#  @AlexLWitt AlexLWitt.eth AlexLWitt.eth posts on X about celo, bitcoin, crypto, ethereum the most. They currently have [-----] followers and [---] posts still getting attention that total [------] engagements in the last [--] hours. ### Engagements: [------] [#](/creator/twitter::29131650/interactions)  - [--] Week [-----] +118% - [--] Month [------] +2,284% - [--] Months [-------] +166% - [--] Year [-------] +102% ### Mentions: [--] [#](/creator/twitter::29131650/posts_active)  - [--] Month [--] +257% - [--] Months [--] -17% - [--] Year [---] +16% ### Followers: [-----] [#](/creator/twitter::29131650/followers)  - [--] Week [-----] +4.80% - [--] Month [-----] +5.30% - [--] Months [-----] +71% - [--] Year [-----] +165% ### CreatorRank: [---------] [#](/creator/twitter::29131650/influencer_rank)  ### Social Influence **Social category influence** [cryptocurrencies](/list/cryptocurrencies) [finance](/list/finance) [stocks](/list/stocks) [countries](/list/countries) [technology brands](/list/technology-brands) [exchanges](/list/exchanges) [currencies](/list/currencies) [automotive brands](/list/automotive-brands) [events](/list/events) [travel destinations](/list/travel-destinations) **Social topic influence** [celo](/topic/celo), [bitcoin](/topic/bitcoin), [crypto](/topic/crypto), [ethereum](/topic/ethereum), [stablecoins](/topic/stablecoins), [web3](/topic/web3), [blockchain](/topic/blockchain), [onchain](/topic/onchain), [defi](/topic/defi), [$usdt](/topic/$usdt) **Top accounts mentioned or mentioned by** [@celo](/creator/undefined) [@minipay](/creator/undefined) [@verdaventures](/creator/undefined) [@tetherto](/creator/undefined) [@celoorg](/creator/undefined) [@mentolabs](/creator/undefined) [@ethereum](/creator/undefined) [@niccarter](/creator/undefined) [@uniswap](/creator/undefined) [@tetherafrica](/creator/undefined) [@optimism](/creator/undefined) [@opera](/creator/undefined) [@base](/creator/undefined) [@openai](/creator/undefined) [@mobiusmoney](/creator/undefined) [@marek](/creator/undefined) [@tesla](/creator/undefined) [@realdonaldtrump](/creator/undefined) [@balajis](/creator/undefined) [@wormholecrypto](/creator/undefined) **Top assets mentioned** [Celo (CELO)](/topic/celo) [Bitcoin (BTC)](/topic/bitcoin) [Ethereum (ETH)](/topic/ethereum) [Tether (USDT)](/topic/$usdt) [USDC (USDC)](/topic/usdc) [Tesla, Inc. (TSLA)](/topic/tesla) [Celo Dollar (CUSD)](/topic/$cusd) [Coinbase Global Inc. (COIN)](/topic/coinbase) [Solana (SOL)](/topic/solana) [Optimism (OP)](/topic/optimism) [Alphabet Inc Class A (GOOGL)](/topic/$googl) [TRON (TRX)](/topic/tron) [Goldman Sachs (GS)](/topic/goldman-sachs) [Chainlink (LINK)](/topic/chainlink) ### Top Social Posts Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours "#MemeEconomics 2/ on wednesday ahead of the $COIN listing the WSB mods changed their ban on crypto discussion to allow talk about [--] cryptocurrencies - #Bitcoin ethereum and. you guessed it. $DOGE as you can imagine the WSB community went wild https://t.co/2mfMoH94Iq 2/ on wednesday ahead of the $COIN listing the WSB mods changed their ban on crypto discussion to allow talk about [--] cryptocurrencies - #Bitcoin ethereum and. you guessed it. $DOGE as you can imagine the WSB community went wild https://t.co/2mfMoH94Iq" [X Link](https://x.com/AlexLWitt/status/1383286214447357964) 2021-04-17T05:08Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "Bridging @CeloOrg's blockchain to @cosmos @ethereum @kadena_io @Near @Polkadot and other great projects #DeFi For the last few months we've been working on a new cross-chain communication mechanism Optics 🔮 explores a security trade-off that allows cheap low-trust communication between any two smart contract chains https://t.co/mbsKl4MZT6 For the last few months we've been working on a new cross-chain communication mechanism Optics 🔮 explores a security trade-off that allows cheap low-trust communication between any two smart contract chains https://t.co/mbsKl4MZT6" [X Link](https://x.com/AlexLWitt/status/1384925968918355970) 2021-04-21T17:44Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "$CELO $SOL In #Kuneco of @CeloOrg @MobiusMoney team confirmed that they are currently building the @Solana bridge with @Allbridge_io team. $CELO $SOL In #Kuneco of @CeloOrg @MobiusMoney team confirmed that they are currently building the @Solana bridge with @Allbridge_io team. $CELO $SOL" [X Link](https://x.com/AlexLWitt/status/1438554917585620992) 2021-09-16T17:26Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "@CeloDaily @SushiSwap @CeloOrg @ubeswap @Moola_Market @PoofCash @MobiusMoney Your voice is heard over the last 1-2 weeks we've been collecting feedback from @CeloOrg native projects including (but not limited to) @Moola_Market @MobiusMoney @ubeswap. Stay tuned for updates SOON" [X Link](https://x.com/AlexLWitt/status/1456335135066886161) 2021-11-04T18:58Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "Huge thank you to @MobiusMoney for creating this very intuitive @opticsapp v1 - v2 migration tool with #USDC #wETH #wBTC pools for the #Celo Community. @CeloOrg @CeloDaily @Celo_Alerts https://www.mobius.money/#/opensum https://www.mobius.money/#/opensum" [X Link](https://x.com/AlexLWitt/status/1469862153947549699) 2021-12-12T02:50Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "@mobiusmoney Proposal [--] is live to kill the #UST pool gauge. 🚨 GO VOTE🚨 @CeloOrg https://www.mobius.money/#/vote/11 https://www.mobius.money/#/vote/11" [X Link](https://x.com/AlexLWitt/status/1534305424022769665) 2022-06-07T22:44Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "@wormholecrypto @CeloOrg @optimismFND @NEARProtocol @Algorand @MoonbeamNetwork @0xPolygonLabs @SeiNetwork @solana @Injective_ Wormhole provides critical infrastructure for a multi-chain world connecting silos to scale impact" [X Link](https://x.com/AlexLWitt/status/1659344758576414720) 2023-05-18T23:46Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "En route to Singapore for #token2049 look forward to connecting on all things real world assets (RWA) from 9/13-9/18 and at RWA Insights Event on 9/14:" [X Link](https://x.com/AlexLWitt/status/1701430155959304591) 2023-09-12T02:58Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "Distribution channels are critical to mainstream adoption of #Web3 incredibly excited by the number of people who will now have access to financial applications built on @CeloOrg (#Ethereum L2) through @opera Mini" [X Link](https://x.com/AlexLWitt/status/1702121886447292585) 2023-09-14T00:47Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Very excited to discuss the yield-generating #RWA opportunities @VerdaVentures is supporting across tokenized renewable energy projects and on-chain microcredit utilizing mobile wallets stablecoins smart contracts and real-time onchain performance data dashboards. Thank you @humafinance @BSOSTech @centrifuge @CeloOrg @jia" [X Link](https://x.com/AlexLWitt/status/1702126319373598892) 2023-09-14T01:05Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Nice expecting more FX strategies to emerge around #cStables @MentoLabs on @CeloOrg Celo" [X Link](https://x.com/AlexLWitt/status/1719092755270688790) 2023-10-30T20:43Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "@zmarks215 @jia_DeFi @CeloOrg Go @zmarks215 and @jia_DeFi team" [X Link](https://x.com/AlexLWitt/status/1737318382696055161) 2023-12-20T03:45Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "@minipay @CeloOrg @opera Next stop robust one-stop financial access application ecosystem" [X Link](https://x.com/AlexLWitt/status/1747599607457010122) 2024-01-17T12:39Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "1m users since September launch (4 months) Next stop robust one-stop financial access application ecosystem 📰 This just in: @Opera @MiniPay has surpassed [-------] million users across Nigeria Ghana & Kenya since launch 🎉🎉 Stay tuned for updates on new dApp integrations & rollouts in new regions across Africa 👀 🌍 https://t.co/U7VtE9JRGe 📰 This just in: @Opera @MiniPay has surpassed [-------] million users across Nigeria Ghana & Kenya since launch 🎉🎉 Stay tuned for updates on new dApp integrations & rollouts in new regions across Africa 👀 🌍 https://t.co/U7VtE9JRGe" [X Link](https://x.com/AlexLWitt/status/1747600029991248139) 2024-01-17T12:41Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Native $USDC (+ USDC as native gas currency) is a huge unlock for many partners building on @Celo particularly for #RWAs and on-chain private credit Thank you @circle and partners like (in no particular order) @arf_one @humafinance @wormholecrypto @Valora @weareflowcarbon @ToucanProtocol @Uniswap @jia_DeFi @MentoLabs @quipulatam @impactmarket @centrifuge @Canza_Finance @thallo_io @gooddollarorg @Kickstarter @opera @minipay 1/ Native $USDC is coming to @Celo Celo is a mobile-first and EVM-compatible blockchain network thats built for the real world and designed for fast low-cost payments" [X Link](https://x.com/AlexLWitt/status/1752422840253747313) 2024-01-30T20:05Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "@blockapps @Celo @circle @arf_one @humafinance @wormholecrypto @Valora @weareflowcarbon WAGMI let's connect" [X Link](https://x.com/AlexLWitt/status/1752785976890703917) 2024-01-31T20:08Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "Incredibly excited to see $USDT @Tether_to natively on @Celo. From day [--] stablecoins have been a core focus of the Celo Network (paying gas fees in USDT/stablecoins phone number mapping etc.). With Tether and $CELO's mutual strong presence in emerging markets this is all the more impactful Tether Token (USDT) to Launch on @Celo Read more: https://t.co/KJ5emdMmXl https://t.co/yTDkzKnhev Tether Token (USDT) to Launch on @Celo Read more: https://t.co/KJ5emdMmXl https://t.co/yTDkzKnhev" [X Link](https://x.com/AlexLWitt/status/1767219066065056013) 2024-03-11T16:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "@kreskoxyz @arbitrum Amazing work" [X Link](https://x.com/AlexLWitt/status/1767338843534229926) 2024-03-11T23:56Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "@DanHightowerJr Bullish stablecoins $USDT $USDC $cUSD" [X Link](https://x.com/AlexLWitt/status/1771919623577043274) 2024-03-24T15:18Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Huge opportunity $USDT is the largest stablecoin by market cap and volume 🚨 Native USDT is now live on Celo Today @Tether_to integrates native USDT on Celo mainnet creating a pathway for stablecoin adoption & simplifying onchain payments to bolster real-world adoption of crypto 👏 https://t.co/FrwRNGxtRy 🚨 Native USDT is now live on Celo Today @Tether_to integrates native USDT on Celo mainnet creating a pathway for stablecoin adoption & simplifying onchain payments to bolster real-world adoption of crypto 👏 https://t.co/FrwRNGxtRy" [X Link](https://x.com/AlexLWitt/status/1773016343069053029) 2024-03-27T15:56Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "In Dubai 4/17-4/19 for #TOKEN2049 looking forward to connecting on all things #celo and #web3 (stablecoins mobile wallets tokenized infra etc.)" [X Link](https://x.com/AlexLWitt/status/1779793024236872067) 2024-04-15T08:44Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "$USDT @Tether_to on @Celo live on @binance https://www.binance.com/en/support/announcement/binance-completes-integrations-of-tether-usdt-on-celo-network-and-dodo-dodo-on-arbitrum-one-network-opens-deposits-and-withdrawals-f908faa120c740da9655d31a6d026e6a https://www.binance.com/en/support/announcement/binance-completes-integrations-of-tether-usdt-on-celo-network-and-dodo-dodo-on-arbitrum-one-network-opens-deposits-and-withdrawals-f908faa120c740da9655d31a6d026e6a" [X Link](https://x.com/AlexLWitt/status/1780493642982928835) 2024-04-17T07:08Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Happy Birthday @Celo Blockchain Excited to see the move to @Optimism leaning into Ethereum L2 combining best security guarantees of @ethereum with the convenience speed and cost of Celo. 🚨 It's time to CELOBRATE: #CEL2 & [--] Years of Celo Mainnet 🎉 🎉 Today is the 4th anniversary of Celo mainnet's launch on Earth Day [----] To mark the occasion @cLabs shares its stack suggestion for Celo's transition an Ethereum L2 Hello @Celo x @Optimism 🟡 🔴 ✨ 🧵 https://t.co/MpoM24i7Dl 🚨 It's time to CELOBRATE: #CEL2 & [--] Years of Celo Mainnet 🎉 🎉 Today is the 4th anniversary of Celo mainnet's launch on" [X Link](https://x.com/AlexLWitt/status/1782448467216073079) 2024-04-22T16:36Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Email your congressperson with this link. FIT [--] represents the most comprehensive effort to constructively regulate crypto to date in the US. https://www.standwithcrypto.org/action/email https://www.standwithcrypto.org/action/email" [X Link](https://x.com/AlexLWitt/status/1793151905558143414) 2024-05-22T05:28Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "@stablecoing Super exciting this should be on @Celo ASAP :)" [X Link](https://x.com/AlexLWitt/status/1798528820481524135) 2024-06-06T01:34Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "Strong one-two punch: 1) By allowing transactions to be processed off-chain and only submitting proof when there is an issue fault proofs help improve the scalability of blockchain networks. 2) Withdraw ETH and ERC-20 tokens from an OP Stack Chain to L1 without the need to involve a trusted third party 🚨 FAULT PROOFS & STAGE [--] HAVE ARRIVED 🚨 Open source permissionless fault proofs are live on OP Mainnet and with them the OP Stack arrives at Stage [--] decentralization. This is a major step forward for the Superchain https://t.co/sEmfWkn2pf 🚨 FAULT PROOFS & STAGE [--] HAVE ARRIVED 🚨 Open source" [X Link](https://x.com/AlexLWitt/status/1800297536273699061) 2024-06-10T22:42Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "@Celo @sodofi_ Congrats @sodofi_ Looking forward to all the great public goods that will be built on @Celo chain" [X Link](https://x.com/AlexLWitt/status/1804268748133798096) 2024-06-21T21:42Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "@Celo @ericnakagawa @ivcelo Huge congrats to both @ericnakagawa and @ivcelo Very well deserved even more bullish on all things @Celo now" [X Link](https://x.com/AlexLWitt/status/1804268998349172812) 2024-06-21T21:43Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "@eigenlayer @eigen_da @Celo Time to stack more $EIGEN Points In Layer [--] scaling solutions data availability is critical as the security and correctness of the off-chain computation rely on the on-chain data being available" [X Link](https://x.com/AlexLWitt/status/1806479728112480321) 2024-06-28T00:08Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "Bringing private credit onchain in the US creates massive efficiencies but in emerging markets it's a gamechanger. Capital formation in the West can now reach frontier markets like India where credit penetration is extremely low. #RWA 🚀 What could be the catalyst to the next bull market in NFTs @gmoneyNFT is excited about helping collectors access credit for real world assets by bringing them on chain. 👟 Do you see NFTs enabling sneaker resellers to tap new lines of credit 🔉: https://t.co/GOo9kcXiIX https://t.co/XYyj45AUgS 🚀 What could be the catalyst to the next bull market in NFTs" [X Link](https://x.com/AlexLWitt/status/1806480788390588557) 2024-06-28T00:12Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "@Henry_Child +100% to building sustainable payment ecosystems on blockchain rails foundational for financial access and just getting started #lfg $USDT on @Celo" [X Link](https://x.com/AlexLWitt/status/1807809537279471857) 2024-07-01T16:12Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "Pockets by @minipay is a huge leap forward for usability and I predict it'll be industry standard soon. Think advent of tabbed browsing (@opera pioneered here too) but for mobile wallets. The ability to "drag and swap" 🔄 stablecoins like @Tether_to $USDT @circle $USDC @MentoLabs $cUSD converting 1:1 is a huge unlock for #stablecoins usability @Celo. 📣 Big news MiniPay is getting an upgrade with revolutionary Pockets 👉 Now supporting USDC and USDT 🔄 Drag & Swap between all three stablecoins with ease We dig deeper into the new features in the comments below 👇 https://t.co/euRBWzhZYX 📣" [X Link](https://x.com/AlexLWitt/status/1808696505030824135) 2024-07-04T02:57Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Tokenization of cash (e.g. stablecoins) eliminates massive frictions (think 10%+ remittance fees) and being able to save in dollars alone is a killer usecase for emerging markets. You can already access $USDT $USDC $cUSD conveniently with in-browser wallets as with Opera's @minipay" [X Link](https://x.com/AlexLWitt/status/1810468125651218766) 2024-07-09T00:16Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "@darshan Many already wealthy people move to Switzerland partially due to lower taxes Zug top tax rate is 22% whereas Germany and France can be 45%+" [X Link](https://x.com/AlexLWitt/status/1818787724301943226) 2024-07-31T23:15Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "@lizengco @ETHSafari @minipay @jia_DeFi @zmarks215 Yes know @zmarks215 and team well :)" [X Link](https://x.com/AlexLWitt/status/1828662774542831987) 2024-08-28T05:15Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "@AdamSchefter @ZakSNews @KTVU Crazy how emboldened criminals are in SF taking on a 200-pound football player in broad daylight in Union Square. What hope does a [--] year-old female have" [X Link](https://x.com/AlexLWitt/status/1830313232139223393) 2024-09-01T18:34Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "@LombardiHimself Crazy how emboldened criminals are in SF taking on a 200-pound football player in broad daylight in Union Square. What hope does a [--] year-old female have @SFPD" [X Link](https://x.com/AlexLWitt/status/1830313898387587399) 2024-09-01T18:36Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Had a blast speaking at @celo Gather Africa alongside @CredCollective Crypto adoption is just getting started in Africa. Couldn't be more excited to support the next wave of web3 startups throughout Africa" [X Link](https://x.com/AlexLWitt/status/1833603826555007106) 2024-09-10T20:29Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Thank you for having me @Celo At @VerdaVentures we're bullish on emerging markets like Africa and crypto adoption. Next up at Celo Gather Africa: Kepple Africa Ventures @CredCollective & @VerdaVentures took the stage to answer questions about the growing local crypto ecosystem & how they are supporting the growth of Web3 startups throughout Africa 🌍 https://t.co/G6tsX1wlAg Next up at Celo Gather Africa: Kepple Africa Ventures @CredCollective & @VerdaVentures took the stage to answer questions about the growing local crypto ecosystem & how they are supporting the growth of Web3 startups" [X Link](https://x.com/AlexLWitt/status/1833605199447134405) 2024-09-10T20:35Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Huge congrats to @Celo This is why at @verdaventures we're funding the next wave of apps built on @minipay. Mass adoption won't happen with NFTs or DeFi. It'll start with stablecoin use in markets that lack financial infrastructure. https://x.com/artemis__xyz/status/1835690553012588876 @Celo recently passed @trondao in daily active addresses for stablecoin usage. -What's behind this meteoric rise -Is Africa undergoing a stablecoin breakout A 🧵 https://t.co/6Xn8CF6DfO https://x.com/artemis__xyz/status/1835690553012588876 @Celo recently passed @trondao in daily active addresses for stablecoin" [X Link](https://x.com/AlexLWitt/status/1836117982713647188) 2024-09-17T19:00Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "@jonbma @artemis__xyz Gotta toss in @Celo for stablecoins since they just flipped Tron. Also @minipay as a wallet" [X Link](https://x.com/AlexLWitt/status/1836120380903428253) 2024-09-17T19:09Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "@artemis__xyz @Celo @trondao @minipay on @celo just getting started" [X Link](https://x.com/AlexLWitt/status/1836142002129506598) 2024-09-17T20:35Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "M-Pesa (mobile money) reigns supreme in Kenyas economy handling over 50% of GDP. But it's expensive. Person-to-person transfers and withdrawals can cost 1-10%. L2 stablecoin transactions offer a much cheaper alternative potentially reshaping Africa's financial landscape. More than 10x savings" [X Link](https://x.com/AlexLWitt/status/1836480421670064402) 2024-09-18T19:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "I also felt the buzz around @minipay Recent stablecoin transactions on @Celo even surpassed Tron thanks to surging adoption in sub-Saharan Africa. Cool stablecoin data: Many folks at ETH Safari used MiniPay to cash out in Kenyan shillings to make purchases. https://app.artemisanalytics.com/stablecoinsbreakdown=chain&aggregate=DAY&stablecoinMetric=STABLECOIN_DAU&chain=celo https://app.artemisanalytics.com/stablecoinsbreakdown=chain&aggregate=DAY&stablecoinMetric=STABLECOIN_DAU&chain=celo" [X Link](https://x.com/AlexLWitt/status/1836480450568815095) 2024-09-18T19:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Even more exciting I discovered some high-quality projects for the Verda MiniPay Fund. Exciting updates are on the way 🚀 The future of web3 is bright in Africa and that's why @verdaventures is focused on funding the next wave of apps built with @minipay" [X Link](https://x.com/AlexLWitt/status/1836480474606371032) 2024-09-18T19:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "5/ Tokenization also allows investors to borrow against those tokens and for funds to do much more frequent distributions. This innovation simplifies the process making secondary sales efficient and accessible The future of tokenizing private credit is here" [X Link](https://x.com/AlexLWitt/status/1837175732134629443) 2024-09-20T17:03Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "6/ I hope you've found this thread helpful. Follow me @AlexLWitt for more. Like/Repost the quote below: 1/ Tokenizing private credit in developing markets is a game changer. Here's [--] reasons why 👇 1/ Tokenizing private credit in developing markets is a game changer. Here's [--] reasons why 👇" [X Link](https://x.com/AlexLWitt/status/1837175754771288380) 2024-09-20T17:03Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "So cool @Starlink NEWS: Rwanda's deployment of @Starlink in [--] schools has transformed education empowering [-----] students and their families in underserved areas with online learning information access and essential services driving social and economic development. Read more: https://t.co/QPY54UjJAB NEWS: Rwanda's deployment of @Starlink in [--] schools has transformed education empowering [-----] students and their families in underserved areas with online learning information access and essential services driving social and economic development. Read more: https://t.co/QPY54UjJAB" [X Link](https://x.com/AlexLWitt/status/1837692016379179387) 2024-09-22T03:14Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "A few days ago @nic__carter over at @CastleIslandVC put together a stablecoin whitepaper alongside @BHDigitalAssets @Visa and @artemis__xyz. There are so many golden nuggets and thoughts I have that I'll share below 👇 Link to the whitepaper: https://castleisland.vc/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/stablecoins_the_emerging_market_story_091224.pdf https://castleisland.vc/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/stablecoins_the_emerging_market_story_091224.pdf" [X Link](https://x.com/AlexLWitt/status/1838624565834191092) 2024-09-24T17:00Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "Global adoption and usage of stablecoins: Over $160 billion worth of stablecoins are in circulation today way up from single-digit billions back in [----]. Over [--] million addresses make a stablecoin transaction on public blockchins every month 🤯" [X Link](https://x.com/AlexLWitt/status/1838624589058052157) 2024-09-24T17:00Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "Stablecoins account for approximately 50% of all value settled on public blockchains reaching up to 70% in certain months. With @Celo flipping Tron this past week it's only up from here. @Celo recently passed @trondao in daily active addresses for stablecoin usage. -What's behind this meteoric rise -Is Africa undergoing a stablecoin breakout A 🧵 https://t.co/6Xn8CF6DfO @Celo recently passed @trondao in daily active addresses for stablecoin usage. -What's behind this meteoric rise -Is Africa undergoing a stablecoin breakout A 🧵 https://t.co/6Xn8CF6DfO" [X Link](https://x.com/AlexLWitt/status/1838624611866677683) 2024-09-24T17:00Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "Emerging market adoption: I wrote up my takeaways from ETHSafari in Kenya and the benefits of stablecoins for things like cross-border payments remittances trade settlement and access to financial services in Africa: I just returned from ETHSafari [----] in Kenya where I saw a continent filled with talented optimistic and young builders ready to embrace blockchain. Africa's median age is 19half that of the US and China. By [----] 1/3 of the world's youth will come from Africa. Here are my https://t.co/r0M5kPcQX4 I just returned from ETHSafari [----] in Kenya where I saw a continent filled with" [X Link](https://x.com/AlexLWitt/status/1838624634973098228) 2024-09-24T17:00Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "In a survey of [--] emerging markets (Brazil India Indonesia Nigeria Turkey): - 47% use stablecoins to save in dollars - 43% for currency conversion - 39% to earn yield The "save in dollars spend in local currency" use case is just getting started. On-chain credit should increase long-tail stablecoin demand. Shout out to @MentoLabs for making this happen. @BHDigitalAssets @Visa @artemis__xyz @AlliumLabs Another key finding is that stablecoins are overwhelmingly dollarized. Today 99% of stablecoins rely on the US dollar. This number has actually gone UP since we first ran the numbers in our 2020" [X Link](https://x.com/AlexLWitt/status/1838624658276651108) 2024-09-24T17:00Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "Liquidity + CICO are also limiting factors in non-USD growth along with non-USD stablecoins that have short-lived histories. As it stands @Tether_to is already one of the largest purchasers of on-chain treasuriesahead of most nation-states This will be an ongoing trend as time goes on" [X Link](https://x.com/AlexLWitt/status/1838624681693450506) 2024-09-24T17:00Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "It's only up from here for @Celo & @minipay. Don't sleep on these companies. And if you're someone looking to build with MiniPay DM me. We at @VerdaVentures have a dedicated MiniPay fund and we're deploying capital as I'm typing this. This is amazing to see. Improving worldwide access to basic payments/finance has always been a key way that ethereum can be good for the world and it's great to see @Celo getting traction. See also their recent posts: * @Celo becoming an Ethereum L2: https://t.co/08U7G7q69s * This is amazing to see. Improving worldwide access to basic payments/finance has always" [X Link](https://x.com/AlexLWitt/status/1839756524224467274) 2024-09-27T19:58Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "@cryptomessenger @Celo @minipay @VerdaVentures Responded" [X Link](https://x.com/AlexLWitt/status/1839778088638361694) 2024-09-27T21:24Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Have you considered alternative sources of yield on cUSD/USDC/USDT I think the problem was yield was hovering 1% at many points (e.g. not attractive). When the yield fluctuated higher I saw significant activity for HaloFi. If you could get to 4-5% you'd have enough traction IMO. Let me know if you want to chat @alexLwitt on TG" [X Link](https://x.com/AlexLWitt/status/1839779989253652854) 2024-09-27T21:31Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "@Henry_Child @Celo lfg" [X Link](https://x.com/AlexLWitt/status/1839814590487547952) 2024-09-27T23:49Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "@0xCygaar VCs say Ethereum has no PMF because then they can claim to be unique and raise more money. Its like an equity manager saying just buy FAANG stocks then cant raise money anymore even though its the better trade to just hodl consensus" [X Link](https://x.com/AlexLWitt/status/1839867310078574989) 2024-09-28T03:18Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "Traditional banking is broken. Two weeks lost chasing a rent payment blindsided by hidden fees$115 HKD + $70 USD from our bank. When intermediaries take unpredictable cuts precise payments become impossible. Crypto solves this" [X Link](https://x.com/AlexLWitt/status/1840829076246032655) 2024-09-30T19:00Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "@tikhbana Cool product are the businesses being invoiced primarily in the US and contractors non-US" [X Link](https://x.com/AlexLWitt/status/1841146128043295099) 2024-10-01T16:00Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "@Konkorenk There needs to be competition from crypto the status quo just excludes too many people" [X Link](https://x.com/AlexLWitt/status/1841146239121084681) 2024-10-01T16:00Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "@themfneditor @Celo @minipay @VerdaVentures Plz ping me on TG (same handle as X/Twitter)" [X Link](https://x.com/AlexLWitt/status/1841146612988674211) 2024-10-01T16:02Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "@iamsamitpatel @Celo @minipay @VerdaVentures @MentoLabs You're right. After all @MentoLabs is one of our Verda-MiniPay Fund's first investments. :)" [X Link](https://x.com/AlexLWitt/status/1841146966195236873) 2024-10-01T16:03Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "The most exciting trend Mobile wallets + stablecoins. Nearly [--] BILLION underbanked people could benefit from this tech yet it's right in front of us just waiting to be captured. Glad to see @Celo + @minipay working hard to make financial access possible. This is amazing to see. Improving worldwide access to basic payments/finance has always been a key way that ethereum can be good for the world and it's great to see @Celo getting traction. See also their recent posts: * @Celo becoming an Ethereum L2: https://t.co/08U7G7q69s * This is amazing to see. Improving worldwide access to basic" [X Link](https://x.com/AlexLWitt/status/1841191520172720438) 2024-10-01T19:00Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Ethereum layer-2's will soon outperform alternative layer-1s by being stronger faster and cheaperwith Ethereum's security and decentralization as the backbone The next big thing Easy interoperability between them. It's happening sooner than you think" [X Link](https://x.com/AlexLWitt/status/1841916141847077211) 2024-10-03T19:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Mobile wallets + stablecoins + superfast blockchains = the ultimate leapfrog opportunity for crypto mass adoption" [X Link](https://x.com/AlexLWitt/status/1842278516605513728) 2024-10-04T19:00Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Ethereum layer-2s are outperforming alternative blockchains with speed cost and security. The next breakthrough Seamless movement across layer-2s. The future of crypto is about to get a lot smoother" [X Link](https://x.com/AlexLWitt/status/1844452856512090229) 2024-10-10T19:00Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "@marek_ @minipay @Valora @Celo 100%" [X Link](https://x.com/AlexLWitt/status/1844914461293019283) 2024-10-12T01:34Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "@paychant @MosesMorayo @circle @Tether_to @Celo Great post. Stablecoins are the future of payments with first widescale adoption in Africa" [X Link](https://x.com/AlexLWitt/status/1846162051212972543) 2024-10-15T12:11Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "@Justin_Bons As a settlement layer L1s should optimize for security stability and decentralization. I don't see any L1 that outcompetes Ethereum on these criteria" [X Link](https://x.com/AlexLWitt/status/1846169138844389503) 2024-10-15T12:39Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Bitcoin and stablecoins are lifelines for people in places where local currencies crumble & stocks are out of reach. How Bitcoin protects wealth like gold while stablecoins offer stability for everyday transactions. Not memecoins. Not NFTs" [X Link](https://x.com/AlexLWitt/status/1846627171970044054) 2024-10-16T19:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Excited to be speaking at the @cyberport_hk Venture Capital Forum about investing Africa and crypto adoption. If you're in Hong Kong stop by My keynote will be on October 24th at 2:10pm-3:30pm. More info here: https://cvcf.cyberport.hk/en/index https://cvcf.cyberport.hk/en/index" [X Link](https://x.com/AlexLWitt/status/1848439189185921346) 2024-10-21T19:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "I personally havent had any issues with banking. I was speaking more to getting an ID in HK and Dubai much easier to get PR etc. Its very clear cut and rules based. Singapore feels more subjective seems Chinese and Indians get approved much faster from what Ive personally observed LKY was the greatest nation builder in our life times but he is no longer" [X Link](https://x.com/AlexLWitt/status/1848559063480864922) 2024-10-22T02:56Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "A monumental day for crypto. Stablecoins are the future of payments and Stripe realizes this. Nothing smarter than accelerating infra support than through acquisition. Huge congrats to @zcabrams & @patrickc https://www.coindesk.com/business/2024/10/21/stripe-in-11b-acquisition-deal-for-stablecoin-platform-bridge-report/ https://www.coindesk.com/business/2024/10/21/stripe-in-11b-acquisition-deal-for-stablecoin-platform-bridge-report/" [X Link](https://x.com/AlexLWitt/status/1848801500698710374) 2024-10-22T19:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "It's amazing to see all the hype around stablecoins. I just gave a talk at @cyberport_hk in Hong Kong to a room of investors about stablecoins and the sentiment couldn't be more bullish. Beyond the western world stablecoins have an even more compelling story in emerging markets. More to come on this" [X Link](https://x.com/AlexLWitt/status/1849884110522810775) 2024-10-25T18:41Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "@cburniske @RWA_xyz @ournetwork__ Been saying this forever. Stablecoins are the true killer app for crypto. I've been particularly interested in stablecoin adoption in emerging markets like Africa. Wrote up a whole post about it too: https://medium.com/@verdaventures/unlocking-africas-financial-future-how-crypto-is-breaking-down-barriers-5c6b16efedcf https://medium.com/@verdaventures/unlocking-africas-financial-future-how-crypto-is-breaking-down-barriers-5c6b16efedcf" [X Link](https://x.com/AlexLWitt/status/1850746109884510503) 2024-10-28T03:47Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Having a blast at #BinanceBlockchainWeek Great running into @heyibinance at the @Celo event" [X Link](https://x.com/AlexLWitt/status/1851350893926727840) 2024-10-29T19:50Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Wen @aave on @Celo With @Uniswap trading volumes growing 20x on @Celo this year (Celo even overtook Avalanche recently) I'm more excited than ever on what an @Aave deployment on Celo would enable. With @Uniswap trading volumes growing 20x on @Celo this year (Celo even overtook Avalanche recently) I'm more excited than ever on what an @Aave deployment on Celo would enable" [X Link](https://x.com/AlexLWitt/status/1851618338805305777) 2024-10-30T13:33Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "This activity doesn't appear to be Celo-specific If you look at the addresses you highlighted it seems to be active on many other chains too. I'd be curious to better understand the economic rational though For example Disclaimer: I run a fund focused around MiniPay Ecosystem (which is built on Celo) https://basescan.org/address/0x1bfBD254F8EC299A63E8efd610DCcF6CF5A98314 https://gnosisscan.io/address/0x1bfbd254f8ec299a63e8efd610dccf6cf5a98314 https://arbiscan.io/address/0x1bfbd254f8ec299a63e8efd610dccf6cf5a98314 https://celoscan.io/address/0x1bfbd254f8ec299a63e8efd610dccf6cf5a98314" [X Link](https://x.com/AlexLWitt/status/1852679731046711463) 2024-11-02T11:50Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "@DevSchizo @jpn_memelord @Celo @marek_ These addresses seem to be used on multiple chains (e.g. nothing Celo-specific). Celo is very real just came back from Kenya where I personally used and witnessed many people using MiniPay. Disclaimer: Working on MiniPay Fund. https://x.com/AlexLWitt/status/1852679731046711463 @jpn_memelord @Celo This activity doesn't appear to be Celo-specific If you look at the addresses you highlighted it seems to be active on many other chains too. I'd be curious to better understand the economic rational though For example https://t.co/evCAIyHByw" [X Link](https://x.com/AlexLWitt/status/1852682036517142621) 2024-11-02T11:59Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "@jpn_memelord @Optimism True WRT @Optimism but seems like also on other chains like @base @gnosischain @arbitrum unless I'm missing something obvious Could you do a comparative analysis across all major EVM chains That could be interesting. https://x.com/AlexLWitt/status/1852679731046711463 @jpn_memelord @Celo This activity doesn't appear to be Celo-specific If you look at the addresses you highlighted it seems to be active on many other chains too. I'd be curious to better understand the economic rational though For example https://t.co/evCAIyHByw https://t.co/df35tLDGzM" [X Link](https://x.com/AlexLWitt/status/1852686131403567186) 2024-11-02T12:16Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "@ASvanevik USA welcomes you So many web3 dreamers and builders of tomorrow are here. Singapores loss Americas gain" [X Link](https://x.com/AlexLWitt/status/1854355085498941570) 2024-11-07T02:47Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "@nic__carter Thank you ser important work Once politicians realize that USD stablecoins not only extend USD globally but also result in more US treasuries being bought hopefully rationally speaking they should be on board" [X Link](https://x.com/AlexLWitt/status/1856487211782590665) 2024-11-13T00:00Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "@SecYellen @POTUS @VP Deficit of $2T (6.3% of GDP) in [----] and drained RRP Facility from $2.5T to $200B using s/t treasury to mop up capital to juice the economy ahead of elections nice work for your employers @POTUS and @VP. https://fred.stlouisfed.org/series/RRPONTSYD https://fred.stlouisfed.org/series/RRPONTSYD" [X Link](https://x.com/AlexLWitt/status/1857193568139653527) 2024-11-14T22:47Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "@bitfalls @cleanunicorn @minipay on @Celo. The UX in Africa is 🔥" [X Link](https://x.com/AlexLWitt/status/1857481534992941519) 2024-11-15T17:51Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "@pcaversaccio Bitcoin's greatest strength relative to Ethereum IMHO is its elegantly simple core value proposition (#21 million digital gold) Ethereum is relatively harder to succinctly articulate" [X Link](https://x.com/AlexLWitt/status/1858625487675027661) 2024-11-18T21:37Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "@PhilGalfond @PayPal Use stablecoins $USDT $USDC $cUSD" [X Link](https://x.com/AlexLWitt/status/1858631663015915627) 2024-11-18T22:01Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "@Hootie_R Founders are selling what VCs are buying which for many is memecoins. Memecoin-slinging VCs will likely get burned like last cycle though" [X Link](https://x.com/AlexLWitt/status/1859036797323628613) 2024-11-20T00:51Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "@austin_rief Wild. Crazy high conversion rate. SBF Trevor Milton Elizabeth Holmes Charlie Javice Martin Shkreli Caroline Ellison etc" [X Link](https://x.com/AlexLWitt/status/1859379058049679393) 2024-11-20T23:31Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "@minipay Scouting top Mini Apps through @VerdaVentures. If youve got a great idea and some traction we want to talk" [X Link](https://x.com/AlexLWitt/status/1860165898029629586) 2024-11-23T03:38Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "@CharlieShrem You never change things by fighting the existing reality. To change something build a new model that makes the existing model obsolete. -R. Buckminster Fuller" [X Link](https://x.com/AlexLWitt/status/1860392544896713037) 2024-11-23T18:38Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Excited to announce the launch of the $40M MiniPay Fund We're actively seeking visionary founders and strategic LPs to join us in unlocking a $1T opportunity. Interested Shoot me a DM. 1/ 🚀 A $1T opportunity in emerging markets is here. Verda Ventures has launched a $40M MiniPay Fund with @Opera @jump_ and @borderless_cap to back fintech startups transforming financial access for emerging markets. https://t.co/yUkBeR9QQ9 1/ 🚀 A $1T opportunity in emerging markets is here. Verda Ventures has launched a $40M MiniPay Fund with @Opera @jump_ and @borderless_cap to back fintech startups" [X Link](https://x.com/AlexLWitt/status/1861080952031584690) 2024-11-25T16:14Z [----] followers, 28.7K engagements "I've been using @TMobile since I moved to the US in [----]. I was laughed at then because people thought T-Mobile was for people who didn't want to pay up for @Verizon + @ATT. I personally think they're far better and more innovative: free internet in-air on many airlines free overseas internet access wide 5G coverage and now collaboration with SpaceX" [X Link](https://x.com/AlexLWitt/status/1861099619104772414) 2024-11-25T17:28Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "Onboarding family and friends to crypto doesn't have to be complicated. I think a lot of people start off explaining the tech but we should lead with simple facts/advantages. Thanksgiving table: what do you even use crypto for You: well for starters Bitcoin has outperformed the S&P500 for the last [--] years and preserves your purchasing power relative to inflationary fiat currencies Thanksgiving table: okay sure but what else You: you need https://t.co/Vs9gO8qojX Thanksgiving table: what do you even use crypto for You: well for starters Bitcoin has outperformed the S&P500 for the last [--] years" [X Link](https://x.com/AlexLWitt/status/1861500663663939692) 2024-11-26T20:01Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Ethereum's approach to scaling has been deliberate focusing on security and decentralization first. The growth and success of L2 solutions have demonstrated Ethereum's ecosystem is already scaling (low latency high throughput $0.01 tx fees now). Ethereum is not just a technology it is a foundational layer for digital assets requiring a different kind of strategic focus beyond mere "100x" scaling" [X Link](https://x.com/AlexLWitt/status/1861508131773202702) 2024-11-26T20:31Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "#1 in Kenya and @minipay just getting started 🚀 Were the #1 App on the Google Play Store in Kenya today 🎉 Thank you to all of you What about celebrating this with a Cash Link Giveaway today at 3:30pm CEST 🔁 this if youre in https://t.co/pWaLFcjav9 Were the #1 App on the Google Play Store in Kenya today 🎉 Thank you to all of you What about celebrating this with a Cash Link Giveaway today at 3:30pm CEST 🔁 this if youre in https://t.co/pWaLFcjav9" [X Link](https://x.com/AlexLWitt/status/1861793982076072026) 2024-11-27T15:27Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Bitcoin and stablecoins are lifelines for people in places where local currencies crumble & stocks are out of reach. How Bitcoin protects wealth like gold while stablecoins offer stability for everyday transactions. Not memecoins. Not NFTs" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1861831263306338307) 2024-11-27T17:55Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "@Celo L2 and @base both use @Optimism why not support @Celo The optics of the situation are that @coinbase is using monopolistic centralized power to king make @base in a supposedly decentralized world. @coinbase is an outstanding company with a mission "to increase economic freedom in the world" so I hope that there's a rational that is different from the optics" [X Link](https://x.com/AlexLWitt/status/1861858074442776894) 2024-11-27T19:42Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "@oforge007 Ty ser 🫡" [X Link](https://x.com/AlexLWitt/status/1861985924374208600) 2024-11-28T04:10Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "The demand-side case for crypto has never been stronger: As physical infrastructure shuts down crypto is digital & 24/7. As governments print trillions crypto offers programmatic scarcity. As the world becomes hyper-political crypto is apolitical" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1863643214260896199) 2024-12-02T17:55Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Cooperation competition Hi Sarah how can we cooperate with @Celo Celo is being discontinued on @coinbase At the same time apps built on Celo like MiniPay are #1 on the Google Play Store in countries who can most benefit from Coinbases mission "to increase economic freedom in the world Thank you @CoinbaseAssets @Celo L2 and @base both use @Optimism why not support @Celo The optics of the situation are that @coinbase is using monopolistic centralized power to king make @base in a supposedly decentralized world. @coinbase is an outstanding company with a mission "to increase economic" [X Link](https://x.com/AlexLWitt/status/1863707632865103936) 2024-12-02T22:11Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Im personally very excited for Accounting Standards Update (ASU) around Fair Value Measurement of crypto going live on December 15th [----] (ex-CFO in me nerding out). By treating crypto as a financial asset instead of intangible property subject to impairment under US GAAP IMO well see additional institutional adoption in [----] as CFOs have clarity and comfort around holding crypto on their firms' balance sheet. @samleichman U.S. businesses have a steep curve to climb if they want to be exposed to digital asset investment. It's not the volatility but the compliance and reporting for their" [X Link](https://x.com/AlexLWitt/status/1864093272450408593) 2024-12-03T23:44Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "3/ It prevents unforeseen credit losses safeguarding significant capital for investors" [X Link](https://x.com/AlexLWitt/status/1864367989497246099) 2024-12-04T17:55Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "4/ Blockchain addresses liquidity risks by enabling tokenized secondary markets crucial for the growth of retail funds" [X Link](https://x.com/AlexLWitt/status/1864367992399646859) 2024-12-04T17:55Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "IMO Singapore is now in a VERY awkward spot in attracting founders. If you want zero-tax + light regulation go to UAE/Dubai. If you want China market access + Shenzhen talent go to Hong Kong. If you want unparalleled market innovation size and talent go to the United States. (Singapore is also VERY hot (on the equator) and VERY small (Puerto Rico is 10x size of Singapore). )" [X Link](https://x.com/AlexLWitt/status/1864774761861308417) 2024-12-05T20:52Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "@chrismaurice @Sheipshei @john_colson People can't always move fast 😅 but stablecoins can @minipay" [X Link](https://x.com/AlexLWitt/status/1864776634320187509) 2024-12-05T20:59Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Small businesses accept credit cards because their customers want to use credit cards. In markets where this behavior is entrenched like the US I don't see this segment being disrupted in [----]. In markets where credit cards aren't entrenched adoption is much faster @minipay is now already #1 in Kenya out of all categories (ahead of WhatsApp/Facebook)" [X Link](https://x.com/AlexLWitt/status/1864780952054174148) 2024-12-05T21:16Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "@sarahzorah @base @Celo @coinbase Thank you @sarahzorah cooperation collaboration https://x.com/CoinbaseAssets/status/1866182329695162671 There will be no changes to CGLD trading or send/receive support at this time. Customers may continue to engage with CGLD on our platform beyond the previously announced January [--] withdrawal date as this deadline is no longer in effect. https://x.com/CoinbaseAssets/status/1866182329695162671 There will be no changes to CGLD trading or send/receive support at this time. Customers may continue to engage with CGLD on our platform beyond the previously" [X Link](https://x.com/AlexLWitt/status/1866199576786649211) 2024-12-09T19:13Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "You're too bearish on the United States. 1) The US is the largest energy (NG) exporter and agricultural exporter in the world. 2) It's unrivaled in frontier technologies with 70x greater companies 10b created in the last [--] years relative to Europe. 3) 50% of global stock market value in the US USD stablecoins 99% of outstanding stablecoins (dollar hegemony unquestioned). How is this not dominant Do you genuinely believe "common prosperity" leads to the best incentives for value creation @RayDalio" [X Link](https://x.com/AlexLWitt/status/1866215882256793770) 2024-12-09T20:18Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "@goodcitizen2021 @SciTechSup @RayDalio Nvidia Tesla SpaceX Moderna I view Dalio's rankings as relative are there non-American innovator countries that you think in aggregate are more innovative than American innovators in aggregate If so which" [X Link](https://x.com/AlexLWitt/status/1866253139952947588) 2024-12-09T22:46Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "Thats an interesting point. I think there are a few somewhat recent US-born Americans that are prolly top [--] innovators in the 21st century like Jeff Bezos (AWS) Mark Zuckerberg (React Language) Larry Page (Waymo) but they arent super recent and not as innovative as the non-US born Americans to your point" [X Link](https://x.com/AlexLWitt/status/1866364355123777749) 2024-12-10T06:08Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "Cryptos next frontier isnt about techits about access. @minipay is changing the game making crypto as simple as sending a text. Built on @CeloOrg & embedded in @Operas Mini browser its unlocking financial freedom for millions. Here's how: https://verda.ventures/minipay-cryptos-iphone-moment-for-emerging-markets/ https://verda.ventures/minipay-cryptos-iphone-moment-for-emerging-markets/" [X Link](https://x.com/AlexLWitt/status/1866544069045805232) 2024-12-10T18:02Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "1. Would ECDSA vulnerabilities from quantum computing only happen from addresses whose public key address was revealed on the blockchain (In other words many Bitcoin addresses exist as Unspent Transaction Outputs (UTXOs) that have never been spent and these addresses only show their hashed form on the blockchain not the fully public key incl for P2WKPKH and P2WSH address formats. Only when you spend from these addresses (e.g. sign a transaction with you private key) you must provide the public key in the transaction to prove ownership of the bitcoins you're spending.)" [X Link](https://x.com/AlexLWitt/status/1866567767484440966) 2024-12-10T19:36Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "@kvogt @Tesla will win self-driving at least in the United States. They have data scale and technical advantage" [X Link](https://x.com/AlexLWitt/status/1866618547260260423) 2024-12-10T22:58Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "1/ The Fed is irrelevant in 2024and thats the most important thing to understand about Bitcoins price this year. Heres why 🧵:" [X Link](https://x.com/AlexLWitt/status/1866904669215211835) 2024-12-11T17:55Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "2/ During COVID the Fed drove monetary policy with stimulus and rate changes shaping markets and liquidity. But now the Fed's power has been undercut thanks to the U.S. Treasury" [X Link](https://x.com/AlexLWitt/status/1866904672117596180) 2024-12-11T17:55Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "3/ This shift started in [----] when Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen took a surprising turn. Heres how it happened" [X Link](https://x.com/AlexLWitt/status/1866904678023188556) 2024-12-11T17:55Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "4/ The Fed tightened money supply by raising interest rates making it attractive for financial institutions to park money in its Reverse Repo Facility (RRP) which swelled to $2.5T. This restrictive policy reduced liquidity in markets" [X Link](https://x.com/AlexLWitt/status/1866904680883700056) 2024-12-11T17:55Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "5/ Then came May [----]. Janet Yellen flipped the script. The Treasury shifted from issuing long-term debt to short-term securitiesdirectly competing with the Fed's RRP" [X Link](https://x.com/AlexLWitt/status/1866904684474081340) 2024-12-11T17:55Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "6/ Instead of money being "parked" at the Fed institutions bought Treasury securities. The kicker The government then spent that money or paid interestinjecting liquidity back into the economy" [X Link](https://x.com/AlexLWitt/status/1866904687577854257) 2024-12-11T17:55Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "7/ The result: The Treasury's actions counteracted the Feds tightening. Imagine bailing water out of a bucket with a cup while someone pours in twice as much water. The bucket still overflows" [X Link](https://x.com/AlexLWitt/status/1866904696239096316) 2024-12-11T17:55Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "8/ The impact: Increased liquidity boosted the economy. Bitcoin saw a correlation with Treasury moves pushing its price higher" [X Link](https://x.com/AlexLWitt/status/1866904699405816264) 2024-12-11T17:55Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "9/ This also had a political effect: Yellen's policies were highly stimulative in the year leading up to Biden's election. Coincidence Not likely since the Treasury is not required to be neutral like the Fed" [X Link](https://x.com/AlexLWitt/status/1866904702463386101) 2024-12-11T17:55Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "10/ TLDR: While the Fed tightened the Treasury loosenedrendering the Feds monetary policy ineffective. Understanding this dynamic is key to predicting Bitcoin and economic trends in [----]. Source: https://fred.stlouisfed.org/series/RRPONTSYD https://fred.stlouisfed.org/series/RRPONTSYD" [X Link](https://x.com/AlexLWitt/status/1866904705537827000) 2024-12-11T17:55Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "Anything that provides options premiums I try to prioritize doing them through 401k/IRAs first. In other words I'd rather hold and write covered calls on $YBIT within 401k/IRA than use the contribution-limited 401k/IRA funds to buy spot BTC ETFs like $IBIT. And then HODL BTC or IBIT outside of 401k/IRA (as not shooting off taxable income)" [X Link](https://x.com/AlexLWitt/status/1866945573087220091) 2024-12-11T20:38Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "@beller @rookisaacman Check out @GoToImpulse what @SpaceX did for getting to space @GoToImpulse is doing for getting through space. The LEO and launch space is very crowded (esp. w/ SpaceX) Impulse basically has no credible competition for MEO/GEO atm" [X Link](https://x.com/AlexLWitt/status/1866949490454008005) 2024-12-11T20:53Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "Recessions are myths in the US. Here's why: GDP = Government spending + investment + exports + consumption With government spending making up over 1/3 of GDP & a 6.3% deficit in [----] the system is designed to avoid recessions. And without deficits we'd face a recession every year" [X Link](https://x.com/AlexLWitt/status/1867268568359768465) 2024-12-12T18:01Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "@SamBroner This point is critical. Most people hear 2-3% and think thats not a lot but they dont realize that many businesses profit margin is just 2-3% (after card fees)" [X Link](https://x.com/AlexLWitt/status/1867312343778308297) 2024-12-12T20:55Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "If you assume 20% (standard) downpayment and BTC going up 5x rate of average property prices (true in last [--] years) it might be more effective to buy BTC and then borrow against your BTC. Also there are a lot of costs associated with home ownership (insurance HOA/maintenance property taxes mortgage interest expense etc.) and generally you'll only get a HELOC up to 80% LTV" [X Link](https://x.com/AlexLWitt/status/1868789648836980953) 2024-12-16T22:45Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "@civilmonkey @jhruth @minipay @sodofi_ Sent a message to MiniPay product folks" [X Link](https://x.com/AlexLWitt/status/1868869452517065196) 2024-12-17T04:02Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "Defi is here to stay. But it needs some help. Here are [--] opportunities that expand web3 beyond basic payment infrastructure 👇" [X Link](https://x.com/AlexLWitt/status/1869080773178908851) 2024-12-17T18:02Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "1/ Enhanced underwriting With growing transactions on the blockchain asset originators can automate data collection + continuously refine their underwriting models with lower operational costs" [X Link](https://x.com/AlexLWitt/status/1869080776202965350) 2024-12-17T18:02Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "You've heard it "Data is the new oil." But who owns that valuable data Currently NOT you. Vana has created a new asset class enabling you to contribute and monetize your own data. When I originally invested in Feb [----] before Facebook re-branded to Meta the intersection of AI x web3 wasn't a hot topic props to @anna_kazlauskas (and team) for seeing the vision and executing on it to launch @withvana Honored to be an advisor in what I believe will become a category-defining data platform to own and monetize your data in a private () and protected way. PS: if you're just getting started" [X Link](https://x.com/AlexLWitt/status/1869151294042370300) 2024-12-17T22:42Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Once @withvana DataDAOs are large enough I think there will be inbound demand for that data (e.g. no need for too much "marketing" IMO). For example @volaraxyz would be the repo/one-stop-shop for @X data. Then members of the DataDAO get some kind of pro-rata share of the revenue" [X Link](https://x.com/AlexLWitt/status/1869181856354370035) 2024-12-18T00:44Z [----] followers, [--] engagements ".sending a payment should be as easy as sending a text message. Were on the precipice of realizing this vision at scale following major scalability unlocks in [----] as evidenced by @minipay on @Celo. With Celos return to @ethereum as a @SuperchainEco L2 and ERC-7683 [----] will be the year of interoperability. It's time for our end-of-year recap 🎉 Not only did the Celo ecosystem make strides toward our shared mission to create prosperity for all we've transitioned from vision impact Keep reading for highlights from @RegenRene's letter to the community: https://t.co/kKT6T1TpUy" [X Link](https://x.com/AlexLWitt/status/1869475052015804605) 2024-12-18T20:09Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "@0xQuit Honestly I solo stake more out of altruism than ROI" [X Link](https://x.com/AlexLWitt/status/1870847176194289983) 2024-12-22T15:01Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "In the past [--] years most new 100b+ tech companies globally have come out of either Silicon Valley or China (Alibaba Tencent DJI Tik Tok etc). Most of these companies arent just copying/stealing at least in the 2020s. Many Chinese industries are way ahead of Europe just look at EVs" [X Link](https://x.com/AlexLWitt/status/1872389914522001614) 2024-12-26T21:11Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "@blw1138 @zerohedge Long-term interest rates follow inflation expectations" [X Link](https://x.com/AlexLWitt/status/1872392350254932453) 2024-12-26T21:21Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "@anna_kazlauskas Love this. PhDs are undercompensated not unlike non-top 0.1% musicians and many of their (data) contributions have shaped the world we live in" [X Link](https://x.com/AlexLWitt/status/1872392867634905578) 2024-12-26T21:23Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "@roolz_ai_agent @Celo 💯" [X Link](https://x.com/AlexLWitt/status/1875424745598152749) 2025-01-04T06:11Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "Thank you for the feature @BusinessInsider @RobinMadell I got the chance to share some future predictions around venture capital tech and innovation. Here are some highlights: ➡ Emerging managers will be the winners ➡ The Industrial Renaissance is here ➡ Africa + Global South will lead VC-backed innovation" [X Link](https://x.com/AlexLWitt/status/1876335238218916006) 2025-01-06T18:29Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "🏙✨ Decided on a whim to ring in NYE in Vegas with my first-ever EDM concert at the @SphereVegas - Anyma blew my mind Here's why: 🥁 Robotic Cello Duet - A tech-human masterpiece perfectly synced and virtuosic 👾 Mixed Reality Magic - Humanoids seemed to shatter the Sphere's glass while real NYE fireworks lit up the background making it feel like they were jumping into the crowd 🎵 Sensory Overload - Immersive visuals and audio enveloping you with seats vibrating in sync #SphereExperience" [X Link](https://x.com/AlexLWitt/status/1877076568906105168) 2025-01-08T19:35Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "@thatsKAIZEN CA politicians must first prioritize competency not virtue signaling. Otherwise expect more headlines like this "there's no water to fight Pacific Palisades fire"" [X Link](https://x.com/AlexLWitt/status/1877093302324859266) 2025-01-08T20:41Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "@greenfield_cap @areta_io Well-said really hope Germany and Europe more generally can capitalize on the opportunity in time" [X Link](https://x.com/AlexLWitt/status/1877472497664241947) 2025-01-09T21:48Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "Bitcoin is akin to digital gold. Just like gold it isn't replacing the dollar but simply adding an asset limited in quantity to the balance sheet. I'd suggest thinking about volatility in terms of a 10+ year time horizon. Any changes to the USD reserve status will be more like moving the titanic than a [--] year speed boat" [X Link](https://x.com/AlexLWitt/status/1877482688120238124) 2025-01-09T22:28Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "@JussSef @SwftCoin @DPGmaximus @blackrue @ShookFocuz @RobbMass Because I left [--] years ago (in 2019) I dont have the latest recommend you follow up with the official twitter account and ask current leadership" [X Link](https://x.com/AlexLWitt/status/1878530637914849625) 2025-01-12T19:53Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "@laurashin @zcabrams Zach's insights on the dominance of the U.S. dollar in stablecoins resonates with the user-centric approach of @MiniPay which focuses on stablecoins like $USDT $USDC and $cUSD to enhance trust and simplify experiences for web2 users" [X Link](https://x.com/AlexLWitt/status/1879320463954047386) 2025-01-15T00:11Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Excited to officially announce @VerdaVentures' rebrand 🚀 A bold new look to match our bold missionunlocking financial access in emerging markets 🌍" [X Link](https://x.com/AlexLWitt/status/1879588278745108566) 2025-01-15T17:55Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "@Samuel_DeFi @VerdaVentures Sure. DM me the opportunities. Nice @Azuki btw" [X Link](https://x.com/AlexLWitt/status/1879748764472418662) 2025-01-16T04:33Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "Significant. If there is a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve there could be a scenario in the near future in which there's no reason for HODLers to ever sell their $BTC just borrow. Next up @Bitcoin is going to dramatically accelerate the energy transition propelling and subsidizing clean energy projects with miners as huge buyers of sustainable energy. Companies like @SustainableBTC are already bridging the bitcoin ecosystem with climate-aligned investing using verified data-backed climate assets. Removing one of the final barriers to investing in BTC. Bitcoin-backed loans are here. Borrow USDC" [X Link](https://x.com/AlexLWitt/status/1879958881243471926) 2025-01-16T18:28Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Web3 Industry Expectation: Clearer Regulation Reality: $TRUMP and $MELANIA Memecoins 😂 $Trump is a shitcoin ❌ $Trump is a shitcoin ❌" [X Link](https://x.com/AlexLWitt/status/1881421070957494291) 2025-01-20T19:18Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "@TimBeiko [--]. Increase L1 throughput [--]. Broader ZkSync Ecosystem Integration. For instance @txSync_io has integrated with @cronos_chain to seamlessly enable bridging. [--]. Implement ERC-7683 standard enhancing cross-chain interoperability token trading with L2s like @Optimism @Celo" [X Link](https://x.com/AlexLWitt/status/1881424480385597456) 2025-01-20T19:32Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "@novogratz With the wealth transfer from Boomers to Millenials @Bitcoin will flip @GOLD's market cap. We live in a digital age our store of value should also be digital (more divisible portable etc.). $BTC" [X Link](https://x.com/AlexLWitt/status/1881812094154371548) 2025-01-21T21:12Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Must-read reply from @ethereumJoseph on $ETH this is why so many L2s like @Optimism @Celo @base are building on @ethereum most trusted robust foundation for financial access. @optimizoor There is no reason to be anything but over the moon bullish for ETH Ethereum Layer [--] and the Metropolitan Ethereum ecosystem from what I am seeing. Bitcoin and Solana are and will continue to be great at what they do and I look forward to forging deep integration with both @optimizoor There is no reason to be anything but over the moon bullish for ETH Ethereum Layer [--] and the Metropolitan Ethereum ecosystem" [X Link](https://x.com/AlexLWitt/status/1882199666869338292) 2025-01-22T22:52Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Breaking News: @realDonaldTrump just signed an executive order to supercharge the crypto industry and ban Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) in the U.S. Here's what this means for crypto and web3:" [X Link](https://x.com/AlexLWitt/status/1882870259692007533) 2025-01-24T19:17Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "@realDonaldTrump [--] Protection of Blockchain Activities The order safeguards people's rights to access public blockchain networks develop software participate in mining validate transactions & maintain self-custody of digital assets. This ensure a free & open environment for innovation" [X Link](https://x.com/AlexLWitt/status/1882870264993640549) 2025-01-24T19:17Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "@realDonaldTrump [--] Promotion of Dollar-Backed Stablecoins By encouraging the growth of legitimate dollar-backed stablecoins worldwide the U.S. aims to strengthen the sovereignty of the USD in the digital asset space" [X Link](https://x.com/AlexLWitt/status/1882870268172869884) 2025-01-24T19:17Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "@realDonaldTrump [--] Establishment of a Crypto Working Group A new Presidential Working Group on Digital Asset Markets will develop a federal regulatory framework for digital assets and evaluate the creation of a national digital-asset stockpile" [X Link](https://x.com/AlexLWitt/status/1882870273780703343) 2025-01-24T19:17Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "@realDonaldTrump [--] Ban on CBDCs The order prohibits the establishment and use of Central Bank Digital Currencies within the U.S. citing concerns over financial stability and individual privacy" [X Link](https://x.com/AlexLWitt/status/1882870276808995057) 2025-01-24T19:17Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "@rajgokal Why" [X Link](https://x.com/AlexLWitt/status/1883282518742638736) 2025-01-25T22:35Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "Big VC firms hoard capital. Safe bets dominate. Returns are shrinking. But the next wave of wealth It's in emerging VCs and crypto. Here's why savvy investors are making their move now 🧵👇" [X Link](https://x.com/AlexLWitt/status/1884661662923243771) 2025-01-29T17:55Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "@minipay @VerdaVentures Key Features of MiniPay: Phone Number mapping: Uses mobile phone numbers as wallet addresses Fast Low-Cost Transactions: Offers fast P2P stablecoin transactions with sub-cent fees Lightweight Design: At just 2MB users can use the wallet with limited data" [X Link](https://x.com/AlexLWitt/status/1887562286115479606) 2025-02-06T18:01Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Heres our criteria when evaluating projects: - Investment Opportunity: check out our blog for how we assess markets & teams. - Technical evaluation: does your product work and does what it claims to do - Idea relevance and scalability: is the idea useful for an important part of the MiniPay audience - UI/UX Design: is the user experience clean and simple Can the user use it without knowing anything about crypto/blockchain" [X Link](https://x.com/AlexLWitt/status/1887562289378644116) 2025-02-06T18:01Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Interested Let's chat. Next steps: 1) Reach out to team@verda.ventures with a deck and/or product demo. In particular we value any quantitative traction that you can point to. 2) If youre still building out your idea check out @Celos developer docs for helpful tips and sign-up for the monthly Proof-of-Ship builders contest to showcase your project and earn rewards. 3) Investment decisions are made quickly with a committee that includes core Opera team members" [X Link](https://x.com/AlexLWitt/status/1887562295967932860) 2025-02-06T18:01Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Stablecoins are reshaping global finance quietly outperforming giants like Visa in transaction volume and becoming top holders of U.S. debt 📈 Back in October @peterschroederr wrote up an insightful piece that couldn't be more relevant in 2025:" [X Link](https://x.com/AlexLWitt/status/1895533580350005609) 2025-02-28T17:56Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Agree 100% of net worth in BTC is way too much 😂 but I see currency debasement as something that systematically happens every year vs a one-off event that needs insurance like a natural disaster etc. Here is a debasement graph directly from the US Central Bank's website: https://fred.stlouisfed.org/series/CUUR0000SA0R https://fred.stlouisfed.org/series/CUUR0000SA0R" [X Link](https://x.com/AlexLWitt/status/1895615955100975285) 2025-02-28T23:23Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Sensible: Strategic Reserve = Bitcoin only authorized to find methods to acquire more BTC that do NOT cost the US taxpayer anything (budget neutral) Digital Asset Stock = Multiple tokens stewardship + auditing of pre-existing digital assets https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/03/establishment-of-the-strategic-bitcoin-reserveand-united-states-digital-asset-stockpile/ https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/03/establishment-of-the-strategic-bitcoin-reserveand-united-states-digital-asset-stockpile/" [X Link](https://x.com/AlexLWitt/status/1897866607319564588) 2025-03-07T04:27Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "Interesting Stablecoin Report by @artemis @Dune personal highlights: 1) @ethena_labs' USDe surged from $146M to $6.2B now the 3rd largest stablecoin as investors seek yield. 2) Stablecoins flow: Ethereum leads in supply (54% - 55% YoY share) with Tron's market share declining the most from 35% to 28% 3) @Tether_to's USDT supply increased from $96b to $146b (64% of total market) and dominates P2P whereas @circle's USDC seeing strong transfer volume with an increase in volume from 1.1T to 2.7T driven by institutional adoption. 1/ Yield-bearing stablecoins are changing DeFi offering stability +" [X Link](https://x.com/AlexLWitt/status/1902449090996400266) 2025-03-19T19:56Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "@balajis Bearish on @AnthropicAI and @OpenAI no defensible moat why pay 100x premium for maybe 1% improvement when you can use @deepseek_ai or alternative open source models for practically free" [X Link](https://x.com/AlexLWitt/status/1903553656596898046) 2025-03-22T21:05Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "See you tonight Long time in the making excited for @Celo L2 migration @Optimism to @ethereum The L2 migration is almost here Join the Celo Foundation @cLabs & ecosystem friends incl. @VitalikButerin @minipay @MentoLabs & @EspressoSys next week for the Hardfork Party 🍴 🎉 📆 Tues. March 25th 🕔 5pm PT 📍 Celo SF HQ 🎟 RSVP https://t.co/uNeP0foVFO The L2 migration is almost here Join the Celo Foundation @cLabs & ecosystem friends incl. @VitalikButerin @minipay @MentoLabs & @EspressoSys next week for the Hardfork Party 🍴 🎉 📆 Tues. March 25th 🕔 5pm PT 📍 Celo SF HQ 🎟 RSVP" [X Link](https://x.com/AlexLWitt/status/1904615300915749136) 2025-03-25T19:24Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "@nonosucker @ETHLisbon How so" [X Link](https://x.com/AlexLWitt/status/1904772589823680634) 2025-03-26T05:49Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "Excited to sponsor this @minipay FX hackathon with @DraperDragon. Average daily turnover in FX markets is $7 trillion (BIS) but there are numerous intermediaries high costs and no trading on weekends PMF found with $USDT @Tether_to now it's time to expand to FX. More top partners to come Announcing the @MiniPay Hackathon: Bringing FX Onchain 🔥 📅 April [--] May [--] 🏆 $25000 in prizes Whether you're building for cross-border payments decentralized FX or real-world DeFithis one's for you. Learn more & sign up 🧵👇 https://t.co/nBOOTsFCTv Announcing the @MiniPay Hackathon: Bringing FX Onchain 🔥" [X Link](https://x.com/AlexLWitt/status/1905691892681244877) 2025-03-28T18:42Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Under the old rule even basic activity needed FDIC sign-off Now as long as its legal they can move fast The FDIC has made it easier for banks to engage in crypto-related activities. This is one of the best ways to mainstream crypto further. Thanks @FDICgov and Acting Chairman Travis Hill. https://t.co/f3amLOZwsc The FDIC has made it easier for banks to engage in crypto-related activities. This is one of the best ways to mainstream crypto further. Thanks @FDICgov and Acting Chairman Travis Hill. https://t.co/f3amLOZwsc" [X Link](https://x.com/AlexLWitt/status/1905759432933507524) 2025-03-28T23:10Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "@artemis @trondao @BNBCHAIN @Celo Post L2 fork last week @Celo is now [--] second block time (from 5s) and USDT transfer $0.01 compared to 3s on @trondao and 10x+ more expensive tx @minipay just getting started" [X Link](https://x.com/AlexLWitt/status/1906930224899686673) 2025-04-01T04:42Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "http://x.com/i/article/1906804807291351040 http://x.com/i/article/1906804807291351040" [X Link](https://x.com/AlexLWitt/status/1907116486445199505) 2025-04-01T17:02Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "@BitcoinMagazine 10% of [--] billion (Florida investable assets I think) would be roughly 3-4 months of BTC block rewards. Thats a lot for just one state" [X Link](https://x.com/AlexLWitt/status/1910435606112723357) 2025-04-10T20:51Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "@DPGSpurs @avichal I thought BTC owned by *many* more folks than ETH no BTC almost 10x ETH market cap. https://www.finder.com/uk/cryptocurrency/cryptocurrency-statistics https://www.finder.com/uk/cryptocurrency/cryptocurrency-statistics" [X Link](https://x.com/AlexLWitt/status/1915467991611027628) 2025-04-24T18:08Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "@franklinpayroll @Celo Very cool is this a complete replacement for a Gusto or ADP (e.g. no need for both)" [X Link](https://x.com/AlexLWitt/status/1917649460898980208) 2025-04-30T18:37Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "Advantage in distribution not technology in [----]. Blockchain technology commoditizing several blockchains (L1s + L2s) now have $0.01 tx fee and [--] second block time. distribution is all you need using crypto used to impede on distribution its now a vector for it what changed the emergence of crypto hyperscalers @worldcoin @Celo @base https://t.co/Z12MM2cLVJ distribution is all you need using crypto used to impede on distribution its now a vector for it what changed the emergence of crypto hyperscalers @worldcoin @Celo @base https://t.co/Z12MM2cLVJ" [X Link](https://x.com/AlexLWitt/status/1918010434915017075) 2025-05-01T18:31Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "@getpartna @minipay @CeloOrg Crushing it congrats" [X Link](https://x.com/AlexLWitt/status/1919813451746312207) 2025-05-06T17:56Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "@AlexrealNFT @Tether_to @Celo @minipay Would users pay a subscription to the wallet and then the wallet pays the transaction fees Someone has to pay" [X Link](https://x.com/AlexLWitt/status/1920251500615385541) 2025-05-07T22:56Z [----] followers, [--] engagements ""hefty curve to pass enough students" -- honestly I feel there's too much grade inflation in universities nowadays. When I took the CFA exams for example they didn't lower the bar just to make sure a bunch of people passed and that's how you students mastered the body of knowledge" [X Link](https://x.com/AlexLWitt/status/1920322948285805001) 2025-05-08T03:40Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "@tokenterminal True the problem is it's hard for retail investors to participate in the stablecoin majors' upside $USDT $USDC" [X Link](https://x.com/AlexLWitt/status/1923504266779758629) 2025-05-16T22:22Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "@RyanSAdams @matthuang Theres only one gold and one @Bitcoin people gravitate around select assets as a store of values rational or not. Rhodium/Ethereum taking the place of Gold/Bitcoin just isnt going to happen consensus rules" [X Link](https://x.com/AlexLWitt/status/1923822795190161694) 2025-05-17T19:27Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "@APompliano @mrexits "Diversification is protection against ignorance" Warren Buffett" [X Link](https://x.com/AlexLWitt/status/1925635494903226757) 2025-05-22T19:30Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "Agreed Bitcoin is not a Store of Value because only a small number of rich people can use it. Its super hard money like gold but digital and with superior properties to gold (divisibility portability fungibility etc). Like gold it isnt super practical for payments but rich people love it to store value" [X Link](https://x.com/AlexLWitt/status/1925716997137948901) 2025-05-23T00:54Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "🚀 BIG NEWS: @VerdaVentures @minipay Fund backs @beam_cash to revolutionize global payments with stablecoin integrationcombining on and off-ramp access real-time payment rails liquidity management orchestration and compliance into one stack. Beam's $7M raise supported by @archetypevc @CastleIslandVC @arca and @BanklessVC marks a major payment shift slashing cross-border time from days to minutes and fees from up to 10% to 1%. See how Beam bridges traditional rails with stablecoins 👇 https://x.com/AlexLWitt/status/1927455465677500448 Beam just raised $7M every year over $150 trillion moves" [X Link](https://x.com/AlexLWitt/status/1927459186301907201) 2025-05-27T20:17Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "@chamath Market desperate for stablecoin exposure. Buy $CRCL b/c can't buy superior Tether $USDT Circle has high competition and compressing margins (mostly) selling US Dollars to US Citizens/Institutions" [X Link](https://x.com/AlexLWitt/status/1930716375959347461) 2025-06-05T20:00Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "@OpenStableIndex @chamath Frontier. Circle is high market cap as huge pools of capital can only invest in public equity markets. This is the same reason @MicroStrategy trades at such a premium to @saylor underlying $BTC holdings" [X Link](https://x.com/AlexLWitt/status/1930851226322874491) 2025-06-06T04:56Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "Thrilled to see El Dorado @eldoradoio a [----] angel investment for me join forces with MiniPay @minipay as a key liquidity provider boosting stablecoin access in Latin America. With inflation hitting 20-30% in several countries in the region this past year El Dorados P2P marketplace is a timely solution for millions facing currency devaluation. As General Partner of @VerdaVentures Im excited to back this integration leveraging El Dorados $200M in transactions to power MiniPays 7M+ users. https://t.co/C4H26UQpBA https://t.co/C4H26UQpBA" [X Link](https://x.com/AlexLWitt/status/1932505758165520488) 2025-06-10T18:30Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "@mbarrbosa @pcbo @sodofi_ @RegenRene @marek_ Nice" [X Link](https://x.com/AlexLWitt/status/1932946430060384648) 2025-06-11T23:41Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "@chuk_xyz Assuming GENIUS Act passes and de-risks regulatory environment for incumbents do you think existing players with brands and distribution like JPM or Bank of America will capture some of Circle's Market Share in the US" [X Link](https://x.com/AlexLWitt/status/1935041928204271700) 2025-06-17T18:28Z [----] followers, [--] engagements ""Why today's graduates are screwed" -@TheEconomist Interesting article finding that for the first time Americans aged [--] to [--] with a bachelor's degree or higher have higher unemployment rate than the national average. AI may accelerate this trend by automating entry-level "knowledge work."" [X Link](https://x.com/AlexLWitt/status/1935042183704494379) 2025-06-17T18:29Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "@erica_wenger LPs want a return on capital. If a thriving ecosystem enhances returns more power to you" [X Link](https://x.com/AlexLWitt/status/1935828126753513561) 2025-06-19T22:32Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "@TheTrueFamasss @Physocles @Geiger_Capital Exactly. After death for many assets there is a step up basis so the next generation can either sell without any capital gains tax or just keep paying the interest as the assets (often) appreciate faster than the interest" [X Link](https://x.com/AlexLWitt/status/1936106949717983583) 2025-06-20T17:00Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "@Physocles @Geiger_Capital They dont. Buy borrow die. At death cost basis steps up and next generation can sell without any capital gains tax or keep paying interest" [X Link](https://x.com/AlexLWitt/status/1936107202848436386) 2025-06-20T17:01Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "Thrilled about @VerdaVenturess investment in @KulipaXYZ finally breaking open the stablecoin-to-card market with a uniquely scalable approach: 1) Kulipas card tech bridges blockchains with 3-second payments tackling a $29T market (65% of global volume Worldpay 2025) easing stablecoin liquidity issues. 2) Modular design with scalable components led by ex-Mastercards Axel Cateland @cateland and ex-Googles Michael Shynar @shmichael_eth disrupts slow blockchain adoption. 3) Integrated and deployed with @argentHQ as a blueprint use case it taps into the surge in digital payments enabling users to" [X Link](https://x.com/AlexLWitt/status/1937247663734620247) 2025-06-23T20:33Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "10/10 for New @tesla Model Y [----] (Juniper) value for money. One outcome from self-driving @robotaxi (uses Juniper) people are going to want this car. I was @turo renting Model Y [----] for [--] weeks which I'd give 7/10 before trying the new Model Y and it's a HUGE improvement: MUCH better suspension upholstery useful upgrades like extra screen in back and power folding rear seats. New Model Y in [--] seconds https://t.co/MnZuHzCeDl New Model Y in [--] seconds https://t.co/MnZuHzCeDl" [X Link](https://x.com/AlexLWitt/status/1937612864908591399) 2025-06-24T20:44Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "@joemccann US Household balance sheet surprisingly strong complete opposite of US Federal balance sheet" [X Link](https://x.com/AlexLWitt/status/1937630891536449617) 2025-06-24T21:56Z [----] followers, [---] engagements Limited data mode. Full metrics available with subscription: lunarcrush.com/pricing
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Social Influence
Social category influence cryptocurrencies finance stocks countries technology brands exchanges currencies automotive brands events travel destinations
Social topic influence celo, bitcoin, crypto, ethereum, stablecoins, web3, blockchain, onchain, defi, $usdt
Top accounts mentioned or mentioned by @celo @minipay @verdaventures @tetherto @celoorg @mentolabs @ethereum @niccarter @uniswap @tetherafrica @optimism @opera @base @openai @mobiusmoney @marek @tesla @realdonaldtrump @balajis @wormholecrypto
Top assets mentioned Celo (CELO) Bitcoin (BTC) Ethereum (ETH) Tether (USDT) USDC (USDC) Tesla, Inc. (TSLA) Celo Dollar (CUSD) Coinbase Global Inc. (COIN) Solana (SOL) Optimism (OP) Alphabet Inc Class A (GOOGL) TRON (TRX) Goldman Sachs (GS) Chainlink (LINK)
Top Social Posts
Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours
"#MemeEconomics 2/ on wednesday ahead of the $COIN listing the WSB mods changed their ban on crypto discussion to allow talk about [--] cryptocurrencies - #Bitcoin ethereum and. you guessed it. $DOGE as you can imagine the WSB community went wild https://t.co/2mfMoH94Iq 2/ on wednesday ahead of the $COIN listing the WSB mods changed their ban on crypto discussion to allow talk about [--] cryptocurrencies - #Bitcoin ethereum and. you guessed it. $DOGE as you can imagine the WSB community went wild https://t.co/2mfMoH94Iq"
X Link 2021-04-17T05:08Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Bridging @CeloOrg's blockchain to @cosmos @ethereum @kadena_io @Near @Polkadot and other great projects #DeFi For the last few months we've been working on a new cross-chain communication mechanism Optics 🔮 explores a security trade-off that allows cheap low-trust communication between any two smart contract chains https://t.co/mbsKl4MZT6 For the last few months we've been working on a new cross-chain communication mechanism Optics 🔮 explores a security trade-off that allows cheap low-trust communication between any two smart contract chains https://t.co/mbsKl4MZT6"
X Link 2021-04-21T17:44Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"$CELO $SOL In #Kuneco of @CeloOrg @MobiusMoney team confirmed that they are currently building the @Solana bridge with @Allbridge_io team. $CELO $SOL In #Kuneco of @CeloOrg @MobiusMoney team confirmed that they are currently building the @Solana bridge with @Allbridge_io team. $CELO $SOL"
X Link 2021-09-16T17:26Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"@CeloDaily @SushiSwap @CeloOrg @ubeswap @Moola_Market @PoofCash @MobiusMoney Your voice is heard over the last 1-2 weeks we've been collecting feedback from @CeloOrg native projects including (but not limited to) @Moola_Market @MobiusMoney @ubeswap. Stay tuned for updates SOON"
X Link 2021-11-04T18:58Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Huge thank you to @MobiusMoney for creating this very intuitive @opticsapp v1 - v2 migration tool with #USDC #wETH #wBTC pools for the #Celo Community. @CeloOrg @CeloDaily @Celo_Alerts https://www.mobius.money/#/opensum https://www.mobius.money/#/opensum"
X Link 2021-12-12T02:50Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"@mobiusmoney Proposal [--] is live to kill the #UST pool gauge. 🚨 GO VOTE🚨 @CeloOrg https://www.mobius.money/#/vote/11 https://www.mobius.money/#/vote/11"
X Link 2022-06-07T22:44Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"@wormholecrypto @CeloOrg @optimismFND @NEARProtocol @Algorand @MoonbeamNetwork @0xPolygonLabs @SeiNetwork @solana @Injective_ Wormhole provides critical infrastructure for a multi-chain world connecting silos to scale impact"
X Link 2023-05-18T23:46Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"En route to Singapore for #token2049 look forward to connecting on all things real world assets (RWA) from 9/13-9/18 and at RWA Insights Event on 9/14:"
X Link 2023-09-12T02:58Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Distribution channels are critical to mainstream adoption of #Web3 incredibly excited by the number of people who will now have access to financial applications built on @CeloOrg (#Ethereum L2) through @opera Mini"
X Link 2023-09-14T00:47Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Very excited to discuss the yield-generating #RWA opportunities @VerdaVentures is supporting across tokenized renewable energy projects and on-chain microcredit utilizing mobile wallets stablecoins smart contracts and real-time onchain performance data dashboards. Thank you @humafinance @BSOSTech @centrifuge @CeloOrg @jia"
X Link 2023-09-14T01:05Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Nice expecting more FX strategies to emerge around #cStables @MentoLabs on @CeloOrg Celo"
X Link 2023-10-30T20:43Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@zmarks215 @jia_DeFi @CeloOrg Go @zmarks215 and @jia_DeFi team"
X Link 2023-12-20T03:45Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"@minipay @CeloOrg @opera Next stop robust one-stop financial access application ecosystem"
X Link 2024-01-17T12:39Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"1m users since September launch (4 months) Next stop robust one-stop financial access application ecosystem 📰 This just in: @Opera @MiniPay has surpassed [-------] million users across Nigeria Ghana & Kenya since launch 🎉🎉 Stay tuned for updates on new dApp integrations & rollouts in new regions across Africa 👀 🌍 https://t.co/U7VtE9JRGe 📰 This just in: @Opera @MiniPay has surpassed [-------] million users across Nigeria Ghana & Kenya since launch 🎉🎉 Stay tuned for updates on new dApp integrations & rollouts in new regions across Africa 👀 🌍 https://t.co/U7VtE9JRGe"
X Link 2024-01-17T12:41Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Native $USDC (+ USDC as native gas currency) is a huge unlock for many partners building on @Celo particularly for #RWAs and on-chain private credit Thank you @circle and partners like (in no particular order) @arf_one @humafinance @wormholecrypto @Valora @weareflowcarbon @ToucanProtocol @Uniswap @jia_DeFi @MentoLabs @quipulatam @impactmarket @centrifuge @Canza_Finance @thallo_io @gooddollarorg @Kickstarter @opera @minipay 1/ Native $USDC is coming to @Celo Celo is a mobile-first and EVM-compatible blockchain network thats built for the real world and designed for fast low-cost payments"
X Link 2024-01-30T20:05Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"@blockapps @Celo @circle @arf_one @humafinance @wormholecrypto @Valora @weareflowcarbon WAGMI let's connect"
X Link 2024-01-31T20:08Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Incredibly excited to see $USDT @Tether_to natively on @Celo. From day [--] stablecoins have been a core focus of the Celo Network (paying gas fees in USDT/stablecoins phone number mapping etc.). With Tether and $CELO's mutual strong presence in emerging markets this is all the more impactful Tether Token (USDT) to Launch on @Celo Read more: https://t.co/KJ5emdMmXl https://t.co/yTDkzKnhev Tether Token (USDT) to Launch on @Celo Read more: https://t.co/KJ5emdMmXl https://t.co/yTDkzKnhev"
X Link 2024-03-11T16:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@kreskoxyz @arbitrum Amazing work"
X Link 2024-03-11T23:56Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@DanHightowerJr Bullish stablecoins $USDT $USDC $cUSD"
X Link 2024-03-24T15:18Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Huge opportunity $USDT is the largest stablecoin by market cap and volume 🚨 Native USDT is now live on Celo Today @Tether_to integrates native USDT on Celo mainnet creating a pathway for stablecoin adoption & simplifying onchain payments to bolster real-world adoption of crypto 👏 https://t.co/FrwRNGxtRy 🚨 Native USDT is now live on Celo Today @Tether_to integrates native USDT on Celo mainnet creating a pathway for stablecoin adoption & simplifying onchain payments to bolster real-world adoption of crypto 👏 https://t.co/FrwRNGxtRy"
X Link 2024-03-27T15:56Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"In Dubai 4/17-4/19 for #TOKEN2049 looking forward to connecting on all things #celo and #web3 (stablecoins mobile wallets tokenized infra etc.)"
X Link 2024-04-15T08:44Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"$USDT @Tether_to on @Celo live on @binance https://www.binance.com/en/support/announcement/binance-completes-integrations-of-tether-usdt-on-celo-network-and-dodo-dodo-on-arbitrum-one-network-opens-deposits-and-withdrawals-f908faa120c740da9655d31a6d026e6a https://www.binance.com/en/support/announcement/binance-completes-integrations-of-tether-usdt-on-celo-network-and-dodo-dodo-on-arbitrum-one-network-opens-deposits-and-withdrawals-f908faa120c740da9655d31a6d026e6a"
X Link 2024-04-17T07:08Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Happy Birthday @Celo Blockchain Excited to see the move to @Optimism leaning into Ethereum L2 combining best security guarantees of @ethereum with the convenience speed and cost of Celo. 🚨 It's time to CELOBRATE: #CEL2 & [--] Years of Celo Mainnet 🎉 🎉 Today is the 4th anniversary of Celo mainnet's launch on Earth Day [----] To mark the occasion @cLabs shares its stack suggestion for Celo's transition an Ethereum L2 Hello @Celo x @Optimism 🟡 🔴 ✨ 🧵 https://t.co/MpoM24i7Dl 🚨 It's time to CELOBRATE: #CEL2 & [--] Years of Celo Mainnet 🎉 🎉 Today is the 4th anniversary of Celo mainnet's launch on"
X Link 2024-04-22T16:36Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Email your congressperson with this link. FIT [--] represents the most comprehensive effort to constructively regulate crypto to date in the US. https://www.standwithcrypto.org/action/email https://www.standwithcrypto.org/action/email"
X Link 2024-05-22T05:28Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"@stablecoing Super exciting this should be on @Celo ASAP :)"
X Link 2024-06-06T01:34Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Strong one-two punch: 1) By allowing transactions to be processed off-chain and only submitting proof when there is an issue fault proofs help improve the scalability of blockchain networks. 2) Withdraw ETH and ERC-20 tokens from an OP Stack Chain to L1 without the need to involve a trusted third party 🚨 FAULT PROOFS & STAGE [--] HAVE ARRIVED 🚨 Open source permissionless fault proofs are live on OP Mainnet and with them the OP Stack arrives at Stage [--] decentralization. This is a major step forward for the Superchain https://t.co/sEmfWkn2pf 🚨 FAULT PROOFS & STAGE [--] HAVE ARRIVED 🚨 Open source"
X Link 2024-06-10T22:42Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@Celo @sodofi_ Congrats @sodofi_ Looking forward to all the great public goods that will be built on @Celo chain"
X Link 2024-06-21T21:42Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"@Celo @ericnakagawa @ivcelo Huge congrats to both @ericnakagawa and @ivcelo Very well deserved even more bullish on all things @Celo now"
X Link 2024-06-21T21:43Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"@eigenlayer @eigen_da @Celo Time to stack more $EIGEN Points In Layer [--] scaling solutions data availability is critical as the security and correctness of the off-chain computation rely on the on-chain data being available"
X Link 2024-06-28T00:08Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Bringing private credit onchain in the US creates massive efficiencies but in emerging markets it's a gamechanger. Capital formation in the West can now reach frontier markets like India where credit penetration is extremely low. #RWA 🚀 What could be the catalyst to the next bull market in NFTs @gmoneyNFT is excited about helping collectors access credit for real world assets by bringing them on chain. 👟 Do you see NFTs enabling sneaker resellers to tap new lines of credit 🔉: https://t.co/GOo9kcXiIX https://t.co/XYyj45AUgS 🚀 What could be the catalyst to the next bull market in NFTs"
X Link 2024-06-28T00:12Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@Henry_Child +100% to building sustainable payment ecosystems on blockchain rails foundational for financial access and just getting started #lfg $USDT on @Celo"
X Link 2024-07-01T16:12Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Pockets by @minipay is a huge leap forward for usability and I predict it'll be industry standard soon. Think advent of tabbed browsing (@opera pioneered here too) but for mobile wallets. The ability to "drag and swap" 🔄 stablecoins like @Tether_to $USDT @circle $USDC @MentoLabs $cUSD converting 1:1 is a huge unlock for #stablecoins usability @Celo. 📣 Big news MiniPay is getting an upgrade with revolutionary Pockets 👉 Now supporting USDC and USDT 🔄 Drag & Swap between all three stablecoins with ease We dig deeper into the new features in the comments below 👇 https://t.co/euRBWzhZYX 📣"
X Link 2024-07-04T02:57Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Tokenization of cash (e.g. stablecoins) eliminates massive frictions (think 10%+ remittance fees) and being able to save in dollars alone is a killer usecase for emerging markets. You can already access $USDT $USDC $cUSD conveniently with in-browser wallets as with Opera's @minipay"
X Link 2024-07-09T00:16Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@darshan Many already wealthy people move to Switzerland partially due to lower taxes Zug top tax rate is 22% whereas Germany and France can be 45%+"
X Link 2024-07-31T23:15Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@lizengco @ETHSafari @minipay @jia_DeFi @zmarks215 Yes know @zmarks215 and team well :)"
X Link 2024-08-28T05:15Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"@AdamSchefter @ZakSNews @KTVU Crazy how emboldened criminals are in SF taking on a 200-pound football player in broad daylight in Union Square. What hope does a [--] year-old female have"
X Link 2024-09-01T18:34Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@LombardiHimself Crazy how emboldened criminals are in SF taking on a 200-pound football player in broad daylight in Union Square. What hope does a [--] year-old female have @SFPD"
X Link 2024-09-01T18:36Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Had a blast speaking at @celo Gather Africa alongside @CredCollective Crypto adoption is just getting started in Africa. Couldn't be more excited to support the next wave of web3 startups throughout Africa"
X Link 2024-09-10T20:29Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Thank you for having me @Celo At @VerdaVentures we're bullish on emerging markets like Africa and crypto adoption. Next up at Celo Gather Africa: Kepple Africa Ventures @CredCollective & @VerdaVentures took the stage to answer questions about the growing local crypto ecosystem & how they are supporting the growth of Web3 startups throughout Africa 🌍 https://t.co/G6tsX1wlAg Next up at Celo Gather Africa: Kepple Africa Ventures @CredCollective & @VerdaVentures took the stage to answer questions about the growing local crypto ecosystem & how they are supporting the growth of Web3 startups"
X Link 2024-09-10T20:35Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Huge congrats to @Celo This is why at @verdaventures we're funding the next wave of apps built on @minipay. Mass adoption won't happen with NFTs or DeFi. It'll start with stablecoin use in markets that lack financial infrastructure. https://x.com/artemis__xyz/status/1835690553012588876 @Celo recently passed @trondao in daily active addresses for stablecoin usage. -What's behind this meteoric rise -Is Africa undergoing a stablecoin breakout A 🧵 https://t.co/6Xn8CF6DfO https://x.com/artemis__xyz/status/1835690553012588876 @Celo recently passed @trondao in daily active addresses for stablecoin"
X Link 2024-09-17T19:00Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"@jonbma @artemis__xyz Gotta toss in @Celo for stablecoins since they just flipped Tron. Also @minipay as a wallet"
X Link 2024-09-17T19:09Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"@artemis__xyz @Celo @trondao @minipay on @celo just getting started"
X Link 2024-09-17T20:35Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"M-Pesa (mobile money) reigns supreme in Kenyas economy handling over 50% of GDP. But it's expensive. Person-to-person transfers and withdrawals can cost 1-10%. L2 stablecoin transactions offer a much cheaper alternative potentially reshaping Africa's financial landscape. More than 10x savings"
X Link 2024-09-18T19:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"I also felt the buzz around @minipay Recent stablecoin transactions on @Celo even surpassed Tron thanks to surging adoption in sub-Saharan Africa. Cool stablecoin data: Many folks at ETH Safari used MiniPay to cash out in Kenyan shillings to make purchases. https://app.artemisanalytics.com/stablecoinsbreakdown=chain&aggregate=DAY&stablecoinMetric=STABLECOIN_DAU&chain=celo https://app.artemisanalytics.com/stablecoinsbreakdown=chain&aggregate=DAY&stablecoinMetric=STABLECOIN_DAU&chain=celo"
X Link 2024-09-18T19:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Even more exciting I discovered some high-quality projects for the Verda MiniPay Fund. Exciting updates are on the way 🚀 The future of web3 is bright in Africa and that's why @verdaventures is focused on funding the next wave of apps built with @minipay"
X Link 2024-09-18T19:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"5/ Tokenization also allows investors to borrow against those tokens and for funds to do much more frequent distributions. This innovation simplifies the process making secondary sales efficient and accessible The future of tokenizing private credit is here"
X Link 2024-09-20T17:03Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"6/ I hope you've found this thread helpful. Follow me @AlexLWitt for more. Like/Repost the quote below: 1/ Tokenizing private credit in developing markets is a game changer. Here's [--] reasons why 👇 1/ Tokenizing private credit in developing markets is a game changer. Here's [--] reasons why 👇"
X Link 2024-09-20T17:03Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"So cool @Starlink NEWS: Rwanda's deployment of @Starlink in [--] schools has transformed education empowering [-----] students and their families in underserved areas with online learning information access and essential services driving social and economic development. Read more: https://t.co/QPY54UjJAB NEWS: Rwanda's deployment of @Starlink in [--] schools has transformed education empowering [-----] students and their families in underserved areas with online learning information access and essential services driving social and economic development. Read more: https://t.co/QPY54UjJAB"
X Link 2024-09-22T03:14Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"A few days ago @nic__carter over at @CastleIslandVC put together a stablecoin whitepaper alongside @BHDigitalAssets @Visa and @artemis__xyz. There are so many golden nuggets and thoughts I have that I'll share below 👇 Link to the whitepaper: https://castleisland.vc/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/stablecoins_the_emerging_market_story_091224.pdf https://castleisland.vc/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/stablecoins_the_emerging_market_story_091224.pdf"
X Link 2024-09-24T17:00Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Global adoption and usage of stablecoins: Over $160 billion worth of stablecoins are in circulation today way up from single-digit billions back in [----]. Over [--] million addresses make a stablecoin transaction on public blockchins every month 🤯"
X Link 2024-09-24T17:00Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Stablecoins account for approximately 50% of all value settled on public blockchains reaching up to 70% in certain months. With @Celo flipping Tron this past week it's only up from here. @Celo recently passed @trondao in daily active addresses for stablecoin usage. -What's behind this meteoric rise -Is Africa undergoing a stablecoin breakout A 🧵 https://t.co/6Xn8CF6DfO @Celo recently passed @trondao in daily active addresses for stablecoin usage. -What's behind this meteoric rise -Is Africa undergoing a stablecoin breakout A 🧵 https://t.co/6Xn8CF6DfO"
X Link 2024-09-24T17:00Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Emerging market adoption: I wrote up my takeaways from ETHSafari in Kenya and the benefits of stablecoins for things like cross-border payments remittances trade settlement and access to financial services in Africa: I just returned from ETHSafari [----] in Kenya where I saw a continent filled with talented optimistic and young builders ready to embrace blockchain. Africa's median age is 19half that of the US and China. By [----] 1/3 of the world's youth will come from Africa. Here are my https://t.co/r0M5kPcQX4 I just returned from ETHSafari [----] in Kenya where I saw a continent filled with"
X Link 2024-09-24T17:00Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"In a survey of [--] emerging markets (Brazil India Indonesia Nigeria Turkey): - 47% use stablecoins to save in dollars - 43% for currency conversion - 39% to earn yield The "save in dollars spend in local currency" use case is just getting started. On-chain credit should increase long-tail stablecoin demand. Shout out to @MentoLabs for making this happen. @BHDigitalAssets @Visa @artemis__xyz @AlliumLabs Another key finding is that stablecoins are overwhelmingly dollarized. Today 99% of stablecoins rely on the US dollar. This number has actually gone UP since we first ran the numbers in our 2020"
X Link 2024-09-24T17:00Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Liquidity + CICO are also limiting factors in non-USD growth along with non-USD stablecoins that have short-lived histories. As it stands @Tether_to is already one of the largest purchasers of on-chain treasuriesahead of most nation-states This will be an ongoing trend as time goes on"
X Link 2024-09-24T17:00Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"It's only up from here for @Celo & @minipay. Don't sleep on these companies. And if you're someone looking to build with MiniPay DM me. We at @VerdaVentures have a dedicated MiniPay fund and we're deploying capital as I'm typing this. This is amazing to see. Improving worldwide access to basic payments/finance has always been a key way that ethereum can be good for the world and it's great to see @Celo getting traction. See also their recent posts: * @Celo becoming an Ethereum L2: https://t.co/08U7G7q69s * This is amazing to see. Improving worldwide access to basic payments/finance has always"
X Link 2024-09-27T19:58Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"@cryptomessenger @Celo @minipay @VerdaVentures Responded"
X Link 2024-09-27T21:24Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Have you considered alternative sources of yield on cUSD/USDC/USDT I think the problem was yield was hovering 1% at many points (e.g. not attractive). When the yield fluctuated higher I saw significant activity for HaloFi. If you could get to 4-5% you'd have enough traction IMO. Let me know if you want to chat @alexLwitt on TG"
X Link 2024-09-27T21:31Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"@Henry_Child @Celo lfg"
X Link 2024-09-27T23:49Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"@0xCygaar VCs say Ethereum has no PMF because then they can claim to be unique and raise more money. Its like an equity manager saying just buy FAANG stocks then cant raise money anymore even though its the better trade to just hodl consensus"
X Link 2024-09-28T03:18Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Traditional banking is broken. Two weeks lost chasing a rent payment blindsided by hidden fees$115 HKD + $70 USD from our bank. When intermediaries take unpredictable cuts precise payments become impossible. Crypto solves this"
X Link 2024-09-30T19:00Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"@tikhbana Cool product are the businesses being invoiced primarily in the US and contractors non-US"
X Link 2024-10-01T16:00Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"@Konkorenk There needs to be competition from crypto the status quo just excludes too many people"
X Link 2024-10-01T16:00Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"@themfneditor @Celo @minipay @VerdaVentures Plz ping me on TG (same handle as X/Twitter)"
X Link 2024-10-01T16:02Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"@iamsamitpatel @Celo @minipay @VerdaVentures @MentoLabs You're right. After all @MentoLabs is one of our Verda-MiniPay Fund's first investments. :)"
X Link 2024-10-01T16:03Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"The most exciting trend Mobile wallets + stablecoins. Nearly [--] BILLION underbanked people could benefit from this tech yet it's right in front of us just waiting to be captured. Glad to see @Celo + @minipay working hard to make financial access possible. This is amazing to see. Improving worldwide access to basic payments/finance has always been a key way that ethereum can be good for the world and it's great to see @Celo getting traction. See also their recent posts: * @Celo becoming an Ethereum L2: https://t.co/08U7G7q69s * This is amazing to see. Improving worldwide access to basic"
X Link 2024-10-01T19:00Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Ethereum layer-2's will soon outperform alternative layer-1s by being stronger faster and cheaperwith Ethereum's security and decentralization as the backbone The next big thing Easy interoperability between them. It's happening sooner than you think"
X Link 2024-10-03T19:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Mobile wallets + stablecoins + superfast blockchains = the ultimate leapfrog opportunity for crypto mass adoption"
X Link 2024-10-04T19:00Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Ethereum layer-2s are outperforming alternative blockchains with speed cost and security. The next breakthrough Seamless movement across layer-2s. The future of crypto is about to get a lot smoother"
X Link 2024-10-10T19:00Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"@marek_ @minipay @Valora @Celo 100%"
X Link 2024-10-12T01:34Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"@paychant @MosesMorayo @circle @Tether_to @Celo Great post. Stablecoins are the future of payments with first widescale adoption in Africa"
X Link 2024-10-15T12:11Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@Justin_Bons As a settlement layer L1s should optimize for security stability and decentralization. I don't see any L1 that outcompetes Ethereum on these criteria"
X Link 2024-10-15T12:39Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Bitcoin and stablecoins are lifelines for people in places where local currencies crumble & stocks are out of reach. How Bitcoin protects wealth like gold while stablecoins offer stability for everyday transactions. Not memecoins. Not NFTs"
X Link 2024-10-16T19:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Excited to be speaking at the @cyberport_hk Venture Capital Forum about investing Africa and crypto adoption. If you're in Hong Kong stop by My keynote will be on October 24th at 2:10pm-3:30pm. More info here: https://cvcf.cyberport.hk/en/index https://cvcf.cyberport.hk/en/index"
X Link 2024-10-21T19:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"I personally havent had any issues with banking. I was speaking more to getting an ID in HK and Dubai much easier to get PR etc. Its very clear cut and rules based. Singapore feels more subjective seems Chinese and Indians get approved much faster from what Ive personally observed LKY was the greatest nation builder in our life times but he is no longer"
X Link 2024-10-22T02:56Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"A monumental day for crypto. Stablecoins are the future of payments and Stripe realizes this. Nothing smarter than accelerating infra support than through acquisition. Huge congrats to @zcabrams & @patrickc https://www.coindesk.com/business/2024/10/21/stripe-in-11b-acquisition-deal-for-stablecoin-platform-bridge-report/ https://www.coindesk.com/business/2024/10/21/stripe-in-11b-acquisition-deal-for-stablecoin-platform-bridge-report/"
X Link 2024-10-22T19:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"It's amazing to see all the hype around stablecoins. I just gave a talk at @cyberport_hk in Hong Kong to a room of investors about stablecoins and the sentiment couldn't be more bullish. Beyond the western world stablecoins have an even more compelling story in emerging markets. More to come on this"
X Link 2024-10-25T18:41Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"@cburniske @RWA_xyz @ournetwork__ Been saying this forever. Stablecoins are the true killer app for crypto. I've been particularly interested in stablecoin adoption in emerging markets like Africa. Wrote up a whole post about it too: https://medium.com/@verdaventures/unlocking-africas-financial-future-how-crypto-is-breaking-down-barriers-5c6b16efedcf https://medium.com/@verdaventures/unlocking-africas-financial-future-how-crypto-is-breaking-down-barriers-5c6b16efedcf"
X Link 2024-10-28T03:47Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Having a blast at #BinanceBlockchainWeek Great running into @heyibinance at the @Celo event"
X Link 2024-10-29T19:50Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Wen @aave on @Celo With @Uniswap trading volumes growing 20x on @Celo this year (Celo even overtook Avalanche recently) I'm more excited than ever on what an @Aave deployment on Celo would enable. With @Uniswap trading volumes growing 20x on @Celo this year (Celo even overtook Avalanche recently) I'm more excited than ever on what an @Aave deployment on Celo would enable"
X Link 2024-10-30T13:33Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"This activity doesn't appear to be Celo-specific If you look at the addresses you highlighted it seems to be active on many other chains too. I'd be curious to better understand the economic rational though For example Disclaimer: I run a fund focused around MiniPay Ecosystem (which is built on Celo) https://basescan.org/address/0x1bfBD254F8EC299A63E8efd610DCcF6CF5A98314 https://gnosisscan.io/address/0x1bfbd254f8ec299a63e8efd610dccf6cf5a98314 https://arbiscan.io/address/0x1bfbd254f8ec299a63e8efd610dccf6cf5a98314 https://celoscan.io/address/0x1bfbd254f8ec299a63e8efd610dccf6cf5a98314"
X Link 2024-11-02T11:50Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@DevSchizo @jpn_memelord @Celo @marek_ These addresses seem to be used on multiple chains (e.g. nothing Celo-specific). Celo is very real just came back from Kenya where I personally used and witnessed many people using MiniPay. Disclaimer: Working on MiniPay Fund. https://x.com/AlexLWitt/status/1852679731046711463 @jpn_memelord @Celo This activity doesn't appear to be Celo-specific If you look at the addresses you highlighted it seems to be active on many other chains too. I'd be curious to better understand the economic rational though For example https://t.co/evCAIyHByw"
X Link 2024-11-02T11:59Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"@jpn_memelord @Optimism True WRT @Optimism but seems like also on other chains like @base @gnosischain @arbitrum unless I'm missing something obvious Could you do a comparative analysis across all major EVM chains That could be interesting. https://x.com/AlexLWitt/status/1852679731046711463 @jpn_memelord @Celo This activity doesn't appear to be Celo-specific If you look at the addresses you highlighted it seems to be active on many other chains too. I'd be curious to better understand the economic rational though For example https://t.co/evCAIyHByw https://t.co/df35tLDGzM"
X Link 2024-11-02T12:16Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"@ASvanevik USA welcomes you So many web3 dreamers and builders of tomorrow are here. Singapores loss Americas gain"
X Link 2024-11-07T02:47Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"@nic__carter Thank you ser important work Once politicians realize that USD stablecoins not only extend USD globally but also result in more US treasuries being bought hopefully rationally speaking they should be on board"
X Link 2024-11-13T00:00Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"@SecYellen @POTUS @VP Deficit of $2T (6.3% of GDP) in [----] and drained RRP Facility from $2.5T to $200B using s/t treasury to mop up capital to juice the economy ahead of elections nice work for your employers @POTUS and @VP. https://fred.stlouisfed.org/series/RRPONTSYD https://fred.stlouisfed.org/series/RRPONTSYD"
X Link 2024-11-14T22:47Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"@bitfalls @cleanunicorn @minipay on @Celo. The UX in Africa is 🔥"
X Link 2024-11-15T17:51Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"@pcaversaccio Bitcoin's greatest strength relative to Ethereum IMHO is its elegantly simple core value proposition (#21 million digital gold) Ethereum is relatively harder to succinctly articulate"
X Link 2024-11-18T21:37Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"@PhilGalfond @PayPal Use stablecoins $USDT $USDC $cUSD"
X Link 2024-11-18T22:01Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"@Hootie_R Founders are selling what VCs are buying which for many is memecoins. Memecoin-slinging VCs will likely get burned like last cycle though"
X Link 2024-11-20T00:51Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"@austin_rief Wild. Crazy high conversion rate. SBF Trevor Milton Elizabeth Holmes Charlie Javice Martin Shkreli Caroline Ellison etc"
X Link 2024-11-20T23:31Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"@minipay Scouting top Mini Apps through @VerdaVentures. If youve got a great idea and some traction we want to talk"
X Link 2024-11-23T03:38Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"@CharlieShrem You never change things by fighting the existing reality. To change something build a new model that makes the existing model obsolete. -R. Buckminster Fuller"
X Link 2024-11-23T18:38Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Excited to announce the launch of the $40M MiniPay Fund We're actively seeking visionary founders and strategic LPs to join us in unlocking a $1T opportunity. Interested Shoot me a DM. 1/ 🚀 A $1T opportunity in emerging markets is here. Verda Ventures has launched a $40M MiniPay Fund with @Opera @jump_ and @borderless_cap to back fintech startups transforming financial access for emerging markets. https://t.co/yUkBeR9QQ9 1/ 🚀 A $1T opportunity in emerging markets is here. Verda Ventures has launched a $40M MiniPay Fund with @Opera @jump_ and @borderless_cap to back fintech startups"
X Link 2024-11-25T16:14Z [----] followers, 28.7K engagements
"I've been using @TMobile since I moved to the US in [----]. I was laughed at then because people thought T-Mobile was for people who didn't want to pay up for @Verizon + @ATT. I personally think they're far better and more innovative: free internet in-air on many airlines free overseas internet access wide 5G coverage and now collaboration with SpaceX"
X Link 2024-11-25T17:28Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Onboarding family and friends to crypto doesn't have to be complicated. I think a lot of people start off explaining the tech but we should lead with simple facts/advantages. Thanksgiving table: what do you even use crypto for You: well for starters Bitcoin has outperformed the S&P500 for the last [--] years and preserves your purchasing power relative to inflationary fiat currencies Thanksgiving table: okay sure but what else You: you need https://t.co/Vs9gO8qojX Thanksgiving table: what do you even use crypto for You: well for starters Bitcoin has outperformed the S&P500 for the last [--] years"
X Link 2024-11-26T20:01Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Ethereum's approach to scaling has been deliberate focusing on security and decentralization first. The growth and success of L2 solutions have demonstrated Ethereum's ecosystem is already scaling (low latency high throughput $0.01 tx fees now). Ethereum is not just a technology it is a foundational layer for digital assets requiring a different kind of strategic focus beyond mere "100x" scaling"
X Link 2024-11-26T20:31Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"#1 in Kenya and @minipay just getting started 🚀 Were the #1 App on the Google Play Store in Kenya today 🎉 Thank you to all of you What about celebrating this with a Cash Link Giveaway today at 3:30pm CEST 🔁 this if youre in https://t.co/pWaLFcjav9 Were the #1 App on the Google Play Store in Kenya today 🎉 Thank you to all of you What about celebrating this with a Cash Link Giveaway today at 3:30pm CEST 🔁 this if youre in https://t.co/pWaLFcjav9"
X Link 2024-11-27T15:27Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Bitcoin and stablecoins are lifelines for people in places where local currencies crumble & stocks are out of reach. How Bitcoin protects wealth like gold while stablecoins offer stability for everyday transactions. Not memecoins. Not NFTs"
X Link 2024-11-27T17:55Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"@Celo L2 and @base both use @Optimism why not support @Celo The optics of the situation are that @coinbase is using monopolistic centralized power to king make @base in a supposedly decentralized world. @coinbase is an outstanding company with a mission "to increase economic freedom in the world" so I hope that there's a rational that is different from the optics"
X Link 2024-11-27T19:42Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"@oforge007 Ty ser 🫡"
X Link 2024-11-28T04:10Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"The demand-side case for crypto has never been stronger: As physical infrastructure shuts down crypto is digital & 24/7. As governments print trillions crypto offers programmatic scarcity. As the world becomes hyper-political crypto is apolitical"
X Link 2024-12-02T17:55Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Cooperation competition Hi Sarah how can we cooperate with @Celo Celo is being discontinued on @coinbase At the same time apps built on Celo like MiniPay are #1 on the Google Play Store in countries who can most benefit from Coinbases mission "to increase economic freedom in the world Thank you @CoinbaseAssets @Celo L2 and @base both use @Optimism why not support @Celo The optics of the situation are that @coinbase is using monopolistic centralized power to king make @base in a supposedly decentralized world. @coinbase is an outstanding company with a mission "to increase economic"
X Link 2024-12-02T22:11Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Im personally very excited for Accounting Standards Update (ASU) around Fair Value Measurement of crypto going live on December 15th [----] (ex-CFO in me nerding out). By treating crypto as a financial asset instead of intangible property subject to impairment under US GAAP IMO well see additional institutional adoption in [----] as CFOs have clarity and comfort around holding crypto on their firms' balance sheet. @samleichman U.S. businesses have a steep curve to climb if they want to be exposed to digital asset investment. It's not the volatility but the compliance and reporting for their"
X Link 2024-12-03T23:44Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"3/ It prevents unforeseen credit losses safeguarding significant capital for investors"
X Link 2024-12-04T17:55Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"4/ Blockchain addresses liquidity risks by enabling tokenized secondary markets crucial for the growth of retail funds"
X Link 2024-12-04T17:55Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"IMO Singapore is now in a VERY awkward spot in attracting founders. If you want zero-tax + light regulation go to UAE/Dubai. If you want China market access + Shenzhen talent go to Hong Kong. If you want unparalleled market innovation size and talent go to the United States. (Singapore is also VERY hot (on the equator) and VERY small (Puerto Rico is 10x size of Singapore). )"
X Link 2024-12-05T20:52Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@chrismaurice @Sheipshei @john_colson People can't always move fast 😅 but stablecoins can @minipay"
X Link 2024-12-05T20:59Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Small businesses accept credit cards because their customers want to use credit cards. In markets where this behavior is entrenched like the US I don't see this segment being disrupted in [----]. In markets where credit cards aren't entrenched adoption is much faster @minipay is now already #1 in Kenya out of all categories (ahead of WhatsApp/Facebook)"
X Link 2024-12-05T21:16Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@sarahzorah @base @Celo @coinbase Thank you @sarahzorah cooperation collaboration https://x.com/CoinbaseAssets/status/1866182329695162671 There will be no changes to CGLD trading or send/receive support at this time. Customers may continue to engage with CGLD on our platform beyond the previously announced January [--] withdrawal date as this deadline is no longer in effect. https://x.com/CoinbaseAssets/status/1866182329695162671 There will be no changes to CGLD trading or send/receive support at this time. Customers may continue to engage with CGLD on our platform beyond the previously"
X Link 2024-12-09T19:13Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"You're too bearish on the United States. 1) The US is the largest energy (NG) exporter and agricultural exporter in the world. 2) It's unrivaled in frontier technologies with 70x greater companies 10b created in the last [--] years relative to Europe. 3) 50% of global stock market value in the US USD stablecoins 99% of outstanding stablecoins (dollar hegemony unquestioned). How is this not dominant Do you genuinely believe "common prosperity" leads to the best incentives for value creation @RayDalio"
X Link 2024-12-09T20:18Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"@goodcitizen2021 @SciTechSup @RayDalio Nvidia Tesla SpaceX Moderna I view Dalio's rankings as relative are there non-American innovator countries that you think in aggregate are more innovative than American innovators in aggregate If so which"
X Link 2024-12-09T22:46Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Thats an interesting point. I think there are a few somewhat recent US-born Americans that are prolly top [--] innovators in the 21st century like Jeff Bezos (AWS) Mark Zuckerberg (React Language) Larry Page (Waymo) but they arent super recent and not as innovative as the non-US born Americans to your point"
X Link 2024-12-10T06:08Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Cryptos next frontier isnt about techits about access. @minipay is changing the game making crypto as simple as sending a text. Built on @CeloOrg & embedded in @Operas Mini browser its unlocking financial freedom for millions. Here's how: https://verda.ventures/minipay-cryptos-iphone-moment-for-emerging-markets/ https://verda.ventures/minipay-cryptos-iphone-moment-for-emerging-markets/"
X Link 2024-12-10T18:02Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"1. Would ECDSA vulnerabilities from quantum computing only happen from addresses whose public key address was revealed on the blockchain (In other words many Bitcoin addresses exist as Unspent Transaction Outputs (UTXOs) that have never been spent and these addresses only show their hashed form on the blockchain not the fully public key incl for P2WKPKH and P2WSH address formats. Only when you spend from these addresses (e.g. sign a transaction with you private key) you must provide the public key in the transaction to prove ownership of the bitcoins you're spending.)"
X Link 2024-12-10T19:36Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@kvogt @Tesla will win self-driving at least in the United States. They have data scale and technical advantage"
X Link 2024-12-10T22:58Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"1/ The Fed is irrelevant in 2024and thats the most important thing to understand about Bitcoins price this year. Heres why 🧵:"
X Link 2024-12-11T17:55Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"2/ During COVID the Fed drove monetary policy with stimulus and rate changes shaping markets and liquidity. But now the Fed's power has been undercut thanks to the U.S. Treasury"
X Link 2024-12-11T17:55Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"3/ This shift started in [----] when Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen took a surprising turn. Heres how it happened"
X Link 2024-12-11T17:55Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"4/ The Fed tightened money supply by raising interest rates making it attractive for financial institutions to park money in its Reverse Repo Facility (RRP) which swelled to $2.5T. This restrictive policy reduced liquidity in markets"
X Link 2024-12-11T17:55Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"5/ Then came May [----]. Janet Yellen flipped the script. The Treasury shifted from issuing long-term debt to short-term securitiesdirectly competing with the Fed's RRP"
X Link 2024-12-11T17:55Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"6/ Instead of money being "parked" at the Fed institutions bought Treasury securities. The kicker The government then spent that money or paid interestinjecting liquidity back into the economy"
X Link 2024-12-11T17:55Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"7/ The result: The Treasury's actions counteracted the Feds tightening. Imagine bailing water out of a bucket with a cup while someone pours in twice as much water. The bucket still overflows"
X Link 2024-12-11T17:55Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"8/ The impact: Increased liquidity boosted the economy. Bitcoin saw a correlation with Treasury moves pushing its price higher"
X Link 2024-12-11T17:55Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"9/ This also had a political effect: Yellen's policies were highly stimulative in the year leading up to Biden's election. Coincidence Not likely since the Treasury is not required to be neutral like the Fed"
X Link 2024-12-11T17:55Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"10/ TLDR: While the Fed tightened the Treasury loosenedrendering the Feds monetary policy ineffective. Understanding this dynamic is key to predicting Bitcoin and economic trends in [----]. Source: https://fred.stlouisfed.org/series/RRPONTSYD https://fred.stlouisfed.org/series/RRPONTSYD"
X Link 2024-12-11T17:55Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Anything that provides options premiums I try to prioritize doing them through 401k/IRAs first. In other words I'd rather hold and write covered calls on $YBIT within 401k/IRA than use the contribution-limited 401k/IRA funds to buy spot BTC ETFs like $IBIT. And then HODL BTC or IBIT outside of 401k/IRA (as not shooting off taxable income)"
X Link 2024-12-11T20:38Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"@beller @rookisaacman Check out @GoToImpulse what @SpaceX did for getting to space @GoToImpulse is doing for getting through space. The LEO and launch space is very crowded (esp. w/ SpaceX) Impulse basically has no credible competition for MEO/GEO atm"
X Link 2024-12-11T20:53Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Recessions are myths in the US. Here's why: GDP = Government spending + investment + exports + consumption With government spending making up over 1/3 of GDP & a 6.3% deficit in [----] the system is designed to avoid recessions. And without deficits we'd face a recession every year"
X Link 2024-12-12T18:01Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"@SamBroner This point is critical. Most people hear 2-3% and think thats not a lot but they dont realize that many businesses profit margin is just 2-3% (after card fees)"
X Link 2024-12-12T20:55Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"If you assume 20% (standard) downpayment and BTC going up 5x rate of average property prices (true in last [--] years) it might be more effective to buy BTC and then borrow against your BTC. Also there are a lot of costs associated with home ownership (insurance HOA/maintenance property taxes mortgage interest expense etc.) and generally you'll only get a HELOC up to 80% LTV"
X Link 2024-12-16T22:45Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"@civilmonkey @jhruth @minipay @sodofi_ Sent a message to MiniPay product folks"
X Link 2024-12-17T04:02Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Defi is here to stay. But it needs some help. Here are [--] opportunities that expand web3 beyond basic payment infrastructure 👇"
X Link 2024-12-17T18:02Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"1/ Enhanced underwriting With growing transactions on the blockchain asset originators can automate data collection + continuously refine their underwriting models with lower operational costs"
X Link 2024-12-17T18:02Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"You've heard it "Data is the new oil." But who owns that valuable data Currently NOT you. Vana has created a new asset class enabling you to contribute and monetize your own data. When I originally invested in Feb [----] before Facebook re-branded to Meta the intersection of AI x web3 wasn't a hot topic props to @anna_kazlauskas (and team) for seeing the vision and executing on it to launch @withvana Honored to be an advisor in what I believe will become a category-defining data platform to own and monetize your data in a private () and protected way. PS: if you're just getting started"
X Link 2024-12-17T22:42Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Once @withvana DataDAOs are large enough I think there will be inbound demand for that data (e.g. no need for too much "marketing" IMO). For example @volaraxyz would be the repo/one-stop-shop for @X data. Then members of the DataDAO get some kind of pro-rata share of the revenue"
X Link 2024-12-18T00:44Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
".sending a payment should be as easy as sending a text message. Were on the precipice of realizing this vision at scale following major scalability unlocks in [----] as evidenced by @minipay on @Celo. With Celos return to @ethereum as a @SuperchainEco L2 and ERC-7683 [----] will be the year of interoperability. It's time for our end-of-year recap 🎉 Not only did the Celo ecosystem make strides toward our shared mission to create prosperity for all we've transitioned from vision impact Keep reading for highlights from @RegenRene's letter to the community: https://t.co/kKT6T1TpUy"
X Link 2024-12-18T20:09Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@0xQuit Honestly I solo stake more out of altruism than ROI"
X Link 2024-12-22T15:01Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"In the past [--] years most new 100b+ tech companies globally have come out of either Silicon Valley or China (Alibaba Tencent DJI Tik Tok etc). Most of these companies arent just copying/stealing at least in the 2020s. Many Chinese industries are way ahead of Europe just look at EVs"
X Link 2024-12-26T21:11Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"@blw1138 @zerohedge Long-term interest rates follow inflation expectations"
X Link 2024-12-26T21:21Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"@anna_kazlauskas Love this. PhDs are undercompensated not unlike non-top 0.1% musicians and many of their (data) contributions have shaped the world we live in"
X Link 2024-12-26T21:23Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"@roolz_ai_agent @Celo 💯"
X Link 2025-01-04T06:11Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Thank you for the feature @BusinessInsider @RobinMadell I got the chance to share some future predictions around venture capital tech and innovation. Here are some highlights: ➡ Emerging managers will be the winners ➡ The Industrial Renaissance is here ➡ Africa + Global South will lead VC-backed innovation"
X Link 2025-01-06T18:29Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"🏙✨ Decided on a whim to ring in NYE in Vegas with my first-ever EDM concert at the @SphereVegas - Anyma blew my mind Here's why: 🥁 Robotic Cello Duet - A tech-human masterpiece perfectly synced and virtuosic 👾 Mixed Reality Magic - Humanoids seemed to shatter the Sphere's glass while real NYE fireworks lit up the background making it feel like they were jumping into the crowd 🎵 Sensory Overload - Immersive visuals and audio enveloping you with seats vibrating in sync #SphereExperience"
X Link 2025-01-08T19:35Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@thatsKAIZEN CA politicians must first prioritize competency not virtue signaling. Otherwise expect more headlines like this "there's no water to fight Pacific Palisades fire""
X Link 2025-01-08T20:41Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"@greenfield_cap @areta_io Well-said really hope Germany and Europe more generally can capitalize on the opportunity in time"
X Link 2025-01-09T21:48Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Bitcoin is akin to digital gold. Just like gold it isn't replacing the dollar but simply adding an asset limited in quantity to the balance sheet. I'd suggest thinking about volatility in terms of a 10+ year time horizon. Any changes to the USD reserve status will be more like moving the titanic than a [--] year speed boat"
X Link 2025-01-09T22:28Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"@JussSef @SwftCoin @DPGmaximus @blackrue @ShookFocuz @RobbMass Because I left [--] years ago (in 2019) I dont have the latest recommend you follow up with the official twitter account and ask current leadership"
X Link 2025-01-12T19:53Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"@laurashin @zcabrams Zach's insights on the dominance of the U.S. dollar in stablecoins resonates with the user-centric approach of @MiniPay which focuses on stablecoins like $USDT $USDC and $cUSD to enhance trust and simplify experiences for web2 users"
X Link 2025-01-15T00:11Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Excited to officially announce @VerdaVentures' rebrand 🚀 A bold new look to match our bold missionunlocking financial access in emerging markets 🌍"
X Link 2025-01-15T17:55Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"@Samuel_DeFi @VerdaVentures Sure. DM me the opportunities. Nice @Azuki btw"
X Link 2025-01-16T04:33Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Significant. If there is a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve there could be a scenario in the near future in which there's no reason for HODLers to ever sell their $BTC just borrow. Next up @Bitcoin is going to dramatically accelerate the energy transition propelling and subsidizing clean energy projects with miners as huge buyers of sustainable energy. Companies like @SustainableBTC are already bridging the bitcoin ecosystem with climate-aligned investing using verified data-backed climate assets. Removing one of the final barriers to investing in BTC. Bitcoin-backed loans are here. Borrow USDC"
X Link 2025-01-16T18:28Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Web3 Industry Expectation: Clearer Regulation Reality: $TRUMP and $MELANIA Memecoins 😂 $Trump is a shitcoin ❌ $Trump is a shitcoin ❌"
X Link 2025-01-20T19:18Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@TimBeiko [--]. Increase L1 throughput [--]. Broader ZkSync Ecosystem Integration. For instance @txSync_io has integrated with @cronos_chain to seamlessly enable bridging. [--]. Implement ERC-7683 standard enhancing cross-chain interoperability token trading with L2s like @Optimism @Celo"
X Link 2025-01-20T19:32Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@novogratz With the wealth transfer from Boomers to Millenials @Bitcoin will flip @GOLD's market cap. We live in a digital age our store of value should also be digital (more divisible portable etc.). $BTC"
X Link 2025-01-21T21:12Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Must-read reply from @ethereumJoseph on $ETH this is why so many L2s like @Optimism @Celo @base are building on @ethereum most trusted robust foundation for financial access. @optimizoor There is no reason to be anything but over the moon bullish for ETH Ethereum Layer [--] and the Metropolitan Ethereum ecosystem from what I am seeing. Bitcoin and Solana are and will continue to be great at what they do and I look forward to forging deep integration with both @optimizoor There is no reason to be anything but over the moon bullish for ETH Ethereum Layer [--] and the Metropolitan Ethereum ecosystem"
X Link 2025-01-22T22:52Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Breaking News: @realDonaldTrump just signed an executive order to supercharge the crypto industry and ban Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) in the U.S. Here's what this means for crypto and web3:"
X Link 2025-01-24T19:17Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@realDonaldTrump [--] Protection of Blockchain Activities The order safeguards people's rights to access public blockchain networks develop software participate in mining validate transactions & maintain self-custody of digital assets. This ensure a free & open environment for innovation"
X Link 2025-01-24T19:17Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"@realDonaldTrump [--] Promotion of Dollar-Backed Stablecoins By encouraging the growth of legitimate dollar-backed stablecoins worldwide the U.S. aims to strengthen the sovereignty of the USD in the digital asset space"
X Link 2025-01-24T19:17Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"@realDonaldTrump [--] Establishment of a Crypto Working Group A new Presidential Working Group on Digital Asset Markets will develop a federal regulatory framework for digital assets and evaluate the creation of a national digital-asset stockpile"
X Link 2025-01-24T19:17Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"@realDonaldTrump [--] Ban on CBDCs The order prohibits the establishment and use of Central Bank Digital Currencies within the U.S. citing concerns over financial stability and individual privacy"
X Link 2025-01-24T19:17Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"@rajgokal Why"
X Link 2025-01-25T22:35Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Big VC firms hoard capital. Safe bets dominate. Returns are shrinking. But the next wave of wealth It's in emerging VCs and crypto. Here's why savvy investors are making their move now 🧵👇"
X Link 2025-01-29T17:55Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@minipay @VerdaVentures Key Features of MiniPay: Phone Number mapping: Uses mobile phone numbers as wallet addresses Fast Low-Cost Transactions: Offers fast P2P stablecoin transactions with sub-cent fees Lightweight Design: At just 2MB users can use the wallet with limited data"
X Link 2025-02-06T18:01Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Heres our criteria when evaluating projects: - Investment Opportunity: check out our blog for how we assess markets & teams. - Technical evaluation: does your product work and does what it claims to do - Idea relevance and scalability: is the idea useful for an important part of the MiniPay audience - UI/UX Design: is the user experience clean and simple Can the user use it without knowing anything about crypto/blockchain"
X Link 2025-02-06T18:01Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Interested Let's chat. Next steps: 1) Reach out to team@verda.ventures with a deck and/or product demo. In particular we value any quantitative traction that you can point to. 2) If youre still building out your idea check out @Celos developer docs for helpful tips and sign-up for the monthly Proof-of-Ship builders contest to showcase your project and earn rewards. 3) Investment decisions are made quickly with a committee that includes core Opera team members"
X Link 2025-02-06T18:01Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Stablecoins are reshaping global finance quietly outperforming giants like Visa in transaction volume and becoming top holders of U.S. debt 📈 Back in October @peterschroederr wrote up an insightful piece that couldn't be more relevant in 2025:"
X Link 2025-02-28T17:56Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Agree 100% of net worth in BTC is way too much 😂 but I see currency debasement as something that systematically happens every year vs a one-off event that needs insurance like a natural disaster etc. Here is a debasement graph directly from the US Central Bank's website: https://fred.stlouisfed.org/series/CUUR0000SA0R https://fred.stlouisfed.org/series/CUUR0000SA0R"
X Link 2025-02-28T23:23Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Sensible: Strategic Reserve = Bitcoin only authorized to find methods to acquire more BTC that do NOT cost the US taxpayer anything (budget neutral) Digital Asset Stock = Multiple tokens stewardship + auditing of pre-existing digital assets https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/03/establishment-of-the-strategic-bitcoin-reserveand-united-states-digital-asset-stockpile/ https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/03/establishment-of-the-strategic-bitcoin-reserveand-united-states-digital-asset-stockpile/"
X Link 2025-03-07T04:27Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Interesting Stablecoin Report by @artemis @Dune personal highlights: 1) @ethena_labs' USDe surged from $146M to $6.2B now the 3rd largest stablecoin as investors seek yield. 2) Stablecoins flow: Ethereum leads in supply (54% - 55% YoY share) with Tron's market share declining the most from 35% to 28% 3) @Tether_to's USDT supply increased from $96b to $146b (64% of total market) and dominates P2P whereas @circle's USDC seeing strong transfer volume with an increase in volume from 1.1T to 2.7T driven by institutional adoption. 1/ Yield-bearing stablecoins are changing DeFi offering stability +"
X Link 2025-03-19T19:56Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"@balajis Bearish on @AnthropicAI and @OpenAI no defensible moat why pay 100x premium for maybe 1% improvement when you can use @deepseek_ai or alternative open source models for practically free"
X Link 2025-03-22T21:05Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"See you tonight Long time in the making excited for @Celo L2 migration @Optimism to @ethereum The L2 migration is almost here Join the Celo Foundation @cLabs & ecosystem friends incl. @VitalikButerin @minipay @MentoLabs & @EspressoSys next week for the Hardfork Party 🍴 🎉 📆 Tues. March 25th 🕔 5pm PT 📍 Celo SF HQ 🎟 RSVP https://t.co/uNeP0foVFO The L2 migration is almost here Join the Celo Foundation @cLabs & ecosystem friends incl. @VitalikButerin @minipay @MentoLabs & @EspressoSys next week for the Hardfork Party 🍴 🎉 📆 Tues. March 25th 🕔 5pm PT 📍 Celo SF HQ 🎟 RSVP"
X Link 2025-03-25T19:24Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"@nonosucker @ETHLisbon How so"
X Link 2025-03-26T05:49Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Excited to sponsor this @minipay FX hackathon with @DraperDragon. Average daily turnover in FX markets is $7 trillion (BIS) but there are numerous intermediaries high costs and no trading on weekends PMF found with $USDT @Tether_to now it's time to expand to FX. More top partners to come Announcing the @MiniPay Hackathon: Bringing FX Onchain 🔥 📅 April [--] May [--] 🏆 $25000 in prizes Whether you're building for cross-border payments decentralized FX or real-world DeFithis one's for you. Learn more & sign up 🧵👇 https://t.co/nBOOTsFCTv Announcing the @MiniPay Hackathon: Bringing FX Onchain 🔥"
X Link 2025-03-28T18:42Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Under the old rule even basic activity needed FDIC sign-off Now as long as its legal they can move fast The FDIC has made it easier for banks to engage in crypto-related activities. This is one of the best ways to mainstream crypto further. Thanks @FDICgov and Acting Chairman Travis Hill. https://t.co/f3amLOZwsc The FDIC has made it easier for banks to engage in crypto-related activities. This is one of the best ways to mainstream crypto further. Thanks @FDICgov and Acting Chairman Travis Hill. https://t.co/f3amLOZwsc"
X Link 2025-03-28T23:10Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@artemis @trondao @BNBCHAIN @Celo Post L2 fork last week @Celo is now [--] second block time (from 5s) and USDT transfer $0.01 compared to 3s on @trondao and 10x+ more expensive tx @minipay just getting started"
X Link 2025-04-01T04:42Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"http://x.com/i/article/1906804807291351040 http://x.com/i/article/1906804807291351040"
X Link 2025-04-01T17:02Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"@BitcoinMagazine 10% of [--] billion (Florida investable assets I think) would be roughly 3-4 months of BTC block rewards. Thats a lot for just one state"
X Link 2025-04-10T20:51Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"@DPGSpurs @avichal I thought BTC owned by many more folks than ETH no BTC almost 10x ETH market cap. https://www.finder.com/uk/cryptocurrency/cryptocurrency-statistics https://www.finder.com/uk/cryptocurrency/cryptocurrency-statistics"
X Link 2025-04-24T18:08Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"@franklinpayroll @Celo Very cool is this a complete replacement for a Gusto or ADP (e.g. no need for both)"
X Link 2025-04-30T18:37Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Advantage in distribution not technology in [----]. Blockchain technology commoditizing several blockchains (L1s + L2s) now have $0.01 tx fee and [--] second block time. distribution is all you need using crypto used to impede on distribution its now a vector for it what changed the emergence of crypto hyperscalers @worldcoin @Celo @base https://t.co/Z12MM2cLVJ distribution is all you need using crypto used to impede on distribution its now a vector for it what changed the emergence of crypto hyperscalers @worldcoin @Celo @base https://t.co/Z12MM2cLVJ"
X Link 2025-05-01T18:31Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@getpartna @minipay @CeloOrg Crushing it congrats"
X Link 2025-05-06T17:56Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@AlexrealNFT @Tether_to @Celo @minipay Would users pay a subscription to the wallet and then the wallet pays the transaction fees Someone has to pay"
X Link 2025-05-07T22:56Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
""hefty curve to pass enough students" -- honestly I feel there's too much grade inflation in universities nowadays. When I took the CFA exams for example they didn't lower the bar just to make sure a bunch of people passed and that's how you students mastered the body of knowledge"
X Link 2025-05-08T03:40Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"@tokenterminal True the problem is it's hard for retail investors to participate in the stablecoin majors' upside $USDT $USDC"
X Link 2025-05-16T22:22Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"@RyanSAdams @matthuang Theres only one gold and one @Bitcoin people gravitate around select assets as a store of values rational or not. Rhodium/Ethereum taking the place of Gold/Bitcoin just isnt going to happen consensus rules"
X Link 2025-05-17T19:27Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"@APompliano @mrexits "Diversification is protection against ignorance" Warren Buffett"
X Link 2025-05-22T19:30Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Agreed Bitcoin is not a Store of Value because only a small number of rich people can use it. Its super hard money like gold but digital and with superior properties to gold (divisibility portability fungibility etc). Like gold it isnt super practical for payments but rich people love it to store value"
X Link 2025-05-23T00:54Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"🚀 BIG NEWS: @VerdaVentures @minipay Fund backs @beam_cash to revolutionize global payments with stablecoin integrationcombining on and off-ramp access real-time payment rails liquidity management orchestration and compliance into one stack. Beam's $7M raise supported by @archetypevc @CastleIslandVC @arca and @BanklessVC marks a major payment shift slashing cross-border time from days to minutes and fees from up to 10% to 1%. See how Beam bridges traditional rails with stablecoins 👇 https://x.com/AlexLWitt/status/1927455465677500448 Beam just raised $7M every year over $150 trillion moves"
X Link 2025-05-27T20:17Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"@chamath Market desperate for stablecoin exposure. Buy $CRCL b/c can't buy superior Tether $USDT Circle has high competition and compressing margins (mostly) selling US Dollars to US Citizens/Institutions"
X Link 2025-06-05T20:00Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"@OpenStableIndex @chamath Frontier. Circle is high market cap as huge pools of capital can only invest in public equity markets. This is the same reason @MicroStrategy trades at such a premium to @saylor underlying $BTC holdings"
X Link 2025-06-06T04:56Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Thrilled to see El Dorado @eldoradoio a [----] angel investment for me join forces with MiniPay @minipay as a key liquidity provider boosting stablecoin access in Latin America. With inflation hitting 20-30% in several countries in the region this past year El Dorados P2P marketplace is a timely solution for millions facing currency devaluation. As General Partner of @VerdaVentures Im excited to back this integration leveraging El Dorados $200M in transactions to power MiniPays 7M+ users. https://t.co/C4H26UQpBA https://t.co/C4H26UQpBA"
X Link 2025-06-10T18:30Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"@mbarrbosa @pcbo @sodofi_ @RegenRene @marek_ Nice"
X Link 2025-06-11T23:41Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"@chuk_xyz Assuming GENIUS Act passes and de-risks regulatory environment for incumbents do you think existing players with brands and distribution like JPM or Bank of America will capture some of Circle's Market Share in the US"
X Link 2025-06-17T18:28Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
""Why today's graduates are screwed" -@TheEconomist Interesting article finding that for the first time Americans aged [--] to [--] with a bachelor's degree or higher have higher unemployment rate than the national average. AI may accelerate this trend by automating entry-level "knowledge work.""
X Link 2025-06-17T18:29Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"@erica_wenger LPs want a return on capital. If a thriving ecosystem enhances returns more power to you"
X Link 2025-06-19T22:32Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@TheTrueFamasss @Physocles @Geiger_Capital Exactly. After death for many assets there is a step up basis so the next generation can either sell without any capital gains tax or just keep paying the interest as the assets (often) appreciate faster than the interest"
X Link 2025-06-20T17:00Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"@Physocles @Geiger_Capital They dont. Buy borrow die. At death cost basis steps up and next generation can sell without any capital gains tax or keep paying interest"
X Link 2025-06-20T17:01Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Thrilled about @VerdaVenturess investment in @KulipaXYZ finally breaking open the stablecoin-to-card market with a uniquely scalable approach: 1) Kulipas card tech bridges blockchains with 3-second payments tackling a $29T market (65% of global volume Worldpay 2025) easing stablecoin liquidity issues. 2) Modular design with scalable components led by ex-Mastercards Axel Cateland @cateland and ex-Googles Michael Shynar @shmichael_eth disrupts slow blockchain adoption. 3) Integrated and deployed with @argentHQ as a blueprint use case it taps into the surge in digital payments enabling users to"
X Link 2025-06-23T20:33Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"10/10 for New @tesla Model Y [----] (Juniper) value for money. One outcome from self-driving @robotaxi (uses Juniper) people are going to want this car. I was @turo renting Model Y [----] for [--] weeks which I'd give 7/10 before trying the new Model Y and it's a HUGE improvement: MUCH better suspension upholstery useful upgrades like extra screen in back and power folding rear seats. New Model Y in [--] seconds https://t.co/MnZuHzCeDl New Model Y in [--] seconds https://t.co/MnZuHzCeDl"
X Link 2025-06-24T20:44Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"@joemccann US Household balance sheet surprisingly strong complete opposite of US Federal balance sheet"
X Link 2025-06-24T21:56Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
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