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Blockchain for DApps steps into the spotlight with new updates: AMA recap with ION

Sponsored Content: ION, a layer-1 blockchain for DApps, is gaining attention with key updates, including a token migration from ICE to ION and the launch of its flagship social app, Online+. In a Cointelegraph AMA, CEO Alexandru Iulian Florea emphasized a consumer-first approach, focusing on usability and mainstream adoption. Online+, designed to be Web2-friendly, has attracted over 1.3 million users in about six weeks, with high daily engagement. The app enables creator monetization through tokenized communities, ads, and premium features, routing value directly to creators. A Chrome extension, PumpIt, allows users to tokenize posts on X (formerly Twitter). The ICE to ION migration is intentionally kept off exchanges to consolidate users within the ecosystem. Future plans include a no-code app builder in 2026 to expand the modular DApp ecosystem.

cointelegraph12/23 15:24

Blockchain for DApps steps into the spotlight with new updates: AMA recap with ION

cointelegraph12/23 15:24

Polymarket's Departure from Polygon: An Inevitable Choice or a Matter of Timing?

Polymarket, a leading prediction market platform, has announced plans to migrate from the Polygon network to its own Ethereum Layer 2 solution, named POLY. This move, driven by both product and economic considerations, aims to provide a more stable and customizable environment for the platform's growth. Key factors behind the decision include Polygon's recent network instability and limitations in supporting Polymarket's expanding scale. By building its own Layer 2, Polymarket can capture more economic value within its ecosystem rather than allowing it to spill over to external networks. Data indicates Polymarket contributed significantly to Polygon’s ecosystem, accounting for roughly a quarter of its total value locked (TVL) and gas consumption. The platform has facilitated over $14.3 billion in historical trading volume and attracted 1.7 million users. The timing of the migration aligns with Polymarket’s upcoming token generation event (TGE), as transitioning post-TGE would be more complex. This shift also allows Polymarket to elevate its valuation by evolving from a single application to a full-stack platform with its own underlying infrastructure. The move reflects a broader trend in crypto where top applications seek greater independence when underlying networks fail to provide sufficient added value.

比推12/23 14:41

Polymarket's Departure from Polygon: An Inevitable Choice or a Matter of Timing?

比推12/23 14:41

Dog-themed memecoins show no signs of slowing down: 39.5% of the market remains in their hands, with Maxi Doge waiting for its opportunity

According to CoinGecko's 2025 report, dog-themed memecoins still dominate 39.5% of the meme coin market, even excluding Dogecoin. Amid this trend, Maxi Doge (MAXI) is positioning itself as a new project built for the current market shift from irony to exaggerated sincerity. The token features a hyper-muscular Shiba Inu mascot for instant recognition and aims to attract traders through clear, high-impact branding. Currently in presale, MAXI offers staking APY of 71% and has undergone security audits. The presale price is set to rise soon, emphasizing urgency for early participants.

bitcoinist12/23 14:34

Dog-themed memecoins show no signs of slowing down: 39.5% of the market remains in their hands, with Maxi Doge waiting for its opportunity

bitcoinist12/23 14:34

Charles Hoskinson Says Midnight Will Expand Cardano DeFi by 10x

Charles Hoskinson, founder of Cardano, asserts that the upcoming Midnight privacy sidechain will expand Cardano's DeFi ecosystem by ten times. He addressed concerns that Midnight might weaken Cardano's core infrastructure, explaining that while upgrades like Leios and Hydra offer marginal improvements, they are insufficient to attract users from established ecosystems like Ethereum and Solana. Midnight's key innovation is its programmable privacy features, which provide a fundamentally new value proposition without requiring users to abandon other chains. This could significantly boost Cardano's DeFi activity, which currently has a TVL of $178 million—far behind its competitors. A tenfold increase would bring it to nearly $1.8 billion. Hoskinson also highlighted ongoing discussions with Ripple to bring the RLUSD stablecoin to Cardano and mentioned a forthcoming privacy stablecoin partnership as additional growth catalysts.

TheNewsCrypto12/23 14:16

Charles Hoskinson Says Midnight Will Expand Cardano DeFi by 10x

TheNewsCrypto12/23 14:16

Polymarket bets surge on Lighter airdrop as Hyperliquid lists LIT

Lighter, a perpetual decentralized exchange (perp DEX) and rival to Hyperliquid, is generating significant airdrop speculation. A core contributor announced the platform is finalizing its token generation event (TGE), including removing Sybil and wash-trading points from its Season 2 rewards program. Hype intensified when Hyperliquid listed the yet-to-launch LIT token. Lighter opened an airdrop allocation form, allowing users to direct tokens to additional wallets, with submissions accepted until Friday. The transfer of 250 million LIT tokens (25% of supply) further fueled expectations. On prediction market Polymarket, the odds of an airdrop occurring by December 31st have surged to 86%, with $9.5 million in betting volume. Lighter recently raised $68 million in a round led by Founders Fund and Ribbit Capital.

cointelegraph12/23 12:58

Polymarket bets surge on Lighter airdrop as Hyperliquid lists LIT

cointelegraph12/23 12:58

The Hidden Realities and Concerns Behind Web3 Unicorn Phantom

The Web3 unicorn Phantom, valued at $3 billion, has navigated a challenging 2025 in the crypto wallet market. While its user base grew to nearly 20 million monthly active users and assets under custody surpassed $25 billion, its market share in embedded swaps plummeted from 10% to just 0.5%, as users migrated to exchange-linked wallets offering lower fees and stronger incentives. Phantom, which started on Solana and expanded multi-chain, remains heavily dependent on the Solana ecosystem, with 97% of its swap transactions occurring there. This has posed risks as Solana's TVL declined over 34% from its peak. In response, Phantom has aggressively pursued new product lines to diversify revenue and usage. Key launches include its native stablecoin CASH, which surpassed $100 million in supply; a Phantom-branded debit card for spending crypto in the U.S.; the acquisition of trading tools like Solsniper; integration of a prediction market with Kalshi; and the release of a free SDK, Phantom Connect, for easier dApp onboarding. CEO Brandon Millman emphasizes focusing on product over token launches or an IPO, aiming to make crypto a tool for everyday payments. However, the path is competitive, with MetaMask having already launched a similar card in more regions. The success of Phantom's debit card and the sustainability of its stablecoin remain to be proven as it battles to define the future of independent non-custodial wallets.

marsbit12/23 12:08

The Hidden Realities and Concerns Behind Web3 Unicorn Phantom

marsbit12/23 12:08

57 Million Massive Token Burn Completed, WBS Enters a New Valuation Range

Websea has announced the large-scale burn of 57 million WBS tokens, drawing significant market attention and triggering a price surge of over 15%. The tokens were burned from unlocked portions of ecosystem, team, foundation, and strategic investment allocations, effectively removing 38% of the locked supply. This brings the total burned WBS to 132.7 million, reducing circulating supply and enhancing long-term scarcity. The move is seen as a structural adjustment following Hony Capital’s strategic investment and reflects Websea’s commitment to long-term ecosystem growth. By verifiably reducing sell pressure, the burn strengthens WBS's value foundation and shifts market expectations toward scarcity-driven appreciation. Beyond the burn, WBS’s value is supported by Websea’s broader growth strategy, including compliance efforts, product expansion, global user acquisition, and institutional backing. The platform is transitioning from a pure exchange to an ecosystem, with WBS evolving into a utility and governance asset. This event marks the beginning of a reevaluation phase for WBS, driven by tangible supply reduction and expanding demand within Websea’s growing financial and social ecosystem.

深潮12/23 11:43

57 Million Massive Token Burn Completed, WBS Enters a New Valuation Range

深潮12/23 11:43

MEXC Launches “Zero-Fee Gala” With $2 Million Prize Pool Including Cybertruck, Gold Bar, and iPhone 17

MEXC, a leading cryptocurrency exchange, has launched a limited-time "Zero-Fee Gala" promotion from December 22, 2025, to January 21, 2026. The event features zero trading fees on major spot and futures pairs like XRP, DOGE, SOL, and BNB. Participants can enter a lucky draw with a $300,000 prize pool, including a Cybertruck, a gold bar, and an iPhone 17. Additional benefits include USDT staking with up to 600% APR, a 300,000 USDT new user reward pool, and a 200,000 USDT trading challenge for all users. The promotion aims to celebrate the year-end trading season and enhance the user experience.

TheNewsCrypto12/23 10:14

MEXC Launches “Zero-Fee Gala” With $2 Million Prize Pool Including Cybertruck, Gold Bar, and iPhone 17

TheNewsCrypto12/23 10:14

Hot Track, New Interaction Opportunities: Three Prediction Markets Backed by YZi Labs

Prediction markets are a hot topic in the crypto community, with significant activity on BNB Chain. According to Dune data, three platforms dominate: Opinion leads with 75% market share and $125M in daily volume, followed by PancakeSwap's Probable at 14.5% ($24M), and predict.fun, founded by dingaling, at 10.5% ($17M). All three are backed by YZi Labs. **Opinion**, a Binance Labs MVB alum, raised a $5M seed round. It runs a points program with weekly rewards. A special Christmas/New Year event offers 100k points for activities like daily trading, high volume, and using Binance Wallet. **predict.fun**, founded by NFT influencer dingaling, allows users to earn yield on capital locked in predictions. It airdropped initial points to active BNB Chain users. Its first weekly points event concludes soon, with a second starting immediately after. **Probable**, incubated by PancakeSwap, focuses on a zero-fee, fully on-chain experience using UMA's Oracle for dispute resolution. It supports predictions on various events and allows deposits in any token, auto-swapped to USDT. A points system based on trading volume is imminent and is already tracking user activity.

Odaily星球日报12/23 05:43

Hot Track, New Interaction Opportunities: Three Prediction Markets Backed by YZi Labs

Odaily星球日报12/23 05:43

Bitmine’s stash crosses 4M ETH after latest $40M buy

Ethereum treasury company Bitmine has reached a significant milestone, with its Ether holdings surpassing 4 million ETH after a recent $40.61 million purchase of 13,412 tokens. Over the past week, the company acquired nearly 100,000 ETH, bringing its total to over 4.06 million tokens, all purchased at an average price of $2,991 each. With ETH's price rebounding to $3,000, Bitmine's holdings are now profitable again after being underwater since October. The firm aims to own 5% of the total ETH supply and is currently 67% toward that goal. Bitmine also plans to launch a staking solution, the Made in America Validator Network (MAVAN), in early 2026 to generate additional value for investors.

cointelegraph12/23 02:16

Bitmine’s stash crosses 4M ETH after latest $40M buy

cointelegraph12/23 02:16

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