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gVelvet CT Another week. Another set of reasons why @Velvet_Capital keeps earning its place as my go-to DeFAI terminal. Here's everything that happened this week 👇 —— 🛠️ 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗱 🔹 Perps now live via Hyperliquid — spot, perps and yield all in one terminal 🔹 Gems Epoch 10 distributed — 933K+ $VELVET paid out to top traders and stakers 🔹 $CRED trading competition live on Base — 182M $CRED + 2x Gems boost 🔹 AI enhancements for smarter routing, strategy execution and cross-chain visibility —— 📈 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗠𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗱 🔹 Strong trading volumes with daily Gems earned through fees 🔹 2x Gems boost on perps driving serious activity across the platform 🔹 veVELVET stakers climbing the ranked rewards leaderboard 🔹 $VELVET holders putting tokens to work in yield vaults 🔹 Community momentum building across Base, ETH, SOL and BNB Chain —— 🔜 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁'𝘀 𝗡𝗲𝘅𝘁 🔹 Velvet Unicorn AI turning plain English prompts into live onchain strategies 🔹 Expanded perps incentives and new trading competitions incoming 🔹 New vaults, cashback rewards and power-user tools 🔹 Bigger Gems Epochs with more precision and real incentives —— Spot. Perps. Yield. AI. Rewards. All of it in one terminal. All of it shipping every single week. If you're not already on Velvet, what are you waiting for? Drop your wins below 👇 #DeFAI #VELVET #OnchainAI

You can’t demand development without paying tax - President Tinubu. Me: You can’t demand tax without accountability. You can’t also tax people you have impoverished. You can’t tax people you have failed to protect. Tax is a quid pro quo thing. A government says: give me part of your money and in exchange we will provide an enabling environment for you to make more. We will provide you security. We will build you good roads, good affordable hospitals, housing, schools, and give you constant electricity. Which of these has the government done?

GM Chads This space will test your patience before it rewards your conviction. The charts don’t care about emotions. The market doesn’t reward hesitation. You either learn, adapt, and grow… or you watch others win from the sidelines. Stay locked in. Your time is coming.

@alertcrypt2020 @dubaiprinceeth @Bybit_Official @Bybit_Africa @ByBit_Wallet @BybitAfrica @Alpha_Bybit This kind of behavior from Bybit vendors needs proper control, it’s not a good look for the platform. Meanwhile, I still prefer @Gate for #P2P. The merchants are more disciplined, and it feels dependable. Give it a try.

@dubaiprinceeth @Bybit_Official @Bybit_Africa @ByBit_Wallet @BybitAfrica @Alpha_Bybit Leaving large amount of funds in the CEX acct is no longer safe again. Bybit P2P is filled with serial scammers. They should do the needful @Bybit_Official @BybitAfrica

1/3 @Bybit_Official @Bybit_Africa @Bybit_Wallet I'm extremely disappointed with the service I've received from Bybit. My funds have been held for over 10 days without any update or resolution. #Bybit #Cryptocurrency

@q_definitely @dubaiprinceeth @Bybit_Official @Bybit_Africa @ByBit_Wallet @BybitAfrica @Alpha_Bybit What I value most in #P2P now is simply peace of mind. That easy experience, fewer problems, and responsive support are part of why @Gate has been good for me lately.

@dubaiprinceeth @Bybit_Official @Bybit_Africa @ByBit_Wallet @BybitAfrica @Alpha_Bybit I must admit @Bybit_Official @BybitAfrica used to be my favorite CEX. Too teir! Now it’s just one nonsense after the other. And the level of p2p scams on bybit is alarming and the worse part is that their customer service is so shitty and terrible. So much bad actors. Do better!

@T3chFalcon @Whonix @smspoolnet The reality is that privacy-focused apps are now becoming a necessity, with @BeldexCoin contributing to user data control.

What privacy-first software looks like — Part II: Whonix(@Whonix) → security-focused operating system that routes all traffic through Tor to help isolate applications and reduce IP leaks. SMSPool(@smspoolnet) → temporary phone number platform useful for compartmentalization and reducing exposure of personal numbers online. Qubes OS(@QubesOS) → compartmentalized operating system that isolates tasks into separate virtual machines for stronger security boundaries. LibreOffice(@LibreOffice) → open-source office suite that gives users local control over documents without dependence on cloud ecosystems. SimpleX(@SimpleXChat) → messenger designed without user IDs or persistent identifiers, reducing metadata exposure by design. ExifTool → powerful metadata analysis and removal tool for inspecting hidden information inside files and images. Proton Drive(@ProtonDrive) → end-to-end encrypted cloud storage focused on protecting files from provider-side access. Tails(@Tails_live) → portable live operating system that routes internet traffic through Tor and leaves minimal traces on the device used. YubiKey(@Yubico) → hardware security key that adds phishing-resistant multi-factor authentication for accounts and devices.

@TutaPrivacy It’s great seeing more users move toward privacy-first tools. I’d definitely add BChat from @BeldexCoin to that list as well.

MAKE THE SWITCH TO PRIVACY Gmail → Tuta Mail Instagram → Pixelfed WhatsApp → Signal Chrome → Helium NordVPN → Mullvad & drop your suggestions - together we can spread #privacy! ♥️

@0xNonceSense The only edge is preparation over reaction. @Velvet_Capital's price alerts and non-custodial setup keep me positioned and protected without needing to stare at charts waiting for the next trap to spring.

THIS IS HOW $BTC GETS MANIPULATED Last week, bears got squeezed above $80K. Today, bulls got trapped back below it. Over $500M in crypto longs and shorts got liquidated. Late buyers became exit liquidity. Same cycle every time: - Push price higher - Squeeze shorts - Pull breakout buyers in - Reverse into them. Both sides thought they were right. Both sides became liquidity. That is the game most traders never understand. They react to price. Smart money watches liquidity. When the next move becomes clear, I’ll post it here first. Turn notifications on. Most people will follow me too late.

@kyledoops Already staging my entries on @Velvet_Capital, cross-chain limit orders set so I'm positioned before the next volatility expansion hits.

$BTC implied volatility is cooling off again 👀 Front month IV dropped from 39% to 34.6% over the past week, while longer dated maturities also moved lower across the curve. Markets are now pricing fewer aggressive near-term moves as spot action stabilizes and volatility demand fades.

@TedPillows Staying patient and using @Velvet_Capital's TWAP to accumulate gradually into lower zones rather than catching what could be another leg down disguised as a bounce.

$ETH has almost dropped to the $2,250 level again. The key level is $2,250 and losing this will push Ethereum towards $2,150 and lower.

@HunterEtc74510 You can tell there’s real effort going on behind the scenes.

The most powerful systems in crypto usually aren’t single products. They’re ecosystems where different parts strengthen each other. That’s what River seems to be building. Not isolated tools… But connected loops. A lot of protocols focus on only one thing: • Lending • Yield farming • Stablecoins • Social engagement $River is trying to combine several layers into one flowing system. And that changes how users interact with the ecosystem. Let’s break the loop down simply A user can: • Deposit BTC or ETH as collateral • Mint satUSD • Stake satUSD for yield • Earn satUSD+ rewards • Use satUSD across integrated ecosystems • Participate socially through River4FUN • Earn additional points and incentives Each action feeds another layer of activity. That’s important. Simple analogy: Imagine a modern shopping mall. People don’t only visit for one store. The restaurants help the cinemas. The cinemas increase traffic for the shops. The shops attract more visitors overall. Everything reinforces everything else. That’s how ecosystem loops work. $River’s structure creates multiple feedback cycles: More collateral → more satUSD liquidity More satUSD usage → more ecosystem activity More activity → more fee generation More fees → stronger yield distribution More incentives → more user participation The system becomes interconnected instead of fragmented. This matters because isolated protocols often struggle to maintain long-term engagement. But ecosystems with multiple reinforcing loops tend to retain users more effectively. Why? Because users aren’t only interacting with “one feature.” They become part of a broader financial environment. And $River is also blending: • Financial activity • Cross-chain infrastructure • Community participation • Yield systems That combination is becoming increasingly important in modern crypto ecosystems. The social layer especially matters more than people think. Because liquidity alone doesn’t build culture. Communities help protocols: • Spread faster • Educate new users • Retain attention longer • Survive difficult market periods @River4fun acts as part of that retention engine. At the same time… The infrastructure layer (Omni-CDP + satUSD) keeps capital moving underneath the social activity. So $River isn’t only optimizing attention. It’s optimizing liquidity flow too. That’s the interesting part. @RiverdotInc is trying to build: • A capital system • A liquidity network • AND a participation economy simultaneously Very few protocols attempt all three together. And honestly… The strongest ecosystems usually emerge when finance and community reinforce each other naturally. That’s the direction River seems to be aiming toward.

@pablobtc46883 @Gate Not gonna lie, this caught my attention immediately.

Goodnews for active P2P merchant, this is one campaign that actually aligns with what you’re doing daily 👀 @Gate just launched an Exclusive African P2P Merchant Campaign with a 30,000 USDT reward pool, and it’s focused on something simple: growth. You’re rewarded for: • Bringing in new merchants • Expanding your trading network • Driving real P2P activity The interesting part is that the earlier you position yourself, the better your chances of building a stronger network before things get crowded. If you’re serious about P2P long-term, this is more of a strategic move than just a campaign. Just make sure you: ✔️ Join first ✔️ Follow the rules ✔️ Invite the right people Details here 👇 gate.com/campaigns/4713 Build your network. Let it work for you.

@yhuwel_ @OlympusXReserve Smart execution like this is what separates real projects from noise.

Most DeFi protocols have no real answer for what happens when people sell. Value leaves, price drops and holders absorb the damage while nothing in the system catches it. @OlympusXReserve is designed on a completely different assumption. Selling doesn't have to mean value leaving

@web3_elcee Wagwan champ

Yo, wagwan brev

@GARL_DEFI Not gonna lie, this caught my attention immediately.

RWA spin & win just went live Low barrier entry, daily chances, and a prize pool that’s actually worth paying attention to. Feels like one of those events where timing matters more than anything. Limited window: May 14 – May 21 (UTC+8) bingx.com/en/activity/tu…

@Imperio_OnX @Velvet_Capital This kind of momentum is hard to ignore.

Your network is meant to do more than create attention as it should also produce value. @Velvet_Capital has introduced Custom Referral Links, enabling users to generate unique codes & share their trading activity easily across the platform. #VelvetCapital #Defi @Velvet_Capital

@Layth_Asfar @quipnetwork Smart execution like this is what separates real projects from noise.

Most post-quantum security systems in crypto try to fully replace existing wallets. But this creates a new problem. Users have to move their funds, learn new steps, and switch to an entirely new system. Any time assets are migrated like this, the risk increases. Mistakes can happen, and things can go wrong during the transition. This is where @quipnetwork takes a more practical approach. Instead of replacing wallets, #QUIP adds post-quantum security on top of the wallets people already use. This allows users and businesses to keep their existing wallets without disruption while still gaining protection against future quantum computing threats. ☞ No need to change wallets or migrate funds. ☞ No disruption to existing user experience. ☞ Added security layer against future quantum attacks. ☞ Reduced risk compared to full system replacement. There is no major overhaul required, and users do not have to start over or sacrifice ease of use just to improve security. Security only works well when it is simple enough for real people to use in practice. That is why $QUIP approach stands out. It is designed for real users, real money, and real-world business adoption. In crypto, the most effective solutions are often the ones that stay simple, practical, and easy to integrate.

@Ahndeeeeee Something is definitely cooking here.

ATOMIC SWAP EXECUTION AND WHY IT MATTERS A while ago, a user tried a cross chain swap and everything looked normal on screen. One side confirmed fast, the other took longer than expected. For a moment, it was unclear if the funds would fully arrive or get stuck in between chains. That uncertainty is exactly the problem atomic execution was built to remove. THE CORE IDEA Atomic execution simply means a swap either completes fully on both chains or it does not happen at all. There is no halfway state where one side succeeds while the other fails. This matters because blockchains do not naturally coordinate with each other. Each chain confirms transactions independently, which creates risk when assets move across networks. WHY CROSS CHAIN SWAPS NEED IT On a single chain, failed transactions usually revert automatically. But across chains, you are dealing with separate systems, timing, and liquidity sources. Without coordination, one side can complete while the other is still pending. Atomic execution removes that imbalance by making both sides depend on a shared condition. HOW IT WORKS IN SIMPLE TERMS Most atomic swaps use something called a Hashed Timelock Contract. It locks funds with two rules. One is a secret that must be revealed to claim funds. The other is a time limit that refunds funds if the swap does not finish. Both chains use the same secret hash, so the swap is linked from start to finish. The flow One side locks funds first. The other side matches it with its own locked funds. When the user claims on the destination chain, the secret becomes visible on chain. That same secret is then used to unlock the original funds on the source chain. If anything fails or times out, both sides refund automatically. WHY IT MATTERS The goal is simple. Cross chain swaps should feel like one protected action, not multiple risky steps. Users should not have to worry about partial outcomes or stuck funds. In systems like STON.fi, atomic execution is used to make swaps behave as a single coordinated process instead of disconnected transactions. CONCLUSION Atomic swaps are not about complexity. They are about certainty. Either your swap completes as expected or it safely cancels with no loss of control. Read more at blog.ston.fi/what-is-atomic… 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐬: Official Site: ston.fi Technical Documentation: docs.ston.fi Analytics Dashboard: dune.com/stonfi Follow for News: x.com/ston_fi Community Chat: t.me/ston_fi

@Ifiok162917 Smart execution like this is what separates real projects from noise.

While the market chases the next hype, the Real World Asset sector quietly hit a massive milestone with total onchain value now approaching $30B this quarter. At the center of the movement on BNBChain is $BIGOD . Holding strong around $62,000 per token, $BIGOD is showing that gold backed RWAs are more than a store of value, they’re becoming one of the most liquid commodities on the chain. Why $BIGOD is leading in 2026: 💎Gold Dominance — Tokenized commodities surged past $5.5B+, with gold driving the vast majority of demand. 💎BNB Chain Strength — Approaching 51,000 RWA holders and strong double digit growth in distributed asset value. 💎Fixed Scarcity — Hard cap of 2.5 million tokens makes $BIGOD the premium choice as institutional demand for gold RWAs grows. The shift from speculative to asset backed is no longer coming it’s already here. #BIGOD #RWA #BigodToken

@GARL_DEFI This is why I’m still bullish on the space.

Prediction markets are getting harder to ignore From elections to #BTC milestones to global events, everything is now turning into priced probabilities. Is this real investing or just structured speculation? Even BingX leaning into event-based trading keeps the debate going.

@Emmanue76238972 Not gonna lie, this caught my attention immediately.

Hello CT. ╭─────────────────────╮ 🎟️ RAFFLE META ╰─────────────────────╯ most raffles feel cooked before you even enter. the prize may look attractive… but once thousands of wallets flood the pool, the opportunity starts feeling weaker fast. most platforms end up becoming: ❌ oversaturated ❌ terrible odds ❌ too many entries fighting for the same reward that’s honestly why @the_prize_io caught my attention. the difference feels noticeable. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ ◆ smaller entry pools ◆ limited ticket supply ◆ better positioning if you enter early ◆ fully verifiable onchain draws via Chainlink VRF ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ one of the live raffles right now is sitting around a 💰 $2,500 prize pool and participation still looks surprisingly low compared to what you normally see across CT. which means the odds still feel relatively decent before larger crowds arrive. they’re also running a limited 🎁 50% first deposit bonus. deposit $100 → receive $150 total in platform credits to use across raffles. that alone already gives early users a stronger position compared to entering elsewhere with standard odds. and honestly… that’s the part most people miss. sometimes the best opportunities are not necessarily the biggest prizes. it’s catching the window BEFORE the crowd notices. not saying winning is guaranteed. but compared to most raffle platforms where everything already feels cooked before you even join… this setup actually feels early. @Cre8core_Labs partnership with @the_prize_io brings me here.💯