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Morning vibes, CT Fam! �� To the moonnnn!!!

@defikadic @Aster_DEX Feels like momentum is building here

Trading USD1 on @Aster_DEX is now highly encouraged. Current pairs live on Aster: + BTCUSD1 + ETHUSD1 + SOLUSD1 1.2x pts applied for these pairs and also a trading competition that rewards in $WLFI is on-going. The presence of USD1 on BNB Chain ecosystem is outstanding.

@0xAmberCT @Infinit_Labs This brings clarity to DeFAI competitions

These creators are seriously racing for TVF on @Infinit_Labs P2D. Each epoch sees a rat race of different strategy on all kinds of assets. It reflects a complete productive loop by the team: - Verify the strategies - Put them on the track - Track down the volume and calculate the $IN rewards This is how a DeFAI competition should work.

@0xgilllee @Starknet Curious how you see strkBTC positioning against other wrapped BTC solutions

Out of @Starknet’s 7 strategic pillars, I think Privacy DNA is the one that decides 70% of the odds in the race to become the financial infrastructure of the future. Most people focus on speed or cheap fees. However, a real financial system needs protection at its core. Full transparency makes the structure easy to track and pressure. --> Starknet is changing that by turning privacy into a native standard through STRK20s and strkBTC. That foundation draws institutional capital and real users. Starknet doesn't need to win every technical battle; simply mastering this privacy battlefield is enough to secure victory.

@0xgilllee Important reminder for every early builder

Learned a lot from these case studies. In fact, on a larger scale and in a more diversified investing portfolio, VCs like a16z may have a different approach to their candidates. I was once involved in a project that sought investments. When we received the investments, the VC took over almost all our decisions. That's how we lost our initial ideas and the project. If you're building one and applying for investment, be sure of the terms and conditions.

@0xAmberCT Would love to see breakdown by region if you have that data

I just talked about dev jobs sitting in the red zone. Here’s the data backing it up. Since early 2025, a huge migration has been unfolding. AI is pulling developers in at record speed. Crypto activity cooled sharply while AI is booming: - LLM toolkit usage on GitHub up 178% in one year - AI projects reached 4.3m Clearly, AI is an enemy taking away jobs, and also a magnet attracting talent thanks to its abundant capital and enormous growth potential.

@0xgilllee Curious how long you tested this structure before posting

With the updates to X, we all have to keep up with different types of content. And for creators, changing approaches to be more favored by the algo is inevitable. Seems like some have also found the trick here: writings that are relatable because they tap into everyone's desire for attention and recognition. @StarPlatinum_'s article on communication skills below is a prime example: + opens with a relatable scene: standing alone at an event, unsure how to start. + gives practical tips: own the first 10 seconds, treat strangers like old friends. + highlights real value: strong connections come from genuine interest in others. Because the message resonates with the common fear of communication and wanting success, readers generally respond positively.

@0xAmberCT @Infinit_Labs @eulerfinance @lista_dao Strategy competitions could surface some creative ideas

Crossing $3M in total value facilitated is a remarkable milestone for @Infinit_Labs P2D. Agentic finance is quite a barrier for trust to get over. Recently added agents on INFINIT: - @eulerfinance - @lista_dao 2 more options for lending to choose from. In the meantime, INFINIT is also running a strategist challenge open to everyone. Rewards are distributed via the strategies' performance. It should be the right time to learn prompting, shouldn't it?

@0xgilllee @Lombard_Finance Watching how long this rally holds

$BARD is awakening, one of the best gainers in the last 7 days. As I said, solid builds will find their way to navigate the ups and downs. If something big is coming, you will know first from Gilmo. In the meantime, @Lombard_Finance will present at the Asset Summit in NYC as the official Bitcoin partner.

@defikadic Compliance becomes part of strategy

The shortened playbook on X when Nikita updated the feature: In short, the Paid Partnership Label feature is now live on X with a switching button. Which topics need to be marked with this label? + Paid promotion for a project/service/product + Gifted products + Included in an ambassador program of a project + Commission-based for your sharing The major idea is that if you're making money from posting, you will definitely have to let X know. The purpose: maybe that's how X may distribute your content to the right audience (or not distribute).

@0xAmberCT Regulatory framing will matter a lot

Find an interesting piece for the future of Prediction Markets. We all know that PM is listed among the restricted area on X, promoters need to disclose a line to avoid being banned. What about promoting a launchpad of Outcome Tokens that follow bonding curve like meme? That's a whole different angle. That's what @42space is building. I'm on it thanks to my friend @0xgillleee, could be an interesting narrative for coming time.

@0xgilllee @sumvin @SeiNetwork Sumvin brings the user-facing intelligence, Sei brings execution certainty.

A partnership I didn't see coming: @sumvin x @SeiNetwork. + Sumvin delivers an AI assistant that pays bills, shops online, and manages investments based on your rules. + Sei provides the fast and secure backbone that turns those actions into real transactions within secs. Unexpected match, perfect synergy. Most banks and large shopping platforms place strict security checks and complex paperwork on automated systems. With Sei, users complete identity verification once. After that, the AI proves who it is and acts instantly on your behalf.

@0xAmberCT Kamino’s Multiply vault simplifies execution while still delivering structured leverage.

If you want to master your finances and optimize your cash flow in 2026, yield looping is the best path. Simple investing already is basic in today’s market. fyi: mastering yield strategies can improve capital efficiency by 3 to 5 times. The edge comes from understanding how to borrow, redeposit, and compound in a structured way. I've selected a few DeFi protocols that I find easy to start with to help you professionally implement yield looping: 1. @marginfi A long-standing lending protocol on Solana with secure isolated pools, allowing you to deposit LSTs (like JitoSOL) or stablecoins to borrow correlated assets and then redeposit to loop 2-5 times. 2. @kamino Known for its Multiply vault on Solana. - Users can loop with one click. - Assets such as tokenized S&P500 or RWA can reach leverage up to 3.7x, targeting Net APY around 25 to 30%. 3. @Morpho An optimizer that improves borrow and lend rates through a peer to peer model. A common setup is: depositing yield stablecoins like sUSDe -> borrowing USDC or ETH -> then redepositing to push Net APY toward 20 to 50% or higher. 4. @aave The largest lending protocol with deep liquidity. - Its e-mode supports correlated assets, making LST looping more stable. - Many large players loop wstETH with 2 to 4x leverage. 5. @pendle_fi Often seen as a smart shortcut for yield looping. - It splits yield into PT and YT. - A typical strategy involves buying PT-sUSDe for fixed yield, using it as collateral, borrowing stablecoins, and repeating the cycle. 6. @jup_lend Jupiter’s lending platform offers smooth execution and strong liquidity on Solana. Users can deposit RWA or LST, borrow USDC, and redeposit to earn yield while farming ecosystem points. 7. @Loopscale A rising protocol focused on RWA yield. Users can lend, borrow, and loop tokenized assets directly, amplifying returns through both base yield and incentives. Risk management tips: Yield looping can deliver strong returns through leverage. However, keep your Health Factor above 1.1 to 1.2 to protect your position and manage risk effectively.

@defikadic The manufacturing era comment stands out

This heading woke the whole finance the f**k up. Humans are blaming AI for erasing billions in stock market cap, but it seems like they just uncaringly chose a factor for the bear market (as usual). My opinion: AI doesn't suspend the economy; it's lowering the cost of products. Thus, when the economy highly depends on services, that would be chaos. We're back to the manufacturing era.

@0xAmberCT @aave Nearly $1T cumulative borrows is an insane milestone

. @aave's all over my timeline lately. BGD Labs, the core builder behind v3 and most governance infra, just stepped away after four years. That alone reshapes the power map inside the DAO. Debate split in two directions: 1. One side reads this as Aave Labs consolidating influence to steer users toward v4. 2. Another sees it as a calculated move by BGD to trigger resistance against single-entity dominance. I’m still digging through data before taking a side. Meanwhile the fundamentals look king tier: - RWA supply above $1b, adding cycle-resilient yield layers - $350m+ fresh deposits in one week, real demand for Aave liquidity - 51% lending market share, cumulative borrows nearing $1T In a nutshell: governance drama in the background, cash flow and market control in the foreground.

@0xgilllee @SeiNetwork @usetoku Excited to see Sei step into the $50T payroll market with precision.

So this is what @SeiNetwork meant all along when talking about stablecoin payroll. They mapped it out step by step for this move @usetoku is the key piece helping Sei tap into the $50T global payroll market stuck in legacy systems. With Toku, salaries on Sei now settle in under 1 sec. FYI: Toku is a global payroll & tax platform that connects HR tools like Workday or ADP to Sei’s blockchain Businesses can now pay in USDC, fully compliant, without changing operations. Sei just became a universal payment layer. Stablecoins move faster on Sei.

@defikadic This feels like long term infrastructure.

Stablecoin payments spiked over 173% in a year, reaching over $10 billion in monthly volume. A fact is that this volume is largely contributed by B2B transactions. Also, crypto cards are performing outstandingly, surpassing P2P stablecoin transactions. The key to success lies with these two giants: Visa and Mastercard. When projects want to find more options for their spending, they may want to consider these two. + Visa dominates with over 90% of the crypto card market share + Mastercard has an irreplaceable connection with CEXs What will you buy first when you have a crypto card?

@0xgilllee Cross-border transactions become daily tools, not weekly challenges.

As technology races ahead, old financial systems starting to show clear limits. Legacy systems, built for an analog world, are struggling in a global 24/7 economy. And it's happening right in front of our eyes: + Sending money abroad often takes 3 to 5 days and pauses on weekends + One transaction can cost $45 to $100 in fees, plus 2-5% hidden FX costs + People wait days to get paid while their money loses value by the hour Meanwhile, more money is flowing on-chain more and more. Stablecoins help with speed and value. @SeiNetwork takes it further: near-instant transfers, almost no fees. Imo, this is exactly how money should move in 2026.