Sui Name Service (SuiNS) enables blockchain users to register human-readable web3 names, ensuring secure, seamless transactions and a user-friendly on-chain identity.

Some people have no trouble remembering new cell phone numbers, and there are even a select few among us who wouldn't find it hard to memorize a 16-digit bank card number. However, very few people would choose to tackle the job of reliably recalling an alphanumeric blockchain address. Network addresses on 

 (ETH) are 42 characters long, while on the 

 (SUI) blockchain they span 66. These complex and length addresses are virtually impossible for most users to remember, and are among the least user-friendly features of 

 networks. Not only are long blockchain addresses distinctly user-unfriendly, but they also lead to many instances of wrongly executed transactions due to incorrectly input characters. 

Sui Name Service (NS), a solution on the Sui blockchain, has been specifically designed to tackle this problem. The service allows users to create human-readable and easy-to-remember web3 names linked to their underlying blockchain addresses. Using SuiNS, you can transact within web3 using your preferred username and, optionally, an avatar, rather than a long, complex blockchain address.

 (NS), or simply SuiNS, is a decentralized naming service that allows you to create and use a human-readable, user-friendly web3 handle to interact with the blockchain environment, instead of using a typical long and complicated network address. 

At the underlying level, your SuiNS name is linked to your blockchain address, but all the interaction and operations on the chain happen via your registered name.

SuiNS was first conceptualized and launched in 2022, inspired by the popular 

 (ENS). In many ways, SuiNS and ENS are similar, the obvious difference being that each one applies to its own respective blockchain environment. In May 2023, SuiNS was introduced on the Sui blockchain's newly launched mainnet. The service was developed and is supported by Mysten Labs, the development studio behind the Sui blockchain project. Since the beginning of the Sui blockchain's conceptualization, SuiNS has been among the core projects of the entire Sui ecosystem. As of late November 2024, SuiNS has managed to achieve the remarkable milestone of having registered nearly 330,000 names.

Using SuiNS, you can register your preferred username (as long as it's not been taken) for one year by paying a registration fee, currently charged in SUI coins. The name can be renewed at expiration for up to five years. All interactions with the blockchain environment through your wallet use your preferred username, rather than your blockchain address.

SuiNS names can be between 3 and 63 characters. Users can check the availability of their preferred handle and register it using the 

, where a lookup textbox is prominently displayed. Shorter names cost more than longer handles. As of the time of this writing (Nov 21, 2024), a three-character-long name costs 500 SUI ($1,785) and a four-character name will cost 100 SUI ($357), while names with five or more characters are priced at 20 SUI ($71.40).

A SuiNS name can only be registered for one year, but it can be renewed for up to four years (excluding the initial registration year). There's a 30-day grace period after the expiration of your SuiNS name, during which you may still renew it. If you don't renew during the grace period, your registered name will be up for grabs by anyone on the market. Optionally, you can buy an NFT avatar linked to your SuiNS name.

 (DApp) ecosystem on the Sui blockchain. Developers can use off-chain remote procedure calls (RPCs) to integrate the Sui service into their application environments. They can also take advantage of the native, on-chain SuiNS SDK to interact with the service.

Thanks to SuiNS, you can enjoy short, comprehensible names for your own address, as well as the addresses of the parties with whom you transact (if they also sign up for the service). No more forgettable string combinations that are hard to read and virtually impossible to remember!

However, a SuiNS name isn't just a tool of convenience. It also represents your decentralized identity on-chain. The identity is fully owned by you, the user, rather than by a centralized entity.

SuiNS minimizes the likelihood of lost assets due to sending funds to the wrong address: short, easy-to-remember names are way less prone to incorrectly executed transactions than standard blockchain addresses.

Security is also among the benefits of SuiNS. The service runs on the Sui chain, which prides itself on developing and enforcing high-grade security standards. Among these are 

, a framework that maintains a list of malicious websites and on-chain assets, thus protecting the Sui ecosystem from 

 launched by these known nefarious entities.

The SuiNS service launched its native token, NS, on Nov 14, 2024. Initially, NS is envisioned to support 

 processes on the platform, and will also be used for purchasing and trading SuiNS names. Currently, names are traded using SUI, the blockchain's native cryptocurrency. It's likely that NS will replace SUI in this capacity in the near future. The project team has also hinted that there could be additional uses for the NS token beyond governance and payment for SuiNS names. More announcements on this issue are likely to follow.

During the initial phase of the token's existence, governance will be its most prominent function. Holders of NS will be able to vote on important issues concerning the protocol's rules and future direction. One NS equals one vote, with more NS tokens giving you a greater say in the overall decision-making process. You can also increase your voting power by locking your NS tokens for from one to 12 months. For every additional month locked, you obtain 10% voting power. To encourage voting, 5% of the NS token's supply has been allocated for governance rewards. NS is a 

 token, with a total and maximum supply set at 500 million. The token's supply distribution shares are per the chart below.

NS is available on Bybit's Spot market as a swap pair with USDT (

). You can also take advantage of Bybit's campaign dedicated to the token to grab a share of the 

. Three campaign events for eligible users run through Nov 27, 2024, 8AM UTC:

Thanks to Sui Name Service, interacting on-chain has become easier and more user-friendly. However, easy-to-remember names aren't the only benefit: advantages also include lower likelihood of lost funds, better security and a completely decentralized, user-owned identity on-chain. So far, around 330,000 names have been registered, and with the impressive suite of benefits, expect this number to grow as we move with SuiNS into 2025.

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Sui Name Service (NS): Your On-Chain Identity Made Simple

The cryptocurrency market is witnessing an influx of speculative trading, particularly with meme coins like DOGE, PEPE and BONK experiencing extraordinary gains. 

November 2024 has marked a significant milestone for Bitcoin, with its price soaring to $94,105. This unprecedented growth has been driven by global events and heightened social media discussions, with predictions of six-figure valuations. Historically, peaks in social media chatter often precede market corrections, signaling traders to exercise caution. Currently, while whale accumulation remains strong — with wallets holding over 10 Bitcoin adding 53,006 more BTC in just one month — retail traders remain surprisingly cautious. This wary sentiment contrasts sharply with the bullish behavior usually seen during price surges, suggesting a potential correction.

The cryptocurrency market is witnessing an influx of speculative trading, particularly with meme coins like DOGE, PEPE and BONK experiencing extraordinary gains. Despite their volatility, these tokens reflect a broader appetite for high-risk investments. Notably, whale investors holding 1M–100M DOGE are accumulating, while smaller holders are selling, creating conditions for potential breakouts. However, if new capital stops flowing, these speculative assets could face significant downturns. Additionally, while discussions around Bitcoin reaching $100K are increasing, they haven’t reached the levels seen earlier this year, indicating that fear of missing out (FOMO) may not yet be fully realized.

Institutional Interest and Ethereum's Resurgence

Demand for Bitcoin ETFs has surged, with daily trading volumes hitting a record $8.21 billion, signaling increased institutional interest. This activity often coincides with market peaks, but could also indicate new investments flowing into the crypto space. Meanwhile, Ethereum has also gained momentum, breaking above $3,100 for the first time in over 14 weeks. Additionally, whale accumulation is on the rise, suggesting that as Bitcoin leads the market, profits may soon be redirected into Ethereum. In contrast, Solana's price movements remain highly sentiment-driven, with funding rates indicating potential entry points for investors. Overall, altcoins are experiencing growth, particularly following the U.S. elections, which have reignited optimism in the crypto market.

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Bitcoin's Resurgence: Analyzing Market Dynamics and Speculative Trends in November 2024

Crypto market makers play a crucial role in providing liquidity by consistently placing buy and sell orders. Learn more about how they work here.

The cryptocurrency market is notorious for its high volatility and sometimes low liquidity, making it a challenging environment for traders and investors. Executing trades can be difficult, often resulting in significant price 

Market making is a strategic approach that provides the necessary liquidity to stabilize markets, ensuring smoother trades and reducing volatility. By creating buy and sell orders around the current market price, market makers help maintain a healthy trading ecosystem. This article examines the fundamentals of market making, its benefits for traders and exchanges and the way it enhances the overall efficiency of the cryptocurrency market.

A crypto market maker is an entity or individual who primarily provides liquidity in cryptocurrency markets by continuously placing buy and sell orders for digital assets. This activity ensures efficient trading and helps maintain stable prices.

Crypto market makers play a key role in keeping markets liquid by continuously placing buy and sell orders on exchanges. Here's a closer look at how they operate.

Key Characteristics of a Crypto Market Maker

Crypto market makers provide liquidity and stabilize prices in the cryptocurrency market. The following are the key traits that enable them to operate effectively.

Market makers continually place buy and sell orders, ensuring the availability of transactions for traders. This constant availability reduces wait times for trades and minimizes the price impact of large orders, making the market more efficient and accessible for everyone.

One of the fundamental roles of market makers is that of managing the bid-ask spread. By consistently quoting competitive prices, they narrow this spread, thereby enhancing trading efficiency and reducing costs for other market participants. This spread is also their primary source of profit.

Market makers leverage advanced algorithms and HFT strategies to analyze market conditions and optimize their order placements. This technology allows them to react swiftly to price changes and maintain a balanced inventory of assets, which helps to manage risk and maximize profitability.

Due to the inherent volatility of cryptocurrency markets, effective risk management is vital for market makers. They employ various techniques, such as hedging and real-time market analysis, to minimize exposure to sudden price swings. This ensures their operations remain stable even in the face of market fluctuations.

By providing continuous liquidity and facilitating smooth trading operations, market makers enhance overall market efficiency. Their presence attracts more traders, which increases transaction volumes, boosts exchange activity and contributes to a healthier trading environment.

Given the quickly evolving nature of the cryptocurrency landscape, market makers must be adaptable, continually refining their strategies in response to new technologies, regulatory changes and shifts in market dynamics. This ensures they remain competitive and relevant.

Crypto market makers play a critical role in the cryptocurrency ecosystem by providing liquidity and stabilizing prices. Despite the integral role they play, however, their operations come with both advantages and disadvantages. 

Additional Importance of a Crypto Market Maker

Crypto market makers play a vital role in maintaining the efficiency and stability of the cryptocurrency market. Their presence on crypto exchanges ensures trading environments operate smoothly. 

Newer and smaller cryptocurrencies often struggle with liquidity. Market makers provide a market for these assets, promoting their growth and creating a more diverse and dynamic crypto ecosystem.

Through continual quoting of prices, market makers aid in fair price discovery, ensuring that cryptocurrency prices reflect actual market demand rather than extreme fluctuations. This promotes a more trustworthy and transparent trading environment that allows traders to make data-backed decisions. 

Crypto market makers are essential players in the cryptocurrency ecosystem, providing liquidity, stabilizing prices and ensuring smooth trade execution. Their use of advanced algorithms and real-time order placements encourages a more efficient, accessible and fair market. However, risks such as market manipulation, potential capital loss and lack of regulation can be problematic. Overall, the role of market makers in supporting emerging assets and maintaining market stability makes them indispensable for a healthy and growing crypto environment.

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SEC Chair Gary Gensler announced he will resign on January 20, 2025, coinciding with President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration.

The S&P 500 rose 0.53% as investors shifted toward cyclical stocks expected to benefit from a strengthening economy, while technology shares lagged. Coindesk Indices, an index measuring broader cryptocurrency market performance was up by 4.79%, with Bitcoin and Ether rising by  4.19% and 8.75%, respectively in the past 24 hours.

Today's top performer is XRP, which surged 24.3% following the partnership between Ripple and MCSocialVenture to boost financial resilience and access in emerging markets.

Ripple (XRP), launched in August 2012, is a blockchain technology company focused on improving international payments with its cryptocurrency, XRP. 

, focused on investing in emerging market entrepreneurs. The initiative will pilot financial resilience and humanitarian solutions built on the XRPL, aiming to advance equitable access to finance.

Check Out the Latest Prices, Charts, and Data of 

 he will resign on January 20, 2025, coinciding with President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration. Gensler, whose term runs until 2026, faced pressure from the crypto lobby due to the SEC’s strict regulatory actions against the industry, including high-profile cases against Coinbase and Binance. Gensler’s departure is seen as a victory for crypto advocates, who hope the next SEC chair will be more crypto-friendly. Trump has hinted at firing Gensler on his first day in office and is expected to appoint a chair with expertise in crypto, such as Mark Uyeda, Hester Peirce, or Chris Giancarlo.

Yesterday, BTC Spot ETF data revealed a net inflow of $396.7 million, driven by $404.5 million from non-GBTC sources, partially offset by a $7.8 million outflow from GBTC..

 for those who participated. To claim, visit 

 using code B0FKOP. Additionally, Morph Zoo Season 2 has launched on mainnet, allowing users to earn points by bridging ETH or executing transactions on Morph. The Bitget Wallet offers a 1.2x multiplier on points to maximize rewards.

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With our collar option strategy guide, find out how you can effortlessly hedge your bullish long positions by selling a call and buying a protective put.

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A collar option strategy is used to limit the returns of an underlying long position to a specific range. Typically investors use the option collar to hedge an underlying long position against downside volatility, and at the same time guarantee an exit if the market goes higher.

This is achieved by buying a protective put option and simultaneously selling a 

One way to think of the collar options strategy is it works the same way as placing both a stop-loss and a take-profit order against the underlying asset. By using the strategy, investors limit both the potential upside and potential downside associated with holding the underlying asset.

The first step in the collar option strategy is selecting which strike prices align with your market view.

Let's assume an investor holds 1.0 BTC, which is currently trading at $20,000 and wants to hedge against a drop below $18,000 in the next two months. They may do something like this:

Buy 1.0 BTC $18,000 put option with 60 days-to-expiration (DTE) — the buyer pays a premium of $1,000.

To offset the cost of the put, the investor then sells a covered call option. The call option is usually, although not always, for the same amount of underlying, and with the same expiration date.

The investor sells 1.0 BTC $22,000 call option with 60 DTE — receiving a premium of $1,000.

Here, the cost of the trade is zero ($1,000 premium paid -$1000 premium received). Depending on market conditions and the selected strikes, a collar option may be traded at zero cost (zero cost collar), a net credit (premium received > premium paid), or a net debit (premium received < premium paid).

The cost of the strategy varies depending on the distance of the strike prices to the underlying asset. Typically, a collar position involves strikes of equal distance to the underlying asset. Here, the premiums should hold equal, or close to equal value (delta-neutral).

Delta is the calculation used to determine how much an option premium changes in value for each $1.00 move in the underlying asset. Call options have a positive delta, ranging from 0 to 1, and puts have a negative delta ranging from -1 to 0.

At-the-money options typically have deltas of 0.5/-05, reflecting the equal odds of expiring either in or out-of-the-money.

Call delta increases as the market moves higher, and put delta increases as the price moves lower.

Understanding delta helps to explain the mechanics of the options collar.

If the underlying asset falls, the value of the long put increases at an ever-faster rate, helping to offset the loss in the underlying. If at expiration, the underlying asset is below the strike price, the put delta is -1.0, meaning the value of the put increases at the same rate the underlying falls. Here, the put perfectly hedges the difference between the strike price and the option settlement price.

By contrast, if the underlying moves higher towards the call option's strike price, the premium of the short call increases. Similarly, if at expiry, the underlying asset is above the strike price, the option delta is 1.0. Here, the losses incurred from the short put will offset the underlying’s gains 1:1 above the strike price.

The key difference is that for the short out-of-the-money call to expire in-the-money the underlying will be higher than when the trade was initiated.

The collar option strategy combines the protective put and the covered call strategy. As such, it can be used as an alternative to both.

Combining the two strategies has benefits and limitations. To understand the potential payout and risk of a particular options strategy, option traders use 

The below payoff diagram represents a long position in an underlying asset, like a stock or BTC. The black line is the price moving higher (left to right), and the blue line shows the profit and loss as the market moves away from the purchase price (A).

The main advantage of using the options collar as opposed to a covered call strategy, is the collar's protective put hedges against a drop in the underlying.

The below payoff diagram shows that when used in isolation, the covered call has limited potential profit, and a significant downside (premium received - the difference between the underlying asset price and $0).

 if the underlying price is above the strike price (calls), or below the strike price (puts). Here, there is an immediate benefit in exercising the options.

Any strike price in an unprofitable position relative to the underlying is referred to as Out-of-The-Money (OTM). For puts, this is a strike price below the current market price. For calls, it's any strike price above the current market price. Lastly, a strike price equal to the underlying asset price is called At-The-Money (ATM).

The long put, when used alone, protects against potential downside without limiting the potential profit— the maximum loss is limited to the purchase price of the option.

The collar is a simple option strategy with limited risk, and thus suitable for investors of all knowledge levels. However, to get the best from this play, it's advisable to select the strike prices that match your investment objectives.

As the name suggests, the reverse collar option involves doing the opposite of the traditional collar strategy.

The reverse collar is used to limit an underlying short position to a specific trading range. Instead of writing covered calls and buying puts, an investor with a short position sells covered puts and buys protective calls.

Here, the long call hedges the short position, and the short put limits the maximum profit potential.

The reverse collar is widely used in commodity markets, where its referred to as a "producer hedge". Commodity producers use the strategy to lock in both the best-case and worst-case price levels to exit their underlying short position (future production).

Because the covered call works against the underlying asset in a rising market, the collar option is best deployed when an investor is worried about near-term weakness.

The advantage of using a collar option as opposed to placing a stop and limit order against the underlying is its versatility.

With the collar strategy, the underlying asset could trade below the long put strike price whilst the contract is active but turns higher before the expiration date. Here, the protective put works perfectly, allowing the investor to weather near-term volatility but crucially keep their long-term long underlying position. 

Assuming the cost of entering the trade is zero (premium paid = premium received), the breakeven point at expiration is the same price as when the trade was entered.

Because the corresponding premiums offset each other, the underlying price determines the breakeven point. If the cost of the strategy is a net debit, the underlying asset must rise equal to that amount to offset the cost. Whereas for a net credit, the breakeven point is the price at which the underlying falls equal to the received credit.

The sweet spot for the collar option is when the underlying asset settles equal to the short call strike. Here, the short call is at-the-money and expires worthless and the investor keeps the gains generated from the underlying asset's price appreciation.

Because options are flexible, investors can adjust their position to reflect a changing view of the market. However, doing so can impact the max profit and loss potential.

Because the option collar offers downside protection, investors are unlikely to make adjustments in bearish markets. Instead, let's examine ways to adjust for bullish price action:

The maximum take profit potential is the same as the sweet spot. If the underlying asset is equal to the short call strike price at expiry, the call option expires worthless, and the investor profits from the underlying's appreciation.

The maximum incurred loss potential when using the collar strategy is if the underlying asset is below the long put strike price at the expiration date. Here, the maximum loss is the difference between the price of the underlying asset at the time of trade and the strike price of the put option (+/- the net cost of the trade).

The below example shows how an investor holding an underlying long stock position in Amazon (NYSE: AMZN) totaling 100 shares could use a collar option to protect against potential price volatility in the underlying security surrounding an approaching earnings call:

The investor purchases 1 contract (100 shares) of the Amazon $125.00 put option — paying a premium of $12.00 per share ($1,200)

The investor then sells 1 contract (100 shares) of the Amazon $145.00 call option with the same expiration month — receiving a premium of $11.50 ($1,150)

The cost of the trade is a net debit of $50.00 (premium received - premium paid x option multiplier of 100 shares).

Here, the investor's downside risk is protected if the underlying stock price falls below $125.00, with a guaranteed sale price of $145.00 if the short call option expires in-the-money.

With just a few simple steps, crypto traders can use Bybit's USDC-settled options to deploy the collar strategy to protect the underlying crypto holdings.

Log into your Bybit trading account and under 

Select the desired expiration date, or view all the available expiration dates at the same time.

Select the strike price you wish to trade. Call options are shown on the left-hand side of the option chain and puts on the right.

With the strike now selected, an order placement ticket appears. Here you will find the Greek calculations, the recent trades, and the market depth.

The margin requirement is calculated and displayed at the bottom of the order ticket once you have chosen your order size and direction (buy or sell).

Repeat the process for the remaining strike (either put or call) to complete the options collar strategy.

Accounts with minimum net equity of 1,000 USDC can take advantage of lower margin requirements and higher leverage by signing up for Portfolio Margin mode.

The portfolio margin mode uses a risk-based margin policy designed to reduce margin requirements for hedged portfolios. It does this by offsetting the exposure of long and short options positions against each other.

Because the underlying asset in the collar option hedges the option strikes, Portfolio Margin mode reduces the margin requirements for this strategy significantly.

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