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This article presents in-depth interviews with three seasoned Polymarket users, uncovering their arbitrage approaches in prediction markets—including end-of-market sweeping, multi-option probability arbitrage, market making, and news-driven trading. The author further analyzes how these strategies impact liquidity structure, risk management, and technical requirements, while highlighting both the opportunities and constraints faced by typical participants.

This article contends that a16z essentially operates as an integrated "media company and capital platform," distinguished by its ability to systematically scale content production to shape sector narratives through market signaling. It then strategically deploys capital into key areas to drive valuation growth. The article analyzes a16z's "Five-Step Narrative Method," its closed-loop capital mechanism, and its power structure, examining how venture capital firms like a16z leverage content and influence to transform investment models.

The article thoroughly outlines the technological advancements of next-generation on-chain Central Limit Order Book (CLOB) DEXs and provides essential perspectives on the future trajectory of DeFi and the evolution of trading technologies.

The article not only provides a detailed review of multiple oracle attack incidents since 2020, but also analyzes their common patterns and industry responses, highlighting the sector’s slow and incomplete approach to addressing recurring issues.

Through a comparative analysis of liquidity, price volatility, and market structure across different trading platforms, the article uncovers the true cause behind Binance’s price anomaly.

DEXs have evolved from experimental alternatives into direct competitors to CEXs, narrowing the market gap through on-chain central limit order books (CLOBs), zero-fee structures, transparent settlement, and high-performance trading experiences. The article provides an in-depth analysis of the competitive dynamics between DEXs and CEXs in both spot and perpetual futures markets, examining their structural advantages and future growth prospects.

Kerrisdale Capital has taken a short position against BitMine (BMNR), an Ethereum-focused firm, citing the company’s unsustainable approach to issuing shares at a high premium and diluting equity. The short report presents six core arguments, including dilution of ETH per share, declining premium trends, lack of transparency in funding methods, and escalating market competition. These factors cast doubt on the long-term viability of the DAT model.

This article analyzes the mechanisms and volume boosting strategies of leading prediction market platforms like Polymarket, Kalshi, Myriad, and Limitless. It covers topics such as order book liquidity rewards, position returns, arbitrage, hedging, platform points, and token expectations, and explains how users can participate and optimize their strategies. Whether you're new to prediction markets or an experienced arbitrageur, this guide will help you understand the underlying logic and potential risks of volume boosting.

Kalshi, a prediction market regulated in the U.S., has raised over $300 million, received approval from the CFTC, and raised its valuation to $5 billion. This article contrasts Kalshi’s regulatory framework with Polymarket’s cryptocurrency-based model. It examines the two development paradigms in the prediction sector by analyzing liquidity, slippage, revenue models, and competitive barriers.

By analyzing the historical performance of Bitcoin and altcoins, the article reveals that institutional investors in the current market tend to favor crypto-related stocks rather than direct investments in crypto assets.

The article, through multiple real-world cases, reveals how these speculative instruments attract investors through social media and influencer-driven hype, even though they often lack intrinsic value.

The article offers detailed information on the transactions, covering the amounts involved in private placements and debt financing, and thoroughly examines how Antalpha leverages Tether Gold (XAU₮) to strengthen the resilience and transparency of its balance sheet.

This article offers a comprehensive analysis of the global regulatory environment for cryptocurrency mining in 2025, detailing policy distinctions among major regions such as the United States, Canada, Russia, Kazakhstan, and the European Union. It highlights critical regulatory factors including energy consumption, noise pollution, taxation, and licensing requirements. Additionally, the article explores compliance risks facing home-based miners and the growing adoption of clean energy solutions, providing thorough policy insights for mining professionals and investors.

This article presents clear, practical examples to illustrate the operational logic of market makers, focusing on order book architecture, spread mechanisms, and volatility management. It demonstrates how market makers capitalize on latency arbitrage and liquidity advantages. The article also examines their strategic adjustments amid varying market conditions. By exploring the microstructure behind retail investor losses, the article provides a clear perspective on price formation and the interaction between price formation and liquidity on exchanges.

Meteora, a Solana DEX closely linked to Jupiter, has experienced a turbulent history with market manipulation. It will officially launch the MET token on October 23. This article examines Meteora’s evolution from Mercurial, explores the achievements and controversies related to the technical feature TRUMP, and considers whether the Token Generation Event (TGE) could mark a critical turning point—a true rebirth—for the project.