Ethereum R1 is a new donation-funded, tokenless Layer 2 rollup designed to offer a decentralized, censorship-resistant, and governance-minimized scaling solution for Ethereum

The S&P 500 rose 0.63% Thursday, boosted by strong Meta and Microsoft earnings, but futures slipped Friday as investors awaited the April jobs report and weighed Apple and Amazon tariff concerns. Gold fell to $3,235 as easing trade tensions cut safe-haven demand; markets await US jobs data for rate cut signals. The Coindesk Indices, which tracks the broader crypto market, rose 2.19%, with Bitcoin and Ether up 2.57% and 2.60%, respectively in the past 24 hours. Trade these markets and more with up to 500x leverage on Bybit MT5 using this 

Today's top performer is AR, which gained 16.8% following CloneX's successful migration to Arweave, sponsored by ArDrive.

Arweave (AR), founded in 2017, is a decentralized network for permanent data storage, using blockweave and Proof of Access to ensure long-term accessibility. It offers 200-year storage for a one-time fee, incentivized by AR tokens for miners. The system connects blocks efficiently to preserve and retrieve data, aiming to create a lasting digital knowledge repository. CloneX has successfully 

 to Arweave for permanent storage, with the support of ArDrive, which sponsored the migration of 100 GB of data. The process is nearly complete, with only Animus remaining to undergo decentralization.

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 is a new donation-funded, tokenless Layer 2 rollup designed to offer a decentralized, censorship-resistant, and governance-minimized scaling solution for Ethereum. Built on open-source code and the Nethermind Surge stack, it emphasizes credible neutrality, public good funding (with all fees burned after 2030), and infrastructure that remains free from VC control or centralized dependencies.

Yesterday, BTC spot ETFs saw $71.1M in total inflows, with $16M from GBTC and $55.1M from other ETFs.

 $BOOP tokens to active Solana memecoin traders and creators who promote memecoins or Solana dapps on X. To claim, users must connect their Solana wallet or X account and launch a free token. The airdrop arrives in 30 days, but growing the token’s market cap can accelerate the reward.

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Ethereum R1 offers a decentralized rollup solution for Ethereum

This article dives into Bitcoin liquid staking protocol Lombard Finance, how LBTC works and how you can stake LBTC through Bybit Web3.

Bitcoin stands as the undisputed giant of the cryptocurrency space, commanding the largest market capitalization. Yet, much of its potential remains untapped, often sitting idle as a store of value rather than actively participating in the thriving 

 ecosystem. Lombard Finance aims to change this narrative by unlocking Bitcoin's utility and integrating it seamlessly into DeFi.

Lombard is built upon Babylon, the innovative Bitcoin staking protocol, and is incubated by Polychain Capital. Lombard’s flagship product, 

 (LST) for BTC. This article explores what Lombard Finance is and how LBTC works, and describes the Lombard ecosystem and how you can stake LBTC through Bybit Web3.

 is a liquid staking protocol that focuses on transforming 

's role in the digital economy. Its core mission is to evolve BTC from simply being a store of value — also viewed as 

 — into a productive asset that actively generates yield and participates within DeFi. Currently, a significant portion of Bitcoin's

 sits idle, lacking the native staking capabilities or cross-chain composability seen with assets such as 

Lombard Finance addresses this shortcoming by building on top of 

, a protocol that supports BTC staking without needing 

 or custodians. Babylon allows Bitcoin's economic weight to secure other 

 (PoS) chains and applications, creating a new yield source for holders. Lombard leverages this foundation to offer LBTC, making staked BTC liquid and usable across the DeFi market.

Lombard’s goal is ambitious: to channel Bitcoin's vast liquidity into DeFi. This could potentially double the ecosystem's 

 (TVL) if even a fraction of available BTC is introduced. Lombard believes this integration will catalyze significant growth and create more sustainable market dynamics by making BTC a core, yield-bearing primitive within DeFi.

Founders and investors of Lombard Finance

Lombard Finance was founded in April 2024 by a team with deep expertise within DeFi, drawing talent from established crypto projects like Polychain, Babylon, Argent, Coinbase and Maple. This collective experience underpins the protocol's design and strategic direction.

The project was notably incubated by Polychain Capital, a prominent crypto investment firm that also led Lombard's $16 million seed funding round (which was 

 in July 2024). This round saw participation from a wide array of significant players in the crypto space — including Babylon, dao5, Franklin Templeton, Foresight Ventures, HTX Ventures, Mirana Ventures, Mantle EcoFund, Nomad Capital, OKX Ventures and Robot Ventures — thus highlighting broad industry confidence in Lombard's vision. Strategic partnerships and contributions from exchanges like

 and Bitget are further bolstering its distribution and liquidity aggregation efforts.

LBTC is Lombard Finance's flagship product — a liquid staking token (LST) that represents Bitcoin staked through the Babylon protocol. Designed as a universal liquid BTC standard, LBTC is fully backed 1:1 by native Bitcoin, ensuring its value is directly tied to the underlying asset.

The token is yield-bearing, capturing rewards generated from securing PoS networks via Babylon staking. Crucially, LBTC remains liquid, meaning holders can freely use it across various DeFi applications — such as 

 and automated vaults — without sacrificing their underlying staked positions or associated yield.

LBTC is also designed for cross-chain compatibility, natively minted on supported blockchains like Ethereum, Base and Sui and using secure infrastructure [such as 

]. This avoids the risks associated with traditional bridging or wrapping methods, thus aiming to provide a more secure and seamless way to utilize Bitcoin across the multichain DeFi ecosystem.

Lombard Finance simplifies the process of putting Bitcoin to work within DeFi through its LBTC token. The mechanism is designed with security and user experience in mind, leveraging the Babylon protocol and a robust Security Consortium.

The core benefit of LBTC lies in its ability to unlock multiple layers of value simultaneously. Holders earn native yield from Babylon staking, potentially accrue additional rewards (such as Lombard Lux points) and gain access to diverse DeFi yield opportunities, all while maintaining the liquidity of their Bitcoin position. This transforms BTC from a static asset into a dynamic, yield-generating component of the DeFi ecosystem.

Lombard Finance is actively building a wide LBTC ecosystem that already boasts over 75 DeFi integrations. Security is foundational, anchored by the 14-member Security Consortium (including prominent names like Galaxy and OKX Ventures) and validating all critical operations alongside audits and bug bounties.

Core infrastructure relies both on Babylon for staking, and on the Chainlink CCIP for secure cross-chain movement, with EigenLayer integration 

. LBTC integrates with leading DeFi applications across lending platforms (e.g., 

) and automated vaults. The platform supports multiple blockchains (including Ethereum, Base, Sui, BNB Chain) and 

 (L2s), positioning LBTC as a versatile cross-chain asset.

Here's how you can stake BTC on Lombard and use LBTC in DeFi and automated vaults.

Lombard Finance (via its LBTC token) offers a compelling way for Bitcoin holders to put their assets into use, earn yield via Babylon staking and gain exposure to the expansive DeFi ecosystem — all while maintaining liquidity. Incubated by Polychain Capital and supported by a robust consortium and growing partner network, Lombard is positioning LBTC as a secure and versatile liquid Bitcoin standard.

It’s easy to participate in the Lombard ecosystem through 

, you can utilize your Bybit Web3 Seed Phrase Wallet to stake BTC and mint 

, Lombard's vault token that represents deposits in automated yield strategies. This provides you with a seamless gateway to access Bitcoin liquid staking and DeFi yields.

Ready to unlock your Bitcoin's potential? 

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Lombard Finance: Polychain-backed Bitcoin liquid staking protocol

The cryptocurrency market has entered a phase reminiscent of past altcoin seasons, primarily driven by Bitcoin's recent rebound to the $94K–$96K range. 

Altcoin season might have come with reviveding speculation 

The cryptocurrency market has entered a phase reminiscent of past altcoin seasons, primarily driven by Bitcoin's recent rebound to the $94K–$96K range. This resurgence has sparked renewed interest among retail traders, shifting focus from Bitcoin to smaller, more speculative altcoins. The overall market saw a 10% increase in value during the final eight days of April, contrasting with Bitcoin's 7% gain. This trend indicates a growing appetite for risk among investors, particularly in meme coins, which have seen a surge in social media discussions.

However, caution is warranted as elevated crowd enthusiasm often precedes market corrections. Historical patterns suggest that when buzzwords like "altseason" are dominating discussions, it may signal an impending price exhaustion. The current market dynamics reflect a shift toward speculative investments, raising concerns about the sustainability of this enthusiasm.

Bitcoin's bullish sentiment substantially improves

Bitcoin's position as the leading cryptocurrency has remained steady, with discussions around its price fluctuating significantly. Following a period of pessimism, when predictions dipped as low as $10K–$69K, sentiment shifted dramatically with the price recovery. Now, optimistic projections of $100K–$159K are dominating conversations, indicating a reversal in trader sentiment.

Despite Bitcoin's consistent presence in market discussions (approximately 25% of asset topics), the ratio of bullish-to-bearish commentary has grown increasingly favorable. This suggests a growing confidence among traders bolstered by Bitcoin's recent performance. However, it’s essential to monitor whether this bullish sentiment translates into sustained investment, or if it leads to overconfidence that may trigger a market pullback.

Ethere, once a robust contender in the altcoin arena, has struggled to regain retail investor confidence despite recent bullish commentary and promises of innovation from co-founder Vitalik Buterin. Its social media presence has dwindled to about 6–7% of discussions, a significant drop from previous years. This decline highlights the challenges Ethereum faces in re-establishing itself as a go-to investment in a market increasingly dominated by speculative assets.

Conversely, XRP has seen a notable increase in optimism surrounding ETF approvals, with expectations rising to 85%. This shift reflects a broader trend of institutional interest in cryptocurrencies, potentially paving the way for significant capital inflows. Meanwhile, Dogecoin's potential ETF listings have sparked renewed interest, transforming its image from that of a meme coin to a legitimate investment option. The growing dialogue surrounding institutional adoption of Dogecoin and XRP indicates a pivotal moment for these assets, suggesting they may play critical roles in the evolving cryptocurrency landscape.

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Bybit x Santiment social sentiment report: Altcoin sentiment recovers despite Bitcoin’s resilience

Bybit Spread Trading allows traders to simultaneously buy and sell two related instruments in order to hedge risk or profit from price discrepancies. Read more.

Whether markets are flying high or wobbling unpredictably, one thing remains true: traders are always looking for smarter ways to 

 and find profit opportunities. That’s where Bybit Spread Trading comes in. This feature is tailor-made for those who want to go beyond basic buy/sell plays and start taking advantage of price discrepancies between related instruments. In this guide, we’ll walk through exactly how Bybit Spread Trading works, why it matters and how you can start using it today, whether you’re 

is a newly launched Bybit feature that allows users to simultaneously buy and sell two related instruments — such as Spot, Perpetual or Expiry contracts with different settlement dates — in order to hedge risk or profit from price discrepancies.

This type of trading strategy is popular among institutional and professional traders because it enables more precise, controlled market exposure. However, with Bybit’s interface, the barrier to entry is significantly lowered, opening the door for individual traders to tap with just a few clicks into a powerful set of tools.

At its core, Spread Trading on Bybit is about executing what’s called a combo trade. This means entering two positions at once: one long, one short. These positions are taken on related instruments, such as a BTC Spot trade and a BTC Perpetual contract, with the idea that their prices will either converge or diverge in a way that benefits your position.

When you place a buy combo, you’re buying the instrument with the longer expiration (the “far leg”) and selling the one that expires sooner (the “near leg”). 

A sell combo is the reverse: selling the far leg and buying the near leg. The profit (or loss) comes from how the spread between these two instruments shifts over time.

For example, if you believe the spread between a Perpetual and a Quarterly Futures contract will widen, you can buy the combo. If the spread increases after your entry, that movement becomes your profit. Bybit calculates your 

 prices automatically, based on the mark prices and your defined “order price,” so there’s no need to manually crunch the numbers.

Perhaps the most important feature here is atomic execution. This ensures both sides of your combo trade are filled together, in equal quantities, or the trade doesn’t go through at all. It removes “leg risk,” which is the danger of getting filled on one side of the trade, but not the other. In volatile markets, that alone can save you from an unwanted mess.

Spread Trading on Bybit currently supports combinations such as Spot and Perpetual, Spot and Expiry, Perpetual and Expiry, or even two Expiry contracts with different dates. This flexibility lets you build strategies that align with different market outlooks — bullish, bearish or neutral.

There’s a strong reason why Spread Trading is a go-to for many experienced traders: it allows for strategic plays that are more sophisticated than just guessing price direction. On Bybit, it’s not only powerful, but also convenient.

First, you get price certainty. Your spread is locked in at the price you specify. There’s no 

 between legs because the entry prices are automatically calculated and matched. You’re trading the spread, not the individual legs.

Secondly, the trading experience is smoother. Instead of placing two separate orders and manually trying to sync them, Bybit handles everything as a single transaction. You don’t have to worry about whether one leg gets filled and the other doesn’t — that risk is eliminated through atomic execution.

Third, this setup is a great hedge against volatility. By taking opposing positions on two related contracts, you reduce exposure to sharp price movements. Your P&L becomes more about the relative performance between contracts, rather than the market direction itself.

There’s also a strong cost advantage. Trading spreads on Bybit is significantly cheaper than doing it manually. You pay only half the trading fees you’d incur if you placed two individual trades on the order book. For high-volume or 

, that translates to meaningful savings over time.

Finally, it unlocks strategy flexibility. Whether you're 

 funding rates between Spot and Perpetual, doing 

 with different Futures contracts or taking advantage of price convergence before expiry, this platform gives you the tools to execute those ideas efficiently.

How to get started with Bybit Spread Trading 

Now that you have a better understanding of how Bybit Spread Trading works, let’s look into how to get started. Please note that you’ll need to have a Bybit account in order to proceed. If you don’t already have one, please check out our 

 for more information on how to create a Bybit account.

: Log in to your Bybit account and hover your cursor over the 

: The available spreads are organized in a grid, with each tile representing a unique combo. Choose your preferred combo to trade.

Tiles with a border around them signify that Spread Trading offers a better price. Hover over a tile for more details, or use the bar at the bottom of the grid to explore more options.

On the order placement page, set up your order with the following parameters:

to place your order. A pop-up window will appear for you to confirm your order details. Then, click on 

Congratulations — you’ve successfully placed an order!

You can view your Spread Trading orders from any trading page (Spread Trading, Spot and Futures), as they all share the same order data.

 to view your active orders. You’ll be able to view the combo, underlying asset, order price and more. 

If you would like to adjust your order parameters, you may click on the pencil icon under 

. To cancel your order, simply click on the order’s corresponding 

to view your completed orders. To view each order’s information on each leg, click on the order’s corresponding 

button. For additional insights, click on 

Spread trading isn’t for everyone — but if you’re someone who enjoys strategic trading, hedging or arbitrage, it’s a tool worth adding to your arsenal. It appeals to traders who are less interested in taking a directional bet, and more focused on capitalizing on inefficiencies in the market.

You don’t have to be a pro trader to benefit, either. The simplified execution and intuitive UI mean even intermediate users can explore advanced strategies without being overwhelmed. As long as you understand how spreads work, and how your P&L is affected by their movement, you’re already halfway there.

More importantly, in times of market uncertainty or low volatility — when price action feels sluggish — spread trading gives you an alternative way to profit. It keeps you in the game — even when momentum plays aren’t cutting it.

Bybit Spread Trading is a powerful tool that combines simplicity with sophistication. Whether you're looking to hedge, save on fees or experiment with 

 strategies, it offers a clean and user-friendly way to do so. With lower risk, lower costs and plenty of flexibility, Bybit Spread Trading is a smart move for any trader looking to level up their game — especially when markets get messy.

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Metatime is a blockchain ecosystem built on the MetaChain blockchain network. Find out more about it works in this article.

 have grown dramatically in recent years, many of these projects face issues with security, speed and scalability, commonly known as the 

. These issues must be addressed properly before web3 can be used globally to its full potential. In addition, successful blockchain solutions require integrated native applications that positively impact the average person’s daily life.

The Metatime ecosystem stands apart from other blockchain ecosystems with its native applications and innovative features. MetaAnthill technology facilitates secure, fast transactions. At the same time, Metatime’s core component, MetaChain, uses a “proof of meta” mechanism featuring a smart load optimization with three types of 

. This aspect of the ecosystem enables applications to be built into its structure. 

While Metatime has been built as a blockchain ecosystem, it also has its own culture, whose focus will centralize blockchain technology in the human world.

Metatime started developing MetaChain in 2019. The project’s development started with the development of the PoM consensus algorithm and MetaAnthill. In the years that followed, products such as 

 and others came online. While significant development has already been completed, 

 are planned over the next seven years. These include 

Metatime is focused on building on the blockchain ecosystems currently in use. This will be accomplished with integrated native applications, including both those already developed and those still in development. Specifically, Metatime is building a blockchain network that addresses the blockchain trilemma. It’s targeting this challenge through integration with other structures, featuring a collection of different blockchain ecosystems and using the Metatime Virtual Machine to execute 

 and support continued development of new applications.

The Metatime blockchain network’s proof of meta (PoM) consensus is a hybrid algorithm that includes meta proof of social work, meta proof of history and meta proof of stake (see 

). The blockchain protocol’s MetaAnthill uses Java to maximize the way that the network nodes and the devices are synchronized. Doing so determines and executes optimized resource allocation. Once the validators and MetaAnthill confirm a transaction, it’s added to the Metatime blockchain.

Metatime is building blockchain technology that’s easy to use, delivering practical benefits for the average user on a daily basis. It’s already released numerous features and will be launching more soon.

Registering for the MetaAirdrop qualifies you to win a sizable allocation from the 200 million MTC prize pool. Registration can be completed quickly on the 

. Those who complete monthly tasks using MetaAirdrop earn MetaPoints, which can then be redeemed for MetaAirTime rewards. In addition, you can utilize the platform to create your own digital assets and manage airdrops for them.

 mainnet will launch on Nov 11, 2023. It’s touted as the new standard in the blockchain world and will optimize scalability, security and speed via MetaAnthill, said to be capable of processing more than 700,000 transactions per second (

). In addition, users can choose from the three PoM mining methods with.

 supports fast transactions using the network’s native Metatime Coin, MTC. The token is essential for accessing Metatime’s growing list of products and applications. MetaDex supports 

 and liquidity staking of MTC and introduces a feature that helps users manage 

Metatime has several easy-to-use interfaces, including 

, which lets users trade their digital assets without using a third-party application. There are three versions available — MetaExchange Lite has the easiest interface to navigate and is well-suited for beginners, while MetaExchange Pro and MetaExchange Meta offer advanced features so that more experienced investors can make well-informed decisions before executing transactions.

 is a web services/analytics product. It enables users to access data that’s been stored across 19 different blockchains, giving users easy access to a more robust set of data that gives them a complete set of facts in front of them before making key decisions about their digital assets.

One of Metatime’s standout traits is its focus on putting blockchain in the hands of the everyday user, with 

 playing a major role. MetaLaunchpad’s easy-to-use interfaces support the tokenization of user-created services and products without the need for expertise in programming, allowing developers to raise funds for their projects and build community.

While marketplaces for other platforms support the buying and selling of digital assets, Metatime goes a step further. The 

 marketplace benefits users with shared ownership, 

 and renting for NFTs. In addition, MetaNFT supports the generation of new NFTs with its easy-to-use design tools.

Opportunities for real estate investment are within reach for many people via 

. This unique product allows real estate owners to use a digital format to sell small fractions of their physical properties. From a single-family home to a hotel or other types of properties, tokenized real estate is affordable and accessible to everyone.

. All digital assets can be stored in this wallet, including coins, tokenized properties, NFTs and others. MetaWallet supports easier asset management and allows direct exchanges without the need for an intermediary. MetaWallet is accessible to all registered users through both a mobile app and browser extension.

Metatime’s blockchain ecosystem development began in 2019. By early 2020, its developers gained steam with the discovery of the PoM consensus. Research and development on products for the Metatime ecosystem continued through the latter half of 2020. In 2021, the team developed MetaAnthill and integrated it with PoM, in addition to creating Metatime’s ecosystem. Metatime Technology Inc. was formed in 2022, with a sizable equity investment, and the company established global offices. 

The end of 2022 saw the launch of both the Metatime website and MetaChain testnet. In 2023, the betanet launched and Metatime Coin became available through private presale. The platform launched MetaDex, MetaExplorer, MetaAirdrop and its mobile app, with the token becoming available for public sale on 20 global exchanges.

Several major milestones are scheduled through the end of the decade, including the launch of MetaAcademy, MetaSmartContract and MetaMining. Looking further ahead, MetaWallet, MetaLibrary, MetaDrive, MetaRealEstate, MetaGames and others will come online.

MTC is the native token of the Metatime project, featuring a 

 mechanism to promote progressive growth in the coin’s value. 

. Roughly 4 billion (or 40%) are allocated for this burning mechanism. Another 5%, or 500 million MTC, are for strategic token sales, including two seed sales (1% each), a private sale (1%) and a public sale (2%). 

The remaining 55% of MTC tokens are reserved for investors, the PoM mechanism and the ecosystem’s operation. Specifically, 5% are allocated to the liquidity pool, 8% for the marketing pool, 2% for the airdrop pool, 5% each for the stake pool and rewards pool, 10% for the miner pool, 19% for the team pool and 1% for the charity pool.

As of Jul 3, 2023, MTC’s price is $0.030, representing an increase of 1.8% over the past 24 hours. The 24-hour trading volume is $38,708. According to PricePrediction, the 

 considerably over the next decade. By the end of 2023, the predicted price is $0.039, increasing to $0.085 by 2025 and $0.17 by 2027. Looking further ahead, the price is expected to increase to $0.52 in 2030 and $1.12 in 2032.

 DigitalCoinPrice, with MTC price predictions of $0.0668 by the end of 2023, $0.11 by 2025, $0.14 by 2027, $0.32 by 2030 and $0.59 by 2032.

MTC is required to access Metatime’s great features and products. You can conveniently purchase MTC on Bybit through a straightforward, quick process. First, you’ll need to 

. Then, fund your account with cryptocurrency and proceed to the 

To celebrate the listing of the MTC/USDT Spot trading pair, Bybit 

 in which you can win a share of the 40,000 USDT prize pool. Simply accumulate a deposit volume of at least 1,250 MTC into your Bybit account from now through Jul 10, 2023 to earn 16 USDT. Please note that rewards will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.

Please note that this trading pair is only available in the Philippines, Vietnam, Turkey, India and Indonesia.

Metatime has been developed specifically to target critical downfalls of other blockchain networks, such as security, scalability and speed. More than that, it offers numerous products through easy-to-use interfaces so the average user who lacks extensive experience can participate and benefit. While some products have recently been released, many others are being developed. 

With products scheduled for release throughout the remainder of the decade, Metatime is still in its infancy. While there are no guarantees that crypto prices will rise, Metatime is well-positioned for growth. In addition, the current token price is affordable, so it’s possible to purchase a large quantity of MTC without breaking the bank. Before deciding to invest in MTC tokens, 

 to ensure that you fully understand your investment.

Metatime is a next-generation blockchain network that resolves the speed, scalability and security issues that have plagued other networks in the blockchain world. At the same time, it’s already introduced numerous products that appeal to the average user, with more products being being developed. Take time today to learn more about Metatime’s current and upcoming products and applications.

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