Gm fellas. Welcome to Blast Level Up (BLU) Issue #13. This newsletter will help you catch up on everything happening at Blast.
BLU offers:
Important announcements from Blast and key events to pay attention to!
Current happenings and features on Blast within 24-48 hours
New farming opportunities and strategies for farming gold!
News and project updates!
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Happening Now
1. Pacman communicates with it’s users
Pacman dropped a major post, admitting that staying in build mode and not vibing with the community wasn't the play. He's promising to get more involved, so keep those eyes peeled for more frequent updates.
Oh, and don't sleep on the upcoming gold distribution details—it's coming this week and will be a monthly thing!
Community Reactions:
The community is sus about Pacman's commitment to stepping up the comms game, thinking it might just be lip service.
But hey, he has been retweeting some projects and interacting with tweets like those from Huddle, Wasabi, Beast so maybe there's hope?
(https://x.com/PacmanBlur/status/1820633915297517986)
2. Thruster's Massive $200M+ Daily Volume
Big W for Thruster! They just smashed through the $200 million daily volume mark, even with the market being totally rekt. They're still the GOAT for trading, finding, and supplying BLAST, ETH, USDB and more.
(https://x.com/ThrusterFi/status/1820675879267451294)
3. DCFgod’s Take on Blast:
Blast fail or epic comeback?
Blast had it all: crazy TVL, a dope community, and a points system that was straight fire. But the team dropped the ball HARD on the token launch.
Their mobile-first plan is a gamble. It could be the next big thing, or a total flop. Right now, it feels like they're neglecting their core fanbase.
Users are salty. Their bags are bleeding and there's nothing to do. Blast needs a miracle to turn things around.
Can they pull off a comeback with "Big Bang 2"?
(https://x.com/dcfgod/status/1820534995674337699)
3. YOLO record fees earned despite Market Sentiment
YOLO reporting its two biggest "fees earned" days in the past month, right when the weekend started. Looks like more people are taking a gamble during this market dip
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(https://x.com/punk9059/status/1820455633159676324)
New Projects/Important Updates
1. New Prediction Market in Town
There's a new prediction market that's already got the Blast eco and Pacman hyped. Shoutout to Beast_ico for the quick scoop—could this be the next big thing?
(https://x.com/beast_ico/status/1820517458081677580)
2. Bagdotcoin's New Game
Bagdotcoin just leveled up with three new slot games:
- Wild West Trueways
- Elvis Frog Trueways
- Grand Patron
Hop into the Bagdotwin app to check them chat!
(https://x.com/bagdotwin/status/1820580333055807495)
3. Fantasy Updates
>Reward Distributions
The On-Chain Rewards Distribution went live, including ETH Rewards for the Main 10 Competition and Tactic Rewards. Stay tuned for the Heroes payout and initial free tactic rewards—don't miss out!
(https://x.com/fantasy_top_/status/1820572233917473075)
>Vote Sentiment and Idea by p_hadzhiev
p_hadzhiev pointed out a bias in voting for high-scoring peeps and suggested hiding voting results until the end to keep things fair. The team responded with some potential downsides but said public debate is still lit.
(https://x.com/p_hadzhiev/status/1820558263403897279)
4. BananaGun Prolonged by Beast_ico
BananaGun just got an upgrade with faster sniping on Solana. It's looking like a strong competitor in trading bots if there are memetic seasons on Blast, even if the market is in the dumps.
(https://x.com/beast_ico/status/1820668298679259547)
Farming Opportunities
1. Thruster x Hyperlock: Stablecoin Farming Opps
Stablecoin Yield Opportunities by @ThrusterIntern
- USDe(sUSDe)/USDB: Earn 35x Sats with @ethena_labs
- USDz/USDB: Get 30x Z-points via @AnzenFinance
- arUSD/USDB: Collect 3x f(x) Points from @protocol_fx
Plus, all LPs qualify for Thruster credits, HL points, and Blast Gold/Points.
(https://x.com/ThrusterIntern/status/1820849977918410920)
2. Blitz: New Trading Competition
The second trading comp of this Epoch just kicked off!
With 10k $USDB and 9,958 Blast Gold up for grabs, it's time to flex those trading skills fam.
(https://x.com/tradeonblitz/status/1820479618346111167)
3. Huddle New Quests
Huddle's got some new quests for their recent NFT drop:
- Daily Blastr Boost (30 pts/boost)
- Retweet Quest Reset
- Huddle Pals (Make sure your Blastr Twitter matches your Huddle Twitter for NFT display)
- Upcoming 1v1 and group battles for Huddle NFT holders—hype!
4. Fantasy Top Strategies
How to earn
>Utilization Data by 0xthemolt
Yo, 0xthemolt just dropped some fire insights on Main 11 Card Utilization! He’s breaking down the percentage of each card’s supply in the decks, giving you the lowdown on which cards are hot and which are sleepers. Key players to watch:
@0xfoobar: This dude’s a beast, always bringing the heat and making him a must-pick.
@Chilearmy123: Another top contender, always in the mix of the top decks.
(https://x.com/0xthemolt/status/1820534697988116976)
>Strategy by Franklin
Franklin’s got the strats to carry you to victory, fam! He’s breaking it down for different tourney levels:
Bronze Level: Stack those cost-effective cards that can consistently get you those dubs.
Silver Level: Mix it up with some mid-tier cards that have the potential to pop off.
Gold Level: Go big or go home! Pick those high-tier cards with proven track records and watch the points roll in.
It’s all about balancing the risk and reward to maximize your gains, y’all!
(https://x.com/franklinisbored/status/1820731862802669967)
>Strategy by CarpenterOfWeb3
CarpenterOfWeb3 is bringing the degen vibes with his YOLO lineup for Main Tournament 11. He’s all about taking those big risks for potentially massive rewards. Show off your degen strats, and let’s see who’s got the guts to go all-in! Key picks include:
Top Risk Takers: These picks are all about those explosive points if things go right.
Wildcard Entries: The unexpected choices that could turn the tide if they hit.
(https://x.com/CarpenterOfWeb3/status/1820545066248602007)
> Top 15 Champs Strategy by Austin86895460
Austin86895460 has laid out the ultimate guide for your dream team comps in Main Tournament 11. Check it:
Top Picks: These are your absolute must-haves if you wanna crush it. High star ratings and consistent winners.
Solid Contenders: Reliable picks that might not always top the charts but will give you steady points.
Wildcard Crews: The unpredictable choices that could blow up and give you a huge boost.
This detailed breakdown is your ticket to crafting a deck that’s built to win, fam.
(https://x.com/Austin86895460/status/1820545066248602007)
5. Wasabi: Dominate the Market
Wasabi just rolled out dominance trading.
How to earn
You can now speculate on the value of ETH vs. BTC, with the chance to earn some sweet yield and 5x Wasabi points/Blast points if you deposit into the WBTC vault by Monday.
(https://x.com/wasabi_protocol/status/1820573531958092150)
6. Scorefam x Pacmoon Bet
Scorefam just launched a new pool related to Pacmoon’s cross-chain plans.
How to earn
Make sure to claim your $PAC from previous bets and place your predictions on Pacmoon's next big move—whether it's bridging to ETH or SOL. Get those bets in!
