Despite market volatility, x402's AI-centric payment system is thriving, repurposing HTTP code to enable seamless transactions. Thanks to adoption in these regions, x402 usage has surged 100% in the past month, with over 51,000 transactions and a 4,400% increase in transaction value to $51,500. ~~@davewardonline Analysis~~ The Problem x402 Solve x402 solves the cumbersome process of traditional API access by automatically paying based on usage (e.g., per call or per inference) and instantly paying during the request process. There's no need to register an account, manage login information, or switch subscriptions for each service. In short, it eliminates an existing, frustrating friction point in managing access to multiple services and enables agents to act as truly autonomous service providers, independently managing all required fees and access permissions. AI agents can now discover new tools, pay for them, use them, and move on—all without human intervention. Who's Adopting x402? The most telling sign of x402's legitimacy? Non-cryptocurrency-native companies are rapidly integrating it, especially after Cloudflare launched the NETdollar and co-founded the x402 Foundation. Major players have already joined: @vercel, a leading developer platform with 6 million users, has integrated x402, bringing micropayments functionality to its vast community of builders. AWS, the web services giant owned by Amazon, is supporting the standard, demonstrating that enterprise infrastructure is taking x402 seriously. Anthropic, the creator of Claude, has enabled its models to discover, retrieve, and pay for context and tools using x402. @freepik, a popular AI creative studio tool with over 700,000 users, has adopted the standard for its design platform. Google has integrated the x402 protocol into its new Proxy Payments Protocol (AP2). In the cryptocurrency space, the standard has been integrated into all major blockchains and leading developer platforms, making it truly blockchain-agnostic. Runs on most EVM chains and Solana. Infrastructure Layer A handful of companies have delved deeply into x402 and are building tooling and developer support specifically for it: @daydreamsagents has built an autonomous AI agent and application platform that runs on the x402 payment rails of Base, Solana, and Starknet. Their Daydreams Router provides unified access to multiple AI models and supports no-registration, pay-per-use inference using USDC micropayments. @merit_systems developed x402scan, an open-source explorer for tracking transaction volume and discovering resources. Their ai-x402 SDK enables seamless integration of AI resources, while their AI App Developer Program pays developers to create revenue-generating AI applications. @CoinbaseDev, the original developer of x402, launched the x402 Facilitator for managed payment verification and settlement, along with comprehensive SDKs and documentation. These platforms work together to reduce friction, provide tools, and incentivize experimentation. Why it matters The importance of x402 lies not in its technical impressiveness (although it certainly is), but in the fact that it solves a real problem beyond the cryptocurrency space and provides the internet with the tools it needs to make the future of proxy a reality. If you're a builder, now's the time to explore what's possible. The companies mentioned above have gone to great lengths to make integration simple and easy. More importantly, x402 represents something that has long been promised in the cryptocurrency space but struggled to deliver in a mainstream way: infrastructure that improves everyone's internet experience.

Live Now - How Futarchy Ends the Era of "Carpet Pulls" Futarchy revolutionizes token governance. Decisions aren't made by voting, but by transactions. We're joined by Felipe Montenegro (@TheiaResearch) and @MetaDAOProject co-founder @metaproph3t on the podcast to discuss how market-driven governance can eliminate "carpet pulls." Futarchy is committed to building true shareholder protections on-chain and ushering in the next era of crypto capital markets. -------------- Timestamp 0:00 Introduction 1:51 What is Futarchy? 7:04 US Capital Markets vs. Futarchy 9:17 Futarchy Incentive Mechanisms 14:39 Futarchy Market Participants 18:43 New Governance Forms 21:37 Liquidity and Insider Participation 26:41 Futarchy Genesis 34:09 Cryptocarpet 52:26 Trustworthy Tokens 57:41 Umbra Example 1:05:18 MetaDao 1:12:01 Immutable Tokens 1:17:22 Regulation 1:23:12 What's Next? 1:25:28 Conclusion and Disclaimer Click here to listen ad-free 👇

Warmest greetings to all Solana holders. Today we released the Solana Q3 report. This data-only report covers Solana's economic engine and is designed from the perspective of token holders. No noise, hype, or analyst opinions are included. I'll share two highlights from this quarter: 1. Solana DEX volume grew 7% in Q3, but public DEX volume fell 9%. This growth was primarily driven by *private DEXs*, which accounted for 37% of Solana DEX volume in Q3. 2. Solana stablecoin supply grew 37% in Q3. USDC grew 39% and now accounts for 69% of Solana's stablecoin supply. A total of 5.1% of all stablecoins are in circulation on Solana. Oh, and Solana also has a new yield-generating stablecoin, which many are calling "Ethena on Solana." You'll need to download the report and access the Dune dashboard for more insights: 1. Operational Performance (REV, Realized Yield, Total Yield) 2. Network Fundamentals (GDP, Risk-Weighted Assets, SOL Staked, etc.) 3. Stablecoins (Supply, Velocity) 4. Efficiency KPIs (Cost of Producing $1 REV, DeFi Velocity, etc.) 5. Token Economics (Issuance, Burns, Net Dilution) 6. DeFi (DEXes, Private AMMs, Token Launches, etc.) 7. Relative Strength (SOL vs. Beta Trading Pairs) 8. Correlations (SOL vs. KPIs) Quarterly and Annual Analysis. Download the Q3 Report + Access the Dashboards Below 👇 Technical Support: @solsticefi

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Breaking News: Stripe-incubated @tempo blockchain raises $500 million at a $5 billion valuation. On the same day, Ethereum researcher Dankrad Feist announced he has joined the Tempo team. This is not the day for the bankless. @tempo

Live - Is the Crypto Bull Run Over? Gold Hits All-Time High, Crypto Shakes Up: Are We Peaking or Resetting? Markets Plummeted $19 Billion in a Single Day. In this week's weekly roundup, @RyanSAdams and @TrustlessState dissect Friday's flash crash, its true causes, and whether it signals the end of a cycle or just a reset. We also report on leaked Binance listing fees, a major Chinese tech company quietly building on Ethereum, and reports that the US may add $14 billion in Bitcoin to its strategic reserves. Plus, Democrats renew their attacks on DeFi, while Larry Fink prepares for BlackRock's next big crypto move. [Timestamp] 0:00 Introduction 3:14 Markets - @sykodelic_ - @Pledditor - @NateGeraci - @iamDCinvestor - @Cointelegraph - @RyanSAdams - @growthepie_eth - @jconorgrogan - @Paxos - @AltcoinDaily 29:31 Black Friday 2025 (Flash Crash Friday) - @kookcapitalllc - @QuintenFrancois - @KobeissiLetter - @diogenes - @TedPillows - @0xdoug - @wacy_time1 - @lighter_xyz - @Rabby_io - @StaniKulechov - @traderview2 - @cobie - @kris - @RaoulGMI 48:21 @binance Listing Fee Leak - @sjdedic - @cjhtech - @jessepollak - @CryptoDefiLord - @PhilOnChain - @ViktorBunin - @cz_binance - @gregosuri 54:05 MEGAETH vs. MONAD Token Comparison - @monad - @megaeth_labs 58:01 Ant Group - @Alipay Launches Its Layer 2 - @james_gaps - @Jrag0x - @RyanSAdams 59:51 @ethereum Phone - dGEN1 Ships - @jessepollak 1:01:19 US Seizes 127,000 BTC Linked to Pig Killing Scam - @zoomerfied - @SilvermanJacob - @business - @tayvano_ - @zackbshapiro 1:06:02 Democrats oppose the Market Structure Act - @jchervinsky - @haydenzadams 1:08:54 Closing remarks and disclaimer Click here to listen ad-free 👇

Gold is also bankless

I asked @vnovakovski, founder of @Lighter_xyz, why other platforms are still building for L1, citing performance reasons. "I don't know. Maybe they made a technical choice two years ago that's no longer relevant. Those people should talk to @SuccinctLabs." He said L2 has no performance limitations—Lighter can currently run at 1 million operations per second if needed. "The more secure L1 is, the higher the performance of L2 will be." Lighter's reason for L2 is simple: To provide users with a better product.

Over the past year, there's been a trend toward app design that makes on-chain transactions feel like a collaborative team sport, abandoning the solitary PvP model. Apps exploring this design space are experiencing lasting success, with @tryfomo currently leading the pack 👇 ~~ Comment by @davewardonline ~~ After raising $2 million in February from industry luminaries like @rajgokal (Solana co-founder) and @notthreadguy, the app has hit its stride. It provides an easy-to-use and deeply social environment for trading tokens across Solana, Base, and (yesterday) BNB on mobile devices. The fundamentals are solid: gas-free transactions, seamless fiat access via Apple Pay, Venmo, or debit cards, a familiar feed-style user experience, and no wallet management required (unless you actively request it). These features make FOMO indistinguishable from everyday consumer apps. But what truly sets FOMO apart is its social network. Each user has a simple profile showing their balance. ➢ Each token displays holders, price increases or decreases, and shared opinions. ➢ Each user profile displays open and closed positions for complete transparency. Each account can be followed, allowing users to build a network of "friends" and receive notifications of their trades so they can track or reverse them. This social experience is comprised of five core tabs. ➢ The homepage displays market trends and active trades. ➢ The Friends and Leaderboards section displays the top-performing traders, with rankings dynamically updated based on returns. ➢ A dynamic aggregation of real-time trading updates from all FOMO platforms serves as the app's social layer. ➢ Referral Links provides a personal link that earns a 10% fee discount while allowing you to earn 25% of USDC trading fees. ➢ Your profile displays your balance, positions, and available cash, while allowing followers to opt in to receive trade notifications. What I Like About FOMO I've been using this app quite a bit in recent weeks. It's incredibly helpful for discovering quality traders and tokens. Furthermore, it's useful for gauging the consensus or counter-trend nature of specific tokens. This reputation makes it a reliable indicator for identifying market trends before they hit Twitter. I also appreciate that all transactions are denominated in USDC rather than SOL or ETH. This makes managing your account balance much more convenient, without having to constantly mentally switch between different assets. Areas for Improvement The app is still in its early stages, and there are still some areas for improvement. Latency is noticeable, especially on Base. Transactions often take a few seconds longer than with high-speed Telegram trading bots. While not a major issue, it's enough to let you notice when the market is moving rapidly. The feed also offers filtering options. It can filter by your immediate network rather than viewing activity across the entire platform, allowing you to see if your friends are taking coordinated positions without relying on individual alerts. The Big Picture Overall, as a consumer experience, FOMO is profound. It's a powerful example of what can happen when cryptocurrency apps incorporate the social aspects that have always been implicit in transactions, making them transparent, accessible, and mobile-first. Whether you're an active on-chain user or simply curious, FOMO is worth a try.