Hello everyone... Really crazy this week since we're seeing BTC at 78k, like I wouldn't imagine seeing that there. But here we are.. There are a lot of tokens trading against bitcoin, as I like to say IP now.

I heard a lot about layer 2 projects, but reading on IP, they are specifically designed for intellectual property. That’s pretty different from the usual L2 scaling narratives. So IP is trying to build an entire ecosystem where IP can be tokenized, licensed and even monetized in new ways.

I’ve also been seeing a lot of talk about the Programmable IP License from them. From what I understand, it lets creators set the terms for how their work gets used and ensures they get paid automatically.

Anyways I am also surprised how IP token price is holding up, especially with the market being so bearish right now. It’s been listed on a lot of exchanges, and I’ve even noticed some community campaigns like this going on as well, which causing a lot of traders coming up.

What do you guys think of this token? Do you think this is a good project or it's just short term?

Last year brought surprising trends in how the market reacted especially toward the end of the year. A biggest shift in the market during the last month led to massive trading volumes across exchanges.

Based on results from CCData, there are some changes in combined market share (spot and derivatives market). These exchanges were the biggest beneficiaries of 2024.

Even though, Binance and OKX faced market share losses, Bitget and Coinbase were among the top gainers. This isn't surprising since they have been doing something like bringing out powerful trading tools and giving out earning opportunities through events, savings, launchx, poolx, which attracted users in large.

So, what factors do you guys think will drive market share changes in 2025?

Well this project is something I keep thinking about cos I'm curious to see how it evolves and innovates with their device. Basically they’ve introduced smartphone priced at $99, which seems to offer kind of crypto similiar to solana. It comes preloaded with Web3 apps potentially giving users access to crypto games, wallets and payment infrastructure.

You can learn more about them here: https://x.com/JamboTechnology?t=MFecAIx4TXkA8tJFmEG3RQ&s=09

I think the affordability and functionality of this device make it worth it, especially for regions where access to such technology has been limited.

And talking about their token, this runs the whole Jambo ecosystem, which plays an important role in facilitating transactions, rewards & governance. Currently they have a pre-market on Bybit and launchX event on Bitget ongoing, which brought a lot of attention as that's how I got to know about this in the first place.

But do you guys think this phone has a better chance of beating the Solana phone we've seen?

I believe many of us here trade in CEX, while some are on dex as they don't support centralization.. But whether you're supporting or not, CEXs are moving fast in terms of adoption as almost in the blink of an eye...

So, what I think makes an exchange top-tier, firstly strong security measures that protects user funds, and having top notch customer support secondly earning opportunities like Launchpool, PoolX, savings, staking and more, and thirdly, user friendly interface that makes your trading more easier and having powerful trading tools like copy trading, futures and etc. That's my opinion of what I think is to be a good exchange. You guys are free to add or correct me if there are any..

Based on a report by CryptoDep I saw, there are 10 CEX that are most downloaded exchange apps. Binance, Coinbase, Bybit, Bitget and others.

Source link: https://x.com/Crypto_Dep/status/1877345413981708749

Let's talk about some of the exhanges current developments here:

• Binance is still top 1, there have been some changes since CZ returned, rebranding of their Binance Labs, They're now expanding investments beyond crypto into AI and biotech, signaling a broader focus. Recently, they've also been making moves like delisting certain tokens, such as WRX, following security concerns and regulatory scrutiny. Even though they got a lot of criticism for listing memecoins such as ACt, PNUT and others.
  
  
• Coinbase shares are off to a strong start this year as the cryptocurrency exchange continues to benefit from optimism that the incoming Trump administration. But the SEC is scrutinizing Coinbase's crypto asset accounting practices, especially after addressing similar issues with competitors.
  
  
• Bybit has strengthened its position in the crypto derivatives market, contributing to the sector's growth. They've introduced transformative products like bbSOL, the LST token on its Web3 staking platform.
  
  
• Bitget is not just top4 downloaded app but also ranks 3rd in crypto derivatives market. They recently secured a partnership with LALIGA, aiming to boost Web3 adoption across key markets. They've also set new standards in pre-market trading with record trading volume and global reach.
  
  

So what do you guys think? Do you think top exchanges with this continuous growth and updates will push more adoption and bring in more people in crypto space? I feel like there's more to it as I have seen unexpected things in crypto that are beyond impossible.

You know guys what's interesting? The development of DePIN. It has evolved so much that it's kinda hard to ignore its potential. I know that a few of you guys have been discussing this, maybe I can know even more what's possible with it..

There are a lot of depin projects, really good ones with goals and solutions. There's interesting one I've been holding its airdrop. Grass Io, which focuses on monetizing unused internet bandwidth and using those data to improve AI..

I have also seen some solutions come to handy, such as U2U project, they leverage advanced DAG technology and EVM compatibility for ultra-fast transactions and scalability. Their unique subnet tech enables developers to build scalable, independent networks, perfect for DePIN apps. Not to mention their U2U token powers the network's innovation incubation programs, where devs can propose and receive support for their projects. It's been hyped on X since the listing on exchanges like Bitget, MEXC and others.

So do we still lack something in DePIN to make it truly trend?

The evolution of blockchain has not stopped innovating and every year we see new projects pushing the limits of what’s possible. But with so many here claiming to deliver fast transactions, how can we see which one truly leads here?

Some blockchain process transactions in seconds while others has zero fees and more. For example blockchains like Solana boast high throughput but have faced decentralization critiques while others like Bitcoin prioritizes security over speed.

There are many countless blockchains projects, some good, some bad. Tho I think I can relate to a blockchain project that I came across called Hive, they have zero fee and fast transactions and also have features like readable wallet addresses and decentralized governance. Despite using a Delegated Proof of Stake model where stakeholders vote for witnesses to validate transactions, it still maintains strong efficiency and security.

Kinda good how all these elements come together to create a truly user-focused blockchain especially when compared to other blockchains.

So what’s your take on this? which innovations do you think will have the biggest impact?

This might be too early to ask, but I am sure throughout 2024, a lot of altcoins with continued growth will enter 2025. I'm not sure which is the current altcoin that is chosen by same holders..

Tho I hold quite a lot of tokens, most of my holdings in DOGE, SUI, BNB, BGB... and guess what those tokens didn't disappoint me, as DOGE was driven by the hype and Elon's impression gave it a good boost, SUI just broke its ATH, on other hand BNB & BGB broke its ATH last year.. It's good how each token operates in their diff way, tho it can be fail in some ways for alts, which we have to DYOR them and choose good alts..

So yeah, these picks have blessed me with profits but beyond that they’ve shown how patience and strategy in holding the right alts can really pay off. I am sure you guys also feel the same way.. Hopefully this year will be packed with profits and good strategies to earn more profits, rewards and etc.

Let me hear your picks guys and why you decided to put investment on it?

Well guys, 2024 been an exhausting year with crypto going crazy, wild and even epic..

I did a lot of stuff on this year, investing into many projects, played with memecoins(lost a few on that one), staked my tokens for rewards and partaked on many crypto events & giveaways. At least crypto didn't disappointed me much.. I knew there's up and down throughout my journey.. But yeah still feels like it was yesterday..

Going to 2025 year, my ultimate goal is still on growing my portfolio, but I also want to keep it less stressful and less lazy of course.
And you know I am all up for exploring new ways to increase my crypto balance.. I am looking for a lot of ways to earn. There's airdrops, yielding and also a lot of exchanges provide some events to earn crypto rewards and so on..

There's definitely more to it, but I’d rather hear your thoughts guys. Also, what are your plans for crypto in 2025?

Many of us have been OG of playing games of Not coin, Dogs, HMSTR, XEmpire and others. Yet some of these projects disappointed us a lot that we are on the edge of stopping playing this ever again..

I'm sure airdrop hunters are also exploring others and putting in all effort, as if it doesn't matter what outcomes it happens, cos in one way or other way, you still get what u want.. but how many are there you guys doing this?

Recently I came across an article by TonDiscussion on reddit, it was about a project called vertus. currently ongoing premarket project on TON..
You can see here: https://www.reddit.com/r/TonDiscussion/comments/1hn2tby/vertus_a_groundbreaking_addition_to_the_ton/

it's also an airdrop that you can partake in. since the airdrop is a big part of their strategy, they’re distributing 55% of the total VERT token supply through it. If you want to take part, you need to activate their Telegram bot, set up a wallet, start mining and complete simple tasks like checking balances, sending or receiving tokens, and even participating in challenges like the Cipher Code Challenge. and yea not hamster again I hope cos I kind of believe in it. You can guys research it.

I hope everyone is still on TON and the developers can keep building there.. too much potential will be wasted if not taken care of... On a real note, do you guys really think TON has what it takes to achieve top?

As we all know, exchange tokens are becoming an increasingly important part of this ecosystem, offering many utilities that go beyond trading fee discounts.

If you have been keeping tabs then you know tokens like BGB, BNB, OKB and others have seen some massive updates recently shaping the narrative around their long-term value and utility.

BNB is still leading the way with everything and participating in new token launches. OKB has also been stepping up expanding its role in partnerships and DeFi projects.
But one of the most interesting moves this year has been the merger of BGB and BWB tokens. This merge has simplified things for users and BGB’s price shot up from $1 to $7.3 this year showing the growing interest and utility behind it.

As you can see, a lot of updates here shows how much exchange tokens are growing and it’ll be exciting to see how they evolve next. So guys what do you think will lead next?

I'm sure scalability in blockchain has been a hot discussion, and projects that have been pushing the envelope are the ones to watch. Months ago, Vitalik spoke highly of Fuel network, acknowledging their role as one of the two stage 2 rollups and the innovative approach they’re taking with alternative virtual machine designs.

Source: https://x.com/VitalikButerin/status/1838862177824051712

The fact is they are aiming to solve some of the biggest challenges in blockchain like speed, cost, and efficiency all while ensuring decentralization. Just recently, their introduction to native token sparked a lot of discussions, and I’m sure it’s because Fuel is positioning itself to be a key player in the scalability conversation.

Tho I think this kind of experimentation and forward-thinking is exactly what we need to see more of in this space. Do you guys think this is exactly the direction blockchain should be heading?

I’m sure you’ve heard of Algorand, one of the projects committed to solving the blockchain trilemma. What sets them apart is its unique Pure Proof-of-Stake consensus mechanism, which makes the platform both energy-efficient and secure. And that is also carbon-negative, which means it’s taking serious steps to offset its environmental impact.

The highlight of all is that it supports more than 10K transactions per second with near-instant transaction finality. That puts it right up there with Ethereum and Solana in terms of scalability.

On top of that, their ALGO token plays an important role in the ecosystem, transaction fees, staking rewards, and governance. The demand for ALGO isn't just limited to usecases but to also dapps that are being built on blockchain.

The question is, will that be able to continue to lead the charge in green blockchain technology as the ecosystem builds up?

As we all know, that web3 is evolving up with how we manage our digital identities, and decentralized naming services are at the center of it all. You know, you can claim a simple, unique name that’s yours to own. And I'm not talking about usernames here, these are NFTs. That means once you’ve got a name, it’s yours. You can keep it, trade it, or make it totally you with custom avatars and linked websites.

I believe SuiNS is a good example of where this is headed. It’s a naming service on the Sui blockchain that lets you personalize your digital identity. With SuiNS, you can attach avatars, build IPFS-based websites under your name, and even get in on governance. And also if you hold the NS token, you actually get a say in the future of the platform. The NS token itself is already live and listed on exchanges like Bitget, Kucoin and others, so there’s some solid momentum behind it.

If you feel like to read more about them. you can read on CMC: https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/66b632627735731c0347bad1/

I think this is more than just about making blockchain easier to use. It’s about giving people a digital identity that’s genuinely theirs, one that they can control without any middlemen. And best of all, it is even an open source, so anyone can jump in and help build the future of these naming services.

So what do you think guys? You think this can give us more control and make it easier in life to use crypto and blockchain?

Crypto payments is not so common these days as I see but what if bussiness and people start to use it to send and receive funds globally? Surely with options like Bitget Pay, Binance Pay, and others, people can enjoy fast, secure, and borderless payments using their preferred cryptocurrencies.

Ngl It's good to see how these services integrate crypto into everyday life. But I gotta ask which ones do you guys use and what's your experience been like?

So, now they're now leveling up from charging high withdrawals to charging deposits fees now?

I haven't seen any post about this yet here, Just to share my experience, I've been using Kucoin for a year alongside several other exchanges... To count the fees, if I deposit 10K usdt here, they will take 10 USDT fees, which is absurd, tbf.
They've already stated on their official website, that they don't charge any fees, but what is this then?

Web3 blockchains are paving the way for the future of crypto. Many industries will use these technologies for accessible, low-cost transactions and microeconomies. Projects like Fuse Network are working to make this vision a reality by keeping low cost transaction fees and simplifying complex blockchain processes through features like Account Abstraction.

Fuse even supports branded stablecoins and loyalty programs for businesses that want to engage users directly through Web3. I'm really super curious to see how these features will evolve and get adopted in more mainstream uses. Currently their FUSE token has recently been listed on exchanges, so they want to make it accessible to more people with their project on cexs, I believe projects like this are leading the charge, so aren't we finally seeing a more practical and user-friendly Web3? Maybe this will really push more people into using Web3 daily?

How are we doing with crypto these days? Pretty good yeah? BTC is headed to 70K and will surely hit the target of reaching 80K. Though I hope it's a treat, since we need treats from BTC.

The end of the year will have many events to celebrate this Halloween, including activities from crypto exchanges hosting themed events, and real-life gatherings like the parties on October 31st.

Though sadly some people haven't survived this far to witness 2025 year. But tell me guys, what do you really think we'll be seeing since this year is ending and we are entering 2025?

AI, and' Ai... Been hearing about them quite a long time. Yesterday Elon Musk unveiled their new robot called Tesla Optimus, They using AI technogoly to do stuff, talking and more.. And well this reminded me of AI tokens. Sadly, I see the market is red again, but also I thought It would be good to have discussions with y'all and maybe have an opinion on what you guys think of Ai tokens and the future with them?

We got some AI projects such as RENDER, FET, and more to add... So I just gave a look at them. They seem to be doing good since AI is getting more attention and hype. One project I've been looking at is Commune AI, which is developing decentralized AI, that allows users to share and monetize AI models and datasets. The reason why it's getting noise is basically their COMAI token's getting listed in a few markets as on Bitget, MEXC and etc. That got people talking about the project and basically bringing it up more hype, though I believe this one could be good for AI and our data that deserves to be safe.

What do you think of this and AI tokens in general?

It's about time guys... Hamster is finally listing on major exchanges, Binance, Bitget

We're seeing Hamster Kombat coming this far, players are going from tapping to becoming a rich ceo on the app. Seeing they have millions of active users playing their game, you can really imagine how much hype it would go.

This is even bigger as if you combine NOT and DOGS hype. Hopefully there won't be any issue with claiming, cos last time with not & dogs, Bybit experienced a huge issue. Later on users changed their deposit to Bitget since it is a reliable cex and had a lot of events surrounding it for TON and dogs.

Anyways the question is, how can TON blockchain take the load once it's live?

It's been some weeks since we got our airdrop from DOGS, and then from there, almost 4.9M wallets hold DOGS tokens now, and it has just been achieved in just 2 weeks time period only.

Tho, many wallets are yet to claim, since the claim hasn't ended yet, you guys still have time til 18th Sep to claim your tokens.

So after that what do you guys see next in DOGS now? We all know this is memecoin but still, it's in major exchanges now and I am sure the team is gonna do something to bring hype again?

On the other hand, how do we earn more DOGS now? Will we have events or stakings pools like notcoin?