its investment basket. It is especially now that tokenization and RWA is picking up momentum.

RWA Picking Up Steam, Will DOT Reverse Losses? BlackRock, one of the top asset managers in the world, is one of the leaders in tokenizing treasury bills. On Ethereum, the manager has launched BUIDL, a platform where institutions can invest in tokenized Treasury bills. As of September 10, BUIDL is the largest tokenized Treasuries provider, managing over $514 million, according to RWA.xyz.

BlackRock BUIDL TVL | Source: RWA.xyz The proposal is so far garnering community support. Roughly a week before the decision, over 53% agreed with this proposal. However, some community members are expressing concerns.

Most of them point to the potential risks and the negative implications of this on the network’s Treasury. One concern is that if this is approved, it could increase DOT spending requests, eventually depleting its reserves.

While the prospect of RWA taking off in Polkadot is bullish, DOT is still under pressure. From the daily chart, DOT is down roughly 65% from March highs. It is also in a descending channel and retesting multi-month support.  

Polkadot price trending downward on the daily chart | Source: DOTUSDT via Binance, TradingView The primary support lies at around $3.5. On the upper end, resistance is at $5. A break above this line will lift sentiment, propelling the coin towards $6.5 in a buy trend continuation formation.

Feature image from Unsplash, chart from TradingView

The Centrifuge token surged to its highest level since January ahead of an upcoming token migration and a sharp rise in assets within its ecosystem.

Centrifuge (CFG) jumped to a high of $0.2850 on Friday, up 180% from its lowest point this year. The surge pushed its market capitalization to over $106 million.

The rally comes ahead of the scheduled migration of the Centrifuge governance token to Ethereum (ETH) on May 20. This marks a major milestone as the network moves toward full Ethereum Virtual Machine compatibility.

The migration is expected to pave the way for the launch of an Ethereum-native Centrifuge Protocol.

The developers hope that the transition from Polkadot (DOT) to Ethereum and Base will improve its governance, broaden exchange and decentralized finance integration, and streamline liquidity. 

As part of the migration, the supply of CFG will increase from the current 560.246 million to 675 million. The additional 115 million tokens will be allocated to the Centrifuge Foundation to fund incentives targeted at decentralized finance users, strategic initiatives, and exchange liquidity. The protocol will maintain its 3% annual inflation rate.

The next chapter for $CFG is here.

Starting May 20, 2025, holders of CFG and wCFG will be able to migrate to the new CFG token, designed to support governance and expansion of the Centrifuge protocol.

The migration window will remain open until November 30, 2025.

More details…

— Centrifuge (@centrifuge) May 12, 2025 The token also rallied as the total value locked in Centrifuge’s ecosystem rose to a record $441 million, up from less than $100,000 in March. Most of this capital is in the Janus Henderson Anemoy Treasury Fund, which invests in short-term U.S. Treasury bills.

Centrifuge price analysis CFG price chart | Source: TradingView On the daily chart, CFG climbed to $0.2735 on Friday as anticipation over the token migration intensified. The level is significant, as it coincides with the lowest swing point from October last year.

The MACD indicator has recently crossed above the zero line, and the Relative Strength Index has entered overbought territory.

Given this setup, the token is likely to continue its climb, potentially reaching resistance around $0.50 ahead of the migration. A pullback may follow the event as investors take profits in a classic “sell the news” scenario.

Ondo Finance continues solidifying its name in the RWA space, with the network’s TVL soaring past the $500 million threshold.

It comes as real-world assets tokenization gains mainstream attention, with crypto-focused companies, global bankers, and asset managers front-running this interest.

ONDO Thrives on Real World Assets Tokenization BuzzOndo Finance’s Total Value Locked (TVL) has exploded 43% since May, moving from $352.67 million on May 1 to $506 million on June 6.

TVL is an important metric used to measure the adoption and success of decentralized finance platforms. The surge in Ondo Finance TVL indicates a significant increase in assets deposited into the protocol. It highlights growing interest, market confidence, increased activity, and the potential for ONDO price increase.

According to CoinGecko, ONDO stands out as the leader in RWA coins, boasting a market capitalization of $2 billion, which represents 21% of the $9.3 billion sector. Other prominent tokens include Pendle (PENDLE), MANTRA (OM), XDC Network (XDC), and Polymesh (POLYX).

Read More: What Are Tokenized Real-World Assets (RWA)? Everything You Need to Know

ONDO TVL. Source: DefiLlamaThe recent surge in TVL can be attributed to the growing interest among crypto-focused companies, global bankers, and asset managers in bringing traditional financial instruments such as bonds, funds, or credit to blockchains. Among them, BlackRock launched its tokenized treasury bond, BUIDL, on the Ethereum network.

Recognizing the fundamental potential of tokenizing securities to transform capital markets, the US Congress is acknowledging TradFi’s integration into the blockchain. In a Wednesday hearing, the US House Financial Services Digital Assets Subcommittee discussed the tokenization of RWAs, highlighting divergent views on the topic.

Read More: What is The Impact of Real World Asset (RWA) Tokenization?

ONDO Price OutlookOndo’s native token is trading with a bullish bias, with immediate support at $1.36, defending the 23% gains made in the last seven days. In the previous 24 hours, the RWA token price is up almost 3% amid ongoing bullish efforts toward further upside. Notably, the next directional bias is contingent on how ONDO bulls play their hand as they contend against the $1.44 roadblock that has held as resistance for six consecutive days.

The Relative Strength Index (RSI) positions at 69, sustaining the higher low points to strong bullish momentum. If the RSI holds above the ascending trendline, the Ondo Finance price could extend a neck higher.

A stable candlestick close above $1.44, where the ONDO price effectively closes above the centerline of the ascending parallel channel, would increase the chances for further upside. This could potentially lead the token to reach a new all-time high of $1.60.

Read more: Real World Asset (RWA) Backed Tokens Explained

ONDO/USDT 1D Chart. Source: TradingViewThe Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) is notable above the signal line (orange band). This indicates that the short-term moving average is above the long-term moving average, which usually suggests a bullish momentum in ONDO’s price.

However, a closer look reveals a dropping RSI and a weak MACD, indicating seller momentum. Therefore, a price correction could happen. If the $1.36 support level breaks, ONDO Finance could drop to test the $1.16 support level, but only a daily candlestick close below $0.98 would invalidate the bullish outlook.

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May 21. On May 20, the U.S. Spot Hyperliquid ETF notched $25.5 million in net inflows—its largest single-day haul since launch. In the days leading up to that date, the ETF had posted net inflows of $4.4 million on Monday and $11 million on Tuesday. Data shows the 21Shares Hyperliquid ETF (THYP), which launched on May 12, brought in $16.7 million in net inflows that same day—up from the $5.3 million it saw the prior day. The Bitwise Hyperliquid ETF (BHYP), launched on May 14, took in $8.8 million, a jump from the $5.7 million it recorded the day before. Over its first seven trading days, the entire category has pulled in a total net inflow of $54 million. Peter Chung, research director at Presto Research, noted that when adjusted for market capitalization, institutional flows into the HYPE ETF have outpaced the speed of inflows into Bitcoin ETFs so far this year. Dominick John, an analyst at Zeus Research, added that these inflows signal investors are capitalizing on entry points tied to the infrastructure narrative, while recognizing the asset’s transparent, usage-driven revenue model. Fueling this momentum, HYPE’s token price surged 17.3% in the past 24 hours to $55.91, with a current market cap of roughly $13.4 billion. The token previously hit an all-time high of around $59.3 in September 2025. Per CoinGecko data, HYPE’s fully diluted valuation briefly reached about $54.7 billion, momentarily surpassing Solana’s $54.2 billion valuation at the time. Tim Sun, a senior researcher at HashKey Group, believes the sustained inflows into the HYPE ETF show the market is forming a new consensus: decentralized trading platforms are starting to be integrated into broader overhauls of financial infrastructure. Jeff Ko, chief analyst at CoinEx, pointed out that HYPE and its related ETFs have structural investment logic distinct from Bitcoin and Ethereum. He explained: Bitcoin acts as a non-yielding store of value; Ethereum centers on staking rewards; HYPE, meanwhile, operates more like equity in a cash-flow-generating trading platform—since the protocol uses most of its fees for open-market token buybacks, giving investors a more familiar valuation framework to work with. On-chain metrics confirm Hyperliquid has become a dominant player in on-chain perpetual contract and derivative trading. So far this week, the network has captured approximately 42% of total blockchain fees, outperforming Tron (22.6%), Solana (10.6%), and Ethereum (8%) in that key metric.

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In the first week of December 2025, Coinbase—the largest US exchange—added five new assets to its listing roadmap. This move signaled a positive shift in recovering demand from US investors.

Additionally, Bithumb listed new altcoins. Although market sentiment remains fearful. However, several indicators show that US investor appetite is improving.

Coinbase and Bithumb Add New AltcoinsIn a new announcement, Coinbase revealed that five new assets have been added to its listing roadmap.

The roadmap is a list of tokens that Coinbase is evaluating for potential future listing. Coinbase emphasized that listing depends on support from market makers and the availability of sufficient technical infrastructure. The exchange will announce the trading schedule later.

Assets added to the roadmap today: Humidifi (WET), zkPass (ZKP), Plume (PLUME), Hyperlane (HYPER), and Jupiter (JUPITER)https://t.co/lyEugQo7Cv

— Coinbase Markets 🛡️ (@CoinbaseMarkets) December 2, 2025 The newly added altcoins include:

Humidifi (WET) – the largest decentralized exchange (DEX) on Solana by volume, handling over $1 billion in daily trading. zkPass (ZKP) on Ethereum (ERC-20), known for zero-knowledge proof technology that enhances data privacy. Plume (PLUME) on Ethereum, an RWAfi (Real World Assets Finance) platform integrating with Circle’s Arc testnet. It aims to connect traditional finance with DeFi. Hyperlane (HYPER) on the Base network, enabling cross-chain communication. Jupiter (JUPITER) on Solana, the leading DEX aggregator in the Solana ecosystem. Among them, Humidifi (WET) and zkPass (ZKP) remain largely unlisted on centralized exchanges. The remaining altcoins showed no significant price reactions after the news.

PLUME, HYPER, JUP Price Performance. Source: TradingViewIn addition, Korean exchange Bithumb announced two new KRW-traded listings: BOB (Build on Bitcoin) and OriginTrail (TRAC).

BOB, TRAC Price Performance. Source: TradingViewBOB is a protocol that combines ZK proofs and BTC staking to create native bridges to Ethereum and Bitcoin (BitVM). OriginTrail is an ecosystem building a trusted knowledge infrastructure for artificial intelligence. After the listing news, BOB gained 24% and TRAC rose more than 13%.

Liquidity Signals Turn Positive AgainThese developments came as the Coinbase Premium Index—an indicator measuring the price difference of Bitcoin between Coinbase and other exchanges, representing US investor demand—turned positive again after remaining negative for a full month.

Bitcoin Coinbase Premium Index. Source: CryptoQuant.The index stayed negative from November, indicating capital outflows from the US. The early-December reversal suggests that sentiment among both institutional and retail investors in the US is improving. This shift may support inflows not only into Bitcoin but also into other cryptocurrencies.

“Coinbase Bitcoin Premium Index just flipped positive again, showing fresh demand… US liquidity returning & the real move begins soon,” investor Money Ape commented.

At the same time, the stablecoin market recorded strong growth, reinforcing confidence in an overall recovery. According to Lookonchain, Tether minted an additional 1 billion USDT on Tron on December 3. This pushed the stablecoin market cap on Tron above $80.2 billion.

As a result, total stablecoin market capitalization began rising again in early December after declining throughout November. It now stands at more than $306.85 billion, according to DefiLlama.

Stablecoins Market Cap. Source: DefiLlamaLeon Waidmann, Head of Research at Onchain Foundation, expects stablecoin market capitalization to reach new all-time highs soon.

Coinbase and Bithumb’s addition of New Altcoins, combined with strengthening US investor demand and surging stablecoin inflows, may trigger an altcoin recovery in December. Some analysts even argue that the Fed ending quantitative tightening (QT) could ignite a multi-year altcoin rally similar to the 2019–2022 period.

Since hitting $6,800 over a week ago, Bitcoin (BTC) has exploded higher, registering massive gains against the U.S. dollar as bulls have made their presence known in this new year. At the recent rally’s peak, the price of the leading cryptocurrency was $8,450, up some 25% from the bottom.

Related Reading: Crypto Tidbits: Elon Musk Pokes Bitcoin Bear, Japanese Giants Delve Into Cryptocurrency Mining, Baidu’s Blockchain Beta Despite this strong surge, a key indicator, the Tom DeMark Sequential (better known as the TD Sequential), recently printed a bearish signal. According to a Telegram alerts channel tracking the time-based indicator, which predicted Bitcoin’s bottom at $3,200 in 2018 and the top at $14,000, the BTC/USD chart just printed a “Sell Quasi 9” on the daily.

Although “Sell 9” candles are often lead to strong reversals, for they show that a trend has exhausted, analysts aren’t too concerned, for there is a flurry of other technical signals suggesting that bulls are decisively in control.

Related Reading: Ethereum’s Price Chart Just Printed This Extremely Bullish Signal Bitcoin Bulls Decisively In Control There are a number of signals suggesting Bitcoin is poised to head higher, no matter what the TD Sequential suggests.

Per previous reports from NewsBTC, a trader going by Storm remarked that according to a  key trend indicator on the four-hour BTC chart, bulls remain in control, adding that he thinks it’s thus worth buying the cryptocurrency between $7,700 to $7,900.

The indicator he mentioned is relevant as it flipped green in the middle of February and didn’t flip over to a bearish reading until September or so, giving those tracking it a chance to bag 300% profits on a Bitcoin trade.

Not to mention, the Lucid Stop and Reversal system recently printed a buy signal on the weekly candle for Bitcoin, which was a signal last seen in March of 2019, and has outperformed BTC by over 1,000% since August 2018, per trader Financial Survivalism.

Historical chart analysis agrees with the positive fundamentals. As noted by analyst Nunya Bizniz, in previous cycles the four months out from Bitcoin’s halvings have always been extremely bullish for the price of BTC. 

This simple historical analysis, which is backed up by the fact that investors attempt to “front-run” the halving by buying Bitcoin beforehand, suggests that the crypto market may soon explode higher ahead of the halving, potentially entering into a parabolic uptrend.

Bitcoin is about 120 days away from the halving.

What was price action like 120 days prior to the first two halvings?

Whether you believe its priced in or not, if past is prologue – volatility may be expected. pic.twitter.com/7peG6Ir0m4

— Nunya Bizniz (@Pladizow) January 10, 2020

So even if there is understandably some bearish retracement from current prices levels, analysts are still bullish on Bitcoin from a more medium-term perspective.

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Aimed at boosting the Ethereum ecosystem in Bulgaria and promoting Sofia as a thriving Web3 hub, ETHSofia is gearing up for its inaugural edition on October 17-19 at Sofia Tech Park.

Carrying out its mission to unify all crypto developers, investors, and enthusiasts alike, the ETHSofia team now presents the first installment of speakers and partners.

The ETHSofia conference will fascinate its over 600 expected attendees with inspiring talks by Zahary Karadjov, BlockSense CEO and ex-Status Nimbus Team Lead, Vesselin Velichkov, a ZK Cryptography Researcher at OpenZeppelin, Andrei Duma, Head of DeFi at LI.FI, Mikael Lazarev, co-founder and CTO of Gearbox, Darren Camas, CEO of IPOR Labs, Diana Tlupova, Head of Compliance at NexeraID, TokenBrice, strategist at The DeFi Collective and advisor at Maverick Protocol, Lion Dapplion, Ethereum consensus core developer at Lighthouse Sigma Prime, and Vyara Savova, Senior Policy Expert with the European Crypto Initiative (EUCi). 

Moreover, several of the most innovative Web3 companies will contribute to the success of the event. Namely, digital assets institution Nexo joins ETHSofia as a top-tier sponsor, along with web3 self-custodial wallet Ambire, fixed-rate lending and borrowing protocol IPOR, and bridge and DEX aggregator LI.FI as well. 

ZK rollup BlockSense will be a platinum sponsor of the ETHSofia hackathon, with DeFi market maker Raven DAO sponsoring too, whereas DoraHacks will offer operations support. Generous bounties for the winning programming contestants are also to be expected, so developers and hackers are invited to promptly apply here.

The ETHSofia team has also presented Philip Matov from Belayer, ex-Consensys and Matter Labs, and Lyuben Belov from Daedalus and LaunchHub, as advisors.

“We got inspired by Vitalik Buterin’s appeal to make Ethereum cypherpunk again, and set up ETHSofia as an attempt to showcase and enhance the next generation of Ethereum innovation. We invite everyone working toward or advocating for privacy, trustlessness, and decentralization to join us and help us deliver a world-class event!”, Vlad Dramaliev said.

The Super Early Bird tickets are set to go on sale very soon, so follow the ETHSofia social media channels on X, LinkedIn, or Telegram, or subscribe to their newsletter to stay in the loop. 

About ETHSofia Conference & HackathonCrafted as the brainchild of devoted blockchain professionals and enthusiasts, ETHSofia is set to welcome a vanguard of thought leaders and builders innovating in ZK proofs, account abstraction, AI, L2s, security, and decentralized infrastructure. The goal? Design a global, scalable free market built on open-source blockchain technology.

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The Bitcoin halving event is a significant occurrence in the crypto world. It occurs roughly every four years, reducing the Bitcoin mining block reward by half. The history of Bitcoin halvings shows that the event impacts the supply and demand mechanics and price of Bitcoin. Since Bitcoin was created, there have been three halving events, with the fourth expected to occur in April 2024. 

Here’s everything you need to know about Bitcoin’s halving history, including what the halving event is, common misconceptions about it, and what to expect in 2024. 

Methodology In selecting the best platforms for users to buy Bitcoin BeInCrypto considered factors such as ease of use, security features, trading tools, deposit methods, commissions, and additional features offered by the platforms. BeInCrypto’s product teams tested a number of leading exchanges over a period of six months before narrowing down the top options. Here’s why we chose each.

1. Coinbase:

Coinbase’s user-friendly interface makes it accessible to both beginners and experienced traders. The platform’s intuitive design simplifies the buying process, allowing users to purchase Ethereum with ease.

Coinbase also provides users with advanced trading tools and charts, empowering them to make informed decisions. These tools enable users to analyze market trends and execute trades effectively.

Security is paramount when it comes to purchasing Ethereum and any other crypto. Coinbase employs state-of-the-art encryption protocols to safeguard users’ funds and personal information, providing peace of mind to investors.

2. OKX:

OKX stands out for its support of leverage trades, catering to both casual investors and seasoned traders looking to maximize their returns. This feature enhances the platform’s appeal to a wide range of users.

The global platform also offers multiple deposit methods, providing flexibility and convenience to users worldwide.

OKX also notably offers competitive commissions, allowing users to trade Ethereum cost-effectively. Lower fees translate to higher potential returns for investors, making OKX an attractive choice.

3. BDYFi:

With advanced security measures and an easy to use interface, BYDFi suits crypto traders looking to explore the world of spot markets, derivatives, and leverage. The platform supports over 250 cryptos and allows traders to make transactions without KYC registration, perfect for those looking for privacy.

Whether users prioritize simplicity, trading flexibility, or additional features, these platforms cater to diverse needs, providing a comprehensive solution for Bitcoin investors.

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In this guide:

Where to buy Bitcoin before the halving?What is Bitcoin halving?How does the four-year cycle of Bitcoin work?Common misconceptions about Bitcoin halving The history of Bitcoin halvingsOverview of all Bitcoin halvingsBitcoin halving history: Key eventsWhat to expect in 2024’s Bitcoin halving?How many more Bitcoin halvings will there be?What happens after the last Bitcoin halving event in 2140?How to prepare for a halving event How do Bitcoin halvings affect the price of BTC?What can the Bitcoin halving history tell us?Frequently asked questionsWhere to buy Bitcoin before the halving?The Bitcoin halving countdown is on. Before we dive into the history of Bitcoin halving, here are a few recommended platforms where you can pick up BTC ahead of this seminal event.

Coinbase

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$0.99-$4.19

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100+ countries

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• Safe and secure

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0.08% (maker) | 0.1% (taker)

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• Supports leverage trades

• Supports safe and secure transactions

• Multiple deposit methods

• Competitive commissions

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• One stop easy-to-use trading platform

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What is Bitcoin halving?The Bitcoin halving event, also called the Bitcoin block reward halving, is a periodic event in which the block rewards are reduced for Bitcoin miners by half. 

The halving event occurs once 210,000 blocks have been mined on the Bitcoin blockchain. Each miner receives a specific amount of Bitcoin once they mine a block on the Bitcoin network. When the Bitcoin halving event occurs, this amount is reduced by half.  

The Bitcoin halving is an essential part of the Bitcoin ecosystem, so much so that there is an active countdown each time it is expected to occur. Bitcoin was created with a deflationary mechanism and a fixed supply of 21 million coins. This means there can only ever be 21 million Bitcoins. As of mid-April 2024, over 19 million BTC have been mined. The reward halving was programmed into Bitcoin’s code to occur similarly until all 21 million coins were mined.  

It’s expected that there will be 32 Bitcoin halving events. To date, there have been three. The first Bitcoin halving event occurred in November 2012, and the block reward was halved from 50 BTC to 25 BTC. In July 2016, the second halving event took place. The block reward was halved from 25 BTC to 12.5 BTC. The third halving event occurred in May 2020, and the block reward was halved from 12.5 BTC to 6.25 BTC.  

The fourth Bitcoin halving event is expected to take place in April 2024. The block reward will be halved from 6.25 BTC to 3.125 BTC. The last halving event is scheduled to take place in 2140, the year when the last BTC will be mined. Once the last halving event occurs, Bitcoin miners will exclusively earn transaction fees. BTC users will pay this as an incentive to continue securing the Bitcoin blockchain and validating transactions. 

How does the four-year cycle of Bitcoin work?As a potential BTC investor, it’s essential to understand how Bitcoin’s four-year cycle works so that you can choose which Bitcoin halving investment strategies to employ and how to invest in BTC. 

Halving cycles began in 2009 when Satoshi Nakamoto, the creator of Bitcoin, mined the first block of Bitcoin. This was known as the Genesis block. In the early days after its launch, bitcoin had no monetary value, and people needed to be motivated to participate in mining. After the Genesis block, early miners were rewarded 50 BTC for every successful Bitcoin block they mined. 

It’s important to note that although Bitcoin didn’t really have any value at this point, the launch of the first-ever Bitcoin exchange in March 2010 (BitcoinMarket.com) led to an interest in this new digital currency. The Bitcoin price surpassed $1 in 2011 and experienced an upward trend after that.

With the fourth halving event set to occur this month, the process will continue until all 21 million Bitcoins have been mined. The table below summarizes the Bitcoin halving events so far.

EventDateBlock numberBlock rewardBTC created per dayLaunch of BTCJanuary 2009050 BTC7,200First halvingNovember 2012210,00025 BTC3,600Second halvingJuly 2016420,00012.5 BTC1,800Third halvingMay 2020630,0006.25 BTC900Fourth halving~April 2024840,0003.125 BTC450The halving event creates scarcity, which is supposed to impact the value of Bitcoin, causing it to experience a price increase gradually over time. Its occurrence creates an increased demand for bitcoin despite its diminishing rate of new creation, which results in an upward price increase. 

Although the Bitcoin halving history has always shown an increase in the price of Bitcoin around 12 to 18 months after each event, investing in Bitcoin shouldn’t be done mindlessly. An up-to-date Bitcoin technical analysis can help you make an informed buying and selling decision while considering other market drivers.   

Common misconceptions about Bitcoin halving Although the Bitcoin halving process is a much-awaited event in the crypto market, it’s also an event that’s shrouded by various misconceptions. Below are some of the more common ones:

Bitcoin halving results in an instant price increase: The halving history has always impacted the price of Bitcoin. However, these price increases have not always been as immediate as many people tend to think. Instead, the gains tend to be influenced by factors beyond the halving event. In addition, the price increase tends to be gradual, spanning several months.  Bitcoin halving leads to miner exits: Another big misconception surrounding halving events is that BTC mining will become unprofitable, leading to a mass exit of miners. However, this is not the case. Adjustments in the mining difficulty can help support a miner’s profitability (due to an increasing price) while also maintaining the protocol’s operational stability.  Bitcoin halving is specific to Bitcoin: Although the Bitcoin blockchain was the first to implement the halving mechanism, the process is not unique to Bitcoin only. Other digital currencies like Litecoin, Bitcoin Cash and Dash have incorporated similar techniques to regulate their coins’ inflation. Bitcoin halving is priced beforehand: Many believe the halving event is always already priced in. While the anticipation of the event can affect the price of Bitcoin, the intricacy of external factors and market dynamics indicate that the impact of the halving event cannot be fully recorded in advance.  Bitcoin halving results in increased transaction fees: Some crypto enthusiasts assume that the halving event leads to increased transaction fees, given that the block rewards diminish. However, this is different, as the available block space and demand influence network fees. Although network fees might surge, the change isn’t entirely dependent on the Bitcoin halving events.  Bitcoin halving guarantees BTC’s lasting value: While it would be great to see the value of a digital asset like Bitcoin constantly appreciate, halving does not guarantee this. Several factors influence Bitcoin’s value, such as market sentiments, regulatory changes, and technological advancements.  The history of Bitcoin halvingsTo date, three Bitcoin halving events have occurred since the digital asset was launched in 2009. Halving events have gradually impacted the price of Bitcoin, a trend that many BTC holders and investors hope will continue. 

Every Bitcoin halving event has led to increased media attention, significant price volatility, and speculative anticipation leading up to and after the event. That said, let’s have a look at the overview of all Bitcoin halvings below.

Overview of all Bitcoin halvingsBelow is a table of all Bitcoin halving events and the year they are expected to occur. Please note that some figures have been rounded off. 

Est. YearBlock numberBlock rewardNew BTC minedTotal BTC mined2009050002012210,0002510500000105000002016420,00012.55250000157500002020630,0006.52625000183750002024840,0003.12513125001968750020281,050,0001.56256562502034375020321,260,0000.781253281252067187520361,470,0000.390625164062.520835937.520401,680,0000.195312582031.2520917968.7520441,890,0000.0976562541015.62520958984.3820482,100,0000.04882812520507.812520979492.1920522,310,0000.024414062510253.9062520989746.0920562,520,0000.012207031255126.95312520994873.0520602,730,0000.0061035156252563.47656320997436.5220642,940,0000.0030517578131281.73828120998718.2620683,150,0000.001525878906640.869140620999359.1320723,360,0000.0007629394531320.434570320999679.5720763,570,0000.0003814697265160.217285220999839.7820803,780,0000.000190734863280.1086425820999919.8920843,990,0000.000095367431640.0543212920999959.9520884,200,0000.000047683715820.0271606420999979.9720924,410,0000.000023841857910.0135803220999989.9920964,620,0000.000011920928955.00679016120999994.9921004,830,0000.0000059604644752.50339508120999997.521045,040,0000.0000029802322381.2516975420999998.7521085,250,0000.0000014901161187.50.625848770120999999.3721125,460,0000.0000007450580593.750.312924385120999999.6921165,670,0000.0000003725290296.8750.156462192520999999.8421205,880,0000.0000001862645148.43750.0782310962720999999.9221246,090,0000.0000000931322574.218750.0391155481320999999.9621286,300,0000.0000000465661287.1093750.0195577740720999999.9821326,510,0000.0000000232830643.55468750.00977888703320999999.9921366,720,0000.0000000116415321.77734380.0048894435172100000021406,930,0000.000000058207660.888671880.00488944351721000000Bitcoin halving history: Key eventsNow that you have an overview of all Bitcoin halving events, past and future, let’s discuss the three that have already occurred. 

The first Bitcoin halving: November 2012The first ever Bitcoin halving event occurred in November 2012, marking an important part of the digital asset’s history. Let’s take a look at the before and aftermath of the first halving event:

Key data:Date: November 28, 2012

Total supply: Before the first halving event, Bitcoin had a total supply of over 10.5 million coins. 

Block rewards: Miners were rewarded 50 BTC for every new Bitcoin block they successfully mined before the halving event. 

Price of Bitcoin: Before the event, the price of Bitcoin was at roughly $12.35.

Block number: The halving event occurred after 210,000 blocks of Bitcoin had been mined. 

Bitcoin price movements According to data on CoinMarketCap, before the first halving event, the price of BTC was around ~$12. Following the halving, the price of Bitcoin began to increase gradually. By the end of March 2013, it had surged to nearly $90. This first Bitcoin halving event paved the way for an ensuing bull run. 

Bitcoin price: CoinMarketCapKey takeaways  The event reduced the Bitcoin block reward from 50 BTC to 25 BTC. This led to an adjustment to the difficulty of Bitcoin mining, making Bitcoin scarcer as the rate of new BTC entering circulation was reduced.  The first halving event created much anticipation for subsequent ones, as it impacted the price of BTC, gradually increasing it. So, while the increase wasn’t instant, 2013 achieved the highest price of over $1,000 since its launch in 2009. This event also set the pace for future halving events.  Since the first halving event, Bitcoin has undergone a significant evolution. This has seen it grow to become the biggest digital currency by market cap and innovate to compete fairly with other cryptocurrencies.  The second Bitcoin halving: July 2016Four years later, in July 2016, the Bitcoin network underwent its second halving event. Let’s examine what transpired before and after the event.

Key data:Date: July 9, 2016.

Total supply: Before the second halving event, there were around ~15.7 million coins in circulation. 

Block rewards: The block rewards for miners reduced from 25 BTC to 12.5 BTC. 

Price of Bitcoin: The Bitcoin price was slightly over $650

Block number: The halving event occurred after 420,000 blocks of Bitcoin had been mined.

Bitcoin price movements The second halving event in Bitcoin’s halving history set the momentum for significant price fluctuations. In early 2017, the price of Bitcoin grew to roughly $1,000. At the end of 2017, Bitcoin’s price had surged to over $17,000 by December 2017. The notable price surge was a result of various factors, including market sentiment and media coverage, among others.

Bitcoin price: CoinMarketCapKey takeaways  The second halving event reduced the block rewards from 25 BTC to 12.5 BTC, further emphasizing Bitcoin’s scarce nature. Bitcoin’s price surge also highlighted the impact of the halving events on Bitcoin’s price, making BTC an attractive store of value for BTC holders. In addition to the price increase, the second halving received significant media coverage and sparked conversation on social networks. This contributed to its adoption and continued growth and also shaped the Bitcoin narrative.  The third Bitcoin halving: May 2020Four years ago, in May 2020, the third halving event occurred. Let’s dive into the before and after effects of the third event.

Key data Date: May 11, 2020.

Total supply: Bitcoin’s total supply was at roughly 18.35 million coins before the halving event took place. 

Block rewards: The block rewards were reduced from 12.5 BTC to 6.25 BTC.

Price of Bitcoin: The price of BTC was slightly over $9,000. 

Block number: The halving event occurred after 630,000 blocks of Bitcoin had been mined.

Bitcoin price movements The third halving event significantly impacted the price of Bitcoin. The price of BTC gradually rose from around $9,000 before the halving event to around $27,000 by December 2020. 2021 was a good year for Bitcoin holders as it ushered in a bull run that saw the price of BTC skyrocket to trade at over $64,000 before it started declining as the crypto winter took hold.

Bitcoin price: CoinMarketCapKey takeaways  The third halving saw the mining reward reduce from 12.5 BTC to 6.25 BTC. In addition, it also helped to push the widespread adoption of Bitcoin among investors, given the diminishing number of coins entering the market.  The price increases experienced after this halving event established the role of halving events to the price of BTC. Increased interest from investors also made Bitcoin trend with the help of various memes.  Bitcoin continued to be recognized as an important store of value as it garnered increased attention from the general public, institutional investors, and the media.  The May 2020 halving event also reinforced Bitcoin’s importance within the wider financial sector. Bitcoin continued to innovate, introducing a wide variety of financial products such as Bitcoin options and futures.  What to expect in 2024’s Bitcoin halving?The fourth Bitcoin event is expected to occur in April 2024. There has been much anticipation leading up to it, with the price of Bitcoin rallying to reach an all-time high of $73,750 on March 14, 2024.

Miners production cost for 1 #Bitcoin right now is approx 50k$

In less than one week after halving, it will be approx 100k$

It means buying bitcoin at 60k$~ today is similar to buying it around 30k$ a few months ago

Maybe we chop few days after halving but it won't take much…

— CryptoVikings.HL (@CryptoVikings07) April 15, 2024 Besides the known drivers that impact the price of Bitcoin, a key development that impacted the price of Bitcoin in the last few months has been the approval of the Bitcoin ETFs by the U.S. Securities Exchange Commission. 

“The halving is the ultimate geek event for bitcoiners, but the 2024 iteration takes it up a notch because reduced supply combined with fresh ETF demand creates an explosive cocktail. What makes this halving unique is bitcoin has already surpassed the last cycle’s high — something it’s never done ahead of the quadrennial event — which makes trying to forecast the length and ferocity of this cycle much trickier.”

Antoni Trenchev, co-founder of Nexo: CNBC But even as the crypto community gears up for the fourth halving event, what exactly should you expect from the 2024 Bitcoin halving event?

Potential price volatility: Given Bitcoin’s speculative nature as a digital asset, the period around the halving tends to experience increased price volatility. Ergo, investors need to prepare for potential price swings as the market adjusts to the aftermath of the halved block reward.  Reduced block rewards: As with any other halving event, the fourth halving event will see the block reward reduce by half, from the current 6.25 BTC to 3.125 BTC.  Speculation and anticipation: The build-up to any Bitcoin halving event is always rife with anticipation and speculation on how the occurrence will impact the price of Bitcoin. If history is anything to go by, Bitcoin’s price has tended to increase in the lead-up to the event. Still, it’s important to note that various factors beyond the halving event influence the crypto market. Investors can use the cup and handle pattern to verify the potential of a price increase. Scarcity and supply: Halving events have always reinforced Bitcoin’s scarcity, attracting many new investors to BTC as “digital gold.” The reduced rate at which new coins enter the market causes an increased demand in BTC. This results in upward pressure on Bitcoin’s price and other digital assets. Nonetheless, this impact is not always instantaneous and tends to unfold over a couple of months and even years after the halving.  Heightened institutional interest: The period preceding the event has already experienced growing interest from institutional investors keen on finding suitable Bitcoin and crypto mining stocks to invest in. With the halving, it’s anticipated that the interest will expand and witness increased participation from more established corporations, financial institutions, and investment firms that have adopted BTC as an investment instrument.  Regulatory developments: With the hype surrounding halving events, it’s expected that there will be more calls for regulatory developments as BTC continues to experience widespread adoption. How many more Bitcoin halvings will there be?The last Bitcoin halving event is expected to occur in 2140. This is when the last BTC will be mined, and no new BTC will enter the market. In total, there will be 32 halving events. So far, only three halving events have taken place. This means that there are 29 more halving events left.

What happens after the last Bitcoin halving event in 2140?After the last Bitcoin halving in 2140, there won’t be any more Bitcoin that will be mined. It’s anticipated that this will be the year when the 21,000,000th BTC will be mined.

The Bitcoin protocol will transition to fully relying on transaction fees as the rewards that miners will receive. Given that 2140 is still far off, it’s unclear what the long-term impact will be on Bitcoin’s price, security, and overall role in the global financial system. Much of this remains speculative and will depend on various factors, such as broader economic conditions and technological advancements. 

How to prepare for a halving event There are various ways that investors can prepare for a halving event. Let’s take a look at some of the ways you can prepare for a Bitcoin halving:

Think long-term: Halving events has always resulted in some price volatility for BTC and other coins in the short term while showing significant growth in the long term. As such, investors need to adopt a long-term investment approach. Research: As always, investors need to do their own research before choosing to invest in a digital asset like Bitcoin. In addition, ensure you do your own analysis on broader economic conditions, investor sentiment, and market trends. This will help you have a clear grasp of past and upcoming halving events and historical price movements.  Manage your risk: Different investors have different risk tolerance and appetite. Before investing in crypto, ensure that you establish clear investment goals. Consider incorporating a risk-averse investment strategy such as the dollar-cost averaging or create a defense trading strategy based on various technical indicators such as the RSI indicator combined with Bollinger Bands, MACD, and others.    Diversify your portfolio: Investors can diversify their investment portfolio to include various digital assets. This will help to mitigate risks, given that Bitcoin’s price can be quite volatile. Although halving events historically have led to gradual price increases, there are no guarantees, and diversification can aid in protecting your investments.  How do Bitcoin halvings affect the price of BTC?Bitcoin halvings have historically been associated with bitcoin price increases. The reduced rate with which new BTC creation is achieved helps to create scarcity as the supply of new coins diminishes. This, in turn, tends to drive up the demand for bitcoin and, by extension, its price. 

However, a halving event does not always guarantee that it will immediately impact the price of bitcoin. Diversifying your portfolio and deploying various investment strategies can help protect your investments from volatile price swings in the market.

What can the Bitcoin halving history tell us?This guide to the Bitcoin halving history demonstrates that these events play an important role in the entire crypto market. Although they are subject to much-awaited anticipation and speculation, many savvy investors choose to focus on the coin’s long-term performance.

While the halving events tend to bring with them certain benefits, it’s important to note that as the block reward diminishes, there’s a chance that the changes could impact the protocol security and processing times. With the decreasing supply of new Bitcoin, demand tends to increase, which underscores the scarcity principle of bitcoin as “digital gold” and a store of value. The events have been known to be very pivotal and essential in the ongoing development of Bitcoin and its growth as a digital asset. 

Frequently asked questions Is halving good for Bitcoin? Yes, halving is good for Bitcoin. Bitcoin halving events have several benefits to the Bitcoin network. Reducing the rate at which new BTC is mined increase the level of scarcity, which impacts the price of Bitcoin. Moreover, halving events also typically attract new crypto investors, leading to increased trading activities.

Is Bitcoin halving every 4 years? Yes, Bitcoin halving was programmed to automatically self-execute roughly every four years once a set of 210,000 blocks had been mined. This will continue until all the 21,000,000 Bitcoin have been mined.

How many Bitcoin halvings are left? Currently, 29 Bitcoin halving events have been left. So far, three halving events have occurred since BTC’s inception in 2009. The first halving occurred in 2012, and the second and third in 2016 and 2020, respectively.

Will BTC go up after halving? Historically, the price of BTC has tended to go up gradually after a halving event. However, there are no guarantees that this will always be the case as the price of BTC is always influenced by factors like investor sentiment, market demand and supply, and technological advances, among others.

How high will Bitcoin go in 2024? As a digital asset, Bitcoin’s price is susceptible to various market conditions that make it volatile. Although the price of bitcoin reached an all-time high in March 2024, it’s nearly impossible to say how high it will be as various factors influence its price.

How much will 1 Bitcoin be worth in 2030? Several industry experts and crypto analysts speculate that Bitcoin’s price in 2030 will potentially be over $250,000, but there is no guarantee. Investors, therefore, need to tread very lightly and avoid investing using speculative prices only.

How high will Bitcoin go in 5 years? Current predictions suggest that Bitcoin could go as high as $100,000 or higher. However, there are no guarantees that this will happen as the price of Bitcoin is affected by several factors. In addition, there’s no way to know how the market will perform in five years.

Who owns the most Bitcoin? Satoshi Nakamoto, the pseudonymous creator of Bitcoin, is believed to own the most bitcoin at around 1.1 million coins spread across various Bitcoin wallet addresses. This is because he not only created BTC but also kickstarted Bitcoin mining.

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In recent months, Compound Finance has become one of the most popular lending platforms in the entire cryptoeconomy. Can it become the most popular?

To be sure, it remains to be seen if Compound will one day unseat Dai builders Maker atop the DeFi ecosystem, even if temporarily. Still, the project’s builders have recently been taking steps to make the “money lego” platform better and its users’ happier. That’s certainly a start.

For example, one of the bigger threads in Compound’s march toward maturity hit the limelight this week as attention gathered around its fresh audit. Specifically, the smart contract specialists at the OpenZeppelin project just published an audit on some of the Compound platform’s most important smart contracts.

⚠️ Here we present a summary of the @compoundfinance audit, including:

– System overview
– Privileged Roles and Future Direction
– Interest-free loans
– Counterproductive incentives
– Full audit reporthttps://t.co/OsGE6w3gnT

— OpenZeppelin (@OpenZeppelin) August 28, 2019

The good news? OpenZeppelin didn’t find any code issues that it deemed to be “critical.” But the auditors did find a series of lesser serious issues that helped the Ethereum community understand the fledgling Compound platform better.

Among these issues, one problem highlighted was that there are currently admin keys that could be used to compromise some of Compound’s tech.

Custodial Compound contracts pose a risk of *unsecured debt*

> cTokens used as collateral remain in the borrower's wallet but are non-transferable

> Admin could allow transfer of collateral cTokens… essentially enabling Compound debt to be undercollateralized https://t.co/jHzlwZgvQe

— Eva Beylin (@evabeylin) August 27, 2019

In response, Compound co-founder Robert Leshner later noted that the platform intended to evolve toward total decentralization.

“Absolutely; the FAQ […] and whitepaper […] are both very transparent about how the admin privileges work, and our goal to decentralize away from having an admin at all,” Leshner said on August 27th. 

Love ’em or hate ’em, Compound opening up their contracts for everyone to pick apart only works in their favor in the long run.

New Assets Being Voted In Like other cryptocurrency platforms, Compound only supports a select number of cryptocurrencies. But that number is about to get bigger.

That’s because Compound has opened up a voting period for its users to decide which digital assets they want to see on the platform next. The projects currently up for consideration include Maker, Tether, Decentraland, Huobi Token, Loom Network, Numeraire, OmiseGo, Paxos, and TrueUSD.

Voting has begun to select the next two Compound protocol assets!

????️ Make your selection: https://t.co/En6tOQffeo

???? Learn more: https://t.co/9uAeCVgcAD

⏱️ Voting is open for two weeks!

— Compound Labs (@compoundfinance) August 28, 2019

“Voting will last for 14 days, after which the 2 winning tokens will be added to the protocol following the creation of cToken integration contracts, successful security audits, and a determination of suitability,” the aforementioned Leshner said.

The Berlin Bump and Beyond Berlin Blockchain Week was earlier this month, and one of its events — ETHBerlin Zwei — saw no shortage of Hackathon projects built atop Compound. That gave the platform a tangible bump in usage.

According to tracker website DeFi Pulse, Compound has been steadily gaining on Maker’s DeFi dominance as of late. Of course, Maker still dominates more than 50 percent of the DeFi ecosystem, but Maker’s slice of the pie has been slowly declining as Compound has gained more attention.

2/ The total supply of DAI in the market has lowered around $14M in the last 90d thanks in part to CDPs moving to Compound and tools like @InstaDApp's Bridge. And so, the stability fee is starting to lower as a result. [TVL charts included for reference. Note difference in scale] pic.twitter.com/sckUjnPvL3

— DeFi Pulse (@defipulse) August 30, 2019

It’s not that one is more impressive than the other, rather that both are at the top of DeFi right now and Compound is notably gaining steam. With that said, Maker and Compound are far from enemies as the DeFi Pulse team has explained:

“For the time being, they appear to have a symbiotic relationship. Maker prints the DAI, Compound creates more demand for DAI in the market.”

Dharma Pivots to Compound On August 29th, Dharma — a top 10 DeFi project at present — announced that it was relaunching its cryptocurrency services upon having phased out its initial offering.

The twist? Dharma’s new services will rely on Compound’s liquidity pools. In moving away from crypto lending, the project’s first offering after the relaunch will be a savings product.

“Working with Compound allows Dharma to focus on the parts of the business which they do best, which in my view include design, product, and user experience, and instead outsource part of the stack,” Autonomous Partners founder and Dharma investor Arianna Simpson said on the news.

William M. Peaster

William M. Peaster is a professional writer and editor who specializes in the Ethereum, Dai, and Bitcoin beats in the cryptoeconomy. He's appeared in Blockonomi, Binance Academy, Bitsonline, and more. He enjoys tracking smart contracts, DAOs, dApps, and the Lightning Network. He's learning Solidity, too! Contact him on Telegram at @wmpeaster

$7 million of Ethereum (ETH) Moved from Gemini, Confidence or Dump impending?

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Rocket Pool’s DAO has approved a proposal to launch part of its payments on Liquity Protocol V2’s BOLD, a decentralized overcollateralized stablecoin backed by rETH.

The launch of this new investment service enables Rocket Pool’s DAO members to access loans using Ethereum as collateral.

This service allows the members to access capital without the need to sell their Ethereum holdings, providing friendly loan conditions and entire control via Liquity Protocol V2’s collateralized debt platform.

Why Is This Decentralized Loan Offering Unique? This program by Rocket Pool is crucial as it offers new investment opportunities for its DAO members who hold Ethereum, enabling them to utilize their virtual tokens for liquidity without having to sell their holdings. This initiative is designed to provide an advanced and seamless approach to the DAO members to manage their investments, offering an option to traditional lending techniques that normally come with strict loan requirements and time-consuming approval procedures.

By providing Ethereum-backed loans, Rocket Pool is not just broadening its offerings but also establishing itself as a visionary decentralized staking protocol that understands the growing demand of the modern market. The integration highlights the rising adoption of crypto assets, offering users multiple alternatives to manage their money in the modern era.

Unlocking Credit for DAO Members This action by Rocket Pool is a strategic move to integrate Ethereum more deeply into the DeFi ecosystem. By enabling its DAO members to leverage their Ethereum holdings as collateral for loans, Rocket Pool is offering a solution that resolves the liquidity demand for Ethereum holders without forcing them to sell their tokens. 

This method not only helps members maintain their ETH investments but also offers them flexibility to engage in other financial expansion opportunities. This initiative’s flexible conditions make it appealing for users who are burdened by traditional loans because of borrowing restrictions. Lastly, the entire control provided through Liquity Protocol V2 ensures that customers can manage their loans effectively and seamlessly. 

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Nicholas Otieno is a fintech writer specializing in cryptocurrency markets. Since 2019, he has written articles to educate readers about cryptocurrency and its substantial positive impact on global prosperity. Nicholas is a Bitcoin holder, believing firmly in its fundamentals. His work has been featured in publications such as Finance Magnates, Blockchain.News, Bitcoin Magazine, Coincub, and among others. When he's not writing, Nicholas enjoys performing domestic tasks, spending time with friends, listening to music, and watching football.

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The long-awaited Linea airdrop is fast approaching, with the launch date set on September 10, 2025. Around 9.36 billion LINEA tokens will be distributed to over 749,000 eligible wallets. This will kickstart a major milestone for ConsenSys’ Ethereum Layer-2 project. While the crypto community is looking on, the question at hand is, what would be LINEA price when it finally hits the market? Even though numbers cannot be accurately predicted at this point, various factors could likely influence the Linea token launch price. 

Why Linea Airdrop Matters Linea token airdrop is approaching, as Linea is in the spotlight as a zk-rollup solution designed to scale up Ethereum, making it faster, cheaper, and easier for developers. The crypto project carries instant credibility in the Ethereum ecosystem, for being backed by ConsenSys, the team behind Infura and MetaMask. Linea promises to address the often spike in gas fees during busy periods by offering quicker transactions and lower fees. This positions it as a strong player in the race to Ethereum scalability.  

Five weeks ago, Ethereum celebrated 10 years of zero downtime. Next week, LINEA becomes the most significant token to enter the ecosystem since ETH itself.

The eligibility checker is now live ahead of the September 10 TGE.

Check yours at https://t.co/GDV3kRe0Kf pic.twitter.com/emB8WlqCNF

— Linea.eth (@LineaBuild) September 3, 2025

Linea token airdrop

The team has made it clear that the Linea airdrop launch is not just a reward for early users, but is also designed to start Linea’s token economy.  As the 90-day Linea airdrop window opens, the token launch is expected to stir excitement across trading and DeFi communities, just like other high-profile rollups. 

What’s the Buzz on Price? We can get a glimpse of what the launch price will look like, given that LINEA is already having pre-market sessions like now on top exchanges such as Kucoin and MEXC. The token reportedly experiences price swings, trading from as high as $0.11 to as low as $0.00017. It is currently settling at around $0.03. Such a scenario is common in a typical pre-market environment because of low liquidity and scarce information. Most moves come from speculation rather than solid fundamentals.

LINEA 7-Day Pre-Market Price Chart (Source: Kucoin) According to analysts, the token’s price at launch could be somewhere between $0.02 and $0.05, based on an initial circulating supply of 15.8 billion tokens (about 22% of the 72 billion total). Still, launches of crypto airdrops can be notoriously unpredictable, so sharp pumps or steep drops are both on the table.

What Will Shape Linea Launch Price? Several key factors will likely decide where the price lands on launch day, amidst the Linea airdrop:

Airdrop Dynamics – 9.63 billion tokens are expected to be unlocked and dropped immediately into wallets. There’s a likelihood that some holders will quickly cash out, pulling down the price. However, if enough of them hold onto their tokens, the market will remain stable. Market Sentiment – The overall crypto sentiment is positive right now, even though the Fear and Greed Index is neutral at 41. Ethereum price is holding around $4,300, and the talk of potential U.S. Fed’s rate cuts is fueling more liquidity in the market. This creates a supportive environment for the launch. Linea’s Traction – Currently, Linea has a total value locked (TVL) of $1.28 billion and over 200 million transactions, according to DefiLlama. This positions it as one of the leading Layer 2 projects. Often, strong adoption translates into strong demand. Exchange Listings – Should top crypto exchanges like Big names like Binance or Coinbase list  LINEA, could experience a fast increase in liquidity and trading volume. This could push prices upwards. Final Thoughts Where the LINEA price lands on day one will come down to how many airdrop recipients cash out versus how many new buyers step in. By gradually unlocking the remaining 78% of tokens, it could keep prices in check. Not unless its adoption increases and demand outpaces supply.

Either way, the September 10 launch is a milestone not just for Linea but for Ethereum scaling as a whole, and the crypto world will be watching closely.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

The Linea token airdrop is set for September 10, 2025, with 9.36 billion tokens distributed.

Analysts estimate between $0.02–$0.05, but sharp volatility is likely.

Airdrop sell-offs, exchange listings, market sentiment, and adoption levels.