Premium Investor Report #489
Why It Matters
Aave’s liquidity strength signals resilience in core DeFi infrastructure, while Rocket Lab’s niche launch capability offers investors exposure to the expanding commercial space economy.
Premium Investor Report #489
Written by Tyler · First December 19, 2025 · Last Updated: December 19, 2025
Introduction
Gm friends,
Welcome back to another Wealth Mastery Premium Investor Report. Let’s jump in!
Here’s what’s in today’s issue:
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My portfolio updates.
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Jesse has a deep dive on AAVE: Is it still the liquidity king?
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Stock report on Rocket Lab Corp, a company that focuses on dedicated small‑payload launches and space systems for commercial and government customers.
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This week’s best airdrop opportunities.
Lark’s Portfolio
Rather quiet week. Just added some small stock positions:
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NextEra Energy
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Teradyne
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Duolingo
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STRC – The Strategy dividend stock
No crypto buys or sells except adding a little Solana.
Altcoins looking pretty “fucked.” Pump cratering despite aggressive buybacks continuing. A lawsuit in the USA is hanging heavy.
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Pengu is suffering from being on the end of the risk curve.
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Aster is just sinking with the market despite buybacks and shipping upgrades.
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Virtual no one cares about now.
If things get much worse I may need to realize the loss on these and wait in cash for things to improve.
Altcoin Report
Is AAVE Still The Liquidity King?
Aave is still the gravity well and liquidity king of DeFi. Not because the token pumped or because X found DeFi religion again, but because liquidity keeps choosing Aave when it really, really matters. The protocol’s biggest edge hasn’t changed since my last update (“Is Aave Still Worth Using?”).
There are still deep pools, hardened risk tooling, and a governance machine that’s shipping. What has changed is the direction Aave is heading.
Stock Report
Rocket Lab Corp (NASDAQ: RKLB)
Ticker / Market Cap: RKLB / $28.8 B
What it is:
Ever heard of 3D‑printed rockets that actually go to space? That’s Rocket Lab. The company focuses on dedicated small‑payload launches and space systems for commercial and government customers, carving out a niche rather than competing directly with SpaceX. Its heavy use of 3D printing enables faster production, lower costs, and rapid iteration — supporting high launch cadence today and laying the groundwork for Neutron’s move into larger, higher‑value missions.
Why it matters:
As satellite constellations and defense‑driven space programs expand, demand for reliable, responsive launches is growing faster than supply. Rocket Lab fills a niche that SpaceX doesn’t prioritize — precise, on‑demand access to orbit — while already operating at scale with frequent launches and real revenue.
Key distinction:
Rocket Lab combines a defensible small‑launch niche with vertical integration across launch and space systems. Its growing government footprint provides credibility and revenue stability today, while Neutron offers upside if execution continues.
Outlook:
Moderately bullish but execution‑dependent. Momentum and defense exposure support near‑term interest, while long‑term upside hinges on sustained launch reliability and successful progress on Neutron. Valuation is less forgiving, making Rocket Lab more attractive as a growth‑with‑optionality play than a pure value bet.
Airdrops
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