Sergei Sergienko

18 December 2024 13:10

🐲 Wanna hear the biggest crypto crash story you (probably) don’t fully know? Here goes the saga of Su Zhu, the Singaporean entrepreneur and co-founder of crypto hedge fund Three Arrows Capital. This crypto legend managed to lose $3 billion in 72 hours. His fund, once hailed as the crown jewel of crypto trading, turned out to be more of a ticking time bomb.

Here’s the playbook: borrow a ton of money, use that to borrow even more, and repeat until… well, you implode. Red flags were waving everywhere—zero risk management, reckless leverage, and transparency that was practically invisible. But hey, when everyone’s busy making money, who has time to notice?

Then came 2022: the LUNA crash followed by BTC’s nosedive. Thousands of people faced massive losses, while Su Zhu? He vanished. Poof. It wasn’t until September 2023 that he reappeared, now under investigation and staring at a potential 10-year prison sentence.

The moral of the story? Playing with leverage isn’t just risky. It’s a great way to lose everything and owe a fortune.

Sergei Sergienko

17 December 2024 16:46

☠ Same old scam trick still working in 2024. A victim lost $45k after entering their seed phrase into a fake Phantom wallet popup from a malicious link promoting a BONK airdrop.

Pro tip: Real airdrops NEVER ask for your seed phrase. Keep that thing OFFLINE. Your key security = your money’s security. Simple as that.

Sergei Sergienko

17 December 2024 14:01

🤯 Michael Saylor now owns 439,000 BTC, more than the official reserves of both China and the US combined. That’s not just an investment. It’s a power move, cementing Saylor as one of the top dogs in crypto.

But wait—doesn’t it feel a bit... off? Bitcoin was supposed to be decentralized, free from government or corporate control. Yet here’s Saylor, holding a chunk so massive it could give anyone a bit of a power trip. Is he the guardian of crypto’s future or just another "centralized" figure we were trying to avoid?

Sergei Sergienko

16 December 2024 16:59

🔥 I gotta talk about Time Farm more! Now, here's a little reminder that if you’ve been away from Time Farm for a week, then your $SECOND might be starting to burn.

Make sure you log in regularly to avoid losing any, and to pick up new $SECOND available! You can use Farmer’s Assistant to automate the process and make it easier.

And if you’re not on Time Farm, then what are you waiting for?

Sergei Sergienko

16 December 2024 14:06

👑 Bitcoin keeps proving it's the king, staying the most profitable major asset in 8 of the last 10 years. It's outperformed everything: stocks, gold, you name it.

It's not just an asset, it's a symbol of a new financial era, totally reshaping how we think about investing. It's already the benchmark for returns, and its growth story shows there’s no other asset quite like it.

Sergei Sergienko

15 December 2024 10:30

🎁 Why not give someone a little crypto for Christmas? It’s a great way to give them “skin in the game”.

You may have talked to people about crypto, but actually owning some changes the way you think. They’re more likely to take an interest and engage with it if they actually hold some.

You can create a paper wallet and transfer a small amount to that address as a safe and easy way to get started. You can also provide instructions for how to download a wallet and import the secret phrase.

Sergei Sergienko

14 December 2024 10:16

📰 It’s amazing how mainstream narratives shift. Not long ago, Bitcoin was considered “bad for the environment”. Now, it’s being positioned as a means of enabling greater clean energy use.

Critically, Bitcoin is helping power the transition to clean energy. It allows solar and wind farms to operate continuously, soaking up spare output profitably when it’s not needed.

It’s a good sign that journalists’ understanding of crypto is finally improving. But it does make you wonder what other mainstream narratives will change in the coming years – both for crypto and elsewhere.

Sergei Sergienko

13 December 2024 15:17

💡I couldn’t agree more with Brian Armstrong’s take on crypto as the future of finance.

Crypto is the only payment rail that checks all 3 boxes: fast, cheap, global. Under 1 second, and 1 cent, anywhere in the world. Like water, payments flow to the path of least resistance.

Sergei Sergienko

13 December 2024 11:57

😮 Even politicians cannot resist the lure of making a quick buck on meme coins. US Representative Michael Collins (Georgia) has been trading the meme coin Ski Mask Dog, in addition to ETH and other more widely-known cryptos.

Collins is believed to have spent between $1,000 and $15,000 on Ski Mask Dog. We know this because Members of Congress are required to declare their financial interests.

This is your regular reminder that – no matter who else is doing it – trading meme coins can be incredibly risky. The gains can be spectacular, but the losses total. Good luck Michael…

Sergei Sergienko

12 December 2024 16:33

🔒 How secure is your password? With the rise of crypto scammers' activity, the importance of protecting your data has never been more relevant. Your password is your first and most important line of defense.

Check your passwords against the scale on the image. The National Institute of Standards and Technology and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency recommend using at least 16 characters to protect yourself from attackers and modern threats, such as quantum computing.

Sergei Sergienko

12 December 2024 13:13

🔎 Another investigation by ZachXBT. In April 2024, the Coinbase Commerce contract showed suspicious outflows totaling $15.9 million on Polygon. The USDC was then redirected from Polygon to Ethereum, where it was split across three addresses. In May 2024, an anonymous attacker under the nickname tezedasads12 took responsibility for the theft and began boasting about it in Telegram chats. On their Instagram profile under the name Excite, the hacker bragged about expensive purchases, including live monkeys.

Most of the funds remained inactive, but some were transferred to eXch & Stake using DEX swaps to a new address in an attempt to obscure the source of the funds. Although the victim's identity in this case remains unknown, there is clear evidence that could potentially lead to their prosecution. The attacker is likely located in Denmark. There is also a high probability that they did not act alone, as the funds were initially split across three addresses.

Sergei Sergienko

11 December 2024 17:03

⌚️ If you haven’t yet begun using Time Farm, don’t wait any longer! It’s fast, free, and easy to get started. You can earn $SECOND tokens for completing a range of simple tasks.

Time Farm combines crypto’s ability to make micropayments with the fantastic UX of Telegram mini-apps. It’s a really powerful approach to delivering Web3 services.

In the future, we’ll be launching all kinds of new functionalities and integrating the platform more closely with LaborX. There will be lots of opportunities to earn.

Sergei Sergienko

11 December 2024 13:02

🧐 Airdrop hunter or just really, really lucky?? A user received 398,399 $ME (worth $2.14 million) from 1,350 wallets. No big deal, right? Just a casual airdrop haul, unless, of course, you start wondering how one person manages that many wallets. But hey, who needs bots when you're just extra dedicated?

The current airdrop system is clearly a masterpiece. If the goal is to reward everyone except honest participants and the projects themselves. Maybe a “one person – one wallet” rule could fix that? It would certainly put an end to the reward farming frenzy.

At Time Farm, we do take security and fairness seriously, verifying everything to ensure a level playing field for all.

Sergei Sergienko

10 December 2024 17:11

👯 Copy trading is thriving. In the crypto world, you often hear stories about "quick riches" — like turning $330K into $34M in two hours or a trader making $20K from 1 SOL by buying a meme coin that went viral due to yet another hype-fueled story.

Sometimes, leveraging someone else’s experience can be beneficial. But never forget how volatile and unpredictable such investments can be. This isn’t a financial strategy. It’s a gamble, where one wrong trend can wipe everything out.

Sergei Sergienko

10 December 2024 14:36

🖥 Crypto hackers stole over $70 million in November, according to a report by Immunefi. The total for 2024 is almost $1.5 billion.

While hackers can be very sophisticated, many attacks are actually extremely simple and easy to avoid. Keep the majority of your crypto in cold storage, and don’t download software, click links or visit sites you don’t trust. Be careful about people who contact you via DM, and always verify their identity.

Stay safe out there! Fortunately, it’s not as hard as it seems.

Sergei Sergienko

17 December 2024 17:59

📲 Mobile now accounts for over 50% of all gaming, which shows incredible growth in recent years. Mobile now generates over $100 billion in gaming revenues every year.

Not so long ago, mobile was a tiny slice of the gaming market, which was dominated by desktops and consoles. And the trajectory is still upwards – mobile has room to grow.

This is one of the reasons why I’m so bullish on mobile Telegram apps, like Time Farm and the games in its ecosystem.

Sergei Sergienko

17 December 2024 15:33

🇩🇪 Did Germany just learn a valuable lesson? In July, they sold 50,000 seized BTC for $53,000 each, pocketing $2.8 billion. On the surface, a great deal. But today? That could’ve been double. A former finance minister’s recent comment almost feels like a “we could’ve been richer” moment:

It is time to recognize the opportunities of Bitcoin in Germany.

Sergei Sergienko

17 December 2024 12:17

😵‍💫 17.6% of all Bitcoin is lost forever. Yep, that’s around 3.7 million BTC. Every year, hundreds of thousands of dollars vanish due to forgotten keys, lost devices, and, let’s face it, sheer laziness when it comes to security.

These missing coins are a loud reminder: the true value of cryptocurrency is in the responsibility of the owner.

There are no second chances to recover lost access with Bitcoin. It’s both its biggest flaw and greatest strength—a constant reminder that ownership freedom comes with discipline and education.

Sergei Sergienko

16 December 2024 15:41

✨ Crypto is a powerful tool for escaping the debt trap. In a world where millions are stuck in debt just to get access to money, Bitcoin offers real financial freedom. The old banking system locks you in—loans, inflation, and shrinking buying power turn fiat money into a tool for control.

Bitcoin flips the script, giving you independence and protecting your money. No banks, no inflation stealing your value, and anyone, anywhere can jump in.

Sergei Sergienko

15 December 2024 16:39

👨‍💻 It’s the end of the weekend. Hopefully you’ve had a restful break to recharge before heading back to the daily grind!

In fairness, though, it shouldn’t feel like a grind. If you’re not enjoying your day job, are there options you can explore to start building a career that will make you look forward to getting up in the morning?

Web3 is full of opportunities. Check out LaborX for freelance and full-time vacancies.

Sergei Sergienko

14 December 2024 16:23

😎 Have you heard that Web3 casinos are doing very well out of privacy? Some of them have seen a huge uptick in users as its centralized Web2 counterparts are required to force their players to provide identity documentation.

Whatever you think of gambling, it’s clear that web users want better privacy, and that this is helping to drive a sea-change in Web3 service adoption.

I’m expecting privacy – and the security it brings – to be a major driver for regular users who migrate to blockchain-based platforms.

Sergei Sergienko

13 December 2024 17:06

🎭 Exactly 14 years ago, Satoshi Nakamoto made his last post on the Bitcoin forum and vanished without a trace. Imagine if he had stuck around – would it have boosted confidence and sped up the rise of a new financial system? Maybe.

But here’s the thing: His exit was probably the best move for Bitcoin. It went from being tied to one person to being truly decentralized. Bitcoin proved it’s not about one individual – it’s for everyone. That decision helped make BTC timeless and independent.

Sergei Sergienko

13 December 2024 14:01

🤦‍♂ Another scam influencer. Andrew Tate (surprise, surprise!) tricked his community and made over $3 million from it. During his streams, he promoted meme coins and his own games, promising easy profits.

He claimed it was all for good reasons since he’s a millionaire and doesn’t care about the money. Naturally, after pumping the tokens, his team dumped them, causing huge losses for his followers, while he raked in the cash.

These people make millions with "pump and dump" schemes, then use your money to buy new cars. Don’t fall for manipulators.

Sergei Sergienko

12 December 2024 17:51

🚫 Another security tip: don’t use a VPN when accessing Coinbase (and likely other exchanges). Because hackers always use VPNs, Coinbase’s protection systems take this as a sign of risk. A lot of people have had their accounts frozen by doing this, even though they’re legitimately using their own accounts.

Getting accounts unfrozen can be a huge hassle. There are good reasons why you should use a VPN, so just switch it off while you are trading on Coinbase.

Sergei Sergienko

12 December 2024 14:42

🇦🇪 Crypto continues to strengthen its position on the global stage. USDT has received official recognition as a virtual asset on the Global Market of Abu Dhabi. This event further solidifies Abu Dhabi's position as one of the leading centers of blockchain economy and financial technologies.

For the crypto community, this means not only expanded opportunities but also increased trust in digital assets overall. USDT is becoming part of the new financial reality, merging traditional and digital tools.

Sergei Sergienko

12 December 2024 12:03

🤔 What's wrong with this photo? Let’s see who’s new to crypto, drop your guesses in the comments.

Sergei Sergienko

11 December 2024 14:47

🇯🇵 Starting in April, Tokyo will shorten the workweek to four days for government employees, and parents will be allowed to leave work two hours earlier to spend more time with their children. These decisions are part of a plan to tackle Japan’s demographic crisis and address the country's intense work culture, which has long been associated with long hours, little vacation time, and immense pressure.

What do I love about Web3? These principles have long been a reality in this space. People here choose their own work schedules, creating an environment where you don’t have to choose between career and family. I do hope this approach will become the future for the whole world.

Sergei Sergienko

11 December 2024 11:46

🏴‍☠ A new scam is here and it involves fake Telegram groups. Scammers impersonate popular crypto influencers and invite users to "exclusive" groups, promising investment ideas. During signup, users are asked to verify via OfficiaISafeguardBot, which secretly injects malicious PowerShell code into the clipboard. Once activated, it installs malware that can compromise your system and crypto wallets.

To stay safe, avoid time-limited verifications from suspicious services, use hardware wallets, and don't install unknown software. Your asset security is on you.

Sergei Sergienko

10 December 2024 15:52

👩‍🦳 AI influencers are becoming a reality. There are now platforms where you can spin up a new character for just a few thousand or even a few hundred dollars, and train them to present material and engage with audiences. They are (unsurprisingly) popular in the crypto world.

The best AI characters are getting harder and harder to distinguish from real people. All of this points to a world where reality becomes increasingly blurred, and raises some interesting questions about what and who we believe.

Sergei Sergienko

10 December 2024 13:04

🧠 Google just announced their Willow quantum processor hit 105 qubits. Should Bitcoin holders be worried?

Well, cracking Bitcoin’s encryption would take 200 to 400 million qubits. Plus, post-quantum algorithms will likely be added to the BTC protocol long before quantum computers pose a real threat.

So, should you be concerned? Not really, at least for now. But yeah, keeping an eye on quantum tech is probably a good idea.