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Polymarket Sees Record $153M Daily Volume After Chainlink Integration

Polymarket experienced a significant surge in activity following its integration with Chainlink's data feeds, achieving a record $153 million in average daily volume—a threefold increase. The platform's short-duration crypto markets, which update every five and fifteen minutes, have collectively processed over $4 billion in total volume. Notably, the five-minute markets alone attracted more than $200 million in their first week. Chainlink's oracles provided the necessary real-time, reliable pricing to support the fast-paced trading environment, attracting both retail and institutional participants. This integration is credited as the key catalyst for the growth, enhancing market liquidity and enabling secure, high-volume transactions without compromising on speed or trust.

bitcoinist04/10 10:03

Polymarket Sees Record $153M Daily Volume After Chainlink Integration

bitcoinist04/10 10:03

World Liberty Financial says, ‘We are nowhere near liquidation’ – But fears remain

World Liberty Financial (WLFI), backed by the Trump family, has dismissed concerns over its borrowing activities as unfounded "FUD." The DeFi project admitted to being a major borrower and supplier on WLFI Markets, using 5 billion WLFI tokens (worth $429 million) from its treasury as collateral to borrow over $75 million in USDC. This move drained the platform’s liquidity and raised fears of bad debt and contagion risk. WLFI defended its actions, stating it is "nowhere near liquidation" and can supply more collateral if needed. Additionally, concerns persist over upcoming token unlocks, with 70% of WLFI supply still locked. The token has dropped 15% amid the uncertainty, and analysts warn unlocks could trigger further selling pressure.

ambcrypto04/10 09:04

World Liberty Financial says, ‘We are nowhere near liquidation’ – But fears remain

ambcrypto04/10 09:04

Covenant AI accuses Bittensor of ‘centralized control with decentralized branding’ amid exit

Covenant AI, a major subnet on the Bittensor network, has exited, citing concerns over centralization. In a statement on X, the team accused Bittensor’s leadership of exercising centralized control while maintaining a decentralized brand. They claimed key decisions, such as suspending subnet emissions and removing community control, were influenced by a centralized authority. Additionally, they alleged the network deprecated infrastructure and applied economic pressure through token sales. This exit has generated uncertainty, highlighting ongoing tensions between decentralization ideals and operational realities in AI-driven crypto networks.

ambcrypto04/10 08:26

Covenant AI accuses Bittensor of ‘centralized control with decentralized branding’ amid exit

ambcrypto04/10 08:26

Node Count Drops 70%, This Time Solana Is in a Hurry

Solana's validator count has dropped by 70% from its peak of 2,560 in March 2023 to around 756, accompanied by a 35% decrease in its Nakamoto coefficient, indicating increased centralization. This decline is largely due to the phasing out of the Solana Foundation Delegation Program (SFDP), which previously subsidized smaller validators. Many of these validators were economically unviable without support, controlling only 19% of the total stake, while larger nodes held over 80%. In response, Solana is implementing a new validator policy effective May 1, focusing on infrastructure decentralization. The policy imposes limits: no single Autonomous System Number (ASN) can host more than 25% of staked SOL, and no single data center can exceed 15%. It also enforces stricter performance rules, including faster transaction processing and anti-censorship measures, to improve network reliability and security. Critics, like node operator Chainflow, argue that the rules may unfairly penalize competent smaller validators based on their hosting location rather than performance, potentially forcing them into less reliable infrastructure and accelerating their decline. Amid ambitions to become a "Nasdaq on-chain" for global capital markets, Solana trails Ethereum and BNB Chain in real-world asset (RWA) value but leads in user activity. The network's upgrades aim to enhance stability and reduce finality times, competing with Ethereum's efforts to scale and decentralize further. The success of Solana's new policies is crucial for gaining institutional trust and competing effectively in the evolving blockchain landscape.

marsbit04/10 04:08

Node Count Drops 70%, This Time Solana Is in a Hurry

marsbit04/10 04:08

Base Official Selection: 12 Promising Projects Chosen from 1,175 Applications

Base has officially selected 12 standout projects from 1,175 applications for its accelerator program, signaling a strategic focus on high-potential on-chain ecosystems over independent unified stacks outside the OP Superchain. The chosen projects span key sectors including DeFi, prediction markets, AI agents, and payments. Highlights include: BlockRunAI (AI agent infrastructure with x402 pay-per-use payments), a stealth prediction market with novel leverage primitives, 0x4Mica (micropayment clearing for AI agents), Opal DEX (privacy-focused perpetual DEX), TradeOnsight (gamified social prediction platform), Credifi (uncollateralized lending via zkTLS), Tomorrow Loans (creator economy lending), AgentlyHQ (AI agent coordination layer), Nivo Finance (FX hedging for SMEs), JPEGapp (image-based prediction market), Floe Labs (AI agent credit infrastructure), and Liminal (AI-native neobank). Base is positioning itself as a major hub for on-chain innovation this cycle.

marsbit04/10 02:14

Base Official Selection: 12 Promising Projects Chosen from 1,175 Applications

marsbit04/10 02:14

Hot Interaction Collection | Cascade Private Beta is Live; KARPAK Mints SBT (April 10th)

**Hot Interaction Roundup: Cascade Private Beta Launches; KARPAK Mints SBTs (April 10)** **Cascade: 24/7 Stock and Crypto Perpetual Trading** Cascade is a crypto brokerage offering a trading app that operates 24/7, enabling users to trade cryptocurrencies, U.S. stocks, and private assets via perpetual contracts. Users can link their bank accounts and manage perpetual trading, portfolio-backed loans, and asset transfers within a single margin account. The platform has launched its private beta. Users can register via its official website using their X account and Google email, and join its Discord community. **KARPAK: Tokenizing Real-World Parking with DePIN** KARPAK is a DePIN project that converts real-world parking activities into on-chain, verifiable data assets. Parking data—such as duration, location, and cost—is collected, verified, and tokenized, allowing users to earn rewards, participate in governance, or receive revenue shares. The project has now launched its Soulbound Token (SBT). Users can mint the SBT by connecting a wallet (on BNB Chain), following KARPAK’s X account, and paying a small gas fee. **Pixie Chess: Web3 Chess with Crypto Incentives** Pixie Chess is a Web3 game combining classic chess, trading card mechanics, and crypto-economic incentives. It recently secured $5.2 million in seed funding led by Paradigm. Users can log in via wallet, create a profile, and choose gameplay modes, with video tutorials available to help them get started.

Odaily星球日报04/10 02:03

Hot Interaction Collection | Cascade Private Beta is Live; KARPAK Mints SBT (April 10th)

Odaily星球日报04/10 02:03

Cardano Network Sees Sharp Growth As User Activity Reaches New Heights

Despite facing prolonged bearish price pressure, the Cardano network has experienced a significant surge in user activity and engagement, reaching a historic milestone of over 120 million transactions on its mainnet. This growth reflects heightened adoption and strengthens Cardano's position in the blockchain sector. Additionally, large investors, or "whales," are returning, with addresses holding at least 10 million ADA increasing by 5.2% over nine weeks, indicating renewed confidence in the network's long-term potential. While ADA’s price remains under pressure, the rise in both transactions and whale activity could signal a potential recovery and broader market performance ahead.

bitcoinist04/09 21:02

Cardano Network Sees Sharp Growth As User Activity Reaches New Heights

bitcoinist04/09 21:02

A $500 Allocation Into Ozak AI During Presale Could Translate Into Six-Figure Returns Under Bullish Market Scenarios

Ozak AI is gaining significant early support in its presale phase, with tokens currently priced at $0.014 and over $6.6 million raised. Analysts project that a $500 investment at this stage could yield over 35,000 tokens, potentially resulting in six-figure returns if the token reaches its target price of $3 in a bullish market scenario. The platform combines AI and blockchain to offer financial market prediction tools, custom AI agents, and secure data storage. Key partnerships with Meganet, Phala Network, and Openledger enhance its ecosystem. With a focus on utility and adoption, Ozak AI presents a high-growth opportunity ahead of its public launch.

TheNewsCrypto04/09 12:17

A $500 Allocation Into Ozak AI During Presale Could Translate Into Six-Figure Returns Under Bullish Market Scenarios

TheNewsCrypto04/09 12:17

ROI Models Suggest Ozak AI Offers One of the Largest Upside Windows Among Sub-$0.05 Crypto Assets

Ozak AI, an AI-powered cryptocurrency project, is positioned as a sub-$0.05 crypto asset with significant growth potential. Its utility token, OZ, is priced at $0.014 in its presale phase, having already increased 14x from its initial offering. The project has raised over $6.6 million by selling more than 1.16 billion tokens. Analysts suggest a potential ROI between 71x and 300x upon public listing, with long-term estimates reaching as high as 500x. This could turn a $50 investment into thousands of dollars. The ecosystem includes the Ozak Streaming Network for real-time financial insights and a Dune Analytics Dashboard for transparency. Strategic partnerships with entities like Openledger, Meganet, Phala Network, and HIVE aim to support sustainable growth through enhanced AI training and data handling capabilities.

TheNewsCrypto04/09 11:26

ROI Models Suggest Ozak AI Offers One of the Largest Upside Windows Among Sub-$0.05 Crypto Assets

TheNewsCrypto04/09 11:26

Hyperbeat: Launching a 'Bank' on Hyperliquid

Hyperbeat, a protocol built on Hyperliquid, has launched "Liquid Banking," a self-custodial banking solution deployed on HyperEVM. It integrates stablecoin deposits, VISA card spending, perpetual trading, and multi-currency fiat on/off ramps into a single on-chain smart wallet. The core feature is "Credit Mode," powered by Morpho's lending engine. Users deposit assets like BTC or ETH as collateral. When spending with the VISA card, the system instantly borrows stablecoins via Morpho to complete payments, while the collateral remains on-chain earning yield. There is no grace period—interest accrues immediately upon spending. Hyperbeat uses its native stablecoin, beatUSD, issued in partnership with Paxos. Deposit yields come from real borrowing interest generated by consumer spending. Fiat services are provided by Noah, supporting multiple currencies, and the VISA card is issued by Third National via infrastructure from Rain. As a self-custodial system, user assets stay in their smart wallet. To prevent fraud, withdrawals require a cooling period and operator approval for collateral removal. The system emphasizes transparency and on-chain security but places responsibility on users to manage their account health, with no customer support to reverse errors.

marsbit04/09 10:12

Hyperbeat: Launching a 'Bank' on Hyperliquid