Sergei Sergienko

26 December 2024 11:04

💪The changes in gaming have largely been driven by the increase in processing power that mobiles offer. The progress that has been made is quite amazing.

Mobile phones today match the power of mid-tier gaming consoles from a decade ago. The CPU/GPU, storage, screen size, and connectivity have made new kinds of games possible on mobile.

It makes you wonder what form our mobile devices will take in a few years time – and just how much computational power they will pack in.

Sergei Sergienko

25 December 2024 10:31

🎄 Happy Christmas! I hope you have a peaceful break and the chance to celebrate with friends and family.

Why not switch off your phone for a day? Or a few hours, at least 🙂

Sergei Sergienko

24 December 2024 16:23

👩‍🎓 Web3 could transform education. CZ shared:

We don’t pay teachers well. There aren’t enough good teachers. Many aren’t passionate. The good ones don’t get paid enough.

Sergei Sergienko

24 December 2024 13:42

🚀 Rumble enters the crypto era. Chris Pavlovski, the CEO of YouTube’s biggest competitor, announced the launch of crypto tips on the platform. This is huge for content creators.

Crypto tips give influencers more freedom and connect them directly to a global audience, bypassing traditional payment systems. It’s a step toward making crypto a daily tool, not just for investment but for everyday use.

Sergei Sergienko

23 December 2024 18:16

💡 Btw, there’s a good chance you’re on holiday right now. If so, it can be a good time to take stock of your life and work. And, although we often leave resolutions to the new year, now is also a great opportunity to start making any plans or changes you’ve been wanting to put into practice.

Somehow, when the new year rolls around, everything can get very busy very quickly – meaning we don’t follow up on those good intentions. Start early to beat the rush!

Sergei Sergienko

23 December 2024 16:06

🚀 In the last 24 hours, Pumpfun saw 34,064 tokens launched but only 436 made it to Raydium. This stat speaks volumes: most new tokens are junk cluttering the market. It’s like the internet itself: an endless flow of ideas, where brilliance sits next to mediocrity. While most meme coins fade into the noise, a rare few become cultural phenomena.

But their abundance raises a question: what matters more—quantity or quality? As the chase for quick profits grows, the noise drowns out genuinely valuable projects.

Sergei Sergienko

23 December 2024 13:47

🎁 Gift crypto the right way. CZ dropped a tip: sharing crypto via a private key or hardware wallet is a bad move. Why? Because the giver still has access to the funds, creating a major security risk. Two people with the same key? Always a recipe for disaster.

Instead, ask them to send the crypto directly to your personal wallet address. If funds move unexpectedly (even through hacking), tracing the culprit is nearly impossible.

This simple advice protects both your assets and reputations. So, if you're planning to give crypto as a gift, do it right: direct and secure.

Sergei Sergienko

22 December 2024 15:47

⚠ There are similar security issues with Discord verification systems, too. Just like Telegram, these apps can be used to steal your crypto.

Be very careful what transactions and signatures you approve in MetaMask or other browser wallets. Read the messages carefully and make sure they come from a legitimate source!

While we’re on the subject, here’s another reminder to also be careful of any links and unsolicited DMs you receive.

Sergei Sergienko

21 December 2024 16:17

👷‍♂️ “Do you want to continue to work for free? Or do you wanna own something where you can build on top of it and you can control the media, you can control your story?”

Jack Dorsey describes the benefits of Web3 at the recent Africa Bitcoin Conference. This is ultimately the message of blockchain. Ownership, agency, freedom.

Sergei Sergienko

20 December 2024 17:01

💰 Bitcoin over gold? Crypto enthusiast Bram Kanstein has thrown out an idea: why not swap some of the Netherlands' gold reserves for Bitcoin and create a national BTC stash? The main argument? Rapid euro inflation undermining the stability of fiat savings.

The proposal challenges the traditional view of gold as the ultimate safe-haven asset. But is the government ready to take such a step? Replacing gold with BTC requires not just financial but also political courage. This decision could set a historic precedent, symbolizing a shift from the old financial system to the new.

Sergei Sergienko

20 December 2024 14:07

💼 Speaking of scams… watch out for low-skilled or unskilled jobs (like data entry) that offer disproportionately high wages. They’re almost certainly fake.

These jobs are advertised on X too. I’ve seen many ads for unskilled work recently that pay many times what you’d expect. That should always be a red flag.

Whether these are clickbait, scams, or drainers, be careful! They’re almost always too good to be true.

Sergei Sergienko

19 December 2024 17:54

⚛️ A lot has been written about quantum computing recently, after Google made a major breakthrough. People have been asking whether crypto will no longer be secure once QC is a reality.

Fortunately, there is a long way to go before that, and plenty of time to prepare. If QC really did threaten crypto’s security, it would be possible to switch to a quantum-resistant algorithm, as Satoshi described.

We’d have much bigger problems to worry about, though. The security of the entire internet (including your online banking passwords) would be compromised too.

Sergei Sergienko

19 December 2024 14:53

🏦 Germany’s largest bank, Deutsche Bank, is stepping into the blockchain world by creating its own Ethereum-based L2. But here's the twist: it’s designed to give authorities expanded oversight powers. This made me thinking. Is this a step toward decentralization, or is it using blockchain tech to tighten control?

On one hand, big banks joining the blockchain space could boost its development and bring wider recognition. On the other hand, government oversight on these projects challenges the very idea of decentralization, where freedom and transparency are supposed to be at the core.

Sergei Sergienko

19 December 2024 12:19

😵 Typos can be pricey. One of them led to a phishing attack. The user copied “pudgypenguins[.]com” correctly and meant to add “claim” at the start but skipped the dot. Boo! Redirected to a phishing site. NFTs gone after signing a malicious Blur signature.

Please guys, slow down. Check URLs like your wallet depends on it (because it does), bookmark key sites, and never rush.

Sergei Sergienko

18 December 2024 16:00

💰 Yet someone actually made money on the launch. A trader turned $5.36 million into a profit of $8.36 million in just 20 minutes. Yes, you read that right—$5.36 million. Who in their right mind spends that much on a meme coin? Anyway, here’s what happened: right after $PENGU launched, they dropped 23,742 $SOL ($5.36M) to buy 239.6M $PENGU and then sold it for 60,726 $SOL ($13.72M).

Trading meme coins is always a gamble, though. Just three hours later, the token plummeted 40%. But hey, at least this guy got out in time.

Sergei Sergienko

25 December 2024 16:14

🎁 Give yourself a crypto present today. Do something you haven’t done before.

Learn something new. Set up a new wallet. Acquire a small amount of crypto if you haven’t done so yet.

You never know where it might lead…

Sergei Sergienko

24 December 2024 17:37

👨‍🏫There are some amazing influencers and educators out there. People who can communicate clearly and succinctly, turning complex ideas into simple messages.

Unfortunately, there are so many more who add little or nothing to the space. Worse, they can be misleading. If I had to estimate, I’d say the ratio of the truly great ones to the rest was 1 in 100 or even 1 in 1,000.

Who are your top picks when you need reliable information and commentary about the crypto space?

Sergei Sergienko

24 December 2024 15:13

⛔ Another victim lost $1 million due to malware linked to the domain us04-zoom[.]us. Hackers used fake Zoom links to steal private keys and access crypto wallets. Cyberattacks are getting more sophisticated, and trusting unofficial sources is risky.

Stay alert, guys. Only download programs from trusted sites and check every step of the installation. One extra security check could save you from huge losses.

Sergei Sergienko

24 December 2024 11:58

👨‍💻 100,000 hours of work vs. 100 hours of knowledge... A person works around 100,000 hours in their lifetime to earn money, but many don’t realize how inflation slowly eats away those earnings. Savings lose value, and traditional financial strategies stop working.

If we spent just 100 hours learning about finance, we could change everything. Understanding economics, inflation, and asset protection gives us a powerful tool for a stable future. Today, it’s essential to learn not only traditional finance but also about digital assets, crypto and DeFi which are now key to navigating the future.

Sergei Sergienko

23 December 2024 17:10

🎰 Polymarket’s been betting big 97% odds that PumpFun gets banned in the US by year’s end. Just a few days left to see if they’re right.

Safe to say, PumpFun’s been skating on some very thin ice. Let’s see if it cracks.

Sergei Sergienko

23 December 2024 15:00

⚖ The choice of a few, the opportunity for everyone. Less than 7% of the world invests in crypto. Most still stick to old habits, avoid risk, or lack knowledge.

Crypto isn’t just about profits. It’s a mindset of freedom and independence. While 93% watch, the 7% are shaping a decentralized financial future for all.

Sergei Sergienko

23 December 2024 12:30

🇦🇪 The UAE now holds $40 billion worth of Bitcoin. When Bitcoin reserves start matching the budgets of small countries, it’s a clear sign the global financial system is shifting. Bitcoin’s no longer just for private investors. It’s stepping up to the big leagues of state policy, showing off its potential as a wealth preservation tool.

And I guess, for the UAE, this isn’t just asset diversification but a flex. They’re staking their claim as digital economy leaders, aiming for independence from traditional finance and a bigger presence on the world stage.

Sergei Sergienko

22 December 2024 10:32

💉 Telegram verification systems are being used to inject malware. Be careful out there, guys!

These systems are necessary to gate communities for specific sets of subscribers. Unfortunately, hackers are creating their own versions that will place software on your device that can steal your crypto.

Aside from being vigilant, remember to keep the majority of your crypto offline, in hardware or cold wallets.

Sergei Sergienko

21 December 2024 10:13

😴 Welcome to the weekend! Make it a restful one. But what is rest?

There’s some good research that suggests that “constructive” rest, with structured activities, is much more refreshing and better for you than unstructured rest (aka “doing nothing”).

In short, plan something to do in your downtime. Take a walk, meet up with friends, get some exercise, go somewhere interesting. Sitting around watching Netflix all weekend can mean you end up feeling worse and more tired than you did on Friday evening.

Sergei Sergienko

20 December 2024 15:21

🎢 From boom to bust in one move. On December 14, a whale took a daring leap: borrowing $25M USDC on Aave, investing it in Hyperliquid, and opening a long BTC position at an entry price of $101,662.9. When BTC hit a new ATH above $108K, they were sitting on an unrealized profit of over $4.4M. But ambition trumped caution. Today, after a sharp market dip, they faced a $3.75M loss.

This isn’t just a story about money—it’s a lesson in balancing greed and patience, and how easily success can flip into failure. In a world where everyone’s chasing the big win, it’s not just about riding the highs; knowing when to call it a day makes the real champion.

Sergei Sergienko

20 December 2024 12:53

🏴‍☠ Phishing ads on Google could be putting your assets at risk. In the digital world, where trust is everything, it’s surprisingly easy to get caught out. Fraudulent ads pretending to be Virtuals Protocol can snatch your assets if you connect your wallet and approve a transaction.

Here’s the deal: slow down, double-check those links, and stick with trusted sources. Nobody’s got your back online like you do—stay sharp and keep your assets safe.

Sergei Sergienko

19 December 2024 16:39

😏 BlackRock just stirred the pot by twisting Bitcoin’s core principles. In their educational video, they casually slipped in that there's "no guarantee" the 21 million coin cap will stay. This goes against everything Bitcoin stands for — decentralization and an immutable code.

Crypto enthusiasts are having a field day, calling it classic Wall Street disinfo. So much nonsense in just three minutes. Nice job, BlackRock.

Sergei Sergienko

19 December 2024 13:42

🍀 Crazy luck stories have no end. So. one guy had less than $1,000 yesterday, and today his assets are worth about $3.95M! All thanks to buying 48.02M $UFD for just $712, which then exploded by 5546 times.

But before jumping into risks, please remember: the crypto market offers huge opportunities, but also serious risks. Stories like this are the exception. You could double your investment today and lose it all tomorrow due to volatility or unforeseen events.

Sergei Sergienko

18 December 2024 17:32

👾 Web3 gaming is another massive success story. The sector is set to grow by an absolutely incredible 68% CAGR to 2030, and will potentially be worth $300 billion by the end of the decade.

The intersection between mobile and Web3 is a very promising one, since they’re both major growth areas. I have a feeling that the market is going to reward Web3 game developers enormously in the coming years.

Sergei Sergienko

18 December 2024 14:26

🫠 When you tried to outsmart everyone, but something went wrong... A trader decided to be the first to buy $PENGU, dropping $10,000 the moment the token listed. But due to low liquidity, they ended up with just 78 $PENGU… worth a grand total of $3.

Imagine buying a yacht, only to realize it’s an inflatable raft with a $14 trillion price tag.