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Playnance’s “Be The Boss” Surpasses $2M in Real Payouts Ahead of G-Token Launch

Playnance's "Be The Boss" program has surpassed $2 million in real cash payouts and now has 2,809 active participants, contributing to over $5.3 million in total platform revenue. The program enables users to engage directly in platform-level economics tied to real user activity, rather than speculative growth. Playnance processes approximately 1.5 million on-chain transactions daily and supports over 10,000 daily active users through its non-custodial, on-chain infrastructure. The company is preparing to launch its G-Token, a utility token designed to unify and fuel activity across its ecosystem, including platforms like PlayW3 and Up vs. Down. The token is integrated into existing systems, linking user behavior, transactions, and incentives within a unified economic model. According to CEO Pini Peter, the token serves an already operational ecosystem, reflecting years of infrastructure development and live user engagement. Playnance continues to focus on scaling its Web3 consumer platforms while maintaining a seamless user experience and on-chain transparency.

TheNewsCrypto02/26 14:41

Playnance’s “Be The Boss” Surpasses $2M in Real Payouts Ahead of G-Token Launch

TheNewsCrypto02/26 14:41

Pipe Network Launches SolanaCDN: A Free, Open-Source Solana Validator Client with Built-in Acceleration

Pipe Network has launched SolanaCDN, a free and open-source Solana validator client with a built-in CDN acceleration layer. Forked from Anza's Agave client, it leverages Pipe's global network of over 35,000 PoP nodes to provide validators with faster shred propagation, independent of the native gossip protocol. This reduces performance disparities caused by geographical location, as validators with poorer connectivity often vote later and earn fewer rewards. SolanaCDN offers a median cross-region latency of 78ms, which is 3.8 times faster than the standard Turbine protocol's baseline of 300ms. It includes additional optimizations such as Fast Shreds, snapshot downloads from Pipe's network, and real-time recovery progress tracking. The client is designed as a drop-in replacement for existing validators and operates as non-blocking, fail-safe public infrastructure. It does not modify consensus logic, and if the CDN layer is unavailable, the validator continues normal operation. The goal is to improve overall network speed, reduce forks, and decrease missed slots as more validators adopt it. SolanaCDN is now available on GitHub and ready for use on Solana Mainnet Beta.

marsbit02/26 14:08

Pipe Network Launches SolanaCDN: A Free, Open-Source Solana Validator Client with Built-in Acceleration

marsbit02/26 14:08

Uniswap (UNI) Price Jumps 15% as Governance Vote Expands Fee Switch Across Layer-2 Networks

Uniswap's UNI token surged nearly 15% following a governance proposal to expand its fee mechanism across eight blockchains. The proposal would enable the protocol to collect a portion of trading fees—diverting them from liquidity providers to the treasury—for activities like token buybacks and burns. Analysts estimate this could generate an additional $27 million in annual revenue, significantly boosting Uniswap’s current $34 million in fee-based income. While the move may enhance value for UNI holders through reduced token supply, it risks making the platform less competitive if liquidity providers seek lower-fee alternatives. The proposal requires two on-chain votes to implement.

TheNewsCrypto02/26 13:08

Uniswap (UNI) Price Jumps 15% as Governance Vote Expands Fee Switch Across Layer-2 Networks

TheNewsCrypto02/26 13:08

GD Culture Group plans 7,500 Bitcoin sale – Panic or strategic reset?

The past few months have revealed the volatility of corporate Bitcoin holdings, with digital asset treasuries (DATs) experiencing both euphoric gains and steep losses. GD Culture Group, the 15th-largest Bitcoin treasury holder with 7,500 BTC, has announced plans to sell its entire Bitcoin position. Some analysts view this as a sign of stress and a potential inflection point following BTC's 30%+ correction. However, the move appears strategic: proceeds from the sale (over $500 million) will fund a share repurchase program aimed at stabilizing its stock price and protecting shareholder value. This could act as a demand floor for its equity and help rebuild institutional confidence. If macro conditions improve, DATs may shift from risk-off mode back to BTC accumulation, restoring the broader institutional narrative.

ambcrypto02/26 13:02

GD Culture Group plans 7,500 Bitcoin sale – Panic or strategic reset?

ambcrypto02/26 13:02

World Liberty Financial Proposes 180-Day WLFI Staking for Voting

World Liberty Financial (WLFI) has proposed a new governance model requiring holders to stake their unlocked tokens for a minimum of 180 days to participate in voting. The system aims to encourage long-term holding and deeper community involvement. Locked token holders can vote without staking. Voting power is calculated using a square-root model based on stake size and remaining lock-up time to prevent dominance by large holders. Participants in at least two votes during the lock period receive a 2% annualized reward from the treasury. The proposal also introduces tiered roles: "Nodes" (staking ~$1M worth of WLFI) gain access to licensed market makers, while "Super Nodes" (staking over 50M WLFI) receive additional partnership opportunities and potential economic incentives.

TheNewsCrypto02/26 08:16

World Liberty Financial Proposes 180-Day WLFI Staking for Voting

TheNewsCrypto02/26 08:16

Liquidity floods Solana as SOL reclaims EMA Ribbon to hit $85 – Details

Solana (SOL) has demonstrated renewed strength, with its price reclaiming the $85 level and moving back above the EMA ribbon after bulls aggressively defended the key $75 support zone. This technical recovery is supported by significant on-chain activity, as Solana dominated weekly DEX volume with $15.72 billion, leading major chains like Ethereum. Furthermore, sharp TVL inflows into select protocols, with some seeing near-100% growth, signal aggressive capital deployment and concentrated momentum within the ecosystem. While the shift in momentum is clear, the sustainability of the move depends on SOL's ability to convincingly break the $90 resistance level.

ambcrypto02/26 07:02

Liquidity floods Solana as SOL reclaims EMA Ribbon to hit $85 – Details

ambcrypto02/26 07:02

ETHZilla Shares Jump Following Rebrand to Forum Markets

ETHZilla's share price surged after announcing its rebrand to Forum Markets and a strategic shift toward institutional blockchain infrastructure and real-world asset tokenization. The company will trade under the new ticker FRMM on Nasdaq, pending approval. Previously operating a crypto treasury model focused on Ethereum, the company struggled as ETH prices fell and investor interest waned. Its new direction targets the growing demand for regulated tokenized investment products, aiming to provide asset origination and management services. Market analysts note this move aligns with institutional interest in blockchain's efficiency and transparency for traditional financial assets.

TheNewsCrypto02/26 06:45

ETHZilla Shares Jump Following Rebrand to Forum Markets

TheNewsCrypto02/26 06:45

Jane Street Halts "10 AM Dump", BTC Stages Strong V-Shaped Rebound Nearing $70K Mark

BTC experienced a strong V-shaped rebound, approaching the $70,000 mark, with ETH and SOL also showing significant gains. Market sentiment improved as Bitcoin spot ETFs recorded net inflows, potentially ending a five-week outflow streak. The rally was fueled by a mix of market dynamics, including allegations against Jane Street for allegedly suppressing Bitcoin’s price through systematic trading practices, though some analysts dismissed long-term manipulation claims. Positive quarterly earnings from Circle and Nvidia further boosted confidence, highlighting strong demand for stablecoins and AI-related investments. Institutional interest grew, with university endowments beginning to allocate to crypto ETFs, and mining firms showed resilience amid market volatility. The rebound provided a renewed narrative for market optimism, though its sustainability remains to be seen.

Odaily星球日报02/26 06:27

Jane Street Halts "10 AM Dump", BTC Stages Strong V-Shaped Rebound Nearing $70K Mark

Odaily星球日报02/26 06:27

Will SYRUP reclaim $0.24 as syrupUSDC volume doubles to $4.98B?

Maple Finance's native token SYRUP surged over 15% in 24 hours, driven primarily by the explosive growth of its stablecoin syrupUSDC. The transfer volume of syrupUSDC doubled to $4.98 billion in one month, while SYRUP's own trading volume declined by 33%. Active loans grew to $2.4 billion, with syrupUSDC accounting for 70% of that growth. The number of stablecoin holders increased by 4.8% to 6.9K, and daily active senders rose 17%. This activity boosted monthly fees and revenue by over 55%. Technically, SYRUP was testing a key resistance level at $0.24. A breakout could target $0.28-$0.30, while failure would invalidate the bullish outlook.

ambcrypto02/26 02:33

Will SYRUP reclaim $0.24 as syrupUSDC volume doubles to $4.98B?

ambcrypto02/26 02:33

Ripple CTO Emeritus Fires Back at XRP Ledger Centralization Claims

David Schwartz, Ripple's CTO Emeritus, refuted claims by Justin Bons, founder of Cyber Capital, that the XRP Ledger (XRPL) is centralized due to its Unique Node List (UNL) structure. Bons argued that the UNL grants Ripple "absolute power and control," making validators permissioned. Schwartz countered that the UNL does not enable censorship or double-spending, as validators cannot force dishonest actions on individual nodes. He explained that a malicious validator would simply be ignored by honest nodes, comparing a potential attack to a chain halt rather than a security breach. Schwartz emphasized that XRPL was intentionally designed to limit Ripple's control, even under legal pressure, and that abusing power would destroy trust in the network. He also contrasted XRPL's record with Bitcoin and Ethereum, claiming no history of transaction censorship or malicious re-ordering on XRPL.

bitcoinist02/26 01:02

Ripple CTO Emeritus Fires Back at XRP Ledger Centralization Claims