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Stelian Balta

@stelyb

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Entrepreneur. Tech Investor. Founder HyperChain Capital.

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Why I think @aelfblockchain (ELF) is the next #blockchain breakthrough: 1. Resource isolation for smart contracts, one popular app will not impact the performance of others. 2. Parallel processing to handle more complex smart contracts. 3. Token voting for better governance.
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Great discussion about web3, tech innovations and current market. Never been more excited about IOTA/Shimmer/Assembly ecosystem. Great seeing you again Dom!
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3 years
Once you #DeFi on Fantom, you never go back to other chains. Don’t trust me, take a look and try it. @FantomFDN @AndreCronjeTech
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2 years
I always admired disciplined, hard working people. My friend @pierregasly is a good example of ambition and perseverance. We both have a very tight schedule but we managed to meet at…3am. Good luck today at @F1 2022 Singapore Grand Prix!
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2 years
"As a fast Layer-1, Fantom will number among the top projects developers look to when innovating for Web3."
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Sonic Labs (prev. Fantom) 💥
2 years
Fantom ecosystem investor & VC firm @HyperChainC has grown into one of the world's most respected digital asset management companies. In this Spotlight, billionaire founder @StelyB shares his outlook on #Fantom and viewpoints on growth into the future 🚀
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3 years
Great to see you guys again, at Fantom Developer Conference. @FantomFDN @michaelfkong @cz_binance
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3 years
Fantom season has just started. Buckle up. $FTM
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3 years
$5bn Total Value Locked in @FantomFDN . We just got started. I believe Gaming and DeFi will be huge themes in Fantom Ecosystem.
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3 years
Fantom is still early as a project. Almost 4% from $300bn locked into #DeFi @AndreCronjeTech @FantomFDN
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3 years
$FTM is a Proof Of Stake environmentally friendly #crypto , less energy intensive than #Bitcoin @FantomFDN
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2 years
Thank you Andre for the great work you did supporting @FantomFDN ecosystem. A true DeFi pioneer. We will read about him in financial history books. Never been so bullish on Fantom’s future! Big things coming!
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While #Bitcoin becomes legal tender in El Salvador, @FantomFDN tech has been adopted in the past months by 5 governments in Asia. Building, step by step. $FTM
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Fantom is the silent chess grandmaster.
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3 years
I had a great time meeting my friend @pierregasly who’s racing with the fastest #blockchain logo on his car. Good Luck today at @f1 Grand Prix Monaco. $FTM @FantomFDN
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Since 2013, I haven’t seen a crypto project having Total Value Locked bigger than its marketcap, except Fantom. $FTM
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3 years
The market is failing to recognize the full value and potential of Fantom. Thousands of dapps deployed, long term focused team, billions in ecosystem incentives, best tech. @FantomFDN $FTM
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3 years
The pace of innovation we see in Fantom ecosystem day by day is mind-blowing. $FTM
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3 years
Step by Step. $FTM @FantomFDN
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2 years
Generated by AI.
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$FTM
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Fantom network is healthy and it works as intended. $FTM
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Fantom 2.0 is coming! @FantomFDN
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3 years
Fantom’s speed, low-cost, and in-place governance systems make it the ideal foundation for game developers ready to unlock the incredible promise of blockchain gaming. @AndreCronjeTech @FantomFDN
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3 years
Waiting for $FTM at $10 so I can do the Andre meme at $3.
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2 years
$FTM is the oldest EVM chain after $ETH and is here for decades.
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Fantom is seriously undervalued at $1.4B. Fully EVM compatible, with 2000+ complex smart contract tx/s on average (faster than all L1s), a growing ecosystem, new chain coming this year and massive incentives (hundreds of millions of dollars) for devs and users.
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3 years
Hundreds of games, hundreds of DeFi apps are coming to Fantom. It’s becoming the go-to platform for developers. Bullish for at least the next 10 years.
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8 months
Revenue split is a very powerful incentive driver! 15% of smart contract gas fees generated on Fantom are split with developers building on the network. Check it out:
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3 years
It reminds me of early Ethereum network…
@0xSonicLabs
Sonic Labs (prev. Fantom) 💥
3 years
There are now 1.5 million unique addresses on Fantom! On January 1st 2021, they were 5,084. It's a 29,452% growth in one year. Thank you to the community and the builders for making this happen!
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3 years
Nobody can stop Fantom. $FTM
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3 years
HyperChain’s inbox is full of emails from teams around the world looking to build on Fantom. Never been more bullish! @FantomFDN @AndreCronjeTech
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3 years
#DeFi needs low fees for volume, fast transactions and decentralized #blockchains . It also needs useful tools, active community and world class software engineers. Only one blockchain project has them all. $FTM @FantomFdn @harryyeh
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4 months
Sonic is the next (r)evolution in blockchains. Fantom was just the first iteration.
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3 years
Fantom shows massive growth. @FantomFDN
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3 years
Great chat with the legend @AndreCronjeTech at @FantomFDN conference.
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Stelian Balta
10 months
Based on our internal testing and research at @HyperchainC , Fantom Sonic is faster than any other blockchain has ever been.
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3 years
1/9 If I were to start investing in crypto now, in this phase of the cycle, I would avoid btc, eth and other tens of billions marketcap coins.
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3 years
❤️ the 👻 ecosystem. $FTM
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2 years
Really excited by this unveiling of smart contract security tooling becoming available for developers on Fantom! This latest investment speaks to the dedication and upmost respect for safety & security from the leadership team. Admirable!
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Stelian Balta
2 years
Stake it till you make it.
@Cointelegraph
Cointelegraph
2 years
Now that everyone is talking about proof-of-stake, here's how to get the most out of Fantom, which only requires 1 #FTM to get started.
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3 years
Numbers talk.
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Sonic Labs (prev. Fantom) 💥
3 years
Fantom keeps growing! 🔹 $5.3b TVL 🔹 1.4m+ unique addresses 🔹 700k daily transactions 🔹 78.9k unique daily users 🔹 354k unique monthly users 🔹 $8.6B volume on @MultichainOrg 🔹 93k smart contracts sources: @FtmScanHQ @nansen_ai
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@chainyoda Fantom is like Japan's bullet train. You blink, and it has already delivered your transaction - quick, precise, and leaving you wondering how it's possible without breaking the laws of physics.
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Exciting times ahead! After almost 6 incredible years with @michaelfkong and @SjHarcourt at Fantom, we're gearing up for some major moves at Fantom. Can't wait to share what's next – this year is going to be huge for Fantom!
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Why we are excited about Fantom’s prospects? 1)Despite the multichain drama, it's fascinating to witness the fierce competition between @LayerZero_Labs and @Axelarcore bridges for Fantom decentralized applications (Dapps). Both projects have recognized the immense potential of
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3 years
Crypto is all about community.
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9 months
I've been involved in crypto since 2012 and have made 150+ investments, experiencing significant wins and sometimes big losses. Since 2018, I've also been an investor in Fantom, which I consider to be the most undervalued crypto project ever.
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5 months
Billions can be deployed safely now on Fantom.
@wormhole
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💥 @FantomFDN is launching its canonical stablecoin, USDC.e, powered by Wormhole and using @Circle ’s Bridged USDC Standard.
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We’re so excited about the first #DeFi stack built on a aBFT consensus. Faster, cheaper. Next-gen #DeFi platform. Soon. @FantomFDN $FTM #crypto
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3 years
Merry Xmas!🎄🚀 $FTM
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Numbers talk. Step by Step. $FTM
@0xSonicLabs
Sonic Labs (prev. Fantom) 💥
3 years
Fantom just passed $10B in TVL! A huge thank you to the community and all the builders! Fantom ❤️ you
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Interesting stats on @DefiLlama . $FTM @FantomFDN
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Numbers talk. $FTM
@CoinDesk
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Transactions on Fantom crossed those on Avalanche this week as opportunistic capital moved over to farm high yields on stablecoins, analysts said. $FTM $AVAX @shauryamalwa reports
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3 years
I think $5 will not be an important level, just like how $1 wasn’t that important too.
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A new era has begun.
@0xSonicLabs
Sonic Labs (prev. Fantom) 💥
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Michael Kong Unveils Sonic’s Launch and Beyond TL;DR Sonic will be used to create a new best-in-class shared (decentralized) sequencer for L1 and L2 chains, capable of 180M daily transactions at sub-second finality, and serve as the foundation to relaunch Fantom as an entirely
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3 years
The beginning of a new era in the crypto ecosystem.
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Thousands of projects, dApps, and innovative protocols are coming to #Sonic , @FantomFDN 's new chain! Get ready for a wave of innovation and opportunities.
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Sonic Labs (prev. Fantom) 💥
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🌟 Innovator Fund Grants: Part 1 We're thrilled to begin unveiling the recipients of the Sonic Labs Innovator Fund, offering up to 200M $S to migrate partners to Sonic! 🎉 Get ready for the future of innovation on #Sonic with these projects as they migrate to the new chain: 🔴
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4 years
Next level #DeFi will be on @FantomFDN platform. Exciting things happening! Patience. $FTM #Bitcoin #KP3R
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3 years
0 to 1 is always much harder than 1 to 10.
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2 years
The new era of #crypto started 14 years ago today. We’re just getting started.
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3 years
Kung Hei Fat Choy!
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4 years
#DeFi is a $25bn sector right now. One of the most innovative projects in #Crypto is @FantomFDN . Their team and focus is world class. $FTM
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Stelian Balta
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30 years left of runway. From a $5M to $1.5bn budget. Except Ethereum, Fantom is the oldest non-fork L1 with any real TVL.
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Andre Cronje
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Fantom: an inside financial peak at being a ‘crypto company’
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3 years
Huge milestone! 2022 will probably be Fantom's year.
@0xSonicLabs
Sonic Labs (prev. Fantom) 💥
3 years
Fantom reached Top 3 in total value locked per chain on @DefiLlama !
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Great to see you again @michaelfkong ! Never been more excited about @FantomFDN . $FTM
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Our involvement with Fantom, for instance, is driven by a shared vision and philosophy, and we're excited about its potential having recently launched the Sonic Labs accelerator program and is anticipated to introduce the Sonic tech stack upgrade this year. Full article:
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Fantom drives innovation in crypto.
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Andre Cronje
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The number 1 dex on Base, and the number 1 dex on Optimism are both built with code I wrote and pioneered. Stick to where the innovators are, post Sonic I will be adding some new primitives to crypto.
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7 years ago in Korea. One of the largest gaming companies wanted to acquire the crypto exchange tech built by my company.
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I’ve been in crypto capital markets since 2013 through ups and lots of downs. I think the best long term strategy is to hold. Long term fundamentals win.
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$FTM
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This is Fantom’s spirit. Always tech first. $FTM @FantomFDN
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The fundamentals of @FantomFDN tech never looked better. $FTM
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9/9 Since 2012, I have never been more bullish on a crypto ecosystem, like I am today on Fantom.
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Sonic is truly in a league of its own. Sonic's unique offering sets a new standard in the blockchain industry.
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3 years
Fantom is also proving to be one of the most energy-efficient options available to investors, with some of the lowest kWh use per transaction of any #crypto platform. $FTM
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3 years
Always beginner’s mind.
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Bridges
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(🐸,👻)
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Step by Step.
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2 years
$FTM
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3 years
Humility is very important in investing. Always think about your own limitations.
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Fantom Developer Conference @fantomdc $FTM
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One-second transaction finality regardless of network volume. $FTM
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Stelian Balta
4 years
"There are several new platforms evolving, especially the promising ones like Fantom Finance. Now it has become one of the most interesting DeFi projects in the industry." @FT @FantomFDN @FantomFinance
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Stelian Balta
2 months
More than $200m for innovative dApps on Sonic. 👏🏻
@0xSonicLabs
Sonic Labs (prev. Fantom) 💥
2 months
💸 Announcing: Sonic Labs Innovator Fund We're committing up to 200,000,000 FTM to accelerate partner migration for the #Sonic launch! 🤝 The fund complements our 100M+ $S airdrop and will attract an influx of innovative dApps to Sonic. Learn more 👇
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It’s going to be a big week! 👀
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3 years
Fantom is a next-generation solution that optimizes for high-speed transaction confirmation while guaranteeing deterministic finality and safety.
@0xSonicLabs
Sonic Labs (prev. Fantom) 💥
3 years
Time-to-finality (TTF) is an accurate gauge of speed for blockchain networks. Fantom offers deterministic finality: a transaction is confirmed and final in ~1 second. This efficiency makes it the fastest blockchain with pBFT guarantee in the industry.
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Stelian Balta
3 years
Binance ❤️ Fantom
@binance
Binance
3 years
Buy $FTM and $LAZIO Tokens Directly Using Your Credit/Debit Card
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Stelian Balta
3 years
#DeFi season started $SUSHI $AAVE $FTM $YFI
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