Now, before you suggest that I should Google it, I want to let you know that I have already done my online research and read some formal writings about Proof of Reserve (PoR) and its significance in the ecosystem of a crypto company. However, what I still haven't fully grasped is whether it has any impact on the price of coins (which, let's be honest, is what we all really care about).

To provide some context, my interest in this topic was piqued when I noticed bitget trending on Twitter today because their PoR has reportedly increased by around 176%, and many people there seem to be thrilled about it. I simply want to understand the underlying reason behind all this excitement. Does it have any influence on the tokens listed on the cryptocurrency exchange or the BGB token itself?

In 2023, scammers managed to steal a staggering $4 billion in crypto. Now let's do our best to ensure that when they tally up the numbers for 2024, you won't be a part of that statistic.

Based on my firsthand experience, there is a tendency to disregard basic security practices when the market is generating profits and FOMO sets in. It's astonishing how our minds can become consumed during these times, leading us to jump from one protocol or website to another in search of the next major opportinity. This post serves as a friendly reminder that while pursuing such, we must not forget to:

- Never reuse passwords
- Stop downloading sketchy content from the internet
- Consider using hardware wallets for enhanced security
- Safely store away seed phrases
- Avoid visiting suspicious websites
- Verify contracts in the explorer

These measures may seem elementary, yet it is astounding how easily they can be disregarded when one is fixated on chasing the "next 100x" gain.

Just as we have seen happen within different ecosystems in past bullish cycles, I believe we are finally witnessing the emergence of the next phase of development within the memecoin industry. Like it happened with GameFi starting to introduce NFTs, and DeFi doing something similar, many meme projects are now introducing innovative adjustments and enhancements that enable them to offer services across various industries, transcending their initial role as mere amusement-themed tokens.

As of late, we have observed a surge in meme projects embracing new initiatives that grant them a certain degree of utility. For instance, CatGPT ($catgpt) has incorporated AI technology, enabling them to create a functional AI chatbot, while Calcium ($CAL) seamlessly integrates both meme culture and DeFi technology.

Personally, I find this progression highly favorable, as it signifies the gateway to a new era where virtually every crypto project strives to provide some form of utility, no matter how modest it may be.

The bull market is here and I'm wondering why investors are ignoring IDO launchpads. Maybe at the moment, they're not exactly the most bullish, but it's easy to see the potential they carry in the long run.  Aside the bigger launchpads from top projects like Binance, Polkastarter, GameFi and Bitget, there are a lot of smaller sized ones like Decubate still doing pretty well in this bull market.

So far, only institutional investors seem to show that much interest in these launchpads and invest in them. Otherwise they're pretty much ignored by retailers. Personally, I believe the sector isn't getting enough attention simply because of the craze for massive gains in memecoins and the rest. Hopefully  this changes soon and we get to see more financial inflow some of these sectors that have some actual utility.

What makes a narrative become more adopted? Is it just marketing or usecase? Over the years I've seen some absurd narratives take center stage and other useful ones remain largely unknown to most of the crypto space. Take for instance liquid staking. It has gained more popularity over the past year or so. But I'm still yet to see it as mainstream as it should be, considering it's many pros. So far, it is only been widely used by top centralised exchanges with only a handful of smaller projects like EtherFi having the feature on their platforms.

I wouldn't want to go into other narratives that get attention when, based on what usecases they actually provide, really shouldn't. This is because I dont want to be creating any kind of FUD. But I'm curious about what you would say actually makes a narrative get more mainstream attention.

Made some nice gains trading SOL this past week and have rotated everything out. I am now positioned in some of the hottest memecoins right now. At this point in time, I'm sure we all know that memecoins are pumping really hard, hence my intention to place more focus on them. But more than just trading the dog or cat themed tokens, I intend to join any contests that could make this new phase of trading more exciting and profitable for me.

At the moment, the only one I have found that suits my interest is a "meme mania" event hosted by bitget that basically involves trading top memecoins on their platform for a chance to win some cash prices. However, I'd still like to know if there's more out there.

I know many would tag this as my selfishness being at play, but I'd rather be a bit selfish in efforts this period than let another bull market slip by without making something good off it. So folks, pls feel free to recommend a few events for me to try my hands on pls.

Just saw the new Bitget partnership aimed at encouraging more institutional investment in crypto. Basically, they're collaborating with COBO to provide a technology that facilitates off-exchange storage while also allowing for regular trading on the CEX. In other words, users can trade without keeping their crypto on Bitget's platform. Quite convenient I would say, especially at a time like this when security is of utmost concern whenever dealing with CEXs.

Any thoughts on this? How much of a change do you think it could make?