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Conceptually, alpha is used to assess the excess returns of an investing strategy relative to industry standards. Alpha is constantly pursued by capital market participants but is very uncommon and difficult to reproduce consistently.
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The Hamster Kombat Airdrop
Dive into the Hamster Kombat airdrop saga, where 2.3 million users faced bans.
Hamster Kombat’s Controversial Prelude to Airdrop
Hamster Kombat, known for its engaging Telegram mini-app game, has decided to ban 2.3 million users on the eve of its highly anticipated HMSTR token airdrop. This drastic measure, aimed at curbing cheating, has resulted in a significant shake-up within its player base, with billions of HMSTR tokens confiscated…

Solana DeFi Yields With Stablecoins: Spot SOL
Solana (SOL) has been one of the standout performers in 2023, outperforming Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH). For holders of spot SOL, there are numerous strategies to earn additional yield while maintaining exposure to this rapidly growing asset. Here’s an overview of how SOL holders can maximize their yield with low-risk options like staking and more advanced strategies like leveraging liquid staking tokens (LSTs).
What is SOL Staking…

EigenLayer Airdrop Season 2
What is EigenLayer?
EigenLayer is a decentralized protocol that allows Ethereum (ETH) stakers to “restake” their ETH, leveraging their staked assets across multiple protocols. In simple terms, users can participate in multiple security mechanisms simultaneously, maximizing their ETH’s earning potential without having to unstake it from the Ethereum mainnet. This is a new way of utilizing capital that’s already locked in staking, unlocking ad…
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Solana DeFi Yields With Stablecoins: PYUSD
What is PYUSD?
PYUSD, or PayPal USD, is a stablecoin issued by PayPal that has gained significant traction in the decentralized finance (DeFi) space. It is designed to maintain a 1:1 peg with the U.S. dollar, and since its inception, PYUSD has grown rapidly. Currently, it boasts a supply exceeding one billion, split 65% on Solana and 35% on Ethereum mainnet. The surge in its use can be attributed to PayPal’s aggressive incentive programs on…

Yield Opportunities on Elixir: Powering Liquidity in Orderblock Exchanges
Discover how Elixir, a modular DPos network, is revolutionizing liquidity provision in Orderblock exchanges. Learn about the Apothecary campaign and potential yield opportunities for LPs and traders.
What is Elixir?
Elixir is a modular Delegated Proof of Stake (DPos) network designed to enhance liquidity in Orderblock exchanges. As a crucial underlying infrastructure, Elixir enables exchanges and protocols to easily bootstrap liquidity to…
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