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Tokenizing money is the ‘greatest innovation’ after fiat — Tether co-founder

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This is Part Two of a three-part series interview with William Quigley, a cryptocurrency and blockchain investor and co-founder of WAX and Tether, conducted by Selva Ozelli exclusively for crypto.news. Part One is about Sam Bankman-Fried’s and Changpeng Zhao’s prison sentences. Part Two is about cryptocurrency and banking. Part Three is about the future of NFTs.

1) In Part One of our interview, you indicated that you began your career at Andersen as a bank auditor. Coincub recently issued a crypto banking report that ranks the most crypto-friendly banks in the world. What are your thoughts on tokenizing the banking system? I could write a book on this topic, but I will summarize my thoughts briefly.

Money and payments have been evolving for as long as they have existed. The methods society has used to store and transfer value during my lifetime have changed, first by digitizing and now by tokenizing.  Each major upgrade to the global monetary architecture has introduced both new benefits and new risks over the past several decades. With digitization, the vast majority of what people generally think of as “money” is, in reality, ledger balances sitting on databases maintained by commercial banks. As a general rule, banks use relational databases primarily, but not exclusively, running on Unix and Unix-like operating systems, which were first developed in the 1960s. 

The tokenization of the global financial system is still in the early stages. Still, it may have a transformative impact on how ownership of commercial bank deposits, payments, government, and corporate bonds, money market fund shares, gold and other commodities, real estate, and other assets and liabilities are recorded on blockchains and other distributed ledgers,  enabling far-reaching new functions. 

As detailed in Coincub’s Crypto Banking Report, several financial institutions around the world have been actively exploring the possibility of tokenizing assets to improve the way we transfer value using blockchain technology to facilitate fast, secure, low-cost international payment processing services (and other transactions) through the use of encrypted distributed ledgers that provide trusted real-time verification of transactions without the need for intermediaries such as correspondent banks and clearing houses.  Notwithstanding recent advancements in digitization, our banking payment and settlement systems remain slow and inefficient for many users, with delayed settlements for large classes of transactions and numerous intermediaries, each adding layers and layers of costs. 

Tokenization and distributed ledgers have the potential to overcome many of these obstacles by globally operating around the clock and introducing settlement finality in real time. Because tokenization offers:

Programmability—which may make it easier for the bank and bank customers to automatically remove funds, respond to liquidity stresses immediately and automatically, and move liquidity when and where it is needed. Instant settlement—which may provide the ability to hard-wire future transfers of value on the ledger that automatically self-execute based on the occurrence of future conditions, thereby increasing the speed and intensity of bank settlements.  Atomic settlement—which may reduce the risk of loss in the time between payment and delivery or the simultaneous exchange and settlement of payment and delivery, including among multiple parties. Immutability of the shared ledger—which may serve as a transaction record and reliable audit trail. Blockchain-based IT infrastructure can significantly reduce payment errors and cut down on account reconciliation time. The transparency and immutability of the ledger can help regulators and law enforcement agencies obtain accurate and verifiable data on token transactions and seize assets from criminals. While tokenization of the global financial system will face challenges and risks as financial institutions, developers, regulators, and other stakeholders continue developing the technology, we already see examples of how tokenization is beginning to deliver tangible benefits in the global banking industry.  For instance, in China, the digital yuan, which was rolled out in 2020, could put China ahead of Europe and the United States in the global race to develop a state-backed digital currency, which is also known as central bank digital currency (CBDC) that is used throughout their banking system.  Digital yaun has so far been used mainly for domestic retail and public sector payments in the amount of 100 billion yuan ($14.5 billion), according to data released by the People’s Bank of China.

2) What challenges and risks will tokenization introduce to the banking industry? The fall of cryptocurrency exchange FTX, which we talked about during the first part of our interview, was a watershed moment whose knock-on effects—included a market slump, a crypto banking crisis in 2023 with five bank failures, regulatory backlash, and further bankruptcies. On April 26, U.S. regulators closed Philadelphia-based Republic First Bank, marking the nation’s first banking failure of 2024 due to “material weaknesses in internal control over financial reporting.” However, this may only be the beginning of more bank failures, as consulting firm Klaros Group analyzed about 4,000 U.S. banks and identified 282 smaller banks that face potential losses tied to higher interest rates.  On the technological and operational side, many open questions remain concerning the tokenization of the global banking system. If tokenization plays a central role in our future financial system, with small banks being taken over by larger banks as they fail, many questions remain unanswered:

Will there only be a small handful of unified, interoperable ledgers of banks on which all tokenized transactions occur globally?   Or will many banks maintain their own blockchains?  To what extent will these banking blockchain platforms be interoperable so that customers using different blockchains can transact globally and seamlessly with each other in a safe and secure manner? How will cyber security and other financial risks be handled among banks? For example, when Silicon Valley Bank failed last year, stablecoin USDC broke its dollar peg after Circle, the United States firm behind the coin, revealed that $3.3 billion of its $40 billion of USDC reserves backing it were held at Silicon Valley Bank. In contrast, at Tether (USDT)—the world’s first-ever and most traded stablecoin, which I co-established—reserve deposits transparently reported to the public daily were better managed against the risk of bank failures.  Then, there is the legal, regulatory, and tax perspective, with countries introducing different legal regulatory and taxation regimes governing digital assets and blockchains.  Additional work is needed to clarify the extent to which ownership and other rights associated with a given asset attach to and move cross-border with a token.

Eventually, these and many other critical questions will be answered—one way or another—as financial institutions, developers, regulators, and other stakeholders continue developing blockchain technology around the world. Meanwhile, with leadership from the Financial Action Task Force (FAFT) and the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), some global standards are being established in money laundering and tax laws.

3) In Part One of our interview, you indicated that you co-founded the first ever fiat-backed stablecoin Tether, the world’s most traded digital asset, taking the lead in the industry with fierce competition from Meta, BRICS countries, and others. Tell us about Tether stablecoin. Tether is a fiat-backed stablecoin launched by Tether Limited Inc. in 2014. Tether Limited is owned by the British Virgin Islands-based company iFinex Inc., which also owns Bitfinex, a Hong Kong-based cryptocurrency exchange that offers digital asset investing and trading to users outside the United States.

As of May 2024, Tether has been minted on 14 protocols and blockchains. Tether stablecoins avoid the extreme volatility of digital assets, most commonly by tying their values to the price of a traditional currency/fiat currency like the US dollar, euro, or Chinese Yuan. Meta attempted to issue a stablecoin called Libra, which was then renamed Diem, which shut down in 2022.  BRICS countries have been eager to issue a stablecoin based on a basket of fiat currencies since 2017. Tether launched #BRICST last year at the BRICs Summit, a BRICS stablecoin to be an alternative to the USD and USDT, and pegged to the Chinese Yuan, offering 10% per annum returns to meet this demand.

Tether is the largest cryptocurrency in terms of trading volume, commanding 64% of the market share among stablecoins. Having surpassed Bitcoin in 2019, USDT became the most traded digital asset in the world. As of May 4, 2024, Tether had over $110 billion, €36 million, ¥20 million, Mex $19 million, and AUDT 246,000 in circulation, leading to concerns about it being a systemic risk for digital asset markets and threatening the stability of wider financial markets.

Tether is generally considered safe for investment, primarily as a means to hedge against the volatility of other digital assets. However, like any investment, it comes with risks, and it’s essential for investors to consider Tether’s efforts to maintain a fully transparent company, by publishing a record of the current reserve assets on a daily basis and heightened regulatory compliance in cooperation with international regulators.

4) As the most traded digital asset, Tether is unavoidably used in illicit transactions. According to TRM Labs, USDT was linked to $19.3 billion of illicit transactions in 2023 and was the most used stablecoin for criminal activity in crypto last year. Do you have any comments concerning the illicit use of Tether? Since December 1, 2023, Tether has been cooperating with law enforcement and regulatory agencies by introducing a voluntary wallet-freezing policy. Tether offers secondary market controls to freeze transactions associated with individuals listed on the United States Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) List. This list includes companies and individuals controlled or owned by sanctioned countries. 
Recently, Tether also announced its partnership with blockchain surveillance company Chainalysis to monitor transactions with its tokens on secondary markets. The monitoring system will help Tether identify risky crypto addresses/wallets that could be used to bypass sanctions or engage in illicit activities like terrorist financing and illicit transfers.

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WAX is thrilled to unveil the upgraded WAX Multi-Chain Bridge, a significant leap in its ecosystem that integrates multiple blockchains. This latest development features an improved user interface and experience, enabling users to seamlessly transfer NFTs and tokens across various networks without incurring fees. The move aims to simplify asset mobility within the blockchain space, enhancing user accessibility to Web 3.

https://twitter.com/wax_io/status/1798369257761202313?s=46

The WAX Multi-Chain Bridge is a crucial connector between different blockchain platforms, including Ethereum, Binance Smart Chain, Polygon, and Polygon zkEVM. It accommodates the unique attributes of each network, such as Ethereum’s liquidity and the user-friendly transaction capabilities of WAX. The bridge supports a variety of tokens and NFTs, fostering interoperability and diversification of assets, which are vital for a comprehensive blockchain experience.

User Guide for NFT and Token Transfers Users can access their Cloud Wallet by visiting mycloudwallet.com/nft-bridge and selecting the “NFT Bridge” from the top menu. After connecting their EVM Wallet, they pick the origin and destination for their NFTs, choose their preferred NFT, and confirm the transaction. The “Claim NFT” tab allows users to receive their NFT in the destination wallet upon transaction approval.

Users start by visiting mycloudwallet.com/token-bridge and navigating to the “Token Bridge” section. After connecting their wallet, they select the source and target blockchains, review their transaction details, and proceed. Tokens are then claimed through the “Claim Tokens” tab in the destination wallet.

Looking ahead, WAX remains committed to expanding the capabilities of the Multi-Chain Bridge, aiming to include more blockchain networks further to enhance the interoperability and functionality of its platform. This ongoing development is part of WAX’s strategy to cement its position as a leading solution provider in the interconnected Web 3 ecosystem.

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WAX, a purpose-built and environment-friendly blockchain dealing with dApps, NFTs, virtual worlds, gaming, and collectibles, has announced a new initiative. As per the platform, it intends to soon unveil a token bridge to TON Network which operates under the famous social media forum Telegram. The company took to social media to reveal the details of the respective endeavor.

WAX to Offer a New Token Bridge in Collaboration with TON Network In its new X post, the firm expressed its enthusiasm regarding the exclusive project. The platform also disclosed that this endeavor will elevate the position thereof in the case of the bridge technology. It also added that it has already linked to the other top players in the market. These platforms reportedly take into account Base, Polygon, Solana, and so on.

Apart from that, the company focuses on becoming the ultimate hub to offer unparalleled token transactions without any extra fees. As a result of this unique initiative, WAX is welcoming its new partner TON Network. It labeled this collaboration as the next significant move. According to the platform, the TON Network of Telegram has been making substantial efforts in the Web3 sector.

It also claimed that TON has a specialty in the case of gamers, creators, and startups around the world. The Open Network operates as a decentralized network that emerged back in the year 2018. In line with its structure, it exclusively deals with smart contracts and decentralized applications.

The Bridge Lets Users Transact Local TON Coins Between Diverse Blockchains It reportedly possesses a multi-blockchain mechanism while offering, user-friendly, scalable, secure, and effective operations. With the help of the bridge, the users will get permission to transact local TON coins between several blockchains. Moreover, the consumers can also bridge the supported coins on WAX to TON and vice versa. This opens the latest possibilities concerning the token needs.

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From Disney To Blockchain: The Career Path Of William Quigley

Disclosure: The views and opinions expressed here belong solely to the author and do not represent the views and opinions of crypto.news’ editorial.

This is a follow-up interview to a three-part series of interviews with William Quigley, a cryptocurrency and blockchain investor and co-founder of WAX and Tether, which Selva Ozelli, Esq, CPA, Author of Sustainably Investing in Digital Assets Globally, initially conducted in 2024 exclusively for Crypto.news. Part One is about Sam Bankman-Fried’s and Changpeng Zhao’s prison sentences. Part Two is about cryptocurrency and banking. Part Three is about the future of NFTs.

Summary

The GENIUS Act, signed by President Trump on July 18, establishes a new era of oversight. While it doesn’t require blockchain, the Act sets reserve, redemption, and compliance rules that could reshape global finance and let foreign issuers like Tether operate under strict conditions. William Quigley emphasizes that tokenization of the global financial system may still be slowed, as the Act enables traditional finance systems to mimic stablecoins without using blockchain. Quigley anticipates corporate finance departments of multinationals will increasingly explore stablecoin issuance, which could boost blockchain adoption indirectly. However, complex tax implications and a lack of mandatory blockchain use may limit stablecoin efficiency for global payments and slow progress toward full financial tokenization. In this follow-up interview, Selva Ozelli asks industry thought leader William Quigley about the impact of the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins (GENIUS) Act, which President Donald Trump signed into law on July 18, making it the first federal law to regulate USD-backed non-yield-bearing stablecoins. Approved by Congress, resulting in the longest vote on record on Thursday, July 17, the bill’s passage saw the digital asset industry assets surge past a $4 trillion market capitalization for the first time. The GENIUS Act, a giant step to cement the United States’ dominance of global finance and digital asset technology, imposes Federal and State oversight on USD-backed stablecoins, reserve requirements, foreign stablecoin issuers, and penalties for non-compliance, transforming realms of finance forever and making President Trump the de facto crypto president of our Nation. 

But will the GENUIS Act kick-start a speedy tokenization of the global financial markets? Here is what William Quigley had to say in the following full Q&A below:

Selva Ozelli: What are your thoughts on the GENIUS Act in regard to how it may promote the tokenization of the global financial system, a topic which we discussed in Part Two of your interview series for Crypto.news in 2024?

William Quigley: The GENIUS Act has been long overdue and much needed for the tokenization of the global financial system, which includes stablecoin issuance for USD payments that will strengthen the use of USD around the world. But the Act primarily focuses on regulating the issuance and management of stablecoins, regardless of whether they are built on a blockchain or not. It provides a framework for responsible stablecoin operations. The Act does not explicitly require blockchain technology for their creation or use. The Act acknowledges that many stablecoins are already issued on blockchains.

For example, the world’s first and most used stablecoin, Tether (USDT), was originally launched in 2014 as “Realcoin” and built on the Bitcoin (BTC) blockchain utilizing the Omni Layer Protocol. Tether has since expanded to operate on numerous other blockchains as well, including Ethereum (ETH), as an ERC-20 token, Tron (TRX), as a TRC-20 token, Solana (SOL), Avalanche (AVAX), Algorand (ALGO), Polygon (MATIC), and others. This means that USDT transactions are recorded on a public, distributed ledger, enabling transparent and potentially faster transactions. 

By not making the use of blockchain technology mandatory, in essence the GENIUS Act allows financial institutions to use their current digital payment systems but call it “a stablecoin“ system without using blockchain technology and allowing them to potentially charge their customers higher payment transfer fees without the payment transactions being recorded on a public, distributed ledger, enabling transparent and potentially faster transactions.

But the good news is that after eleven years since the issuance of the first stablecoin USDT, a consortium of major U.S. financial institutions is finally actively exploring and potentially developing a joint stablecoin project, driven by factors like increasing competition from existing stablecoin firms like Tether and the desire to streamline payments, whether on a blockchain or not. 

I think progress towards tokenization of the global financial market was held back because, for many years, many major U.S. financial institution heads referred to Bitcoin and its underlying blockchain technology as a tool/index for money laundering and tax evasion, and they did not understand this technology.

For example, back in 2018, Larry Fink, CEO of the world’s largest asset management company, BlackRock, which rolled out a BTC ETF last year, told a panel at the Institute of International Finance: “Bitcoin just shows you how much demand for money laundering there is in the world. It’s an index of money laundering.” Fink’s sentiment about digital assets reflected that of an IRS Criminal Investigation Division official who told reporters in 2013, after concluding a multi-jurisdictional investigation and shuttering a $6 billion digital asset exchange for money laundering: “If Al Capone were alive today, this is how he would be hiding his money.”

Hopefully, now there is more understanding of blockchain technology in various global financial institutions around the world.

SO: The GENIUS Act establishes rules for reserve requirements and redemption procedures, and also prohibits USD stablecoin issuers from paying interest or yield on them, which can be facilitated by blockchain technology. How will this impact the tokenization of the global financial markets?

WQ: The GENIUS Act emphasizes transparency and auditability of reserves, which can be enhanced through blockchain technology, but does not mandate the use of blockchain technology.  Furthermore, the Act prohibits stablecoin issuers from paying interest or yield on stablecoins. This means that if you hold a stablecoin regulated under the Act, you won’t earn any interest or yield simply for holding it. In essence, the Act focuses on regulating USD stablecoins as a payment mechanism rather than as an investment product.

Therefore, the Act may not necessarily speed up tokenization of the global financial markets as quickly as I had hoped for because blockchain technology could transform not only cross-border payments but also ownership of commercial bank deposits, payments, government, and corporate bonds, money market fund shares, gold and other commodities, real estate, and other assets and liabilities that are recorded on blockchains and other distributed ledgers, enabling far-reaching new functions.

SO: How will Tether, which is a foreign USDT stablecoin issuer, be impacted by the GENIUS Act?

WQ: Tether, the issuer of the stablecoin USDT, has historically been registered in the British Virgin Islands and Hong Kong. Its parent company, Tether Holdings Limited, is incorporated in the British Virgin Islands. The company established physical headquarters in El Salvador earlier this year to operate as a licensed Digital Asset Service Provider (DASP), with the CEO and co-founders relocating to El Salvador.   

El Salvador has digital asset legislation called the Digital Assets Issuance Law (LEAD) addressing stablecoins as part of its broader digital asset regulatory framework. This law provides tax exemptions for activities related to digital asset development, including potential benefits for stablecoin issuance and transactions as well. 

While Tether is a foreign stablecoin issuer headquartered in El Salvador, it can now offer USDT legally within the U.S. market by complying with the GENIUS Act’s foreign issuer rules.

The Act allows Foreign stablecoin issuers to operate in the U.S. under specific, strict conditions, including having a regulatory regime comparable to the U.S., registering with the OCC, and maintaining sufficient reserves in U.S. financial institutions to meet redemption demands from U.S. customers. Furthermore, the issuer’s home country must not be subject to U.S. sanctions or deemed a primary money laundering concern and must have the technological capabilities to comply with the Act’s requirements. El Salvador is not under broad U.S. sanctions and has also made progress in improving its AML/CFT framework.

Non-compliance with the Act’s provisions can lead to significant penalties, including hefty fines and even imprisonment in some cases. The Act also grants regulators the power to ban the trading of noncompliant stablecoins and impose daily fines for violations. 

SO: What are your thoughts on the GENIUS Act’s impact on the potential for increased blockchain adoption by Corporate Finance Divisions of companies?

WQ: I think many large multinationals, especially customer-facing technology companies, will establish digital asset treasury departments and issue stablecoins thanks to the GENIUS Act.  This could lead to wider adoption of stablecoins, and it could indirectly lead to increased use of blockchains that support stablecoin issuance. However, I want to point out Facebook’s (now Meta’s) initially named Libra project, which was subsequently rebranded as Diem, aimed to create a stablecoin for global payments and financial inclusion, dating back to 2018, which I made a video about:

Meta’s founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg championed this Diem stablecoin project — which included members like Shopify and Uber — presenting it as a means to empower the unbanked and promote United States financial leadership. However, the initiative faced substantial regulatory scrutiny and concerns about its potential impact on monetary sovereignty, privacy, and financial stability. 

Ultimately, Meta abandoned the Diem project, and its assets were sold to Silvergate Bank in early 2022. Silvergate Bank, a California-based bank catering to the digital asset industry, was shut down in March 2023 following a period of turmoil and a significant loss of customer deposits, largely due to the collapse of FTX, a major cryptocurrency exchange, which we talked about in Part One of our interview series last year.

While the Diem project itself didn’t launch from 2018 to date, it prompted legislative action, which led to the enactment of the GENIUS Act and increased mainstream and institutional recognition of digital assets. 

Meta is reportedly exploring the idea of using stablecoins for creator payouts on its various social media platforms, which are used by half of the world’s population, even though innovation is difficult to foster in large companies.  Despite possessing vast resources and talent, large companies, generally speaking, often face challenges in fostering innovation among their W-2 employees. However, it is essential for large organizations like Meta to overcome these hurdles to remain competitive and adaptable in a rapidly evolving digital asset and AI-driven marketplace to take advantage of the GENIUS Act and avail a stablecoin to Meta’s close to four billion creative users. 

SO: Payments made with stablecoins can be subject to federal, state, sales tax, and value-added tax (VAT) depending on how they are used and the specific tax jurisdiction. Will these tax consequences to users for using stablecoin in payment transactions hinder the use of stablecoins for cross-border payments?

WQ: Stablecoins are generally subject to federal taxes in the U.S. whenever you trade, convert, or earn them as income, despite their stable value. The IRS considers them property, not currency. This means transactions involving stablecoins can trigger Federal and State tax obligations, even if the price fluctuations are minimal. This means the use of stablecoins for payments must be tracked and reported to the IRS and state tax authorities. 

In the cross-border context, users of stablecoins are urged to consult tax treaties and be aware that stablecoins are not considered legal tender or currency for value-added tax purposes in many jurisdictions, including the UK. Even though stablecoins are not subject to sales tax themselves, the underlying goods or services purchased with stablecoins may be subject to sales tax or VAT, depending on the jurisdiction. This distinction has important implications for how VAT is applied.

For example, if a user uses a stablecoin to purchase a memecoin in an EU country that is characterized as a service in the EU, VAT would be generally due on the value of those goods or services, not the stablecoins themselves.  VAT rules can vary significantly between countries, even within the EU. 

Therefore, for users of stablecoins, it is crucial to understand the specific tax and other regulations in each jurisdiction of operation. And keep track of the costs and taxes associated with such payment transactions.

SO: The regulatory landscape for digital assets is constantly evolving. There is the proposed U.S. bill, The Digital Asset Market Clarity Act of 2025, often referred to as the CLARITY Act,  aiming to clarify the regulatory landscape for digital assets, which we talked about in Part Three of our interview series back in 2024. May I reach out to you for your thought leadership if and when this legislation is signed into law?

WQ:  You are welcome to do so, Selva. 

WAXP: WAX RNG v3.0 Is Here: Decentralized, Accountable, and dApp‑Friendly

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Nov 24, 2025

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WAX RNG is introducing an updated staking and throughput model designed to make randomness requests fairer under load, easier to sponsor, and smoother for bursty traffic. This evolves the economics you saw in the v3.0 rollout while keeping your integrations unchanged.

TL;DR — What’s changingCPU-style token bucket for the free tier: credits refill every second and accumulate up to a burst window (default 1 hour). Your dApp’s free rate scales with its stake share and network conditions.Adaptive allocation: system capacity is split between free (staked) and paid demand using an EMA-tracked signal so everyone stays responsive during spikes. Defaults include: 18,000 calls/hour total capacity, 10 calls/hour per-dApp minimum, and a reserved paid headroom.Parameters may be tuned over time.Paid usage stays simple: when free credits run out, calls proceed at 0.01 WAX/call using your dApp’s deposit balance.Why this mattersGame traffic comes in waves, not a steady stream. The token-bucket model lets you burst up to your hour’s allocation, then refill continuously, while the adaptive controller keeps latency stable during network-wide promotions or mints. Sponsors can keep funding your baseline with stake, and you can “top off” with small deposits for predictable bursts.

How the new model works (at a glance)Free tier (staked credits)Stake to your dApp using: stake-<dapp_name> (any account can sponsor you; each staker is tracked in userstakes, and your total in acctstate).Your free rate scales with: system capacity, your stake ÷ total stake, and paid EMA; never below 10 calls/hour per dApp.Refill is continuous; burst capacity = your rate × 1 hour (default).Unstake still uses a maturity/claim flow (default 72h).
Example:# Stake

cleos transfer sponsor orng.wax “1000.00000000 WAX” “stake-mygame”

(GitHub)

Paid usageDeposit with: deposit-<dapp_name>; calls cost 0.01 WAX when free credits are exhausted.Example:

# Deposit

cleos transfer mygame orng.wax “10.00000000 WAX” “deposit-mygame”

(GitHub)

Default parameters (subject to tuning):
total_capacity 18,000 calls/hour • per_dapp_min 10 calls/hour • burst_window 1 hour • headroom 1,800 calls/hour • ema_half_life 15 min. We may adjust these as we observe mainnet behavior; any changes will be communicated in advance.

What dApp operators need to doNothing for code. Your requestrand → randnotify/receiverand integrations continue to work exactly as before. The staking change is economic/throughput-level only.(Recommended) Align funding to your traffic pattern:Baseline: encourage stakeholders/sponsors to stake for a steady refill.Bursts: keep a small deposit buffer for 0.01 WAX/call overflow.Quick examplesLight paid demand, 1% of the total stake
Free rate ≈ 161 calls/hour → burst ≈ 161 calls; then refills over the next hour.

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Heavy paid demand, same stake
Free rate adapts down (e.g., ≈ 62 calls/hour) to keep the system responsive; overflow uses paid throttle at 0.01 WAX/call if deposited.

FAQQ: Can users or guilds stake for my dApp?
A: Yes. Anyone can stake using stake-<dapp_name>; contributions are tracked per staker.

Q: Will pricing or limits change later?
A: Possibly. Parameters are subject to tuning based on real-world demand and performance. We’ll announce adjustments with notice.

Q: Do I need to switch to notifications?
A: New deployments should already be on randnotify. Legacy flows remain supported, unchanged from the v3.0 announcement.

Release & docsRelease date: Nov 24, 2025Docs & README (branch): Adaptive CPU-style bucket + paid throttle, staking/deposit memos, defaults, and tables. (GitHub)Join the WAX Community

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Crypto markets remain sideways; Litecoin still surging, BNB and Cardano doing well, Bitcoin and ETH flat.  Market Wrap As the crypto consolidation continues markets have fallen back again following a day of minor gains. There is still no sign of this correction that everyone is expecting as total market capitalization remains above $250 billion and Bitcoin remains sideways.

Bitcoin fell back to $7,780 yesterday before recovering back to $8,050 during Asian trading today. As was the case yesterday, BTC dropped back below $8k pretty quickly and is still trading there, flat on the day. Unless the bulls can take it above $8.2k BTC will remain range bound.

Predictably Ethereum has also done absolutely nothing and remains trading at $248, a fraction higher than it was this time on Tuesday morning. ETH is still hopelessly tied to Bitcoin and is likely to remain so until some fundamentals kick it into gear.

The top ten is a mixed affair during the morning’s trading session. Many altcoins have not moved at all since yesterday but one is showing a lot of strength with a 34 percent gain on the week and another 9 percent added today. Litecoin has turned $125 from resistance into support and has surged to $140 as the halving fomo heats up. Analysts expect LTC to reach $150 before traders start taking profits and it retraces a little.  Binance Coin is the only other one moving with a 4 percent gain to reach $33.

The top twenty is looking equally mixed today with Cardano leading things adding 5 percent to $0.088. Tron, IOTA and NEO have notched up a further 2 percent each but the rest remain flat, unchanged from yesterday.

FOMO: Egretia Emerges Entering the crypto top one hundred with a spike of 30 percent is EGT which is now priced at $0.015. OKEx is driving momentum for this Singapore based video gaming token with a series of giveaways.

A Breaking News: 5 Million EGT Giveaway!!!
11:00 am June 11th - 11:00 am June 18th in OKEx
More details: https://t.co/jn3pTaOv17 #egt #okex #airdrop #gaming #blockchain pic.twitter.com/DOFzalUUKz

— Egretia (@Egretia_io) June 10, 2019

Zcoin is also on a pump today as XZC adds 20 percent largely driven by crypto exchanges in Thailand. WAX is the third best performer today with a rise of 11 percent. Such a surprise at the red end – it is Aurora again dumping 23 percent; this altcoin is so predictable that everyone should be trading it.

Total market capitalization 24 hours. Coinmarketcap.com Total crypto market capitalization is up a tiny fraction from yesterday at $256 billion. The mini $6 billion dump was quickly recovered meaning that markets are still at the same level and still consolidating. Nothing is likely to happen until Bitcoin makes a bigger move, its dominance has been steadily eroding this month and it is now down to 55.4%.

Market Wrap is a section that takes a daily look at the top cryptocurrencies during the current trading session and analyses the best-performing ones, looking for trends and possible fundamentals.

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