Tokenomics

Tokenomics, Linked-Wallets and Whale Risk: Lessons from the Pump.fun (PUMP) Dump – cover image
Tokenomics, Linked-Wallets and Whale Risk: Lessons from the Pump.fun (PUMP) Dump

A recent linked-wallet dump of PUMP tokens exposed how concentrated tokenomics and coordinated wallets create asymmetric exit risk. This article explains how to spot linked-wallet behavior, practical safeguards for traders and projects, and market lessons as capital rotates toward Bitcoin.

Published at 2026-02-19 15:59:19
ZeroLend Shutdown: A Cautionary Tale on DeFi Sustainability for Small Multi-Chain Lenders – cover image
ZeroLend Shutdown: A Cautionary Tale on DeFi Sustainability for Small Multi-Chain Lenders

ZeroLend’s wind-down exposes how fragile small, multi-chain lending protocols can be when TVL, token incentives and cross-chain complexity are misaligned. This article breaks down the failure modes and gives a practical stress-test checklist for projects, DAOs and LPs.

Published at 2026-02-17 16:59:29
Weekend Memecoin Rally: Why PEPE, PI and DOGE Led Gains — Whales, Tokenomics & Risk Management – cover image
Weekend Memecoin Rally: Why PEPE, PI and DOGE Led Gains — Whales, Tokenomics & Risk Management

A data-driven breakdown of the recent weekend memecoin surge and why PEPE, PI and DOGE outperformed. Learn how whale accumulation, tokenomics and CPI-driven rotation created momentum — and how active traders should size positions and hedge risk.

Published at 2026-02-15 14:51:02
Grayscale’s Aave Spot ETF Push: What the SEC Review Means for Tokenized-Asset ETFs – cover image
Grayscale’s Aave Spot ETF Push: What the SEC Review Means for Tokenized-Asset ETFs

Grayscale’s move to convert its AAVE trust into a 1940 Act-style spot ETF raises complex questions about custody, liquidity, and governance. The SEC review will shape not only AAVE tokenomics but the roadmap for future altcoin spot ETFs.

Published at 2026-02-15 13:48:56
LayerZero's 'Zero' Blockchain: Institutional Partnerships, L1 Scalability Claims, and Market Reaction – cover image
LayerZero's 'Zero' Blockchain: Institutional Partnerships, L1 Scalability Claims, and Market Reaction

LayerZero's Zero promises a purpose-built L1 for institutional settlement backed by Citadel, DTCC and ICE — sparking a notable ZRO rally. This article evaluates the technical pitch, partner implications, token-market response and the open questions ahead of a fall 2026 launch.

Altcoin Resilience During a BTC Drawdown: MYX, XMR and SHIB Case Studies – cover image
Altcoin Resilience During a BTC Drawdown: MYX, XMR and SHIB Case Studies

Several altcoins have outperformed during recent BTC-led sell-offs. This article examines MYX Finance, XMR and SHIB to determine whether their strength is idiosyncratic or an early sign of market rotation.

Published at 2026-02-06 17:19:59
ASTER Crash Explained: Whales, Buyback Fund, and Recovery Scenarios – cover image
ASTER Crash Explained: Whales, Buyback Fund, and Recovery Scenarios

ASTER’s collapse from $2.42 to $0.54 exposed extreme supply concentration and prompted a Strategic Reserve Buyback Fund. This analysis breaks down the evidence, buyback mechanics, regulatory risks, and practical scenarios for retail holders.

Case Study: Pi Network Mainnet Migration — Early Market Impact and Communication Lessons – cover image
Case Study: Pi Network Mainnet Migration — Early Market Impact and Communication Lessons

A deep-dive case study of Pi Network’s recent mainnet migration, the drivers behind the PI price rebound and early stabilization signs, and practical guidance for projects communicating migrations to avoid sell-the-news dynamics.

Published at 2026-01-31 16:39:04
Explainer: Why Privacy Tokens on Solana Spiked — The GhostWareOS (GHOST) Rally – cover image
Explainer: Why Privacy Tokens on Solana Spiked — The GhostWareOS (GHOST) Rally

A recent 60%+ surge in GHOST highlights renewed interest in privacy tooling on Solana. This explainer breaks down the catalyst, how Solana supports privacy dApps, tokenomics and liquidity risks, on-chain checks for sustainability, and implications for SOL price outlook.

Published at 2026-01-25 15:29:27
Can XRP Overtake Bitcoin in a Liquidity Crisis? Testing the XRP Domino Theory – cover image
Can XRP Overtake Bitcoin in a Liquidity Crisis? Testing the XRP Domino Theory

This article tests the provocative thesis that XRP could displace Bitcoin as the dominant liquid crypto during a global liquidity crunch, weighing Jake Claver’s ‘XRP Domino Theory’ against current market signals and risks.

Published at 2026-01-24 13:19:14