Congratulations to @helium for being mentioned in the latest A16Z Crypto Landscape report.
Helium can be considered as one of the flagship protocols of DePin given its real world utility and impact. It is incredible to note that regardless of the market cap disparity between Helium and Sentinel, $HNT and $P2P move together with a near identical directional volatility and % change.
Unfortunately many utility tokens have experienced very poor price action over the past years regardless of the increase in their fundamental utility and impact, and most of these charts are extremely similar in the same way that HNT's and P2P's charts are.
It is clear that the market is waiting for an increase in monetary supply and a decrease in interest rates, and most utility tokens continue to display extremely suppressed price action.
That being said, no team can ever blame market correlations for the situation of their token and must always put every effort possible to become revenue positive and breakout of market correlations to become apart of the 'outlier' group of tokens which include tokens such as HYPE. dVPN apps built on Sentinel are now earning an aggregate revenue of over $300k+ per year and announcements will be made soon on the centralized VPN that has successfully transitioned and has become an operational decentralized VPN on Sentinel's network.
The correlation exists, however the fact is that its always possible to breakout of it. Its existence cannot be used an excuse, but instead a clear acceptance of reality and a challenge that must be overcome.
Hodl strong blu frens, we are almost there. The DePin sector as a whole is about to experience an exponential recovery.
Over 611,000 $OSMO burned in October! 🔥
Osmosis burns 50% of all taker fees collected and this happens every single month.
So far, over 5.6M $OSMO has been permanently removed from supply.
Does it really help $OSMO, or doesn’t make much difference anymore? 🤔
1/2 @CosmoverseHQ Day 1 agenda is out - and it’s packed with hot topics and top-tier speakers 👀
Among the highlights, long-awaited updates from @cosmoslabs_io on key #Cosmos developments:
🪐 Cosmos’ role in global finance
🪐 Cosmos Stack roadmap
🪐 #ATOM economy
🪐 IBC evolution
DeFi promised decentralized trading but delivered complexity chaos.
90% of volume stays on risky CEXs because the super-app doesn't exist.
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Not a financial advice, DYOR
Solana mastered speed but gave up specialization
Ethereum enabled specialization via rollups but lacks speed
Celestia is the only L1 built for both extreme speed and specialization
Big Changes Coming to Akash Network! 👀
Despite some rumors, Akash is staying in Cosmos - not leaving it.
@akashnet is getting major upgrades soon:
🔹 Core upgrade to Cosmos SDK v0.53 on Oct 20 → faster new features
🔹 Burn Mint Equilibrium → more demand for $AKT, less supply
🔹 Shared security migration → a more efficient network
🔹 New features → Virtual Machines, Confidential & Verifiable Compute, and AkashML for AI
They’re just improving their system to grow and bring more value to $AKT holders! 🌍
$ZEC Zcash - what it is + how to buy it, recent hype, and more 👇
What is $ZEC
🔸@Zcash $ZEC is a payments coin launched in 2016 that lets you choose private (shielded) or public (transparent) transactions. Privacy uses zk-SNARKs -think: prove a payment is valid without revealing sender, receiver, or amount. Newer “Unified Addresses” give you one address that works with both private and public modes. 
Why it matters
🔸Practical privacy: You can keep day-to-day payments off the public ledger if you choose, while still having the option to use a normal, Bitcoin-style public address when needed. 
🔸Simple addressing: Unified Addresses reduce mistakes - no juggling multiple address types. 
🔸Regulatory backdrop: As data rules tighten globally, privacy-preserving payments remain a valid use case; Zcash provides that option with mainstream wallet UX improving. 
Why the $ZEC hype now? Mostly due to @mert 😎 pumping its tech and mission, but for reals -
🔸New access routes:
THORSwap added native ZEC cross-chain swaps (late Sep / Oct 2025), so you can swap from BTC/ETH/etc. straight into ZEC without a CEX, which spiked interest. 
🔸Wallet UX push:
ECC’s Zashi mobile wallet continues to improve shielded-by-default usage and UA support, lowering friction for newcomers. 
🔸Institutional angle (Grayscale):
Grayscale Zcash Trust (ZCSH) is an existing vehicle institutions can use; recent coverage ties the rally in part to renewed attention on the trust alongside THOR support (note: ZCSH trades at a discount/premium and is thinly traded). https://t.co/0yssiUt2iU
🔸Post-halving narrative:
Zcash block rewards dropped Nov 23, 2024 -> fresh “scarcity” talk into 2025. 
➡️Current snapshot
$ZEC is defying the broader dip, up ~520% MoM and trading ~$250–$270 (mkt cap ~$4B). The shielded pool hit an ATH around 4.4M ZEC (~27% of supply); shielded USD value has been holding above $1B.
How to buy $ZEC (pick one - just some of the options)
1⃣CEX
Open an account, deposit fiat or USDT/USDC -> buy ZEC on spot. Withdraw to your own wallet (see downloads below)
❕Tip: If your exchange supports shielded withdrawals, use that; if not, withdraw to a Unified Address and then shield in-wallet as guided. 
2⃣Non-custodial swap (no CEX account)
Use THORSwap (a THORChain client) to swap BTC/ETH/etc. -> ZEC natively.
Receive to your Unified Address in a Zcash wallet. Test with a small amount first. 
3⃣In-wallet path (privacy-first)
Install Zashi (ECC) on iOS/Android, fund from an exchange or via a non-custodial swap into your Unified Address; keep funds shielded by default. 
4⃣@encifherio route (Solana -> ZEC, private)
Buy ZEC privately using your SOL/USDC…
> Connect Wallet
> Wrap SOL/USDC
> Paste your Zashi transparent address
> Swap and receive
https://t.co/VTBBS00TBt
Pros: CEX-less, privacy-forward, familiar Solana UX.
Caveats:
Third-party service (new), smart-contract/bridge risk, etc. Start tiny, verify the receiving Unified Address. If tool is under maintenance check @encifherio for status for updates.
Some bridges/swaps only accept transparent deposits today. If your wallet shows shielded-only UA, either pick a wallet that can display a t-address for the first hop, or use a route that supports UAs, then shield after receipt.
Q&A
Q: “zk-SNARKs” sounds scary - what do I actually need to know?
A: It’s just a way to prove your payment is valid without revealing who/what/how much. You don’t have to touch the math - your wallet handles it. 
Q: Can I send ZEC from a shielded wallet to an exchange?
A: Many exchanges still prefer/require transparent deposits. Follow the exchange’s deposit instructions exactly (some support improved formats now). 
Q: Is ZEC on Hyperliquid?
A: You might see perps for trading exposure at some venues, but those are derivatives, not spot ZEC. To own ZEC, use the routes above.
Q: Zcash vs. Monero?
A: Both aim for private payments. ZEC uses zk-proofs (shielded mode) with strong cryptographic guarantees when used correctly, but privacy is optional and benefits from large shielded usage. XMR is private by default via ring signatures/RingCT, giving a built-in anonymity set. Which is “stronger” depends on usage patterns and threat model, not just the math
ZEC’s optional privacy can scale well with adoption and wallet integrations; XMR’s default privacy offers consistent cover. Both have different trade-offs.
Wallet downloads (official sources)
➡️Zashi (ECC) iOS and Android, plus the ECC Zashi page (features/FAQs). 
https://t.co/KjdeqCWLLA
➡️Community wallet list (multiple options; notes on shielded support). https://t.co/5GxiU1woGa
Zcash tech snapshot
Zcash is a PoW, Bitcoin-style chain (no EVM, no staking) with optional private payments via zk-SNARKs and a single Unified Address format.
🔸Chain type:
Zcash is a Bitcoin-style (UTXO) blockchain with privacy added. The reference node (zcashd) is a fork of Bitcoin Core written in C++; there’s also a Rust full node (Zebra). Not an app chain, not account-based. 
🔸“smart contracts: none”
No native EVM-style contracts, but upcoming Zcash Shielded Assets (ZSAs) will enable private token issuance on-chain.
🔸Consensus today:
Proof-of-Work (PoW) using Equihash; blocks target ~75 seconds (since the Blossom upgrade). Miners secure the network; there are no validators. 
🔸“Can I stake ZEC?”
Not natively. Because Zcash is PoW, there’s no on-chain staking. Any “staking” offers you see are really lending/yield programs on exchanges or other chains - carry different risks. (ECC has discussed a possible future PoS path via a “Trailing Finality Layer,” but that’s exploratory - not live.) 
🔸Privacy tech (what you actually need to know):
Zcash uses zk-SNARKs so you can make a valid payment without revealing sender, receiver, or amount. Since NU5, Zcash uses Halo proofs (no trusted setup) and supports Unified Addresses - one address that works for both private (shielded) and public (transparent) transactions. 
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We're launching the x402 Foundation with @Cloudflare.
I’ve been thinking about how internet payments should work for years. Or more specifically, how they aren't working, and need to improve.
x402 is a big step forward. AI agents can now transact value, not just exchange info.
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