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[Mertis @Mertis2]

@0xgilllee @pendle_fi this makes the platform feel more polished

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@0xAmberCT The best crypto card should feel just as effortless as using a regular bank card.

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@0xAmberCT @RobinhoodCrypto @base good breakdown of what differentiates Robinhood Chain and Base

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@0xgilllee @KaitoAI Appreciate you pointing this out early.

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@defikadic @Starknet @zksync Nice balance between technical concepts and real-world adoption

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@0xAmberCT Really useful watchlist overall.

[Amber _ D @0xAmberCT]

Most anticipated TGEs in the upcoming time

Halfway into 2026, the market is getting active again. Many projects that stayed quiet are now getting ready to launch, and TGE timelines are starting to show up.

Perps DEX and Prediction Markets are getting most of the attention right now thanks to high volume, active users, and ongoing point farming.

Here’s a quick list to keep an eye on.

1. Perps DEX

- @grvt_io just confirmed its TGE and people are paying a lot of attention: TGE on July 21, 2026.
A regulated self-custody perps exchange with a public team. One of the closest and most anticipated launches right now.

Projects with no exact date yet but strong hints:

- @variational_io: Hint Q4/2026.
Runs an RFQ model, backed by Dragonfly and Coinbase. Strong point farming and likely high valuation.

- @extendedapp: Hint Q3/2026.
Built by ex-Revolut team on Starknet. Active point program and often mentioned in Q3 lists.

- @StandX_Official: Strong hint.
Perps on BNB + Solana with its own stablecoin. Volume and points are picking up.

- @Ostium: Hint Q3.
Focus on RWA perps. Well funded and still running Season 2 points.

Other names worth watching:
- @reya_xyz: Strong points, raised $19M.
- @pacifica_fi: Good volume.
- @risextrade: Solid backers.
- @nadoHQ: Easy to miss, but stats look strong.
- @bulktrade: Early points stage.
- @hibachi_xyz: Backed by Dragonfly.
- @jtx_trade: Raised $50m.

Also @arcus_xyz, @OndoPerps, @tradexyz…

**Personal suggestions: Perps is crowded right now, everyone is farming points. GRVT is the closest confirmed one.

Not worth farming everything, better to pick a few with real users and decent UX.

2. Prediction Markets

- @strata_markets: Hint Q3/2026.
Focus on structured yield. Shows up in a few TGE lists. A different approach with yield, also worth watching.

- @Polymarket: Still the biggest prediction market. The team keeps hinting at a token, but nothing confirmed yet. If it happens, it will be a big event.

- @world_xyz: New on Solana.
No clear TGE signal yet.

[Mertis @Mertis2]

@0xgilllee @peaq the robotics x AI combination feels especially promising

[Mertis @Mertis2]

@0xAmberCT This feels like one of the few sectors where utility is leading the narrative instead of hype.

[Mertis @Mertis2]

@0xgilllee @Sophon @base Looks like Base is giving builders every reason to focus on products instead of chains.

[Gilmo @0xgilllee]

Base is really on a roll lately.

More and more projects are choosing to build here, and @Sophon is probably the clearest example.

After raising $70m to launch its own chain, Sophon is now moving to @base instead.

The reason is simple:

+ lower costs
+ coinbase's huge user base
+ a growing home for consumer apps, AI, and finance

Looks like the next wave belongs to projects that build great products on the right network instead of building everything from scratch.

[Mertis @Mertis2]

@0xgilllee @Hoeem The long term mindset is what separates lasting progress from short lived success.

[Gilmo @0xgilllee]

This one is for anyone still trying to get better at managing money.

Making money is hard, but keeping it and using it wisely is what really leads to financial freedom.

A few main points from @hoeem's piece that really stuck with me:

+ Turn your time online into a personal brand around what you enjoy.
+ Package your knowledge into simple products that can bring extra income.
+ Put that extra income into long-term investments that can grow over time.

Nothing magical here.

Stay consistent for 1-2 years and you'll be surprised by how much your financial life can change.

[Mertis @Mertis2]

@0xgilllee @solana @Backpack @sunrise this makes the broader trend easier to understand

[Mertis @Mertis2]

@0xgilllee @base @baseposting solid and forward-looking recap

[Gilmo @0xgilllee]

New frontiers on @base:

+ @baseposting is where you get updated about anything on Base.

+ The Base Beryl upgrade introduces the B20 token standard, bringing faster, cheaper, structured settlement and new tokenization capabilities for global assets.

+ Predictions are pushed hard on Base, featuring the new builds: @upshot_cards, @predofficial, @trylimitless, @FanTokens, @sportfun, and @Chiliz.

+ @baseapp is going to have a desktop version.

+ @Morpho Blue expands to Base.

Everyone is now BASEd.

[Mertis @Mertis2]

@0xAmberCT @Arcium Nice emphasis on utility beyond speculation

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@0xgilllee @KaitoAI You touched on the key question here.

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@0xAmberCT Telegram distribution remains one of the strongest advantages in crypto.

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@0xAmberCT @DriftProtocol Stepping up after a hack and choosing transparency is how protocols earn their second chance