IamHarrie

L'anno scorso ha visto un cambiamento politico che ha aiutato a portare una nuova ondata di costruzione istituzionale. Gran parte di questo lavoro si è concentrato sul rendere i sistemi esistenti affidabili, conformi e utilizzabili dalle istituzioni, in particolare nelle aree delle stablecoin e dei sistemi di coordinamento dei pagamenti.
Ecco cinque settori che probabilmente vedranno maggiore attenzione, liquidità e adozione in futuro.
1. Stablecoin come Strato di Pagamento Globale
Uno degli sviluppi sarebbe l'uso delle stablecoin come strato di pagamento globale costruito su infrastrutture crittografiche, rimanendo per lo più astratto dagli utenti.

In questo momento, il mercato è in calo e ci sono state molte liquidazioni negli ultimi giorni. Non solo nelle criptovalute, ma anche in beni minerali come oro e argento.
Storicamente, la liquidità segue un ciclo abbastanza prevedibile. Quando i beni minerali come oro e argento iniziano a perdere capitalizzazione di mercato, il capitale spesso ruota verso le criptovalute. Quando le criptovalute si indeboliscono, la liquidità tipicamente torna a fluire in riserve di valore più stabili come i metalli preziosi o altri beni stabili.
Questo è stato il ciclo abituale.
Ma questa volta è un po' diverso.

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.
who

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.

_______________________________

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