cryppinfluence

You say, “There's nothing to do in crypto.”

Okay, I've created an activity map for you.

A ready-made plan for all {relevant} web3 activities. 🧵👇

Remember the $1.5k profit from Binance Alpha in just 10 days? Now it's Bybit and Mantle turn.

A new Megadrop is available, allowing participants to share a 4,000,000 $ELDE pool. Typically, there are very few participants.

There are two pools available with $USDT and $MNT, offering 14-day and 30-day lock-in periods.

To participate, simply stake and wait.

Just realized how the InfoFi narrative has changed Crypto X:

Kaito: Shifted the focus from quantity to quality. Previously, value was measured by the number of followers and impressions your content received. Now, the emphasis is on the quality of content and the number of smart followers.

Result: Engage farmers were left without yaps, and the preference of projects changed to quality creators.

Ethos: Established a reputation system based on real user reviews, where the impact of a review on your rating depends on the author's credibility.

Result: KOLs with poor reputations receive negative reviews, and those using fake engagements simply lack reviews, resulting in higher ratings for valuable creators.

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These changes are already evident in the industry. Many who previously focused on views are now prioritizing the value of their content. Additionally, there's a growing emphasis on networking and building meaningful connections. These shifts are positively impacting the industry, making the medium more valuable for readers.

I found three of the best nodes to set up in 2025 (with rewards):

1. Aztec / @aztecnetwork (~$20/month):

Aztec Network is a private ZK-rollup on Ethereum. Since 2018, they have raised around $120M from top VCs and Vitalik Buterin. Recently, they launched the opportunity to set up nodes.

Hardware Requirements:
> CPU: 8 cores
> RAM: 16 GB
> Storage: 1 TB

2. Gaia / @Gaianet_AI (~$25/month):

This is an interactive node representing an AI agent. You can't just "set it and forget it" to earn points. You need to write messages and train your LLM agent. Gaia has raised $10M and confirmed rewards.

Hardware Requirements:
> CPU: 8 cores
> RAM: 16 GB
> Storage: 120 GB

3. Grass / @grass (~$0/month):

Grass is widely known, and I had to include it on this list. There are still many tokens available for future rewards, with significantly fewer users. Extensions have recently been disabled, leaving only desktop apps, so it can be considered a full-fledged node now.

I analyzed @pendle_fi business model and identified five reasons for its success.

1. Unique Product:

Pendle has carved out a niche by creating a product with no market analogs. They were the first to separate principal and yield assets.

2. Right Place, Right Time:

Launched in 2021 during a bull market, Pendle capitalized on the growing interest in yield protocols. This timely entry allowed them to capture a significant market share.

3. Partnerships and Scaling:

Strategic partnerships with popular projects significantly boost Pendle's visibility. Want to know the most profitable way to farm Ethena or EigenLayer? The answer is Pendle.

4. Path to Mass Adoption:

The project's complexity poses a challenge, especially for beginners. To address this, they launched an Education section offering various ways to learn about Pendle.

5. Cult on X:

This is the key differentiator for Pendle. They build loyalty and recognition by supporting social media content from creators. You haven't finished this post yet, but you already know to reply with "Pendle" and you'll likely see project-related people like Linn, RightSide, Yoko, Nguyen, TN, and Cropsharer, and others engaging there.

I've been looking for alpha projects for a month and here are the top 4 I found (all early stage):

1. Lighter / @Lighter_xyz

This is a perp DEX whose main feature is {almost} zero commissions. The project is currently in beta, and access is strictly limited to codes.

Available activities: trading and farming points (code - 4VYF7ABP3LPT).

2. Ethos / @ethos_network

A new project within the InfoFi narrative, the essence of which is to rate X users based on real reviews from other users. Access is as strictly limited to invitations.

Available activities: write reviews, maintain streak, invite users.

3. Neutrl / @neutrl_labs

Neutrl is building its synthetic dollar - $NUSD, which will yield by harnessing exclusive OTC market strategies. Last month they closed a $5M seed round.

Available activities: add your email to the waitlist on the site.

4. YO / @yield

This is a yield DeFi protocol that automatically moves funds across the best-performing pools in different blockchains.

Available activities: participate in $yoETH, $yoBTC, $yoUSD pools ($yoSOL will be added soon).

I've added @ethos_network to my personal "to-farm" list. Here's why:

Ethos is one of the most promising projects in the InfoFi narrative, focusing on social reputation where users leave reviews for others.

Participation is by invitation only, so you'll need to start there. The simplest way is to request invites from those who have them. Invitation holders can be found in the directory:

- https://t.co/VMOFCmCDjJ

Once you're in, you need to earn XP. Here's how:

- Reviews, Vouching, and Slashing: These are the platform's main mechanics, so prioritize them.

- Streaks: Every day, users can rate others' reviews and accounts and get a boost.

- Referrals: Your invitees bring you a huge amount of XP, but they can also affect your score, including worsening it.

Currently, according to Dune dashboards, just over 7,000 accounts have been created. However, I've noticed almost all the KOLs I know are active here. Notably, Ethos recently distributed NFTs to early adopters, valued at over $6,000 now.