Zaki Manian

Zaki Manian

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@iqlusioninc. @sommfinance. interoperable blockchains with @cosmos. smart contract for all with @agoric he/him. shape rotato

Protect Decentralized Exchanges, Crypto’s Vital Innovation
SocialDec 21, 2025

Protect Decentralized Exchanges, Crypto’s Vital Innovation

Decentralized exchange is the most important thing built in crypto after non sovereign money and we need to find a way to protect it .

By Zaki Manian
2026 Vision: Babylon Labs Integrates Bitcoin L1 Lending
SocialDec 19, 2025

2026 Vision: Babylon Labs Integrates Bitcoin L1 Lending

Would love to see a 2026 where @babylonlabs_io gets the Bitcoin L1 involved in Bitcoin lending.

By Zaki Manian
Each Blockchain Faces Unique Quantum‑security Challenges
SocialDec 19, 2025

Each Blockchain Faces Unique Quantum‑security Challenges

There are blockchains with unique quantum problems. Bitcoin: block size,inactive coins , throughput required to transition Ethereum: immutable contracts that call EC_recover Monero: Historical transaction link-ability. Zcash: infinite coin mint Everyone has signature size. Hardware wallet. Sig aggregation problems

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Quantum Threat Forces Bitcoin to Rethink Block Size and Lightning
SocialDec 19, 2025

Quantum Threat Forces Bitcoin to Rethink Block Size and Lightning

Things Bitcoiners should be thinking about re:Quantum... Should block size increase to accommodate PQ signatures? Should there be a separate weight accounting for PQ witness data? Transition mechanisms (how do you migrate existing UTXOs?) Economic implications of dramatically reduced throughput What does this mean for...

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AI Speeds Self-Built Explorers, Hurting Middleware Infrastructure
SocialDec 19, 2025

AI Speeds Self-Built Explorers, Hurting Middleware Infrastructure

The speed at which Tempo is building their own explorer is bearish for all middleware infrastructure plays in crypto. It's very clear that AI driven productivity makes it so that it's faster to build it yourself then

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Real Companies Leveraging Blockchain for Core Operations
SocialDec 18, 2025

Real Companies Leveraging Blockchain for Core Operations

What real businesses do on chain

By Zaki Manian
Hyperliquid Node Needs Open-Source Release
SocialDec 17, 2025

Hyperliquid Node Needs Open-Source Release

Hyperliquid node should be open source

By Zaki Manian
Solana Must Integrate Alpenglow to Leave Beta.
SocialDec 13, 2025

Solana Must Integrate Alpenglow to Leave Beta.

IMO Solana needs Alpenglow to really be out of beta.

By Zaki Manian
Borrowed USDT Shorts Can Paradoxically Lift Prices
SocialDec 13, 2025

Borrowed USDT Shorts Can Paradoxically Lift Prices

Isn’t the strategy to short the perp using the borrowed USDT? Why would this push up the price ?

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Cosmos Labs Launches RFP to Revamp ATOM Tokenomics
SocialDec 12, 2025

Cosmos Labs Launches RFP to Revamp ATOM Tokenomics

The Cosmos Labs RFP to fix ATOM tokenomics is out. This is phase 2 of saving $ATOM. Phase 0: Skip ICF merger Phase 1: Pivot to enterprise. Phase 2: Fix $ATOM. https://t.co/SlnKEKjiSO

By Zaki Manian
Vitalik's Design Flaw: ERC‑20 Approve Mechanism Criticized
SocialDec 11, 2025

Vitalik's Design Flaw: ERC‑20 Approve Mechanism Criticized

Really it’s Vitalik’s fault for the approve mechanism in ERC-20

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Sentinel: Cosmos’ Top Tool Against Growing Internet Censorship
SocialDec 10, 2025

Sentinel: Cosmos’ Top Tool Against Growing Internet Censorship

Sentinel continues to be probably the most useful app in Cosmos. Especially in an age of increasing internet censorship.

By Zaki Manian
Tempo's Codebase Embraces KISS, Unlike Ethereum
SocialDec 9, 2025

Tempo's Codebase Embraces KISS, Unlike Ethereum

So far the Tempo codebase has big "Keep It Simple Stupid" energy... kind of the opposite of Ethereum in that way.

By Zaki Manian
Tempo Docs Mirror Cosmos SDK Features, No Surprises
SocialDec 9, 2025

Tempo Docs Mirror Cosmos SDK Features, No Surprises

Not seeing anything too unexpected in the Tempo docs. Lots of ideas inspired by the Cosmos SDK like authz, fee sponsorship etc

By Zaki Manian
Tokens Speed Adoption; No Token Means Years
SocialDec 7, 2025

Tokens Speed Adoption; No Token Means Years

Users try products quickly if there is a token . Otherwise it takes 2+ years

By Zaki Manian
Stablecoins Shrink Crypto TAM, Boost DeFi and Contracts
SocialDec 6, 2025

Stablecoins Shrink Crypto TAM, Boost DeFi and Contracts

Stablecoins decrease the TAM of Bitcoin , Eth etc but increase the TAM of smart contracts and DeFi

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Awaiting New Atom Tokenomics Before Starting Shilling
SocialDec 6, 2025

Awaiting New Atom Tokenomics Before Starting Shilling

Waiting for @RoboMcGobo to figure out new Atom tokenomics so the shilling can commence https://t.co/YerBhsJSoM

By Zaki Manian
Aztec ICO's Success Marks a Historic Milestone
SocialDec 6, 2025

Aztec ICO's Success Marks a Historic Milestone

The success of the Aztec ICO is historic

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Stablecoins Prove Money Valuation Beats Revenue Metrics
SocialDec 5, 2025

Stablecoins Prove Money Valuation Beats Revenue Metrics

The big problem with trying to value cryptocurrencies as money rather than based on revenues is that stablecoins worked and became the preferred money.

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Token Performance Shows L1 Playbook Is Being Rewritten
SocialDec 3, 2025

Token Performance Shows L1 Playbook Is Being Rewritten

When you look at token performance empirically, the entire playbook for building an L1 is up in the air/ being rewritten right now

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Quantum Computing Emerges as Immediate Threat to Crypto
SocialDec 2, 2025

Quantum Computing Emerges as Immediate Threat to Crypto

Quantum computing is real concern for the crypto industry now

By Zaki Manian
Celestia Enables Seamless, High‑Throughput Exchange via Unified Glass
SocialDec 1, 2025

Celestia Enables Seamless, High‑Throughput Exchange via Unified Glass

Celestia exists to allow anyone to build an exchange with novel market microstructure and HFT throughput. The missing piece is a single plane of glass to move into and out of markets.

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Build Your Own Ethereum Mainnet Proprietary AMM
SocialDec 1, 2025

Build Your Own Ethereum Mainnet Proprietary AMM

Sooo you should be able to build an ETH main net prop AMM from this....

By Zaki Manian
ZEC’s Recent Gains Stem From Binance‑free Holders
SocialDec 1, 2025

ZEC’s Recent Gains Stem From Binance‑free Holders

The reason ZEC outperformed since 10/10 is that it wasn’t held by the market participants who suffered in the the Binance incident. For the last month, the holder base has become more like a “normal” token with outsized Binance spot volume...

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Demand Peaks, Yet Maturity Cuts On‑Chain Arbitrage
SocialNov 30, 2025

Demand Peaks, Yet Maturity Cuts On‑Chain Arbitrage

Demand isn’t low. It’s actually higher than it’s ever been but the application maturity means that users can achieve their goals with much less onchain arbitrage activity.

By Zaki Manian
Immature REV Leaks Value, Undermining Valuation Methodology
SocialNov 30, 2025

Immature REV Leaks Value, Undermining Valuation Methodology

As far as I can tell, REV is immature applications that leak value to block producers + Reflexivity around price from adoption. ——— This is the best we can do for a valuation methodology?

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Cosmos Token Value Fuels Enterprise Adoption, Mirroring Hyperliquid
SocialNov 30, 2025

Cosmos Token Value Fuels Enterprise Adoption, Mirroring Hyperliquid

The Cosmos ATOM valuation thesis is essentially is that having an effective firm accruing value the token kickstarts other users of the technology coordinating and accruing value to the token . This ultimately a similar thesis to Hyperliquid. The focus of Hyperliquid...

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ATOM's Bull Case Lies in Business Model Innovation
SocialNov 30, 2025

ATOM's Bull Case Lies in Business Model Innovation

Probably the strongest bull case for $ATOM is that what tokens need right now are more business model innovations, less tech innovations. Cosmos represents the furtherest of NF in trying to capture the network effects in blockchains without simply relying on...

By Zaki Manian
ICOs Bypass Listings, Delivering Tokens Directly to Exchange Users
SocialNov 28, 2025

ICOs Bypass Listings, Delivering Tokens Directly to Exchange Users

ICOs are about putting tokens into the hands of the exchange customers base without going through the exchange listing and airdrop dynamics’s

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Binance's Dominance Peaks, Then Faces Imminent Decline
SocialNov 26, 2025

Binance's Dominance Peaks, Then Faces Imminent Decline

Binance market dominance has been teetering on the edge. 10/10 is the end for a while.

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Hold ATOM Now as Tokenomics Narrative Shifts
SocialNov 26, 2025

Hold ATOM Now as Tokenomics Narrative Shifts

For ATOM’s future tokenomics are the narrative. Now is the time to HOLD Atom before the winds shift

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Top‑10 ATOM Holder Fully Backs the Latest Move
SocialNov 26, 2025

Top‑10 ATOM Holder Fully Backs the Latest Move

Still a top 10 ATOM holder and couldn't support this more.

By Zaki Manian
Anoma's VM Rivals Aztec, Miden with Flexible Deployment
SocialNov 20, 2025

Anoma's VM Rivals Aztec, Miden with Flexible Deployment

People don’t know that Anoma made a VM that like Aztec or Miden but deployable in much more flexible setting

By Zaki Manian
Zcash Sparks Deep Privacy Debate Among Enthusiasts
SocialNov 20, 2025

Zcash Sparks Deep Privacy Debate Among Enthusiasts

Bunch of nerds talking about Zcash and privacy.

By Zaki Manian
Cosmos Sovereign EVM Day Highlights Key Developments
SocialNov 18, 2025

Cosmos Sovereign EVM Day Highlights Key Developments

Things happening @cosmos Sovereign EVM day https://t.co/5UDIjwBHH5

By Zaki Manian
All Blockchains Function as Dedicated Application Chains
SocialNov 17, 2025

All Blockchains Function as Dedicated Application Chains

every chain is an app chain

By Zaki Manian
Cypherpunk Tech: Humanity's Last Defense in a Critical Decade
SocialNov 17, 2025

Cypherpunk Tech: Humanity's Last Defense in a Critical Decade

Inside me is two wolves. Cypherpunk values are literally the line only defense of humanity left and time is running out. 5, 10 years? In the past the corpo chain opportunity was an illusion and it was easy to ignore to build...

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ZK Passport KYC Enables Private Rollup on Ethereum
SocialNov 13, 2025

ZK Passport KYC Enables Private Rollup on Ethereum

ZK passport KYC Open to all non sanctioned countries. Fully on Ethereum to launch a stage 2 private roll up Using Uniswap continuously clearing auctions. H/t @haydenzadams As god intended

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Institutions Flock to ZEC, Unlocking Zillions of Potential
SocialNov 12, 2025

Institutions Flock to ZEC, Unlocking Zillions of Potential

Welcome institutions to $ZEC. Zillions

By Zaki Manian
Farming Boosts Exchanges via Surge in Listing-Day Trading
SocialNov 12, 2025

Farming Boosts Exchanges via Surge in Listing-Day Trading

Exchanges are huge beneficiaries of farming because it drives a huge amount of listing day trading activity .

By Zaki Manian
Recursive Zk Proofs and Data Protocols Enable Global Anonymous Payments
SocialNov 11, 2025

Recursive Zk Proofs and Data Protocols Enable Global Anonymous Payments

This paper is so well written. It just presents the core idea without resorting to unnecessary jargon. The simultaneous advancement of Data availability protocols and recursive zero knowledge proofs provide the capability for anonymous payments at planetary scale.

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Mert's Relentless Zcash Short Dunk Showcases Unmatched Commitment
SocialNov 7, 2025

Mert's Relentless Zcash Short Dunk Showcases Unmatched Commitment

Mert dunking on every Zcash short individually is a level of commitment to the game never before seen .

By Zaki Manian
Curators Must Distinguish Ethena’s Risks From Competitors
SocialNov 5, 2025

Curators Must Distinguish Ethena’s Risks From Competitors

Ethena is a yield source with huge risk surface area managed by extraordinary team. The job of lending market curators is to figure out the difference between Ethena- challengers and Temu-Ethena

By Zaki Manian
Zcash: The Only Viable Private Store of Value
SocialNov 5, 2025

Zcash: The Only Viable Private Store of Value

There will be confidential amounts on Solana, there will be better better privacy on eth L1, there will be private trading on app chains But Zcash is the only good shot at the unstoppable private store of value that can be...

By Zaki Manian
Inventory of Zcash Antminers May Limit Rate
SocialNov 5, 2025

Inventory of Zcash Antminers May Limit Rate

I wonder how much this is rate limited by inventory of Zcash Antminers

By Zaki Manian
When the Chain Can't Stop, Consequences Become Unknowable
SocialNov 4, 2025

When the Chain Can't Stop, Consequences Become Unknowable

The point at which you can’t halt the chain is the point when you can no longer reason about the consequences of an extended liveness failure

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Balancing V3 Upgrades vs Retiring Five‑year‑old V2
SocialNov 4, 2025

Balancing V3 Upgrades vs Retiring Five‑year‑old V2

This a super hard to navigate question. Balancer was vested a lot in hardening V3. But do you deprecate V2 when it’s been running for 5 years ?

By Zaki Manian
Berachain Delivers Super Impressive Execution
SocialNov 4, 2025

Berachain Delivers Super Impressive Execution

Super impressive execution from berachain

By Zaki Manian
ZEC Trading Volume Surges on Solana
SocialNov 3, 2025

ZEC Trading Volume Surges on Solana

ZEC volume on Solana getting serious https://t.co/1ShcbkUucI

By Zaki Manian