Here is my little rant on exchanges that are putting up walls to get quality projects listed and my ask. (No CHATGPT USED).
@brian_armstrong@jessepollak you say you want a new process for listing - lets start with more transparency, something this industry highly values, for your listing process. @Conste11ation applied for listing over 3 years ago, we passed due diligence, but then got iced. Beyond @coinbase we have applied to nearly every exchange out there and I am floored by the lack of attention that we have received by American based exchanges considering we are a(n) #americasblockchain (not to mention how much work we have done with the US Federal Government for the last 5 years).
When I got into crypto and helped build @Conste11ation $DAG, I saw that centralized exchanges could assist in the discoverability of a new breed of entrepreneur and organizations that leveraged tokens in a unique way to activate customers and early adopters. This democratized the ability for people to back early stage projects by buying their product- something that was otherwise given priority to the already wealthy and venture capitalists. Thus crypto exchanges, and their marketplaces, ignited a rebirth and new frontier of open source development, entrepreneurism, and tokenization.
It was exciting and I truly believed that these institutions were on our side in helping build a new future... a new industry. An industry that allowed anyone to participate, "DYOR" (do your own research), and help companies grow.
But are they really giving the people what they want? Or are there hidden backdoor deals where some projects get listed and others don't because the winds changed for a moment.... or because special interest people prioritize their interests (hmmmm thats another topic for another day)?
At Constellation $DAG, we set out a mission to put all data on-chain and to open up the possibilities of using blockchain for more that digital assets.
We have deployed technology to the US Federal Government and have received over 13 letters of support for key players in the government (including the Secretary of Defense); we have launched a public network and tokenization with @DorTechnologies in nearly 3000 brick and mortar retailers across the globe; we are adding a layer of verifiability to data used in #AI with the largest archive of data @CommonCrawl...That's just a start.
And if that isn't enough, and we need a clearer value proposition, well - we have uniquely created a home grown differentiated L0 that let's developers create their own subnetworks (a differentiators from L1 Smart Contract networks) with complete customization. They control their network. Category creator? Definitely.
YET we haven't been able to get the attention of institutions that were supposedly a champion of blockchain technology and digital assets.
We are not alone in this as projects like $TRON @justinsuntron, who also represent strong open sourced developer ecosystems, real traction and adoption, strong community engagement, and are showing real world expressions of the adoption of blockchain technology, are getting blocked.
I repeat, weren't the exchanges supposed to be the marketplace for discoverability? The champions of the industry.
We get overlooked for projects that are memes with a great marketing use but no attempt at utility. Don't get me wrong, I like the meme playbook and I believe it has helped market and grow the wider crypto ecosystem, but many of these meme tokens do not represent what digital asset holders are looking for: they are looking for real world utility and categories that meet their ethos. I understand exchanges need to make money and can't solely be altruistic while needing to evolve with market and retail trends...but they need to listen to communities and founders while creating a transparent process to being listed.
Have we really gotten to a point that certain exchanges have ZERO mission statements and are for purely for economic gain? Has there been a pure flippening of greed that has taken place?
Or do we as an Industry still have that drive to bring adoption of a unique technology to the marketplace and allow those projects the opportunity to prove themselves?
My ask:
-Talk to founders directly.
-Talk to community members on why they believe in their mission and founders that they support.
-Create clear and transparent evaluation processes and guidelines for listings. Don't just send a link for us to fill out and say "we will get back to you". Actually have a conversation on why we are a beacon for a positive tone in our industry. There are a lot of great projects out there and people making a positive impact on the world - I believe we can support this.
At Constellation, we want to further evangelize our message and vision. We want to attract the next entrepreneur and developer. We want to bring value to the entire industry.
We also want to work with the exchanges to bring a positive light to our industry and make it safe for everyone to participate. They call that democracy and this is America.
We will continue to march strong with our message regardless of listings and exchanges - but lets remove the red tape around centralized exchanges and allow builders to attract new participants- because I guarantee you, if we are building with the US Department of Defense, then I am sure we can build together.
I believe in any of you to take the leap and work with us.
@vladtenev@coinbase@krakenfx@cryptocom
Dear Coinbase Listing Team,
I'm writing to follow up on our formal application for listing Constellation Network's $DAG on your platform. Here's why I firmly believe $DAG merits consideration:
Legal and Compliance:
We've ensured Constellation Network adheres to ISO standards and has engaged with federal authorities for blockchain applications, demonstrating our commitment to regulatory compliance, which should align with Coinbase's expectations.
Technical Security:
Our unique Hypergraph Transfer Protocol (HGTP) offers quantum resistance and resilience against environmental threats, providing a level of security that's critical for any cryptocurrency on Coinbase.
Market Demand and Liquidity:
The partnerships we've secured underscore the real-world demand for $DAG:
•United States Air Force for secure data management.
•U.S. Department of Defense for national security blockchain applications.
• Panasonic, integrating our technology into their Toughbook line for secure communications.
•IBM for Web3 application development.
•National Science Foundation for scaling data solutions.
•Common Crawl for data validation.
•Space ISAC for space tech security.
•MongoDB for data management with government contracts.
•Amazon Web Services (AWS) for blockchain in the cloud.
•Splunk for big data analytics security.
•Greer Institute at Intel for blockchain technology.
•Forward Edge AI for AI and blockchain synergy.
•National DigiFoundry with support from multiple U.S. government agencies.
•SIMBA Chain for blockchain in supply chains.
These partnerships not only show demand but also suggest $DAG's potential for liquidity.
Team and Community:
Our team is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of blockchain adoption. The community's engagement on platforms like X reflects a strong interest in $DAG's potential.
Utility and Use Case:
$DAG isn't just another cryptocurrency; it's built on a DAG structure for scalability, fee-less transactions, and seamless data integration, offering real utility that could enrich Coinbase's portfolio.
Listing Process:
We have formally applied through your Asset Hub, and while we haven't yet been listed, we're eager to understand how we can further meet your criteria or address any concerns.
Operational Considerations:
Given Coinbase's experience with diverse blockchain technologies, integrating $DAG should be within your capabilities.
In conclusion, $DAG by Constellation Network ticks many boxes for listing on Coinbase, from compliance to security, partnerships, and utility. I respectfully request your team to re-evaluate our application or provide feedback on any additional steps we need to take.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Best regards,
Joe Crypto
•Dan Kim - VP Business Development and Head of Listings at Coinbase @dankimxyz
•Zach Segal - Listings at Coinbase @zosegal
•Emilie Choi - President and COO @emiliemc
•Jimena Chacon - Operations at Coinbase Ventures @jimenaChacon
•Michael Rihani - Product Director at Coinbase
@MichaelRihani
•Rishi - Product, Markets at Coinbase @0xRishi
•Paul Grewal - Chief Legal Officer at Coinbase @iampaulgrewal
•Shan Aggarwal - Head of Corp & Biz Dev, Ventures at Coinbase @ShanAggarwal
•Viktor Bunin - OG Protocol Specialist at Coinbase @ViktorBunin
•Nick de Bonitin - Head of Protocol Sales at Coinbase @Ndebonitin
•Akili - Corp Dev at Coinbase @_aklili0
•David Duong - Head of Research, Coinbase Institutional @David1Duong
•Scott Bauguess - VP, Global Regulatory Policy at Coinbase @SWBauguess
•Hoolie - Head of Coinbase Ventures @HoolieG
•Brian Foster - Head of Wholesale at Coinbase @brian_foster
•Faryar Shirzad - Chief Policy Officer at Coinbase @faryarshirzad@Dagnum_PI
$PACA
Reminder that tomorrow the 8 figure Coca-Cola deal begins, so 2025 Alkimi will be getting between $10M-$99M in revenue which it will take 100% and buy back $ADS
GM alkimists! We've got an exciting update.
We called it. Double digits (in millions) are HERE! 🔥 Yesterday, we hit 10.1+ million transactions!
Let’s keep breaking records!
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As promised in the morning, we have lined up a series of massive announcements starting at 4 pm GMT.
These announcements will continue throughout the week!
Keep an eye on this space!
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well... hats off to Mr. Diggles! He is one of five people to know in blockchain... and I am proud to call him my best friend, co-founder, and leader in this industry. @Conste11ation $DAG https://t.co/DzW41VEe1f
@oroogle Didnt mention @Conste11ation $DAG which literally has the US government building on it and was made in America baby 🇺🇸
Also apart of the @DeRecAlliance like the other 3 Cryptos mentioned.
America blockchain narrative to dominate this bullrun.
@Dagnum_PI
🚨 JUST-IN: 🇺🇸 ALL MILESTONES WITH IRON SPIDR HAVE BEEN COMPLETED ❤️🔥
@Conste11ation $DAG is now working on product transition which will carry into 2025 with current contact
Platform ONE 👀
Being part of Platform One positions Constellation at the heart of the Department of Defense’s DevSecOps strategy.
It validates Constellation's technology as secure, scalable, and mission-critical for national defense.
As the DoD's enterprise DevSecOps platform, Platform One enables seamless development and deployment of secure software across all military branches.
For Constellation, this means⤵️
🇺🇸Integration into a federal gold standard for cybersecurity and innovation.
🇺🇸Supporting secure, real-time data sharing for critical programs like IRON SPIDR.
🇺🇸Establishing blockchain-backed systems as foundational in modern defense infrastructure.
In short, Platform One certification is a stamp of trust and a gateway to future defense innovation.
CC: @realDonaldTrump@elonmusk
@elonmusk A metagraph on @Conste11ation could add to the DOGE (Dept. of Gov. Efficiency) by making spending data fully transparent, immutable, and secure:
1- Real-time, on-chain access to spending, metrics, and project milestones gives citizens unprecedented visibility into government actions.
2- Records on a metagraph are tamper-proof, so spending data and project outcomes stay reliable and publicly trusted.
3- Cryptographic validation ensures only authorized entries, securing data from fraud.
4- Automating processes like audits reduces red tape and cuts costs.
5- Track every milestone and dollar, holding departments to their goals.
6- A fully customizable blockchain, integrating seamlessly with existing legacy systems
7- Funds could be released or blocked automatically based on real-time, on-chain data. If projects hit performance milestones, funding flows smoothly; if not, the blockchain can pause spending until requirements are met.
8- All this on Constellation Network America's blockchain created by US entrepreneurs and completely US-based
What’s more, DOGE could be self-funded through delegated staking.
DAG Community members and any person could delegate $DAG to the metagraph nodes, and the metagraph would receive a fee on the delegation rewards the delegators would receive —creating a decentralized funding model powered by public participation and adhering to DOGE’s mission of transparency and efficiency.
Thoughts?
PS: we also have memes check $PACA, just create a @StargazerWallet and I will send you some
🚨 Big News! 🚨
$DAG and the Constellation Network have officially been mentioned in a US Federal Government document! 🇺🇸 This is a HUGE step for crypto adoption and recognition!
🔥 Share the news and let’s make some noise! 🔥
#Crypto#Blockchain $DAG #Constellation#100x