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The enigmatic leader of the Shiba Inu team known by the SHIB army under the pseudonym Shytoshi Kusama has published a tweet to deliver an epic message to the community. This message is about SHIB’s future, and it also mentions the mysterious founder of Shiba Inu – Ryoshi.
He also made a statement, addressing those who are spreading FUD against SHIB.
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Shytoshi Kusama eyes Japan for his S.H.I.B. proposalOn Sunday, Shytoshi Kusama published several consecutive tweets about SHIB and the S.H.I.B. proposal he made to the U.S. government earlier this week. Kusama commented on the announcement made by Charles Hoskinson (the founder of the Cardano blockchain) that he will cooperate with the administration of the new U.S. political leader on crypto policy in 2025.
Kusama commented that the announcement was made only by the Cardano founder and not the U.S. government. In one of the next tweets, Shytoshi Kusama stated that if his S.H.I.B. proposal is accepted by the government, it will be announced by both sides of this collaboration.
Hey #SHIBARMY, since this was properly ignored (for now) by the USA. Where else in the world could this be adopted as a physical, revenue generating location? Any takers??? Maybe I should ping Japan? https://t.co/VgGlxaIPp8
— Shytoshi Kusama™ (@ShytoshiKusama) November 10, 2024 So far, Shytoshi stated that S.H.I.B. “was properly ignored (for now) by the USA,” and asked which other government he should offer it to. One of his ideas was the Japanese government.
For those badfled as to why a meme like #SHIB could rally alongside the big bois... it's time we showcased the power, technologies, and innovative thinking that led us through the bear market.
This will include a podcast featuring yours truly and much more. Stay tuned.
— Shytoshi Kusama™ (@ShytoshiKusama) November 10, 2024 "The future is in your hands fren"; Ryoshi's messageConcluding this series of tweets, Kusama said “That’s enough for now,” and he wished the SHIB “guys and gals” a good weekend. One SHIB enthusiast tweeted in the comments that his future was in Kusama’s hands.
Shytoshi responded that the future is in the hands of the community - especially the future of SHIB. As for himself, Kusama reminded the SHIB army: “I am merely delivering what I said I would and a few extras.” Per Kusama, the SHIB community will have to grow beyond his vision and the vision of Ryoshi, the mysterious founder who chose to follow in Satoshi Nakamoto's footsteps and disappeared in 2022.
The future is in your hand fren. I am merely delivering what I said I would and a few extras. The community will have to grow this beyond my vision or @RyoshiResearch vision as well! This is how we win instead of how we wen.
— Shytoshi Kusama™ (@ShytoshiKusama) November 10, 2024 “This is how we win instead of how we wen,” Shytoshi pointed out.
Kusama also addressed the community, saying that “it's time we showcased the power, technologies, and innovative thinking” that helped SHIB survive the bear market. As for those who are spreading FUD, Shytoshi said, “If you're fudding Shib in any capacity today... bro...ngmi.”
A detailed analysis by blockchain analytics platform Bubblemaps has revealed the existence of a Shiba Inu (SHIB) whale holding $2.5 billion worth of the meme-inspired cryptocurrency. This entity, which manages 10% of SHIB's total supply, operates from approximately 150 addresses, leading to speculation about its identity and origin.
Shiba Inu was launched on July 31, 2020, as a fair launch project with equal opportunities for participation. At launch, the deployer wallet, which was 0xb8f2, held approximately half of the total supply.
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However, between August and October 2020, another major player appeared on the scene: "0x1406." This address got its hands on 103 trillion SHIB tokens — that is, 10% of the supply — for just 38 ETH, which was worth only $10,000 at the time. SHIB has seen a meteoric rise, and that initial investment has grown by 25,000,000%, now worth over $2.5 billion.
The activity in the wallet shows how the assets are being strategically managed. As the value of SHIB skyrocketed to $5 billion, "0x1406" consolidated its holdings into one address before splitting it into 14 separate addresses in November 2021.
Could it be Ryoshi?Later, the holdings were split into about 150 addresses, a way of trying to reduce risk and perhaps keep things anonymous. Bubblemaps pointed out that these transactions are easy to spot with the right blockchain visualization tools, even if they do not show up on standard bubble maps.
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The report shows that "0x1406" has managed its wallet in a sophisticated way and has remained calm under pressure. It appears that the wallet has maintained most of its SHIB holdings since the beginning.
Speculation has arisen that this wallet may belong to Ryoshi, the mysterious creator of Shiba Inu, who retired from social media in 2021, mirroring Bitcoin creator Satoshi Nakamoto's approach to anonymity.
Shiba Inu lead Shytoshi Kusama has announced the launch of the TREAT token, a major addition to the SHIB ecosystem. Originally envisioned by SHIB’s creator, Ryoshi, Treat is designed to replace BONE as ShibSwap’s reward token and provide liquidity for SHIB, the ecosystem’s stablecoin.
Beyond these functions, TREAT aims to enhance governance and trust within the Shiba Inu ecosystem. This development reflects the community’s commitment to advancing decentralized finance (DeFi) capabilities and strengthening SHIB’s position in the crypto space.
TREAT Token to Strengthen Ecosystem with Kusama’s Vision Shytoshi Kusama, the developer driving the Shiba Inu ecosystem, hinted at the anticipated launch of the TREAT token, exciting the SHIB community. The announcement marked Treat as a transformative addition to the ecosystem, with Kusama emphasizing its role in advancing Shiba Inu’s mission to improve trust, governance, and utility in decentralized finance (DeFi), on November 23.
In response to a recent reported incident where live streamer Jack Doherty scammed his followers with a fraudulent meme coin, Kusama highlighted the importance of accountability. He revealed that Shiba Inu’s ecosystem would incorporate “Karma and Reputation” systems, with TREAT powering these mechanisms. These systems aim to foster a trustworthy environment by rewarding positive contributions and discouraging scams, potentially solving trust issues in the crypto space.
Karma and Reputation built into the foundational elements of Shib's ecosystem and advanced features powered by Treat will solve this once and for all. https://t.co/j0xhHGMSxB
— Shytoshi Kusama™ (@ShytoshiKusama) November 23, 2024
While the token has yet to launch, the community eagerly awaits its arrival. Once live, Treat is expected to replace BONE as ShibSwap’s reward token. It will also provide liquidity for SHI and support governance within the Shiba Inu ecosystem.
Shiba Inu Rallies Amid Soaring Market Optimism Analysts predict that Shiba Inu (SHIB) could double in price, following a growth pattern like Dogecoin. With increasing interest in meme coins, SHIB is gaining traction and could mirror Dogecoin’s success. Besides, it also comes as SHIB burn rate noted a major spike today, sparking market optimism.
Currently, SHIB price trades at $0.0000273, up by 10% in the last 24 hours. The coin has surged 55% over the past week, showing strong market momentum. Its 24-hour low and high are $0.00002437 and $0.00002794, respectively. SHIB maintains a market cap of $16 billion, with a 24-hour trading volume of $3.36 billion, demonstrating robust investor confidence.
Ryoshi, the creator of SHIB, had the idea for Treat to replace BONE as the reward token for ShibSwap. TREAT seeks to improve the Shiba Inu ecosystem’s governance and trust. The introduction of the TREAT token, a significant component of the SHIB ecosystem, was announced by Shiba Inu head Shytoshi Kusama. Ryoshi, the creator of SHIB, had the idea for Treat to replace BONE as the reward token for ShibSwap.
Furthermore, beyond these capabilities, TREAT seeks to improve the Shiba Inu ecosystem’s governance and trust. Also, this update shows how seriously the community takes the goal of improving SHIB’s standing in the cryptocurrency market and expanding the possibilities of decentralized finance (DeFi).
Lead developer Shytoshi Kusama, who is leading the Shiba Inu ecosystem, has teased the debut of the TREAT token, which has the SHIB community very excited. Treat was announced on November 23 as a game-changing innovation to the ecosystem. Kusama highlighted its importance in furthering Shiba Inu’s objective to enhance decentralized finance (DeFi) in terms of trust, governance, and usefulness.
Kusama emphasized the need for responsibility in light of the current situation with live streamer Jack Doherty and his deceitful meme coin. He spilled the beans on the Shiba Inu ecosystem, saying that it will have “Karma and Reputation” systems powered by TREAT.
Moreover, potentially resolving trust difficulties in the cryptocurrency realm, these solutions seek to promote a trustworthy environment by rewarding positive contributions and deterring frauds. Although the token’s debut has not yet occurred, the community is excitedly anticipating its arrival. Treat will presumably take the place of BONE as the reward token for ShibSwap whenever it becomes live.
If Shiba Inu (SHIB) follows a similar development path as Dogecoin, its price might double, according to analysts. As the market for meme coins continues to grow, SHIB is catching on and has the potential to become as successful as Dogecoin.
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Mysterious personality Shytoshi Kusama clarified in a podcast that aired Tuesday that not he but Ryoshi is the founder of the Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) ecosystem.
What happened: In the first episode of a 44-part podcast series, Kusama said he joined Shiba Inu like any other member of the community.
"I get that question or that comment all the time. ‘You're the founder of SHIB.' No, I'm not. Ryoshi is the founder," the pseudonymous lead stated. "I actually joined SHIB six months after its birth."
Kusama revealed that he was lured to the vision that SHIB would eventually overtake Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE), the preeminent meme coin project. “Our drive was to overtake DOGE,” he said.
He added that he was working on the roadmap provided to him by Ryoshi in the early days, which included five tokens and four pieces of technology.
The five tokens are SHIB, Doge Killer (LEASH), Bone ShibaSwap (CRYPTO: BONE), the upcoming and "extremely important" TREAT, and SHI, the stablecoin.
The technologies are decentralized exchange ShibaSwap, Layer-2 chain Shibarium, the ShibaCon conference, and stablecoin SHI, which stands in both categories.
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Why It Matters: Kusama has steered the Shiba Inu ecosystem since the abrupt exit of Ryoshi in 2022.
In July of last year, he stated that the project was nearing completion of founder Ryoshi's vision of a completely decentralized system with no leader and that he, too, would "step away from the limelight" at some point.
Price Action: At the time of writing, SHIB was exchanging hands at $0.00002201, up 4.37% in the last 24 hours, according to data from Benzinga Pro.
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A recent report by on-chain analytics firm Santiment has shown the most frequently mentioned crypto founders across various online platforms, including X (formerly Twitter), Reddit, Telegram, 4Chan, Farcaster and Bitcointalk. The analysis highlights key figures who have shaped the crypto scene, with Bitcoin’s mysterious creator, Satoshi Nakamoto, topping the list.
Accompanying Santiment's tweet was a chart that indicated all-time mentions of relevant crypto founders according to discussion frequency on X, Reddit, Telegram, 4Chan, Farcaster and Bitcointalk.
👨🦰 The following chart indicates the all-time mentions of relevant crypto founders according to discussion frequency on X, Reddit, Telegram, 4Chan, Farcaster, and Bitcointalk. These are the top 10:
1⃣ Satoshi Nakamoto: The mysterious figure behind Bitcoin, credited with writing… pic.twitter.com/BHt9fEFwAt
— Santiment (@santimentfeed) March 5, 2025 In its tweet, Santiment named the top 10 most-mentioned cryptocurrency founders, per the chart. The top three include Satoshi Nakamoto, the mysterious creator(s) of Bitcoin, who is credited with producing the whitepaper in 2008 and establishing the first blockchain-based digital currency. Do Kwon, cofounder of Terra (LUNA) and UST, is well-known for the 2022 collapse of his algorithmic stablecoin project, which resulted in the loss of billions of dollars in investor funds. Vitalik Buterin, Ethereum cofounder, pioneered smart contracts, which allowed decentralized apps (dApps), NFTs and DeFi to flourish.
Justin Sun, Shiba Inu's Ryoshi, among top 10Santiment went on to list the rest of the top 10 most-mentioned crypto founders, noting that when one of these names starts trending on social media, crypto market volatility typically rises. Prices often rise or fall in response to the positive (FOMO) or negative (FUD) community views associated with them.
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The rest of the top 10 include Tron founder Justin Sun; Sam Bankman-Fried, former CEO of FTX, whose crypto exchange imploded in 2022; Roger Ver, an early Bitcoin investor and proponent of Bitcoin Cash (BCH); and Ryoshi, the anonymous founder of Shiba Inu (SHIB), who disappeared from the public eye after launching one of the biggest meme coins.
Others include Charles Hoskinson, creator of Cardano (ADA) and cofounder of Ethereum; Charlie Lee, creator of Litecoin (LTC); and Changpeng Zhao, cofounder and former CEO of Binance.
David Schwartz, Ripple's CTO and one of the architects of the XRP Ledger, ranks 11th on the chart.
This article examines why Shiba Inu will remain a meme coin despite the numerous projects launched in its ecosystem.
Shiba Inu has been turning heads with its significant developments that have led to the growth of its ecosystem. The rationale behind these moves is to transition SHIB from a meme coin into a utility project.
Shiba Inu Achievements For context, Shiba Inu launched in August 2020, initially focusing on becoming the biggest meme coin in the market, a title Dogecoin has held for several years.
However, everything changed a few months later, as the ecosystem team, led by its pseudonymous founder, Ryoshi, outlined a strategic vision that will potentially transition SHIB from a meme coin to a utility token.
Ever since, Shiba Inu has grown from just a token into an ecosystem, with significant projects like an L2 blockchain (Shibarium), a decentralized exchange (ShibaSwap), and games (Shiba Eternity, Agent Shiboshi, Shiboshi Rush, Lap Dog, and Shibridge).
Other Shiba Inu ecosystem-related projects include SHIB: The Metaverse and non-fungible tokens (Shiboshi and SHEboshi).
Only Factor Keeping SHIB As a Meme Coin Despite these notable achievements, one factor has kept SHIB in the realm of meme coins: its hefty supply.
Unlike most established utility cryptocurrencies like BTC, ETH, XRP, BNB, and SOL, Shiba Inu boasts a hefty circulating supply. This enormous supply is a characteristic common to only meme coins.
Notably, the circulating supply of Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, BNB, and Solana currently stands at 19.83 million, 120.59 million, 58.04 billion, 142.47 million, and 508.9 million, respectively.
The limited supply of these established cryptocurrencies makes them attractive to investors, potentially driving up their value. This is evident in the price surge of these assets over the past few weeks.
In contrast, Shiba Inu currently has a circulating supply of 589.25 trillion tokens, akin to most meme coins, which also have astronomical supplies.
This enormous supply of Shiba Inu dilutes the value of each SHIB, potentially making it difficult for the token to witness significant price spikes observed in other limited-supply assets like BTC, ETH, XRP, BNB, and SOL.
Therefore, for Shiba Inu to leave the realm of meme coins, the community must collectively burn a huge chunk of its supply.
Although 410.74 trillion SHIB has been incinerated so far, there is still a need for more burns due to the token’s 589.25 trillion astronomical supply.
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The Shibarium Updates account on the X social media network grabbed the SHIB community’s attention as it published a post that mentions Ryoshi – the mysterious Shiba Inu founder who has stepped into the unknown.
Ryoshi chose to leave the public space in May 2022, repeating the moves of enigmatic Bitcoin creator Satoshi Nakamoto and going under the radar. After Ryoshi’s departure, Shytoshi Kusama, an early SHIB investor, took over the project and leads it now, implementing the Ryoshi vision in full.
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Ryoshi-themed tweet about Shibarium from SHIB teamIt was a poem about Ryoshi starting the SHIB project, preparing the way for other Shibarium tokens to be launched after Shiba Inu – BONE, LEASH and TREAT.
The poem also reveals the role of each of those tokens in the Shibarium network. “SHIB for people,” “BONE as the spine,” “LEASH – a badge for the rate to define.” As for the latest token TREAT, it is expected to be used on the Shibarium layer-3 network, which is in development at the moment. Overall, the tweet looks like a Shibarium roadmap in a way.
Ryoshi built the path, then stepped aside —
not to lead, but to let freedom decide.
SHIB for the people, BONE as the spine,
LEASH — a badge for the rare to define.
TREAT stands guard, where love meets code
a decentralized flame the world can’t control.
SHIBARIUM 💚 pic.twitter.com/tEG3AMGFIs
— Shibarium Updates 📢 (@Shibizens) March 28, 2025 “TREAT stands guard, where love meets code a decentralized flame the world can’t control,” the poetic tweet states. The community, including the SHIB marketing lead Lucie, responded to the tweet enthusiastically.
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Shytoshi Kusama returns after lengthy silenceEarlier today, the pseudonymous Shytoshi Kusama finally posted a tweet after a more-than-month-long absence on X. His last tweet came out at the end of February. Between then and March 7, he retweeted X posts published by SHIB partners and friends.
The community gradually became worried about his disappearance and began to inquire with the team as to what had happened to Shytoshi. Several times, the team addressed that growing concern, assuring the meme coin’s community that Kusama is just very busy working and, soon, they said, many announcements about future updates will be made.
At the same time, the SHIB team teased the upcoming layer-3 network on Shibarium that will be powered by the TREAT token.
Today, Kusama responded to the SHIB army’s concern himself by posting a short Japanese haiku to confirm that he is safe and sound and simply stepped aside to accomplish the necessary work and ensure progress for the future of the SHIB network.
A recent piece has highlighted the incredible role the Shiba Inu team has played in sustaining the SHIB ecosystem and keeping Ryoshi’s legacy.
Ryoshi created Shiba Inu in August 2020 as a decentralized ERC-20 token without presales, VC funding, or massive developer allocation. Five years later, the token has become central to a growing ecosystem despite a change at the helm.
For perspective, the pseudonymous creator disappeared in May 2022, leaving the Shiba Inu ecosystem in the hands of the current leaders piloted by Shytoshi Kusama. Since then, the team has led the ShibaArmy to a greater cause than owning a meme coin.
In a recent tweet, the Shiba Inu ecosystem marketer, Lucie, highlighted some milestones the team has helped the ecosystem achieve in their three-year tenure.
Adoption and Expansion The Shiba Inu ecosystem team has kept Ryoshi’s dream alive despite his absence and has piloted the expansion of the ecosystem to a crypto powerhouse, according to Lucie.
It started with the development of the ShibaSwap, a decentralized marketplace launched in 2021 where users can trade Shiba Inu and other ecosystem tokens. Furthermore, its introduction of staking, on-chain governance participation, and liquidity farming has made a difference.
In 2023, the Shiba Inu team launched the Shibarium network, an Ethereum layer 2 blockchain, which allowed users to transact cheaply and swiftly. Further, the ecosystem developers debuted an auto-SHIB burn mechanism, which uses a portion of the transaction fees on the blockchain to buy and incinerate Shiba Inu.
Soon enough, Shiba Inu became a household name in the space, drawing interest from tier-1 exchanges, including Binance, Coinbase, Kraken, and Crypto.com. Currently, SHIB is listed on over 100 major exchanges globally.
Maturity to Compete Squarely in An Evolving Space Kusama has often stressed the team’s focus on utility, which transcends its meme coin origin. While newer and better features are on the horizon, the Shiba Inu ecosystem has achieved an impressive feat in real-world utility and adoption, spurred by the team.
For perspective, the meme coin became a means of payment for global brands and retail outlets. Some of the prominent entities that accept SHIB payment include Newegg, AMC Theatres, Gucci, Travala.com, NowPayments, and Flexa.
The team also brought gaming and NFTs to the Shiba Inu ecosystem. The development of the popular Shiba Eternity, whose Web3 version is currently in closed beta, the Lap Dogs, and Agent Shiboshi, among others, drew gamers to the network. They also introduced in-game NFT collectibles, which could be bought and sold in the marketplace.
Other Shiba Inu team innovations include the Shib: The Metaverse and the Shib OS. The team has also launched campaigns and charitable donations to give back to society.
Interestingly, Lucie stressed that these innovations have kept Shiba Inu in the spotlight and upheld decentralization, a core vision of its creator, Ryoshi.
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The Shiba Inu team recently reminded Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin that SHIB funds were instrumental in supporting the Crypto Relief charitable organization.
This comes after Buterin thanked Binance co-founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ) for donating $10 million worth of BNB in support of his biotech project. In a tweet, the Ethereum founder noted that CZ’s financial donation will help protect humanity from airborne disease.
In a follow-up message, Buterin also expressed gratitude to Polygon’s CEO, Sandeep Nailwal, and the charitable organization Crypto Relief (now Blockchain for Impact). He thanked them for funding biomedical infrastructure in India and returning surplus funds to Balvi for global research and development.
Also worth reiterating thanks for all the support from @sandeepnailwal @CryptoRelief_, who both funded important biomedical infra in India and returned a large portion of to Balvi to expand on its research and dev mission globally.
— vitalik.eth (@VitalikButerin) July 1, 2025
However, Buterin’s appreciation post notably ignored the contributions of Shiba Inu to the charitable effort. In response, members of the SHIB community called out the omission.
Team Points Out SHIB Omission in Buterin’s Appreciation Post Notably, Kaal Dhairya, a top developer of the Shiba Inu ecosystem, pointed out that Buterin failed to acknowledge the billions of SHIB tokens that were initially used to fund Crypto Relief in its early stages.
Since @VitalikButerin forgot to mention the billions in #SHIB tokens that actually funded @CryptoRelief_, let me help complete his tweet 🐕💸
You’re welcome. https://t.co/QwPpaYVnzm
— Kaal (@kaaldhairya) July 1, 2025
To recap, Nailwal launched the Crypto Relief Fund in April 2021 during the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic in India. Shortly after its creation, Buterin donated 50.6 trillion SHIB, then valued at approximately $1.2 billion, to the nonprofit.
The Ethereum co-founder made the donation using a portion of the 500 trillion SHIB tokens he received from Shiba Inu’s pseudonymous founder Ryoshi.
Of the 500 trillion SHIB tokens, Buterin sent over 410 trillion of these tokens to a dead address, permanently removing them from circulation. He subsequently sent the remaining tokens to other nonprofits, with Crypto Relief receiving 50.6 trillion SHIB (worth about $1.2 billion at the time).
Shiba Inu Craving Buterin’s Recognition Since Buterin’s initial SHIB donation contributed to Crypto Relief’s support for India’s biomedical infrastructure and Balvi’s global R&D efforts, Dhairya believes the Ethereum co-founder owes Shiba Inu a proper acknowledgment.
Additionally, Dhairya’s messages reminded the Shiba Inu community that SHIB played a part in Crypto Relief’s donations. It also positions Shiba Inu as a token that provides financial support for real-world causes, including charitable contributions.
Since last year, the Shiba Inu ecosystem team has been trying to gain Buterin’s attention following his statement that rival Dogecoin deserves to be the second-largest cryptocurrency by market cap.
This claim did not sit well with the Shiba Inu community. Many believe SHIB deserves recognition from Buterin, given its contributions to the Ethereum ecosystem. Notably, Kusama requested a 10-minute conversation with Buterin to discuss SHIB’s potential and why it should be recognized as a top digital asset.
Despite efforts by the SHIB community to draw Buterin’s attention to Kusama’s proposal, the Ethereum co-founder has yet to respond.
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A crypto investor recounts how he missed a golden opportunity with Shiba Inu by selling his holdings too soon.
Earlier this week, crypto users took to X to share their biggest regret in the crypto space. Some narrated how they missed a chance to buy a particular asset when it was at a lower price. Others recounted how they sold their crypto holdings too early before the major pump.
User Sells 2.1% SHIB Supply Early Crypto investor Rick Primes shared how he sold a substantial volume of Shiba Inu too soon. The early SHIB investor claimed he initially held 2.1% of Shiba Inu’s supply at one point.
Since Shiba Inu originally launched with a total supply of 1 quadrillion tokens, this 2.1% would have equated to 21 trillion SHIB. Based on the current supply of 589 trillion tokens, this would now represent around 11 trillion SHIB. However, the investor did not disclose the exact figure he held.
Meanwhile, Primes sold this large stake before Shiba Inu’s massive rally in 2021. After his initial sale, he returned and acquired more SHIB tokens.
At that time, Primes said he accumulated 0.8% of the total SHIB supply. However, he eventually sold those tokens again, for roughly $20 to $30 million.
Soon after, he watched the price of Shiba Inu skyrocket, eliminating any realistic chance of buying back in.
Reflecting on the 2.1% stake he sold too early, Primes claimed the holding would have been worth around $882 million at the “omega top,” Shiba Inu’s all-time peak.
Notably, Shiba Inu reached a peak price of $0.00008845 on October 28, 2021. Many investors reported life-changing gains from SHIB, including some who claimed to have become billionaires.
Shiba Inu Early Days Shiba Inu, which was once dismissed as just another meme coin, stunned the broader crypto market with its jaw-dropping rally in the 2020/2021 cycle. Having launched at an initial price of $0.000000000056, Shiba Inu succeeded in eliminating six leading zeros and spiked to an all-time high of $0.00008845 within 14 months.
Before this rally, Shiba Inu tested investors’ patience. By late 2020, it often seemed as though the development team had vanished. During this period, most investors liquidated their holdings, while a few remained patient.
Things started turning around in early 2021 when several major crypto exchanges, including Binance, listed SHIB on their platforms. In May 2021, Shiba Inu’s pseudonymous founder, Ryoshi, drew attention to the project by gifting half of SHIB’s total supply (500 trillion tokens) to Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin.
Shortly after receiving the tokens, Buterin burned over 410 trillion SHIB by sending them to a dead wallet and donated the remainder to charity. This move cleared the path for Shiba Inu’s subsequent surge to its peak.
Although Primes missed out on a potential ten-figure fortune, he still managed to earn up to $30 million from his second SHIB sale. Many others didn’t get the opportunity to earn substantially from SHIB after selling early.
Yet, a handful of other early SHIB investors also raked in millions of dollars from Shiba Inu. A case in point was two brothers from New York who saw their small investment of $7,900 balloon into $9 million.
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With Shiba Inu losing over 40% of its value since January 2025, several factors have contributed to this downward pressure in SHIB.
Earlier, many teased that 2025 would be the year Shiba Inu would embark on a multi-month rally to an all-time high. However, this expectation has fallen short as Shiba Inu has largely underperformed this year.
For context, at the current price of $0.00001227, SHIB is down 42.2% year-to-date. It is currently trading at 86.15% below its ATH of $0.00008845.
Key Factors Behind Shiba Inu 2025 Struggles Shiba Inu’s underperformance in 2025 is a result of a combination of internal and external market forces. Notably, the broader cryptocurrency market has been on shaky ground for most of 2025, resulting in substantial price declines. Macroeconomic pressures, including tariff wars and recession fears, have negatively impacted the performance of cryptocurrencies.
Intense Meme Coin Competition Additionally, Shiba Inu is facing intense competition from meme coin rivals, including Dogecoin, PEPE, and BONK. As a result, some investors shifted their attention to these tokens, while SHIB experienced low demand.
Fading Community Hype Shiba Inu no longer enjoys the same hype that pushed it to an all-time high of $0.00008845 in 2021. This hype has diminished, with investors liquidating their SHIB holdings and shifting their attention to newer coins
With Shiba Inu failing to replicate its outstanding performance in 2021, most community members have lost interest in the asset.
Fundamentals Shiba Inu has made significant progress in expanding its utility through projects like ShibaSwap and Shiba Eternity. Yet, its real-world use case is still low compared to that of established cryptocurrencies.
Moreover, its token burn campaign, which many see as the fastest route to price appreciation, has not impacted SHIB’s value. While Shiba Inu burn tracker reports millions and billions of tokens burned daily, the amounts destroyed have been inconsequential in impacting the price.
To put things into perspective, over 410.75 trillion SHIB tokens have been burned since 2021. Out of this total, Ethereum’s co-founder, Vitalik Buterin, burned the 410 trillion tokens in 2021.
It has been over four years since the transaction, and the community has not burned at least one trillion SHIB. Shiba Inu continues to maintain an enormous supply of roughly 589 trillion tokens, which impedes the chances of a significant rally.
Government Policy and Regulation The crypto industry has made progress in terms of regulation. This is evident in the enactment of the GENIUS Act for stablecoins and the ongoing review of the market structure bill in the U.S. Senate.
While the government has backed cryptocurrencies on several occasions, its tariff war did more damage to crypto assets, including SHIB, this year.
Low Institutional Interest The lack of institutional interest in Shiba Inu has also contributed to the asset’s performance this year. While Shiba Inu has seen massive interest from retail investors, institutions have stayed away from the asset. This is evident in the lack of a spot ETF application for the cryptocurrency in the U.S.
Meanwhile, asset managers are seeking to launch several spot ETFs focusing on Shiba Inu’s rival, like Dogecoin. A crypto exchange-traded fund (ETF) helps channel inflows from traditional and institutional investors into its underlying asset.
Leadership Issues Shiba Inu has been around since August 2020, but concerns about its leadership remain a major bone of contention. Following the disappearance of pseudonymous founder Ryoshi, another pseudonymous leader, Shytoshi Kusama, assumed leadership of the project.
Despite this, Kusama has maintained the same anonymous leadership style, often communicating in vague terms. This has led to increased negative sentiment, with many questioning the project’s credibility.
Missed Deadlines and Incomplete Projects Shiba Inu’s ecosystem team has introduced several projects, including Shibarium and SHIB: The Metaverse, to transform the token from a meme coin to one with utility. However, most, such as SHIB: The Metaverse, are still in progress.
Last year, Shiba Inu’s marketing lead, Lucie, confirmed that the team aims to complete all projects within the 2024/2025 timeframe. It’s only a few months until the end of this year, and anticipations continue to build for the proposed release.
Currently, there is no information about the proposed privacy Layer-3 blockchain, which is scheduled for a Q4 2025 launch.
Overall, Shiba Inu’s underperformance in 2025 stems from a storm of market downturn, fading hype, and low institutional interest, among other factors.
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Ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin recently offloaded billions in meme coins. This has brought back memories of how Buterin handled the Shiba Inu tokens that SHIB’s founder Ryoshi sent to him back in 2021.
Ethereum Founder Offloads Billions Of Meme Coins On-chain analytics platform Onchain Lens revealed in an X post that the Ethereum founder had sold 150 billion PUPPIES for 28.58 ETH ($114,480) and 1 billion ERC20 for $13,889 USDC. These are tokens that Vitalik received for free, as meme coin teams and the community are known for sending coins to the Ethereum founder.
This practice dates to as far back as 2021, when the Shiba Inu founder Ryoshi sent 500 trillion SHIB tokens, which represented half of the meme coin’s total supply. The Ethereum founder famously burned 450 trillion coins by sending them to a dead wallet, while he donated the remaining 50 trillion coins to help fight the COVID-19 pandemic at the time.
Since then, Vitalik has adopted a similar approach for every meme coin he receives. The Ethereum founder usually sells these coins and then donates the proceeds to charity. He had mentioned last year that he would truly prefer if these coins were sent directly to charity. Vitalik further advised community members to consider setting up a DAO and getting community members directly involved in decision-making.
The Ethereum founder added that the best thing for meme coins is if they can be maximally positive-sum for the world, and that it will be great to see moments when that actually happens. However, these transfers to Vitalik are often viewed as a means for these meme coins to increase their visibility.
Vitalik’s move with the SHIB tokens undoubtedly contributed to putting Shiba Inu in the spotlight. He burned those tokens just as the meme coin went on its legendary run in 2021, reaching its current all-time high (ATH) of $0.00008845 in the process.
A Peek Into Vitalik’s Public Wallet Arkham data shows that the Ethereum founder still has more meme coins in his pubic wallet, which he received from community members. His largest meme coin holding is currently Moodeng, which he holds 30 billion coins worth $518,000. Meanwhile, his largest crypto holding in value remains ETH. Vitalik holds 240,000 ETH worth just over $1 billion.
The Ethereum founder regained his on-chain billionaire status following ETH’s break above $4,000 last month. ETH eventually reached a new ATH in the process, which caused Vitalik’s wealth to surge briefly. However, the largest altcoin is currently struggling to hold above the psychological $4,000 level amid the recent crypto market downtrend.
At the time of writing, the Ethereum price is trading at around $4,200, up over 2% in the last 24 hours, according to data from CoinMarketCap.
ETH trading at $4,181 on the 1D chart | Source: ETHUSDT on Tradingview.com Featured image from Medium, chart from Tradingview.com
A new crypto presale is opening its first public round on BNB Smart Chain with a CertiK-audited contract, a hardcoded 2% burn on every transfer, and a commitment to lock token allocations on Team Finance or UNCX Network at exchange listing — three structural commitments most 2026 presales still fail to make on day one.
SkyFleetDash, the play-to-earn space-racing platform behind the SFDT token, has confirmed a three-round public presale ahead of its Q3 token generation event. It follows a closed private round that placed 17 million SFDT with strategic backers, and arrives with a finished smart contract, a completed audit, and a playable build already in front of press for hands-on review.
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What the SFDT Presale Actually Looks LikeIs SkyFleetDash an Audited Project?What Is SkyFleetDash Beyond the Token?Why This Matters for the Best Crypto Presale 2026 Shortlist The SFDT presale is a three-round public sale priced at $0.05, $0.06, and $0.07, opening into a $0.10 public launch — early conviction is paid for, not promised.
Round 1 opens at $0.05 per SFDT — a 50% discount to the $0.10 public launch price. Round 2 lifts to $0.06 (40% off), and Round 3 closes at $0.07 (30% off). Together the three rounds release 100 million SFDT — exactly 10% of the fixed 1 billion total supply — for a presale hard
cap of $6.05 million, with another 10% reserved for the $0.10 public launch.
Round Price Tokens Raise Round 1 $0.05 30,000,000 SFDT $1.50M Round 2 $0.06 35,000,000 SFDT $2.10M Round 3 $0.07 35,000,000 SFDT $2.45M Public launch $0.10 — — Per-wallet entry is capped at $25,000 with a $50 minimum. Round 1 accepts BEP-20 USDT only; additional payment options (BNB, BUSD) will be added in later rounds as the community grows. Presale allocations unlock 20% at TGE, with the remaining 80% released monthly across four months — fully vested five months after TGE. Round 1 opening will be announced by the community; Rounds 2 and 3 follow sequentially.
Is SkyFleetDash an Audited Project? Yes, SkyFleetDash has completed a full CertiK smart-contract audit and holds CertiK team KYC verification. The audit report is publicly available on CertiK.
The wider trust stack is unusually well-assembled for a project entering its first public round:
Token locks — allocations will be secured on Team Finance or UNCX Network (industry-standard EVM locking platforms), with liquidity locked at exchange listing. The Reserve Fund sits in a 3-of-5 multisig, with milestone-gated releases and monthly transparency reports. The 2% burn tax is hardcoded into the SFDT smart contract — immutable, applied on every transfer, trade, and conversion. Quarterly burn events are planned on top of the per-transfer burn, with on-chain transaction hashes published each cycle for transparency. The official SFDT contract address will be published on skyfleetdash.com at TGE. Readers should verify the contract directly through the official site before sharing or interacting with it.
What Is SkyFleetDash Beyond the Token? SkyFleetDash is a skill-based competitive spacecraft-racing platform built on a dual-token economy, with customizable spacecraft, player-built tracks, and NFT-tradable rare items.
Players race customisable spacecraft across cosmic tracks, build and sell their own Sky Tracks, and convert race-earned GameCoin (the in-game currency) into SFDT through a KYC-gated conversion system. Tournament wagering is structured as skill-based competition, not gambling. A playable build is available at game.skyfleetdash.com for hands-on press review.
Most space-themed crypto projects today are exploration sims or strategy games. SkyFleetDash’s differentiator is real-time competitive racing combined with a deflationary dual-token economy.
Why This Matters for the Best Crypto Presale 2026 Shortlist Most new presales hitting the market in 2026 still arrive without an audit, without a credible token-locking commitment, and without a hard-capped public allocation. SkyFleetDash flips that default.
At the $0.10 launch price, initial market cap lands at ~$13.5 million against a $100 million fully diluted valuation — a tight float by GameFi standards, with continuous deflationary pressure baked into every on-chain transfer. The presale itself is hard-capped at $6.05 million across 100 million SFDT, with no further minting permitted post-launch.
For investors mapping the new crypto presale landscape ahead of Q3 TGE, SkyFleetDash is one of the few names entering public rounds with the audit and vesting structure already in place, and a clear locking commitment via Team Finance or UNCX at exchange listing.
Learn more at skyfleetdash.com. The official contract address will be published on the site at TGE.
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Top Crypto Gainers Today on DEXTools$XETH, $TWEET and $KABO are the top crypto gainers today on DEXTools, as the broader market downturn worsens.
Small-cap cryptocurrencies almost always take the mantle for the top crypto gainers each day.
That’s because their low level of liquidity means that relatively small buy pressure can easily result in fast exponential gains.
While blue-chip cryptocurrencies can offer good upside prospects, traders looking to make quick profits usually turn to low cap markets.
Speaking of blue-chip markets, the downtrend in prices has continued on Tuesday.
Traders continue to fret about elevated Grayscale sales, while reports that Mt. Gox victims may soon get repaid their BTC tokens may also be dampening sentiment.
Bitcoin (BTC) hit fresh yearly lows at $38,500 earlier in the day before bouncing to $39,400s.
Ether (ETH), meanwhile, is struggling just above $2,200.
Most major altcoins like Solana (SOL), XRP (XRP) and Cardano (ADA) were down around 4-6% in the past 24 hours.
With major crypto prices struggling, here are some of the top small-cap crypto gainers on Thursday as per DEXTools.
Top Crypto Gainers on DEXToolsXETH ($XETH) A newly launched shitcoin called XETH ($XETH) has exploded and is one of the top crypto gainers on Thursday.
$XETH is up 2,100% in the past 24 hours, as per DEXTools.
The latest pump has seen it hit a market cap of $1 million and reach liquidity of $220,000.
Despite launching less than 24 hours ago, it already has just under 900 holders.
But Investors should be cautious of the token’s a few concerning aspects to its smart contract.
Honeypot.is reckons the token might be a honeypot scam.
TWEETY ($TWEETY) A shitcoin called TWEETY ($TWEETY) is has been pumping in the past week.
As per DEXTools, it was last up 160% on the day, making it one of the top crypto gainers today.
$TWEETY’s market cap was last just over $1.8 million, with partially locked liquidity of around $750,000 and around 1,100 holders.
It has no concerning aspects to its smart contract, as per DEXTools’ security audit.
KaboChain ($KABO) A shitcoin called KaboChan ($KABO) has been pumping on Tuesday.
$KABO was last up around 340% in the past 24 hours, as per DEXTools.
Still, its market cap is pretty tiny at only around $600,000, with $90,000 in liquidity.
As per DEXTools’ security audit, the token only has two four concerning aspects to its smart contract.
Crypto Alternatives to Consider Low-cap coins can offer huge potential returns but also come with a lot of risk.
For those looking for a better probability of near-term gains, an alternative high-risk, high-reward investment strategy to consider is getting involved in crypto presales.
This is where investors buy the tokens of upstart crypto projects to help fund their development.
These tokens are nearly always sold cheaply, and there is a long history of presales delivering huge exponential gains to early investors.
Many of these projects have fantastic teams behind them and a great vision to deliver a revolutionary crypto application/platform.
If an investor can identify such projects, the risk/reward of their presale investment is very good.
The team at Cryptonews spends a lot of time combing through presale projects to help investors out.
Here is a list of 15 of what the project deems as the best crypto presales of 2023.
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The Ethereum network stands as a revolutionary innovation in the realm of blockchain technology. It serves as a robust platform for building and deploying decentralized applications (dApps), fueling the growth of decentralized finance (DeFi) and transforming the way we interact with financial services. However, with its widespread adoption and increasing popularity, Ethereum has faced challenges of scalability and high transaction fees, leading to the development of Layer 2 scaling solutions to enhance its capabilities.
The Ethereum blockchain hums with innovation, birthing a new breed of digital assets known as ERC-20 tokens. These versatile gems unlock a treasure trove of possibilities, from voting rights in decentralized communities to fueling innovative applications and even representing virtual currencies.
ERC-20 tokens are standardized building blocks on the Ethereum network. They adhere to a specific set of rules, ensuring seamless interaction and divisibility, making them perfect for trading and diverse applications. Think of them as digital coins, each with its unique identity and purpose, ready to be exchanged, used, and explored.
Whether you’re a seasoned crypto trader or a curious newcomer, navigating the thrilling world of ERC-20 trading can be challenging. This comprehensive guide will equip you with the knowledge and tools to confidently buy, sell, and trade these digital assets on the Ethereum network.
Some of the major and popular ERC-20 Tokens are Tether (USDT), Polygon (MATIC), Chainlink (LINK), Uniswap (UNI), Lido DAO (LIDO), Maker DAO (MKR), amongst many others.
Features of Ethereum Network Ethereum’s innovative design sets it apart from other networks, paving the way for a decentralized future of finance, applications, and beyond. Distinguished by its unique features and capabilities, it stands as one of the pioneers of Blockchain Technologies with standout features like:
The Power of Smart Contracts
The Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) serves as the core engine that drives the execution of smart contracts on the Ethereum network. These smart contracts are self-executing code that automates various actions and agreements, forming the foundation of dApps and DeFi protocols. EVM compatibility is crucial for deploying and interacting with ERC-20 tokens, the most common token standard on Ethereum.
Unlike static databases, Ethereum boasts the groundbreaking ability to execute self-enforcing agreements through smart contracts. These programmable pieces of code automate a wide range of tasks, enabling trustless interactions and the creation of innovative applications in diverse sectors.
Layer 1 and Layer 2: Addressing Scalability
The Ethereum mainnet functions as a Layer 1 blockchain, the base layer where all transactions are ultimately settled. To address the scalability bottlenecks on this primary layer, Layer 2 solutions have emerged as a promising approach. These solutions aim to offload a significant portion of transaction processing off-chain, resulting in increased throughput, faster confirmation times, and significantly reduced transaction costs.
A Platform For Innovation
Ethereum isn’t just a cryptocurrency platform; it’s a fertile ground for developers to build revolutionary decentralized applications (dApps). From DeFi protocols automating financial transactions to NFTs unlocking new ownership models, the possibilities are endless.
Gas and Gas Fees: Fueling Transactions
Within the Ethereum network, gas refers to the computational power required to execute transactions and smart contracts. Users pay gas fees to compensate miners for processing their transactions. Gas fees are denominated in ETH, Ethereum’s native cryptocurrency.
Fueling Decentralized Finance (DeFi)
As a breeding ground for DeFi protocols, Ethereum empowers users to take control of their finances. Borrow, lend, invest, and trade without dependence on intermediaries, fostering a more open and inclusive financial system.
Ecosystem And Adoption
Unlike centralized projects, Ethereum thrives on a vibrant and passionate community. Developers, miners, and users participate in its governance and evolution, ensuring its development remains transparent and aligned with the community’s needs. This growing ecosystem includes decentralized exchanges (DEXs), gaming applications, and more.
Exploring Layer 2 Scaling Solutions
Layer 2 scaling solutions offer a promising pathway to address the scalability challenges faced by the Ethereum mainnet. They operate as secondary layers built on top of the main blockchain, providing alternative mechanisms for transaction processing and data storage.
Here are some common types of Layer 2 solutions:
Sidechains: Independent blockchains that run in parallel with Ethereum, enabling faster and cheaper transactions. Plasma Chains: Blockchains that leverage Ethereum for security and finality, offering scalability benefits through data offloading. Optimistic Rollups: The technology employed by the Ethereum network for token transactions, which bundles multiple transactions off-chain and submits a summary to the mainnet for verification. Beyond Features: What Truly Sets Ethereum Apart? Ethereum’s uniqueness extends beyond its specific features, encompassing its fundamental characteristics and impact on the blockchain landscape.
Network Effect and Ecosystem: Through its early adoption and widespread implementation, Ethereum has established a robust network effect. Developers, projects, and users gravitate towards it, creating a flourishing ecosystem that strengthens its overall value and resilience.
Security and Trust: Built on a Proof-of-Work (PoW) consensus mechanism, Ethereum offers a high level of security and protection against malicious attacks. Its distributed nature further bolsters trust and transparency, minimizing the risk of centralized control.
Flexibility and Adaptability: Ethereum’s design prioritizes flexibility and adaptability. Upgradeability mechanisms allow it to evolve and adopt new features to remain relevant and address emerging challenges in the blockchain space.
Global Impact and Pioneering Spirit: Ethereum has gone beyond being a mere technological advancement; it has ignited a global conversation about decentralization, ownership, and financial autonomy. Its pioneering spirit continues to inspire innovation and shape the future of our digital world.
How To Get Started on the Ethereum Network for ERC-20 Tokens.
To buy/sell ERC-20 Tokens, you’ll need a crypto wallet. There are several crypto wallets to choose from within the Ethereum network and, popular options include software wallets like MetaMask, Trust Wallet, Coinbase Wallet, Binance WAllet, etc.
If you are using a desktop computer, you can download Google Chrome and install the MetaMask Wallet Chrome extension. If you prefer using your mobile phone, you can download MetaMask wallet via Google Play or the iOS App Store.
Just make sure that you are downloading the official Chrome extension and mobile app by visiting MetaMask Wallet’s website.
Once you’ve registered and set up your wallet via the Google Chrome Extension or via the mobile app you downloaded, MetaMask wallet allows users to manage their cryptocurrency wallets and interact with decentralized applications (DApps) to execute transactions on supported blockchain networks directly from their browsers. (Write down your seed phrase on a piece of paper and keep it in a safe place!).
Now, you’ll need to connect and add Ethereum to your MetaMask wallet. You may refer to MetaMask support page for reference on their website.
Trading ERC-20 Tokens on the Ethereum Network. In order to ERC-20 token trades on the Ethereum network, you will need to buy ETH as your base currency. You can buy ETH on centralized exchanges such as Binance, copy your wallet address from Metamask, and then send the ETH from Binance to your Metamask wallet.
You can also purchase ETH directly within the Metamask wallet using traditional payment methods such as credit or debit cards, etc.
Just click on the “Buy/Sell” button within Metamask to open the interface. Here, you can put how much ETH (or any other token) you want to buy in terms of dollar terms, pick your payment method, and then click “Buy”.
Note that to buy crypto directly within Metamask, you will need to provide info such as your country and state. However, it is a straightforward process that only takes a minute.
It’ll only take a couple of minutes at most for your ETH to arrive in your wallet. Once the ETH arrives, you are all set to begin trading ERC-20 tokens on the Ethereum network. So, head over to UniSwap to get started on your trading journey.
How To Trade ERC-20 Tokens On The Ethereum Network Using UniSwap Uniswap is a decentralized exchange (DEX) protocol built on the Ethereum blockchain. It allows users to trade Ethereum-based tokens directly from their wallets without the need for intermediaries or traditional order books.
Uniswap offers users a simple and straightforward way to buy and sell a wide variety of tokens. Be sure you’re on the Uniswap website to protect your wallet.
The first step is clicking on the “Launch App” button at the top right corner, as shown in the image below:
The next step is clicking on the connect wallet option on Uniswap at the top right corner, as shown in the image below:
Connect to your preferred wallet as shown below. (In this case, it’s Metamask):
Once connected, switch Metamask to the Ethereum network. (If you’re already on the Ethereum network, you do not need to switch):
After connecting MetaMask to the Ethereum network, go to Uniswap, and then you can start your ERC-20 Tokens on the Ethereum network using UniSwap.
Trading Ethereum Tokens On Uniswap The next step is to select your preferred tokens on the UnsSwap interface and since Uniswap operates on a token to token trading model, click on the “select token” button to select the trading pair you want to trade against.
For example, if you want to buy USDT using ETH, select ETH – USDT, enter the amount, then click on “swap” or “trade now” and confirm the transaction in your Metamask wallet. You can view the tokens in your wallet’s asset list.
Buying and Selling ERC-20 Tokens with the Metamask Wallet Ethereum Network users can also buy and sell tokens using the Metamask extension wallet already connected to the Ethereum network. To do this, make sure you’re connected to the Ethereum network and have ETH to swap and pay for gas fees. Then, navigate to the “Swap” button as shown below. This will take you to the Swap interface inside Metamask.
Using the image above as a guide, you can also search for tokens using the name or the contract address, just like on UniSwap. Input the amount of ETH you want to swap, confirm that you have the correct token, and then click “Swap.” Once the transaction is confirmed, the tokens you just bought will be sent to your wallet.
Tracking ERC-20 Token Prices on The Ethereum Network ERC-20 token holders and traders can take advantage of on-chain tools like DeFiLama to gain access to comprehensive market insights for specific tokens. These insights include price data and contract information, empowering users to make well-informed trading decisions based on reliable and up-to-date information.
Dextools is a comprehensive analytic resource for managing digital assets traded on ERC-20 Decentralized Exchanges. It’s a vibrant analytical cryptocurrency resource that provides statistical information on all leading blockchains and crypto projects.
Among these features, an exceptional one is the charting functionality, which delivers both real-time and historical price data for a wide range of tokens.
By utilizing these charts, users gain valuable insights into price trends, trading volumes, and other pertinent metrics. This enables them to pinpoint potential entry or exit points for their trades with precision and confidence. For example, let’s assume you’re $ETH for $LIDO, your trading pair is ETH/LIDO.
Note, Trading pairs serve as bridges between currencies. For example, the ETH/LIDOpair allows you to acquire $LIDO tokens using Ethereum (ETH).
Choose the pair that fits your funding situation and trading strategy. Consider using ETH if you already hold it, or fiat currencies if you’re venturing in fresh.
Let’s track the $LIDO token on Dextools, here’s what we have:
Conclusion Buying, selling, and trading ERC-20 tokens on the Ethereum network can be a thrilling adventure, opening doors to exciting investment opportunities and unlocking the potential of decentralized finance. However, it demands knowledge, caution, and a well-defined strategy.
This guide serves as your map and compass, but the ultimate treasure lies in your own learning and exploration. Navigate with confidence, trade responsibly, and remember that the most valuable asset in this journey is your knowledge.
Featured image from CoinMarketCap, chart from Tradingview.com
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Top Crypto Gainers Today on DEXTools$NUERALINK, $BOBO and $GTAO 2.0 are the top crypto gainers today on DEXTools as the broader crypto market rebound continues on Tuesday.
Bitcoin (BTC) was last in the mid-$43,000s, up close to 1% in 24 hours as per CoinMarketCap.
Ether (ETH) and Solana (SOL) were the biggest major altcoin gainers, up 3% and 5% respectively.
Markets are in a good mood amid fading concerns about Grayscale sell pressure.
Bullish bets are also returning, with Standard Chartered touting a potential $4,000 ETH price on spot Ethereum ETF optimism.
Spannender Ausblick von Standard Chartered, einer globalen Finanzgröße: Sie erwarten die Genehmigung von den Spot Ethereum ETFs am 23. Mai. ✅
Interessant dabei: Sie sehen ein Preisziel von $4,000 für ETH, angelehnt an die BTC-Entwicklung vor dessen ETF-Start. 🚀 https://t.co/GkbIg15Fga pic.twitter.com/pm6ITjvARI
— Hoss (@hoss_crypto) January 30, 2024
But small-cap cryptocurrencies almost always take the mantle for the top crypto gainers each day.
That’s because their low level of liquidity means that relatively small buy pressure can easily result in fast exponential gains.
While blue-chip cryptocurrencies can offer good upside prospects, traders looking to make quick profits usually turn to low-cap markets.
Here are some of the top small-cap crypto gainers on Thursday as per DEXTools.
Top Crypto Gainers Today on DEXToolsNyro ($NYRO) A shitcoin called Neuralink ($NEURALINK) has been pumping on Wednesday.
$NYRO was last up around 3,600% in the past 24 hours, as per DEXTools.
The pump in the coin comes amid news that Elon Musk’s company Neuralink just completed its first brain implant successfully.
Its market cap is pretty tiny at only around $1.8, with under $200,000 in liquidity.
Potential investors should be very cautious that the token could be a scam.
While it has a DEXTscore of 99/99, it has six concerning aspects to its smart contract.
BOBO ($BOBO) A recently launched shitcoin called BOBO ($BOBO) has exploded and is one of the top crypto gainers on Wednesday.
$BOBO is up 760% in the past 24 hours, as per DEXTools.
But the latest pump has seen it hit a market cap of only $375,000, and it has limited liquidity of just $177,000.
Investors should be cautious that it could be a scam.
Smart contract auditors are undecided over whether it is a honeypot scam, as per DEXTools.
GT Protocol 2 ($GTAI 2.0) A shitcoin called GT Protocol 2 ($GTAI 2.0) is pushing higher on Tuesday.
As per DEXTools, it was last up 600% on the day, making it one of the top crypto gainers today.
$ GTAI 2.0’s market cap was still a tiny $342,000, with liquidity of around $232,000.
The token has a solid DEXTscore of 95/99 and only one smart contract issue has been identified, lowering the risk it’s a scam.
Crypto Alternatives to Consider Low-cap coins can offer huge potential returns but also come with a lot of risk.
For those looking for a better probability of near-term gains, an alternative high-risk, high-reward investment strategy to consider is getting involved in crypto presales.
This is where investors buy the tokens of upstart crypto projects to help fund their development.
These tokens are nearly always sold cheaply, and there is a long history of presales delivering huge exponential gains to early investors.
Many of these projects have fantastic teams behind them and a great vision to deliver a revolutionary crypto application/platform.
If an investor can identify such projects, the risk/reward of their presale investment is very good.
The team at Cryptonews spends a lot of time combing through presale projects to help investors out.
Here is a list of 15 of what the project deems as the best crypto presales of 2023.
See the 15 Cryptocurrencies
Disclaimer: Crypto is a high-risk asset class. This article is provided for informational purposes and does not constitute investment advice. You could lose all of your capital.
VANCE and VENCE have both seen huge gains in the past seven hours.
In 2022, Vance won the Ohio Senate primary, partially by branding himself as a crypto-friendly politician. That same year, Vance disclosed owning between $100,001 and $250,000 worth of BTC in a financial statement filed in October 2023.
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With Donald Trump choosing Ohio Senator J.D. Vance as his Republican vice presidential runnig mate on Monday, a number of memecoins inspired by Vance have surged.
According to data from DexTools, one memecoin with the ticker VANCE, which was created 19 days ago on Ethereum, has more than tripled in the past seven hours from $0.00001365 to $0.00004326 at presstime.
Similarly, another memecoin on Solana, VENCE, based on the incorrect spelling of Vance’s last name, increased nearly 150% over the same period from $0.0009759 to $0.002439. The VENCE token joins a cohort of cryptocurrencies that have tickers stemming from the misspelling of politicians’ names, such as TREMP and BODEN.
With a combined 24-hour trading volume of roughly $17.83 million, VANCE and VENCE have liquidity levels of $310,840 and $197,520, respectively, per DexTools. Additionally, these two tokens have a combined market cap of $6.55 million.
The surge in the price of Vance-inspired memecoins following Trump’s decision highlights the speculative nature of the crypto ecosystem and the sensitivity among traders to political news, as high-risk takers are currently considering whether to increase their exposure to these memecoins.
“[I] got my eye on $VENCE, $VUNCE, [and] $VANCE for some reckless orderblocks to add and forget about,” wrote one crypto trader who goes by the X handle @ShadyTheWizard. “No reason to FOMO into green candles, but may be worth it to add if we get some serious dips pre-news levels.”
Vance’s Pro Crypto Stance Memecoins inspired by Vance are not the only connection the potential future US vice president has with the crypto ecosystem.
In 2022, Vance won the Ohio Senate primary, in part by running as a crypto-friendly politician. According to a financial disclosure statement that he filed in Oct. 2023, Vance owned between $100,001 and $250,000 worth of BTC.
And according to a Politico report last month, Vance started sharing draft legislation intended to overhaul the way the US government regulates cryptocurrencies.
더욱 인상적인 점은 토큰 거래량의 증가로, 투자자들이 단기적인 혼란에도 불구하고 솔락시에 대해 강한 낙관론을 유지하고 있음을 시사한다.
이와 동시에, 현재 테스트넷에서 가동 중인 프로젝트의 레이어 2 아키텍처 또한 개발자 및 사용자들 사이에서 높은 관심을 받고 있으며, 오는 7월 메인넷 론칭을 앞두고 기대감이 고조되고 있다.
여기에 여러 분석가들은 강세장이 아직 끝나지 않았다는 전망을 내놓고 있으며, 커뮤니티 내에서 솔락시가 몇 주 뒤면 100배 수익을 목표로 상승할 수 있다는 기대 섞인 추측이 퍼지고 있다. 솔락시는 지금 구매할 만한 유망 코인일까?
솔락시, 5,800만 달러 모금하며 프리세일 종료 솔락시는 2025년 최고의 성적을 보여준 코인 프리세일 중 하나였다. 전문가들은 거래소 상장을 계기로 이러한 성적이 지속될 것으로 보고 있다.
솔락시의 프리세일은 시작과 동시에 폭발적인 반응을 얻었으며, 시장 전반에 걸친 변동성에도 불구하고 6,000만 달러에 가까운 모금액을 달성했다.
No need to check your eyes its true. 🛸
58M Raised! 🔥 pic.twitter.com/xyKf6VlqOR
— SOLAXY (@SOLAXYTOKEN) June 23, 2025
이러한 기세의 원동력은 단연 고래 투자자들의 적극적인 참여다. 고래들은 프리세일 종료 직전까지도 수십만 달러 규모의 자금을 지속적으로 투입했으며, 최근에는 세 개의 고래 지갑이 총 25만 달러 상당의 SOLX를 매수하기도 했다.
프로젝트가 유니스왑에 상장된 지금도 투자자들의 활동은 꾸준하며, 보유자 수가 계속해서 증가하고 있다는 점은 이들이 단기 가격 움직임보다는 장기 성장성에 집중하고 있음을 보여준다.
이는 애널리스트들이 솔락시를 100배의 수익을 거둘 코인으로 보는 데 힘을 실어주는 요인이다.
솔락시는 검증된 롤업 기반 레이어2 구조를 통해 솔라나의 처리량을 크게 향상시키고, 네트워크 효율성과 거래 비용을 대폭 개선함으로써 혼잡한 시기에도 원활한 트랜잭션을 보장한다.
솔라나는 밈코인의 중심지로 각광받고 있지만, 지속적인 네트워크 병목 현상, 빈번한 지연 및 다운타임 등의 문제점으로 몸살을 앓아왔다.
지속적인 네트워크 업그레이드에도 불구하고, 이러한 문제는 계속해서 발생하고 있다. 예를 들어, 올해 초 오피셜 트럼프(Official Trump) 및 멜라니아(Melania) 코인 출시 당시 투자자들은 상당한 네트워크 혼잡에 직면해 수수료 상승과 거래 실패 등의 문제를 겪었다.
밈코인 열기가 쉽사리 식을 것으로 보이지는 않는 상황에서, 보안성을 유지하면서도 처리량을 대폭 높일 수 있는 솔루션의 필요성은 어느 때보다 절실하다.
이 때문에 솔락시가 개발자, 사용자 및 투자자들 모두에게 환영받고 있다. 솔락시의 레이어 2 체인은 SOL 트랜잭션을 오프체인에서 일괄 처리한 뒤, 그 결과를 솔라나 메인넷에 기록하는 방식을 채택하고 있다.
이 혁신적인 접근 방식은 제로 다운타임, 초고속 처리율, 저지연 트랜잭션으로 이어져 디젠들이 곧 오게 될 밈코인 슈퍼사이클에서 최대한의 이득을 취할 수 있도록 한다.
이와 유사하게 솔락시의 최첨단 기술은 이더리움과의 상호운용성도 지원, 양 체인 간 크로스체인 활동의 새 시대를 열어준다.
오는 7월 메인넷 출시를 앞두고, 솔락시는 또한 곧 있을 두 가지 주요 상품인 이그나이터 프로토콜(Igniter Protocol)과 넵툰(Neptoon)에 대한 출시 소식을 알렸다.
이그나이터 프로토콜은 사용자들이 자신의 밈코인을 단 몇 번의 클릭만으로 출시할 수 있게 해 줄 것이며 펌프펀(Pump.fun)의 주된 경쟁상대가 될 것이 유력해 보인다. 반면, 넵툰은 솔락시의 자체 탈중앙화 거래소 역할을 하게 되며, 밈코인 트레이딩의 새로운 허브로서의 시장 위치를 강화하게 될 것이다.
🚨 Welcome to the Future 🚨
Another major piece of the puzzle is coming together. The Solaxy DEX is on the way.
It will be the native trading hub for all tokens launched through Igniter, our rollup-native launchpad. Once a token completes its bonding curve on Igniter, it flows… pic.twitter.com/lEvZh7RRd6
— SOLAXY (@SOLAXYTOKEN) May 27, 2025
이러한 기능들의 도입은 SOLX의 가치 상승을 견인할 것으로 보이며, 중앙화 거래소(CEX) 상장 가능성도 제기되고 있다.
중요한 점은 지난 주에 SOLX가 6,200만 달러 상당의 350억 개 토큰을 소각한 점에서도 알 수 있듯, 디플레이션 설계를 채택하고 있다는 것이다. 이와 같은 이니셔티브는 수요 증가 시 SOLX의 가격을 뒷받침하는 요인이 될 수 있다.
솔락시 가격 전망 – 차기 100배 수익 코인일까? 솔락시는 24일 유니스왑(Uniswap)에서 거래가 시작된 직후 이스라엘-이란간 갈등이 격화되면서 전반적인 시장 불확실성으로 인해 다소 조정을 받았다.
현재 SOLX은 0.0008869달러에 거래되고 있으며 시가총액은 약 9,300만 달러다.
유니스왑 외에 해당 밈코인은 덱스툴즈(DexTools), 덱스스크리너(DexScreener), 코인마켓캡(CoinMarketCap), 레이디움(Raydium) 및 코인게코(CoinGecko)에서도 거래되고 있다.
약간의 하락에도 불구하고, SOLX의 시장 심리는 투자자들의 지속적인 매집에서도 알 수 있듯이 강세장을 유지하고 있다. 실제로 1시간 차트에서 약 43% 급등세를 보이며 초기 하락장이 마무리된 것 아니냐는 분석이 나오고 있다.
이미 SOLX는 상승 채널 내에서 거래 중이며, 이는 알트코인에서 가장 강한 상승 신호 중 하나로 꼽힌다.
특히 거래량이 계속 증가함에 따라, 상단 추세선을 돌파할 가능성이 높아 보이며, 이 경우 시가총액이 이번 주 내 5억 달러까지 도달할 수 있다는 관측도 제기된다.
무엇보다도 솔락시는 아직 중앙화 거래소(CEX)에 상장되지 않았다. 개발팀이 주요 CEX 상장에 대해 암시한 점을 고려하면, 지금이 아직 늦지 않은 투자 타이밍일 수 있다.
장기적으로 곧 있을 메인넷 출시를 둘러싼 기대감이 시장에서 점점 더 커지고 있기 때문에, 전문가들은 솔락시가 수십억 달러의 가치를 지니고 있는 것으로 평가되는 스택스(Stacks), 아비트럼(Arbitrum) 및 옵티미즘(Optimism)과 같은 여타 레이어 2 프로젝트의 성공에 근접하지 못할 이유가 없다고 보고 있다.
조기 구매자들이 추후 50~100배의 수익을 기대하고 있는 것도 전혀 놀라운 일은 아니다.
프리세일 참여자들은 프로젝트의 웹사이트를 방문하여 구매한 토큰을 클레임할 수 있다.
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Enjinstarter’s got a sweet upcoming IDO that looks set to “blast off”! Why, it’s for BlastOff, a project that’s launching on a Layer 2 network, Blast. In the article below, we take a look at what the project is all about. On top of that, we’ll inform you of all the IDO details you need.
What Is BlastOff? BlastOff is a DeFi protocol built on the Blast Layer 2 network. It focuses on 2 areas. One, building a launchpad, and two, building a yield aggregator. For both areas, BlastOff adds a little bit of yield to the mix. With Blast L2’s technology, Decentralized Applications (dApps) can leverage on its native yield potential. Hence, BlastOff enables:
YIDOs. Or, Native Yield Based IDOs for short. This means that users who stake ETH or stables can gain access to BlastOff YIDOs. YZone Yield Aggregators. YZone optimizes yield opportunities amongst many yield-generating protocols. This provides BlastOff users access to the best yields on Blast. All in all, BlastOff aims to grow the Blast community and its TVL with its two key offerings.
The @blastozone network keeps going from strength to strength!
Today, we are excited to announce our partnership with @BlastiesNFT, an innovative project where lucrative NFTs come with superpowers, giving holders an edge over the rest of the pack!
Blasties marks the starting… pic.twitter.com/brFVyGh7vG
— BLASTOFF (@blastozone) February 19, 2024
Key Metrics and Token Generation Event (TGE) Details IDO Platforms: EnjinStarter Website: https://blastoff.zone/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/blastozone Launch date: Register Interest Period: 3AM UTC, 21 Feb 2024 to 3AM UTC, 23 Feb 2024 IDO: 26 Feb 2024 GAP round: 9AM UTC, 26 Feb 2024 to 9AM UTC, 27 Feb 2024 FCFS round: 1PM UTC, 28 Feb 2024 to 1PM UTC, 29 Feb 2024 Initial Supply: 730,000 $OFF Total Supply: 10,000,000 $OFF Initial Market Cap: $438,000 Total Raise: $1,320,000 Vesting: 30% unlock at TGE, then 6 months linear vesting EnjinStarter 7-day Optional Refund BlastOff is an innovative Idle Yield launchpad and aggregator on the Blast network, offering unique features like Blast Native Yield and YZone for maximum user yield.
🗓 #IDO | February 27, 2024
🪪 KYC to join IDOs: https://t.co/BEFDNnDZCp
⚡️ Check the guide here:… pic.twitter.com/zqi6F8mZIo
— ENJINSTARTER (@enjinstarter) February 1, 2024
Why Will We Participate in the BlastOff IDO? The $OFF token in the BlastOff IDO is essential to the project’s ecosystem. The team designs the token’s utility to reward and incentivize loyal users. The multiple use cases for the $OFF token include:
Staking. This will kick-start the Blast Force Score for each user. Access to YIDOs with higher allocations. Lower fees for Native Blast Staking. Higher yield and lower fees for YZone’s products. Governance. Serving as a reward token to incentivize users. Revenue sharing. With strong utility, investors bullish on the Blast L2 would not pass up easily on BlastOff’s $OFF token.
On top of that, the BlastOff team looks to implement a fair set of token allocations. You can check them out here. In short, the team and advisors of the project have their tokens subjected to long vesting periods. This aligns with their interest in committing to the long-term growth of BlastOff.
BlastOff is launching at a relatively low market cap. Hence, we’re hoping to catch some multipliers with its $OFF token.
How to Participate in Enjinstarter Follow the IDO guide. Try to stake more $EJS for a higher token sale allocation. For staking tier benefits, refer to the guide here.
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In this article, we’re going to talk about Edu3Labs and its upcoming IDO launches. In a few days, it’ll be launching on Enjinstarter, followed by GameFi.
What Is Edu3Labs? Edu3Labs is a platform that combines blockchain and education. With the Edu3Labs platform, token holders, learners and content creators can all come together for mutual benefit. On top of that, Edu3Labs strives to make learning fun and engaging for everyone.
To do this, the platform leverages A.I. and Web3 technologies. On top of that, Edu3Labs leverages the Study-to-Earn model. In short, content creators can monetize the content they put up on the platform. Students can also earn rewards by completing courses and quizzes. All of these tie in together to make learning immersive and personalized.
🚀 Achievements Unlocked! 🌟@Edu3Labs' journey so far:
👥 15,000+ Users
📚 5,000+ Courses
🌍 Reached 34+ Countries
💰 Over 500,000 Transactions
🎨 Supported by 2,000+ Content Creators
👀 Welcomed 2,000,000+ Unique Visitors
💬 Growing Community: 13,000+ Members on Discord
🐦… pic.twitter.com/ZVKcCFOz3B
— ENJINSTARTER (@enjinstarter) February 22, 2024
Key Metrics and Token Generation Event (TGE) Details IDO Platforms: EnjinStarter and GameFi Website: https://www.edu3labs.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/edu3labs Launch date: Register Interest Period: EnjinStarter: 3AM UTC, 28 Feb 2024 to 3AM UTC, 1 Mar 2024 GameFi (Whitelist Phase): Ongoing IDO: EnjinStarter: 4 Mar 2024 GameFi: 4 Mar 2024 to 5 Mar 2024 IDO Price: $0.03 GAP round: EnjinStarter: 9AM UTC, 4 Mar 2024 to 9AM UTC, 5 Mar 2024 FCFS round: EnjinStarter: 1PM UTC, 5 Mar 2024 to 1PM UTC, 6 Mar 2024 Initial Supply: 7,500,000 $NFE Total Supply: 900,000,000 $NFE Initial Market Cap: $225,000 Total Raise: $2,500,000 Vesting: 15% unlock at TGE, then 1 month cliff monthly and 4 months linear vesting EnjinStarter: 3-day Optional Refund, GameFi: Refund Available
Why Will We Participate in the Edu3Labs IDO? One, the $NFE token has good utility within the platform. It can be used for:
Access to exclusive content and lessons Discounts on courses and content Discounts on commission fees for NFEs trading on the marketplace Staking for rewards and access Access to Edu3Labs’ in-built launchpad Access to award-winning educational competitions Access to events held on Edu3Verse Access to networking events All of which are targeted to grow the Edu3Labs ecosystem.
Two, aside from its token, Edu3Labs has got other revenue streams as well. The platform intends to charge a small fee on various transactions, to sustain the platform. These include:
Fees on staking deposits and withdrawals Fees on transactions of educational content Fees for entry to quizzes and competitions Advertising revenue, and so forth Edu3Labs is launching at a relatively low market cap. With that, we’re looking forward to catching some multipliers with its $NFE token.
How to Participate in Enjinstarter Follow the IDO guide. Try to stake more $EJS for a higher token sale allocation. For staking tier benefits, refer to the guide here. How to Participate in GameFi Try to stake more $GAFI for a higher token sale allocation. For the IGO guide and staking tier benefits, refer to the link here.
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The information discussed by Altcoin Buzz is not financial advice. This is for educational, entertainment, and informational purposes only. Any information or strategies are thoughts and opinions relevant to the accepted levels of risk tolerance of the writer/reviewers and their risk tolerance may be different than yours. We are not responsible for any losses that you may incur as a result of any investments directly or indirectly related to the information provided. Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are high-risk investments so please do your due diligence. Copyright Altcoin Buzz Pte Ltd.
It is with great excitement that we announce the launch of a giftbox campaign with staking provider P2P and delta neutral stablecoin protocol Resolv, a RWA platform from 18th Dec 2025, 11 AM UTC to 7th Jan 2026, 9 AM UTC.The campaign will provide exclusive benefits for SafePal users in the form of 332770 $RESOLV, the native utility and governance token of the Resolv ecosystem.
More about Resolv: Resolv is a delta-neutral stablecoin protocol that converts ETH and BTC into hedged, market-neutral collateral. It issues USR, a USD-pegged asset engineered for stability, while RLP operates as the insurance layer absorbing collateral and funding-rate volatility. Resolv delivers risk-managed, market-neutral returns with full on-chain transparency and self-custody.
$USR is Resolv’s prime USD asset:
- Backed by diversified crypto collateral
- Protected by $100M+ dedicated risk-absorption layer (RLP)
- Every reserve and position verifiable on-chain
Staked USR is the yield-bearing version, giving access to returns generated by Resolv’s delta-neutral strategies.
Learn more about USR at: https://docs.resolv.xyz/litepaper/overview/usr
More about P2P: P2P.org is a leading non-custodial staking and digital asset infrastructure provider, securing over $10B in assets across 50+ networks.
Through P2P.org, users can allocate USDC, USDT, or DAI directly to trusted DeFi protocols while keeping full control of their funds.
P2P.org’s platform also connects users to staking and restaking opportunities across major PoS ecosystems — all in one place.
To get started, download the latest version of the SafePal App here and visit the Questhub section to participate and learn more.
Giftbox Tasks and Rewards: Reward Pool: 332,770 $RESOLV
Slots: 50 raffle winners for participants who complete the following tasks:
Make a minimum deposit of 100 USDC/USDT (ERC20) or more and stake in the USR Vault into Resolv protocol on P2P.org stablecoins yield app via the depositing page with a SafePal wallet for over 7 days.
Upon depositing USDC/USDT (ERC20), it will be automatically converted into USR stablecoin and allocated to the stUSR vault. Please refer to the process flow here.
Rewards will be distributed across 50 raffle winners in the following tiers as shown in the breakdown below:
How to earn Raffle Tickets Ticket Calculation: Total Tickets = (Base Tickets × Final Snapshot Multiplier) + Bonus Tickets
Base Tickets: The sum of all daily tickets throughout the campaign equals your Base Tickets.
Activation Condition: Base tickets start accumulating only after you meet the "Continuous 7-Day Holding ≥ 100 USDC/USDT (ERC20)" requirement above.
Daily Tickets Calculation: From the first snapshot after qualification, tickets are calculated daily based on your snapshot balance: Daily Tickets = ⌊Balance÷ 100⌋ (rounded down). The daily balance snapshot will be taken at 08:59:59 AM UTC each day
Example: A snapshot balance of 450 U yields 4 tickets.
Final Snapshot Multiplier: At campaign end, your Base Tickets receive a one-time multiplier based on your final snapshot balance (This multiplier applies only to Base Tickets.)
Winners will be reviewed and announced within 5 business days after the campaign ends. Each wallet address can make multiple deposits.
Bonus Tickets can also be stacked for the following users that meet all eligibility criteria with final snapshot balance is ≥ 100 USDC/USDT (ERC20):
(Bonus tickets are fixed and are NOT multiplied by the Final Multiplier.)
Winner Selection & Reward Distribution - Winners will be selected via a random draw where the probability of winning is proportional to your Total Ticket count (more tickets = higher chance).
- Each eligible address can win only once.
- The winner will be reviewed and announced within 5 business days after the campaign ends.
- Each wallet address can make multiple deposits.
FAQs Q1: How can I deposit 100 USDC/USDT (ERC20) in the Resolv protocol on P2P.org?
To qualify for the raffle, please deposit on the P2P.org depositing page using your SafePal wallet (only deposit via this link count). Follow the guide here for detailed steps.
Q2: Which assets can I deposit to participate in this campaign?
Only USDC/USDT on Ethereum is eligible.
Click here to learn how to get them via swap with SafePal. Gas fees and trading fees will be applied when completing the task.
Q3: Can I participate if I've deposited previously?
1: No, you must use a SafePal wallet address that has not previously been deposited in the Resolv protocol on P2P.org. If you have an existing deposit, please use a new wallet address to qualify.
2: Previous deposits in other protocols on P2P.org do not qualify.
3: Previous deposits on the official Resolv website do not qualify. Please use your SafePal wallet to join via the P2P.org depositing page.
Q4: If I make an additional deposit, do I need to wait another 7 days?
No, once you've completed the initial 7‑day continuous holding ≥ 100 USDC/USDT (ERC20) requirement, any additional deposits will increase your balance in the daily snapshots and automatically boost your daily ticket earnings. The daily balance snapshot will be taken at 08:59:59 AM UTC each day.
Q5: What happens if I make a withdrawal during the campaign?
Withdrawals will reduce your balance and lower your daily tickets, and if your balance < 100 USDC/USDT (ERC20), it will break your continuous holding record and all previously accumulated tickets will be reset. You will need to redeposit and maintain ≥ 100 USDC/USDT (ERC20) for 7 consecutive days again to resume earning base tickets.
If your deposit balance < 100 USDC/USDT (ERC20) in the campaign's final snapshot, all your tickets will be invalidated and disqualified from the draw.
Q6: How do I earn Bonus Tickets? Are they stackable?
Yes, Bonus Tickets are stackable. To add and check your SFPlus Points, please refer to here
Q7: How can I check the rewards?
1: Announcement & Distribution: Winners will be reviewed and announced within 5 business days after the campaign ends. $RESOLV (ERC20) rewards will be distributed to the participating wallet address.
2: How to Check: Use the same wallet to check the 'Redeem Center' on Questhub.
Q8: How can I ask for assistance?
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About SafePal:
Founded in 2018, SafePal is a next generation non-custodial crypto wallet suite backed by Animoca Brands, Binance and Superscrypt. The suite empowers access to decentralized and centralized finance on 200+ blockchains across its hardware, software, and browser extension wallet solutions.
Encompassing a diverse mix of crypto asset management solutions like cross-chain swapping, trading and yielding tools, centralized exchange (CEX) mini programs, a banking gateway and Mastercard for users — SafePal serves over 25 million users globally across 200+ regions and countries in 16 languages.SFP is a decentralized BEP-20 and ERC-20 token fuelling the SafePal ecosystem with various utilities such as discounts on SafePal products, staking boost and airdrop rewards, seamless conversion to gas tokens, and more.
December 19th — On-chain data shows stablecoin U launched yesterday, with its circulating supply hitting $58.9 million in less than 24 hours since going live. Earlier reports: United Stables officially rolled out its U.S. dollar stablecoin U, which is now deployed on both the BNB Smart Chain (BSC) and Ethereum (ETH) blockchains and has completed multiple ecosystem integrations. For ecosystem support, U integrates with major DeFi protocols including PancakeSwap, Aster, Four.meme, and ListaDAO — letting users directly engage in on-chain trading, staking, lending, and liquidity provision. On the wallet front, Binance Wallet, Trust Wallet, and SafePal have added U to their platforms. Beyond the on-chain space, U has also been listed on centralized exchange HTX.
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We are excited to announce the integration of Hedera-EVM, a fully open source, proof-of-stake, public network and governing body for building and deploying decentralized applications. Native assets on Hedera-EVM will be supported on the SafePal software and hardware wallet, further enhancing cross-chain interoperability.
With the latest SafePal wallet app update, users can now store, send, and receive $HBAR along with other native assets through the SafePal mobile app here and hardware wallet line here respectively.
With this integration, SafePal users will also be able to explore dapps in the Hedera EVM ecosystem.
About Hedera: Hedera is a fully open source public distributed ledger that utilizes the fast, fair, and secure hashgraph consensus. Its network services include Solidity-based smart contracts, as well as native tokenization and consensus services used to build decentralized applications.
Hedera’s EVM-compatible environment enables developers to deploy Solidity smart contracts while benefiting from Hedera’s advanced distributed ledger technology (DLT). Built on hashgraph consensus, Hedera offers unparalleled throughput, deterministic finality, and predictable transaction fees.
About SafePal: Founded in 2018, SafePal is a next generation non-custodial crypto wallet suite backed by Animoca Brands, Binance and Superscrypt. The suite empowers access to decentralized and centralized finance on 200+ blockchains across its hardware, software, and browser extension wallet solutions.
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Non-custodial crypto wallet SafePal has joined hands with decentralised lending network Morpho to improve access to risk-adjusted stablecoin yield and enhanced security for self-custody users.
The novel initiative comprises two parts. The first is the native integration of Morpho Vaults with the latest SafePal V4.10.6 app update.
This move, the press release says, will enable seamless access to yield on certain stablecoins through the SafePal Earn yield aggregator. Specifically, this is USDC and USDT stablecoins from Morpho on Ethereum, Base, and Arbitrum networks.
🔔 BIG NEWS: @Morpho vaults are now natively integrated in the SafePal app
Earn with USDC & USDT on Ethereum; USDC on @arbitrum & Base seamlessly
— SafePal – Crypto Wallet (@SafePal) January 8, 2026 Moreover, decentralised finance (DeFi) firms Steakhouse and Gauntlet curate these integrated Morpho Vaults. Therefore, “depositors to earn risk-adjusted yield from borrowers with blue-chip and highly liquid assets as collateral,” the announcement claims.
According to Paul Frambot, CEO and co-founder of Morpho, “stablecoins don’t need to sit idle, even in self-custody. Integrating Morpho Vaults into SafePal brings open, on-chain lending infrastructure directly to SafePal users, enabling them to earn yield while remaining fully non-custodial, on-chain, and transparent.”
The Walletdrop CampaignThe second part of the initiative is the launch of a Walletdrop campaign. Users who make deposits in the Morpho USDT and USDC vaults offered within SafePal Earn will have a chance to get one of the 500 co-branded hardware wallets, the team says.
The goal of this offer is to strengthen user security and encourage long-term self-custody, the partners note.
Morpho x SafePal Limited Edition Walletdrop The exclusive collection is based on the SafePal X1, the wallet suite’s latest open-source and Bluetooth model.
Planned “activation perks” include boosted yield opportunities on Morpho Vaults within SafePal, the announcement says.
Speaking of which, the SafePal wallet suite recently completed the full transition for its hardware wallet line from EAL5+ to EAL6+ security chipsets. The team also upgraded the SafePal Earn aggregator. The aim was to enhance both security and access to reliable yield options and providers.
‘Significant Risks from Opaque Structures’Boosting security is a must, the press release indicates.
“Unfortunate incidents like the recent $36M Upbit hack highlight that cold storage usage remains far below where it should be,” said Veronica Wong, CEO and Co-founder of SafePal. “The Morpho Walletdrop aims to grow hardware wallet usage while maximising security, which should be extremely synergistic, especially for long-term and passive strategies like stablecoin staking.”
Moreover, the team highlighted significant market volatility and the rising user concerns stemming from the $93 million collapse of Stream Finance, as well as the depeg of its XUSD stablecoin.
“The XUSD depeg and aftermath highlighted how opaque, off-chain yield structures can introduce significant counterparty and systemic risk,” Wong argued.
Meanwhile, SafePal is a non-custodial crypto wallet suite with 25 million users across 200 blockchains and across its hardware, software, and browser extension wallet solutions, its team says. Founded in 2018, SafePal is backed by Animoca Brands, Binance, and Superscrypt.
Moreover, Morpho is a universal lending network with $10 billion in deposits, it says. It allows businesses to connect to its open infrastructure to power any lending or borrowing use case at scale.
SafePal, a non-custodial cryptocurrency wallet, has integrated Morpho Vaults into its app. The integration permits consumers to generate stablecoin yield across diverse blockchains. As SafePal disclosed in its official press release, the development permits users to deposit $USDT and $USDC on Ethereum, and $USDC on Base and Arbitrum via its yield aggregator, Earn. Hence, the integration aims to streamline decentralized lending while maintaining a non-custodial consumer experience.
🔔 BIG NEWS: @Morpho vaults are now natively integrated in the SafePal app
Earn with USDC & USDT on Ethereum; USDC on @arbitrum & Base seamlessly
— SafePal – Crypto Wallet (@SafePal) January 8, 2026 SafePal Brings Stablecoin Yield to Users with Morpho Vaults Integration With the integration of Morpho Vaults into SafePal app, SafePal endeavors to enable yield earning via stablecoins. Additionally, the consumers can reach one of the biggest lending ecosystems of DeFi without quitting the wallet interface. In this respect, Morpho serves as a universal lending platform with more than $10B in overall deposits, prioritizing non-custodial and efficient lending with support from real borrowing demand.
Apart from that, SafePal clients can reportedly deposit stablecoins in their possession into suitable curated vaults that effective asset curators. This ensures capital flexibility and efficiency. Funds maintain their extractability all the time, providing users with complete asset control. Simultaneously, the integration backs $USDC and $USDT in the case of Ethereum and $USDC for Base and Arbitrum, broadening earning opportunities across chains for the worldwide users of SafePal.
$5,000 in $MORPHO Rewards According to SafePal, the platform is also planning to celebrate this collaboration with Morpho Vaults with the launch of a campaign. The respective campaign will run between the 8th of January to the 7th of February, delivering 500 X1 hardware wallets. Additionally, it will also include a reward pool comprising $5,000 $MORPHO tokens. Consumers depositing a minimum of $100 in total assets will be able to participate in 7-day hardware wallet draws. Ultimately, this initiative underscores the long-term strategy of SafePal to aggregate reliable DeFi protocols, establishing an inclusive, consumer-friendly platform.
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Today, SafePal, a multi-chain, non-custodial crypto wallet that supports multiple crypto assets across different blockchains, identified top crypto tokens with excellent trading performance on its trading platform over the past week. SafePal, powered by its native SFP token, functions as a non-custodial wallet ecosystem that allows people to securely store, trade, manage, and grow crypto assets, with the capability to move tokens across various blockchains.
SafePal’s move to list top-performing cryptocurrencies on its well-recognized wallet shows which tokens are gaining traction among users and are worth investing in for those who are looking for trending crypto assets. The analysis is based on how the winners performed in the past and pointed out factors such as real use cases, rising user interest, and others.
Top Crypto Gainers According to SafePal KAITO (KAITO) The analyst identified Kaito (KAITO) as the crypto asset that recorded the highest trading volumes and capital inflows over the past week on its wallet, an indicator of heightened investor interest in the cryptocurrency. However, the surge in trading volume and money influxes into the wallet has not so far been reflected in the asset’s price movement. KAITO’s price, which currently hovers at $0.5346, has been down 2.1% and 5.0% in the last 24 hours and past week, respectively.
Lighter (LIT) Moving down, Lighter (LIT) is singled out as the digital asset that experienced the second-highest trading volume on SafePal’s trading platform. This means that crypto users are significantly engaging with the token in the wallet. Of late, Lighter (LIT) coin has been witnessing increasing popularity among investors due to positive sentiment that crypto has a strong capability to give out the best returns. LIT’s price, which currently trades at $1.91, has been down 31.1% due to increased selling pressure. It is a relatively new token, which started trading last month; its traction is based on robust optimism in its future growth.
Pudgy Penguins (PENGU) Pudgy Penguins (PENGU)’s remarkable trading volume noticed on the SafePal wallet over the past week makes it third on this list. PENGU has been registering a significant surge in trading activity in the wallet, an indicator of sign of life in the cryptocurrency. PENGU’s price has been up 1.4% and 30.9% over the past week and month, respectively, a reflection that the token is drawing the attention of both retail and institutional investors.
Ondo (ONDO) Ondo (ONDO)’s trading activity on SafePal has been substantially high in the wallet over the week, indicating investors are massively accumulating the token in the trading platform. Driven by its strong role in the tokenized assets and DeFi sector, ONDO is attracting institutional and retail interest, assisting it stand out in the competitive crypto market.
Zebec Network (ZBCN) Fifth on the list is Zebec Network (ZBCN), which is also displaying notable bullish momentum, outperforming its weekly averages on the SafePal trading platform. Zebec Network, a major player in the RWA and streaming payment sectors, started experiencing heightened trading volume at the beginning of the year. ZBCN’s price, which currently stands at $0.003225, has been up 7.8%, 33.9%, and 265.3% over the past week, month, and year, respectively, showing its market popularity.
Hyperliquid (HYPE) Last on the list is Hyperliquid (HYPE), another cryptocurrency that attracted outstanding user interest in the SafePal wallet in the last seven days. The significant uptick in HYPE’s trading volume in the wallet appears to be catalyzed by notable investor activity on the trading platform. HYPE’s price has been up 3.7% and 4.5% over the past week and month, respectively, supported by rising interest from investors and speculative demand.
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SafePal has announced a $3 million Solana Builder’s Grant designed to support ecosystem growth across the Solana blockchain throughout 2026. The program allocates $2 million in hardware wallet sponsorships and $1 million in marketing resources to eligible projects in the Solana ecosystem. SafePal revealed the initiative during Solana Accelerate APAC, which took place on February 11, 2026, at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.
SafePal is a non-custodial crypto wallet suite that supports more than 200 blockchains. The platform reports a global user base of 30 million. The new grant reflects a broader effort to explore alternative growth strategies for blockchain projects at a time when ecosystems continue to mature, and competition for users remains high.
Structure of the Solana Builder’s Grant The grant program will run for the full calendar year of 2026. SafePal will provide participating Solana projects with hardware wallet sponsorships valued at $2 million. The company will also allocate $1 million in marketing resources to help teams increase visibility, engage users, and support long-term adoption.
SafePal introduced the concept of hardware Walletdrops as an alternative to traditional token airdrops. Rather than distributing tokens directly, projects can provide branded hardware wallets to users and contributors. SafePal tested this approach through pilot programs with several DeFi platforms prior to the formal launch of the grant.
“Innovative projects are emerging on active ecosystems like Solana as the industry matures, but are still in need of efficient and high impact growth initiatives. Token airdrops are popular but often lead to short-lived momentum or attract mercenary behaviour. Hardware Walletdrops have proven to be more effective especially in user retention and combating issues such as bot abuse, so we’re really confident this grant will scale growth for Solana builders while creating value for users.” - said Veronica Wong, CEO and Co-founder of SafePal.
Launch Activities and Limited Edition Wallets To mark the official launch of the Solana Builder’s Grant, SafePal produced 1,500 limited-edition hardware wallets. The company plans to distribute these devices during Solana Accelerate Hong Kong to event attendees, VIPs, and core contributors. SafePal will also allocate a portion of the wallets through bounty programs linked to ecosystem activities.
SafePal has outlined potential future utilities for these limited edition wallets. Planned features may include staking benefits and airdrop boosts tied to grant allocations. The company has not yet published a detailed timeline for these additions.
“Builders are at the heart of Solana’s growth and sustainable adoption comes from real users. Teams like SafePal are supporting ecosystem development in a compelling way while improving security and user experience.” - Daniel Zhang, Mandarin and Cantonese Market Lead at Solana Foundation.
Solana ecosystem projects can apply for the grant through the official SafePal website. SafePal will assess applications using a range of criteria, including how long a project has operated, monthly active users, total value locked, community size, and participation in ecosystem events such as hackathons and workshops.
Broader Solana and DeFi Integrations The grant aligns with SafePal’s broader involvement in the Solana ecosystem. The wallet suite includes a dedicated Solana DeFi hub that highlights decentralized applications within its mobile interface and hardware wallet products. SafePal also supports native functions that allow users to buy, swap, trade, and stake $SOL and SPL tokens. The platform has expanded access to tokenized stocks and other emerging asset categories.
In June 2024, SafePal integrated with Jupiter Exchange, enabling users to access Jupiter directly within SafePal’s swap and decentralized application marketplace. The integration streamlined onchain trading for Solana users without requiring them to leave the SafePal environment.
In November 2025, SafePal announced a major expansion into decentralized derivatives through a three-part integration with the perpetuals exchange Hyperliquid. The update brought onchain perpetuals trading for assets such as $BTC and $ETH directly into SafePal’s software and hardware wallets. SafePal positioned the integration as part of a broader effort to combine decentralized execution with a trading experience comparable to centralized platforms.
SafePal has stated that the Solana Builder’s Grant forms part of a longer-term roadmap. The company plans to deepen collaborations with additional blockchain ecosystems and crypto protocols in the coming years.
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Today, we’re excited to announce the launch of the SafePal Solana Builders Grant, a $3 million initiative designed to help Solana ecosystem projects and builders scale sustainably throughout 2026.
Since 2021, SafePal has integrated the Solana network and supported the ecosystem by supporting and implementing important features for users. Recent and existing features include:
-A dedicated Solana DeFi hub in SafePal’s mobile and hardware wallets
-Native support to buy, swap, trade, and stake $SOL and SPL tokens
-Access to emerging verticals such as tokenized stocks and other trending on-chain assets
While user needs and security has always been a key priority for SafePal, long-term and meaningful Web3 growth also comes from empowering other builders with the right tools to better serve users. The success of pilot Walletdrop campaigns with DeFi protocols such as Jumper Exchange, 1inch, and Morpho have proven that growth strategies focused on ownership, security, and real users outperform hype-driven approaches, serving as a strong impetus for the creation of a larger scale initiative and launch of the grant.
The grant program will run across the full year of 2026 and consists of:
1. $2 million worth of SafePal hardware wallet sponsorships: a meaningful and effective growth mechanism: As the crypto industry matures, more innovative projects are emerging especially on high-activity ecosystems like Solana. However, teams still struggle with sustainable and relevant user growth.
Token airdrops are widely used, but they often create short-lived momentum, attract mercenary users and bots, and sometimes divert focus away from long-term product value and finding actual product market fit.
Hardware Walletdrops offer a different path, offering stronger user retention, higher-quality engagement, and significantly less bot abuse.
2. $1 million in marketing and growth resources to help projects reach, onboard, and engage 30 million crypto native users While initiatives like InfoFi have emerged to offer channels for projects to build rich and engaging users, the accuracy, effectiveness and sustainability remain inconsistent. Projects and builders still need cost-efficient, high-impact growth tools that deliver meaningful and relevant results.
This section of the grant will offer resources to boost user retention and brand image, such as premium listings in the SafePal Dapp center and homepage, the opportunity to collaborate and create in-depth customized tasks to drive actual product usage and track conversions, filtering relevant users by whitelisting based on asset and behavior to combat bot farmers and more.
Solana ecosystem projects can apply for the grant via the official SafePal website here.
Applications will be evaluated based on criteria such as the length of time the project has been live, monthly active users (MAU), total value locked (TVL), community size and engagement, ecosystem contributions (e.g. hackathons, workshops, developer events), and more.
Commemorating the grant launch: Limited-Edition Solana x SafePal Hardware Wallets To commemorate the launch of the grant, SafePal has produced 1,500 limited-edition Solana branded hardware wallets. These wallets will be distributed during Solana Accelerate APAC to event attendees, VIPs and core contributors, and also via selected bounty and community programs thereafter.
SafePal will also be exploring future potential additional utilities for these wallets, including staking benefits and airdrop boosts for this exclusive collection and for wallets distributed through the grant program.
Looking ahead, SafePal will continue supporting the Solana ecosystem together with other blockchain ecosystems and crypto protocols as part of our roadmap to evolve into a comprehensive DeFi and CeFi hub while staying true to our mission of secure, user-first self-custody.
About SafePal: Founded in 2018, SafePal is a next generation non-custodial crypto wallet suite backed by Animoca Brands, Binance and Superscrypt. The suite empowers access to decentralized and centralized finance on 200+ blockchains across its hardware, software, and browser extension wallet solutions.
Encompassing a diverse mix of crypto asset management solutions like cross-chain swapping, trading and yielding tools, centralized exchange (CEX) mini programs, a banking gateway and Mastercard for users — SafePal serves 30 million users globally across 200+ regions and countries in 16 languages.
SFP is a decentralized BEP-20 and ERC-20 token fuelling the SafePal ecosystem with various utilities such as discounts on SafePal products, staking boost and airdrop rewards, seamless conversion to gas tokens, and more.
We are excited to announce the integration of ENI,a high-performance, modular L1 blockchain engineered specifically for hyper-scale commercial adoption. Native assets on ENI will be supported on the SafePal software and hardware wallet, further enhancing cross-chain interoperability.
With the latest SafePal wallet app update, users can now store, send, and receive native assets for ENI blockchain through the SafePal mobile app here and hardware wallet line here respectively. With this integration, SafePal users will also be able to explore dapps in the ENI ecosystem.
About Eni Blockchain:
ENI is a high-performance blockchain network built on advanced parallel computingandathree-layer composite consensus mechanism, designed to meet the complex requirements of large-scale commercial applications.
“ENI” is derived from the acronym of the world’s first general-purpose electronic computer, ENIAC (Electronic Numerical Integrator and Computer), a milestone of the computing era. ENIAC broke through the limitations of traditional computation by introducing an innovative electronic computing architecture to solve complex numerical problems in the military domain, pioneering the idea of “breaking computational bottlenecks through technological innovation.”
ENI inherits this core spirit by combining high-performance computing with decentralized technology, focusing on large-scale commercial computing demands in the Web3 era. With a customizable modular architecture and a cluster system that coordinates the mainnet with multi-functional AppChains, ENI enables enterprises and developers to fully harness the potential of Web3.
About SafePal:
Founded in 2018, SafePal is a next generation non-custodial crypto wallet suite backed by Animoca Brands, Binance and Superscrypt. The suite empowers access to decentralized and centralized finance on 200+ blockchains across its hardware, software, and browser extension wallet solutions.
Encompassing a diverse mix of crypto asset management solutions like cross-chain swapping, trading and yielding tools, centralized exchange (CEX) mini programs, a banking gateway and Mastercard for users — SafePal serves over 25 million users globally across 200+ regions and countries in 16 languages.
SFP is a decentralized BEP-20 and ERC-20 token fuelling the SafePal ecosystem with various utilities such as discounts on SafePal products, staking boost and airdrop rewards, seamless conversion to gas tokens, and more.
Trade & Earn 4,000 SafePal X1 Hardware WalletsKyberSwap is launching a 6-week Trade & Earn campaign with 4,000 free SafePal X1 Hardware Wallets up for grabs — worth $280,000 in total (each wallet valued at $70).
Here’s everything you need to know.
1/ Campaign OverviewDuration: 6 weeks, starting from March 16 at 8:00 AM UTCTotal Rewards: 4,000 SafePal X1 Hardware Wallets (each wallet is valued at $70)Weekly Allocation: 667 walletsCost to participants: WALLET IS FREE — participants only cover shipping and any applicable customs taxesNote: Each address can participate across multiple weeks, but can only claim a maximum of one SafePal wallet. Points and registration reset every Monday at 8:00 AM UTC.
2/ Reward AllocationEach week, 667 SafePal X1 Hardware Wallets are reserved for the Top 667 participants on the weekly leaderboard.
a) Leaderboard (667 Wallets)Reserved for the Top 667 participants of that week.Eligible participants must complete their claim within the designated claim period.b) First-Come, First-Served (FCFS) Round (Unclaimed Wallets)Any wallets that remain unclaimed after the leaderboard claim window will move to an FCFS round.The FCFS round is open to eligible participants who were not in the Top 667 that week.Rewards will be distributed in the order of successful claims until the remaining allocation is fully claimed or expired.3/ How to ParticipateVisit kyberswap.comClick “Join Now” on the campaign pageTrade using eligible productsAccumulate points through qualifying trading activityRewards are subject to successful redemption via the claim portal.
4/ Point DistributionFor every $100 volume, participants earn points based on the following distribution:
To appear on the leaderboard, participants must have a trading volume greater than 0Data on the campaign site may take up to 10 minutes to update after a transaction is made.Trading volume is rounded down to the nearest $100. For example, if your trading volume is $199, it will be counted as $100.5/ Eligible ActivitiesPoints are earned through trading activity on kyberswap.com using: Swap, Zap, Cross-Chain Swap, Limit Order, Smart Exit OrdersThe campaign takes place on 6 chains: Ethereum, BNB Chain, Base, Arbitrum, Polygon, Avalanche6/ Important Rules Per ProductSwap
Eligible tokens: All whitelisted tokens on KyberSwapWhitelisted tokens are default tokens available on kyberswap.com and do not require manual “Import” to swap.Excluded activities: Wrap ↔ UnwrapZap
Zap In, Zap Out, Migrate, and Reposition volumes count toward pointsCross-Chain
Only the sender’s volume counts toward pointsLimit Order
Only filled order volume countsUnfilled or canceled orders do not earn points7/ Weekly BonusParticipants can earn up to 170 bonus points per week by using multiple KyberSwap products within the same week:
Use any 2 different products → +20 pointsUse any 3 different products → +50 pointsUse any 4 different products → +100 pointsBonus progress resets weekly.
8/ Claiming & ShippingWithin 48 hours after each week ends, KyberSwap will publish the claim portal links on KyberSwap’s X, Telegram, and Discord for both the top 667 and FCFS participants. Participants should turn on notifications for these channels to receive the latest updates.Claim portal links will be provided for both Leaderboard and FCFS participants.Eligible participants have approximately 7 days to claim.If the deadline is missed, eligibility will expire.The SafePal X1 Hardware Wallets are provided free of charge. Participants are responsible for:
Shipping fees (calculated at checkout)Customs duties and taxes (if applicable)Note:
The wallet is provided by SafePalShipping is limited to countries supported by SafePal: https://safepalsupport.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/20151246730011-Countries-and-Regions-Available-for-ShippingProduct reference: SafePal X1 Hardware Wallet https://www.safepal.com/en/store/x1Ready to Start?4,000 SafePal X1 wallets.
On March 17, Web3 wallet brand SafePal announced its official integration with Polymarket, enabling users to engage in prediction market trades directly within the SafePal App using their EVM assets held in the wallet—no KYC required, and no need to redirect to the Polymarket DApp. This native integration seamlessly merges prediction market trading with crypto asset management, delivering a smoother experience without compromising self-custody. What’s more, SafePal hardware wallet users can explore Polymarket’s market opportunities securely, as their private keys remain fully in cold storage—balancing both security and convenience. Looking ahead, SafePal also plans to push Polymarket-related market trends directly to the App’s news section and gradually support non-EVM assets, allowing users to stay on top of market dynamics and jump into prediction market trades instantly right within the wallet.
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The Fed’s key inflation gauge, the Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) price index, will be released at 20:30 tonight, with markets expecting a sharp rise in May inflation that could reignite rate hike bets. The headline PCE year-over-year growth rate is projected to hit 4.1% in May, up from 3.8% in April and marking its highest level since 2023. Core PCE, which excludes food and energy, is forecast to rise to 3.4% year-over-year, up from 3.3% in April and its highest reading since October 2023. Core PCE has remained above the Fed’s 2% inflation target since 2021. The recent short-term inflation uptick was driven mainly by surging gasoline prices amid the Iran conflict in May. Oil prices have since edged lower following the signing of a peace deal between the U.S. and Iran, but core inflation has strengthened in tandem, indicating that price pressures are not solely tied to geopolitical oil shocks. Data from the CME FedWatch Tool shows that as of Wednesday, markets are pricing in a 34% probability of a 25 basis point rate hike in July. Aditya Bhave, U.S. economist at Bank of America Securities, noted that the recent inflation rebound stems in part from tariffs and one-off disruptions, but successive supply shocks have eroded the Fed’s patience, while deflationary room in the housing sector has largely been exhausted. Data shows that core PCE dipped to 2.6% in April, its lowest level since 2022, but annualized core PCE growth over the past three and six months has hovered near 3.8%.
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Changelly, a leading instant crypto exchange, and SafePal, a next-generation non-custodial crypto wallet manufacturer, are joining forces to help users strengthen the security of their funds while keeping everyday crypto swaps fast and simple. Bringing together Changelly’s instant exchange infrastructure and SafePal’s cold storage expertise, the initiative introduces a limited-edition collection of SafePal S1 hardware wallets to the Changelly community.
According to a recent Changelly survey, over 52% of users prioritize strong asset protection and full control over their funds when choosing a crypto wallet. At the same time, convenience and ease of use remain key factors.
In response to these insights and as part of the collaboration, the companies are introducing a co-branded Limited Edition hardware wallet that integrates Changelly’s seamless swap experience with SafePal’s self-custody infrastructure.
250 Limited-run hardware wallets released exclusively for the Changelly App users
The co-branded Limited Edition SafePal S1 features a design created specifically for the Changelly partnership and is unavailable through standard retail channels. Starting from March 17, any user who swaps in the Changelly mobile app can participate in daily raffles, where 10 Limited Edition SafePal S1 wallets are awarded every 24 hours throughout the campaign period.
Compact and lightweight—roughly the size of a credit card—the SafePal x Changelly hardware wallet provides direct access to Changelly’s favorable rates for crypto-to-crypto swaps. The device stores private keys fully offline and uses QR-code-based transaction signing through an integrated camera to maintain safe transaction authorization. The wallet supports multiple blockchain networks, allowing users to manage 1,000+ cryptocurrencies through a connected mobile app.
Changelly App giveaway campaign
All registered and logged-in users are eligible for the giveaway—they just need to confirm their participation with a click on the in-app main page banner. Any crypto-to-crypto transaction with a value of $50 or higher made through the app enters the 24-hour raffle after confirmation of participation.
To participate in the campaign and get one of the Limited Edition hardware wallets, users need to download the Changelly mobile app via the App Store or Google Play, register or log in to their account, and confirm participation on the dedicated campaign screen. After that, completing a crypto-to-crypto swap of $50 or more automatically enters the user into the daily raffle. Participants can follow in-app updates and check their email to see whether they have been selected as a winner.
Users can increase their chances by completing additional qualifying swaps and entering the raffle on multiple days during the campaign period. Additional entries may also be earned by sharing campaign information on social media.
Full campaign terms & conditions are available here.
A partnership focused on strengthening self-custody
This collaboration comes amid a broader market shift toward self-custody following recent market cycles that reinforced the importance of asset control and counterparty risk awareness. Demand is increasingly focused on solutions that combine secure private key ownership with seamless access to liquidity—positioning infrastructure partnerships like Changelly and SafePal at the center of this trend.
With over 10 years of experience, Changelly is trusted by millions of crypto users across the globe. To its community, Changelly delivers instant crypto-to-crypto swaps and accessible fiat-to-crypto purchasing options. The company’s partners benefit from its APIs, which have been recognized within the industry for their performance and reliability.
SafePal serves over 30 million users globally across 200+ regions and countries in 16 languages. It encompasses a diverse mix of crypto asset management solutions like cross-chain swapping, trading and yielding tools, centralized exchange (CEX) mini-programs, a banking gateway, and Mastercard for users.
About Changelly
Changelly is an instant crypto exchange trusted by over 10 million users worldwide. Founded in 2015, the platform offers secure, intuitive crypto-to-crypto swaps for over 1,000 cryptocurrencies and 24/7 live customer support. Changelly also features a built-in smart fiat on-ramp aggregator, giving users access to up to 220 competitive offers from verified providers, enabling seamless purchases of 350+ cryptocurrencies using 20+ global payment methods.
Changelly is available on desktop (website), iOS (App Store), and Android (Google Play).
About SafePal
Founded in 2018, SafePal is a next-generation non-custodial crypto wallet suite backed by Animoca Brands, Binance, and Superscrypt. The suite empowers access to decentralized and centralized finance on 200+ blockchains across its hardware, software, and browser extension wallet solutions.
We tested four popular hardware wallets — Ledger Nano X, Trezor Safe 5, SafePal S1 Pro, and NGRAVE Zero — across security, usability, price, and real user feedback from crypto twitter. Here’s how they stack up.
Our top picks at a glance Product Best For Our Rating Ledger Nano X Mobile use, large token variety 8.5/10 Trezor Safe 5 Open-source security, everyday use 9/10 SafePal S1 Pro Budget air-gapped option 7.5/10 NGRAVE Zero High-value holdings, max offline security 8/10 How we evaluated We tested each wallet on security certifications, coin support, connectivity (USB, Bluetooth, QR), companion app quality, build materials, price, and backup options. We also pulled real user feedback from crypto twitter to check whether the specs hold up in practice.
Ledger Nano X review
The Ledger Nano X is Ledger’s flagship hardware wallet, priced at $99. It connects via Bluetooth and USB-C, pairs with the Ledger Wallet app on mobile, and supports over 15,000 coins and tokens — making it the widest-coverage option in this lineup.
Features deep-dive: The Nano X is compact (72mm x 18.6mm x 11.7mm, 34g) with a 128×64 OLED display for verifying transactions.
It runs an ST33J2M0 Secure Element chip with EAL5+ certification. The Ledger Wallet app (formerly Ledger Live) handles buying, swapping, staking, and NFT management.
Battery is 100 mAh — fine for sessions but a known weak point long-term, with some users reporting failures within a couple of years.
Pricing/Fees:
Item Cost Ledger Nano X $99 Transaction Fees Network-dependent (via Ledger Wallet app) Buy the Ledger Nano X at Ledger.com
What we like Supports 15,000+ coins and tokens, the most of any wallet here. Bluetooth pairing makes it easy to use with your phone. Ledger Wallet app covers staking, swapping, and NFTs in one place. Small and light enough to carry daily. What we don’t like Battery lasts 3-5 years before it needs replacing. Bluetooth is convenient but adds a wireless attack surface. Ledger Wallet app gets sluggish with large portfolios. What real users say Ledger still carries baggage from the Recover controversy, but sentiment on X has softened — most users who stuck with the Nano X say they’re fine with it now that the feature is opt-in.
The main complaints in 2026 are hardware-related: battery dying early and Bluetooth pairing dropping out.
The Ledger Wallet app also gets heat for being bloated and slow on big portfolios, though altcoin-heavy users say nothing else matches its token coverage.
Our Rating: 8.5/10
Trezor Safe 5 review
The Trezor Safe 5 replaces the Model T at $129. The big upgrades are a color touchscreen with haptic feedback and Bluetooth 5.2 — but the core selling point is the same as always: fully open-source firmware that anyone can audit.
Features deep-dive: The screen is 1.54 inches (240×240) with Gorilla Glass 3, and the haptic motor (Trezor Touch engine) gives physical confirmation on inputs.
Security runs on an OPTIGA Trust M Secure Element, EAL6+ certified, with an NDA-free design so independent researchers can review the hardware.
It connects via USB-C or Bluetooth 5.2 and has a MicroSD slot. Trezor Suite handles transactions, staking (Ethereum via Everstake), and portfolio tracking.
Pricing/Fees:
Item Cost Trezor Safe 5 $129 Transaction Fees Network-dependent (via Trezor Suite) Buy the Trezor Safe 5 at Trezor.io
What we like Firmware is fully open-source and publicly auditable — no NDA required. Color touchscreen and haptic feedback make it the best-feeling Trezor to use. EAL6+ secure element, plus Shamir’s Secret Sharing if you want to split your backup across multiple locations. Ethereum staking built into Trezor Suite via Everstake. What we don’t like Trezor Suite is clean but thin — no built-in swap aggregator or NFT management like Ledger Wallet has. The plastic casing feels cheap for $129. What real users say On X, the Trezor Safe 5 gets a lot of love as the anti-Ledger pick — open-source, no Recover-style surprises. Users like that Trezor Suite is simple and stays out of the way, though DeFi-heavy traders say it’s too barebones compared to Ledger Wallet.
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The plastic build comes up a lot — people don’t love paying $129 for something that feels like it costs half that — but almost nobody reports actual hardware failures.
Our Rating: 9/10
SafePal S1 Pro review
The SafePal S1 Pro costs $89 and is fully air-gapped — no USB, no Bluetooth. Everything runs through QR codes via the built-in camera. It supports over 200 blockchains, which is a lot of coverage for a wallet at this price.
Features Deep-Dive: The screen is a 1.3-inch IPS display (480×600) behind tempered glass, with an aluminum alloy body.
The secure chip is EAL6+ certified, and the 500 mAh battery lasts up to 25 days on standby.
The SafePal App handles transactions through QR scanning and gives access to cross-chain DeFi and banking features in 60+ countries.
Pricing/Fees:
Item Cost SafePal S1 Pro $89 Transaction Fees Network-dependent (via SafePal App) Buy the SafePal S1 Pro at SafePal.com
What we like Under $90 — the cheapest wallet in this roundup by a wide margin. Fully air-gapped, so there’s no wireless or wired attack surface at all. Supports 200+ blockchains, including a lot of smaller chains the others miss. What we don’t like Despite the aluminum spec, the build feels flimsy in hand. Much smaller user base than Ledger or Trezor, which means less community support and fewer third-party guides. What real users say SafePal’s biggest fans tend to be Binance users who like the tight integration and the sub-$90 price. It gets recommended a lot as a first hardware wallet. But the skeptics are loud too — a common take is that SafePal spends more on marketing than on the product itself, and nobody seems to trust it with serious money.
Build quality comes up constantly: people say it feels like a $30 device, not a $90 one.
Our Rating: 7.5/10
NGRAVE Zero review
The NGRAVE Zero costs $398 — by far the most expensive wallet here. It’s fully air-gapped with a fingerprint sensor, aimed squarely at people holding large amounts of crypto who want maximum offline security.
Features deep-dive: The screen is 4 inches (480×800), the largest in this roundup, with a 640×480 camera for QR code scanning.
It runs a dual-core ARM processor and the software is EAL7 certified, though that certification doesn’t cover the full device.
It supports 3,500+ coins.
Backup uses NGRAVE’s proprietary ‘Perfect Key’ system engraved on stainless steel plates rather than a standard seed phrase card.
The NGRAVE LIQUID app handles all transactions through QR codes — the device never connects to anything.
Pricing/Fees:
Item Cost NGRAVE Zero $398 Transaction Fees Network-dependent (via NGRAVE LIQUID) Buy the NGRAVE Zero at NGRAVE.io (Currently sold out)
What we like Fully air-gapped with fingerprint authentication — the most locked-down wallet in this lineup. Built from metal alloy with IP55 dust and water resistance. Feels like it could survive a drop. Backup is engraved on stainless steel plates instead of written on a paper card. What we don’t like $398 is hard to justify unless you’re holding six figures or more in crypto. Setup is involved and daily use is slower than connected wallets — more security than most people need. What real users say NGRAVE barely shows up on X compared to the others — it’s a small user base. The people who do talk about it tend to be whales who like the air-gapped setup and the build quality, and they’ll say it’s the only wallet they’d trust with seven figures.
Everyone else says the same thing: too expensive, too complicated, and hard to recommend when so few people actually use it. Like SafePal, there’s a sense that the marketing runs ahead of the adoption.
Our Rating: 8/10
Side-by-side comparison Criteria Ledger Nano X Trezor Safe 5 SafePal S1 Pro NGRAVE Zero Price $99 $129 $90 $398 Security Certification EAL5+ EAL6+ EAL6+ EAL7 (software) Supported Coins 15,000+ Thousands 200+ blockchains 3,500+ Connectivity USB-C, Bluetooth USB-C, Bluetooth Air-Gapped (QR Code) Air-Gapped (QR Code) Display 128×64 OLED 1.54″ Color (240×240) 1.3″ IPS (480×600) 4″ Color (480×800) Open-Source Partially Fully Partially Limited Backup Method BIP39 (24-word) BIP39/SLIP39 BIP39 Proprietary “Perfect Key” Build Quality Good (Metal) Average (Plastic) Poor (Flimsy) Excellent (Alloy) Companion App Ledger Wallet (Feature-Rich) Trezor Suite (Simple) SafePal App (DeFi Focus) NGRAVE LIQUID (Basic) Which one should you choose? Best Overall: Trezor Safe 5. Its blend of open-source security, modern usability features, and reasonable pricing makes it the top pick for most users in 2026.
Best for Beginners: Ledger Nano X. With extensive coin support and a user-friendly mobile app, it lowers the entry barrier for new crypto users.
Best for Low Fees: SafePal S1 Pro. At under $90, it’s the most affordable option with solid security for cost-conscious buyers.
Best for Security/Privacy: NGRAVE Zero. Its air-gapped design and biometric features cater to those prioritizing maximum protection.
Best for Advanced Users/Traders: Ledger Nano X. Its broad blockchain compatibility and DeFi integrations suit active portfolio managers.
What the crypto community actually says Trezor Safe 5 is the crowd favorite right now — open-source, no drama, and surprisingly popular with whales who just want something simple and trustworthy.
Ledger keeps its audience with altcoin traders who need the token coverage, but the Recover backlash and battery complaints haven’t gone away.
SafePal and NGRAVE both have a credibility gap: SafePal feels like it’s marketed harder than it’s adopted, and NGRAVE is too expensive and niche for most people to have an opinion on at all.
The one thing everyone agrees on — every wallet in this category still has room to improve on build quality and software
FAQs What is the best hardware wallet for 2026? We’d go with the Trezor Safe 5. It’s fully open-source, EAL6+ certified, and the new touchscreen makes it the most usable Trezor yet. It’s the easiest recommendation for most people.
Is Ledger still safe after the Recover controversy? Yes. The Recover feature is opt-in and the EAL5+ secure element hasn’t changed. Ledger has also been more transparent since the backlash. That said, some users on X still don’t trust them after the 2020 data leak and the way Recover was initially rolled out — so it depends on where your comfort level is.
Are air-gapped wallets like SafePal and NGRAVE worth it? If you want zero wireless or wired attack surface, yes. But there are tradeoffs: SafePal’s build feels cheap for what it is, and NGRAVE costs $398, which only makes sense if you’re holding a lot of crypto. For most people, a connected wallet with a good secure element is plenty.
Which hardware wallet supports the most tokens? Ledger Nano X, by a lot — over 15,000 coins and tokens. SafePal covers 200+ blockchains, which is second in chain variety but a different metric. Trezor and NGRAVE support thousands but don’t compete on sheer numbers.
Is Trezor’s open-source firmware a big advantage? It is if you care about verifiability. Anyone can audit Trezor’s code without signing an NDA. Ledger’s firmware is partially closed and NGRAVE’s is limited too, so you’re taking their word for more of the stack. For most users this won’t change daily experience, but for the security-conscious crowd it’s a dealbreaker.
How important is build quality in a hardware wallet? Depends on how you use it. If it lives in a drawer, it barely matters. If you carry it around, the Ledger and NGRAVE feel solid — metal bodies, decent weight. The Trezor Safe 5 and SafePal S1 Pro both feel lighter and cheaper in hand, which is the most common complaint about both.
Can I use a hardware wallet for DeFi and NFTs? Ledger Nano X has the best DeFi and NFT support through the Ledger Wallet app. SafePal’s app also connects to DeFi protocols across chains. Trezor Suite is more limited here — it handles basics but doesn’t have a built-in NFT manager or swap aggregator.
Final Verdict The Trezor Safe 5 is our top pick for 2026. Open-source firmware, EAL6+ certification, and the best interface Trezor has made — it’s the wallet we’d recommend to most people.
Ledger Nano X is still the move if you need massive token coverage or use DeFi heavily, but the Recover baggage and battery issues keep it in second place.
SafePal S1 Pro is worth it if you want air-gapped security for under $90 and can live with the build quality.
NGRAVE Zero is the best-secured wallet here on paper, but at $398 it only makes sense if you’re protecting a serious bag.
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We are excited to announce the integration of MST blockchain, a Layer-1 infrastructure network focused on scalable architecture, real-world asset integration, quantum-ready security, and ecosystem-driven adoption. Native assets like $MSTC will be supported on the SafePal software and hardware wallet, further enhancing cross-chain interoperability.
With the latest SafePal wallet app update, users can now store, send, and receive native assets for MST blockchain through the SafePal mobile app here and hardware wallet line here respectively.
About MST Blockchain: MST Blockchain is a Layer-1 infrastructure network focused on scalable architecture, real-world asset integration, quantum-ready security, and ecosystem-driven adoption. The network continues expanding its validator ecosystem, developer community, and institutional partnerships globally.
About SafePal: Founded in 2018, SafePal is a next generation non-custodial crypto wallet suite backed by Animoca Brands, Binance and Superscrypt. The suite empowers access to decentralized and centralized finance on 200+ blockchains across its hardware, software, and browser extension wallet solutions.
Encompassing a diverse mix of crypto asset management solutions like cross-chain swapping, trading and yielding tools, centralized exchange (CEX) mini programs, a banking gateway and Mastercard for users — SafePal serves 30 million users globally across 200+ regions and countries in 16 languages.SFP is a decentralized BEP-20 and ERC-20 token fuelling the SafePal ecosystem with various utilities such as discounts on SafePal products, staking boost and airdrop rewards, seamless conversion to gas tokens, and more.
We are excited to announce the integration of Lemon Chain, a high-speed, low-cost, and EVM-compatible blockchain built to power real-world utility and digital innovation. Native assets like $LEMX will be supported on the SafePal software and hardware wallet, further enhancing cross-chain interoperability.
With the latest SafePal wallet app update, users can now store, send, and receive native assets for lemon chain network through the SafePal mobile app here and hardware wallet line here respectively.
About Lemon Chain:
The Lemon Chain network is a high-speed, low-cost, and EVM-compatible blockchain built to power real-world utility and digital innovation.
With its advanced Delegated Proof-of-Stake (dPoS) consensus, sub-second finality, and ultra-low transaction fees, Lemon Chain offers the perfect environment for developers, businesses, and creators to build scalable decentralized applications (dApps) and tokenize real-world assets. Designed for mass adoption, Lemon Chain bridges traditional industries with blockchain technology through transparent, secure, and efficient infrastructure.
About SafePal:
Founded in 2018, SafePal is a next generation non-custodial crypto wallet suite backed by Animoca Brands, Binance and Superscrypt. The suite empowers access to decentralized and centralized finance on 200+ blockchains across its hardware, software, and browser extension wallet solutions.
Encompassing a diverse mix of crypto asset management solutions like cross-chain swapping, trading and yielding tools, centralized exchange (CEX) mini programs, a banking gateway and Mastercard for users — SafePal serves 30 million users globally across 200+ regions and countries in 16 languages.SFP is a decentralized BEP-20 and ERC-20 token fuelling the SafePal ecosystem with various utilities such as discounts on SafePal products, staking boost and airdrop rewards, seamless conversion to gas tokens, and more.
March 31 — Per on-chain detective ZachXBT’s monitoring, a Kraken user is suspected of falling victim to a social engineering attack, losing roughly $18.2 million. The attacker launched their operation roughly 45 minutes prior, using the SafePal wallet to transfer assets from the Ethereum network to Bitcoin’s network via the decentralized cross-chain protocol THORChain.
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According to Hyperinsight’s monitoring, SK Hynix officially announced its U.S. listing date today, targeting a July 10 debut on the NASDAQ. The company had previously disclosed a over $29 billion listing fundraising plan yesterday afternoon. Driven by listing optimism, SKHX surged 14% intraday, hitting $1930 at press time, with a daily trading volume of $407 million and open interest of $237 million. Since the news broke yesterday, 10 whales have built positions in SKHX on Hyperliquid, 9 of which opened long positions totaling around $21.27 million, at an average entry price of ~$1797.8 and average unweighted liquidation price of ~$1390.6. With price gains, all 9 long positions are now in unrealized profit. Market data shows that positions of over $1 million amount to roughly $140 million, with a long-short ratio (longs/shorts) of ~0.715. The average entry price for longs is ~$1672, while shorts average ~$1640. The nearest short liquidation threshold stands at $2149, just $200 away from the current price, mounting short-side pressure. -HyperInsight Bot is now live. Add @HyperInsightBot to your Telegram group, set it as admin (enable message sending permission) to auto-sync on-chain updates.
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The "Retail vs. Wall Street" concept-linked token WEN continues its strong run, rising over 18% in after-hours trading.
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The entire cryptocurrency market is down across the board; funding rates indicate BTC remains in bearish territory, while ETH’s bullish sentiment is significantly stronger than BTC’s.
According to HTX market data, Bitcoin is currently trading at $61,684.51, down 1.88% in the past 24 hours; Ethereum is at $1,647.36, down 1.48% over the same period. Current funding rates on major centralized exchanges (CEXs) show a clear divergence between BTC and ETH: BTC rates across all platforms have fallen back into bearish territory, while ETH rates on most platforms remain above the neutral range, indicating significantly stronger bullish sentiment for ETH than BTC. BlockBeats Note: Funding rates are fees set by cryptocurrency trading platforms to maintain the balance between contract prices and underlying asset prices, typically applicable to perpetual contracts. They serve as a fund exchange mechanism between long and short traders; platforms do not collect these fees, instead using them to adjust the cost or return of traders holding contracts, so that contract prices stay close to the underlying asset prices. A funding rate of 0.01% is the benchmark. A rate above 0.01% indicates broad bullish market sentiment, while a rate below 0.005% signals widespread bearish sentiment.
SafePal integrates XYSwap to bring native, non-custodial TRX staking to mobile and hardware wallet. Earn up to ~10% APY from TRON energy rental and SR rewards. SafePal is thrilled to announce its official integration with XYSwap, a cross-chain liquidity aggregator, bringing native TRX staking directly to the SafePal wallet ecosystem. Through this integration, non-custodial TRX staking on SafePal is now live on both the SafePal mobile app and the SafePal S1 and X1 hardware wallet line.
Stake TRX and earn up to ~10% APY on TRX holdings, with no lock-up periods, no third-party dApps, and full non-custodial control over their assets.
The TRX staking product is built on TRON Stake 2.0, the TRON blockchain's native staking protocol. Yield compounds automatically on every interaction, you can add to your stake at any time (minimum of 1 TRX per deposit), and submit an unstaking request (with a 15 day withdrawal queue).
Whether you use the SafePal app on iOS or Android, or manage assets through the SafePal S1 and X1 hardware wallet line, the full TRX staking experience is available to you in one place. To get started, download/update the SafePal mobile app and follow the staking guide.
What Is TRX? TRON’s Native Cryptocurrency Explained TRX is the native cryptocurrency of the TRON blockchain (one of the most widely used blockchains in the world). Launched in 2017 by the TRON Foundation, TRX powers the full range of activity on the TRON network: from paying transaction fees and accessing decentralised applications (dApps) to participating in network governance and earning staking rewards.
The TRON blockchain was designed for high-throughput, low-cost digital content and financial transactions. It is best known today as the dominant network for USDT-TRC20 and one of the widely transferred stablecoins in the world. Every USDT-TRC20 transfer, every DeFi interaction, and every smart contract call on TRON consumes Energy, which is generated by staking TRX.
What Is TRX Used For? TRX has several core use cases within the TRON ecosystem:
Transaction fees: TRX is the gas token of the TRON network. Users who do not stake TRX to generate free Energy or Bandwidth burn TRX directly to pay for transactions.Governance: TRX holders can stake their tokens to receive votes, which are used to elect TRON’s 27 Super Representatives (SR) and the validator nodes that produce blocks and govern the network.Staking rewards: By staking TRX under TRON Stake 2.0, holders earn a share of block rewards distributed by Super Representatives, plus income from renting out the Energy their staked TRX generates.DeFi and dApps: TRX is the primary currency across TRON’s DeFi ecosystem, including lending protocols, decentralised exchanges, and yield products.USDT-TRC20 infrastructure: Because every USDT-TRC20 transfer consumes TRON Energy, the TRX staking and energy rental economy is directly underpinned by stablecoin demand on the network. TRX and staking: Staking TRX is one of the most direct ways to put TRX to work and earn TRX rewards. Rather than holding TRX passively, stakers contribute Energy and voting power to the TRON network and earn compounding yield in return. The TRX staking product makes this accessible without leaving your SafePal wallet.
What Is TRX Staking? TRX staking is the process of pledging your TRX tokens on the TRON blockchain to earn rewards. Under TRON Stake 2.0 (TRON's current staking protocol), staked TRX generates two types of yield: income from TRON Super Representative (SR) voting rewards, and income from renting out the Energy your staked TRX generates.
SafePal's TRX staking is a flexible staking product, meaning there is no mandatory lock-up period for depositing funds. You can top up your stake at any time and submit an unstaking request whenever you choose, with the only waiting period being the 15-day unstaking cooldown (14 days enforced by the TRON Stake 2.0 protocol itself with an additional 1 day buffer).
Once you submit an unstaking request, it cannot be cancelled.
TRX Staking APY: ~10% and How Compound Rewards Are Calculated SafePal's TRX staking currently offers an estimated ~10% annual percentage yield (APY). This is a floating TRX staking APY and moves with real-time supply and demand in the TRON energy rental market and with Super Representative voting reward rates. It is not a fixed or guaranteed return.
How TRX Staking Rewards Compound SafePal's TRX staking uses compound interest. Each time you interact with the staking contract (i.e. deposit, top up, or unstake), the protocol recalculates your accumulated TRX staking rewards up to that point and folds them into your principal. This means your TRX rewards automatically earn further rewards, with no manual reinvestment required.
When you top up your TRX stake: the additional TRX begins earning from the moment of deposit and joins the compound calculation alongside your existing balance.When you submit an unstaking request: that portion of your staked TRX stops earning rewards upon commencement of the 15-day waiting period. Interest stops only once you complete the withdrawal. Example: 1,000 TRX staked at ~10% APY grows to approximately 1,100 TRX after one year through compounding alone with no manual action needed. The more often you interact with the contract, the more precisely your TRX staking rewards compound.
TRX Staking Yield Sources: TRON SR Rewards and Energy Rental Income The TRX staking yield distributed by SafePal comes from two distinct income streams, both rooted in genuine TRON network activity.
Source 1: TRON Super Representative Voting Rewards Staking TRX under TRON Stake 2.0 generates voting power on the TRON blockchain. SafePal uses this accumulated voting power to vote for TRON Super Representatives (SRs), which are the elected validators who produce blocks and govern the TRON network. In return for votes, SRs distribute a share of their block rewards back to voters in TRX. These SR voting rewards form one component of the TRX staking yield SafePal distributes to stakers.
Source 2: TRON Energy Rental Income Staked TRX also generates TRON Energy (the resource consumed by every smart contract interaction on the TRON blockchain, including USDT-TRC20 transfers). Rather than burning TRX to cover energy costs themselves, many TRON users and protocols rent energy from a pool. The staked TRX via the XYSwap integration contributes to this rental pool, and renters pay TRX to access the Energy. That TRON energy rental income forms the second component of the TRX staking yield returned to stakers.
Energy rental demand is structurally high because TRON processes a high volume of USDT-TRC20 transactions, creating consistent, around-the-clock demand for rented Energy from traders, remittance users, DeFi protocols, and exchanges.
How TRX staking yield flows: Your staked TRX generates voting power (SR rewards) + Energy (rental income). Both income streams are pooled and distributed back to you as compounding TRX staking rewards (~10% APY).
Yield-only product: TRX staking through the XYSwap integration is yield-only. The Energy, Bandwidth, and voting power generated by TRON Stake 2.0 are used internally to produce the TRX yield and are not passed to stakers as individual on-chain rights or resources.
SafePal x XYSwap Native TRX Staking: Mobile App and S1/X1 Hardware Wallet The new TRX staking integration for XYSwap and is available on both the SafePal mobile app and hardware wallet line. This removes the inconvenience of navigating to an external dApp and trusting an unfamiliar contract, removing unnecessary friction and risk.
The entire TRX staking cycle of depositing, topping up, monitoring rewards, unstaking, and withdrawing is managed inside SafePal mobile app interface without the need for external browsers and copy-pasting of contract addresses. The experience is equally smooth whether you're using SafePal on your phone or signing transactions with SafePal S1 or X1 hardware wallets
TRX Staking on the SafePal Mobile App The SafePal mobile app brings TRX staking with a purpose-built staking interface. Open the SafePal app, navigate to the wallet tab at the bottom, followed by the Earn tab on top, and select the TRX staking option, enter the desired amount (a minimum of 1 TRX is required) and confirm.
The mobile app is the fastest way to stake TRX, top up an existing position, or initiate an unstaking request. Your staking dashboard updates in real time, showing your current position, accumulated rewards, and compound interest as it builds.
TRX Staking with the SafePal Hardware Wallet Line TRX staking is fully supported on the SafePal S1 and X1 hardware wallet lines, making it one of the few ways to stake TRX with a hardware wallet without relying on a centralized platform or browser extension.
For every TRX staking or unstaking transaction initiated through the SafePal app for a hardware wallet address, physical confirmation is required on the device. This means even if your connected phone is compromised, no staking action can execute without you pressing a button on the hardware wallet.
For users who hold significant TRX and want the highest possible security standard, this is the recommended way to stake. Your private keys never leave the device and remain offline and encrypted in the secure element chipset in the hardware wallets..
How to Stake TRX on the SafePal Mobile App: Step-by-Step Guide Staking TRX on the SafePal mobile app takes under two minutes on iOS or Android. Follow these steps to start earning TRX staking rewards:
Update the SafePal app to the latest version: TRX staking is rolling out this week. Update via the App Store or Google Play to unlock the Stake feature.Open your wallet in the SafePal app: Open the SafePal app, navigate to the wallet tab at the bottom, followed by the Earn tab on top, and select the XYSwap TRX staking optionEnter the TRX amount you want to stake: The minimum TRX staking amount is 1 TRX for each deposit. There is no maximum.Confirm the staking transaction: The transaction is signed locally on your device. A small TRON network gas fee applies, deducted from your TRX balance.Monitor your TRX staking rewards in real time: Your staking dashboard shows your current position and accumulated compound rewards, updated on every contract interaction. Top up at any time by repeating from step 2. How to Stake TRX with the SafePal S1 and X1 Hardware Wallet Line The SafePal S1 and X1 hardware wallet works together with the SafePal mobile app. TRX staking transactions are initiated in the app, then signed and confirmed physically on the hardware wallet device with your private keys remaining offline and encrypted in the secure element chipset.. Here is how to stake TRX using the hardware wallet:
Connect your SafePal hardware wallet to the SafePal mobile app: Open the app and ensure your hardware wallet is paired and detected. Update the app and S1 and X1 firmware to the latest version.Select your TRX wallet in the SafePal app: Navigate to the TRX asset page. The Stake button appears alongside Send and Receive.Enter the TRX amount you want to stake: The minimum TRX staking amount is 1 TRX. There is no maximum.Review the transaction details in the SafePal app, then confirm on the hardware wallet: The app displays the staking transaction for your review. When ready, the S1 or X1 hardware wallet will prompt you to physically confirm. Press the confirm button on the device to sign the transaction.The staking transaction broadcasts to TRON: Your S1 or X1 signs the transaction in its secure element and broadcasts it to the TRON blockchain. TRX staking rewards begin compounding immediately.S1 and X1 security advantage: Every TRX staking, top-up, and unstaking transaction must be physically approved on the S1 or X1 device. No staking action can be executed remotely, even if your connected phone is fully compromised, making the S1 and X1 hardware wallets a more secure way to stake TRX. How to Unstake TRX on SafePal: The 15-Day Process Explained Unstaking TRX on SafePal follows TRON Stake 2.0 rules, which divide the unstaking process into two sequential stages. Understanding this before you stake TRX is important.
Stage 1: Submit Your TRX Unstaking Request You can submit a TRX unstaking request at any time from within the SafePal app. The minimum unstaking amount is 1 TRX.
Important: Unstaking cannot be cancelled once executed. Once a TRX unstaking request is submitted, it cannot be reversed. This is a TRON Stake 2.0 protocol constraint, not a SafePal restriction. Confirm you are ready before proceeding.
Stage 2: 15-Day Waiting Period and Withdrawal After submitting, your TRX unstaking enters a mandatory 15-day waiting period. This applies across the TRON network to all stakers, regardless of wallet or platform.
Your TRX will cease to compound staking interest upong commencement of the15-day waiting period. The unstaking cannot be cancelled , and stakers will be able to claim completion of the 15 day waiting period. Your TRX (original principal plus all accumulated staking rewards) returns to your SafePal wallet balance.
Frequently Asked Questions What is TRX? TRX is the native cryptocurrency of the TRON blockchain. It is used to pay for TRON transactions, vote for Super Representatives in TRON governance, access DeFi applications, and generate Energy and Bandwidth resources through staking.
TRX is also the token underlying USDT-TRC20 infrastructure. As every USDT transfer on TRON consumes Energy, demand for TRX staking is structurally tied to stablecoin activity on the network.
What is TRON Stake 2.0? TRON Stake 2.0 is the current staking mechanism on the TRON blockchain. It allows TRX holders to lock their tokens to generate TRON Energy and Bandwidth resources, earn voting power to elect Super Representatives, and receive staking rewards. SafePal's TRX staking product is built on TRON Stake 2.0.
How do I stake TRX on the SafePal mobile app? Open the SafePal mobile app on iOS or Android, navigate to the wallet tab at the bottom, followed by the Earn tab on top, and select the TRX staking option and enter your amount (minimum 1 TRX), and confirm.
TRX staking rewards begin compounding immediately. The full process takes under two minutes.
Can I stake TRX with the SafePal S1 or X1 hardware wallet? Yes. TRX staking on SafePal is fully supported on the SafePal S1 hardware wallet. Staking and unstaking transactions are initiated through the SafePal mobile app and then confirmed physically on the S1 or X1 device. Your private keys never leave the hardware wallet, and no staking transaction can execute without physical approval on the S1 or X1 hardware wallets, making it a more secure way to stake TRX.
What is the TRX staking APY on SafePal? SafePal's TRX staking currently offers approximately 10% APY. This is a floating TRX staking APY and varies based on TRON energy rental demand and Super Representative voting reward rates. It is not a fixed or guaranteed return.
How are TRX staking rewards calculated? TRX staking rewards on SafePal use compound interest. Each time you interact with the staking contract to deposit, top up, or unstake, the system recalculates your accumulated rewards and folds them into your principal for the next period.
Your TRX staking rewards earn further rewards automatically, with no manual reinvestment needed.
Where does TRX staking yield come from? TRX staking yield from the XYSwap integration comes from two sources:
TRON Super Representative voting rewards: Voting for TRON SRs using the voting power generated by staked TRX, and block rewards are passed back to stakers.
TRON energy rental income: Staked TRX generates Energy that is rented to TRON users and protocols for USDT-TRC20 transfers and DeFi interactions, generating TRX rental fees that flow to stakers.
How long does it take to unstake TRX for the XYSwap integration? Unstaking TRX takes 15 days. After submitting an unstaking request, TRON Stake 2.0 enforces a 14-day waiting period, with an additional 1 day buffer for the XYSwap staking feature before funds can be withdrawn. After 15 days, stakers can complete the withdrawal and claim the staked TRX and rewards to their wallets.
Can I cancel a TRX unstaking request on SafePal? No. Once a TRX unstaking request is submitted, it cannot be cancelled or reversed. This is a TRON Stake 2.0 protocol constraint and not a SafePal restriction. Ensure you are ready to proceed before confirming an unstaking request.
Does TRX earn staking interest during the 15-day unstaking wait? No. TRX in the 15-day unstaking waiting period stops compounding staking interest.
Is TRX staking from the SafePal and XYSwap integration safe? Yes. TRX staking is fully non-custodial on both the SafePal mobile app and the SafePal S1 or X1 hardware wallet. Your private keys never leave your device. On the mobile app, all transactions are signed locally on your phone before reaching TRON.
With the hardware wallets, every TRX staking transaction requires physical confirmation on the respective devices, meaning no staking action can execute even if your connected phone is compromised.
What is the minimum amount of TRX I need to stake? The minimum TRX staking amount on SafePal is 1 TRX. This applies to initial deposits, top-ups, and unstaking requests. There is no maximum staking limit.
Are there fees for TRX staking on SafePal for the XWSwap integration? SafePal does not charge a commission on TRX staking rewards. Standard TRON network gas fees apply when you initiate on-chain transactions (i.e. staking, topping up, or unstaking). These fees are paid in TRX from your wallet and are set by the TRON network, not by SafePal.
Do I receive TRON Energy or voting rights when I stake TRX on SafePal? No. The TRX staking feature is a yield-only product. The Energy, Bandwidth, and voting power generated by TRON Stake 2.0 are used internally to produce the TRX staking yield and governance rights are not passed to individual stakers.
Start Staking TRX on SafePal App and Hardware Wallet TRX staking on SafePal is live on the SafePal mobile app and the SafePal S1 and X1 hardware wallet.
Deposit your TRX and start earning up to ~10% APY through TRON energy rental and SR voting rewards compounding automatically, in full self-custody.
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About SafePal: Founded in 2018, SafePal is a next generation non-custodial crypto wallet suite backed by Animoca Brands, Binance and Superscrypt. The suite empowers access to decentralized and centralized finance on 200+ blockchains across its hardware, software, and browser extension wallet solutions.
Encompassing a diverse mix of crypto asset management solutions like cross-chain swapping, trading and yielding tools, centralized exchange (CEX) mini programs, a banking gateway and Mastercard for users — SafePal serves 30 million users globally across 200+ regions and countries in 16 languages.
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Full Disclaimer: The ~10% APY figure is a floating estimate based on current TRON network conditions including TRON energy rental demand and Super Representative voting reward rates. It is subject to change without notice and is not a fixed or guaranteed return.
The XYSwap staking product is built on TRON Stake 2.0. The mandatory 15-day unstaking waiting period applies and cannot be waived.
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Cryptocurrency investment is subject to high market risks. Please invest cautiously. SafePal will not be responsible for any investment losses. SafePal will not be liable whatsoever for any direct or consequential loss arising from the participation of its activities.
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The well-known eSports gaming platform Elfin Metaverse has partnered with Coin98 Super Wallet to connect eSports and GameFi. They aim to create earning opportunities for their users through eSports and GameFi.
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Coin98 Coin (C98) is the native cryptocurrency of the Coin98 network, serving both as a utility token and a governance token.
What is Coin98 (C98)?Coin98 (C98) is a DeFi solution that allows users to access cross-chain swaps, staking, and yield farming. The Coin98 exchange describes itself as a multi-chain liquidity aggregator supporting assets across various blockchains, including but not limited to Ethereum, Binance Smart Chain, Solana, and Tron.
Among Coin98’s offerings is a wallet supporting over 20 networks on both mobile and desktop platforms. The Coin98 team’s roadmap includes plans to develop a blockchain analytics platform, a lending and borrowing platform, a megafarm, a derivatives market, and an NFT marketplace. In July 2021, Coin98 was a Binance Launchpad project.
Coin98 is a unique project due to the number of blockchains it supports. Its founders include Thanh Le, an early investor in THORChain, Band Protocol, and Alpha Finance, and Vinh The Ngyuyen. Khiem Dang is also a co-founder of Kytek Software.
C98 Coin is supported on Ethereum, Binance Smart Chain, and Solana. It operates on ERC-20, BEP-20, and SPL standards.
Where to Buy C98 Coin?C98 Coin can be safely bought and sold on Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume. On the Binance platform, C98 Coin is traded in pairs such as C98/BTC, C98/BNB, C98/BUSD, and C98/USDT.
To purchase C98 Coin, one must first register on the Binance exchange. After completing the registration, transfer cryptocurrency or fiat currency to your Binance wallet. Once the transfer is complete, you can purchase C98 Coin from any of the four pairs mentioned above. To buy from the C98/USDT trading pair, first navigate to the interface for this pair. Enter the desired amount in the field provided in the limit section of the C98/USDT interface. After specifying the amount, the purchase is completed by executing the Buy C98 order.
Disclaimer: The information contained in this article does not constitute investment advice. Investors should be aware that cryptocurrencies carry high volatility and therefore risk, and should conduct their own research.
