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The DAO Returns After a Decade, Establishes a $220 Million Security Fund

The DAO, the record-breaking 2016 Ethereum crowdfunding project that led to a major hack and the Ethereum Classic split, is making a symbolic return a decade later. Over 75,109 ETH (worth approximately $220 million) from the incident’s unresolved funds will be used to establish The DAO Security Fund. This fund, managed by a multisig group including key figures like Vitalik Buterin and Taylor Monahan, will focus entirely on enhancing Ethereum’s security. The majority of the ETH (around 69,420) will be staked to create a perpetual endowment, with staking yields and remaining assets funding security efforts such as smart contract audits, core protocol upgrades, and wallet safety improvements. While the initiative aims to turn a historic failure into long-term ecosystem protection, it remains controversial. Questions persist around the legitimacy of repurposing what some consider original token holders' assets and the degree of decentralization in the fund’s governance. Nonetheless, The DAO’s evolution reflects Ethereum’s maturation and the resilience of its community.

marsbit02/02 06:38

The DAO Returns After a Decade, Establishes a $220 Million Security Fund

marsbit02/02 06:38

Story Delays $IP Token Unlock, Strengthens Long-Term Token Economics and Network Stability

Story has announced a six-month extension for the initial unlocking and subsequent vesting schedule of all locked $IP tokens, applicable to investors, team members, and internal stakeholders. As a result, no new liquidity from these tokens will enter the market before August 13, 2026. This decision is part of a broader strategy to strengthen long-term alignment with the community and enhance the network’s economic sustainability. It follows recent proposals, SIP-00009 and SIP-00010, which recalibrated token emissions and staking incentives to support a more sustainable token economy. These changes reduce emissions from locked tokens, encourage broader community staking participation, and lower inflation pressure as the network matures. The token supply, allocation ratios, vesting terms, and legal ownership remain unchanged. The updated schedule is enforced via automated smart contracts to ensure compliance. Story emphasizes that this move prioritizes long-term network stability over short-term market fluctuations. Story is an AI-native blockchain focused on traceability, licensing, and monetization of AI data and models, backed by $136M from investors including a16z crypto and Samsung Ventures.

marsbit02/02 01:51

Story Delays $IP Token Unlock, Strengthens Long-Term Token Economics and Network Stability

marsbit02/02 01:51

Bitcoin drops to $78K – Decoding the $1.3B liquidation ‘freefall’

Bitcoin dropped to around $78,000 due to a significant market sell-off driven by heavy leverage and thin liquidity, resulting in approximately $1.3 billion in forced liquidations. The decline was not primarily caused by external factors like geopolitics but rather by a lack of market liquidity, which amplified the downturn. As leveraged positions were automatically closed, prices fell rapidly due to insufficient buyer support, and bearish sentiment further accelerated the sell-off. The crypto market decline coincided with a broader global sell-off, where over $12 trillion was wiped from markets within 48 hours. Precious metals like gold and silver saw sharp declines after rapid rallies, and equities also fell. Margin calls and increased exchange margin requirements exacerbated the selling pressure. Technical analysis indicates Bitcoin traded below its major moving averages for the first time since 2022, suggesting continued volatility. Experts recommend cautious capital management, such as dollar-cost averaging, rather than deploying all funds at once during such periods.

ambcrypto02/01 15:02

Bitcoin drops to $78K – Decoding the $1.3B liquidation ‘freefall’

ambcrypto02/01 15:02

Airdrop Weekly Report｜Aster to Begin Sixth Phase Airdrop on February 2; Meteora Airdrop Closes, 9.8% of Total Supply Unclaimed (1.26-2.1)

Odaily Planet Daily's Airdrop Weekly Report (Jan 26 - Feb 1, 2026) covers key airdrop news and claimable projects. Notable claimable airdrops include: - **Moonbirds**: BIRB token claim is live for NFT and SBT holders. - **Infinex**: INX token airdrop for users who interacted with the Synthetix-based perps platform. - **Limitless**: Second season airdrop claim is open for users who completed tasks. - **Opinion**: Address registration is open for users with points on this BSC prediction market. Key airdrop updates: - **Aster** announces its sixth airdrop phase (Convergence) begins Feb 2, distributing 0.8% of supply. - **Meteora**'s airdrop claim has closed, with 9.8% of the total MET supply unclaimed, funds moved to ecosystem reserves. - **MegaETH** and **Cap** both stated they have not and will not conduct token airdrops or pay exchange listing fees. - **Paradex** increased its airdrop to 25% of total supply for XP holders, with TGE scheduled for late February/early March.

marsbit02/01 08:11

Airdrop Weekly Report｜Aster to Begin Sixth Phase Airdrop on February 2; Meteora Airdrop Closes, 9.8% of Total Supply Unclaimed (1.26-2.1)

marsbit02/01 08:11

Weekly Token Unlocks: HYPE Unlocks Tokens Worth Approximately $300 Million

Weekly Token Unlock Report: HYPE and ENA Lead Major Releases This week sees significant token unlocks from two major projects. Hyperliquid (HYPE) is set to release 9.92 million tokens, valued at approximately $300 million. Hyperliquid is a high-performance blockchain aiming to build a fully on-chain, open financial system. Additionally, Ethena (ENA) will unlock 212 million tokens, worth around $31.06 million. Ethena Labs is the issuer of the USDe algorithmic stablecoin, which uses a mechanism involving collateral in BTC and stETH, along with short perpetual futures positions, to maintain its peg and generate yield. Both projects have provided their specific release schedules as shown in the accompanying charts.

marsbit02/01 02:25

Weekly Token Unlocks: HYPE Unlocks Tokens Worth Approximately $300 Million

marsbit02/01 02:25

Why USDT’s $50B growth shows capital moving beyond banks

Tether's $50 billion growth in 2025 highlights a major shift in global dollar distribution, moving capital from traditional banking systems to crypto-native infrastructure. USDT now functions as a parallel dollar network, offering rapid settlement, lower costs, and global reach. Its balance sheet strength, with over $6.3 billion in excess reserves and significant U.S. Treasury backing, reinforces confidence. Deep liquidity, broad integration, and efficient blockchain infrastructure position USDT as the dominant stablecoin, reshaping global dollar access beyond legacy financial systems.

ambcrypto02/01 00:01

Why USDT’s $50B growth shows capital moving beyond banks

ambcrypto02/01 00:01

XRP’s Playbook Goes Beyond Payments: Pundit Reveals More Use Cases

Crypto pundit X Finance Bull emphasizes that XRP's utility extends beyond payments, particularly into real-world asset (RWA) tokenization. He highlights $110 million in tokenized diamond transactions settled on the XRP Ledger and notes the network’s expansion into full RWA tokenization. The strategy involves building payments infrastructure first, followed by tokenized assets, and then complete financial rails. This aligns with predictions that XRP could become a backbone of global finance. Additionally, Ripple’s treasury platform is expected to boost XRP adoption by providing unified visibility of cash and digital assets, enabling instant settlements, reducing FX costs, and unlocking working capital through yield optimization. At the time of writing, XRP is trading around $1.74.

bitcoinist01/31 21:32

XRP’s Playbook Goes Beyond Payments: Pundit Reveals More Use Cases

bitcoinist01/31 21:32

Bitcoin’s leverage builds – Will BTC see a volatility breakout ahead?

Bitcoin's price remains compressed near $89,000, but derivatives data indicate traders are rebuilding leverage and positioning for a potential breakout. Despite a 5% price dip amid a broader market sell-off, Binance Open Interest (OI) rose by 31%, returning to pre-October levels. This suggests speculative capital is re-entering the market, with a preference for crypto over traditional safe havens like gold and silver. OI growth during consolidation reflects anticipation rather than fear, as traders use leverage to hedge downside near $81,000 while targeting upside toward $90,000. A key signal is the absorption of sell pressure through short liquidations between $84,000–$86,000, which helps stabilize price and compress volatility. The asymmetry in liquidation clusters—with dense short positions above and thin long liquidations below—reduces bearish momentum. Overall, rising OI and constructive sentiment suggest the market is poised for a volatility expansion once the current trading range resolves.

ambcrypto01/31 16:03

Bitcoin’s leverage builds – Will BTC see a volatility breakout ahead?

ambcrypto01/31 16:03

Best Long-Term Meme Coin to Hold: How Little Pepe (LILPEPE) Stacks Up Against Shiba Inu (SHIB) and Dogecoin (DOGE)

The article compares the long-term potential of meme coins Shiba Inu (SHIB), Dogecoin (DOGE), and newcomer Little Pepe (LILPEPE). SHIB faces challenges with a 65% yearly decline, stalled Shibarium growth, and declining trading activity. DOGE, while culturally relevant and adopted, shows slower growth and flattened momentum despite institutional support. In contrast, Little Pepe has raised $27.8 million in its presale and is building a meme-centric Layer-2 ecosystem designed for fast, low-cost trading. It aims to provide infrastructure for meme economy growth, offering utility beyond hype. With audited contracts, planned CEX listings, and a focus on recurring usage, LILPEPE is positioned as a strong long-term contender with high upside potential.

TheNewsCrypto01/31 12:22

Best Long-Term Meme Coin to Hold: How Little Pepe (LILPEPE) Stacks Up Against Shiba Inu (SHIB) and Dogecoin (DOGE)

TheNewsCrypto01/31 12:22

Hyperliquid’s market share surges to 33% – Can HYPE target $36 next?

Hyperliquid's market share surged from 18% in December to 33% by the end of January, driven by the introduction and success of its equity and commodity perpetuals (perps). Non-crypto assets, such as silver and gold, now account for 30% of the platform's trading volume, positioning it as a key cross-asset trading platform. This growth has positively impacted the native token HYPE, with increased trading volume generating higher fees, which fuel token buybacks and burns. Weekly revenue rose from $11 million to $15.5 million, and HYPE's price increased by 70%. Maintaining support above $28 could lead to a breakout toward $36, while a drop below may push it back to the $20-$28 range.

ambcrypto01/31 11:05

Hyperliquid’s market share surges to 33% – Can HYPE target $36 next?

ambcrypto01/31 11:05

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