Week 3 of of the Ink Academy is available. Simple task to obtain some iETH and pool iETH/ETH in #Velodrome
link to campaign: https://guild.xyz/inkonchain/the-academy
Don't forget to GM daily for extra TX on INK-chain: Come Tap to GM with me! 👋 https://gm.inkonchain.com?to=skysk.eth
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fuark we are done aren't we..
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Week 3 of of the Ink Academy is available. Simple task to obtain some iETH and pool iETH/ETH in #Velodrome
link to campaign: https://guild.xyz/inkonchain/the-academy
Don't forget to GM daily for extra TX on INK-chain: Come Tap to GM with me! 👋 https://gm.inkonchain.com?to=skysk.eth
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Elections soon, who will win?
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Thesis: Why Ethereum Will Pump in Q1 2025
1. Increasing Institutional Adoption
Ethereum’s dominance in the blockchain ecosystem continues to attract institutional interest. Q1 2025 marks a pivotal period as more enterprises embrace Ethereum for decentralized finance (DeFi), tokenized assets, and blockchain-based enterprise solutions. Recent regulatory clarity around Ethereum being classified as a commodity in major jurisdictions has only solidified its appeal to institutional investors, driving demand.
2. Layer 2 Scaling Solutions Achieving Maturity
The maturation of Layer 2 solutions like Arbitrum, Optimism, and zkSync is expected to reduce congestion on the Ethereum mainnet and significantly lower transaction fees. This scalability improvement could catalyze an influx of new users and dApps, increasing Ethereum’s utility and driving its value upwards.
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3. DeFi and NFT Resurgence
The cyclical nature of DeFi and NFTs suggests a rebound in these markets is due. With Ethereum as the backbone of these ecosystems, renewed interest in high-profile NFT drops and innovative DeFi protocols will likely drive ETH demand as gas fees and staking collateral.
4. The Shanghai Upgrade Impact
The Shanghai upgrade in 2024 introduced liquidity to previously locked staked ETH. By Q1 2025, the full integration of staked ETH liquidity is expected to attract a new wave of staking participants seeking yield. More staked ETH means a tighter circulating supply, creating upward pressure on prices.
5. Global Economic Trends Favoring Crypto
Economic uncertainty, inflation fears, and the decline in trust in traditional financial systems are nudging investors toward crypto assets. Ethereum, with its robust ecosystem and utility, is a natural choice. Furthermore, the trend toward tokenized real-world assets, including real estate and bonds, strengthens Ethereum’s use case.