Learn more about how you can use Aperture Finance in this tutorial.

Aperture Finance is pioneering AI-powered intents with a native solver network that features an IntentsGPT interface and an AI-driven smart solver simulation to enhance the DeFi experience.

 tab and click on the chain/DEX selector located next to the 

 Proceed to swap any desired amount of tokens using any token pair (e.g., USDC/ETH).

By following these steps, you will successfully execute a swap on ApertureSwap. Enjoy seamless token trading with Aperture Finance!

Task 2: Open a Liquidity Position on Aperture

 tab and select the DEX and the intended chain.

 and enter the required information (token pair, respective amounts, and define price range).

. This completes the process of opening a liquidity position.

Task 3: Rebalance a Liquidity Position on Aperture

You should be able to see your existing liquidity positions (whether opened through Aperture or not). Click on the liquidity position you want to rebalance.

 button on the extended panel on the right.

Select a new range on the chart and click 

. This completes the rebalance process. 

Aperture offers advanced intent-based rebalance features including 

which elevates your LP management experience to the next level. Please give it a try!

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Aperture Finance On-Chain Task Tutorial

GAME•OF•BITCOIN (GAMES) is the leading GameFi Runes token on Bitcoin, offering play-to-earn opportunities and potential utility beyond its meme coin status.

 on Apr 19, 2024, has quickly led to the creation of thousands of fungible tokens on Bitcoin (

). Based on Bitcoin's native unspent transaction outputs (

) and featuring high efficiency, Runes tokens have proved to be highly popular. The number of Runes tokens on the Bitcoin network has crossed the 68,000 mark by early May, less than a month since the start of the protocol's operations. 

However, despite their potential in the realms of DeFi and beyond, most Runes tokens don't feature any existing or planned use cases beyond acting as 

. Only a select few Runes assets are anticipated to power some applied functionality. 

One key area for potential application of Runes-based Bitcoin cryptos is 

 — a critical niche of the blockchain industry that opens up play-to-earn (

) and other engage-to-earn (E2E) opportunities for 

 gamers. GAME•OF•BITCOIN (GAMES), one of the earliest Runes, is quickly shaping up as the undisputed leader of the GameFi category in the Runes universe.

 (GAMES) is a gaming-focused Runes token on the Bitcoin blockchain. The token is among the earliest Runes cryptos on the Bitcoin blockchain, etched at block #840,000, which served as the starting point for Runes. GAME•OF•BITCOIN is Runes token #111.

Unlike most other Runes assets, GAME•OF•BITCOIN has applications beyond that of just a meme coin. Launched by game development outfit Ordz Games, the token is designed to support gaming and possibly even decentralized physical infrastructure network (

) use cases. GAME•OF•BITCOIN is the first and probably most notable GameFi token within the Runes ecosystem.

According to CoinGecko, the GAME•OF•BITCOIN token 

, all of which had been pre-minted by Ordz Games. There are currently fewer than 200 holders listed for the token, with the issuer still controlling the bulk of the supply. 

Ordz Games is a Singapore-based developer of blockchain games and gaming-related products for the Bitcoin ecosystem. The company has released a series of Bitcoin 

, called Ordz Heroes, dedicated to a variety of retro games.

You can earn points and crypto rewards by playing the games released by the company. Reward points accumulated in the games can be exchanged for ORDG tokens — a fungible cryptocurrency based on the 

The developer has already started offering the option to earn GAME•OF•BITCOIN tokens through 

Another way to earn GAME•OF•BITCOIN tokens, besides playing the games released by Ordz Games, is via staking ORDG. Using the 

 option offered by the developer, you can lock ORDG in order to earn rewards in GAME•OF•BITCOIN.

Currently, the GAME•OF•BITCOIN token isn't widely available on either major centralized or decentralized exchanges. The primary trading platform for Bitcoin Runes, including the GAME•OF•BITCOIN token, is 

, a popular multichain marketplace featuring affordable transaction fees that originally included 

-based assets. It now also offers items from different platforms, including Bitcoin Ordinal NFTs, Runes tokens, 

GAME•OF•BITCOIN is among the rare Runes tokens that might grow to support an extensive ecosystem of games and other blockchain initiatives. Of course, much of the token's potential will depend upon Ordz Games' ability to expand its user base. Releasing the token was the easy part; attracting gamers in the highly competitive GameFi niche is a much harder task.

If Ordz Games takes off as a prominent blockchain gaming platform, it will certainly spell strong growth and long-term relevance for the GAME•OF•BITCOIN token. Another intriguing possibility is the use of the token in applications such as DePIN. So far, this has been limited to Ordz Games' announcements of such potential applications. Some investors might be awaiting the release of more precise details before passing judgment.

In any case, Ordz Games' eagerness to find functional use cases for the GAME•OF•BITCOIN token is commendable, particularly in the context of the countless Runes tokens designed for nothing other than meme-ignited giggles.

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GAME•OF•BITCOIN: The First GameFi Runes Token on Bitcoin

TARS AI (TAI) bridges AI and web3 with scalable infrastructure, offering AI-powered solutions for web3 startups to streamline operations like smart contract management and token distribution.

 technology has created enormous opportunities for startups and established businesses to reach new audiences and propose innovative business models. However, despite the great potential offered by the 

 industry, many projects face operational difficulties, both at the pre-launch and post-launch stages. 

These projects may propose incredibly useful product ideas, but they often run into operational issues, such as the complexity of creating and managing smart contracts, difficulties with token distribution mechanisms, lack of credibility in the web3 sphere, and limited access to automation and AI technologies.

TARS AI (TAI), previously TARS Protocol, is a decentralized blockchain-as-a-service (BaaS) platform that aims to solve these issues by offering web3 businesses a comprehensive set of AI-powered operational modules. The platform's suite of products is designed to empower projects to start their web3 journey by leveraging modular AI-based solutions.

 (TAI) is a decentralized, multichain platform that offers AI-powered modular solutions and tools, enabling organizations in the web3 space to quickly and efficiently launch and manage their tokens and projects. 

By offering a unified platform on which common tools and modules required for a modern web3 project are easily available, TARS AI helps new 

 (DApp) projects reduce the significant risks associated with early-stage operations.

In many cases, launching web3 projects requires rich technical skills, operational expertise, knowledge of the intricacies of specific chains and more. Many hopeful startups lack either such depth of expertise, or access to all of the necessary tools. As a result, they may face significant risks at these critical early stages.

At the same time, the rapid development of AI technologies creates unique opportunities to automate many operational processes in order to help streamline the management of a web3 project. TARS AI aims to offer its users AI products specifically tailored for typical early-stage web3 initiatives. Using the platform, blockchain projects can effortlessly transition into the world of web3, even when they don't have a large team of technical and operations experts.

The TARS AI project was launched in 2022 under the brand name of TARS Protocol. In September 2023, it was rebranded to TARS AI to reflect its focus on AI solutions. TARS AI is a multichain platform, operating on eight blockchain and 

 (ARB). The project’s team plans to continue expanding the platform's reach to even more chains in the future.

TARS AI users have access to a diverse range of AI-powered tools, widgets and solutions to add to their DApps at the pre-launch and post-launch stages. In many cases, these modular solutions and products require little-to-no blockchain programming expertise, reducing the costs and barriers to entry for new project operators. For instance, the platform's AI-driven 

 governance module can be used as a plug-in solution that automatically sets the standards and rules for joining the DAO and participating in its governance processes.

 power all of the available TARS AI processes and solutions. Client DApps on TARS AI can also integrate composable, modular AI-powered smart contracts into their projects, quickly automating tasks such as smart contract deployment and management, user authentication, and management of digital assets related to the project's fundraising activities.

TARS AI Hub is the platform's AI models aggregator. It’s designed to provide web3 users access to a variety of pre-trained AI algorithms. The AI models available via the hub are completely free for TARS AI users to integrate into their own DApp projects. These models have been carefully curated by the TARS team to include only quality algorithms relevant to web3 project operators.

AI developers can contribute models to the hub and earn rewards in return for their contributions via the platform's Build2Earn incentive mechanism. Users can also engage with the hub's AI models and earn crypto rewards for using them through yet another incentive system, AI2Earn.

TARS Space empowers web3 startups to create their own personalized branded space on the platform to showcase their business and products, provide verifiable client testimonials and launch other TARS AI tools relevant to their operations. Operators can use TARS Space to build brand awareness and manage AI-powered tools through a unified interface.

Claimer is an AI tool on TARS Space that automates and streamlines token 

 and management operations. Project owners can design highly customized token vesting and release schedules based on smart contracts and AI. The AI component of Claimer lets you dynamically adjust the schedules. Investors also benefit from using Claimer by gaining access to an AI-driven, streamlined token-claim process.

Smart SAFT, another TARS Space tool, automates the processes involved in project fundraising activities. Most web3 projects secure funds at the early stages of their operation using these Simple Agreements for Future Tokens (SAFTs). Smart SAFT automates the drafting and enforcement of such activities.

Using smart contracts, Smart SAFT offers a decentralized solution that enables investors to carefully assess their agreements’ terms and protect themselves from the inherent risks involved in web3 investment decisions. AI-powered algorithms ensure that the process of generating and enforcing SAFTs is safe and beneficial to both sides of the fundraising activity — DApp operators and token investors.

 or unauthorized access to project materials and DApps’ internal areas is a concern for many operators. Web3 initiatives at the early stages of their lifecycles are particularly prone to such violations. The Web3 Staff Authenticator is a decentralized identity verification solution that helps operators manage platform access. It can be used for authenticating staff, DAO members or other authorized parties.

Operators can add their employees' or DAO members' details, such as emails, social media handles and other relevant account details, to the project's branded TARS Space. These are held in a secure, decentralized way on the platform. Other project participants can then easily verify the details of an employee or DAO member via the Space.

TAI, previously referred to as TARS, is the native cryptocurrency of the TARS AI platform. It has a wide range of functions on the platform, including:

 asset with a maximum and total supply of 1 billion tokens, of which 

The TAI token is available through Bybit's Spot market. From May 2–16, 2024, you can also participate in Bybit's dedicated campaigns to grab a share of the 

. Till May 15, a further opportunity to grab TAI tokens is available via an 

, a user-friendly and gas-free aggregator of the most promising airdrops available in the web3 space.

The unrelenting march of AI technologies has opened up unique opportunities across the blockchain industry. Using the remarkable proliferation of quality AI models and solutions, the TARS AI team has delivered a modular product that lets operators start their DApp journeys even when they don't have access to a big team of professional consultants and developers. 

If you have a great web3 project idea, the implementation is now a lot easier and smoother, all thanks to TARS AI and the modules it offers. This is a rare platform that combines cutting-edge AI solutions with scalable web3 modular infrastructure. What TARS AI needs now is more web3 startups appreciating its AI-powered modular services and deciding to join the ranks of its users.

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TARS AI (TAI): Bridging AI and Web3 With Scalable Infrastructure

VanEck's MarketVector has launched a new index called MEMECOIN to track the largest meme coins, showing a significant growth in this category.

Daily Top Performer — The Open Network (TON)

The SPX index is up 0.51%, despite an unexpected rise in weekly jobless claims boosting expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts, remarks from Fed policymakers suggest interest rates may remain high for a while. Speeches from Fed officials and upcoming PPI and CPI data are expected to shed more light on inflation trends. The broader cryptocurrency market is up, with Bitcoin and Ether rising by 0.47% and 2.36%, respectively in the past 24 hours.

Today’s outperformer is TON, which jumped 6.8% after 

 Capital's investment in TON which aims to transform the blockchain landscape with its massive user base.

The Open Network (TON), launched in 2018, is a decentralized Layer 1 blockchain that utilizes a proof of stake (PoS) consensus model for transaction validation and payment settlement. Recently, Pantera Capital has invested in TON, a blockchain developed from Telegram's efforts, which leverages Telegram's 900 million users and has the potential to become the largest crypto network. TON integrates seamlessly with Telegram, offering scalable transactions and user-friendly features like the "Wallet in Telegram" for simple crypto handling. The network supports a thriving ecosystem of mini-apps and has recently enhanced its capabilities with native USDt stablecoin transactions, making crypto payments as easy as conventional mobile payments. 

Check Out the Latest Prices, Charts, and Data of 

 MarketVector has launched a new index called MEMECOIN to track the largest meme coins, showing a significant growth in this category. The index, which includes popular tokens like Dogecoin, Shiba Inu, Pepe, Floki Inu, dogwifhat, and BONK, has seen a 195% annual increase, outperforming Bitcoin's 123% rise. The total market cap for meme coins is $51 billion, with the MarketVector index tracking $44.67 billion of it. Growing investor interest is fueled by lower transaction costs on platforms like Solana, enabling small bets for potentially large profits. Additionally, political-themed meme tokens such as BODEN, MAGA, and TREMP have surged in popularity during the election season.

Bitcoin's price is hovering around $61,000 amid lackluster ETF inflows and rising interest rates that dampen demand for riskier assets. However, on-chain data suggests a potential 300% increase in Bitcoin's value, targeting a peak between $250,000 and $275,000. Despite uneven daily flows, ETFs globally show a 64% year-to-date increase in AUM, boosted by new BTC ETF launches in the U.S. and positive regulatory developments worldwide. Meanwhile, Ethereum faces declines due to expected regulatory hurdles, reflecting broader market downturns in April.

 recently completed a $700k airdrop for traders of specific gaming tokens and NFTs. The eligibility snapshot, taken on May 7, 2024, identified 1,757 wallets that had traded whitelisted assets on DeDust.io or Ston.fi between April 1 and May 7. Assets included were from MiniApps & Games like Ton Punks, Tap Fantasy, and others. Rewards varied by score, with 1757 wallets receiving between 50 to 100 TON each, depending on their trading activity. Additionally, a related prediction contest awarded 26 participants with up to 15,000 TON each. The full criteria and distribution details are available on the TON Research forum, and the airdrop was executed on May 9th.

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The crypto trade life cycle involves five steps of processing that help to ensure crypto smoothly transfers from one owner to the other. Learn more here.

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, learning all the details of how crypto trades work can be quite useful. A lot of things that happen behind the scenes, and knowing what to expect can help you make wiser investment choices. Keep reading to discover the details and steps of the crypto trade life cycle — and how they affect the average investor.

The crypto trade life cycle consists of the stages that it takes to enact any crypto trade. It involves five steps of processing that help to ensure crypto smoothly transfers from one owner to the other.

Many people think that cryptocurrency trading is as simple as clicking a button and watching the numbers in your account change. However, the reality is that multiple processing stages are needed to finalize any trade. Depending upon the type of service you use, you won't necessarily encounter every part of the crypto trade life cycle, because many exchanges help to manage the steps of the crypto trade life cycle for you. However, even if you aren’t aware of these steps, they still have a big impact on your trades.

 is all about the transition of crypto from one wallet to another. To achieve this goal, every transfer needs to go through five steps.

The first stage of the crypto trade life cycle is the pre-trade. In this stage, all the people involved in the trade take the time to carefully evaluate the idea of the trade and take steps to achieve their goals. For example, traders will consider potential trading strategies, research desirable cryptos and analyze 

. If the trader is selling something, they'll think about an acceptable selling price and possibly consider future plans for portfolio growth after the sale.

In addition to considering the theories behind the trade, the first step of the crypto trade life cycle also looks at the practicalities. This involves asking questions such as which exchange to use, how to acquire capital for trading and whether any regulatory laws need to be followed during the trade. For some trading entities, the pre-trade stage of the crypto trade life cycle can even involve designing new types of software, or writing 

Everything from technological to legal details is considered during the pre-trade stage.

Trade execution is the stage of the crypto trade life cycle which actually facilitates the trade. A person or investment organization places a buy or sell order for their crypto. Usually, modern investors get a crypto exchange to handle the second step of the crypto trade life cycle for them. The process might be as quick and simple as clicking on 

 on a site, and then entering your financial details.

However, when it comes to trading, crypto assets can be a lot more hands-on than traditional stocks and bonds. For some investors, trade execution might involve person-to-person trades. You might need to enter your 

 and manually type in the address of the party to whom you’re sending crypto. 

When working with a crypto market, this stage of the crypto trade life cycle can be as simple or as complex as you want it to be. You can specify parameters, such as where you want to get the crypto from or precisely what price you want to pay for it.

Executing a transaction doesn’t mean it instantaneously completes itself. With digital or virtual currency, there can be a lag between placing the order and completing it. This is one of the stages of the crypto trade life cycle that the average retail investor won't see, but it involves a lot of work behind the scenes.

 is frequently rapid when working with crypto investments. It can consist of a millisecond pause as a blockchain network records a new block with the details of your transaction. However, if you're working with 

 where you have the right to buy a certain amount of crypto on a certain date, it can take some time for a trade to clear. The transaction needs to be recorded — both when it's agreed upon, and when the settlement date is reached — and any shift in market sentiment could affect whether or not you choose to finalize the contract.

Trade settlement refers to the stage of the crypto life cycle in which you actually finalize the trade. This stage is finalized only when all requested assets have been sent to the correct entity and all contracts are fulfilled. For example, if you buy through an exchange, your trade isn’t officially settled until the crypto is in your wallet and your payment is in the exchange's account.

Whether or not this stage is complicated depends upon the type of crypto trading you're conducting. If it’s just a simple exchange of one crypto for another, trade settlement might just involve simultaneously transferring cryptos and checking blockchain records to confirm the transfer was complete. However, if you're working with crypto funds or 

, it might require a more complex contract, perhaps one that involves confirming dates or checking to see if a product was delivered before you execute the final transfer.

Stage 5: Ongoing Position & Risk Management

The final part of the crypto trade life cycle is to take a step back and look at the big picture. You'll need to consider how the last trade fits into your plans for the future, and the market's overall movements. An investor may opt to check market sentiment, see whether it's a 

, and decide how long they plan on holding the crypto they’ve just purchased.

Some potential actions during Stage 5 of the crypto trade life cycle include deciding which wallet to store your crypto in, setting up a market alert to tell you when the crypto's price changes and checking to see whether ownership of the crypto qualifies you for any 

 programs. This step of the crypto trade life cycle gradually leads to the restart of the entire cycle. As you continue to manage your positions and focus on portfolio growth, you'll naturally end up considering future crypto transactions that lead you once again to the pre-trade stage.

Is the Crypto Trade Life Cycle Important for Crypto Trading?

Because you can make trades at the click of a button, the crypto trade life cycle might not seem that relevant to your current actions. However, it actually has a lot of impact on the way you trade. Being aware of the crypto trade life cycle comes with many benefits for investors.

Many traders make the mistake of trading on a whim. Because they miss out on the first and last steps of the crypto trade life cycle, they don't take the time to fully integrate their trades into their portfolios. By paying close attention to the first and last stages of the crypto trade life cycle, your trades become a lot more effective. You begin to see each trade as a small step in a bigger 

, so you can trade more analytically. Instead of being influenced by the hype of a bull market or the panic of a bear market, you choose cryptos that make sense for your long-term plans.

Understanding How Liquidity Affects the Market

Especially if you're trading smaller cryptos, all of the processing stages in the middle of the crypto trade life cycle can have a big impact. Without enough liquidity, trades lag and prices start to rapidly fluctuate. Understanding the work it takes to actually process crypto transactions can allow you to find the right trades for your needs. You can choose more appealing options, and select transactions that won't be hampered by potential market liquidity issues.

The laws surrounding crypto assets are constantly changing, and if you aren't aware of new regulations, it can cause major problems. So much of the crypto trade life cycle revolves around considering the legal and financial details of a trade. Therefore, it's useful to stay aware of new rules. This ensures that you won't end up running into problems mid-trade because your preferred crypto or software is no longer available in your region. It also helps you avoid getting 

, because you’ll increase your awareness of when a trade isn't actually valid.

To get the most out of your crypto trades, it's useful to find a service that provides the right amount of assistance. Some traders may want to deal with the steps of the crypto trade life cycle themselves, while others like to have the process automated. Whatever your preferences, knowing all of the necessary steps involved in your trade will help you find software that gets everything done correctly in a timely manner.

Ultimately, the crypto trade life cycle plays a big role in the crypto market. Each step of planning, executing and finalizing a transaction needs to run smoothly if you hope to have an effective trade. Whether you focus primarily on trading digital or virtual currency, the trade life cycle helps you focus on your portfolio and make plans for long-term success.

Crypto Trade Life Cycle: Is It Important for Crypto Trading?

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