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cygardeci.ETH retweeted
$1 billion milestone in spot tokenized equities is nothing compared to traditional equities.
But it's the first time @OndoFinance can cross that line, paving the way to handle the needs of retailers in this field.
However, there's one thing that I am really concerned about:
+ In the traditional market: when listed on an exchange (NASDAQ for example), a stock only has one name
+ In DeFi: there are too many names that may lead to fragmentation
Should they agree on one name for that?
cygardeci.ETH retweeted
Projects that stay under the hood, discovered by @getmoni_io.
Do double check with any provided info below, since projects are early, they may change their builds, brandings or missions at any time.
- @pascaldottrade
A 'built for traders' prediction market, really early alpha launched in Jun 22 with on-going beta version for World Cup play.
- @monetrix_xyz
Building the first fully on-chain yield-bearing stable token - USDM - native to Hyperliquid, the Monetrix vault hedges spot collateral with short perpetuals (delta-neutral, price-immune) and captures funding rate, spot lending, maker rebates and HLP yield.
- @sparecashfi
A consumer fintech app that turns everyday purchases into crypto investments by rounding up purchases and auto-investing the spare change, bank integration via Plaid.
- @NestUSD
Building nUSD, backed by tokenized equities (xSPY, xQQQ, xAAPL, xNVDA) and USDC, and you can stake into snUSD to earn variable protocol revenue.
- @shotgundotfun
A trading terminal direct to Solana whose pitch is returning trading fees to users rather than skimming them: it launched as the first trading terminal with 100% cashback
- @WithAutonomi
Building permenent data storage by combining the spare capacity of everyday devices into an autonomous data and communications layer of the Internet.
- @ultimafun
Building collectible trading cards. Offering player card, now 2026 world cup pack.
- @Borsa_HL
A multi-asset algorithmic trading platform built natively on Hyperliquid, offering every product in one place - crypto, FX, metals, and stocks, also supporting customized strategies.
- @StableJack_xyz
Offering yields and points market for any asset - stablecoins, LSTs, LRTs, built on Avalanche and later Sonic, with its JACK token already through a public TGE on Fjord Foundry.
- @w3match
Running GRID - a viral social game tied to X logins - having the typical shape of an attention/engagement-farming mechanic that often precedes a token launch.
cygardeci.ETH retweeted
The 2 latest incidents happened to @DriftProtocol and @KelpDAO somehow hurted our trust in DeFi a lot.
They are not 'some' protocols from nowhere, they have been building great products with existing user base and also wide integrations with other protocols.
ICYMI, here's shortly of these incidents:
+ Drift Protocol - Apr 1, 2026 - $285m hack due to a real scam group directly via TG
+ KelpDAO - Apr 18, 2026 - $292m hack, attacker exploited its LayerZero-powered cross-chain bridge
These hacks share a same target as staking/restaking protocol in the fields - where liquidity gathers the most. This is critical when staking/restaking is now the backbone of DeFi.
Luckily, we also have the solid names in the narrative to count on.
Here's my personal tier list:
1. Tier S: GOAT, top staking/restaking foundations
@LidoFinance - the largest liquid staking protocol on Ethereum via stETH; on security, Lido emphasizes a “battle-tested” system with $4M+ spent on audits, bug bounties, and reviews, plus a decentralized validator set of 900+ operators and continuous open-source scrutiny.
@eigencloud - top restaking infra on Ethereum and other networks via their AVS - slashing and systemic restaking risk, making security architecture a key evolving area.
@babylonlabs_io - goat in the BTC staking field; on security, Babylon highlights audits, bug bounty programs, and a decentralized set of 250+ finality providers.
2. Tier A: commonly-used ones
@Rocket_Pool - node staking infrastructure + liquid staking, with rETH, audited by Sigma Prime and Trail of Bits.
@jito - Jito stake pool and MEV infra, with JitoSOL, audited Solana stake pool programs.
@lista_dao - top 1 liquid staking and stablecoin issuance (lisUSD), primarily within the BNB ecosystem.
@mETHProtocol - top 1 restaking protocol on Mantle via mETH, security focuses on audited smart contracts and validator diversification.
@symbioticfi - focusing on modular restaking and relay verification layer.
@Lombard_Finance - Bitcoin liquid staking and infra via Lombard SDK, main product are LBTC and BTC.b, their security emphasizes custody design and integration with Bitcoin-native security models.
@SolvProtocol - yield tokenization and structured finance platform, leveraging solvBTC.
3. Tier B: staking/restaking alternatives
@MarinadeFinance - the second choice on Solana, leveraging mSOL, security comes from validator diversification and audits.
@BenqiFinance - building reputation on Avalanche, major product is sAVAX, security relies Avalanche validator performance.
@Kinetiq_xyz - a newer liquid staking protocol focused on modular DeFi integration and yield optimization.
@solayer_labs - restaking protocol on Solana, extending security to applications similar to EigenLayer.
@Pell_Network - aiming to provide infra for cross-chain validation but still in early stage.
@kernel_dao - focusing on restaking and yield optimization, security relies on strategy design and audits.
4. Tier C: low reputation
@staderlabs - offering multi-chain staking solutions, but remaining low liquidity.
@DriftProtocol - mainly a Solana-based perp DEX, also offering liquidity staking.
@KelpDAO - a restaking-focused protocol built on EigenLayer, leveraging additional yield with rsETH.
What did I miss?
cygardeci.ETH retweeted
Adding some other L2s that you should be grinding (pre-TGE ones):
+ @unichain - inherits the strong build from the largest DEX Uniswap, running OP Stack, optimized for trading
+ Robinhood Chain - rooted in @RobinhoodApp, built on the Arbitrum Orbit stack, optimized for RWAs, currently on public testnet
+ @0xMiden - the L2 for privacy, incubated by Polygon Labs
+ @inkonchain - backed by @krakenfx, built on OP stack, emerging on-chain activities with nearly 400% active addresses gain over the last 30 days
Which one did I miss?
In the middle of network explosion, we've seen tons of L2s with tons of upgrades and features.
However, at the end, TVL and useage remain as the vital criteria to measure how well does a network perform.
And below are the L2s that have the top performance, base on the mainnet data in the last 6 months.
1. @base
The most-waited network, mainnet live since Aug 23, strongly backed by the giant Coinbase.
Base remains as the most successful L2 even they haven't announced the plan for their token.
+ TVL: $3.96B
+ DAU: 432K
Talking of Base, we're talking of a fulfilled ecosystem for trading, meme and socialfi, especially when they're launching the Base App.
2. @arbitrum
The tech hub for most L2s, taking the lead for TVL and the massive user base.
+ TVL: $2.07B
+ DAU: 173K
Arbitrum remains as the sustainable L2 for new campaigns and also tech release to attract builders. RWA is also a potential narrative on Arbitrum.
3. @Starknet
The leading L2 for privacy, leveraging zk tech in both consensus and as a service.
+ TVL: $274.5M
+ DAU: 4K
As privacy is emerging (proof lies in how the overall TVL has boosted), Starknet stands out with its unique build for privacy. Don't skip Starknet if you're a fan of privacy.
4. @Mantle_Official
The solid build L2 surrounding $MNT and also their native ecosystem including mETH and Bybit.
+ TVL: $586.4M
+ DAU: 43.7K
Mantle is introducing their brand new path upon RWAs with the mission to become the shopify of RWAs and Bybit as the Amazon of RWAs.
Also, the on-going surge of @aave on Mantle marks the potential landscape of lending on Mantle.
5. @katana
The L2 built for Chain-owned Liquidity and VaultBridge that contributes TVL directly to Ethereum.
+ TVL: $215.1M
+ DAU: 5.6K
At the core, Katana is incentivizing the users with the yield from Ethereum and the simplicity of an L2.
6. @megaeth
The new launch real-time mainnet, built for trading.
+ TVL: $84.1M
+ DAU: unknown
MegaETH, with its advantage of being a new launch mainnet, will have the chance to build their community easily.
7. opBNB
Mainnet live since Aug 2023, opBNB was born to serve as the L2 for @BNBCHAIN. At much large capacity, opBNB is believed to be an ideal place for trading and gaming.
+ TVL: $14.27M
+ DAU: 2.36M
opBNB should be on your watchlist because BNB Chain will definitely have a playground for it, since the signs from Binance Alpha show that opBNB is now left behind.
Which one is your fav?
cygardeci.ETH retweeted
It's interesting to see @pendle_fi present on every strategy for the public launch of @Infinit_Labs.
Pendle is in the right moat for most DeFi creators at all levels.
As they're introducing new markets on Pendle, creators will have more options to build their strategies.
For example, let's see how my friend @the_smart_ape built his strategy:
+ Leveraging srUSDe market on Pendle
+ 5 steps across 2 platforms
+ Looping enabled
+ APY of around 5.46%
Each market offers a different option for strategy. Apply these markets to create yours:
+ [ETH] PT-reUSDe 25-JUN 13.08% (loopable on TermMax)
+ [ETH] PT-savUSD 14-MAY 9.46% (loopable on Morpho)
+ [ARB] PT-sUSDai 15-OCT 8.1%
Pendle.
cygardeci.ETH retweeted
It's the privacy ecosystem down here.
ngl, some will say @Starknet is building privacy only, but they're totally wrong.
The whole ecosystem on Starknet spreads widely across narratives, and as you're getting familiar with the BTCFi stack on Starknet, there are:
+ @EkuboProtocol
+ @vesuxyz
+ @endurfi
+ @extendedapp
+ @trovesfi
+ @uncapfinance
+ @Re7Labs
Yet this component is still doing well in accumulating BTC to the network.
The Starknet ecosystem is stronger than ever.
It’s now a full stack where you can trade, earn, pay, play, and ship consumer apps on the same network, with mature rails and a growing set of primitives.
1️⃣ Trading
Starknet now supports a broad range of trading experiences:
- Best-execution spot + DCA via AVNU
- CLOB-style UX via Layer Akira and Remus
- Spot, DCA, limit orders via Ekubo
- Perps across 70+ markets (including TradFi markets) via Extended
- Cross-chain intent swaps between 20 chains and Starknet via NEAR Intents
- Trade Extended perps from Telegram via Tengu
- Claim back your privacy with Privacy Pools
And the asset menu keeps expanding: Starknet-native tokens, BTC assets, Runes, Ethereum & Solana assets, plus stablecoins like native USDC, bridged USDT, Noon Capital’s stablecoin, and Starknet-native stables from Uncap and Opus.
2️⃣ Staking
- Stake STRK and BTC from Ready or Braavos, or via dashboards like Endur and Voyager
- Liquid stake STRK and BTC via Endur
3️⃣ Yield farming
From simple LP to institutional-grade strategies:
- Liquidity on Ekubo, or via aggregators like Re7
- Lend / borrow / loop on Vesu, Nostra, Kapan
- One-click DeFi strategies with Troves
- Access Re7 Capital’s Bitcoin Institutional Yield Fund from Midas
- Earn yield with USDC on Extended, with LP positions usable for trading
- Stablecoin minting: Uncap (BTC-only collateral) and Opus (multi-collateral)
- Cross-chain yield via ForgeYields
- One-click Bitcoin yield via Numo
- Delta-neutral strategies via Shift Protocol and OD Finance
- Funding-rate arbitrage across Extended/Paradex via Arcx Trade
- Access all BTCFi from a single UI with Brove
- Yield-bearing stablecoins via Noon Capital
- And even minting USDC on Bitcoin from Starknet via Asset Rune
4️⃣ Payments
Starknet is also moving into real-world payments:
- Ready Card: pay anywhere Mastercard is accepted + get cashback
- Braavos Lightning: pay anywhere Lightning Network is accepted
- MIST.cash: private payments
5️⃣ Consumer apps
From productivity (Focus Tree) to NFT, fully onchain games and economies: Realms (Eternum & Blitz), Influence, Loot Survivor, PonziLand, Blob Arena, Jokers of Neon, Pistols at Dawn, Dope Wars, Schizodio, Element Market, and many more.
6️⃣ The “extra” layer
- Launch a memecoin with Unruggable
- Mix assets via Typhoon Mixer
- Contribute to the network’s growth as creators and devs, and get rewarded for it.
The job’s obviously not done, never is. More use cases are coming.
.@0xgilllee captured a strong signal, this phase rewards consistency and aligned action.
1m $MVRK anchors a structure:
+ Phased incentives build retention
+ Creator vs contributor pools clarify roles
+ Bridge + DEX unlock real utility for RWA capital
@MavrykNetwork is building through design.
The reward model reflects planning. Contributors get positioned as infrastructure scales.
Cycles often favor projects that turn attention into anchored participation.
This setup invites that kind of depth.
Team @MavrykNetwork just wrapped up a radiant festive season with the close of S2 from the Kaito campaign on Dec 28.
What a wrap for 2025!
This is the moment we celebrate the power of yappers community driving Mavryk’s mindshare dominance in RWA.
As we count down to 2026, those who register today can sit back and await their rewards (they will open the gate soon):
+ a stunning pool of 1m $MVRK
+ split into 800k for content creators & 200k for ecosystem contributors.
Beyond its material value, this reward shows readiness for Phase 2,
where Mavryk expands RWA utility through Mavryk Bridge, DEX, and Maven Finance to drive real on-chain capital productivity.
cygardeci.ETH retweeted
Moment of truth is here.
Yappers, time to pay close attention!
Mavryk’s registration gate has officially opened, right after the content accumulation phase wrapped up.
This is your chance to claim a share of the $1m $MVRK reward pool, with $800k set aside for content creators.
To qualify, just head to the verification site, link your X account, and pair your Mavryk wallet.
Once connected, Mavryk takes care of the rest.
First rewards expected to roll out in 48h, with distributions throughout the next month.
The @KaitoAI x @MavrykNetwork ss2 campaign wrapped up on Dec 28,
marking a powerful wave for the Mavryk community and the RWA movement.
The past time, Mavryk held steady in the top 3-4 RWA mindshare on KaitoAI, showing strong alignment with its Layer-1 vision for 24/7 liquid assets.
Today at 5PM GST, registration opens to confirm your efforts.
- 800k $MVRK for yappers.
- 200k $MVRK for builders.
- Top 250 contributors turn value into real rewards.
The race takes a break, are you satisfied with where you stand on the lb?
cygardeci.ETH retweeted
Topics like this always boost the crowd hype up.
Prediction bot is trending, and what can be more interesting if bots can print huge profits from the potential prediction markets.
That's how @inference_labs built their TruthTensor Crucible.
The flow is simple:
Users create the agent -> Agents predict -> Higher profits get the points.
Moreover, Inference now offers X account to combine your yapping.
cygardeci.ETH retweeted
It’s time to look back at @SIXR_cricket’s explosive 2025.
From a new name to a SportFi frontrunner, SIXR is now ready to connect 2.5b cricket fans to Web3.
Their 2025 wrap, made by me:
+ Legends Collection sold out 666 NFTs on TON featuring cricket icons and early airdrop access
+ First Innings gamified social tasks with RUNS
+ Kaito and Kudoswap campaigns drove 5m $SIXR in rewards & 125k Kudos
+ Key partnerships with Bongo, WSB. Recognition gained at Bybit Dubai
+ Dual-token model with $COINS and $SIXR launched
SIXR has followed a focused vision led by Ahad, combining lessons from Bongo’s Web2 playbook
I have high expectations that 2026 will be their acceleration phase.
cygardeci.ETH retweeted
Team @MavrykNetwork just wrapped up a radiant festive season with the close of S2 from the Kaito campaign on Dec 28.
What a wrap for 2025!
This is the moment we celebrate the power of yappers community driving Mavryk’s mindshare dominance in RWA.
As we count down to 2026, those who register today can sit back and await their rewards (they will open the gate soon):
+ a stunning pool of 1m $MVRK
+ split into 800k for content creators & 200k for ecosystem contributors.
Beyond its material value, this reward shows readiness for Phase 2,
where Mavryk expands RWA utility through Mavryk Bridge, DEX, and Maven Finance to drive real on-chain capital productivity.
🏆 Mavryk × @KaitoAI Yapper of the Week 🏆
S2 is almost over. Tomorrow is the moment.
This week’s top yappers pushing hard into the final stretch:
🥇 @traviSKrypto
🥈 @renksi
🥉 @Defi_Edwin
4️⃣ @rudolphhh2000
5️⃣ @francis_cgl
Yaps lock: December 28 (Tomorrow)
Registrations: December 29, 1 PM UTC | 5 PM GST
Last 24 hours. Last words. Last rankings.
If you want to leave your mark on S2, it’s now or never 🔥
Big milestones often look like sudden wins but they usually reflect years of quiet compounding.
Bongo’s journey from a single distribution bet to 333M users and 26.2B views shows what happens when trust, product, and patience stay aligned.
@SIXR_cricket is building with that same rhythm.
+ Starting with Telegram on TON
+ Meeting fans where they already live
+ Turning fandom into onchain gameplay
This approach resonates. It shows how steady execution, built on lived experience, creates outcomes that last.
Now it’s about delivering, one challenge, one session, one milestone at a time.
Tbh, reading the @SIXR_cricket article gave a clear picture of what long-term adoption looks like in Web3.
It’s rare to see a founder so consistent in philosophy - Ahad proving twice that adoption starts from attention.
Bongo earned trust on YouTube before it became a platform.
Now @SIXR_cricket applies the same thinking on Telegram - where cricket fans already share highlights and predictions.
By blending gameplay, rewards, and digital ownership directly into that space, SIXR connects passion with participation.
The idea feels practical and mature. Real adoption grows when people recognize their habits reflected in the product they use.
. @wardenprotocol setting a strong direction for automated trading.
AI signals now connect directly with execution, turning analysis into action inside a single interface.
+ Real-time signals on Hyperliquid perps and tokenized stocks
+ Cross-chain deposits that settle instantly
+ Arbitrum integration expanding agent activity
The real strength lies in the framework - trading logic coded into clear, auditable behavior onchain.
After a decade watching markets evolve, I see Warden pushing DeFi toward an era where intelligence, speed, and accountability share the same foundation.
. @SIXR_cricket teaming up with @wallstreetbets marks a strong crossover between SportsFi and internet culture.
WSB built one of the most influential online communities and their entry into TON alongside SIXR brings that same community energy into cricket’s growing Web3 world.
The partnership connects two ecosystems built on passion, risk, and participation:
+ SIXR brings real gameplay and data-driven interaction
+ WSB adds a global audience and cultural momentum.
This move signals a new phase for SportsFi - one powered by fandom, community ownership and markets that move with emotion and skill together.
Excited to partner up with @wallstreetbets
A strong step forward for cricket, culture, and the TON network.
cygardeci.ETH retweeted
Here's the flow on @peaq eco if you're going to join:
They're pushing hard to build a machine economy to boostrap TVL to the network.
And these are the components to follow:
+ @machinedex - native DEX on peaq that enable liquidity to every projects, currently with swap, pools and bridge
+ The peaq app: machinefi hub to access the projects and liquid machine deals
+ $PEAQ stake
peaq supports funding the projects --> users join peaq --> rev sharing from the projects.
Perfect loop.
I’ve watched RWA tokenization evolve through countless pilots, but most stopped short at compliance.
@MavrykNetwork with MRC-30 finally encodes that trust directly into the token: Compliance logic, audit trails, and permissions at the protocol level.
Each rule turns into code, creating transparency while keeping the openness DeFi runs on.
Institutions only move when the rails feel reliable, and MRC-30 delivers that base.
The first standard that makes it realistic for traditional finance to move fully onchain.
Totally agree with @0xAmberCT, earning through Kaito was just the beginning.
@wardenprotocol stepping in with a $900K leaderboard on @wallchain shows how agent networks can turn contribution into competition.
Warden pushing this early sets a strong example for real participation.
Fresh mechanics, transparent scoring, and clear incentives. The right mix for new users to prove value.
Feels like the next phase of user engagement taking shape.
Apparently, earning through Kaito isn’t the full picture anymore.
Projects are expanding to new platforms, creating fresh leaderboards and more room for users to compete and earn.
@wardenprotocol launched a mindshare leaderboard on @wallchain.
With $900K in 4 epoches to grab, here are the details:
- Epoch I runs form Nov 3 -> Q4, $250K in rewards
- Top 225 contributors + 25 random winners
Warden is building the global agent network, now’s the time to show up and earn your share.
“AI said so” isn’t enough anymore.
@miranetwork is laying down the rails for a future where AI outputs speak with receipts.
+ Every answer linked to verified sources
+ Every claim traceable onchain
+ Every model held accountable
This flips the script: AI is part of a system where truth becomes programmable.
I'm positive that Mira is building the trust layer AI has been waiting for.
