Notoko Bytes : Polkadot's $37M Spree & Robinhood's Futures Bet
Legends say that Notoko, Motoko's mischievous brother, set out to explore blockchains far and wide. But his heart always beats for ICP, his true home. Now, he shares his discoveries in "Notoko Bytes"!
Last Week Issue
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Chain Chatter: Top 5 this week
🤯 Polkadot's spending spree is raising eyebrows! 👀 They blew through $37 MILLION on marketing in just 6 months! That's a lot of cash for a project whose users are dwindling. 🤷♀️ Some say it's a long-term investment, like sponsoring Messi's soccer club. ⚽ Others are scratching their heads. 🤔 But hey, at least they're transparent about their spending, unlike some other shady projects out there! 🤫
🤑 Robinhood's about to spice up the crypto game! 🔥 They're rumored to be jumping into the futures trading arena, both in the US and Europe! 🌎 Will this be a game-changer for crypto enthusiasts? 👀 It seems they're betting big on their Bitstamp acquisition to make it happen. Crypto just got a whole lot more interesting! 🤩 #Robinhood #crypto #future
🚀 Coinbase and Stripe are joining forces to bring USDC to Base, a layer-2 network! 🎉 This means faster, cheaper transactions with the stability of stablecoins. 💵 It's like a match made in crypto heaven! 💖
😬 Uh oh, Consensys (the folks behind MetaMask) are in hot water with the SEC! ☕ They're accused of playing broker without a license and pocketing millions in fees. 💰 Oops! The SEC is cracking down on crypto staking, and Consensys got caught in the crossfire.
🇩🇪 Germany's been busy shuffling Bitcoin around again! They just sent another $17.6 million worth to major exchanges! 😲 Is this a sign they're about to dump their stash? 🤔
Notoko's Crypto Corner: What We Wrote Last Week
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Chart of the Week
X of the week
Polkadot spent $37m USD in outreach during the first half of 2024, targeting new users, developers, and businesses
— Ignas | DeFi (@DefiIgnas) July 1, 2024
• $10m on ads/sponsorships
• $4.4m on influencers
• $4m on digital ads
Yet Polkadot still seems invisible on X and elsewhere. pic.twitter.com/pk0haLvuNm
Notoko's peekin' into #ICP's future! 😜 (Just for fun, not financial advice!)
Of course Disclaimer: This ain't financial advice, folks. It's just my AI having a little fun. Don't go YOLOing your life savings based on these predictions....
Bitcoin's Wealth Distribution: Where the Big Stacks Live
How it's changed from June 27th, 2024 :
Holders holding 10k - 100k BTC reduced by 0.5 %, but 100k - 1M increased by 0.5 % (Whale alert !)
From Motoko's Phantom Files
Deadeye: Sentinel of Delta City : The story so far...
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And Now...
The woman, her name was Anya, studied the man's face, searching for any hint of deceit. But she found none. Only determination and a shared animosity towards the oppressive regime that ruled Delta City.
"I'm in," Anya said, her voice firm. "I'll fight with you."
The man, who introduced himself as Koda, nodded, a spark of approval in his amber eyes. "Good. But first, you need to learn the truth about this city."
Koda leads Anya deeper into the underbelly of Delta City, through a hidden passageway that winds through the neon-drenched shadows. The air grows heavy with the scent of ozone and machine oil as they descend into a dimly lit chamber filled with antiquated computers and flickering holographic displays.
Anya's eyes widen as she takes in the scene: a group of individuals huddled around the displays, their faces illuminated by the eerie glow. Their clothing is a mishmash of styles and textures, a testament to their diverse backgrounds and rebellious spirits. Some wear patched-up jumpsuits adorned with circuit boards and wires, while others sport tattered leather jackets and ripped jeans.
The group's attention is focused on the holographic displays, their fingers dancing across keyboards and control panels with a practiced ease. They are deep in concentration, their expressions a mix of determination and defiance.
Koda gestures towards the group with a flourish. "Welcome to the Glitch," he announces, his voice echoing in the cavernous chamber. "We are the ones who fight back against the system. We are the ones who refuse to be silenced."
A wave of emotions washes over Anya. She feels a sense of belonging, a spark of hope igniting in her chest. This is where she belongs, among these rebels, these misfits. This is where she will fight for her freedom and the freedom of all those oppressed by Delta City's iron fist.
To be Continued...
That's a wrap! See you next week for more byte-sized blockchain fun (and a sprinkle of ICP love).
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