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Aevo Co-founder's Long Post Criticizes the Industry: I Wasted 8 Years of My Life in Crypto

In a widely circulated article, Aevo co-founder and CTO Ken Chan reflects on his eight years in the crypto industry with deep disillusionment, describing it as a "waste" of his life. Initially drawn by libertarian ideals and the vision of decentralized financial systems like Bitcoin enabling private, borderless wealth, Chan now believes the space has devolved into the "largest casino in human history"—a massive, speculative gambling arena masked as innovation. He argues that despite idealistic rhetoric, the industry's incentives have prioritized speculation over substantive progress. New Layer 1 chains, DEXs, and meme platforms often serve as zero-sum gambling mechanisms rather than tools for genuine financial improvement. Chan admits to profiting from the system but expresses disgust at his role in fostering an ecosystem where high-market-cap tokens with no real users thrive, contradicting sustainable economic principles. He warns that the normalization of financial nihilism and get-rich-quick mentalities poses long-term risks to social mobility and value creation. While he still believes in crypto’s original vision, Chan concludes that the industry has lost its way, and he now prioritizes being "right" over chasing profits.

marsbit17h ago

Aevo Co-founder's Long Post Criticizes the Industry: I Wasted 8 Years of My Life in Crypto

marsbit17h ago

From ETH to SOL: Why Will L1s Ultimately Lose to Bitcoin?

The article "From ETH to SOL: Why L1s Will Ultimately Lose to Bitcoin?" argues that Bitcoin (BTC) is increasingly dominating the "cryptomoney" narrative, leaving little room for other Layer-1 (L1) blockchains to compete for monetary premium. The core of the argument is that approximately 81% of the total crypto market cap is invested in assets viewed as money or potential money, with BTC alone accounting for 55%. While L1s like ETH, XRP, BNB, and SOL represent a significant portion of the remaining value, their valuations are not primarily driven by revenue or real economic activity. Data shows that L1 revenues have been declining annually, yet their price-to-earnings ratios have soared, suggesting their market caps are almost entirely propped up by speculation on future monetary premium, not fundamentals. The performance of L1s against BTC further supports this. Since December 2022, eight of the top ten L1s have underperformed BTC, with six lagging by over 40%. Solana (SOL) was a notable exception, outperforming BTC by 87%. However, this gain is put into perspective by its ecosystem's explosive growth: a ~3,000% increase in DeFi TVL, fees, and DEX volume. This indicates that an L1 must achieve astronomical, orders-of-magnitude growth to merely eke out a modest performance lead over BTC. The conclusion is that the trend of BTC consolidating monetary premium at the expense of L1s is irreversible. The narrative that an L1 could become "money" is losing credibility as investors now have a decade of data showing that L1s consistently underperform BTC unless their ecosystems experience extreme, unsustainable growth. Without genuine economic growth, L1s' monetary premium will continue to erode.

coinvoice17h ago

From ETH to SOL: Why Will L1s Ultimately Lose to Bitcoin?

coinvoice17h ago

Prediction Markets: A Decade of Refinement, Who's Next?

The evolution of the crypto prediction market is a compelling case study, having taken nearly a decade to achieve product-market fit (PMF) after being prematurely dismissed. Early projects like Gnosis (2015) and Augur (2018) struggled with high Ethereum gas fees, poor user experience, regulatory pressure (e.g., CFTC classifying them as gambling), and immature oracles, leading to low liquidity and trading volumes. The turning point came in 2024, catalyzed by the U.S. presidential election. Polymarket’s trading volume surged, with monthly activity exploding from $62 million to $2.1 billion. By 2025, the sector’s annual trading volume reached $27.9 billion. Key drivers for this breakthrough include: 1) Improved infrastructure (Layer 2 solutions like Polygon and Base drastically reduced fees and sped up transactions); 2) Regulatory shifts (CFTC approval of platforms like Kalshi and clearer crypto-friendly policies); 3) A new market narrative focused on utility over speculation, amplified by media coverage; and 4) Broader event categories beyond politics. This demonstrates that some "disproven" crypto sectors may not lack PMF but were simply ahead of their time, awaiting better infrastructure and market conditions. This pattern suggests potential future revivals in other early-stage areas like crypto gaming, social, or DePIN.

marsbit12h ago

Prediction Markets: A Decade of Refinement, Who's Next?

marsbit12h ago

Bitcoin Enters a 'Sideways Trend'. What About Other Cryptocurrencies

Bitcoin (BTC) has been trading sideways within the $80,000–$100,000 range for three weeks, currently trading around $91,500. The overall crypto market cap rose 1.9% to $3.11 trillion, with Ethereum (ETH) up 3% to approximately $3,130. Most top-10 cryptocurrencies saw gains of up to 3%, while Hyperliquid (HYPE) fell 2%. ZCash (ZEC) led the top-100 with a 9% surge, whereas Monero (XMR) dropped 2.8%. Analysts describe the market "disappointment phase" and expect Bitcoin's sideways movement to continue. Exchanges liquidated $451 million in leveraged trades from 130,000 traders. The Crypto Fear & Greed Index fell to 20, indicating "extreme fear" and potential selling pressure. U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs saw a net outflow of $87.7 million in early December, while Ethereum ETFs lost $65.6 million. Traders on Deribit are betting on Bitcoin staying in its current range, with high open interest in short-term options suggesting profit-taking and low volatility expectations. For the first time in over a decade, the S&P 500 has outperformed Bitcoin annually, as traders prepare for a "crypto winter" amid unmet policy expectations.

RBK-crypto12h ago

Bitcoin Enters a 'Sideways Trend'. What About Other Cryptocurrencies

RBK-crypto12h ago

12.8 Today's Market: Why the Rise? BTC\SOL\ETH\BNB\ZEC\HYPE\Binance Life\Hachimi Trading Suggestions

Market Summary (Dec 8): In the past 24 hours, 129,603 traders were liquidated, totaling $445 million, with the largest single liquidation on Hyperliquid-ETH-USD at $17.81 million. The market opened strong with a weekday rally, easing investor anxiety. Trading turnover declined, partly due to weekend effects, cooling market sentiment. No fundamental negative news emerged, and expectations remain for a December Fed rate cut. However, concerns linger over weak economic data and uncertainty around rate cuts in January. The key issue is whether the Fed prioritizes inflation control or growth support—a choice impacting 2026 economic prospects. BTC: Short-term pressure at 93,400; support at 88,500. Key support zone: 86,100–85,700. SOL: Pressure near 140; support at 125–124 and 119. Prefer spot accumulation over contracts. ETH: Pressure at 3,210; support at 2,955. Key support zone: 2,830–2,810. Favor spot positions. BNB: Key support at 895. Break below may trigger correction toward 882–844. ZEC: Breaking out, entering accelerated rise phase. HYPE: Likely to rally if大盘反弹 continues. Additional Notes: - Avoid chasing weekend pumps (especially Sundays), as false breakouts are common. - Consider buying $币安人生 (Binance Life) and $哈基米 (Hakimi) ahead of potential listings. $币安人生 is highly anticipated for Chinese market listing, and $哈基米 may benefit as a correlated asset. - Market bottom consolidation is ending; follow major players for accumulation and profit-taking.

金色财经11h ago

12.8 Today's Market: Why the Rise? BTC\SOL\ETH\BNB\ZEC\HYPE\Binance Life\Hachimi Trading Suggestions

金色财经11h ago

Ethereum (ETH) 'Smart' Whale Bets $426 Million Long, Price Chart Targets $4000

Ethereum (ETH) has surged to $3,140, a 20% increase from its November low of $2,621, prompting significant bullish activity from major investors. According to data from Lookonchain, several "smart whales" have opened large long positions totaling 136,433 ETH, valued at approximately $426 million. Notable among them are BitcoinOG (1011short) with a $169 million long, Anti-CZ with $194 million, and pension-usdt.eth holding 20,000 ETH worth around $62.5 million. Another whale, "0xBADBB," is using two accounts to long ETH with a total value of $189.5 million. This institutional and whale confidence aligns with BitMine’s recent addition of $199 million in ETH, bringing its total holdings to 373,000 ETH ($13.3 billion) and reinforcing its position as the largest corporate holder. The market is also anticipating a potential 25-basis-point rate cut by the Fed on December 10, which could further support prices. Technically, ETH's price action has formed a classic ascending triangle pattern on the daily chart. A breakout above the $3,250 resistance level could trigger a rally toward the pattern’s target of approximately $4,020, representing a potential 28% upside from current levels. The Relative Strength Index (RSI) has also improved from an oversold condition of 28 to 50, indicating growing bullish momentum. However, key resistance zones lie between $3,350-$3,550 (where the 50-day and 100-day SMAs are located) and at the 200-day SMA near $3,800.

cointelegraph_中文11h ago

Ethereum (ETH) 'Smart' Whale Bets $426 Million Long, Price Chart Targets $4000

cointelegraph_中文11h ago

Crypto funds log second week of inflows after massive $5.5B selloff

Cryptocurrency investment products recorded their second consecutive week of inflows, attracting $716 million, following a previous week of $1 billion in gains. This marks a recovery after a significant $5.5 billion selloff over four weeks, bringing total assets under management to over $180 billion—an 8% rebound from November lows, though still below the all-time high of $264 billion. Bitcoin led inflows with $352 million, followed by XRP with $244 million. Chainlink saw a record inflow of $52.8 million, representing 54% of its AUM. Ether had minor inflows of $39 million, while short Bitcoin products saw outflows, suggesting reduced negative sentiment. Among issuers, ProShares led with $210 million in inflows, while BlackRock experienced $105 million in outflows. Geographically, the U.S., Germany, and Canada saw the highest inflows, whereas Sweden continued to record outflows.

cointelegraph10h ago

Crypto funds log second week of inflows after massive $5.5B selloff

cointelegraph10h ago

New DePIN protocol rolls out ZK-Proof processing marketplace

Brevis has launched ProverNet, a decentralized physical infrastructure (DePIN) marketplace for zero-knowledge proof (ZK-proof) computation. The platform enables users to earn by providing proving capacity and allows applications to access scalable ZK-proof processing. Initially using USDC for settlements, the network plans to transition to its native BREV token upon mainnet launch, which will also introduce staking and slashing mechanisms for provers. ProverNet addresses the computationally intensive nature of ZK-proof generation by distributing tasks through continuous auctions and job matching. Brevis, already an established player, has processed over 250 million proofs for partners like Uniswap, PancakeSwap, and MetaMask. The system is designed to handle variable workloads, offering flexibility and avoiding vendor lock-in. Production workloads, including Ethereum block execution proofs from ETHProofs, are already being migrated to the new network.

cointelegraph6h ago

New DePIN protocol rolls out ZK-Proof processing marketplace

cointelegraph6h ago

Strategy Bought the Largest Batch of Bitcoin Since July

MicroStrategy, the largest corporate holder of Bitcoin, has made its most significant purchase since July 2025, acquiring 10,624 BTC for $962.7 million at an average price of $90,615 per Bitcoin. As of December 7th, the company holds 660,624 BTC, representing 3% of the total Bitcoin supply, acquired for a total of $43.35 billion at an average price of $74,696 per BTC. The company’s business model, pioneered by founder Michael Saylor, involves purchasing cryptocurrency using funds raised through debt and equity offerings. This has inspired other firms, known as Digital Asset Treasuries (DATs). However, 2025 has been challenging for the DAT sector. According to Bloomberg, the median stock of U.S. and Canadian public DAT companies is down 43%, and 70% of these stocks are expected to finish the year lower than they started, with most companies being unprofitable. Despite the industry's difficulties, other firms are also accumulating crypto. BitMine, the largest corporate holder of Ethereum, purchased 138,452 ETH in the first week of December, bringing its total holdings to 3,864,951 ETH ($12.1 billion), which is 3.2% of its market capitalization. The company plans to increase its reserve to 5% of the Ethereum supply. Additionally, MicroStrategy announced the creation of a $1.4 billion dollar reserve to cover investor obligations, ensuring it would not be forced to sell its Bitcoin holdings.

RBK-crypto4h ago

Strategy Bought the Largest Batch of Bitcoin Since July

RBK-crypto4h ago

L1 Native Tokens' Final 'Monetary Premium' Is Collapsing!

The monetary premium on Layer 1 (L1) native tokens is rapidly fading as stablecoins increasingly dominate as the preferred medium of exchange (MoE) in on-chain economies. While L1 valuations historically incorporated a monetary premium derived from their use as a store of value (SoV) or MoE, data shows a clear shift. On Ethereum, ETH is no longer the primary MoE; stablecoins like USDC and USDT now lead in on-chain transaction volume and top Uniswap pools. A similar trend is observed on L2s like Arbitrum. On Solana, SOL remains the primary MoE due to platforms like Pumpfun and Raydium using it as a quote currency, but USDC is gaining significant traction, especially with new launchpads like MetaDAO adopting it as the default pairing asset. On BNB Chain, USDT has overtaken BNB in trading volume, which had previously been the dominant MoE. The author argues that the market has chosen stablecoins as the superior on-chain MoE. Attempts by ecosystems to enforce their native token as a quote currency add friction and costs for users with minimal price impact. Improved on-chain UX and liquidity are reducing the historical necessity of using volatile native tokens for transactions. The next wave of users will likely use stablecoins, not native tokens, for everyday exchange, further eroding this monetary premium.

比推55m ago

L1 Native Tokens' Final 'Monetary Premium' Is Collapsing!

比推55m ago

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