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Will Bitcoin ‘Uptober’ bring gains for MKR, AAVE, RUNE and INJ?
Nooby questions in regards to borrowing/lending on dAPPs(aave)
The Top 10 DefI Cryptocurrencies to Watch in 2023 before the Bull Run
ERC20 Tokens Contract Addresses - Make Sure You're Swapping the Right Tokens (Tutorial for N00bs)
Unveiling the Hottest Sectors for the Upcoming Bull Market
Aavegotchi game devs manipulating AAVE DAO to siphon $1.5mm. Please vote NO on their proposal/cash grab.
Crypto Investments Rooted in Real-World Problem Solving
With 369K volume in 24 hours the Moon/USD pool on Kraken is the 27th largest USD Spot trading pool by Volume.
How to understand and analyze the market?
Launching stablecoins within lending protocols has become a popular trend
How to understand and analyze the market?
How to understand and analyze the market?
How Chain Abstraction could avoid the drainage of wallets
Just a reminder: Most crypto critics have never actually used crypto before.
Aave Token Holders Vote on Converting $3 Million in ETH from Treasury
Celsius to sell 170 million of Alts.
As DAI to ETH liquidity ratio on lending platform AAVE increasingly one sided, DAI borrow rate reaches -18% in negative interest, perversely rewarding borrowers and opening a myriad of profitable strategies for traders.
Pseudo-DCA 1 year later June 15th
blockbank ($BBANK) undervalued gem
Bitcoin reclaims $28K, and charts suggest ARB, XRP, EOS and AAVE could follow
How does Curve's economic model sustain itself despite such low trading fees?
How does Curve's economic model sustain itself despite such low trading fees?
$100 or $1,000? AAVE Price Prediction for 2023, 2025 & 2030
$100 or $1,000? AAVE Price Prediction for 2023, 2025 & 2030
Seeking legal advice for a suspected dapp scam
If our MOONS had the same market cap as PEPE right now we would be at nearly $15, a 80x in price.
Options please - swapping and / or sending
Bitcoin price sets up for an explosive move as ADA, XLM, AAVE and CFX turn bullish
Explained: What is Bridging and How Does it Work? (Bridge ETH to Arbitrum, zkSync, etc.)
Best DeFi platforms 2023? Share Your Thoughts and Picks!
New to DeFi Lending. Does this make sense?
BOWL - The first Shibarium Decentralized P2P Protocol
Will AAVE Price Recover and Reach New Highs?
Got HACKED! Seed not compromised. Web3, Save or TrustWallet issue?
WhaleStats Reveals AAVE Is Being Favored By ETH Whales
What's the best coin to accumulate from Curve crypto rewards?
$29.1 Million in AAVE Has Been Moved By Long-Standing Whale, Largest Amount in 6 Weeks
$29.1 Million in AAVE Has Been Moved By Long-Standing Whale, Largest Amount in 6 Weeks
The worst hack in Crypto, probably ever: The Platypus hacker got arrested within 1 week and had no access himself to his hacked funds in the first place.
Will we ever see sub $800 ETH - a short analysis
$AAVE cracks list of top 10 promising crypto projects for 2023. Which projects do you think have the most potential in 2023?
What the Hell is happening with rETH on AAVE right now?
My crypto story from 2017 - present (tragicomedy)
It makes absolutely no sense that people like CZ and SBF have this much power in a market that’s literally community lead.
Alright frens, sincerely, it’s time we as a community have a talk. (Crypto investing 101)
AAVE price declines by 7% despite V3 receiving approval to deploy on Ethereum
Bitcoin price consolidation opens the door for APE, MANA, AAVE and FIL to move higher
Bitcoin surpasses $23,000 as Bitcoin Exchange reserves keep recovering from FTX collapse, applying upward price pressure
What kind of analytics are you lacking?
Unmarshal - Most Reliable Blockchain Data Infrastructure APIs - Big Partnership
Unmarshal - Most Reliable Blockchain Data Infrastructure APIs - The easiest way to query Blockchain data from 20+ chains including Ethereum, BSC, Polygon
DAO’s have been experiencing major pumps recently, and here’s exactly why:
Selling losses within the next 18 hours(I found out last year the tax season ends hours prior to American Midnight.) looking for next investment
72 AAVE appeared in my wallet, What the hell?
Which alts do you think will survive this bear, and which will be long tanked by the time the bull comes?
AAVE is acquiring Sonar, a Metaverse Company
Perpetual Protocol and Perpetual DeX 101
Bitcoin price consolidation could give way to gains in TON, APE, TWT and AAVE
DeFi has been experiencing A TON of development and support. I’m assuming people are finally realizing how corrupt CeFi really is
Surprisingly the Crypto Currencies have been increasing on Robinhood.
If there was no price speculation associated with crypto, which crypto services would you use at the end of the day?
24-hours ago AAVE effectively ended it its internal process in resolving AAVE's protocol failure during the Harmony Bridge exploit. By ending this process without resolution, while refusing to engage in external recovery groups, AAVE users at the mercy of a bureaucracy worse than any bank.
EthereansOS - Why Decentralization Matters
Understanding Curve's new stablecoin, LLAMMA
A detailed explanation of what happened with CRV and AAVE.
AAVE could go broke if ETH takes another leg down
Anyone know what's going on with stable coins on AAVE?
ETH defi faces massive liquidations around $720
FTX Accounting Fraud - In Depth Look
Sad story: How I (and others) lost everything on AAVE
How to become a self-made billionare (SBF eddition) - simplifed
The Crypto Industry Keeps Repeating the Mistakes of the Industry it Sought to Destroy
[SERIOUS] Regardless of a bailout, the worst has likely yet to come
COMP and AAVE Price Prediction: DeFi Tokens Stand Their Ground
CBDCs will spread faster than you think. People should start investing in DeFi before its too late.
AAVE Has Integrated Transak to Enable Crypto Purchases via Local Payment Methods, Globally
SBF (CEO FTX) was speechless when being asked how AAVE was different from email when it comes to KYC
Polygon now has more than 53,000 dApps. The real definition of scalability
I hate the fact that it’s going to take a banking crisis for people to understand the true power and value of DeFi
I hate the fact that it’s going to take a banking crisis for people to understand the true power and value of DeFi
Crypto Prices Today: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana Fall, Aave (AAVE) Top Gainer
Snowfallprotocol.io (SNW) Soon to Join the Likes of Avalanche (AVAX) and Aave (AAVE) as the Next Big DeFi Phenomena
MATIC Token Holders Getting Rewards to Borrow Tokens on AAVE
Of all thing that would help DeFi reach mainstream status, I think developing a user-friendly UX is the most important
To The Cardano Shill Shitting on Ethereum
Banking is just as complex as DeFi of not more. You just never notice because bank employees take care of everything.
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tldr; Bitcoin's recent strength has boosted interest in altcoins, and select altcoins are showing strength and trying to break above their respective resistance levels. Bitcoin is trading above the moving averages, indicating a positive sign for buyers. Maker (MKR) has broken above a key level, indicating the start of a new uptrend. Aave (AAVE) is trying to break above a long-term downtrend line, indicating a potential trend change. THORChain (RUNE) has reached an overhead resistance level multiple times, weakening it and potentially paving the way for a rally. Injective (INJ) has been swinging inside a large range, but the moving averages and RSI suggest that bulls have the upper hand. *This summary is auto generated by a bot and not meant to replace reading the original article. As always, DYOR.
tldr; The article discusses the interchain wars between LayerZero and Chainlink in the context of the development of Web3 and the need for interchain operations. It highlights the challenges of bridge exploits and liquidity fragmentation in the multi-chain environment. It introduces Chainlink's Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP) and LayerZero as solutions for interchain communication. The article compares the features and benefits of CCIP and LayerZero, including arbitrary messaging, token transfer, programmable token transfer, and more. It also mentions how protocols like Synthetix and AAVE are testing CCIP. The article concludes that both CCIP and LayerZero have their strengths and weaknesses and can coexist in the cross-chain realm. *This summary is auto generated by a bot and not meant to replace reading the original article. As always, DYOR.
I like the AAVE one. 😄
#Polygon Pro-Arguments Below is a Polygon pro-argument written by Maleficent_Plankton. > ####**High Efficiency** > > **Very Fast network** > > The main benefit of using the Polygon PoS network is that it's an Ethereum scaling solution that provides much faster and cheaper transactions. > > * **High Throughput**: Current throughput is 350 TPS for 21k gas transfers and ~150 for ERC-20 tokens. It can go faster as a [7200 TPS test with 122 validators has shown](https://cryptoslate.com/matic-testnet-just-powered-ethereum-eth-to-7200-tps-dapps-next/), but Polygon decided to keep the limit at 30M gas per block to combat spam and storage bloat. > * **Fast Block Times**: It has very-fast [2-second average block times](https://polygonscan.com/chart/blocktime). Though due to its finality being probabilistic and high chance of reorgs, you would want to wait ~32 blocks or 1 minute before assuming finality. > > **Lower Fees than L2** > > * Fees are extremely cheap, so much that [validators have been colluding to set the priority fee at 30 Gwei](https://cryptoslate.com/polygon-matic-to-raise-gas-fee-to-30-gwei-to-prevent-spam-transactions/) to combat spam ever since [Polygon co-founder Sandeep's recommendation for it in Oct 2021](https://forum.polygon.technology/t/recommended-min-gas-price-setting/7604). > * Even with the artificially-inflated fees, Polygon transfer fees still only cost $0.001 while competing L2 rollup transfer fees are usually 10x to 100x more expensive in the [$0.02 to $0.20 range](https://l2fees.info/). > * A lot of games like Decentraland and The Sandbox moved to Polygon because they are able to airdrop NFTs to thousands of players at negligible costs. > > ####**Benefits from a synergistic relationship with Ethereum** > > There is a lot of overlap between the Ethereum and Polygon communities, and they both benefit from it. > > While Polygon is technically a sidechain, it helps offload a lot of traffic off Ethereum L1 and thus helps scale it. Thus, it's filling in the same role as an L2. > > * Polygon copies a lot of Ethereum's code and updates. For example, Polygon's London update for EIP-1559 is copied from Ethereum's London update. > * Nearly any wallet that works for Ethereum also works for Polygon. > * Polygon and Ethereum both use EVM for smart contracts, so it's easy for Ethereum's large number of devs to work on Polygon. Their blockchain explorers are also almost identical, so it's easy to audit transactions between them. > * Polygon's Bor block producer layer runs a version of Geth (the Go implementation of Ethereum), so they share similar consensus clients. > * Polygon generates hundreds of thousands of dollars of transactions fees for Ethereum through [MATIC Token transfers](https://etherscan.io/token/0x7d1afa7b718fb893db30a3abc0cfc608aacfebb0), [PoS Bridge transfers](https://etherscan.io/address/0xa0c68c638235ee32657e8f720a23cec1bfc77c77), and their [Root Chain Proxy](https://etherscan.io/address/0x86e4dc95c7fbdbf52e33d563bbdb00823894c287) checkpoints every 30-45 minutes. > * Ethereum provides security for Polygon PoS through [their checkpoints](https://wiki.polygon.technology/docs/pos/heimdall/checkpoint/), which are necessary as Polygon bridge proofs. MATIC tokens are also [staked on the Ethereum network](https://wiki.polygon.technology/docs/faq/staking-faq/). > > ####**High TVL and app support** > > * **Top 10**: Polygon's TVL has declined greatly in the bear market [to $1.2B](https://defillama.com/chains), but it's still enough to hang onto its Top 10 spot. Its market cap is also still in the [top 10 at $10B](https://www.coingecko.com/en/coins/polygon). > * **Many dApps** like OpenSea, AAVE, Curve, and Uniswap support Polygon. **Reddit's Collectible Avatars** launched on Polygon PoS, which gave it a lot of social media publicity. > * **CEX support**: Most of the largest CEXs like Binance, Coinbase, and Kraken now support the Polygon network for withdrawals. > * **Metaverse**: The 2 largest metaverse games, Decentraland and The Sandbox uses Polygon for their player item NFTs. > > ####**Upcoming Polygon zkEVM** > > The whole Ethereum community is very excited for zkEVMs. > > Polygon was the first to launch a [public zkEVM testnet](https://polygon.technology/blog/polygon-zkevm-public-testnet-the-next-chapter-for-ethereum) in Oct 2022. They already have a [mainnet launch date of March 27, 2023](https://polygon.technology/blog/to-ethereum-with-love-announcing-polygon-zkevm-mainnet-beta-on-march-27th), and everyone is looking forward to it. > > #####**Nakamoto Coefficient is increasing** > > Polygon has a [limit of 100 validators](https://wiki.polygon.technology/docs/maintain/validate/validator-responsibilities/). While this is still quite low, it actually has a bigger Nakamoto Coefficient than both Bitcoin and Ethereum. The more important thing is that it's increasing. Only several months ago, it only took 5 validators to reach 50% stake of the network. Now it has increased to [7 staking validators](https://polygonscan.com/stat/miner?range=14&blocktype=blocks) of MATIC. You can track the identities of the validators, and they all seem to be distinct organizations. > > This is partially thanks to how its [staking website](https://staking.polygon.technology/validators) encourages delegates to stake with smaller validators. Validators with large stakes are hidden on the website while only the smaller ones are shown. There is also a message at the top saying: "To distribute power on the network, please delegate to other top performing validators." > > ####**Great user experience** > > I personally complain a lot about Polygon's centralization and lack of transparency. But I still use Polygon PoS more than any other network. > > Ultimately what matters to me is that it is fast, cheap, has a huge amount of dApps, has good CEX adoption, and has a great blockchain explorer. And those combined lead to a great user experience. > > For new users who don't have MATIC gas tokens, there is a [Polygon Wallet Suite](https://wallet.polygon.technology/polygon/gas-swap) where you can use meta transactions to convert bridged ETH to MATIC without first needing MATIC. > > ####**Long-term Economic Sustainability** > > - The MATIC token is used for staking, and those rewards come from both a token pool and from transaction fee. The [1.2B token pool allocated to Validator Rewards is expected to run out in 2023](https://docs.polygon.technology/docs/maintain/validator/rewards/), after which there will be no more supply inflation. Fifth year validator rewards from the 12% pre-allocated supply will total $150M. After the 5th year, validators are meant to survive on transaction fees alone. > - Currently, [transaction Fees generate $70M annually, with $40M of it burned](https://tokenterminal.com/terminal/projects/polygon). This equates to $300K per validator annually. That's more than enough to run a validator annually. So besides Ethereum, this is one of the few networks with an economically-sustainable security model without inflation. ***** Would you like to learn more? Check out the [Cointest archive](/r/CointestOfficial/wiki/cointest_archive#wiki_Polygon) to find submissions for other topics.
Don't forget to add AAVE. If they mimic previous bullrun, that's 10x gains.
August - BTC September - ETH October - AAVE November - MOONs (because Moonvember lol) December - DONUTs (DD) January - Hopefully Already Enough To Not Be Homeless (deadline until I'm kicked out of my parents house).
I am filling AAVE bags. This is the round of AAVE bags according to my self-made roadmap lol.
Its assumed that if youre transferring data to a blockchain, it needs an oracle. Its the same reason that AAVE doesnt say their whole system relies on chainlink oracles. You dont thank your computer every time you use the internet.
#Chainlink Con-Arguments Below is a Chainlink con-argument written by etj103007. > **What is Chainlink?** > > *Disclaimer: I have interacted with smart contracts using Chainlink, though I don’t hold any of the token itself.* > > Chainlink is an oracle network, allowing smart contracts to receive (and send) external information. In short, it allows the blockchain to interact with the outside world. > > It is supported on many different blockchains, including the Ethereum Mainnet, its L2s, and sidechains such as Polygon. > > However, the Chainlink network itself is not a blockchain. Instead, it calls itself “blockchain-agnostic” meaning it can theoretically be used on any chain that wants to support it. > > Say you want send 10$ of a coin or token to a certain address every day. Well, if it was a stablecoin, it’d be pretty easy. But maybe it’s Ethereum, or WBTC, or some other token that fluctuates in price. As such, the amount of said token/coin worth 10$ always changes. Using Chainlink, you can avail the price of that token/coin, and be able to calculate the exact amount to send so that it equals 10$. There are many other situations just like this that the Chainlink network is used for. > > The Chainlink token serves a niche; it is used to pay the node operators for the data they deliver. Recently, LINK staking has launched with the advent of Chainlink Staking v0.1. This allows operators and users to stake their LINK to secure the network. > > Chainlink is used as an oracle by various DeFi protocols like AAVE, dYdX, Synthetix, by various NFT projects such as those created by the NBA, even decentralized insurance (Etherisc) and more. ([https://blog.chain.link/smart-contract-use-cases/](https://blog.chain.link/smart-contract-use-cases/)) > > # Pros of Chainlink (LINK) > > **1. Chainlink is secure, scalable, and reliable.** > > The nature of being a Chainlink node operator maintains these 3 qualities. Node operators are required to follow a set of guidelines for their nodes to ensure security. For example, nodes have to have backups for the nodes connecting to their data sources, snapshots of the chain for syncing, Ethereum to pay for gas, and more. > > Being decentralized and relying on the blockchain to secure the data feed transactions pretty much guarantees its security as well. > > Node operators also do their best to optimize the performance of their nodes and have also released multiple developments to increase scalability, such as the Off-Chain Reporting upgrade which has reduced operating costs by 90% ([https://blog.chain.link/off-chain-reporting-live-on-mainnet/](https://blog.chain.link/off-chain-reporting-live-on-mainnet/)) > > As said before, Chainlink (being based on smart contracts) can theoretically be used on any blockchain that wishes to adopt it. And with the use cases mentioned above ([https://blog.chain.link/smart-contract-use-cases/](https://blog.chain.link/smart-contract-use-cases/)), the only thing it needs is developers willing to adopt it into their respective blockchains. > > The Chainlink network also prides itself on its reliability. Being serviced by independent and reputable node operators such as Infura, Swisscom (telecom company), Huobi, Binance, and others, it relies on this network of operators to source the data needed onchain. As node operators need to stake their tokens as collateral, it also challenges them to offer good performance. > > For example, Chainlink held an “oracle Olympics” challenging operators to keep their uptime at 100% while undergoing several challenges. While 100% is impossible, the winners guaranteed 99.99%, ensuring that their nodes would be available for that amount of time while still surviving thru challenges. > > **2. Chainlink’s recently launched Chainlink Staking v.0.1 allows users to stake their tokens while securing the networks' nodes.** > > While currently only supporting the ETH/USD data feed on mainnet Ethereum, other data feeds will soon be supported. Meanwhile, Staking 0.2 is planned in 9-12 months and is expected to bring updates and developments to staking, and also allow withdrawals of currently staked LINK. > > Just like traditional staking, this version allows users to secure the network; unlike POS blockchains, Chainlink doesn’t run on a blockchain so stakers secure by raising alerts (if the oracle doesn’t report an update in 3 hours, for example). If the alerts are valid, they can earn LINK, improving the security of the network by penalizing unresponsive nodes. > > Reputation systems for nodes have also been developed, ensuring that nodes maintain their good performance and continue providing correct oracle prices. > > These two systems combined ensure every node performs well and allow users in the ecosystem to earn rewards while securing the network. > > **In conclusion:** > > Chainlink Network and its token will continue its developments in the next years as the demand for oracles increases across the crypto space. Its' progress in its tokenomics with the start of staking while simultaneously ensuring the performance of its nodes will be welcomed by users of the network. And as more and more chains support Chainlink, it won't be long until it'll be found everywhere in DeFi and other sectors. > > TLDR: LINK and its network is used in many sectors of crypto, is secure, scalable, and reliable, while its' tokenomics continue to progress. ***** Would you like to learn more? Check out the [Cointest archive](/r/CointestOfficial/wiki/cointest_archive#wiki_Chainlink) to find submissions for other topics.
I'm doing a collateral loan on AAVE and praying a crash of more than 50% doesn't happen.
Do you need AAVE to use the Aave protocol?
Oh i didn't know that, i really thought AAVE is only on the base layer. Thank you, will definitely looking into that.
Yea sure, you were talking about L2s... AAVE is on both Arbitrum and Optimism!
If you want to get a bit more into DeFi, there's always the option of depositing your rETH into AAVE and borrowing ETH. The rETH will always increase in value relative to ETH so there's no risk of liquidation. The interest charged for borrowing ETH is lower than the staking rewards for rETH so you should always be in profit... The risks are that: 1) A massive demand spike for ETH pushes up the variable interest rate for borrowing so it goes higher than your staking rewards for rETH, meaning you could lose out slightly compared to just holding. 2) A smart contract bug in Rocketpool renders rETH worthless. Your entire deposit is liquidated. In this case you would be left with the ETH you borrowed (e.g. maybe 75% of your deposit). This seems very unlikely, but it's worth considering this worst case scenario.
tldr; The notorious North Korean hacking group Lazarus, believed to be working on behalf of the North Korean government, currently holds over $47 million worth of crypto assets. The group's holdings include bitcoin (BTC), ether (ETH), Binance Coin (BNB), Binance USD (BUSD), and Aave (AAVE), with the majority allocated to BTC. The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation and Office of Foreign Assets Control are tracking 295 wallets belonging to the cybercrime unit. Lazarus has been responsible for several major hacks in the crypto industry, but recent reports suggest that thefts by the group have declined by 80% compared to last year. *This summary is auto generated by a bot and not meant to replace reading the original article. As always, DYOR.
AAVE is likely to be worth much more during a bullrun than it is worth now, imo.
#Chainlink Con-Arguments Below is a Chainlink con-argument written by etj103007. > **What is Chainlink?** > > *Disclaimer: I have interacted with smart contracts using Chainlink, though I don’t hold any of the token itself.* > > Chainlink is an oracle network, allowing smart contracts to receive (and send) external information. In short, it allows the blockchain to interact with the outside world. > > It is supported on many different blockchains, including the Ethereum Mainnet, its L2s, and sidechains such as Polygon. > > However, the Chainlink network itself is not a blockchain. Instead, it calls itself “blockchain-agnostic” meaning it can theoretically be used on any chain that wants to support it. > > Say you want send 10$ of a coin or token to a certain address every day. Well, if it was a stablecoin, it’d be pretty easy. But maybe it’s Ethereum, or WBTC, or some other token that fluctuates in price. As such, the amount of said token/coin worth 10$ always changes. Using Chainlink, you can avail the price of that token/coin, and be able to calculate the exact amount to send so that it equals 10$. There are many other situations just like this that the Chainlink network is used for. > > The Chainlink token serves a niche; it is used to pay the node operators for the data they deliver. Recently, LINK staking has launched with the advent of Chainlink Staking v0.1. This allows operators and users to stake their LINK to secure the network. > > Chainlink is used as an oracle by various DeFi protocols like AAVE, dYdX, Synthetix, by various NFT projects such as those created by the NBA, even decentralized insurance (Etherisc) and more. ([https://blog.chain.link/smart-contract-use-cases/](https://blog.chain.link/smart-contract-use-cases/)) > > # Pros of Chainlink (LINK) > > **1. Chainlink is secure, scalable, and reliable.** > > The nature of being a Chainlink node operator maintains these 3 qualities. Node operators are required to follow a set of guidelines for their nodes to ensure security. For example, nodes have to have backups for the nodes connecting to their data sources, snapshots of the chain for syncing, Ethereum to pay for gas, and more. > > Being decentralized and relying on the blockchain to secure the data feed transactions pretty much guarantees its security as well. > > Node operators also do their best to optimize the performance of their nodes and have also released multiple developments to increase scalability, such as the Off-Chain Reporting upgrade which has reduced operating costs by 90% ([https://blog.chain.link/off-chain-reporting-live-on-mainnet/](https://blog.chain.link/off-chain-reporting-live-on-mainnet/)) > > As said before, Chainlink (being based on smart contracts) can theoretically be used on any blockchain that wishes to adopt it. And with the use cases mentioned above ([https://blog.chain.link/smart-contract-use-cases/](https://blog.chain.link/smart-contract-use-cases/)), the only thing it needs is developers willing to adopt it into their respective blockchains. > > The Chainlink network also prides itself on its reliability. Being serviced by independent and reputable node operators such as Infura, Swisscom (telecom company), Huobi, Binance, and others, it relies on this network of operators to source the data needed onchain. As node operators need to stake their tokens as collateral, it also challenges them to offer good performance. > > For example, Chainlink held an “oracle Olympics” challenging operators to keep their uptime at 100% while undergoing several challenges. While 100% is impossible, the winners guaranteed 99.99%, ensuring that their nodes would be available for that amount of time while still surviving thru challenges. > > **2. Chainlink’s recently launched Chainlink Staking v.0.1 allows users to stake their tokens while securing the networks' nodes.** > > While currently only supporting the ETH/USD data feed on mainnet Ethereum, other data feeds will soon be supported. Meanwhile, Staking 0.2 is planned in 9-12 months and is expected to bring updates and developments to staking, and also allow withdrawals of currently staked LINK. > > Just like traditional staking, this version allows users to secure the network; unlike POS blockchains, Chainlink doesn’t run on a blockchain so stakers secure by raising alerts (if the oracle doesn’t report an update in 3 hours, for example). If the alerts are valid, they can earn LINK, improving the security of the network by penalizing unresponsive nodes. > > Reputation systems for nodes have also been developed, ensuring that nodes maintain their good performance and continue providing correct oracle prices. > > These two systems combined ensure every node performs well and allow users in the ecosystem to earn rewards while securing the network. > > **In conclusion:** > > Chainlink Network and its token will continue its developments in the next years as the demand for oracles increases across the crypto space. Its' progress in its tokenomics with the start of staking while simultaneously ensuring the performance of its nodes will be welcomed by users of the network. And as more and more chains support Chainlink, it won't be long until it'll be found everywhere in DeFi and other sectors. > > TLDR: LINK and its network is used in many sectors of crypto, is secure, scalable, and reliable, while its' tokenomics continue to progress. ***** Would you like to learn more? Check out the [Cointest archive](/r/CointestOfficial/wiki/cointest_archive#wiki_Chainlink) to find submissions for other topics.
> over regulation sucks - Only 2 coins from the top 25 from January 2018 are in profit (BTC, ETH) - Only 6 coins out of 3,000+ coins from January 2018 are in profit (BTC, ETH, BNB, DOGE, LINK, AAVE) - Today there are now around 25,000 coins that do absolutely nothing but provide hype and almost all investors will lose massive amounts of money in 99.9% of these projects like they did from back in 2013, 2018, etc. Generally, crypto has no product to generate revenue. The naive crypto "investor" is the only means to generate revenue by hyping up worthless tokens that founders gift to themselves and dump on gullible investors who fall for the technology, innovation and decentralization memes. Regulation is needed to protect the gullible, naive and clueless from VCs, Founders, Developers and Foundations which are preying on them.
AAVE. Never seen it mentioned here.
#Chainlink Con-Arguments Below is a Chainlink con-argument written by etj103007. > **What is Chainlink?** > > *Disclaimer: I have interacted with smart contracts using Chainlink, though I don’t hold any of the token itself.* > > Chainlink is an oracle network, allowing smart contracts to receive (and send) external information. In short, it allows the blockchain to interact with the outside world. > > It is supported on many different blockchains, including the Ethereum Mainnet, its L2s, and sidechains such as Polygon. > > However, the Chainlink network itself is not a blockchain. Instead, it calls itself “blockchain-agnostic” meaning it can theoretically be used on any chain that wants to support it. > > Say you want send 10$ of a coin or token to a certain address every day. Well, if it was a stablecoin, it’d be pretty easy. But maybe it’s Ethereum, or WBTC, or some other token that fluctuates in price. As such, the amount of said token/coin worth 10$ always changes. Using Chainlink, you can avail the price of that token/coin, and be able to calculate the exact amount to send so that it equals 10$. There are many other situations just like this that the Chainlink network is used for. > > The Chainlink token serves a niche; it is used to pay the node operators for the data they deliver. Recently, LINK staking has launched with the advent of Chainlink Staking v0.1. This allows operators and users to stake their LINK to secure the network. > > Chainlink is used as an oracle by various DeFi protocols like AAVE, dYdX, Synthetix, by various NFT projects such as those created by the NBA, even decentralized insurance (Etherisc) and more. ([https://blog.chain.link/smart-contract-use-cases/](https://blog.chain.link/smart-contract-use-cases/)) > > # Pros of Chainlink (LINK) > > **1. Chainlink is secure, scalable, and reliable.** > > The nature of being a Chainlink node operator maintains these 3 qualities. Node operators are required to follow a set of guidelines for their nodes to ensure security. For example, nodes have to have backups for the nodes connecting to their data sources, snapshots of the chain for syncing, Ethereum to pay for gas, and more. > > Being decentralized and relying on the blockchain to secure the data feed transactions pretty much guarantees its security as well. > > Node operators also do their best to optimize the performance of their nodes and have also released multiple developments to increase scalability, such as the Off-Chain Reporting upgrade which has reduced operating costs by 90% ([https://blog.chain.link/off-chain-reporting-live-on-mainnet/](https://blog.chain.link/off-chain-reporting-live-on-mainnet/)) > > As said before, Chainlink (being based on smart contracts) can theoretically be used on any blockchain that wishes to adopt it. And with the use cases mentioned above ([https://blog.chain.link/smart-contract-use-cases/](https://blog.chain.link/smart-contract-use-cases/)), the only thing it needs is developers willing to adopt it into their respective blockchains. > > The Chainlink network also prides itself on its reliability. Being serviced by independent and reputable node operators such as Infura, Swisscom (telecom company), Huobi, Binance, and others, it relies on this network of operators to source the data needed onchain. As node operators need to stake their tokens as collateral, it also challenges them to offer good performance. > > For example, Chainlink held an “oracle Olympics” challenging operators to keep their uptime at 100% while undergoing several challenges. While 100% is impossible, the winners guaranteed 99.99%, ensuring that their nodes would be available for that amount of time while still surviving thru challenges. > > **2. Chainlink’s recently launched Chainlink Staking v.0.1 allows users to stake their tokens while securing the networks' nodes.** > > While currently only supporting the ETH/USD data feed on mainnet Ethereum, other data feeds will soon be supported. Meanwhile, Staking 0.2 is planned in 9-12 months and is expected to bring updates and developments to staking, and also allow withdrawals of currently staked LINK. > > Just like traditional staking, this version allows users to secure the network; unlike POS blockchains, Chainlink doesn’t run on a blockchain so stakers secure by raising alerts (if the oracle doesn’t report an update in 3 hours, for example). If the alerts are valid, they can earn LINK, improving the security of the network by penalizing unresponsive nodes. > > Reputation systems for nodes have also been developed, ensuring that nodes maintain their good performance and continue providing correct oracle prices. > > These two systems combined ensure every node performs well and allow users in the ecosystem to earn rewards while securing the network. > > **In conclusion:** > > Chainlink Network and its token will continue its developments in the next years as the demand for oracles increases across the crypto space. Its' progress in its tokenomics with the start of staking while simultaneously ensuring the performance of its nodes will be welcomed by users of the network. And as more and more chains support Chainlink, it won't be long until it'll be found everywhere in DeFi and other sectors. > > TLDR: LINK and its network is used in many sectors of crypto, is secure, scalable, and reliable, while its' tokenomics continue to progress. ***** Would you like to learn more? Check out the [Cointest archive](/r/CointestOfficial/wiki/cointest_archive#wiki_Chainlink) to find submissions for other topics.
#Chainlink Pro-Arguments Below is a Chainlink pro-argument written by etj103007. > **What is Chainlink?** > > *Disclaimer: I have interacted with smart contracts using Chainlink, though I don’t hold any of the token itself.* > > Chainlink is an oracle network, allowing smart contracts to receive (and send) external information. In short, it allows the blockchain to interact with the outside world. > > It is supported on many different blockchains, including the Ethereum Mainnet, its L2s, and sidechains such as Polygon. > > However, the Chainlink network itself is not a blockchain. Instead, it calls itself “blockchain-agnostic” meaning it can theoretically be used on any chain that wants to support it. > > Say you want send 10$ of a coin or token to a certain address every day. Well, if it was a stablecoin, it’d be pretty easy. But maybe it’s Ethereum, or WBTC, or some other token that fluctuates in price. As such, the amount of said token/coin worth 10$ always changes. Using Chainlink, you can avail the price of that token/coin, and be able to calculate the exact amount to send so that it equals 10$. There are many other situations just like this that the Chainlink network is used for. > > The Chainlink token serves a niche; it is used to pay the node operators for the data they deliver. Recently, LINK staking has launched with the advent of Chainlink Staking v0.1. This allows operators and users to stake their LINK to secure the network. > > Chainlink is used as an oracle by various DeFi protocols like AAVE, dYdX, Synthetix, by various NFT projects such as those created by the NBA, even decentralized insurance (Etherisc) and more. ([https://blog.chain.link/smart-contract-use-cases/](https://blog.chain.link/smart-contract-use-cases/)) > > # Pros of Chainlink (LINK) > > **1. Chainlink is secure, scalable, and reliable.** > > The nature of being a Chainlink node operator maintains these 3 qualities. Node operators are required to follow a set of guidelines for their nodes to ensure security. For example, nodes have to have backups for the nodes connecting to their data sources, snapshots of the chain for syncing, Ethereum to pay for gas, and more. > > Being decentralized and relying on the blockchain to secure the data feed transactions pretty much guarantees its security as well. > > Node operators also do their best to optimize the performance of their nodes and have also released multiple developments to increase scalability, such as the Off-Chain Reporting upgrade which has reduced operating costs by 90% ([https://blog.chain.link/off-chain-reporting-live-on-mainnet/](https://blog.chain.link/off-chain-reporting-live-on-mainnet/)) > > As said before, Chainlink (being based on smart contracts) can theoretically be used on any blockchain that wishes to adopt it. And with the use cases mentioned above ([https://blog.chain.link/smart-contract-use-cases/](https://blog.chain.link/smart-contract-use-cases/)), the only thing it needs is developers willing to adopt it into their respective blockchains. > > The Chainlink network also prides itself on its reliability. Being serviced by independent and reputable node operators such as Infura, Swisscom (telecom company), Huobi, Binance, and others, it relies on this network of operators to source the data needed onchain. As node operators need to stake their tokens as collateral, it also challenges them to offer good performance. > > For example, Chainlink held an “oracle Olympics” challenging operators to keep their uptime at 100% while undergoing several challenges. While 100% is impossible, the winners guaranteed 99.99%, ensuring that their nodes would be available for that amount of time while still surviving thru challenges. > > **2. Chainlink’s recently launched Chainlink Staking v.0.1 allows users to stake their tokens while securing the networks' nodes.** > > While currently only supporting the ETH/USD data feed on mainnet Ethereum, other data feeds will soon be supported. Meanwhile, Staking 0.2 is planned in 9-12 months and is expected to bring updates and developments to staking, and also allow withdrawals of currently staked LINK. > > Just like traditional staking, this version allows users to secure the network; unlike POS blockchains, Chainlink doesn’t run on a blockchain so stakers secure by raising alerts (if the oracle doesn’t report an update in 3 hours, for example). If the alerts are valid, they can earn LINK, improving the security of the network by penalizing unresponsive nodes. > > Reputation systems for nodes have also been developed, ensuring that nodes maintain their good performance and continue providing correct oracle prices. > > These two systems combined ensure every node performs well and allow users in the ecosystem to earn rewards while securing the network. > > **In conclusion:** > > Chainlink Network and its token will continue its developments in the next years as the demand for oracles increases across the crypto space. Its' progress in its tokenomics with the start of staking while simultaneously ensuring the performance of its nodes will be welcomed by users of the network. And as more and more chains support Chainlink, it won't be long until it'll be found everywhere in DeFi and other sectors. > > TLDR: LINK and its network is used in many sectors of crypto, is secure, scalable, and reliable, while its' tokenomics continue to progress. ***** Would you like to learn more? Check out the [Cointest archive](/r/CointestOfficial/wiki/cointest_archive#wiki_Chainlink) to find submissions for other topics.
#Chainlink Pro-Arguments Below is a Chainlink pro-argument written by etj103007. > **What is Chainlink?** > > *Disclaimer: I have interacted with smart contracts using Chainlink, though I don’t hold any of the token itself.* > > Chainlink is an oracle network, allowing smart contracts to receive (and send) external information. In short, it allows the blockchain to interact with the outside world. > > It is supported on many different blockchains, including the Ethereum Mainnet, its L2s, and sidechains such as Polygon. > > However, the Chainlink network itself is not a blockchain. Instead, it calls itself “blockchain-agnostic” meaning it can theoretically be used on any chain that wants to support it. > > Say you want send 10$ of a coin or token to a certain address every day. Well, if it was a stablecoin, it’d be pretty easy. But maybe it’s Ethereum, or WBTC, or some other token that fluctuates in price. As such, the amount of said token/coin worth 10$ always changes. Using Chainlink, you can avail the price of that token/coin, and be able to calculate the exact amount to send so that it equals 10$. There are many other situations just like this that the Chainlink network is used for. > > The Chainlink token serves a niche; it is used to pay the node operators for the data they deliver. Recently, LINK staking has launched with the advent of Chainlink Staking v0.1. This allows operators and users to stake their LINK to secure the network. > > Chainlink is used as an oracle by various DeFi protocols like AAVE, dYdX, Synthetix, by various NFT projects such as those created by the NBA, even decentralized insurance (Etherisc) and more. ([https://blog.chain.link/smart-contract-use-cases/](https://blog.chain.link/smart-contract-use-cases/)) > > # Pros of Chainlink (LINK) > > **1. Chainlink is secure, scalable, and reliable.** > > The nature of being a Chainlink node operator maintains these 3 qualities. Node operators are required to follow a set of guidelines for their nodes to ensure security. For example, nodes have to have backups for the nodes connecting to their data sources, snapshots of the chain for syncing, Ethereum to pay for gas, and more. > > Being decentralized and relying on the blockchain to secure the data feed transactions pretty much guarantees its security as well. > > Node operators also do their best to optimize the performance of their nodes and have also released multiple developments to increase scalability, such as the Off-Chain Reporting upgrade which has reduced operating costs by 90% ([https://blog.chain.link/off-chain-reporting-live-on-mainnet/](https://blog.chain.link/off-chain-reporting-live-on-mainnet/)) > > As said before, Chainlink (being based on smart contracts) can theoretically be used on any blockchain that wishes to adopt it. And with the use cases mentioned above ([https://blog.chain.link/smart-contract-use-cases/](https://blog.chain.link/smart-contract-use-cases/)), the only thing it needs is developers willing to adopt it into their respective blockchains. > > The Chainlink network also prides itself on its reliability. Being serviced by independent and reputable node operators such as Infura, Swisscom (telecom company), Huobi, Binance, and others, it relies on this network of operators to source the data needed onchain. As node operators need to stake their tokens as collateral, it also challenges them to offer good performance. > > For example, Chainlink held an “oracle Olympics” challenging operators to keep their uptime at 100% while undergoing several challenges. While 100% is impossible, the winners guaranteed 99.99%, ensuring that their nodes would be available for that amount of time while still surviving thru challenges. > > **2. Chainlink’s recently launched Chainlink Staking v.0.1 allows users to stake their tokens while securing the networks' nodes.** > > While currently only supporting the ETH/USD data feed on mainnet Ethereum, other data feeds will soon be supported. Meanwhile, Staking 0.2 is planned in 9-12 months and is expected to bring updates and developments to staking, and also allow withdrawals of currently staked LINK. > > Just like traditional staking, this version allows users to secure the network; unlike POS blockchains, Chainlink doesn’t run on a blockchain so stakers secure by raising alerts (if the oracle doesn’t report an update in 3 hours, for example). If the alerts are valid, they can earn LINK, improving the security of the network by penalizing unresponsive nodes. > > Reputation systems for nodes have also been developed, ensuring that nodes maintain their good performance and continue providing correct oracle prices. > > These two systems combined ensure every node performs well and allow users in the ecosystem to earn rewards while securing the network. > > **In conclusion:** > > Chainlink Network and its token will continue its developments in the next years as the demand for oracles increases across the crypto space. Its' progress in its tokenomics with the start of staking while simultaneously ensuring the performance of its nodes will be welcomed by users of the network. And as more and more chains support Chainlink, it won't be long until it'll be found everywhere in DeFi and other sectors. > > TLDR: LINK and its network is used in many sectors of crypto, is secure, scalable, and reliable, while its' tokenomics continue to progress. ***** Would you like to learn more? Check out the [Cointest archive](/r/CointestOfficial/wiki/cointest_archive#wiki_Chainlink) to find submissions for other topics.
It would have to be a coin who still performed very well during the bear but still had visibility and growth margin so.. I'd say ETH, LINK and AAVE are very good candidates for eventual decent amounts of profit.
I don’t think there is anything too good to be true about it. Interest accumulates using tried and true methods like AAVE. Then you’re either lucky or unlucky, but you never lose your principal. The ease of it is what I’m asking about though. Anything else out there?
#Polygon Pro-Arguments Below is a Polygon pro-argument written by Maleficent_Plankton. > ####**High Efficiency** > > **Very Fast network** > > The main benefit of using the Polygon PoS network is that it's an Ethereum scaling solution that provides much faster and cheaper transactions. > > * **High Throughput**: Current throughput is 350 TPS for 21k gas transfers and ~150 for ERC-20 tokens. It can go faster as a [7200 TPS test with 122 validators has shown](https://cryptoslate.com/matic-testnet-just-powered-ethereum-eth-to-7200-tps-dapps-next/), but Polygon decided to keep the limit at 30M gas per block to combat spam and storage bloat. > * **Fast Block Times**: It has very-fast [2-second average block times](https://polygonscan.com/chart/blocktime). Though due to its finality being probabilistic and high chance of reorgs, you would want to wait ~32 blocks or 1 minute before assuming finality. > > **Lower Fees than L2** > > * Fees are extremely cheap, so much that [validators have been colluding to set the priority fee at 30 Gwei](https://cryptoslate.com/polygon-matic-to-raise-gas-fee-to-30-gwei-to-prevent-spam-transactions/) to combat spam ever since [Polygon co-founder Sandeep's recommendation for it in Oct 2021](https://forum.polygon.technology/t/recommended-min-gas-price-setting/7604). > * Even with the artificially-inflated fees, Polygon transfer fees still only cost $0.001 while competing L2 rollup transfer fees are usually 10x to 100x more expensive in the [$0.02 to $0.20 range](https://l2fees.info/). > * A lot of games like Decentraland and The Sandbox moved to Polygon because they are able to airdrop NFTs to thousands of players at negligible costs. > > ####**Benefits from a synergistic relationship with Ethereum** > > There is a lot of overlap between the Ethereum and Polygon communities, and they both benefit from it. > > While Polygon is technically a sidechain, it helps offload a lot of traffic off Ethereum L1 and thus helps scale it. Thus, it's filling in the same role as an L2. > > * Polygon copies a lot of Ethereum's code and updates. For example, Polygon's London update for EIP-1559 is copied from Ethereum's London update. > * Nearly any wallet that works for Ethereum also works for Polygon. > * Polygon and Ethereum both use EVM for smart contracts, so it's easy for Ethereum's large number of devs to work on Polygon. Their blockchain explorers are also almost identical, so it's easy to audit transactions between them. > * Polygon's Bor block producer layer runs a version of Geth (the Go implementation of Ethereum), so they share similar consensus clients. > * Polygon generates hundreds of thousands of dollars of transactions fees for Ethereum through [MATIC Token transfers](https://etherscan.io/token/0x7d1afa7b718fb893db30a3abc0cfc608aacfebb0), [PoS Bridge transfers](https://etherscan.io/address/0xa0c68c638235ee32657e8f720a23cec1bfc77c77), and their [Root Chain Proxy](https://etherscan.io/address/0x86e4dc95c7fbdbf52e33d563bbdb00823894c287) checkpoints every 30-45 minutes. > * Ethereum provides security for Polygon PoS through [their checkpoints](https://wiki.polygon.technology/docs/pos/heimdall/checkpoint/), which are necessary as Polygon bridge proofs. MATIC tokens are also [staked on the Ethereum network](https://wiki.polygon.technology/docs/faq/staking-faq/). > > ####**High TVL and app support** > > * **Top 10**: Polygon's TVL has declined greatly in the bear market [to $1.2B](https://defillama.com/chains), but it's still enough to hang onto its Top 10 spot. Its market cap is also still in the [top 10 at $10B](https://www.coingecko.com/en/coins/polygon). > * **Many dApps** like OpenSea, AAVE, Curve, and Uniswap support Polygon. **Reddit's Collectible Avatars** launched on Polygon PoS, which gave it a lot of social media publicity. > * **CEX support**: Most of the largest CEXs like Binance, Coinbase, and Kraken now support the Polygon network for withdrawals. > * **Metaverse**: The 2 largest metaverse games, Decentraland and The Sandbox uses Polygon for their player item NFTs. > > ####**Upcoming Polygon zkEVM** > > The whole Ethereum community is very excited for zkEVMs. > > Polygon was the first to launch a [public zkEVM testnet](https://polygon.technology/blog/polygon-zkevm-public-testnet-the-next-chapter-for-ethereum) in Oct 2022. They already have a [mainnet launch date of March 27, 2023](https://polygon.technology/blog/to-ethereum-with-love-announcing-polygon-zkevm-mainnet-beta-on-march-27th), and everyone is looking forward to it. > > #####**Nakamoto Coefficient is increasing** > > Polygon has a [limit of 100 validators](https://wiki.polygon.technology/docs/maintain/validate/validator-responsibilities/). While this is still quite low, it actually has a bigger Nakamoto Coefficient than both Bitcoin and Ethereum. The more important thing is that it's increasing. Only several months ago, it only took 5 validators to reach 50% stake of the network. Now it has increased to [7 staking validators](https://polygonscan.com/stat/miner?range=14&blocktype=blocks) of MATIC. You can track the identities of the validators, and they all seem to be distinct organizations. > > This is partially thanks to how its [staking website](https://staking.polygon.technology/validators) encourages delegates to stake with smaller validators. Validators with large stakes are hidden on the website while only the smaller ones are shown. There is also a message at the top saying: "To distribute power on the network, please delegate to other top performing validators." > > ####**Great user experience** > > I personally complain a lot about Polygon's centralization and lack of transparency. But I still use Polygon PoS more than any other network. > > Ultimately what matters to me is that it is fast, cheap, has a huge amount of dApps, has good CEX adoption, and has a great blockchain explorer. And those combined lead to a great user experience. > > For new users who don't have MATIC gas tokens, there is a [Polygon Wallet Suite](https://wallet.polygon.technology/polygon/gas-swap) where you can use meta transactions to convert bridged ETH to MATIC without first needing MATIC. > > ####**Long-term Economic Sustainability** > > - The MATIC token is used for staking, and those rewards come from both a token pool and from transaction fee. The [1.2B token pool allocated to Validator Rewards is expected to run out in 2023](https://docs.polygon.technology/docs/maintain/validator/rewards/), after which there will be no more supply inflation. Fifth year validator rewards from the 12% pre-allocated supply will total $150M. After the 5th year, validators are meant to survive on transaction fees alone. > - Currently, [transaction Fees generate $70M annually, with $40M of it burned](https://tokenterminal.com/terminal/projects/polygon). This equates to $300K per validator annually. That's more than enough to run a validator annually. So besides Ethereum, this is one of the few networks with an economically-sustainable security model without inflation. ***** Would you like to learn more? Check out the [Cointest archive](/r/CointestOfficial/wiki/cointest_archive#wiki_Polygon) to find submissions for other topics.
#Polygon Pro-Arguments Below is a Polygon pro-argument written by Maleficent_Plankton. > ####**High Efficiency** > > **Very Fast network** > > The main benefit of using the Polygon PoS network is that it's an Ethereum scaling solution that provides much faster and cheaper transactions. > > * **High Throughput**: Current throughput is 350 TPS for 21k gas transfers and ~150 for ERC-20 tokens. It can go faster as a [7200 TPS test with 122 validators has shown](https://cryptoslate.com/matic-testnet-just-powered-ethereum-eth-to-7200-tps-dapps-next/), but Polygon decided to keep the limit at 30M gas per block to combat spam and storage bloat. > * **Fast Block Times**: It has very-fast [2-second average block times](https://polygonscan.com/chart/blocktime). Though due to its finality being probabilistic and high chance of reorgs, you would want to wait ~32 blocks or 1 minute before assuming finality. > > **Lower Fees than L2** > > * Fees are extremely cheap, so much that [validators have been colluding to set the priority fee at 30 Gwei](https://cryptoslate.com/polygon-matic-to-raise-gas-fee-to-30-gwei-to-prevent-spam-transactions/) to combat spam ever since [Polygon co-founder Sandeep's recommendation for it in Oct 2021](https://forum.polygon.technology/t/recommended-min-gas-price-setting/7604). > * Even with the artificially-inflated fees, Polygon transfer fees still only cost $0.001 while competing L2 rollup transfer fees are usually 10x to 100x more expensive in the [$0.02 to $0.20 range](https://l2fees.info/). > * A lot of games like Decentraland and The Sandbox moved to Polygon because they are able to airdrop NFTs to thousands of players at negligible costs. > > ####**Benefits from a synergistic relationship with Ethereum** > > There is a lot of overlap between the Ethereum and Polygon communities, and they both benefit from it. > > While Polygon is technically a sidechain, it helps offload a lot of traffic off Ethereum L1 and thus helps scale it. Thus, it's filling in the same role as an L2. > > * Polygon copies a lot of Ethereum's code and updates. For example, Polygon's London update for EIP-1559 is copied from Ethereum's London update. > * Nearly any wallet that works for Ethereum also works for Polygon. > * Polygon and Ethereum both use EVM for smart contracts, so it's easy for Ethereum's large number of devs to work on Polygon. Their blockchain explorers are also almost identical, so it's easy to audit transactions between them. > * Polygon's Bor block producer layer runs a version of Geth (the Go implementation of Ethereum), so they share similar consensus clients. > * Polygon generates hundreds of thousands of dollars of transactions fees for Ethereum through [MATIC Token transfers](https://etherscan.io/token/0x7d1afa7b718fb893db30a3abc0cfc608aacfebb0), [PoS Bridge transfers](https://etherscan.io/address/0xa0c68c638235ee32657e8f720a23cec1bfc77c77), and their [Root Chain Proxy](https://etherscan.io/address/0x86e4dc95c7fbdbf52e33d563bbdb00823894c287) checkpoints every 30-45 minutes. > * Ethereum provides security for Polygon PoS through [their checkpoints](https://wiki.polygon.technology/docs/pos/heimdall/checkpoint/), which are necessary as Polygon bridge proofs. MATIC tokens are also [staked on the Ethereum network](https://wiki.polygon.technology/docs/faq/staking-faq/). > > ####**High TVL and app support** > > * **Top 10**: Polygon's TVL has declined greatly in the bear market [to $1.2B](https://defillama.com/chains), but it's still enough to hang onto its Top 10 spot. Its market cap is also still in the [top 10 at $10B](https://www.coingecko.com/en/coins/polygon). > * **Many dApps** like OpenSea, AAVE, Curve, and Uniswap support Polygon. **Reddit's Collectible Avatars** launched on Polygon PoS, which gave it a lot of social media publicity. > * **CEX support**: Most of the largest CEXs like Binance, Coinbase, and Kraken now support the Polygon network for withdrawals. > * **Metaverse**: The 2 largest metaverse games, Decentraland and The Sandbox uses Polygon for their player item NFTs. > > ####**Upcoming Polygon zkEVM** > > The whole Ethereum community is very excited for zkEVMs. > > Polygon was the first to launch a [public zkEVM testnet](https://polygon.technology/blog/polygon-zkevm-public-testnet-the-next-chapter-for-ethereum) in Oct 2022. They already have a [mainnet launch date of March 27, 2023](https://polygon.technology/blog/to-ethereum-with-love-announcing-polygon-zkevm-mainnet-beta-on-march-27th), and everyone is looking forward to it. > > #####**Nakamoto Coefficient is increasing** > > Polygon has a [limit of 100 validators](https://wiki.polygon.technology/docs/maintain/validate/validator-responsibilities/). While this is still quite low, it actually has a bigger Nakamoto Coefficient than both Bitcoin and Ethereum. The more important thing is that it's increasing. Only several months ago, it only took 5 validators to reach 50% stake of the network. Now it has increased to [7 staking validators](https://polygonscan.com/stat/miner?range=14&blocktype=blocks) of MATIC. You can track the identities of the validators, and they all seem to be distinct organizations. > > This is partially thanks to how its [staking website](https://staking.polygon.technology/validators) encourages delegates to stake with smaller validators. Validators with large stakes are hidden on the website while only the smaller ones are shown. There is also a message at the top saying: "To distribute power on the network, please delegate to other top performing validators." > > ####**Great user experience** > > I personally complain a lot about Polygon's centralization and lack of transparency. But I still use Polygon PoS more than any other network. > > Ultimately what matters to me is that it is fast, cheap, has a huge amount of dApps, has good CEX adoption, and has a great blockchain explorer. And those combined lead to a great user experience. > > For new users who don't have MATIC gas tokens, there is a [Polygon Wallet Suite](https://wallet.polygon.technology/polygon/gas-swap) where you can use meta transactions to convert bridged ETH to MATIC without first needing MATIC. > > ####**Long-term Economic Sustainability** > > - The MATIC token is used for staking, and those rewards come from both a token pool and from transaction fee. The [1.2B token pool allocated to Validator Rewards is expected to run out in 2023](https://docs.polygon.technology/docs/maintain/validator/rewards/), after which there will be no more supply inflation. Fifth year validator rewards from the 12% pre-allocated supply will total $150M. After the 5th year, validators are meant to survive on transaction fees alone. > - Currently, [transaction Fees generate $70M annually, with $40M of it burned](https://tokenterminal.com/terminal/projects/polygon). This equates to $300K per validator annually. That's more than enough to run a validator annually. So besides Ethereum, this is one of the few networks with an economically-sustainable security model without inflation. ***** Would you like to learn more? Check out the [Cointest archive](/r/CointestOfficial/wiki/cointest_archive#wiki_Polygon) to find submissions for other topics.
SOL and AAVE didn't dump much
MKR and AAVE climbing is a good sign for the cryptosphere
AAVE usually recovers surprisingly fast from dips also.
AAVE isn't dipping at all, great little run
#Chainlink Pro-Arguments Below is a Chainlink pro-argument written by etj103007. > **What is Chainlink?** > > *Disclaimer: I have interacted with smart contracts using Chainlink, though I don’t hold any of the token itself.* > > Chainlink is an oracle network, allowing smart contracts to receive (and send) external information. In short, it allows the blockchain to interact with the outside world. > > It is supported on many different blockchains, including the Ethereum Mainnet, its L2s, and sidechains such as Polygon. > > However, the Chainlink network itself is not a blockchain. Instead, it calls itself “blockchain-agnostic” meaning it can theoretically be used on any chain that wants to support it. > > Say you want send 10$ of a coin or token to a certain address every day. Well, if it was a stablecoin, it’d be pretty easy. But maybe it’s Ethereum, or WBTC, or some other token that fluctuates in price. As such, the amount of said token/coin worth 10$ always changes. Using Chainlink, you can avail the price of that token/coin, and be able to calculate the exact amount to send so that it equals 10$. There are many other situations just like this that the Chainlink network is used for. > > The Chainlink token serves a niche; it is used to pay the node operators for the data they deliver. Recently, LINK staking has launched with the advent of Chainlink Staking v0.1. This allows operators and users to stake their LINK to secure the network. > > Chainlink is used as an oracle by various DeFi protocols like AAVE, dYdX, Synthetix, by various NFT projects such as those created by the NBA, even decentralized insurance (Etherisc) and more. ([https://blog.chain.link/smart-contract-use-cases/](https://blog.chain.link/smart-contract-use-cases/)) > > # Pros of Chainlink (LINK) > > **1. Chainlink is secure, scalable, and reliable.** > > The nature of being a Chainlink node operator maintains these 3 qualities. Node operators are required to follow a set of guidelines for their nodes to ensure security. For example, nodes have to have backups for the nodes connecting to their data sources, snapshots of the chain for syncing, Ethereum to pay for gas, and more. > > Being decentralized and relying on the blockchain to secure the data feed transactions pretty much guarantees its security as well. > > Node operators also do their best to optimize the performance of their nodes and have also released multiple developments to increase scalability, such as the Off-Chain Reporting upgrade which has reduced operating costs by 90% ([https://blog.chain.link/off-chain-reporting-live-on-mainnet/](https://blog.chain.link/off-chain-reporting-live-on-mainnet/)) > > As said before, Chainlink (being based on smart contracts) can theoretically be used on any blockchain that wishes to adopt it. And with the use cases mentioned above ([https://blog.chain.link/smart-contract-use-cases/](https://blog.chain.link/smart-contract-use-cases/)), the only thing it needs is developers willing to adopt it into their respective blockchains. > > The Chainlink network also prides itself on its reliability. Being serviced by independent and reputable node operators such as Infura, Swisscom (telecom company), Huobi, Binance, and others, it relies on this network of operators to source the data needed onchain. As node operators need to stake their tokens as collateral, it also challenges them to offer good performance. > > For example, Chainlink held an “oracle Olympics” challenging operators to keep their uptime at 100% while undergoing several challenges. While 100% is impossible, the winners guaranteed 99.99%, ensuring that their nodes would be available for that amount of time while still surviving thru challenges. > > **2. Chainlink’s recently launched Chainlink Staking v.0.1 allows users to stake their tokens while securing the networks' nodes.** > > While currently only supporting the ETH/USD data feed on mainnet Ethereum, other data feeds will soon be supported. Meanwhile, Staking 0.2 is planned in 9-12 months and is expected to bring updates and developments to staking, and also allow withdrawals of currently staked LINK. > > Just like traditional staking, this version allows users to secure the network; unlike POS blockchains, Chainlink doesn’t run on a blockchain so stakers secure by raising alerts (if the oracle doesn’t report an update in 3 hours, for example). If the alerts are valid, they can earn LINK, improving the security of the network by penalizing unresponsive nodes. > > Reputation systems for nodes have also been developed, ensuring that nodes maintain their good performance and continue providing correct oracle prices. > > These two systems combined ensure every node performs well and allow users in the ecosystem to earn rewards while securing the network. > > **In conclusion:** > > Chainlink Network and its token will continue its developments in the next years as the demand for oracles increases across the crypto space. Its' progress in its tokenomics with the start of staking while simultaneously ensuring the performance of its nodes will be welcomed by users of the network. And as more and more chains support Chainlink, it won't be long until it'll be found everywhere in DeFi and other sectors. > > TLDR: LINK and its network is used in many sectors of crypto, is secure, scalable, and reliable, while its' tokenomics continue to progress. ***** Would you like to learn more? Check out the [Cointest archive](/r/CointestOfficial/wiki/cointest_archive#wiki_Chainlink) to find submissions for other topics.
Agree with IOTA. AAVE and GRT seem to be quite solid projects though.
I will dump my AAVE, BAT, GRT, IOTA, and ALGO at first palatable chance I get
Best long-term investments in my opinion: 1st BTC 2nd ETH 3rd ATOM/AAVE/LINK
Why would you trade your the superior asset for inferior asset? If you need fiat just use your crypto as collateral to borrow fiat through AAVE
> They could steal 6x that if they wished from Execution Layer. What prevents that? Trust. You plaster that nonsense everywhere. It's so disingenuous it's funny. No, what prevents it is loss of business. They're contractors. Get over it. I'm aware of how DAO governance works, thank you very much, and as I stated they are all anything but decentralized. And yet, Lido staking and security are not exposed to LDO nearly as much as RP staking and security are exposed to RPL. Insisting on your disdain for VC funding doesn't change that. Delegation is yet another concentration instrument, it's funny you're proud of it. AAVE has the famous Aavechan - thousands of delegates, sometimes enough for passing proposals outright. The reality? One guy yields most power and manipulates everyone's votes and opinions who follow like sheep more blindly than Trump supporters: see https://app.aave.com/governance/proposal/289/ and https://governance.aave.com/t/arfc-acquire-crv-with-treasury-usdt/14251
That's incorrect. Node operators for lido, coinbase, kraken act as contractors, they get payment from the fees raised by the staking platforms. Also, nothing wrong with VC funding - in fact it's preferred as they bear the risk temporarily while the platform can grow organically and safely using a fee model, rather than having its entire security and tokenomics rely on the market value of a native token and its inflation controlled by a select few. Lido's staking security isn't reliant on the value of the LDO token, whatever its centralization extent, so your point there is moot. Node operators in Lido don't have any less incentive to behave honestly if LDO sinks, whereas in Rocketpool incentive for good behavior is completely reliant on RPL value. Otherwise, all existing DAOs whose members aren't required to be active users of the product are practically scams in my book, including AAVE and RPL. It's ironic seeing you call out LDO (given the RPL initial allocation and distribution), but I didn't expect otherwise. Rocketpool defenders had started giving sad echoes a good while back.
So many people overlook AAVE and I AAVE no idea why lol.. in my opinion it's Maker 2.0 but whatever, you take the wheel of your own car obviously 
ETH, MOONs, DONUTs, CONEs and AAVE are my biggest bets. I would include also BTC but that's for rich people lol.. maybe if someday I get over 50k to spend.
Thank you! My crying AAVE bag really needed this hopium!
I used to love playing around with AAVE. Great post.
AAVE is a very strong player in the lending market... I believe they're protocol will be successful, although I don't hold any of their token. I think everyone is in a state of trying to figure out what is a governance token worth... the protocol does well... does that mean a vote about the direction of the protocol is now more valuable? It's unclear to me... some governance tokens also grant rights to some share of revenue generated by the protocol so they have value in thay way.
Blockchain Capital’s portfolio consistent projects like AAVE, Anchorage Digital, Matter Labs, and EignLayer to name a few and do Defi/Cefi and internalized infrastructure. I get what you’re saying though. I have been burnt by some VC backed projects and am weary of their involvement. This news has me bullish though.
#Chainlink Pro-Arguments Below is a Chainlink pro-argument written by etj103007. > **What is Chainlink?** > > *Disclaimer: I have interacted with smart contracts using Chainlink, though I don’t hold any of the token itself.* > > Chainlink is an oracle network, allowing smart contracts to receive (and send) external information. In short, it allows the blockchain to interact with the outside world. > > It is supported on many different blockchains, including the Ethereum Mainnet, its L2s, and sidechains such as Polygon. > > However, the Chainlink network itself is not a blockchain. Instead, it calls itself “blockchain-agnostic” meaning it can theoretically be used on any chain that wants to support it. > > Say you want send 10$ of a coin or token to a certain address every day. Well, if it was a stablecoin, it’d be pretty easy. But maybe it’s Ethereum, or WBTC, or some other token that fluctuates in price. As such, the amount of said token/coin worth 10$ always changes. Using Chainlink, you can avail the price of that token/coin, and be able to calculate the exact amount to send so that it equals 10$. There are many other situations just like this that the Chainlink network is used for. > > The Chainlink token serves a niche; it is used to pay the node operators for the data they deliver. Recently, LINK staking has launched with the advent of Chainlink Staking v0.1. This allows operators and users to stake their LINK to secure the network. > > Chainlink is used as an oracle by various DeFi protocols like AAVE, dYdX, Synthetix, by various NFT projects such as those created by the NBA, even decentralized insurance (Etherisc) and more. ([https://blog.chain.link/smart-contract-use-cases/](https://blog.chain.link/smart-contract-use-cases/)) > > # Pros of Chainlink (LINK) > > **1. Chainlink is secure, scalable, and reliable.** > > The nature of being a Chainlink node operator maintains these 3 qualities. Node operators are required to follow a set of guidelines for their nodes to ensure security. For example, nodes have to have backups for the nodes connecting to their data sources, snapshots of the chain for syncing, Ethereum to pay for gas, and more. > > Being decentralized and relying on the blockchain to secure the data feed transactions pretty much guarantees its security as well. > > Node operators also do their best to optimize the performance of their nodes and have also released multiple developments to increase scalability, such as the Off-Chain Reporting upgrade which has reduced operating costs by 90% ([https://blog.chain.link/off-chain-reporting-live-on-mainnet/](https://blog.chain.link/off-chain-reporting-live-on-mainnet/)) > > As said before, Chainlink (being based on smart contracts) can theoretically be used on any blockchain that wishes to adopt it. And with the use cases mentioned above ([https://blog.chain.link/smart-contract-use-cases/](https://blog.chain.link/smart-contract-use-cases/)), the only thing it needs is developers willing to adopt it into their respective blockchains. > > The Chainlink network also prides itself on its reliability. Being serviced by independent and reputable node operators such as Infura, Swisscom (telecom company), Huobi, Binance, and others, it relies on this network of operators to source the data needed onchain. As node operators need to stake their tokens as collateral, it also challenges them to offer good performance. > > For example, Chainlink held an “oracle Olympics” challenging operators to keep their uptime at 100% while undergoing several challenges. While 100% is impossible, the winners guaranteed 99.99%, ensuring that their nodes would be available for that amount of time while still surviving thru challenges. > > **2. Chainlink’s recently launched Chainlink Staking v.0.1 allows users to stake their tokens while securing the networks' nodes.** > > While currently only supporting the ETH/USD data feed on mainnet Ethereum, other data feeds will soon be supported. Meanwhile, Staking 0.2 is planned in 9-12 months and is expected to bring updates and developments to staking, and also allow withdrawals of currently staked LINK. > > Just like traditional staking, this version allows users to secure the network; unlike POS blockchains, Chainlink doesn’t run on a blockchain so stakers secure by raising alerts (if the oracle doesn’t report an update in 3 hours, for example). If the alerts are valid, they can earn LINK, improving the security of the network by penalizing unresponsive nodes. > > Reputation systems for nodes have also been developed, ensuring that nodes maintain their good performance and continue providing correct oracle prices. > > These two systems combined ensure every node performs well and allow users in the ecosystem to earn rewards while securing the network. > > **In conclusion:** > > Chainlink Network and its token will continue its developments in the next years as the demand for oracles increases across the crypto space. Its' progress in its tokenomics with the start of staking while simultaneously ensuring the performance of its nodes will be welcomed by users of the network. And as more and more chains support Chainlink, it won't be long until it'll be found everywhere in DeFi and other sectors. > > TLDR: LINK and its network is used in many sectors of crypto, is secure, scalable, and reliable, while its' tokenomics continue to progress. ***** Would you like to learn more? Check out the [Cointest archive](/r/CointestOfficial/wiki/cointest_archive#wiki_Chainlink) to find submissions for other topics.
If I don't land a full-time job soon I'm going to have to take more crypto out or add to the loan I already have on AAVE.
The most profitable major altcoin for the past week was AAVE with a growth of 17%. Any happy owners here?
**A lending platform like AAVE but for RCP would be a dream come true**
I would choose AAVE because of the growth margin it may have if we use the MAKER coin example in comparison as another borrow/lending coin, because past history seems to show it has a stable growth with BTC in the previous bullrun and because it is already a relatively trusted platform and known within the business industry.
Cried in AAVE and AXS😭
Will AAVE close September around $80 again?
AAVE does that from time to time.
What's with the spooky pump on AAVE?
I'm trying to do a tx on AAVE, just gettting an asset out it's at $.72 and the same with holograph
I used OP an hour ago and tx was like $.10 now it's surged up to $.9 to $1 ridiculus I just want to get my stables out of AAVE
#Polygon Pro-Arguments Below is a Polygon pro-argument written by Maleficent_Plankton. > ####**High Efficiency** > > **Very Fast network** > > The main benefit of using the Polygon PoS network is that it's an Ethereum scaling solution that provides much faster and cheaper transactions. > > * **High Throughput**: Current throughput is 350 TPS for 21k gas transfers and ~150 for ERC-20 tokens. It can go faster as a [7200 TPS test with 122 validators has shown](https://cryptoslate.com/matic-testnet-just-powered-ethereum-eth-to-7200-tps-dapps-next/), but Polygon decided to keep the limit at 30M gas per block to combat spam and storage bloat. > * **Fast Block Times**: It has very-fast [2-second average block times](https://polygonscan.com/chart/blocktime). Though due to its finality being probabilistic and high chance of reorgs, you would want to wait ~32 blocks or 1 minute before assuming finality. > > **Lower Fees than L2** > > * Fees are extremely cheap, so much that [validators have been colluding to set the priority fee at 30 Gwei](https://cryptoslate.com/polygon-matic-to-raise-gas-fee-to-30-gwei-to-prevent-spam-transactions/) to combat spam ever since [Polygon co-founder Sandeep's recommendation for it in Oct 2021](https://forum.polygon.technology/t/recommended-min-gas-price-setting/7604). > * Even with the artificially-inflated fees, Polygon transfer fees still only cost $0.001 while competing L2 rollup transfer fees are usually 10x to 100x more expensive in the [$0.02 to $0.20 range](https://l2fees.info/). > * A lot of games like Decentraland and The Sandbox moved to Polygon because they are able to airdrop NFTs to thousands of players at negligible costs. > > ####**Benefits from a synergistic relationship with Ethereum** > > There is a lot of overlap between the Ethereum and Polygon communities, and they both benefit from it. > > While Polygon is technically a sidechain, it helps offload a lot of traffic off Ethereum L1 and thus helps scale it. Thus, it's filling in the same role as an L2. > > * Polygon copies a lot of Ethereum's code and updates. For example, Polygon's London update for EIP-1559 is copied from Ethereum's London update. > * Nearly any wallet that works for Ethereum also works for Polygon. > * Polygon and Ethereum both use EVM for smart contracts, so it's easy for Ethereum's large number of devs to work on Polygon. Their blockchain explorers are also almost identical, so it's easy to audit transactions between them. > * Polygon's Bor block producer layer runs a version of Geth (the Go implementation of Ethereum), so they share similar consensus clients. > * Polygon generates hundreds of thousands of dollars of transactions fees for Ethereum through [MATIC Token transfers](https://etherscan.io/token/0x7d1afa7b718fb893db30a3abc0cfc608aacfebb0), [PoS Bridge transfers](https://etherscan.io/address/0xa0c68c638235ee32657e8f720a23cec1bfc77c77), and their [Root Chain Proxy](https://etherscan.io/address/0x86e4dc95c7fbdbf52e33d563bbdb00823894c287) checkpoints every 30-45 minutes. > * Ethereum provides security for Polygon PoS through [their checkpoints](https://wiki.polygon.technology/docs/pos/heimdall/checkpoint/), which are necessary as Polygon bridge proofs. MATIC tokens are also [staked on the Ethereum network](https://wiki.polygon.technology/docs/faq/staking-faq/). > > ####**High TVL and app support** > > * **Top 10**: Polygon's TVL has declined greatly in the bear market [to $1.2B](https://defillama.com/chains), but it's still enough to hang onto its Top 10 spot. Its market cap is also still in the [top 10 at $10B](https://www.coingecko.com/en/coins/polygon). > * **Many dApps** like OpenSea, AAVE, Curve, and Uniswap support Polygon. **Reddit's Collectible Avatars** launched on Polygon PoS, which gave it a lot of social media publicity. > * **CEX support**: Most of the largest CEXs like Binance, Coinbase, and Kraken now support the Polygon network for withdrawals. > * **Metaverse**: The 2 largest metaverse games, Decentraland and The Sandbox uses Polygon for their player item NFTs. > > ####**Upcoming Polygon zkEVM** > > The whole Ethereum community is very excited for zkEVMs. > > Polygon was the first to launch a [public zkEVM testnet](https://polygon.technology/blog/polygon-zkevm-public-testnet-the-next-chapter-for-ethereum) in Oct 2022. They already have a [mainnet launch date of March 27, 2023](https://polygon.technology/blog/to-ethereum-with-love-announcing-polygon-zkevm-mainnet-beta-on-march-27th), and everyone is looking forward to it. > > #####**Nakamoto Coefficient is increasing** > > Polygon has a [limit of 100 validators](https://wiki.polygon.technology/docs/maintain/validate/validator-responsibilities/). While this is still quite low, it actually has a bigger Nakamoto Coefficient than both Bitcoin and Ethereum. The more important thing is that it's increasing. Only several months ago, it only took 5 validators to reach 50% stake of the network. Now it has increased to [7 staking validators](https://polygonscan.com/stat/miner?range=14&blocktype=blocks) of MATIC. You can track the identities of the validators, and they all seem to be distinct organizations. > > This is partially thanks to how its [staking website](https://staking.polygon.technology/validators) encourages delegates to stake with smaller validators. Validators with large stakes are hidden on the website while only the smaller ones are shown. There is also a message at the top saying: "To distribute power on the network, please delegate to other top performing validators." > > ####**Great user experience** > > I personally complain a lot about Polygon's centralization and lack of transparency. But I still use Polygon PoS more than any other network. > > Ultimately what matters to me is that it is fast, cheap, has a huge amount of dApps, has good CEX adoption, and has a great blockchain explorer. And those combined lead to a great user experience. > > For new users who don't have MATIC gas tokens, there is a [Polygon Wallet Suite](https://wallet.polygon.technology/polygon/gas-swap) where you can use meta transactions to convert bridged ETH to MATIC without first needing MATIC. > > ####**Long-term Economic Sustainability** > > - The MATIC token is used for staking, and those rewards come from both a token pool and from transaction fee. The [1.2B token pool allocated to Validator Rewards is expected to run out in 2023](https://docs.polygon.technology/docs/maintain/validator/rewards/), after which there will be no more supply inflation. Fifth year validator rewards from the 12% pre-allocated supply will total $150M. After the 5th year, validators are meant to survive on transaction fees alone. > - Currently, [transaction Fees generate $70M annually, with $40M of it burned](https://tokenterminal.com/terminal/projects/polygon). This equates to $300K per validator annually. That's more than enough to run a validator annually. So besides Ethereum, this is one of the few networks with an economically-sustainable security model without inflation. ***** Would you like to learn more? Check out the [Cointest archive](/r/CointestOfficial/wiki/cointest_archive#wiki_Polygon) to find submissions for other topics.
#Polygon Pro-Arguments Below is a Polygon pro-argument written by Maleficent_Plankton. > ####**High Efficiency** > > **Very Fast network** > > The main benefit of using the Polygon PoS network is that it's an Ethereum scaling solution that provides much faster and cheaper transactions. > > * **High Throughput**: Current throughput is 350 TPS for 21k gas transfers and ~150 for ERC-20 tokens. It can go faster as a [7200 TPS test with 122 validators has shown](https://cryptoslate.com/matic-testnet-just-powered-ethereum-eth-to-7200-tps-dapps-next/), but Polygon decided to keep the limit at 30M gas per block to combat spam and storage bloat. > * **Fast Block Times**: It has very-fast [2-second average block times](https://polygonscan.com/chart/blocktime). Though due to its finality being probabilistic and high chance of reorgs, you would want to wait ~32 blocks or 1 minute before assuming finality. > > **Lower Fees than L2** > > * Fees are extremely cheap, so much that [validators have been colluding to set the priority fee at 30 Gwei](https://cryptoslate.com/polygon-matic-to-raise-gas-fee-to-30-gwei-to-prevent-spam-transactions/) to combat spam ever since [Polygon co-founder Sandeep's recommendation for it in Oct 2021](https://forum.polygon.technology/t/recommended-min-gas-price-setting/7604). > * Even with the artificially-inflated fees, Polygon transfer fees still only cost $0.001 while competing L2 rollup transfer fees are usually 10x to 100x more expensive in the [$0.02 to $0.20 range](https://l2fees.info/). > * A lot of games like Decentraland and The Sandbox moved to Polygon because they are able to airdrop NFTs to thousands of players at negligible costs. > > ####**Benefits from a synergistic relationship with Ethereum** > > There is a lot of overlap between the Ethereum and Polygon communities, and they both benefit from it. > > While Polygon is technically a sidechain, it helps offload a lot of traffic off Ethereum L1 and thus helps scale it. Thus, it's filling in the same role as an L2. > > * Polygon copies a lot of Ethereum's code and updates. For example, Polygon's London update for EIP-1559 is copied from Ethereum's London update. > * Nearly any wallet that works for Ethereum also works for Polygon. > * Polygon and Ethereum both use EVM for smart contracts, so it's easy for Ethereum's large number of devs to work on Polygon. Their blockchain explorers are also almost identical, so it's easy to audit transactions between them. > * Polygon's Bor block producer layer runs a version of Geth (the Go implementation of Ethereum), so they share similar consensus clients. > * Polygon generates hundreds of thousands of dollars of transactions fees for Ethereum through [MATIC Token transfers](https://etherscan.io/token/0x7d1afa7b718fb893db30a3abc0cfc608aacfebb0), [PoS Bridge transfers](https://etherscan.io/address/0xa0c68c638235ee32657e8f720a23cec1bfc77c77), and their [Root Chain Proxy](https://etherscan.io/address/0x86e4dc95c7fbdbf52e33d563bbdb00823894c287) checkpoints every 30-45 minutes. > * Ethereum provides security for Polygon PoS through [their checkpoints](https://wiki.polygon.technology/docs/pos/heimdall/checkpoint/), which are necessary as Polygon bridge proofs. MATIC tokens are also [staked on the Ethereum network](https://wiki.polygon.technology/docs/faq/staking-faq/). > > ####**High TVL and app support** > > * **Top 10**: Polygon's TVL has declined greatly in the bear market [to $1.2B](https://defillama.com/chains), but it's still enough to hang onto its Top 10 spot. Its market cap is also still in the [top 10 at $10B](https://www.coingecko.com/en/coins/polygon). > * **Many dApps** like OpenSea, AAVE, Curve, and Uniswap support Polygon. **Reddit's Collectible Avatars** launched on Polygon PoS, which gave it a lot of social media publicity. > * **CEX support**: Most of the largest CEXs like Binance, Coinbase, and Kraken now support the Polygon network for withdrawals. > * **Metaverse**: The 2 largest metaverse games, Decentraland and The Sandbox uses Polygon for their player item NFTs. > > ####**Upcoming Polygon zkEVM** > > The whole Ethereum community is very excited for zkEVMs. > > Polygon was the first to launch a [public zkEVM testnet](https://polygon.technology/blog/polygon-zkevm-public-testnet-the-next-chapter-for-ethereum) in Oct 2022. They already have a [mainnet launch date of March 27, 2023](https://polygon.technology/blog/to-ethereum-with-love-announcing-polygon-zkevm-mainnet-beta-on-march-27th), and everyone is looking forward to it. > > #####**Nakamoto Coefficient is increasing** > > Polygon has a [limit of 100 validators](https://wiki.polygon.technology/docs/maintain/validate/validator-responsibilities/). While this is still quite low, it actually has a bigger Nakamoto Coefficient than both Bitcoin and Ethereum. The more important thing is that it's increasing. Only several months ago, it only took 5 validators to reach 50% stake of the network. Now it has increased to [7 staking validators](https://polygonscan.com/stat/miner?range=14&blocktype=blocks) of MATIC. You can track the identities of the validators, and they all seem to be distinct organizations. > > This is partially thanks to how its [staking website](https://staking.polygon.technology/validators) encourages delegates to stake with smaller validators. Validators with large stakes are hidden on the website while only the smaller ones are shown. There is also a message at the top saying: "To distribute power on the network, please delegate to other top performing validators." > > ####**Great user experience** > > I personally complain a lot about Polygon's centralization and lack of transparency. But I still use Polygon PoS more than any other network. > > Ultimately what matters to me is that it is fast, cheap, has a huge amount of dApps, has good CEX adoption, and has a great blockchain explorer. And those combined lead to a great user experience. > > For new users who don't have MATIC gas tokens, there is a [Polygon Wallet Suite](https://wallet.polygon.technology/polygon/gas-swap) where you can use meta transactions to convert bridged ETH to MATIC without first needing MATIC. > > ####**Long-term Economic Sustainability** > > - The MATIC token is used for staking, and those rewards come from both a token pool and from transaction fee. The [1.2B token pool allocated to Validator Rewards is expected to run out in 2023](https://docs.polygon.technology/docs/maintain/validator/rewards/), after which there will be no more supply inflation. Fifth year validator rewards from the 12% pre-allocated supply will total $150M. After the 5th year, validators are meant to survive on transaction fees alone. > - Currently, [transaction Fees generate $70M annually, with $40M of it burned](https://tokenterminal.com/terminal/projects/polygon). This equates to $300K per validator annually. That's more than enough to run a validator annually. So besides Ethereum, this is one of the few networks with an economically-sustainable security model without inflation. ***** Would you like to learn more? Check out the [Cointest archive](/r/CointestOfficial/wiki/cointest_archive#wiki_Polygon) to find submissions for other topics.
- Myth: My shitcoin will go back up. - Reality: 99% of crypto is a pump and dump scam market that will keep going down in price, volume, interest and marketcap rankings. Here is how it works. Create a **meme tech shitcoin scam** where scammers who create the shitcoin, keep a fat percentage of the supply to themselves, hype up a use case, pump the limited circulating supply and keep dumping on gullible "investors" and get filty rich. - From the **summer of the 2017 bullrun, 88 coins in the top 100 are out of the top 100.** Most with little to no real volume and/or delisted https://coinmarketcap.com/historical/20170627/ - From **January 2018, 80 coins in the top 100 are out of the top 100.** Most with little to no real volume and/or delisted https://coinmarketcap.com/historical/20180108/ - Only 2 coins from the top 25 from January 2018 are in profit (BTC, ETH) - Only 6 coins out of 3,000+ coins from January 2018 are in profit (BTC, ETH, BNB, DOGE, LINK, AAVE) - Only 1 coin from 2013 has outperformed BTC (Doge which wasn't doing shit for 6 years until Elon started tweeting about it) **Meme Tech Shitcoin Scam**: Create some meaningless bullshit technology and partnership hype to lure noobs to buy your shitcoin, dump on them forevermore and they'll keep buying because they *"believe in the tech"* and see it as undervalued and a buying opportunity when the price keeps tanking. > IOTA's partnership with Volkswagen, Jaguar, Bosch, tracking data and earning while you drive. https://www.jaguarlandrover.com/news/2019/04/money-earn-you-drive-jaguar-land-rover > Vechain partnerships countless companies including Walmart and BYD (largest EV manafacturer in China) with supply chain and carbon tracking memes. https://twitter.com/BYDCompany/status/1037605045309591552 > Constellation Network to Provide US Air Force With Blockchain Security https://www.coindesk.com/business/2021/08/26/constellation-network-to-provide-us-air-force-with-blockchain-security-for-data-sharing/ > Factom partnership with the US Department of Homeland Security for immutable data ledger on multiple blockchains. https://www.dhs.gov/science-and-technology/news/2018/06/15/news-release-dhs-awards-austin-based-factom-inc-192k > The South Australian Government conducting official election using a blockchain-based voting system (using Horizon State) https://micky.com.au/blockchain-technology-used-by-south-australian-government-to-conduct-election/ > Why I Went ALL-IN on Smartlands...The Real Estate market is the next holy grail of crypto and Smartlands are making it happen in the next few weeks. This is a multi-multi-trillion dollar market and there will be huge rewards for first movers and early adopters. https://np.reddit.com/r/CryptoCurrency/comments/mfpzmw/repost_from_rsmartlandsplatform_32_fundamental/ > "major banks will use XRP as a liquidity tool in 2018" and "an order of magnitude dozens of banks" will be using XRP in 2019" Brad Scamminghouse in 2018 https://www.cnbc.com/2018/06/05/cnbc-interview-with-brad-garlinghouse-ripple-ceo.html > IBM ipartnering with Stellar to build the World Wire on the Stellar Network for open source financial services network https://www.signifytechnology.com/blog/2018/07/ibm-to-use-str-coin-on-stellar-blockchain
That's not real yield. It comes from the protocol selling a random token and giving it to you as “interest”. Take a look at AAVE and Compound, not ponzi lenders.
Wrap BTC and use it on AAVE
At last i hear AAVE in here. Very good investment in my opinion amd among the best lending protocols.
It’s not difficult… there are already reputable services like Uniswap, AAVE, LIDO. (Not the token the service itself) And then you have reputable aggregators like 1Inch
Probably a whole bunch to spread the risk around a bit. ADA, DOT, LINK, AAVE, some Doge etc.
It certainly has a problem when the biggest players like AAVE and Uniswap are prone to hacks.
Oh reddit. Oracles provide smart contracts with data since blockchains cannot pull off chain data. Basically ETH is useless without chainlink, unless you only want to buy n sell tokens. Opensea uses chainlink VRF, a service provided by chainlink oracles for example. Or AAVE uses price feeds provided by link oracles.
If you have a crypto loan through AAVE or something like that, and you get liquidated, is that a taxable event? Because people take loans rather than selling for the tax benefit but it seems like getting liquidated is basically the same as selling in that event.
These are indeed promising sectors. My current investments span various sectors, including DeFi with projects like OSMO, AAVE, and ATOM, Layer 2 with projects like MATIC and ARB, and AI/Big Data with a particular focus on OCEAN, which offers advantage of publishing data as NFTs on-chain.
My favourite sectors are AI & Big data, DeFi and Layer 2. \- For AI & Big data, Ocean Protocol (decentralized data exchange unlocking data for AI) and The Graph (a data indexing platform) are my favourites. \- For Layer 2s, I'm banking on Polygon (MATIC), Optimism (OP) and Arbitrum (ARB). \- Uniswap (UNI), Gmx (GMX), Maker (MKR), Aave (AAVE) are my top DeFi platforms.