Why Wrapping Sucks in DeFi
Privacy shouldn't require extra steps.
Today, accessing confidentiality often means wrapping your tokens or moving assets into a separate system.
Why is this a problem?
• Extra steps: More transactions and complexity
• Higher costs: Additional gas and fees
• Fragmented liquidity: Assets split across different tokens
• More risk: Extra contracts and bridges
That's where dual-mode assets change the game.
With the approach supported by @fhenix, assets could switch between public and confidential modes without requiring a separate wrapped token.
Same asset. Two modes. No unnecessary friction.
Privacy should be a choice, not a complicated process.
A New Kind of Onchain Asset
Imagine stablecoins that are confidential by default, but transparent whenever you choose.
With FHE technology from @fhenix, this could become a reality.
What would that mean?
• Private balances: Keep your holdings confidential
• Hidden transfers: Protect transaction amounts
• Selective disclosure: Share details when needed
• DeFi compatibility: Use assets across onchain applications
You could keep everyday payments private while revealing specific transactions for audits, compliance, or other purposes.
Confidential by design. Public when you want.
That's the future of onchain assets I'd like to see with @fhenix.
Exploring Fhenix Design Partners: Privara & Fluton!
I explored the testnets of Privara and Fluton to see how FHE brings privacy to real onchain applications.
From confidential payments to private DeFi transactions, both projects show the potential of FHE-powered infrastructure.
Excited to see them move toward mainnet with @fhenix!
Check out my experience in the video below.
The Composability Problem in DeFi
Imagine using USDC as collateral in a lending protocol like Aave.
Today, anyone can track your wallet, collateral, borrowed amounts, and transactions.
But what if you could keep this information private without losing access to DeFi?
What should stay confidential?
• Balances: Hide your collateral amounts
• Loans: Keep borrowing positions private
• Transactions: Protect your financial activity
• Strategies: Keep your DeFi moves confidential
The key is composability. Your assets should still work across lending protocols, DEXs, and other DeFi applications.
That's where @fhenix and FHE become interesting.
Privacy shouldn't mean sacrificing composability.
Surf Mystery Box Is Coming Back!
The Surf team has announced the return of Mystery Boxes this Friday, October 30, at 2:00 AM UTC!
Along with the comeback, Season 2 brings new ways to earn Wave Points.
Here's how you can earn Waves:
Mystery Box Campaign
• Open a Mystery Box
• Activate a Surf membership
• Gift a membership that gets activated
• Earn when your gift recipient uses Surf for research
Activities from Season 1
• All activities that earned Waves in Season 1 will continue to reward you in Season 2.
Both sources will count toward your total Wave Points in Season 2.
The rules may change, so keep an eye on official Surf announcements.
-> Learn more: asksurf.ai/mystery-box
@SurfAIHQ
What Would I Take Confidential?
My choice would be USDC.
USDC is one of the most widely used stablecoins in DeFi, but every onchain transaction is publicly visible.
I'd love to have the option to make my USDC confidential without moving it into a separate wrapped asset.
Why does this matter?
• Privacy: Keep balances and transfers confidential
• Simplicity: No need for wrapped tokens
• Flexibility: Choose when to make assets private
• Security: Protect sensitive financial activity
This is the kind of privacy I'd like to see @fhenix bring to onchain finance.
Same asset. More privacy. Full control.
Find the FHE: Alpha Engine
Privacy is essential in trading, especially when it comes to protecting valuable strategies.
@0xAlphaEngine is building a platform where traders and AI agents can submit and evaluate strategies without revealing their underlying logic.
Where does FHE fit in?
• Encrypted strategies: Keep trading logic private
• Secure evaluation: Analyze strategies without exposing sensitive data
• Protected alpha: Prevent valuable strategies from being revealed
• Fair competition: Compare performance while preserving confidentiality
With FHE technology from @fhenix, Alpha Engine brings confidential computation to onchain trading.
A great example of how FHE can solve real privacy challenges in DeFi!
FHE Is Quantum-Resistant by Design!
As quantum computing advances, traditional encryption methods could become vulnerable to future attacks.
That's why @fhenix is building privacy infrastructure powered by Fully Homomorphic Encryption (FHE).
Why does this matter?
• Quantum resistance: Built on quantum-resistant mathematical assumptions
• Encrypted computation: Process data without exposing it
• Long-term security: Protect data against future threats
• On-chain privacy: Enable confidential blockchain applications
Fhenix is bringing FHE to blockchain infrastructure, making it possible to build applications that process encrypted data while preserving privacy.
The infrastructure we build today should be ready for the security challenges of tomorrow.
FAST x Pulsar Money: Up to $3,000 in Cashback!
The FAST team has announced a new campaign with Pulsar Money, a flagship app on FAST, offering cashback rewards to the community.
The first 500 eligible users will receive 600 points each, redeemable for up to $6 in cashback.
How to participate?
• Download Pulsar Money
• Create an account using code BFAST
• Receive 600 points automatically
• Complete KYC, create and fund your card
• Make an eligible card payment to redeem your points as cashback
No manual claim is required! Points will be airdropped automatically to eligible users.
The campaign offers up to $3,000 in total cashback rewards, so don't miss your chance!
-> pulsar.money/download
@PiSquared
Fermah Spotlight Creatives
Week 25
The Fermah team presents the best content creators from the past week.
Let's take a look at their work.
👇🧵 @fermah_xyz
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Creator for the week - @horriyasha01
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@fermah_xyz Empowering Developers with Powerful ZK Developer Tools!
In the rapidly evolving world of Web3 innovation depends on making advanced technology more accessible efficient and scalable. Fermah is helping move this vision forward by simplifying access to Zero Knowledge (ZK) proving resources and creating a more flexible environment for developers and builders.
With a focus on simplifying infrastructure and streamlining proof generation workflows, Fermah allows developers to concentrate more on building innovative applications instead of worrying about the complexities behind the scenes.
1 Simple Access to ZK Proving Resources
One of Fermah’s key advantages is making ZK proving resources easier for developers to access. Instead of dealing with complicated infrastructure arrangements, developers can benefit from a more streamlined approach to proving resources. This helps reduce technical complexity and makes it easier for builders to focus on bringing their ideas to life.
2. Streamlined Proof Workflows
Efficient workflows are essential for building successful applications. Fermah enables developers to send proof workloads to available resources helping simplify the proving process By streamlining these tasks Fermah aims to make the development experience smoother and more efficient, allowing builders to dedicate more time to innovation.
3 Flexible Computing Resources
Every project has different computational requirements Fermah supports a flexible approach in which different computing resources can support ZK workloads. This flexibility gives developers more options when planning and building their projects, helping them work toward solutions that match their specific needs.
4 A Builder Focused Approach
Developers should be able to spend more time creating and less time managing complicated infrastructure. Fermah focuses on coordinating the infrastructure behind the scenes, helping reduce the operational burden on builders. This developer-first approach can make the journey from an initial idea to a working application more manageable.
5 Scalable Tools for Growing Applications
As Web3 applications grow, their computational demands can increase as well. Scalable proving infrastructure is therefore an important part of supporting larger and more demanding workloads. Fermah’s approach to proving resources is designed to support this evolving ecosystem and help developers prepare for future growth.
6 Encouraging ZK Innovation
Zero Knowledge technology has significant potential across the Web3 ecosystem but accessible infrastructure is an important part of encouraging adoption. By simplifying access to proving resources Fermah helps create opportunities for developers to explore new ideas, experiment with different use cases, and work toward innovative ZK-powered applications.
Why Fermah Matters
The future of Web3 is not just about developing new technologies; it is also about making those technologies easier to use. By focusing on accessibility flexible computing, streamlined workflows, and developer-friendly infrastructure Fermah contributes to a more supportive environment for ZK development.
The goal is simple: reduce infrastructure complexity, improve the development experience, and give builders more room to innovate. Every improvement in accessibility can help open the door to new possibilities across decentralized applications and the broader Web3 ecosystem.
Final Thoughts
Fermah represents an important direction for the future of ZK development, where powerful proving infrastructure can become easier to access and more practical for developers. With its emphasis on flexible resources efficient workflows, scalability and builder-focused tools Fermah highlights how infrastructure can play a vital role in supporting the next generation of Web3 innovation.
he more accessible the tools become the more opportunities developers have to turn ambitious ideas into reality.
@7wealthh @FlashcastSocial
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Creator for the week - @itsmahi778
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Different players, different strengths but one goal.
The same idea applies to the hardware behind zero knowledge proofs.
GPUs and FPGAs are two types of hardware that can contribute to the computing power behind proof generation but they are not the same technology.
The interesting part is how a proving marketplace can bring different kinds of computing resources into one ecosystem instead of treating specialized hardware as an isolated resource.
That's one aspect of Fermah worth exploring its marketplace connects the demand for ZK proofs with a supply side that includes GPUs and FPGAs. @fermah_xyz
As ZK adoption grows, the hardware powering it deserves a place in the conversation too.
BULK Referral Rewards just got better!
The BULK team has introduced new referral rewards, allowing users to earn more than just AURA by inviting friends to the platform.
How does it work?
• 10% of trading fees paid by your referrals
• 1% of fees paid by your referrals' referrals
• No earnings cap throughout Season 1
This means you can now earn rewards from two levels of referrals, with no limit on how much you can receive.
The more active traders you invite, the more you can earn!
-> Get your referral link: app.bulk.trade/referrals
@bulktrade
TWAP Orders on Liquid
Minimize price slippage with TWAP orders on Liquid
Time-Weighted Average Price allows traders to split large orders into smaller trades executed at regular intervals.
This helps reduce market impact, avoid sudden price movements, and achieve better average execution prices.
Why use TWAP?
• Lower slippage: Reduce the impact of large trades on market prices
• Smarter execution: Randomized timing helps prevent front-running
• Smoother fills: Spread trades over time to avoid sudden price movements
• Better average prices: Reduce market impact across the entire order
TWAP is especially useful for traders managing large positions who want more control over their execution.
Trade smarter with Liquid!
@liquidtrading
Surf Smart Money data Is now live!
The Surf team has launched Smart Money Data, allowing users to track KOLs' real on-chain activity beyond their social media posts.
The update connects 30,000+ KOLs and 173,000+ wallets, providing deeper insights into their trading activity.
What's new?
• Smart Money Token Flow: Track KOL token purchases and emerging trends
• KOL Calls Data: Compare public calls with actual on-chain activity
• KOL Ranking Data: Discover top KOLs based on performance and influence
All data is available through the Surf API and Webapp, making it easier to analyze market trends, track influential wallets, and make more informed decisions.
Don't just follow the posts. Follow the money.
-> Try it now: agents.asksurf.ai
@SurfAIHQ
Fermah Spotlight Creatives
Week 24
The Fermah team presents the best content creators from the past week.
Let's take a look at their work.
👇🧵 @fermah_xyz
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Creator for the week - @Bitbox50
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I’ve been building this for the past few days.
A River Raid inspired crypto game where live crypto price becomes part of the gameplay.
You fly. You shoot. You predict.
This game was built for @fermah_xyz .
Dedicated to the Fermah community.
@7wealthh
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Creator for the week - @blockzen_alpha
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Built a small Fermah game today
Collect the proof nodes, dodge bottlenecks, protect your 3 lives and push for a higher score
Simple idea, clean UI and a little Fermah twist
Compute → Prove → Verify
@fermah_xyz @7wealthh @Sipra_ETH
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