USD1 ecosystem adds a new application: CallShot officially launches on Solana, integrating USD1
Last week, I shared about the airdrop activity related to #USD1 and @Bybit_Official, and there's more exciting news this week! The new partner is @trycallshot, a sports betting platform launching on Solana, incorporating USD1 as the trading and settlement stablecoin.
With the World Cup approaching, interest in the sports betting sector is skyrocketing, and CallShot's launch undoubtedly provides a fresh use case for USD1. This isn't just a boost for the USD1 ecosystem; it also showcases its potential in real-world applications.
From the perspective of @worldlibertyfi , this collaboration is certainly a bullish signal:
USD1 has secured a real use case, further proving its actual liquidity in the crypto market;
Solana, as an efficient chain, brings more exposure opportunities and enhances USD1's visibility;
The sports betting platform can drive more trading volume for USD1, increasing liquidity;
Stablecoin USD1 is transitioning from issuance to circulation, gradually moving towards diverse applications.
Although this is just a small use case, it's these cumulative applications that will ultimately determine USD1's long-term growth. From sports betting to payments and then to DeFi, USD1's ecosystem is steadily becoming more prosperous.
For those interested in sports betting during the World Cup, keep an eye on CallShot. The project is in its early stages, and more information and gameplay will be announced soon. Who knows, there might be some airdrop expectations in the future—don’t miss out!
The crypto scene is buzzing with a new wave of trading and rewards
The eco carnival event launched by Bybit and WLFI has officially kicked off, introducing a prize pool worth 10 million WLFI. The crypto scene is buzzing with a new wave of trading and rewards. This event is not just a reward for holders, but also marks the rapid expansion of the USD1 ecosystem in the market. 1⃣Zero fees, cutting down trading costs Starting from May 6th, the USDC/USD1 and USD1/USDT trading pairs will enjoy zero fees, whether you're a market maker or a retail trader, you can trade these pairs without incurring fees. This means a significant reduction in trading costs, and more importantly, it will further enhance the liquidity of USD1 on the Bybit platform, especially in relation to major assets like BTC and ETH. Offering traders lower trading costs will greatly incentivize market participation.
WLFI initiates a new governance proposal, the strongest proof in response to fud!
Synchronize the latest two actions, one is the newly announced token unlocking proposal, and the other is the USD1 financial renewal here, holding in spot, funds, contracts, and leverage accounts, can share 15 million WLFI. One side is dealing with the uncertainty of the supply side, and the other side is enhancing the reasons for funds to continue staying. Grasp both hands, and both must be strong! The core logic of the proposal - extend the lock-up, reduce supply. This time it involves about 62.28 billion WLFI, the core is to replanning the release rhythm. If the team chooses to join the new plan, they need to first destroy 10%, which is about 4.52 billion, then lock the remaining for two years, and slowly release it over three years, fully unlocked by the fifth year;
WLFI and Brother Sun's public spat on this matter, I believe everyone has already caught wind of it!
From the information currently available, standing from a relatively objective perspective, without commenting on right or wrong, I can better understand the actions of the @worldlibertyfi team. This does not mean that WLFI has no issues, but from public reports, on-chain data, and statements from both sides, Brother Sun indeed took the action that could most easily trigger market panic this time. Brother Sun @justinsuntron is the earliest and largest investor in WLFI, and also a project advisor, which makes his identity very special. When the tokens were just unlocked and market sentiment was at its weakest, his associated wallet transferred a large amount of $WLFI to the HTX exchange.
Brothers, come be the first to take the plunge! Recently, the #USD1 returns have been incredibly strong!
I just saw the update released by the official @worldlibertyfi . The annualized rate for USD1 surged to over 35%+, which is even more exaggerated than the previous 20% annualized rate from exchanges. If you invest 10,000 U, that would yield 3,500 U in a year. For someone living an ordinary life, achieving financial stability in a bear market is not a dream~ If you only look at the surface, this appears to be a high-yield investment opportunity. However, in the current market environment, it resembles more of a competition for funds. If you compare the APR of several stablecoin financial products, you'll understand: USD1 35%, USDT is around 24% USDC is at 16% The gap is right here; it's definitely false to say you're not tempted at all. Where the higher returns are, the funds will naturally flow. Instead of getting caught up in finding the perfect entry timing, it's better to just deposit for a while, enjoy a wave of short-term high returns, and make use of idle funds.
Aster DEX @Aster_DEX and WLFI @worldlibertyfi this strategic cooperation, the focus is actually very clear: Aster's TraFi perpetual contracts will be exclusively settled in USD1, with USDT no longer coexisting.
This is not an ordinary linkage, but a direct establishment of USD1 as the settlement asset.
This means that traders can directly use their #USD1 to participate in on-chain trading of traditional assets like gold, silver, and crude oil, without switching back and forth between stablecoins. On the surface, it seems like there are just a few more markets, but looking deeper, the real change is that USD1 is starting to enter the settlement layer of the RWA trading system.
The practical significance of this matter is actually greater than "a few more trading pairs." Because the variety of trading products can always increase, and the hotspots can always change, but who carries out the settlement will have an easier time grasping the entry of funds, liquidity accumulation, and user habits. What stablecoins really compete for is not exposure most of the time, but who can first sit in the position of the underlying currency.
The fee structure is also filled with sincerity: Taker 1bps Maker -0.5bps
This is very attractive for high-frequency traders and institutional-level funds that value extreme cost-effectiveness.
In addition, WLFI and Aster are also discussing deeper integrations, including collaboration at the token level, as well as potential incentive mechanisms that may continue to evolve. Combined with the airdrops and holding incentives already implemented, this line is likely far from over and should continue to push toward ecological binding.
So in my view, what is truly worth noting about this cooperation is not the short-term hype, but a more core question:
Who will be the dollar stablecoin in the on-chain real asset market?
And this step of USD1 is clearly moving towards that position. It is not just a simple exclusive title that it has secured, but a more critical entry point: It is starting to be integrated into trading, margin, and profit and loss settlement in these more fundamental processes. For Aster, this is an important step in continuing to push towards RWA; for USD1, this is not just an additional application scenario, but a move towards stronger liquidity, practicality, and market perception.
USD1: How to Change the Form of Currency and Become an Important Cornerstone of the Digital Economy
In the cryptocurrency industry, stablecoins have always been important, but for a long time, their importance has been more of an 'infrastructure-type importance.' Everyone is using it, but very few people really discuss it seriously. It's a bit like water, electricity, and Wi-Fi. Indispensable, but it’s also hard to evoke emotions. I just finished listening to a deep interview with Jia Jie and the co-founder and COO @zakfolkman of @worldlibertyfi , and my biggest feeling is: #USD1 seems to want to do more than just create a bigger stablecoin; it wants to redefine what 'the dollar of the digital age' should look like.
The update to AgentPay truly enables AI Agents to start spending money to get things done.
In the past, many Agents seemed very smart, capable of analyzing, judging, and planning, but when it came to actually executing this step, they often got stuck. The reason is simple: they can detect high-value information but may not have the ability to complete the payment themselves, to call paid APIs, obtain paid data, or run the entire billing HTTP workflow. Many times, it still requires a human to press that confirmation button. Now, the AgentPay launched by @worldlibertyfi is filling in this step. After this update, AgentPay now natively supports the x402 and MPP payment protocols. For developers, the most direct change is that the Agent is no longer just 'capable of thinking,' but has begun to possess the execution ability to 'make payments.' With just one command, it can directly initiate payments to the x402 or MPP endpoints to unlock APIs, data, and services.
The Solana stablecoin sector has indeed become quite hot recently, with the growth rate of #USD1 being particularly noticeable.
In the past two months, the issuance of @worldlibertyfi , $USD1 on Solana has increased from about 160 million dollars to 855 million dollars, nearly a fivefold increase. For a stablecoin on a public chain, this kind of growth is not just about impressive numbers; it indicates that funds, liquidity, and use cases are all rising in sync.
From a trading perspective, USD1 currently has a daily trading volume of about 200 million to 300 million dollars, which shows that it is no longer just a safe haven asset in a bear market, but is really starting to flow on-chain. Whether a stablecoin can succeed has never been primarily about the supply itself but about whether there are more use cases.
Another noteworthy point is that it has already integrated with core protocols in the Solana ecosystem like Kamino, BonkFun, and Raydium. This significance is actually greater than mere growth because a stablecoin only begins to have an ecological position once it enters lending, trading, and liquidity scenarios.
My understanding is that USD1 is currently not just following the path of expanding supply on Solana, but is moving towards the direction of a 'liquidity base asset.' If supply, trading volume, and protocol aggregation can continue to rise, then its presence in the Solana stablecoin sector should continue to strengthen.
Market sentiment remains low, relying on #USD1 for financial management to get by for over two months now. I've converted 80% of my personal holdings to USD1, and fortunately, last month, #Binance's super earning coin combined with USD1 yielded an annualized return of around 20%, truly a ray of light in a bear market! I really hope this financial activity can continue, helping us see through the winter.
If you have 4.5 million, but can't find a job and can only invest, what is the safest way?
1. You need an offshore bank account, and then open an IBKR account, keep the money in IBKR.
2. Your asset goal is a 6% annual growth; if you exceed this return, it won't be principal-protected, so don't look at non-principal-protected projects.
3. Even if you can't find a job, don't give up on making money. Delivering food or being a driver is fine; don't just sit at home, keep yourself occupied.
4. Learn something online that you like, anything is fine. Keep learning; if you really don't know what to learn, then learn English.
5. Register an account #Binance , buy a little BTC, #USD1 , #bnb , you don’t need to buy a lot, buying around 1 million is enough, it's for emergency use in critical times.
6. Keep it confidential; don't mention your financial situation to anyone.
7. The best city for Chinese to lie flat globally is Huizhou, Guangdong (as mentioned by @justinsuntron). If possible, move in this direction.
In summary: keep making money, continue learning, maintain financial confidentiality, control desires.
If you stick to these 7 points, ten years from now, you will thank your current self and fully enjoy a laid-back life!
Recently, there hasn't been much to play with in the market. I reorganized the context of @GOAT Network and increasingly feel that the most noteworthy aspect is not the Bitcoin L2 label, but rather that it is seriously addressing a highly realistic question: when large-scale autonomous AI agents truly get running, what currency should they use and what kind of infrastructure should they be built on? Human payments can be slow; subscriptions, invoicing, and confirming are all fine. However, when agents execute tasks, each step of buying data, adjusting reasoning, and navigating channels requires immediate per-instance settlement and cannot be stalled. It does not recognize personal relationships, only rules. This makes the intervention space and volatility of traditional chains particularly unfriendly.
Israel's raid on Iran, the account has been bombed again, #BTC plummeted from 66,000+ to penetrate 63,000, mainstream coins collectively washed out 6%–10%, the entire network saw a short-term liquidation exceeding 200 million USD, blood flowed like a river.
This extreme market situation is essentially a simultaneous stampede of emotions and liquidity. Fortunately, last week I already converted most of my positions to #USD1. In this kind of volatility, at least I don't have to passively bear the risk.
The reason I have the confidence to continue holding positions is that #USD1 has truly moved the "reserve proof" on-chain, and it is real-time.
This may seem like just a data panel, but it carries significant meaning. The trust in stablecoins in the past was mostly built on "periodic disclosures": monthly reports, quarterly audits, where users could only passively accept information, and there was always a time lag.
Now this logic has been rewritten. USD1 directly makes core data such as total supply, reserve size, and collateral ratio public, which can be checked at any time. Plus, with assets managed in compliance by @BitGo, WLFI @worldlibertyfi backing it, the underlying structure is relatively clear, with transparent information + clear custody, making judgments more grounded.
This is the first time stablecoins have made reserve proof "real-time verifiable", turning what originally relied on trust into transparent information that can be confirmed by oneself. Ultimately, what stablecoins compete with is never yield, but certainty. In this kind of market, being stable is itself an advantage.
As a GOAT ambassador, there has been a detail in the past few days that has me very excited!
The AI agent 'Light' on the GOAT Network has already registered its on-chain identity with ID Agent#0. Many people might consider it a small feature, but I actually think of it more as a signal that the agent is slowly transforming from a 'tool' into a 'participant.' You can now see it in the community helping people with questions, teaching how to use the Bridge, and explaining BitVM2, and these are just the surface level. The real change is that it has begun to have an on-chain identity, and this identity can be recorded, verified, and tied to economic activities. Once it reaches this point, it is no longer just something that 'helps you get things done,'
Last night #USD1 briefly threw a dart event, which is actually quite a typical case in the crypto circle, seasoned gamblers know this well~
From the process, it looks very much like a premeditated emotional attack with coordination:
The Lianchuang account was hacked, information amplified, those wanting to ride the wave led the narrative, and coupled with short positions, the essence is to create panic in a short time and profit from the volatility.
But before the FUD, remember to verify the source first!
As a result, everyone quickly saw — the FUD did not succeed. The reason is not hard to understand.
If the stability of an asset relies on emotions, then such an attack may be effective;
But the structure of USD1, which has a minting/redemption mechanism + 1:1 asset backing, determines that it is more “mechanically stable” rather than “consensus stable.”
In other words, emotions can disrupt prices, but it's hard to change the underlying peg.
So this incident can also be viewed as a stress test.
When the market starts to verify an asset in this way, it itself indicates that it has entered a wider range of attention.
Of course, this also tests the user's judgment more. The more chaotic the information, the more we need to return to a few basic questions:
👉 Is the mechanism failing? 👉 Is the redemption normal? 👉 Is the on-chain data abnormal?
As long as these have not changed, many so-called sudden events are actually just short-term noise.
In the crypto market, what is truly scarce is not information, but the ability to filter information. Keep building!
A noticeable recent industry trend is that the asset landscape of exchanges is extending from purely crypto assets to a broader range of real-world assets.
From perpetual contracts in U.S. stocks to gold contracts, and various RWAs (real-world assets) on-chain, mainstream platforms have systematically been moving traditional financial assets onto the blockchain. Whether it is stock derivatives or precious metals, this pathway is no longer a test but a direction. WLFI @worldlibertyfi recently partnered #Binance with Binance to launch the PAXG/USD1 trading pair, which is actually a signal worth paying attention to. PAX Gold is a tokenized asset anchored to physical gold, which itself is a typical RWA; this time it is directly priced at USD1, marking Binance's first RWA trading pair priced in USD1 stablecoin.
Some things I wouldn't even dare to dream about, like having the opportunity to have New Year's Eve dinner at 'Mar-a-Lago' with President Trump @realDonaldTrump !
The 2026 WLFI Forum has been confirmed to take place on February 18th at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Florida, USA. It's not an online connection, nor a roadshow, but a real offline forum. The focus of this event is not just to listen to meetings. More importantly, there are two things:
First, you can have face-to-face communication with the core leadership of WLFI, discussing ecology, directions, rather than guessing through announcements and tweets.
Second, a group of participants from the global technology and finance sectors will gather here, and many discussions and cutting-edge news will only happen in such a private and genuine setting.
That’s why this forum does not require purchasing tickets for entry, but instead adopts the WLFI Contributor application mechanism. Positions are limited, and @WLFI Official would prefer to reserve spots for those who are genuinely contributors in the ecosystem.
The application process is simple and can be completed in two steps:
First, you need to retweet WLFI's official post, x.com/worldlibertyfi…
Then, list your most representative 1-3 WLFI / #USD1 related contributions, whether it's analytical articles, video content, product development, community operations, or event organization, all are welcome;
At the same time, leave your X account for the team to verify your identity; If you wish, you can also attach proof of holdings, such as a wallet address or a screenshot with sensitive information blurred out, as supplementary information.
After that, the WLFI team will review these tweets collectively, qualified Contributors will receive a formal invitation.
Here is a reminder: WLFI will not ask anyone for funds, mnemonic phrases, or passwords through private messages, nor will it send unknown links via private messages. While enthusiasm is great, safety must be ensured by yourself, so recognize official channels.
Participating in this event allows for face-to-face communication with the core leadership of WLFI and dialogue with global technology and finance elites. A very rare opportunity, spots are limited, brothers hurry to apply, if selected, you can brag about it for a lifetime!
WLFI is offering continuous benefits, and Jiayi is inviting you to join the Binance Square live stream!
Don't worry about the market downturn, everyone! A huge amount of USD1 is coming to #BinanceSquare, and with Jiayi's tireless efforts to promote it, this is a fantastic opportunity for creators. Come join the live stream on "Binance Square"! There are currently two events running on Binance Square: The first activity is content support for the platform. Starting from January 26th, for 20 consecutive days, 10 BNB will be sent to outstanding creators every day. I've already seen quite a few teachers earn 1 $BNB, and it's very clear that the most important thing isn't a single viral hit, but rather the ability to consistently produce valuable content.
When you gaze into the abyss, the abyss gazes back at you. On days like today, I feel a bit grateful that I diversified my funds into Hong Kong stocks, US stocks, A-shares, bonds, gold, Bitcoin, houses, and cars, because it allows me to lose money in eight different ways.
Currently, the only thing that hasn't lost is the #USD1 In this kind of market, the only way to sleep a little better at night is to hold stablecoins.
The WLFI rewards for the first week of the Binance USD1 event have arrived today, with an annualized return of around 15%. This time, it was completely distributed according to the holding ratio. The more you hold, the more you get! 10,000 USDT gave 271 of the $WLFI stable happiness.
Gold fell below 4500 USD/ounce today, unbelievable that I hit the largest historical drop myself, I dare not hold onto any fantasies and can only passively accept all of this. In the short term, it is difficult to have any market trends. I suggest brothers with idle funds invest in stablecoin wealth management; being able to not lose money in this market already beats 99% of people. There will be more wealth management activities later, and I don't want to keep flipping around; I'll just continue to hold and earn interest.
Continue to hold #USD1, construction @WLFI Official I don't expect miracles, just hope for gradual improvement!
After reading @zakfolkman's article, my understanding of USD1 has changed a lot. Previously, when looking at USD1, I was more from the perspective of the crypto industry. It is user-friendly, has high liquidity, is convenient for new investments, and combined with #Binance activities, it can generate profits; it is a 'highly efficient stablecoin tool.' None of these are wrong, but looking back now, one can realize that was just the result, not the real problem it intended to solve. The article expresses it very clearly: USD1 is not specifically designed for crypto players; it is more like a preparation for those overlooked by the traditional financial system in the real world.
Stablecoins + returns will become a main line for the next phase of Crypto.
#Binance This USD1 event is very representative. As long as you hold USD1 in Binance, you can share a reward pool equivalent to 40 million USD in WLFI rewards, distributed over 4 weeks.
If you use USD1 in a contract account as margin, you can enjoy a 1.2 times weight bonus, which means that for the same amount of funds, rewards will be calculated at 120%.
If you have already participated in the first phase of USD1, there is no need to hassle exchanging back to USDT. The back-and-forth exchange itself has friction costs, so leaving it as is is actually more worry-free.
Binance + WLFI @worldlibertyfi, coupled with tags like the endorsement of the US President, can easily appeal to a group of traditional, conservative, and risk-averse investors.
It is no longer just a game prepared for old crypto players, but is exploring a broader possibility.
This is no longer just a welfare activity, but is testing a new user behavior: Will you start treating stablecoins as a type of “financial asset” rather than just a temporary chip?
As the market gradually shifts from emotional speculation to financial speculation, what truly matters is no longer catching 10X, but whose capital efficiency is higher.
The significance of the event is not in $WLFI itself, but in the fact that it is the first time stablecoins look like an asset that can continuously generate cash flow, instead of dead money lying in accounts waiting for opportunities.
If the bull market relies on courage, then in a volatile market, what is relied upon must be structure and discipline.
In this kind of market, if you temporarily don’t want to take a heavy position and also don’t want your funds to lie flat, this option is indeed a relatively worry-free choice.
@Yi He The event that Sister has called out, just go for it directly!