One thing I've noticed about crypto projects is that getting people to buy your token and giving them a reason to stick around are two very different things Some teams spend so much time figuring out how to get attention that they barely think about what comes after Then the hype fades, people leave then suddenly nobody knows what to do next If I were working with a project, I'd want to look at these weak spots before they become a problem There are a few things I'd check that I won't put out in public just yet.

400k users, Disney and Red Bull deals with a wallet people actually liked @AbstractChain had quite a lot going on for it But the chain still shutdown anyway Makes you wonder how many L2s are being built because a project actually needs one and how many just want their own ecosystem. All those users still need somewhere to trade and liquidity doesn't magically appear because you have a big community. I'd been looking at Base for Portal and AGW, let Pudgy do what it does best and bring people in no need to carry an entire chain if the users can do their thing somewhere with liquidity already there. Crypto people love launching chains i'm not sure they think enough about what comes after launch.

The UK is tightening the screws on Russia crypto networks, but the impact could extend beyond the companies being sanctioned. The latest package targets exchanges and payment firms suspected of helping Russia bypass financial restrictions., but for ordinary crypto users the knock-on effects could include: • Blocked transfers: Payments involving sanctioned platforms could be delayed or rejected • Restricted funds: Transactions linked to sanctioned entities could trigger asset freezes • Fewer payment options: Exchanges may cut ties with payment partners to avoid regulatory risks • Limited access: Platforms could restrict services in affected markets Russia may seek alternative routes, but legitimate users could face more friction as platforms respond to sanctions. Whether these measures meaningfully disrupt Russia’s financial networks while minimising the impact on ordinary crypto users is yet to been seen.

Polymarket CEO Shayne Coplan calls chasing 100x tokens irrational exuberance. His take: too many moonshots are just pass-the-parcel games where someone gets left holding zero.

What a great start🫠

Been looking into @predict_365 with this RapidX Rush caught my attention. Short clocks Yes/No markets and your loss is locked in when you enter, pretty different pace from the usual prediction market experience I have use. The KYC requirement also stood out to me and I’m still digging into the FSC Mauritius licensing side. The Season 1 tournament is already live too with $400 split across the top 3: $250 / $100 / $50 Apparently you can still jump in, so I’m curious to see how this format plays out.

Most people will discover the next Web3 narrative after it’s already obvious In Web3 timing matters but being early starts with being present GM CT