BlackPool Bulletin #51
This week, Web3 brought us a few unexpected updates and unveilings. Certik, the "security-focused" ranking platform, needs to audit itself. Meanwhile, Apple has found itself in legal hot water once again. And, Blur is riding wave after wave.
1. A Social Layer-3
2. Present & Future of Ethereum Staking
3. CertiK Fumbles Again
4. Argent Feels Generous
5. Crypto Winter Might Not Be Over
6. But BRC-20 Might Change That
7. The One-Man Scam
8. Blur Births Blend
9. Apple Just Apple-ing
10. The NFTs Behind Web3
11. Spotlight - @CrossTheAges
- Looks like Web3 Social is gaining ground. @LensProtocol just introduced Momoka, a Layer 3 scaling solution that improves Lens' scalability by processing Polygon transactions off-chain.
What it’s like seeing Momoka in action pic.twitter.com/vIuGe9ecow
— Lens Protocol (@LensProtocol) April 28, 2023
2. A thread on tokenomics, the future of Ethereum staking, and the promise of cryptocurrency being the best way to financial freedom.
1/ The present & future of Ethereum staking:
— Ignas | DeFi Research (@DefiIgnas) April 25, 2023
• Market leaders
• Best yields
• Trends
• Future catalysts
And a few thoughts on financial freedom 💭
3. Certik missed ANOTHER vulnerability— one to the tune of $1.82mil. Ouch!
zkSync DEX Merlin which got Certik Audit was hacked, more than $1.82 million in stolen funds, LP has been drained. Recently, the zkSync project has mixed quality. please check carefully. https://t.co/wEYOPXMwMZ
— Wu Blockchain (@WuBlockchain) April 26, 2023
4. Something's cooking over at Argent. I wonder what they have in store.
something is about to drop
— Argent (@argentHQ) April 28, 2023
make sure your argent x wallet is funded
and get ready to collect pic.twitter.com/mv8CIJluuA
5. Just when we thought we could start apeing again! Ape sigh.. According to some, we need to brace ourselves. Here's an update on crypto, macro, and the markets.
The problem with markets right now isn't that conditions have suddenly flipped bearish overnight, it's actually the opposite.
— Fabian D. (@_FabianHD) April 24, 2023
The problem is that conditions are about as accommodative as they are going to get, but markets are no longer taking the bait.
here's how I see it... https://t.co/Pjja5snF2h
6. Have you seen all the noise about BRC-20 on Twitter? Is this the next market driver?
The BRC-20 Token Standard on Bitcoin
— francesco (@francescoglt) April 27, 2023
🧵 👇 pic.twitter.com/pkFucZLgzg
7. One wallet address is behind 114 Meme coin rugs! Stay safu, degens!
Over the past 1.5 months one person has created 114 meme coin scams.
— ZachXBT (@zachxbt) April 26, 2023
Each time stolen funds from the scam are sent to the exact same deposit address.
0x739c58807B99Cb274f6FD96B10194202b8EEfB47 pic.twitter.com/uwVAiG9WGG
8. Another one-up for Blur with the introduction of Blend, a peer-to-peer perpetual lending protocol for NTFs.
1/ Introducing Blend: the Peer-to-Peer Perpetual Lending Protocol for NFTs.
— Blur (@blur_io) May 1, 2023
Built in collaboration with @danrobinson and @transmissions11 at @paradigm, Blend enables 10x higher yield opportunities than current DeFi protocols and unlocks greater liquidity for NFTs.
Here’s how 👇 pic.twitter.com/uOFC6i3LSq
1/ Blur Lending, aka Blend, is NOW LIVE.
— Blur (@blur_io) May 1, 2023
If you have a Punk, you can now borrow up to 42 ETH within seconds.
If you want an Azuki, you can now buy one with just 2 ETH up front.
Points have been updated as well. Learn more 👇 pic.twitter.com/jRBwE8DYEo
9. Ha! Take that, BigTech! Court finds Apple's 30% NFT Tax Mandate on iOS— forcing developers to use its in-app payment system for NFT transactions— violates California's Unfair Competition Law.
JUST IN:🚨Apple's 30% Tax Mandate on iOS Is Illegal, Judge Affirms—And That Could Be Good for #Crypto and #NFT's - decrypt pic.twitter.com/3O0mlp77YX
— Crypto Macro (@cryptomacro14) April 25, 2023
10. Take a look at the most influential and revolutionary NFT collections that have helped shape Web3 culture!
nft now Staff
💡 Game Spotlight - Cross The Ages®
The Cross The Ages Universe is set in a dystopian world where mystical creatures and masters of magic clash with AI-powered cyborgs in a battle for the last remaining power resources. It is a compelling gaming universe where free-to-play meets play-and-earn, physical collectable cards meet NFTs, and fantasy meets sci-fi.
The game is based on seven fantasy and science fiction novels, written by award-winning authors, which are available for free in multiple languages. Cross The Ages is a mobile-first collectable card game that offers a complete value cycle, from mobile gaming to desktop gaming, leveraging blockchain technology, and finally to physical collectable cards using near-field communication technology.
Players compete individually and in teams to earn valuable NFTs while embarking on Metaverse quests to discover priceless Easter eggs hidden in the novels. The project is led by a dedicated team of over 180 professionals, including established game developers, renowned visual artists, authors, and blockchain experts.
Ape tip: Keep our eyes on it, and dig into the WP all alphas are there
Apes Readings :
→ The Ultimate Guide to Azuki NFTs: Everything You Need to Know
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