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Last year had a political shift that helped bring in a new wave of institutional building. Much of this work has focused on making existing systems reliable, compliant, and usable by institutions, particularly in the areas of stablecoins and payment coordination systems.
Here are five sectors that are likely to see greater focus, liquidity, and adoption going forward.
1. Stablecoins as a Global Payment Layer
One of the developments would be the use of stablecoins as a global payment layer built on crypto infrastructure, while remaining largely abstracted from users.
Over the past two years, stablecoin transfer volumes have exceeded those processed by Visa.
This shows that stablecoins are already operating as a parallel financial system rather than a theoretical alternative.
At the same time, TradFi companies are beginning to integrate crypto-based settlement into their existing payment rails. As this continues, application layers such as wallets, cards, and consumer platforms are likely to remain the primary point of user interaction, while stablecoins handle value transfer in the background.
Several blockchain networks are also beginning to issue their own native stablecoins to capture and accrue value generated by the activities on their networks, and more ecosystems will likely look to internalize settlement and liquidity.

2. Perpetual Markets and Asset Concentration
Perpetual futures markets account for a large portion of onchain trading activity. However, most of this activity is concentrated in a small number of assets.
Roughly 80% of all perps volume comes from Bitcoin. Around 15% comes from other major assets, while the remaining 5% is spread across smaller tokens that tend to experience short periods of activity before fading.
This pattern highlights that while new assets continue to appear, liquidity and sustained usage remain concentrated in established markets.
In addition to crypto-based perpetuals, equity-based perpetual products are beginning to emerge. Some platforms like Hyperliquid, tradexyz , RobinhoodApp and a couple of others have integrated or intend to offer exposure to traditional equities through crypto native systems.

3. Privacy and Confidential Transactions
As institutional participation increases, privacy has become a requirement.
Organizations need to protect sensitive transaction details while still allowing verification and compliance.
Confidential transactions are designed to meet this need. Rather than providing full anonymity, these systems allow transaction data to remain private while still being verifiable by authorized parties.
Several chains like Aptos and Sui have announced plans to integrate confidentiality into their tech stacks. This infrastructure will become an important part of future onchain systems, particularly for enterprise and institutional use.

4. Prediction Markets
Prediction markets continue to grow in usage and activity. A key change is that they are increasingly embedded into existing applications rather than operating as standalone platforms.
This integration makes them easier to access and use. They are being applied as tools to reflect shared expectations and sentiment across a range of topics, rather than as isolated products.

5. AI and Agent-Based Systems
AI agents and automated services are still early in development. Many approaches are being tested, and there are not too many single dominant models yet.
Crypto infrastructure provides tools for coordination, verification, and incentive design within these systems. The efforts of builders right now are focused on building dependable components that support more complex interactions over time, especially in payment and service networks.

A Word for Builders
As these systems mature, attention shifts from infrastructure to application and execution. For startups building in this environment, three objectives remain consistent.
→ Build a product that people want. The product should address problems that matter to users.
→ Second, build a community around the product. A strong community helps with feedback, distribution, and trust. When possible, this community should benefit from network effects, where the product becomes more valuable as participation grows.
→ Third, give ownership to the community. Ownership can help bootstrap early adoption and align incentives between builders and users.
The next phase is likely to be defined less by new ideas and more by how effectively these systems are combined, scaled, and tested in concrete use cases.

Right now, the market is in a dip, and there have been a lot of liquidations over the last few days. Not just in crypto, but also in mineral assets like gold and silver.
Historically, liquidity follows a fairly predictable cycle. When mineral assets such as gold and silver begin to lose market cap, capital often rotates into crypto. When crypto weakens, liquidity typically flows back into more stable stores of value like precious metals or other stable assets.
That has been the usual cycle.
But this time is a little different.
At the moment, there is no clear correlation between asset classes. Mineral assets are down, and crypto assets are down as well. Bitcoin, Ethereum, and the broader market are all declining simultaneously. Instead of liquidity rotating from one sector to another, it appears to be exiting the system altogether.

This speaks to how the market is being driven right now.
Without assigning blame or pointing fingers, from the perspective of a retail participant, someone who trades crypto and believes in the long term thesis, this is simply a very difficult environment to navigate.
Speculation in this market can quickly wipe out positions. Liquidations are easy to trigger, especially with leverage. While there are still potential catalysts that could spark bullish momentum, there are just as many sudden news events that could accelerate further downside.
In other words, risk is elevated on both sides. Because of that, this may not be an ideal time to trade aggressively.

What Do I Do?
In the current environment, there are two reasonable ways to approach the market, depending on your risk tolerance and objectives.
One approach is to move part of your portfolio into stablecoins and wait. You can also hold smaller positions in altcoins that have sufficient liquidity and more stable support levels.

Not large positions, just smaller exposure, and only in assets that can survive strong volatility. That is one way to stay in the game without overexposing yourself.Another perspective is to view the current dip as a buying opportunity. At these levels, prices can certainly look attractive. But a good entry point does not eliminate risk.If you are going to invest, only invest what you are willing to lose. Do not stake everything on the idea that this is the bottom. Convert part of your holdings into more stable assets and let the rest sit in the market carefully.

There is no specific time frame for recovery right now. There are news that can trigger a rebound, and there are also news that can trigger deeper bearish movement. Both are possible.
Until the market shows a clearer bullish direction, the safest position may be patience.
Protect your capital.
Be cautious with speculation.
Stay alive in the market.

#WhenWillBTCRebound
#marketcorrection

Prediction markets grew quite fast in 2025 across sports and non-sports events, with estimated monthly volume rising more than ten times from the year before to around $13 billion by late 2025.

Much of this activity came from sports markets through frequent small trades, while political and economic markets had fewer trades with much larger positions.

It became clear over time on Kalshi and Polymarket that sports contracts generated most trades through steady user participation, while political and economic markets held most open interest as capital accumulated around major outcomes.

...and I mean really major outcomes.

But then, the structure will be tested at a greater scale during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Global events of this size tend to push trading systems, compliance processes, and settlement to their limits, making the tournament a meaningful moment for prediction markets.

The growth of prediction markets in 2025 needs context. Financial conditions can influence how actively people trade, but they do not explain adoption. These markets expanded even as interest rates stayed high, suggesting that liquidity affects volume more than it does to sustainable growth.

Adoption is driven by broader access through brokerages and sportsbooks, simpler products, and growing comfort with event based trading. As participation increases, platform quality matters more, and we'll get to affirm that markets depend on trust, depth, and reliable settlement.

This gives platforms with existing users, regulatory approval, and built-in funding systems a clear advantage.

One of the standout DEXs on Aptos when it comes to liquid staking is Amnis Finance. It’s built to help users get more out of staking without locking up their funds. When you stake APT, you receive amAPT for flexible use, or stAPT if you prefer auto-compounded yield.

Amnis came on the scene in October 2023 and quickly started building what would become the go-to liquid staking option on Aptos. Usually, when you stake your APT, it gets locked up and you can’t really use it for anything else. But with Amnis, that’s different. When you stake, you receive liquid tokens like amAPT or stAPT in return. You can trade these tokens, use them in liquidity pools, or even put them up as collateral. Even better, Amnis doesn’t charge any fees on your staking rewards.

Let's go a little down history lane.

Back in March 2024, they had already locked in over $85 million in total value, making them the top liquid staking option on Aptos. By March 2025, they were securing over 35 million APT from more than 417,000 users, with their total value locked rising to somewhere between $200M and $244M. They also gained major backing from names like the Aptos Foundation and OKX Ventures, who invested $10 million to fuel their growth.

With this kind of momentum, strong backing, and a growing community, it’s clear why Amnis stands out as one of the leading projects in the ecosystem.

➫ How It Works

When you stake APT on Amnis, the protocol takes care of the rest. Your tokens are automatically delegated to a set of trusted, whitelisted validators on the Aptos network.

These validators are actively monitored onchain, and the system adjusts in real-time to optimize yield and reduce risk. Stakers currently earn around 7.15% APR, and you receive amAPT 1:1 when you stake, representing your staked position while keeping your assets liquid for use across DEXes.

You can convert amAPT to stAPT by depositing it into the stAPT vault. The swap happens based on a dynamic exchange rate. This setup allows staking rewards to auto-compound, so there’s no need for manual restaking. As for rewards, stAPT holders receive 100% of the validator rewards, along with 80% of the staking rewards from amAPT. The remaining 20% goes to the Amnis treasury to help fund future protocol incentives.

➫The $AMI Token

Things really started to shift with the launch of the $AMI token on March 26, 2025. That was the TGE, the moment Amnis introduced its governance side. Right after launch, $AMI got listed on both Bybit and MEXC, which was a huge deal. It became one of the first Aptos-native projects to make it to Tier-1 exchanges.

And even several weeks after TGE, the price is still trading around its all-time high, which is a good sign of health. The $AMI token plays two key roles in the Amnis ecosystem: governance and incentives.

On the governance side, holding $AMI gives you a say in how the platform is run. Token holders can vote on major decisions within the Amnis DAO; things like protocol upgrades, setting fees, choosing node operators, and managing the treasury.

As for incentives, $AMI acts as a reward for users who stake their APT, provide liquidity, or take part in other DeFi activities on Aptos.

➫ The First Airdrop

The first $AMI airdrop was a major highlight in Amnis Finance’s journey. It launched alongside the Token Generation Event (TGE) and introduced the community to the governance era.

A total of 36 million $AMI tokens, which is 3.6% of the total supply, were distributed through three core components:
Retroactive AirdropDraconian AirdropExclusive NFT Airdrop
In total, 8% of the $AMI supply, or 80 million tokens, has been earmarked for airdrops to reward early contributors and encourage governance participation. While 36 million was distributed in the first airdrop, the remaining 44 million will be used in future campaigns, with details to be shared later.

➫ My Journey
Now you might be wondering, where am I in all of this? Well, I actually came across Amnis a few days after the TGE.
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At first, I was just curious, wanted to see what the hype was about. But once I checked it out for myself, one thing that stood out instantly was the UI. It’s clean, smooth, and honestly one of the best I’ve seen on Aptos. Everything just feels easy to use, from staking to navigating the dashboard.

Right now, what I mostly use Amnis for is staking APT. And I don’t have to worry about missing out on other plays because I still get to use the liquid tokens like amAPT or stAPT.I won’t lie, the fact that I joined a bit late still stings a little. Especially when I see others who got in on $AMI at the lowest point right after the TGE sell-offs, and actually held on since then.

But honestly, it just goes to show how far the project has come. With the consistent updates, new features rolling out, there's a lot to look forward to.

Let's get started!
Visit Amnis.finance to explore more.

Have you ever heard of the stablecoin trilemma?🤔

It's one thing many stablecoin systems face trying to achieve price stability, decentralization, and capital efficiency at the same time. Usually, they end up sacrificing one for the other.

→ Fully collateralized stablecoins are stable, but they often lock away too much capital.
→ Algorithmic stablecoins are efficient, but they usually break during stress.

A new model called the Collateralized Debt Position (CDP) model was introduced by Auro Finance, where users lock assets to mint stablecoins, but adapts it for Aptos by combining Proof-of-Stake rewards with liquid staking tokens, allowing users to earn from staking while still keeping their assets liquid.

Here's how it works on Auro.. 👇🏻

You can start by depositing APT, liquid staking tokens, or stablecoins as your collateral. From there, you borrow USDA, a decentralized stablecoin, against them and stay liquid without selling your assets. When you’re ready, you repay the loan with interest and instantly get back your collateral. Along the way, you earn AURO tokens as rewards, and if you choose to stake those AURO, you can get around 92.3% APR on that.

Now, back to the trilemma I mentioned earlier. 😌

To keep USDA stable and reliable, Auro Finance relies on an automated liquidation process. If your collateral ever falls below the required safety level, the system steps in and auctions it transparently.

Liquidators are rewarded for helping, and borrowers are shielded from larger, unexpected losses. This ensures the stablecoin always remains fully backed and trustworthy.

But Auro doesn’t stop at borrowing. It also introduces the Auro Savings Rate, giving USDA holders a simple way to grow their balance over time. By depositing USDA into the savings module, your holdings automatically earn more USDA, compounded in real time.

There are no minimum requirements, no hidden restrictions, and you can withdraw whenever you choose.

Most of the details can be found in their docs. I'll leave a walkthrough video that can help as well, and links in the comments.

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When I recently joined Aptos, I noticed that upgrades and partnerships were rolling out almost every week. That’s how I came across @MovemakerCN.

Movemaker is the official community arm dedicated to the Chinese-speaking region, created in partnership with Ankaa and BlockBooster. Its purpose is to push the Aptos ecosystem forward by pooling resources, empowering developers, and building stronger communities.

With support from the Aptos Foundation, Movemaker functions as an organization with full independence in decision-making. This gives it the flexibility to respond directly to the needs of local developers and builders, while also strengthening Aptos’ presence in the market.

According to Avery Ching, CEO and cofounder of Aptos Labs, “The Chinese-speaking community is a massive driver of growth for Web3. The launch of Movemaker shows our commitment to empowering developers and fostering groundbreaking projects in this market.”

So far, they've been doing quite well. Movemaker focuses on:
→ Running an Ecosystem Grant Program to incubate and grow new projects
→ Supporting innovation in key areas like DeFi, AI + Blockchain integration, payment solutions, stablecoins, and real-world assets (RWA)
→ Empowering developers and startups from the Chinese-speaking region.
→ Directing resources effectively to speed up both technical development and application growth on Aptos.

Community growth is also central to Movemaker’s mission.

There’s a lot of activity being shipped weekly; you can see it on their timeline. From AMAs to meetups, training sessions, and hosting spaces that pull thousands, it’s safe to say the Chinese community can really drive growth within Aptos.

Looking forward to more. ✨
You can check out their blog. I'll leave the link down below.

Auro Finance Website: https://auro.finance/
Auro Finance Docs: https://auro-finance.gitbook.io/auro-finance-docs/introduction/overview
Movemaker Articles: https://medium.com/@Movemaker