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XO Weekly Recap

Yesterday, we had the pleasure of welcoming OdinFun founder Bob Bodily to the XO Weekly stage, where he fielded questions from our panel of ExtraOrdinals about the platform and the broader Ordinals ecosystem. If you missed it, we highly recommend listening back via the link below!

Alongside the interview, we covered the latest headlines, including the breaking news of the ByBit hack, an in-depth look at the upcoming OMB mint and whether the FUD surrounding it is justified, and a solid market breakdown with our resident analyst, Landy.

And now, here’s a quick round up of the weeks headlines:

Monday: The $LIBRA Scandal Unfolds

On-chain data exposed major insider manipulation in the $LIBRA memecoin launch, with developers and influencers caught dumping tokens on retail investors. The fallout was brutal, sparking fresh concerns about influencer-backed projects and transparency in the memecoin space.

Tuesday: Ordinals & Runes Gain Momentum

As the dust settled from $LIBRA, Bitcoin Ordinals and Runes saw renewed attention, with trading volume surging. Notable NFT collectors pivoted toward BTC-native assets, leading some analysts to speculate that this could mark the beginning of a more serious adoption trend.

Wednesday: DOGE Dividend Rumors Shake Markets

A cryptic exchange between Elon Musk and Donald Trump ignited speculation about a possible “DOGE Dividend” program. While no official details were released, the mere rumor sent DOGE’s price soaring by double digits. Some dismissed it as another hype cycle, while others saw it as a sign of real integration to come.

Thursday: Kaito AI Airdrop Sparks Debate

The highly anticipated Kaito AI airdrop finally launched, generating mixed reactions. While some users were thrilled with their allocations, others felt shortchanged. Discussions heated up over the tokenomics, staking mechanics, and whether the project has the fundamentals to sustain long-term value.

Friday: xAI’s Grok 3 Impresses

xAI’s Grok 3 unveiled new real-world applications, demonstrating its ability to assist with trading strategies, coding, and market research. As AI-crypto integrations continue to gain traction, tools like Grok 3 could play a key role in reshaping how traders and developers navigate the space.

Top Posts | Congratulations to Lifofifo and the Wizards of Ord Community on Their 1 Year Anniversary

Top Posts | Trevor: “The pendulum always swings in back.”

Top Posts | First Coinbase, Now Opensea Have Their SEC Investigation Closed

Top Posts | A Deeper Dive Into the Dorsey/Nakamoto Conspiracy Theory With Blockspace Media

Top Posts | Today in the Trenches: CZ Struggles To Use a DEX (and is in DMs With Ye)

Top Posts | ZackXBT Solves the Mystery of Who Hacked Bybit

Top Posts | What Happened To BitBoy?

Daily Bites: Today’s Top Articles

Todays Markets

Catch up with Landy in yesterday’s Friday Wrap-Up:

Ordinals

You’ll be shocked to learn that today’s market update looks a lot like the ones before it.

Yes, OMB is down—again. Puppets and Nodemonkes are still sitting below 0.05 BTC. Quantum Cats dropped another 8% but is clinging to the 0.2 BTC mark.

With that out of the way, let’s take a moment to pray that by Monday, we’ll have something more exciting to talk about. Now, onto the positives:

• Wizards of Ord are up nearly 5% today, exactly one year after their mint. Think back to those early days—different vibes, weren’t they? Let’s manifest that energy back. Higher powers, do your thing.

• OnChainMonkey continues to hold up well despite the carnage around it. Credit where it’s due—they’ve managed to stay strong while the rest of the market wobbles.

And now, let’s check in on Runes…

Runes (Bitcoin Memecoins)

Well… it could be worse.

$DOG, $PUPS, and $SAIKO are in the green, with $SAIKO surging an impressive 33%—a rare bright spot and a sign that demand for OG low-cap Runes is still there.

$MIM once again dethrones $DOG at the top spot, though by the slimmest of margins—just $3.5K in volume separates them today.

The reality is, until sentiment shifts, these updates won’t be particularly diverse. We’re all waiting—for confidence to return, for rugs on other chains to slow down, for crime to be halted immediately (please), so we can get back to brighter days.

If you’re still holding, this probably isn’t your first rodeo. Nothing’s changed (yet), but when if it does, we’ll do our utmost to telegraph it to you. Until then, we wait.

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