‼️A great injustice is being conducted against the world's poorest people. ‼️
While developed countries in the Global North continue to expand fossil fuel use for their own citizens, these same governments, often backed by NGOs, pressure global development banks to withhold financing from Global South countries for projects that would provide access to clean cooking fuels like LPG.
At the heart of this campaign is a critique of what we call "carbon colonialism": a new form of climate injustice in which the poorest are asked to sacrifice the most, while the richest continue to expand the very emissions infrastructure they refuse to allow in Africa. There is no denying the urgency of decarbonisation. But if we do not distinguish between fossil fuels that lock in emissions for decades and those that offer a short-term bridge to health, dignity, and development, we risk deepening existing inequalities while doing nothing to save the planet.
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In the words of Nelson Mandela: it always seems impossible until it’s done.
My friends, it is done. And you are the ones who did it.
I am honored to be your Democratic nominee for the Mayor of New York City.
Greta Thunberg, arriving back in Europe after her abduction by Israel in international waters, explains in 40 seconds why western governments are colluding in genocide:
We backed @variational_io@variational_lvs because we believe they’re building the next generation of derivatives infrastructure, one where users win.
Today, they announced a $1.5M strategic round with @caladanxyz (us), @MiranaVentures, and @zokuventures, but what matters more is why we invested 🧵
At the core of Variational is Omni, a zero-fee perps platform that doesn’t rely on traditional orderbooks.
Instead, it’s powered by a vertically integrated market maker (OLP) and a request-for-quote system that lets the protocol control spread and flow directly.
That design unlocks structural efficiency: Variational captures 15bps per dollar traded, ~5x more than typical exchanges.
And they’re not hoarding it. They’re giving it back.
> Zero trading fees
> Soon-to-be-public OLP vault delivering >85% APY
> Upcoming loss refunds
> A points program in the pipeline
This model turns user-aligned economics into a long-term moat.
Since launching the Omni Private Beta, Variational has achieved:
> Over $100M in volume
> $5M+ daily volume without incentives
> 850+ unique markets
> Regular product shipping and infra-level security
All during a gated, invite-only phase.
And starting today? Referrals are live. Early users can now invite others to the private beta -- still scarce, but no longer closed.
Retail traders on Omni aren’t competing against sharp HFT flow on orderbooks. They’re getting better pricing, tighter spreads, and differentiated markets, many of which aren’t listed anywhere else.
Omni’s forthcoming loss-refund program could become its signature feature, returning market making profits to the users by refunding portions of their trading losses while still preserving attractive performance for the platform vault.
This is what a fairer derivatives market looks like.
With a strong balance sheet, clear legal structuring, a scalable backend, and $VAR on the horizon, the team is positioned to win the long game.
We're proud to support this vision, and you should be watching it too. 🔥
GM! We're planting our flag in New York. 🇺🇸🍎🗽
Backed by $50B+ in annual volume and deep Asia roots, we're officially expanding to the U.S., bringing our marketmaking solutions, DeFi expertise, and institutional rigor to Wall St.
Read @DecryptMedia's coverage below 👇
Tomorrow: SUYE x SwissBorg — the official Amsterdam Web3 meetup of Dutch Blockchain Week is FULLY SOLD OUT!
See you soon Web3 degens, bring the vibes.
Art x Web3 @suye_co
We’re live in Toronto for @consensus2025 🇨🇦
Catch our COO Julia Zhou at InnovateToronto by @TheTieIO
🗓 May 15 | 🕐 1PM | 📌 STORYS Building
Panel: As TradFi enters, how can crypto-native funds maintain their edge?
Also hosting The Capital Conversation w/ @republictech_io:
🔹 May 15 | 11AM–5PM | SPACE on King
Let’s talk strategy 👇
Print on Demand is live on Thangs!
📌 No inventory
📌 No production hassle
📌 Sell digital & physical goods with ease
Join the wait list → https://t.co/fKXYh4jFu0
Sadly it sounds like @shapeways is heading for bankruptcy :( if you’re a #3dprinting#creator using #shapeways I suggest you download your #3DModel asap! What a sad day, more later, community first
Our Q4 #StateOfLiquidity Report is out!
In 2023 Q4, progress was made in terms of the Bitcoin ETF approval and regulatory clarity.
Crypto trading & listing volumes rose twofold, buoyed by airdrops, memecoins & improving sentiment.
more ⤵️:
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A good morning to explore AI and traditional craftsmanship at our show “Crafting Dimensions: Dreams of Augmented Gems” Inspired by the writing of @Wintersonworld and sci-fi anthology Terreform https://t.co/EhCkUE2d0f