Hey fam!

Happy New Year! So, what are your resolutions for this year?

For us, one thing is certain. We'll continue to keep you updated with the most important news, trends, and ways to make money.

Many expect the Bitcoin ETF to launch this month. Whether it will be a "sell the news" event or trigger the next run remains to be seen. Otherwise, we have topics for you like Donald Trump reportedly selling $2.4M worth of ETH. Please keep Trump NFTs and coins in mind for this year's elections, as they are sure to gain traction. 

Plague NFT holders receive shares based on unlisted frog holdings, a must-have on your list for the next NFT run. Additionally, there's a thread about projects that have announced tokens, and as always, a guide on an upcoming airdrop—Manta Network in this case.

• Bitcoin hash rate hits new ATH

• Tether mints $1B USDT for ‘inventory replenish’

• Solana sets records for monthly new and active addresses amid price rally

• Bitcoin ETF launch may be a ‘let down’ but could attract trillions over time

• Solana surpasses Ethereum in Google search interest.

• Avalanche Foundation buying memecoins for 'culture.'

• Vitalik Buterin proposes a simpler proof-of-stake design for Ethereum.

• Donald Trump reportedly sells $2.4M worth of ETH.

• MicroStrategy buys $615M worth of additional BTC, pushing holdings to $5.9B.

• Cathie Wood sells all her Bitcoin.

• $1B Bitcoin leaves exchanges in largest single-day outflow in 12 months.

• China deems using Tether for currency exchange illegal.

• OKX to delist privacy coins Monero, Zcash, and Dash.

• Jupiter Co-founder hints at trading stocks, forex, and commodities on Jupiter Exchange.

• Blast has surpassed $1B+ in Total Value Locked (TVL) and 85,000 total users.

• GREAT THREAD / MUST READ: MetisDAO announced a $330m incentive program following the launch of the sequencer pool in Jan.

• NFT Marketplace Sniper announced 0% market fees indefinitely

• Bouhanna celebrates Sotheby's 2023 triumph, reaching $6.2M in digital art sales and hosting a $12M live auction.

• GBA Capital Fund to invest $10+ billion in Web3, covering Metaverse and NFTs.

• Pixel Vault $GG token launches on 12/29 at 10AM UTC.

• Axie Infinity ads Axie Parts Evolution to Axie Infinity Origins.

• Plague NFT holders receive shares based on unlisted frog holdings.

• Nifty Island partners with Rug Radio.

• ETH NFT royalties: $29M in the last six months (97% decrease).

Every week, we select new AI tools that you can try out. This way, you save time for the more enjoyable things in life.

Here are 3 AI tools that you should definitely take a look at. This way, you save time for the more enjoyable things in life. 

• Otter AI: Transformative Transcription Services

• TL;DV: Have fewer, more focused live meetings. 

• Krisp - Krisp is a superior noise cancelling app that mutes background noise in real time calls.

1. Ethereum's Dencun upgrade could cause a run for Layer2 coins!

2. Manta Network Airdrop (Earn an upcoming airdrop in March 2024)

• Opportunity Overview:

  • Bridge your unused ETH or ERC-20 stablecoins to Manta Network's new Ethereum L2.

  • Act fast, as the bridging window closes in January.

• About Manta Network:

  • L2 under development, funded by web3 investors including Binance Labs and Layer Zero.

  • Similar to Arbitrum or Optimism, built on the Ethereum Virtual Machine for lower fees and faster transactions.

  • Launched New Paradigm campaign on Dec. 14 to attract users to their L2.

• Earning Rewards with New Paradigm:

  • Need an invitation: search #mantanewparadigm on X or ask for an invite code.

  • Visit the website, connect your wallet, and follow instructions to bridge ETH or USDC.

  • Minimum .25 bridged to start earning rewards.

  • Inviting friends to the protocol provides additional benefits.

• Reward System:

  • Earn "Boxes" as rewards, redeemable for Manta Network NFTs.

  • For example, bridging one ETH earns 25 box pieces every seven days.

  • NFTs can be redeemed for financial rewards on the network, unlocking privileges.

• Immediate Liquidity and Additional Yield:

  • Manta Network provides immediate liquidity for bridged assets 24 hours after sending through a partnership with StakeStone and their token STONE.

  • While bridged ETH is locked until March, STONE allows for additional rewards.

  • Depositing USDC from ETH mainnet yields wUSDM, thanks to Manta's partnership with Mountain Protocol.

• Token Usage within Manta's Network:

  • STONE and wUSDM tokens are liquid and usable within Manta's network.

  • Options include lending against them or staking with LayerBank and Shoebill Finance.

  • Continuously earn boxes while engaging in these activities.

• Building Yield through Referrals:

  • Encourage friends to bridge and refer others to accumulate more box pieces.

  • The campaign challenges Blast, offering multiple ways to earn compared to direct staking.

POST OF THE WEEK

You can become a member of the Arts Dao, by purchasing our NFT token, which grants you access to not only our exclusive community events, daily market analysis but also makes you a fractional owner of the NFT’s owned by the DAO Treasury.

These are some of the DAO holdings to date:

Including Proof Collective, Damien Hirst, Bored Ape Kennel Club, Admit one and more

OS Link: https://opensea.io/collection/ethernal-gates
Discord Link: discord.gg/artsdao