Research Analyst
Markets
Many had written off Solana as yet another hyped L1 narrative play from this cycle. However, the most recent rally has left many market participants sidelined and speechless. The “up only” regime on a billion-dollar asset has inspired renewed attention and, with it, plenty of opportunities.
Markets
Before the first murmurs of an “echo bubble” could be heard, LTC began its move higher while the broader market struggled to maintain its footing. Seemingly nothing was immune to the FTX implosion and subsequent widespread fears of contagion and potential knock-on effects.
AMM
The issues that plagued centralized exchanges (CEX) in their infancy have still not been eradicated. In the grand scheme of things, we’ve made some vast improvements to CEX performance. Some are better than others, but every subsequent collapse in the industry gets bigger and more bizarre.
Orderbook
The reasons for the monumental collapse of FTX still aren't entirely clear. There are numerous theories that speculate on what went down. Yet, nothing can be said with absolute certainty. That said, several pieces of this puzzle have been uncovered, and there’s one that stands out clearly.
Markets
Tokens are an integral part of crypto projects. Over the years, the way token economies are designed has changed considerably, becoming increasingly complex. They can help a good project prosper but fail to uphold inferior products.