MCS Alpha - Issue #2

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📲 Metamask Snaps 📲

Metamask has over 20 million monthly active users and is probably the most popular crypto wallet.

Metamask snaps are plugins that allow for Metamask to be used across multiple blockchains that were not previously integrated.

This means that Metamask users will not have to download a new type of wallet when they want to use, for example, a Cosmos chain.

Previously, you needed to install a wallet like Keplr, a Cosmos native wallet. I use Keplr personally and love it - however, having to create a whole new wallet creates a learning curve and a barrier to entry.

Explore ecosystems and projects that were not previously integrated with Metamask:

• Bitcoin

• Litecoin

• Dogecoin

• Bitcoin Cash

• Thorchain

• Cosmos

• More coming soon

These projects may benefit from the removal of the barrier to enter their ecosystems. Personally, i think this will have the biggest effect on Cosmos and Thorchain.

Metamask Snaps also allow you to do cross-chain swaps directly in the interface. Prevoiusly, you needed to bridge your tokens to the desired network before making the swap - which can be risky and time consuming. These swaps are powered by THORchain.

⚡ THORchain - RUNE ⚡

THORchain is a blockchain protocol developed on the Cosmos SDK, with the objective of enhancing the liquidity of the entire crypto space. It intends to achieve this by facilitating the decentralized exchange of non-native cryptocurrencies, like swapping Bitcoin for Ethereum, without the intervention of any third party.

Essentially, THORchain performs functions similar to those offered by centralized exchanges like Coinbase and Binance, but with the distinctive feature of never relinquishing control of the funds to a third entity.

Streaming swaps have reduced the fees and increased the speed of THORChains crosschain swaps - allowing DeFi to compete with centralized exchanges - or perhaps even start to replace them.

Crosschain swaps are the future, and THORchain is the leader. I don’t currently own any $RUNE but will be looking to buy some as soon as I can mine more fiat money.

🎉 Cosmos and USDC 🎉

In our previous issue of MCS Alpha, we talked about native USDC coming to The Cosmos Ecosystem. Little did we know that it would be released just in time for today’s letter.

Over 2.3 million of USDC has already been minted. As the millions rush in, I expect this liquidity to to flow to the best projects in the Cosmos Ecosystem.

⚛️ Speaking of Cosmos ⚛️

Another huge update for The Cosmos Ecosystem is coming with the release of the Cosmos Hub Liquid Staking Module.

This will allow users to liquid stake their ATOM without having to un-bond their stake first.

Currently, very little ATOM is liquid staked - but that is expected to change with this release.

The current leader in Cosmos LST’s is Stride Zone. I expect this to continue - as they have one of the most user-friendly interfaces in all of crypto.

Combine the liquid staking module and the USDC launch, and Stride zone is primed for a killer run during the bull market.

Disclaimer: I own STRD in my portfolio.

🌐 Passage 3d - PASG 🌐

Passage is building a platform that will allow users to build their own metaverse worlds. This is perfect for games, communities, and more!

The platform is not live yet - but it looks really cool. As a proof-of-concept, Passage is developing their own MMORPG called The Strange Clan. Hopefully it will be playable sometime next year.

Passage just released their token - PASG. It is currently trading at ~.0172 on Osmosis.zone

They had a private sale, where they raised 6 million dollars from Akash Network and a variety of VCs.

This is a snapshot from their whitepaper:

Note the price the VCs paid: $.02/coin. Currently trading around $.017, PASG is now able to be bought for cheaper than the VCs paid.

Disclamer: I hold PASG and an unhealthy amount of Strange Clan NFTs in my portfolio.

🛡️ Airdrop 🔒

A potential airdrop that I’m looking at is Artemis @Artemis_xyz

Artemis is an institutional data platform for digital assets.

Airdrop or not, the project is worth exploring.

Artemis just released their all new Artemis Terminal - a no-code interface for crypto analysts.

1. Charts
Create custom charts without any code.

2. Dashboards
Combine customized charts in a handy, easy-to-use dashboard.

Go to the site, set up a profile, and interact with the app once per week.

I have no clue if Artemis will release a token or do an airdrop.

Their platform, however, is helpful regardless. Any airdrop would be a cherry-on-top of the value sundae they’re already providing to you.

That’s all for today - I hope you enjoyed the second issue of MCS Alpha.

We’ll be back next Wednesday with more Alpha.

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