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Recently, a staking activity for USDD was launched, and right from the start, it attracted various overwhelming posts about high returns. Therefore, Ah Hao specifically looked into the activity and, from a personal perspective, explained it simply for beginners and those who haven't participated or are on the fence about whether it’s worth joining‼️

1. To fully understand the activity, you must first understand what USDD is?
USDD is a stablecoin issued by TRON founder Justin Sun, similar to USDT, pegged to the US dollar at a 1:1 ratio, focusing on over-collateralization and multi-chain compatibility, used in DeFi, payments, and other scenarios. However, USDT is a centralized token, while USDD is a decentralized token.

In the cryptocurrency market, there are many projects that claim to 'disrupt traditional finance', but most remain at the conceptual stage, with very few truly capable of being implemented and solving real problems. Lorenzo Protocol and BANK token are among the few projects I have seen that truly bring 'traditional finance on-chain' into reality. Its core competitiveness has never relied on marketing hype, but rather on solid product design and ecological value.
1. The strategy is 'grounded', avoiding vague innovations. Many projects like to hype 'new concepts', but Lorenzo chooses mature strategies that have already been validated in traditional finance—quantitative trading, managed futures, and volatility strategies. These strategies have been tested by the market over the long term, are controllable in risk, and provide stable returns. By putting them on-chain, they can leverage the advantages of blockchain while reducing innovation risks.

During my time interacting with KITE, I have increasingly felt that it has hit the core pain points of the AI era. There are more and more people around me using AI agents to handle tasks, from automatically snatching up low-priced goods and paying for cloud computing on a per-use basis, to coordinating cross-border business. AI agents have quietly infiltrated our lives and work. However, the accompanying problems are also very apparent; there are no unified standards for transactions between different AI agents, identities cannot be verified, and transaction delays can easily lead to disputes. The AI agent payment blockchain platform developed by KITE specifically addresses these issues, allowing me to see a clear future for autonomous machine collaboration.

When I first came into contact with Falcon Finance (FF), I thought it was just an ordinary DeFi lending platform, at most addressing issues of liquidation risk and collateral limitations. However, as I delved deeper into its use, I found that FF's universal collateral infrastructure is permeating into more practical scenarios. Whether it's individual cross-border transfers, financing difficulties for small and medium-sized enterprises, or even niche demands that traditional finance struggles to cover, FF can provide solutions. These real-world applications have shown me that FF is not just a cryptocurrency project, but a financial tool that can truly serve real needs.

Introduction
Many people buy cryptocurrency only looking at short-term fluctuations, but during my time holding AT, I discovered that its core value lies in 'ecological rights.' As the only token of the APRO ecosystem, AT is not just a trading target, but the 'key' to participating in ecological construction and enjoying ecological benefits. From governance voting to fee reductions, and ecological dividends, each right makes me feel the value of being a 'holder.' This experience of 'the more you use, the more worthwhile it becomes, the more you participate, the more you benefit' is something that many projects cannot compare to, and it has strengthened my determination to hold AT for the long term.

As an ordinary investor who has been navigating the crypto space for three years, I have always been troubled by one question: either high-risk price speculation on coins or traditional financial products with extremely high thresholds, making it incredibly difficult for ordinary people to find a stable and transparent investment channel. It wasn't until I encountered the Lorenzo Protocol and its native token BANK that I realized traditional financial professional strategies can also reach ordinary users in such a low-threshold manner.
1. OTF Tokenized Fund breaks the 'invisible threshold' of traditional investment. In the past, participating in quantitative trading or managed futures strategies required an initial investment of hundreds of thousands or even millions, and one had to go through layers of brokers and fund companies for selection. Lorenzo's OTF product tokenizes these traditional fund structures, allowing participation with just a few hundred dollars, effectively making professional investment tools accessible to ordinary people as 'micro-investments.'

Introduction
In the cryptocurrency industry, it's difficult to choose a project that is worth long-term trust. The projects in the market are varied; some hype concepts, some are fleeting, and very few can truly address industry pain points or have long-term development potential. I have invested in the cryptocurrency industry for five years, encountered many pitfalls, and given up on many seemingly popular projects. But Falcon Finance (FF) is different. After deeply understanding its underlying logic and development plan, I unhesitatingly transferred my core assets to the FF ecosystem. Not because of short-term high returns, but because its long-term value and development potential have shown me a quality project that can accompany the industry's growth.

After gaining a deeper understanding of KITE's technical details, I feel more confident about this project. Many blockchain projects either talk about concepts or have technical architectures that cannot keep up with demand, but KITE is designed around AI trading from the ground up. Each technical highlight effectively addresses real problems, and this solid technical foundation makes it stand out among many projects.
1. The Layer1 architecture lays the foundation for efficient collaboration. As a low-level network specifically designed for AI agents, KITE does not rely on other main chains and can directly handle transactions and coordinate demands. Compared to projects that depend on Layer2 or sidechains, it reduces intermediate steps, transaction confirmations are faster, and transaction fees are lower, fully adapting to the characteristics of AI agents in high-frequency small transactions.

Introduction
As an old player in the blockchain space, I have used five different oracle services, and I have encountered countless pitfalls—data delays, high costs, and limited scenarios. These issues once made me disappointed in the oracle track. It was only after I came across APRO a year ago, holding AT and deeply participating in its ecosystem, that I found the 'ideal oracle.' It doesn't exaggerate its marketing, yet it surpasses all the similar products I have used before in every detail. Today, I will use plain language to talk about the real differences between APRO and other oracles, and also discuss why I hold AT long-term.

I have a principle when investing in cryptocurrency: I do not focus on short-term fluctuations, but rather on whether the project aligns with industry trends and can meet real needs. Lorenzo Protocol and BANK token are, in my view, projects that align with the 'long-term trend' — they hit the sweet spot of 'bringing traditional finance onto the blockchain' while addressing the pain points of ordinary investors regarding 'difficult, expensive, and risky investments.' Such projects are worth holding onto and accompanying in the long term.
1. The trend in the industry is irreversible, and financial blockchain is an inevitable direction. Traditional finance has issues such as low transparency, high barriers to entry, and low efficiency, while the decentralized, transparent, and traceable characteristics of blockchain technology can effectively address these shortcomings. Lorenzo Protocol brings traditional financial strategies onto the blockchain, essentially aligning with the major trend of 'financial digitization.' This trend will not change due to short-term market fluctuations; rather, it will become clearer as technology matures.

After paying attention to the token model of KITE, I found its smartest aspect is that it makes the token the core driving force of ecological growth rather than just a simple trading target. Every utility design of the KITE token promotes positive interactions among ecological participants, forming a sustainable growth flywheel. This model of value symbiosis makes me see the potential for long-term investment.
1. The ecological incentive phase rapidly accumulates initial momentum. In the early stages of the project, KITE tokens are mainly used for ecological incentives. Whether developers are building applications or users are participating in testing, they can earn rewards. This approach can quickly attract the first batch of core users and developers, laying the foundation for the ecosystem, as any project's development relies on the accumulation of initial popularity.

Preface
Many blockchain projects often remain at the 'concept stage', but APRO is different—ever since I held AT and participated in its ecological applications, I have truly felt the practical significance of 'data empowering life'. As a decentralized oracle, APRO not only provides technical support to developers, but ordinary users can also participate in various practical scenarios through AT, from everyday small insurance to cross-border transactions, every scenario relies on its reliable data support. These tangible applications have made me increasingly convinced that the value of AT has never been speculated, but is rooted in real usage scenarios.

Introduction
As an ordinary investor with only a basic understanding of blockchain technology, I previously thought DeFi products were both complicated and dangerous. Opening those lending platforms, the screen is filled with professional jargon, complex procedures, and the risk of liquidation at any moment made me hesitant. When I needed liquidity, I could only helplessly sell the coins I held, and I missed out on subsequent price increases several times. It wasn't until a friend recommended Falcon Finance (FF) that I realized on-chain collateralized lending could be so simple. After using it for over half a year, I not only avoided pitfalls but also completely changed my ingrained mindset of 'selling coins for cash.' Now, even without understanding the technology, I can easily utilize FF to make my assets work.

Foreword
As an ordinary user who enjoys studying blockchain technology, I have always been concerned about the oracle sector. After all, the blockchain itself is closed, and without oracles providing real data, smart contracts are like cars without fuel; no matter how advanced, they won't run. After trying several oracle projects, APRO impressed me. It doesn't just simply transport data; it uses advanced technologies like AI verification and verifiable randomness to address many pain points in the industry. The AT token, as the value carrier of the entire technological ecosystem, naturally became a key item on my holding list. Today, I will use plain language to discuss the technical highlights of APRO that fascinate me.

As a long-term participant observing the crypto market, I am accustomed to categorizing projects into two types: one type is 'application-type' projects that chase current hot spots, and the other type is 'protocol layer' projects that attempt to define future infrastructure. The former often has strong explosive power but a short cycle, while the latter requires longer cultivation and deeper insights, but once successful, its moat and value will be incredibly profound. As I systematically studied Kite, I gradually categorized it into the latter type.
Today, I don't want to repeat the technical details too much, but rather want to share from the perspective of market logic and investment paradigm why I believe Kite represents a noteworthy, future-oriented 'protocol layer' investment narrative.

Preface
After more than three years of exposure to cryptocurrencies, my most troubling issue has always been 'wanting to use money but not wanting to sell coins.' I have tried numerous on-chain lending platforms, but either they only allow a few mainstream tokens as collateral, or I fear that asset price fluctuations will lead to forced liquidation—once, when ETH dropped 20% in the short term, the assets I pledged were directly liquidated, and not only did I not get the expected returns, but I also lost my principal. It wasn't until I accidentally learned about Falcon Finance (referred to as FF), a project focusing on universal collateral infrastructure, that I found a solution to this pain point. After using it intensively for over half a year, I increasingly feel that what FF is doing may completely change our understanding of on-chain liquidity.

There are countless governance tokens in the market, but most have fallen into the dilemma of 'governance as a burden'.
I believe the root of the problem lies in the narrow understanding of 'governance'.
After a deep analysis of Lorenzo's economic model, I found that BANK is designed as a more advanced form: coordinated capital.
Traditional governance tokens capture value based on protocol revenue and dividend rights.
But in a protocol with 'sovereignty' as the tone, the core of value does not lie in 'profit', but in 'the coordination efficiency and healthy development of the ecosystem'.
The value logic of BANK is built upon this set of coordinated economics.

As an ordinary cryptocurrency asset investor, my previous asset allocation logic was very simple: hold mainstream coins for the long term, occasionally trade niche coins, and sell a portion of my assets when there was a liquidity need. However, this model had a fatal flaw: either missing out on the dividends of asset appreciation or facing the embarrassment of selling at a low point. It wasn't until I came into contact with Falcon Finance (FF) that my asset allocation logic was completely transformed. Through FF's universal collateral infrastructure, I can retain ownership of my assets while gaining stable on-chain liquidity, and also obtain additional income through the ecosystem. This experience of 'having both fish and bear's paws' has turned me from a mere user into a staunch participant in the FF ecosystem.

When I first started getting involved with blockchain, I always felt it was far from real life, merely about buying and speculating on coins. It wasn't until I encountered APRO that I truly understood the core value of blockchain technology—connecting the real and virtual worlds, making trust simple. As a decentralized oracle, APRO uses reliable data to bridge the gap between blockchain and the real world, while the AT token allows every user to participate in building this ecosystem. From initially using it with a try-and-see attitude to now being a firm holder of AT, APRO has made me a complete believer with its consistent performance.