Bitcoin on FRONT PAGE, DeFi , Yield Farming, and Cryptocurrency Update

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Latest Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency news and trends. We take a look at the key events affecting the blockchain sector and review market movements. Combining both fundamental analysis and technical analy...

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This video dives deep into the latest happenings in the crypto world, starting with the surprising front-page appearance of Bitcoin in a major Hong Kong newspaper, signaling growing mainstream awareness. It then shifts to a comprehensive look at the booming DeFi and yield farming scene, explaining the mechanics, potential rewards, and significant risks like impermanent loss, all while sharing personal experiences and strategies.

Here are the key topics and technical details discussed in the video:

* Bitcoin’s Mainstream Splash in Hong Kong: Bitcoin made the front page of "Apple Daily," a major Hong Kong newspaper, with a powerful message: "Bitcoin will never ditch you. Banks, today you're not ditching me. We're ditching you." This highlights Bitcoin as digital money not controlled by governments or corporations, signifying its importance during times of political turmoil. The presenter is incredibly excited by this, seeing it as a smart move that will likely spread across Asia as people realize their assets are at risk with traditional banks. Genesis Block is even offering fee-free Bitcoin ATM usage in Hong Kong this week to capitalize on the moment.

* Market Overview and Whale Activity: Bitcoin and Ethereum were pretty stable over the weekend, with Bitcoin getting rejected above $12,000. There’s a theory that a whale who accumulated 9,000 BTC at $6,000 decided to cash out $54 million, contributing to that rejection. The market is now in a potential accumulation phase for new whales. While Bitcoin cruises, altcoins like Aragon, Nem, SiaCoin, Cosmos, Bat, Algorand, Swipe, and Zcash are "blowing up," showing significant movement.

* DeFi and Yield Farming Explosion: The decentralized finance (DeFi) scene is absolutely "kicking off huge." YFI (also known as "Wifey") has seen insane price increases because no new tokens are being issued. Many friends who went "all in berserk" on mining YFI are now extremely well off. This success has sparked a "yield farming revolution," leading to many YFI clones like YFLink, YFValue, and even funnier ones like "grapes," "yams," and "spaghettis." Everyone is trying to capture that original YFI value.

* Understanding Impermanent Loss and Smart Contract Risks:
* Impermanent Loss: This is a big risk in yield farming, especially in liquidity pools where you pair two different tokens (e.g., YFV and YFI). If one token loses value very quickly, you suffer a loss compared to just holding the tokens separately. The presenter experienced this with YFFI, which dropped from $40 to $20, and learned to manage risk by tolerating certain dips if the rewards are still good.
* Smart Contract Risk: This is the risk that a smart contract (the code running the DeFi protocol) has vulnerabilities that hackers can exploit to steal funds. Once deployed, these contracts can't be changed, which offers trust but also means a flawed contract remains flawed unless a new one is deployed. YFV, for example, is still awaiting an audit, making it risky. You can check for modifications in the code by comparing it to previously audited contracts. The presenter feels the risk is medium because of the huge financial incentives for hackers. Audited protocols like Curve DAO offer lower risk but also lower annual percentage yields (APYs).

* Personal Experiences and Warnings: The presenter has been intensely involved in farming, finding it a nightmare to manage funds across different accounts and hardware wallets due to the precision required. A friend even lost 1 Bitcoin by sending it to the wrong address, highlighting the unforgiving nature of crypto transactions. There’s a strong warning against "degenerate gambling" in this space: do not put your life savings, leverage your house, or go into credit card debt for crypto. It’s for those using only a small percentage (0.1-2%) of their net worth. The presenter advises against emotional decisions, emphasizing the need for a well-planned, logical strategy.

* YFII Finance ($YFII): Initially, YFII, a Chinese YFI clone, was seen as a scam. However, after extensive research, including speaking to the anonymous developers, observing their development (building vaults), and seeing support from respected figures like Dovi Wang, the presenter found it to be legitimate. This project eventually delivered and gained excitement, despite initial skepticism and insults directed at the presenter for even looking into it.

* Radix and Filecoin: Radix is an upcoming project that many people are excited about, and the presenter is actively researching it. Filecoin is also on the horizon and needs to generate hype, especially after Polkadot's successful price surge. Both Polkadot and Filecoin are highly anticipated projects within the Chinese crypto community.

* Polkadot ($DOT) and Ecosystem Strategy: Polkadot, built by Gavin Wood, has climbed to #10 on CoinMarketCap and is very popular in China, now gaining traction in the West. Its ecosystem includes projects like Darwinia (K-Ton and Ring). The presenter's strategy is to sell older ecosystem projects that have already seen large gains (like Ring and K-Ton) and look for newer projects within the Polkadot space that are still in their early hype phase, even though new projects come with their own risks regarding delivery.

* CRV (Curve DAO Token) and DIA: The presenter is actively mining CRV (Curve DAO Token) but immediately sells most of it, keeping only 10-20% for profit. This strategy avoids the "huge dump of mentals" from daily miner distribution, especially for early-stage coins with low circulating supply and high fully diluted valuations (CRV's is $9 billion!). For DIA, an oracle solution, the presenter directly bought it, seeing it as an interesting play following Chainlink's success.

* China's Stance on Crypto and BSN: China is definitely "not lenient" on crypto. The launch of DCEP (China's digital currency) coincided with the closure of many over-the-counter trading desks and crypto-related accounts. China dislikes public networks it cannot control, leading to most crypto activity being underground. The Blockchain Service Network (BSN) has even split into a China-specific, government-controlled version and an international version, underscoring China's desire for control.

* YFLink ($YFL) and ZZZ.finance ($ZZZ): YFLink's team is "cooking up something pretty cool," and the presenter is farming it while open to holding more despite the impermanent loss risk. ZZZ.finance is also gaining a lot of push and positive sentiment, but its pools entirely rely on impermanent loss, so caution is advised, especially since its price has risen significantly. The presenter personally mines Curve, YFV, YFLink, and even "Shrimp," emphasizing "yield is yield" and not playing favorites.

* Achieving 10x Gains and Emotional Control: The current season has seen many projects achieve 10x (or even 100x) gains, including Uniswap, Uptrend, early Mantra DAO, YFI, and YFII. The presenter attributes personal success to suppressing emotions, being logical, and meticulously planning strategies. Emotions are seen as detrimental to sound decision-making in the volatile crypto market.

* CREAM's Future and Solana: CREAM is seen as having a "holdable future," and the presenter mined it from day one. Many of its farming pools are ending soon, which could lead to less daily distribution (6,000 CREAM per day) and potentially an interesting price dynamic. Solana is highlighted as a "big blockchain" gaining significant hype because the FTX and Alameda Research teams (who are known for being very smart) are building their Serum decentralized exchange on it. This reinforces the idea that in crypto, following smart and active people is often a good strategy.

* Community and Giveaways: The presenter emphasizes the importance of the Box Nation Telegram group for information sharing and community support, though it is often private to prevent spam. The group aims for active participation, where members contribute rather than just taking information. The video also features t-shirt giveaways for those actively engaging with the channel's content via the #notificationsquad hashtag. Lastly, there's a fun discussion about old, free NFTs (non-fungible tokens) like "Pirate Boxmining" from the Enjin marketplace, which were given away and are now selling for thousands, showcasing the speculative and collectible nature of these unique digital assets.

Transcript

So guys, welcome back to another super special episode of Box Mining. Today is the 28th, sorry, 24th of August. I'm so excited today. So this came on the front page of the major Hong Kong publication, Apple Daily. Holy crap, I did not expect to see this one. It's like a front, it's not even like you have to flip through the newspaper to see it. No, it's front page, front and center, guys. I'm so excited. This is why I delayed my stream. I'm like, I just had to share this with you guys today. So...