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Liquid staking on Walrus helps users keep their WAL tokens useful while still supporting the network. WAL is the main token of the Walrus network. When people stake WAL they help keep the network safe and running smoothly. Walrus uses a delegated proof of stake system. This means token holders delegate their WAL to storage nodes.

Storage nodes that receive more delegated WAL are trusted with more data. This helps protect the network and keep data safe. When you stake WAL you help the system and you earn WAL rewards over time.

The problem with normal staking is simple. Your WAL gets locked. While it is locked you cannot use it for other things. You cannot lend it use it in apps or move it freely. This lock can last many days.

Liquid staking solves this problem.

Liquid staking gives you a new token called a liquid staking token or LST. This token represents your staked WAL. You still earn rewards but now your value is not stuck.

Liquid staking is common in many proof of stake networks. It helps people use their assets better. You stake once and still stay flexible.

On Walrus liquid staking is offered by projects built on top of the network. These projects are not part of the core system. They work alongside it.

When you stake WAL directly you receive a StakedWal object. This object is unique. It records when and where you staked. Because each one is different it cannot be transferred to another wallet. It also takes time to unlock. The waiting period can be between seven and twenty one days.

Liquid staking protocols change this experience.

First you deposit your WAL into the liquid staking protocol. The protocol stakes it for you. It manages the StakedWal objects safely. In return you receive an LST in your wallet.

This LST is simple. It can be sent traded or used in apps. It represents your share of the total staked WAL plus rewards. As rewards grow the value of the LST grows too.

Your WAL is still working for the network. At the same time you can use the LST in daily activity.

Getting back your WAL is also flexible. You have three main options.

You can sell or swap your LST in the market. This is fast but depends on demand.

Some protocols offer instant unstake. They use a pool of WAL from new users. You can swap your LST for WAL right away with a small fee if liquidity is available.

You can also choose the standard path. This follows the normal network unlock time. It is slower but always works.

On Walrus there are different liquid staking projects. Each offers its own style and tools. Some focus on simple rewards. Others focus on flexibility and choice.

Liquid staking does have risks. Smart contracts can fail. Node performance matters. Market prices can move. Liquidity may not always be available.

Users should always learn before using any protocol.

Overall liquid staking turns locked WAL into something active. It helps users earn rewards while staying flexible. It also supports the Walrus network at the same time.

This balance between safety rewards and freedom is why liquid staking is growing.

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China has made its position very clear. The country will not support stablecoins. Instead it will move faster with the digital RMB. This decision is not sudden. It comes from long term planning and careful thinking about money safety and national control.

China already leads the world in mobile payments. Most people use their phones for daily payments. On top of that China has spent years building the digital RMB. This gives China a strong base that many other countries do not have.

Stablecoins mainly grew because of global crypto trading. Most of them are linked to the US dollar. Over time these dollar based stablecoins became dominant. They are used almost everywhere in crypto markets. This makes it very hard for other currencies to compete.

Even if another country creates its own stablecoin it will likely stay local. It will not have global reach. Without strong global use the cost and risk may be higher than the benefit. This is one key reason China sees little value in pushing RMB stablecoins.

Another reason is control.

Stablecoins move fast across borders. They can bypass normal checks. This makes it harder to manage taxes capital flow and crime risks. China values strong control of its money system. Stablecoins weaken that control.

China also sees risk in following the path taken by the United States. The US is using stablecoins to support the global role of the dollar. This helps the US but may harm others. China does not want to enter a system where it has less power.

There is also the issue of financial safety.

Crypto markets are volatile. Prices move fast. Stablecoins are meant to reduce this but they still depend on reserves and trust. If something goes wrong the damage can spread quickly. China prefers to avoid this risk.

The digital RMB is different.

It is issued by the central bank. It follows clear rules. It fits into existing laws. It allows innovation while keeping control. China can use it for payments both local and cross border under agreed rules.

China has also strengthened its system to manage the digital RMB. New centers have been set up to support development operations and international use. This shows long term commitment.

At the same time China continues to crack down on crypto trading and speculation. Authorities have clearly stated that stablecoins are part of this ban. Issuing or trading them is not allowed.

Some people hoped China would relax its stance. That hope is now gone.

From Chinas view following global hype can lead to mistakes. Each country must choose a path that fits its own system. For China that path is clear.

Stop virtual currencies

Protect money control

Push digital RMB

This choice may limit short term excitement. But it supports long term stability.

China wants to build a strong and safe money system. One that supports real life use not speculation. One that serves people businesses and the economy.

That is why China has decisively halted stablecoins and chosen its own road.

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On Christmas morning many crypto traders expected chaos. Social media was full of big claims. A huge amount of Bitcoin options were set to expire. Numbers like twenty three to twenty eight billion dollars were everywhere. People were tense and waiting.

Some believed Bitcoin would fly to ninety six thousand. Others feared a sharp drop to seventy four thousand. Emotions were high. Charts were shared. Predictions were loud.

Then the day passed.

Nothing dramatic happened.

Bitcoin did not explode upward. It did not crash downward. Price stayed calm. Many people were confused. Some were disappointed. Others were relieved.

So what actually happened.

First it helps to understand Bitcoin options in a simple way.

Bitcoin options are contracts. They give traders the right to buy or sell Bitcoin at a certain price before a certain date. Some traders use them to protect positions. Others use them to bet on price moves.

When options expire those contracts end. If price is far from the target levels many options expire worthless. No buying or selling is forced.

This is the key point many missed.

A large expiry number does not always mean a large price move. What matters is where price is compared to the option strike levels.

On December twenty five Bitcoin was trading in a tight range. Most options were placed far above or far below the current price. This meant very few contracts were triggered.

Another factor was timing.

Christmas is a quiet day. Many large traders were offline. Liquidity was low. Big players had already adjusted positions days earlier. The actual expiry day had little action left.

Market makers also played a role.

They hedge risk in advance. They do not wait until the last minute. By the time expiry arrived most of the pressure was already absorbed.

This is why price stayed stable.

There is also something called max pain. This is the price where option buyers lose the most money. Markets often drift toward this level near expiry. On that day Bitcoin traded close to it.

So instead of fireworks we got balance.

This event matters because it teaches an important lesson.

Big numbers do not always mean big moves.

Crypto markets love hype. But structure matters more than noise. Positioning liquidity and timing decide outcomes.

Many new traders expect instant reactions. When they do not happen frustration follows. Understanding these mechanics helps remove emotion.

The calm expiry also showed maturity. Bitcoin markets are deeper than before. They can absorb large events without breaking.

That is a good sign long term.

So while December twenty five did not deliver drama it delivered clarity.

Options expiry is not magic. It is just part of the system.

Next time hype builds around a big date remember this moment. Ask where price is. Ask where positions are. Ask who is actually trading.

Markets move for reasons not headlines.

And sometimes the most important move is no move at all.

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The year twenty twenty five has been difficult for bitcoin. Price stayed weak compared to other markets. Gold stocks and technology shares moved to new highs while bitcoin stayed behind. This difference had a strong effect on mining companies.

Not all miners performed the same. The biggest difference came from strategy. Some miners stayed focused only on bitcoin. Others changed direction and moved into artificial intelligence and high performance computing.

The results were very clear.

IREN became the strongest performer in the mining sector. Its stock rose around three hundred percent during the year. This growth did not come from mining bitcoin alone. It came from expanding into AI infrastructure. The company signed large deals for GPU cloud services and long term data center use. This gave investors confidence and steady income.

Other miners that focused on AI also performed very well. Cipher Mining delivered strong gains after building AI hosting partnerships. Hut Eight also saw big growth after announcing a long term AI data center lease. These companies showed that power and data centers can earn more when used for AI instead of only mining.

On the other side pure bitcoin miners struggled. Companies that relied mainly on holding bitcoin did not see the same success. Even large bitcoin reserves were not enough to protect stock prices. Earnings pressure and rising costs made things harder.

Marathon held the largest amount of bitcoin among miners but its stock fell sharply during the year. CleanSpark and Riot saw only small gains. Their move into AI came later and did not yet change results.

Core Scientific stayed independent after rejecting a large takeover offer. The company expected better value from AI demand but its stock only moved slightly higher. This showed that plans alone are not enough. Execution matters.

Bitdeer had the weakest performance in the group. Its stock fell around fifty percent. Most of the damage came after earnings results disappointed investors. The company also delayed its own chip development. This created doubt about future growth and AI plans.

The main lesson from twenty twenty five is simple. Bitcoin mining alone is no longer enough. Energy costs are high. Competition is strong. Rewards are lower after the halving. Miners need another source of income.

AI and high performance computing offered that path. Companies that moved early benefited. They used their power infrastructure and land in smarter ways. Investors rewarded those choices.

This does not mean bitcoin mining is dead. It means the business is changing. Flexibility matters more than before. The market now values stable income and long term contracts.

Going forward miners that can balance bitcoin and AI may lead the sector. Those that stay single focused may continue to lag.

Twenty twenty five made one thing clear. Adaptation decides winners.

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Bitcoin moved lower after the Christmas break and slipped below the 87000 level. The drop happened during early United States trading hours. What started as a small overnight bounce did not last long. As soon as regular markets opened sellers stepped in again.

This type of move has become familiar for crypto traders. During quiet hours prices often rise slightly. When normal trading begins that strength fades. This pattern repeated again after the holiday.

Bitcoin touched levels close to 89000 during the night. That move quickly reversed. As the day started bitcoin fell under 87000 and stayed weak. Other major digital assets also moved down. The whole crypto market showed pressure.

At the same time metals moved strongly in the opposite direction. Gold silver copper platinum and palladium all surged. Many of these metals reached new record highs. This shift shows where money flowed after the holiday.

Investors appeared to favor metals over crypto. One reason is concern about global money value. Another reason is rising tension in different parts of the world. When uncertainty grows people often move toward assets they see as stable.

Gold continued to attract buyers and pushed higher. Silver copper and platinum also saw strong demand. Palladium and platinum led the gains with sharp moves in a short time. This showed strong interest in hard assets.

Stock markets did not show much direction. Major indexes traded close to flat. This suggests that investors were careful and waiting for clearer signals.

Within crypto most major coins moved lower together. Bitcoin fell over the day. Ether followed a similar path. Other large tokens dropped even more. This shows broad weakness across the sector.

Companies linked to crypto also felt pressure. Shares related to trading and digital asset services moved down. Some held up better than others but most stayed in the red.

Mining companies were hit the hardest. Many mining related stocks dropped sharply. Even firms that have expanded into other areas like data centers saw heavy selling. This shows that when bitcoin weakens miners often feel it first.

The move does not mean crypto is finished. Holiday periods often bring low volume. Small trades can cause big moves. Many traders reduce risk before long breaks. Cash positions become more attractive during uncertain times.

Another point to remember is rotation. Money does not disappear. It moves from one place to another. Right now some of that money moved from crypto into metals.

Bitcoin has seen similar phases before. Periods of weakness are often followed by long periods of recovery. Short term price action does not always reflect long term trends.

For now the market is watching two things. One is whether bitcoin can hold nearby support levels. The other is whether money flows back into crypto once normal trading resumes.

After holidays markets often reset. New positions are built and trends become clearer. Until then caution remains high.

This move shows that crypto still trades like a risk asset. When fear rises or liquidity drops prices react fast. Understanding this helps investors stay calm and focused.

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