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[kuno @kunoo]

All investors need to watch this

[John @John__JD_]

@cowboy_oh_gee It used to be Twitter. 😂 But been here for a long time.

[John @John__JD_]

Do you remember when you joined X? I do! #MyXAnniversary

[John @John__JD_]

@RichardHeartWin Just because something is down 90%, doesn't mean it can't go down another 90%. It can always go lower.

[John @John__JD_]

This is one of the best reads on the internet today. If you don't take a few minutes and read this, you might feel left behind!! Go on... Just read it! This might change your life. @jusanothermfer Great work Sir!!💪🚀🧠

[JAM ➕ @jusanothermfer]

The GENIUS Act gives banks the yield on US treasuries.

SPOT gives it back to the user.

Not by debt. Not by emissions but by architecture.
Check it out👇

https://t.co/Ox2pjoVPUu

[Jonathan @iamXD79]

this piece hits different

@jusanothermfer sees what most are missing - while everyone's debating stablecoin regulations, @AmpleforthOrg already solved the real problem

the genius act breakdown is masterful. shows exactly why chasing yield with traditional stables is a fool's game while $SPOT quietly builds the future of money

love how he frames it - "you're not buying a token, you're becoming monetary infrastructure." that's the paradigm shift people don't see coming

the AMM insight is pure alpha. most people think impermanent loss, but with $SPOT's mean reversion you're actually earning from the mechanics themselves. beautiful design tbh

"low volatility > no volatility" might be the most underrated concept in crypto. while others build fragile pegs that break under pressure, ampleforth creates anti-fragile systems that thrive on instability

@coinbase CEO @brian_armstrong believes "flatcoins" are the next iteration of stablecoins. "it's a new thing on the horizon," Armstrong said in one of his interviews discussing the future direction of the exchange. "there's a couple teams working on it. we're not building something in that realm yet, but we're interested in it"

that austrian school connection at the end? peak intellectual flex. hayek's competing currencies finally have their blockchain moment through $AMPL and $SPOT

JAM gets it - this isn't just another defi play. ampleforth is quietly rewriting the rules of money while everyone else fights over yesterday's solutions

perfect timing too. as the old system shows its cracks, the new monetary logic is already here waiting

respect to voices like this who can articulate what buiulders really building

[John @John__JD_]

@brucefenton You, sir, are looking for @SPOTprotocol built by the brains behind @AmpleforthOrg. Built differently built for the future. Soon LVAs will power the Stable you are looking for with the help of @asymmetryfin in $USDaf and $ampUSD. You're not late to the game. Giga Brains Cooking!

[John @John__JD_]

If you don't understand the mechanics of the system @AmpleforthOrg & @SPOTprotocol this should give you a quick breakdown. @grok TLDR for those who are lazy.

[Ampleforth @AmpleforthOrg]

$AMPL, $stAMPL, and the powers that create stAMPL and SPOT are all part of the Ampleforth ecosystem as distinct but deeply interconnected tokens.

Each offers its properties, utilities, and exposure to volatility within Ampleforth’s larger decentralized framework.

Of course, the foundation is AMPL: a decentralized unit of account token that makes it possible to create new derivatives, such as stAMPL and SPOT.

But how does this dynamic work?

The most critical piece of infrastructure in the ecosystem is the Rotation Vault. The Vault is what powers the creation of stAMPL and SPOT via AMPL deposits and a process called tranching. When AMPL is deposited into the Vault, it splits the AMPL into the two new tokens.

SPOT is the “senior” (safe) tranche, a decentralized, low-volatility asset (LVA). At the same time, stAMPL is the “junior” (riskier) tranche, designed for risk-tolerant investors seeking more exposure to AMPL’s volatility.

So, what happens after these derivatives are created? How do they all fit together?

When users deposit AMPL into the Rotation Vault, their deposit is automatically divided between SPOT and stAMPL. SPOT holders effectively trade away exposure to the high volatility inherent in AMPL’s rebasing mechanism. In exchange, they obtain lower-volatility price behavior, which is attractive to conservative investors and treasury managers.

Conversely, stAMPL holders accept all volatility foregone by SPOT holders, making stAMPL a high-risk, high-reward derivative asset. stAMPL holders receive amplified exposure to AMPL's daily rebases (generally around 1.1x to 1.2x standard AMPL rebase movements), enabling them to capture a premium during positive rebases.

The premium emerges from the transfer of volatility exposure from SPOT holders to stAMPL holders.
The critical mechanism facilitating this value transfer is known as the Funding Rate (formerly "Enrichment Rate"). The Funding Rate dynamically redistributes value between SPOT and stAMPL holders, incentivizing equilibrium in the system:

Positive Funding Rate: This occurs primarily during bullish market phases, rewarding SPOT holders by transferring value from stAMPL holders, thereby reinforcing SPOT's promise of low volatility.

Negative Funding Rate: This occurs during bearish or contractionary periods, subsidizing stAMPL holders to compensate them for absorbing greater volatility risk, thereby ensuring ongoing attractiveness to volatility-seeking participants.

With the recent SPOT v5 upgrade, the Funding Rate now runs continuously and independently from weekly tranche rotations, ensuring uninterrupted incentives regardless of market conditions or tranche rotation outcomes.

Moreover, protocol fees now scale with system equilibrium, incentivizing actions that stabilize the network by being lower cost or free, and penalizing actions that increase imbalance with higher fees.

All collected fees flow entirely to stAMPL depositors, further incentivizing and rewarding their participation and risk acceptance.

Through these interactions (AMPL’s foundational elastic rebasing, the Rotation Vault’s tranching mechanism, and SPOT’s innovative Funding Rate), the Ampleforth ecosystem tokens collectively provide a uniquely powerful, decentralized toolkit for investors.

[John @John__JD_]

@xai Normal @elonmusk fashion. Late again!

[John @John__JD_]

@SpaceX @grok will this launch be visible if it happens during the day from PHX? The last time they launched we could see it at night.

[John @John__JD_]

Anon!! Phase 2 is Live!! Its time. Stop procrastinating and do some research! We are leaving without you. $AMPL & $SPOT @AmpleforthOrg @SPOTprotocol

[Bhau @Bhau_jagmd]

Phase II: Stratosphere of the Bootstrap Program is LIVE!

Earlier I was asked - is this FDIC insured? What if the price tanks like the [token] I staked on [CEX]?

Remember: $USDC - $SPOT @SPOTprotocol Liquidity is special; it is un-ruggable

APY% comes from 🌋 Geyser Rewards + Trading Fees; where else can you find such Yield without worrying about the token price tanking?!?

But this just a glimpse - join the @AmpleforthOrg community to learn more about this game-changing innovation as we commence the #Evergreen ♾️Cycle by Bootstrapping $SPOT

https://t.co/MFfMqVFglQ

https://t.co/47BN8jeV7F

[John @John__JD_]

Ok Anon!! You need to take 10 minutes of your life and read this article! My friend @Guz_MassAdopt worked hard to bring this knowledge to the masses and all you have to do is read it. Don't be shy just read it. $AMPL + $SPOT

[Guz @Guz_MassAdopt]

https://t.co/MGtYVhv0NX

[Asymmetry @asymmetryfin]

Asymmetry: The New Home of Customized Stablecoins.

Introducing USA.d
The U.S. Asymmetry Dollar: decentralized.

USA.d will be the FIRST stablecoin to borrow against $27 BILLION+ of assets while setting your own interest rates. Powered by @LiquityProtocol v2.

[sirubi.eth @sirubi_eth]

The cat's out of the bag - $USDaf powered by $SPOT and $AMPL will be launching on March 18th 🔥

The launch of $USA.d is exciting too for the ecosystem, as it will bring in more people that will want to take out stables against their assets, after which they can compare the yield and properties between the two stables, where for instance:

Using $SPOT to mint $USDaf might be a little bit more comfortable for the 'set it and forget' type of user who still wants to earn high yields. While using more volatile assets like $wBTC, where there's more risk of liquidations during widespread market fear, as we saw earlier this week, would be more for the active DeFi users.

Not to mention this also will likely increase the revenue generated by @asymmetryfin.

Excited to see what other assets users will be able to borrow against.

$ASF

[John @John__JD_]

HUGE NEWS!! We have the WEN!
$AMPL and $SPOT are the collateral for $USDaf
$wBTC and Others will be announced for $USA.d
If you haven't packed your bags yet.. IDK what you are doing. AMPL is set and ready, and we are going. The rocket is prepared to launch. Hurry and get your ticket to join the ride, Anon!
@AmpleforthOrg @SPOTprotocol @asymmetryfin

[CryptoLaunch @BabyAmple]

Good news from @asymmetryfin! The much awaited $USDaf will be released March 18 with $SPOT and $AMPL able to be used as collateral!

$USA.d will be able to be borrowed against $wbtc and others!

Let Defi rein supreme!

[Tom @CryptoMa20]

I am fascinated by mean reverting stable coins like SPOT from @AmpleforthOrg , so this asset allow you to earn fees from the volatility, but guaranteed to returned to a long term mean to minimise IL. Pretty cool!

[John @John__JD_]

@AmpleforthOrg & @SPOTprotocol
Operation Bootstrap: What is it?

$AMPL - $SPOT

Operation Bootstrap is a liquid staking program, that rewards participants for providing SPOT/USDC liquidity on Uni V3.

1. Rewards: $10M in liquid AMPL ( up for grabs )
2. Goal: $50M+ in SPOT/USDC liquidity
3. Flywheel ( Buzzword ).

Once the "Flywheel" is turning it's hard to stop.

Currently, we are in Phase 1 of 5 Phases for the Operation Bootstrap.
More steps will roll out soon and we expect there to be high APY rewards for the liquidity providers who stake their LP in the Bootstrap Geysers.

You can learn more about Ampleforth & SPOT at
https://t.co/80AkfiQc3X
https://t.co/8PkwdaPLG1
https://t.co/Y1fv72UKEb

[John @John__JD_]

This is HUGE Anon!
2 different Defi Native Assets of the same family.
If you want a more risky CDP you will take on AMPL as your collateral.
If you want that almost set it and forget it CDP Risk you're gonna wanna take on SPOT as your collateral.

$AMPL = Higher Risk / Lower LTV
$SPOT = Lower Risk / Higher LTV

Pack your Bags Anon! AMPL is set for lift-off.

[Asymmetry @asymmetryfin]

Big news. USDaf just got a whole lot bigger.

USDaf will now be backed by AMPL, as well as SPOT.

Increasing collateral opportunity for the asset by $150,000,000+

[John @John__JD_]

Hello Anon!
Operation Bootstrap is the game-changer for anyone looking to earn serious rewards while shaping the future of decentralized finance. There are $10M in $AMPL rewards up for grabs, and this initiative isn't just about staking—it's about driving adoption for $SPOT, powering next-gen stablecoins like $USDaf, and stabilizing the crypto ecosystem. Whether you're "One of us!!" A DeFi veteran pro or just starting out as a DeFi N00b, the opportunity to be part of this movement while earning yield is too good to ignore. Dive into the details and start staking today.

[Ampleforth @AmpleforthOrg]

https://t.co/BtdbmbqO0g

[John @John__JD_]

@Sn0wBull @SPOTprotocol Yeah thanks for the correction, I looked at the MC of SPOT, not the Supply.

[John @John__JD_]

@SPOTprotocol Supply over 5M now!! Before we know it $SPOT will be over 10M. $AMPL to the moon!

[Zacharias @zachariaspro]

Jan 21st was the second highest volume day for @AmpleforthOrg SPOT token - EVER

Over $800k in daily trading volume for a token with a supply under 5M

Impact of Operation Bootstrap on SPOT dynamics already obvious. Over $3M in cumulative volume since Jan 1st

➕@SPOTprotocol