Ignas (@ignas) • Hey
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Publications
- Navigating the Runes Protocol Launch: Moving Beyond the Initial Hype
• Short-term bearish but long-term bullish thesis
• Overview of how Runes works
• Protocols and tools to make the most of the Runes launch
Read it here:
https://www.ignasdefi.com/p/navigating-runes-protocol-launch
- Phaver x Lens x Farcaster connection is awesome!
- I just claimed my $BONSAI reward on @lens/orb!
- Didn't get $BONSAI airdrop despite having used Lens for a while.
What was the criteria?
Seems $DEGEN execution on Farcaster was better 😅
- The future of social media?
Posting this message on X, Farcaster, and Lens via just one app: Yup.
Pretty cool!
- Check out the top 7 hyped projects you've heard of but don't really know what they do.
Read about them in my latest blog post 👇
https://www.ignasdefi.com/p/top-7-hyped-projects-youve-heard
- Anyone into Ordinal NFTs?
I recently got 2 NodeMonkeys for 0.03 BTC that are already trading at 0.24 BTC.
Now, Ninja alerts is launching Pizza Ninjas, a Bitcoin Ordinals project with unique art and utility I find very promising. They also have utility in. Ninjalerts app which is an NFT tracking platform.
Minting for Pizza Ninjas starts soon, so I am a bit desperate to get onboard with a waitlist available via a referral link: https://www.ninjalerts.com/@DefiIgnas
Happy new year and wish you to make the most of it!
https://www.ninjalerts.com
- Crypto events I'm excited this year:
• Bitcoin halving
• Solana Firedancer
• Frax V3 with Fraxchain
• Ethereum Csncun upgrade
• Did I say restaking & LRTs?
• Stacks Nakamoto upgrade
• Instadapp's @0xfluid launch
• SEI V2 and Fantom 2.0 Sonic upgrade
• Uniswap V4 (coming after Cancun upgrade)
- Financial times writers believe X will go bankrupt.
Will it?
If yes, will Lens become the main crypto social hub?
- Binance is losing spot trading market share.
Its dominance dropped from 65.6% at the start of the year to 43% now.
Major beneficiaries:
- OKx 4.1% -> 11% market share
- Bybit 1.1% -> 9.4%
- Upbit 3.5% -> 7.1%
- I believe that Liquid restaked tokens can give higher airdrops than even on Solana right now.
But many aren't paying attention.
Here are a few strategies to maximize Eigenlayer layer points! https://x.com/defiignas/status/1736750037638475895
https://twitter.com/DefiIgnas/status/1736750037638475895
- Hey defi degens! I really think that LRT airdrops are gonna be even bigger than Solana airdrops. And ppl are still missing on it. Check my latest update: https://x.com/defiignas/status/1736744128149385326
https://twitter.com/DefiIgnas/status/1736744128149385326
- Pudgy floor is 12 eth while Azuki just 6.5 but Azuki gets more points?
😢
- Ethereum is lagging behind BTC but things will change because:
- Grayscale ETH to ETH discount is closing to 20%
- ETH ETF speculation will start
- Eigenlayer + LRT will bring 25% APY to ETH
- Cancun upgrade with Danksharding coming H1 next year.
Bullish.
- Ethereum is lagging behind eth but things will change because:
- Grayscale ETH to ETH discount is closing to 20%
- ETH ETF speculation will start
- Eigenlayer + LRT will bring 25% APY to ETH
- Cancun upgrade with Danksharding coming H1 next year.
Bullish.
- Bought this token.
-99.3% down from ATH but team is still building.
Ready to go back to $10 USD 😂
- Any F1 fans here? 😎
- What's the vision and the reality for DeSoc?
There's a reason Vitalik believes DeSoc is the new meta in crypto.
Check out my blog post where I feature my experience using Phaver and Lens.
https://www.ignasdefi.com/p/decentralized-social-media-vision
- How do you like Phaver's merits-based leveling up system?
If you could add or change, what would you do?
- Wen Phaver token? 👀
But to be honest the DeSoc narrative is not here yet.
Lens, Farcaster, Phaver and others need to collaborate more to share the vision of decentralized social media.
- Gm. Woke up bullish!
(In other words, a dump is coming lol)
- Question: what happens to my Cred score if i suddenly stop posting and using the app? Does it get stuck to the current level or drop to L1?
- If you knew how bullish I am on DeSoc!
Vitalik believes that Farcaster and Lens is the next meta in crypto.
We are really really early to this! I can already smell the bull market here. 🔥
- Lens vs Farcaster.
Which one do you prefer?
I'm trying them all and love to see the innovation that both bring.
- Who are the must follow accounts on Phaver and Lens to follow to keep up to date with DeSoc? 🤔
- Gm! I'm level 2. On the way to level 4 soon 😅 any tips to reach level 4 faster?
- 'Risk takers can be socially unpredictable people. Freedom is always associated with risk taking, whether it leads to it or comes from it. You take risks, you feel part of history.'
Reading the 'Skin in the game' by Taleb.
Same can be said about companies. What in crypto we do is seen anti establishment exactly because we are seeking for freedom.
That's why we need decentralized social media. To stay free when crypto finally makes it.
- Gm!
P.s. I never GM on Twitter but here it's different 🤗
- Question: Where are you from?
- Gm! Woke up with 538 followers and 2.3& Phaver points.
I'm researching DeSoc, decentralized society, with the focus on decentralized media.
What attracts you to use Phaver? 🤓
- Trying out Buttrlfy website for Lens.
Been using Orb on mobile.
It feels so natural to have different front facing apps for Lens, so now it's weird to have only one Twitter app for Twitter handle.
- Anyone here interested to buy the new Reddit NFTs gen 4?
- The Endgame for Solana: An AMA with Michelle, DeFi BD at Solana Foundation
• Did Ethereum win the L1 game?
• How will Solana recover from a 97% TVL drop?
• How's the Solana Saga phone launch doing?
• What's Solana's endgame?
Read it here → https://ignasdefi.substack.com/p/the-endgame-for-solana-an-ama-with
- I love Lens!
Threads is not even working in the EU anymore. Rekt
Decentralization is the way to go 😌
- Instagram's Threads was actually a bigger threat for Lens than Twitter
But Threads is banning crypto KOLs for no apparent reason so no I'm not worried.
When Lens allows everyone to create an account, it will flourish.
- Twitter is degrading and getting worse to use.
Is there any chance Lens takes Twitter place for crypto?
What would need to happen for the Lens to succeed?
- Gm. Woke up bullish 🚀
- It's a strange feeling to see **my comment** on social media show up **as a transaction** on a blockchain explorer.
Usually, it's a financial transaction or an NFT transfer.
We're witnessing something significant brewing in real time. Need some time to reflect how it will change the social media, crypto and the world.
$lens #lenster #lens
- Are you a bot? Reply in the comments if you are.
I'm asking because some of my posts here get very high engagement and others none at all
#lens #airdrop #are #you #a #bot?
- In my 5 years in crypto, I've seen millions of dollars lost due to avoidable human mistakes. I want to share my 5 habit-related tips to stay safe, learned from personal experience 🕵️♂️
First, I bet you've read this advice a million times:
• Double-checking addresses
• Opening links cautiously
• Not screenshotting seed phrases
• Using hardware wallets
Well-intentioned advice, but human error remains an issue.
I've built my own system to minimize mistakes.
1️⃣ Avoid transactions when tired.
Simple advice, yet often overlooked.
Once, fatigue led me to FOMO into a token with 10x more than intended—didn't notice the extra 0!
Stay alert to make better decisions.
2️⃣ Avoid transactions when busy or rushed.
Ever sent a payment while late for a meeting?
I once sent 1 ETH to a wrong address because I was short on time. Someone got lucky!
Lesson: Take your time with transactions.
3️⃣ Add steps to transactions.
A weird one, I know.
For example, hardware wallets boost seed-phrase security AND introduce extra confirmation steps.
More time to think = fewer costly mistakes.
You can also create a multi-sig wallet to make your life harder & safer.
4️⃣ Choose a place and time to execute transactions.
I only make long-term token buys once a week, at home.
Always in the morning when I'm well-rested and not in a rush.
Avoid buying crypto in public or where you feel uncomfortable.
5️⃣ Prepare for slip-ups.
Previous four tips work if followed.
The fifth advice is for times you don't.
Split your assets between a few wallets.
I also have a mobile hot wallet with some $$ for FOMO buys & fun.
Enough to satisfy degen cravings.
Curious how to evaluate DeFi protocol safety to avoid rugs & hacks? https://ignasdefi.substack.com/p/how-to-stay-safe-in-defi-my-personal?sd=pf
- Discuss.
I think the Earth will first turn flat than BTC switching to PoS.
- Do you leverage trade?
I know I suck at trading so I never touch it.
A few times that I did, positions went down to 0.
- The Lens community is incredibly active!
We've distributed a total of 583,500 USDC to 5,835 users on Avocado.
To check your eligibility and claim your share, visit: https://avocado.instadapp.io/c/lens-drop
- **The Endgame for Polygon: An AMA with Sanket, Head of Growth at Polygon**
• What’s the present & future role of Polygon PoS Chain?
• How does Polygon zkEVM compare to zkSync?
• And what’s Polygon’s secret to success?
• What’s the endgame for Polygon?
Read full interview here: https://ignasdefi.substack.com/p/the-endgame-for-polygon-an-ama-with?sd=pf
- EOS EVM Chain Launch: A New Hope for EOS? 5 things to know.
1️⃣ EOS recently launched the EOS EVM chain, which combines the performance of EOS with the resources of the Ethereum community. EOS EVM boasts fast speed, claiming to be 25x faster than AVAX and 3x faster than Solana or Polygon.
2️⃣ A quick flashback: EOS raised a record-breaking $4.2 billion USD in its ICO, aiming to build a more scalable and efficient blockchain than Ethereum. However, it fell short in comparison to Ethereum, with a total value locked (TVL) of just $124 million USD.
3️⃣ With EOS EVM, the EOS Network Foundation hopes to regain ground by offering the most performant and compatible EVM on the market. Key features include 1-second block intervals, low gas fees ($0.01 USD), and support for 800+ swaps per second.
4️⃣ EOS EVM allows Solidity developers to easily port dApps to EOS, as the native EOS is written in C++. Users can add EOS EVM RPC to Metamask and use it like any other EVM network. Additionally, an EOS native <> EOS EVM bridge has been established.
5️⃣ The big question: Will developers choose EOS EVM over numerous Layer 2 solutions that inherit security from Ethereum? The EOS Network Foundation is offering over $35 million in incentives for projects, but will it be enough to attract the community?
Stay tuned to see how this new development unfolds! #EOS #EVM #blockchain #crypto
- Looking for great DeFi newsletters?
Don't agree with the ranking (I should be first), but these are must follow!
- Question: can you get banned on Lens? If I have the Lens NFT, how does banning work?
Who decides banning?
Decentralized social media is surely interesting!
- I'm now ambassador at Instadapp!🎉
My journey started just three months ago with a tweet, showcasing the incredible opportunities Web3 has to offer. 🌐
While exploring unique topics to write about, I found Instadapp on DefiLlama.
It was among the top 10 dApps with $2B in total value locked. 💰 Why was no one talking about it?🔍
Samyak, the co-founder of Instadapp, shared their ambitious plans for the year, including Avocado 🥑, a tool simplifying the user experience for all web3 users, and an advanced DeFi protocol yet to be announced. 🚀
Instadapp's founders, Samyak and Sowmay, started the project as a hobby, breaking through traditional finance barriers. They were just 20 & 18 years old. 💪
Their goal is to make web3 and finance accessible to all, with a focus on non-custodial, safe, and secure crypto experiences. 🔒
I joined as an ambassador because of our shared values and mission for Web3. 🤝
The opportunities in this space are endless, regardless of age, background, or experience.
My role will include contributing to the DAO, educating and building the community, and accelerating the adoption of Instadapp and Avocado. 🚀
Actually, one more reason why Instadapp resonated with me is the presence of Naval Ravikant among their investors. 📚
His book, 'Almanack,' inspired me to start writing in the first place!✍️
- PancakeSwap just launched its new V3.
Somewhat to my own surprise, it’s a fork of Uniswap v3, but with a PancakeSwap twist: it added user experience improvements to make it easier to use.
Here's my take at what's new and how it benefits users.
https://ignasdefi.substack.com/p/pancakeswap-v3-a-fork-of-uniswap
#Defi #ethereum #Uniswap #cryptocurrency #cryptonews #pancakeswap #CAKE
- Question: How many if you are here for the $LENS airdrop?
If not, why do you use Lens?😇