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[Shiro @CryptoShiro_]

Gm,

As I thought, as soon as we entered 2026 volume is back, memecoins are back, even trenches are back.

And we're already having a brand new narrative:
@BagsApp Narrative.

It's kinda hard to give a name to this narrative though but it's an AI/tech x Vibecoding x Creator Economy Narrative.

Basically open-source AI founders, developers, and engineers are actively using crypto to boostrap & fund their projects. It's mainly happening on Solana, and the mechanism enabling that is creator-led tokenization via BagsApp.

So the edge is to find good devs, good founders, or big repo on github, that have a token on Bags to bootstrap their project.

However, it already topped a bit for now, if it doesn't catch up it means we're still in a rotation game and in very short-lived narratives, which would be quite bad news. It litterally lasted 24 hours. But I'm hoping for another leg.

People buy these tokens to bet on a developer’s popularity, while developers for most of these tokens don’t own tokens and instead earn royalty fees that fund expensive Claude compute and credits.

So the tokens are a bit like memecoins in a way that they have no real utility for holders and are a bet on popularity & speculation.

If you wanna have a look at this narrative, most of it is happening on @BagsApp a Solana Launchpad.
It has even surpassed PumpFun in volume the past day.
🔗 https://t.co/NisEDVPMTJ

Some of the biggest tokens of this narrative are:
• $GAS, experimental AI coding agent orchestration system, essentially an operating-system-like framework for running many AI coding assistants in parallel. By @Steve_Yegge.
• $RALPH, a Claude plugin that turns frontier AI models into persistent, autonomous coding agents. By @GeoffreyHuntley.
• $STARCRAFT, AI-agent use case, VC-backed and the dev is a crypto-native. 3D interfaces for AI. Visual AI. By @dom_scholz.
• $CMEM, Biggest Claude Repo, a dedicated Claude Code plugin for automatic memory capture, AI compression (using Claude's own agent-sdk), semantic search, and context injection across sessions, solving the common pain point of Claude "forgetting" everything when a session restarts.
• $TERRA, to plant trees, funded by a Bags token. Backed by @Yishan, former reddit CEO.
Learn more about it:
🔗https://t.co/RCAd8pxtiv (Not really a tech token but a Bags token).

But they're mostly all down bad in the past 24hrs.
It could be a good time for another leg.
🔗 https://t.co/plO652PUtY

Anyway, at least the trenches are making some volume, especially for Sol, but even chinese memecoins on BNB are back.

PumpFun also recently made its best revenue since Oct 1st, showing volume is increasing for all memecoins.
🔗 https://t.co/s5alpCf0IV

NFA & DYOR of course, these tokens are high risk, degen & probably short lived. 🫡

[Might & Magic Fates TCG @MightMagicFates]

Global launch is getting closer!
Make sure to pre-register on Steam and Mobile: https://t.co/FtzwzSiWAN

[techstartups @techstartups]

AI chip startup Etched raised about $500 million in a new funding round, according to people familiar with the matter, part of an effort to compete with Nvidia Corp. in the booming market for artificial intelligence processors.

#etched

https://t.co/THvvKJ80OO

[Zach Witkoff @ZachWitkoff]

USD1 @worldlibertyfi has officially crossed $4 billion in market cap!

[MEXC_Derivatives @MEXCDerivatives]

🚀MEXC Futures Listing

‣ $SENT
‣ Start Time: Jan 22, 2026, 10:10 (UTC)

Trade $SENT 👉 https://t.co/UI0RkSJSs8

[miss scarlet in the library with the revolver @fakegingerbitch]

To illustrate that the job market has finally turned around - a particularly unlikeable autist who is only useful for Android development and front-end finally landed a perm remote contract gig after being unemployed for 16 months.

[Flux Charts @FluxCharts]

LEGAL:
Trump drops his $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS.

[Chris Yeh @chrisyeh]

Are there opportunities to expand the AI revolution tenfold? The next big wave may be at the intersection of AI agents and robotics, and @BlitzVentures is looking for great founders exploring that space! https://t.co/KkdCianNTi

[Winter Soldier ❄️🙋🏻‍♂️ @WinterSoldierxz]

Only 10 days into 2026, and we already have the first hack.

@Truebitprotocol just got $26M exploited. Looks like someone's side hustle paid off.

What actually went wrong

The hack came from a math overflow bug in the price calculation.

The contract tried to calculate how much $ETH someone should pay to buy tokens.
But when the attacker used extremely large numbers, the calculation broke.

The system couldn't handle numbers that big.
So instead of returning the correct price, it wrapped around and returned zero.

That allowed the attacker to mint a huge amount of tokens for free.

They repeated this multiple times, then sold those free tokens for real $ETH.

And it looks like no official audits are published in their documentation.

Stay vigilant.

Winter Soldier, out.

[Tom Cotton @SenTomCotton]

I join Tom Homan in expressing my confidence in and appreciation for the brave law-enforcement officers who protect our communities.

[Dablendo (💙🧡) @Dablendo01]

Cross-chain bridges were supposed to make #Web3 feel unified. Instead, most made users nervous, long confirmations, risky hops, and too many "bridge and pray" moments.

That’s why @routerprotocol’s move to build on @arbitrum isn’t just another launch, it’s a shift toward true chain abstraction. One where moving across #Blockchains finally feels like staying on one.

⚙️ Chain Abstraction Done Right

Unlike traditional bridges that simply move tokens between chains, Router Protocol introduces a new layer of interoperability that unlocks real cross-chain functionality.

Here’s what sets it apart:

🔹 Cross-Chain Applications, Not Just Transfers:
Developers can now build #dApps that execute logic across multiple chains simultaneously. Think swapping on @ethereum while staking rewards on @arbitrum, all in one transaction.

🔹 Cosmos SDK-Level Security Meets Arbitrum’s Speed:
Router brings robust consensus from the Cosmos SDK world, but anchors it in Arbitrum’s low-cost, high-throughput Layer 2 environment, making cross-chain interaction secure and seamless.

🔹 Plug-and-Play Integration:
Its widget design means any project, from DeFi to gaming, can go multi-chain in minutes. No complex setup. No risky dependencies. Just simple #interoperability powered by Arbitrum.

Why Arbitrum Makes the Perfect Home

Router’s vision only works if it’s built on infrastructure that’s fast, affordable, and reliable, and that’s where Arbitrum’s ecosystem advantage shines.

✅ Low fees make complex cross-chain actions actually usable for real users.
✅ Quick confirmations mean transfers feel native, not delayed.
✅ Deep liquidity ensures seamless flow between chains and assets.

Arbitrum gives Router the environment to scale safely, making interoperability a native experience, not a risky experiment.

🔍 The Bigger Picture: From Bridges to Unified Chains

For years, “cross-chain” meant friction, manual bridging, confusing networks, and gas fees on both sides. Router Protocol’s approach on Arbitrum changes that narrative.

It’s no longer just about moving tokens, it’s about building #dApps that exist across chains, where transactions flow smoothly between ecosystems like Ethereum, Cosmos, Base, and beyond.

In other words, it’s Web3 without walls.

🚀 Still Early: The Perfect Time to Explore

Router Chain is still in its early stages, and that’s an opportunity.
Users can test the system with small amounts, learn how it works, and experience firsthand what next-gen interoperability feels like.

🔗 Try it here → https://t.co/ojBAKbdoiT

🧭 The Takeaway: Interoperability, Upgraded

Cross-chain shouldn’t mean compromise.
By building on Arbitrum, Router Protocol proves that speed, security, and simplicity can coexist, unlocking a new era where Web3 feels unified, intuitive, and user-first.

The age of chain abstraction is coming…And it’s happening on Arbitrum.

[De.Fi @DeFi]

Our CTO, Artem, breaks down the key security trends for 2026

A practical guide on protecting your capital

[Ultra @Ultra_io]

Not every market cycle rewards expansion.

Some reward focus, efficiency, and restraint.

[TESLARATI @Teslarati]

Elon in 2024:

"Man, I sure hope we don't have to make a phone. That's a lot of work."

[Tomzy @tomzy_meta]

Fight coin !!
Fight coin !!!
Fight coin !!!! All over my TL, what makes them different from other memecoins???

Set your reminder and tag your friends, $100 will be shared on the space also. https://t.co/I8AKRLna6y

[Tim Roughgarden @Tim_Roughgarden]

Videos from CCE '25, including the working group sessions, are now available: https://t.co/2glo7ZU0KN

[HitBTC @hitbtc]

At HitBTC, we are always open to hosting exciting new projects, and we would be happy to see your token or coin on board. If you are willing to integrate into our platform, take the first step by filling out the application form:
https://t.co/AGR3pQl0wL

[BirdGames @BirdGamesWLD]

GM Birdies 🐦✨

Have you completed your daily missions yet? 👀

[Conor Kenny @conorfkenny]

BREAKING: 🇺🇸 President Trump proposes a 500% tariff on China 🇨🇳

[Tom Segura AKA Mr. Ladybug @tomsegura]

This will be the biggest one yet 🤘🏼🏃🏻