TheCryptoAlam

Surfing liquidity waves 🌊
Turning pools into plays
Day 1 #JUP staker
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DLMM via @MeteoraAG × @HawkFi_

[TheCryptoAlam @TheCryptoAlam]

@Jeremybtc $JUP and $MET as both are backed by great products/teams

[TheCryptoAlam @TheCryptoAlam]

"Non-technical teams are now shipping production code."

😂🤣🤣🤣

[Brian Armstrong @brian_armstrong]

This is an email I sent earlier today to all employees at Coinbase:

Team,

Today I’ve made the difficult decision to reduce the size of Coinbase by ~14%. I want to walk you through why we're doing this now, what it means for those affected, and how this positions us for the future.

Why now
Two forces are converging at the same time. We need to be front footed to respond to both.

First, the market. Coinbase is well-capitalized, has diversified revenue streams, and is well-positioned to weather any storm. Crypto is also on the verge of the next wave of adoption, with stablecoins, prediction markets, tokenization, and more taking off. However, our business is still volatile from quarter to quarter. While we've managed through that cyclicality many times before and come out stronger on the other side, we’re currently in a down market and need to adjust our cost structure now so that we emerge from this period leaner, faster, and more efficient for our next phase of growth.

Second, AI is changing how we work. Over the past year, I’ve watched engineers use AI to ship in days what used to take a team weeks. Non-technical teams are now shipping production code and many of our workflows are being automated. The pace of what's possible with a small, focused team has changed dramatically, and it's accelerating every day.

All of this has led us to an inflection point, not just for Coinbase, but for every company. The biggest risk now is not taking action. We are adjusting early and deliberately to rebuild Coinbase to be lean, fast, and AI-native. We need to return to the speed and focus of our startup founding, with AI at our core.

What this means
To get there, we are not just reducing headcount and cutting costs, we’re fundamentally changing how we operate: rebuilding Coinbase as an intelligence, with humans around the edge aligning it. What does this mean in practice?

- Fewer layers, faster decisions: We are flattening our org structure to 5 layers max below CEO/COO. Layers slow things down and create coordination tax. The future is small, high context teams that can move quickly. Leaders will own much more, with as many as 15+ direct reports. Fewer layers also means a leaner cost structure that is built to perform through all market cycles.

- No pure managers: Every leader at Coinbase must also be a strong and active individual contributor. Managers should be like player-coaches, getting their hands dirty alongside their teams.

- AI-native pods: We’ll be concentrating around AI-native talent who can manage fleets of agents to drive outsized impact. We’ll also be experimenting with reduced pod sizes, including “one person teams” with engineers, designers, and product managers all in one role.

In short: AI is bringing a profound shift in how companies operate, and we’re reshaping Coinbase to lead in this new era. This is a new way of working, and we need to leverage AI across every facet of our jobs.

To those who are affected
I know there are real people behind these decisions — talented colleagues who have poured themselves into this company and our mission. To those of you who will be leaving: thank you. You’ve helped build Coinbase into what it is today, and I am sincerely grateful for everything you've done.

All impacted team members will receive an email to their personal account in the next hour with more information, and an invitation to meet with an HRBP and a senior leader in your organization. Coinbase system access has been removed today. I know this feels sudden and harsh, but it is the only responsible choice given our duty to protect customer information.

To those affected, we will be providing a comprehensive package to support you through this transition. US employees will receive a minimum of 16 weeks base pay (plus 2 weeks per year worked), their next equity vest, and 6 months of COBRA. Employees on a work visa will get extra transition support. Those outside of the US will receive similar support, based on local factors and subject to any consultation requirements.

Coinbase prides itself on talent density. Our employees are among the most talented people in the world, and I have no doubt that your skills and experience will be highly sought after as you pursue your next chapters.

How we move forward
To the team that is staying, I know this is a difficult day. We’re saying goodbye to colleagues and friends you've been in the trenches with. But here’s what I want you to know as we move forward together:

Over the past 13 years, we have weathered four crypto winters, gone public, and built the most trusted platform in our industry. We’ve made it this far by making hard decisions and by always staying focused on our mission. This time will be no different – nothing has changed about the long term outlook of our company or industry. And most importantly, our mission has never been more important for the world. Increasing economic freedom requires a new financial system, and we’re building it.

The Coinbase that emerges from this will be more capable than ever to achieve our mission.

Brian

[Meteora @MeteoraAG]

LPing should be easy to start, and easy for you to level up.

Introducing the new Starter Space.

A complete journey from zero, to your first LP position, to advanced LP.

[TheCryptoAlam @TheCryptoAlam]

@0xMrBeefman I am a victim of two rugs launched on BAGS platform but I do believe that this initiative is for real cause.

I hope I am not wrong this time.

[Basel de’ Medici @bassel_amin]

Trader @0GAntD bought 10m $Asteroid on Bags for 14k and sold at 5k loss

If he had held his bag would have been 280 sol rn.

[TheCryptoAlam @TheCryptoAlam]

Hey @rebeccaperrotto,
If you’re continuously claiming the fees, why aren’t you tweeting about it?
People are actively trading, generating those fees for you, and you’re just quietly claiming them without any acknowledgment.

This lack of transparency is frustrating. Please don’t take advantage of people’s sentiments.
#Asteroid

[TheCryptoAlam @TheCryptoAlam]

Hi @rebeccaperrotto,
Now that the @BagsApp issue is resolved and you have access to the account, regarding #Asteroid (CA: 4UeLCRqARmfb6e6KQijtiktqqXUxbfk6jZng7DhuBAGS), when you’re able, please consider claiming the $69k in fees and directing it to the charity you mentioned earlier.

I’m truly sorry for your loss. Sending you and your family strength and heartfelt condolences during this incredibly difficult time.

[TheCryptoAlam @TheCryptoAlam]

@X hahaha

[TheCryptoAlam @TheCryptoAlam]

@FabianoSolana Why CZ showed up twice? 😄

[TheCryptoAlam @TheCryptoAlam]

Received my Solana card within 6 days of ordering (including the weekend). Love the card!

Thank you @KASTxyz and @DHLUS 🙌

[TheCryptoAlam @TheCryptoAlam]

Hi @rebeccaperrotto,
Now that the @BagsApp issue is resolved and you have access to the account, regarding #Asteroid (CA: 4UeLCRqARmfb6e6KQijtiktqqXUxbfk6jZng7DhuBAGS), when you’re able, please consider claiming the $69k in fees and directing it to the charity you mentioned earlier.

I’m truly sorry for your loss. Sending you and your family strength and heartfelt condolences during this incredibly difficult time.

[TheCryptoAlam @TheCryptoAlam]

So sorry for what you and your family have been through. May your daughter rest in peace.
I’m glad to see the account is back in your control.

For clarity to everyone: the only legitimate #Asteroid token is on @Solana, with contract address 4UeLCRqARmfb6e6KQijtiktqqXUxbfk6jZng7DhuBAGS

Please verify carefully and stay safe.

[Rebecca Perrotto @rebeccaperrotto]

These posts are fake. My account was hacked.

Number one…I always call her Liv.

Number two…look up my past comments about how to spell Asteroid.

I never created any coins or accounts to profit off my daughter’s loss. Anything that we have made in Baggs will go toward starting a foundation in her memory.

I don’t think that gofundme listed is legit also. But the hackers deleted the post so I can’t verify.

I’m so sorry if anyone lost money from this. I would have rather had them steal from me than everyone else. 😔

This is frustrating to deal with. I only have this account to honor her and share her story. I promised her I would spend the rest of my life making sure she’s not forgotten. This is horrible to deal with on top of losing her.

[TheCryptoAlam @TheCryptoAlam]

@OpenledgerHQ 99% chance of engagement farming but who cares 😂

[TheCryptoAlam @TheCryptoAlam]

@GamewithDave Super Mario Bros aka The Legend

[TheCryptoAlam @TheCryptoAlam]

Can’t wait for this feature!
The @HawkFi_ team is always one step ahead.

[HawkFi @HawkFi_]

The real LP meta isn’t one strategy.

It’s switching.

High volume?
→ Precision Curve = max fee extraction

High volatility + volume drop?
→ Precision Hybrid = farm the swings while stable fee printing

Soon… this won’t be manual.

[TheCryptoAlam @TheCryptoAlam]

@Stepnofficial Your whitepaper does not reflect this change.

At the very least, update it before announcing a new change and sharing a link to your whitepaper.

[Honeyland 🐝 @HoneylandHQ]

just one more tomato for this recipe... 🍅

🟢 2/2 pumpkins
🟢 3/3 carrots
🔴 3/4 tomatoes

[TheCryptoAlam @TheCryptoAlam]

@jussy_world What's with the #HYPE token? Why everyone is buying HYPE?

[TheCryptoAlam @TheCryptoAlam]

@daremarket 191