Market Overview
BTC traded sideways over the weekend, while ETH gas fees dropped below 1 gwei, reflecting muted on-chain activity and a lack of altcoin momentum. Notable highlights:
- Key Sector to Watch: TON ecosystem
- Trending Tokens & Topics: Carv, COTI, Bitget, Blum, Symbolic
- Upcoming Airdrop Opportunities: Movement, Elixir
Data as of August 19, 2024, 4:00 AM UTC
1. Market Conditions
BTC ETF inflows remained tepid last week ($3.2M net). Meanwhile, TON ecosystem projects like DOGS garnered attention with its Telegram Mini Bot airdrop, which ends August 22. DOGS tokens can now be pre-deposited directly to Bitget ahead of its TGE on August 23.
Risk Alert: Unsubstantiated pumps in older tokens (e.g., DAR, RARE, SYN) suggest volatility risks.
2. High-Potential Sectors
TON Ecosystem: The Rising Star
Why It Matters:
- DOGS: Major exchanges (Bitget, OKX, Bybit) now support airdrop pre-deposits for this high-traffic Telegram Mini App project.
Ecosystem Growth:
- $40M TON Ventures fund launched.
- TON Teleport BTC bridge introducing "tgBTC."
- Integration with Injective Protocol.
Tokens to Monitor:
- $TON, $NOT, and upcoming Telegram Mini App projects.
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3. Trending Searches
Hot Dapps
CARV: Gaming ID infrastructure with 610K+ daily active wallets. Raised $10M in April and secured Animoca Brands as a node operator.
Twitter Buzz
COTI: Gaining traction for its Trustchain-powered payments and Cardano-backed Djed stablecoin.
Regional Trends
- Global: Bitget surged in app rankings amid DOGS collaboration.
- Asia: RWA and Dogecoin dominate searches.
- Latin America: ETH and Floki show strong interest.
4. Airdrop Opportunities
Movement Labs
- Recent Funding: $38M Series A (Polychain Capital-led).
- How to Participate: Complete Zealy tasks (e.g., DEX interactions).
Elixir
- Backers: Hack VC, GSR, Sui.
- Action: Mint elxETH via Apothecary or provide liquidity here.
FAQ
Q: When does the DOGS airdrop claim end?
A: August 22, 2024.
Q: Which exchanges support DOGS pre-deposits?
A: Bitget, OKX, and Bybit.
Q: Is ETH gas likely to stay low?
A: Historically, sub-1 gwei levels indicate accumulation opportunities.
Q: How to qualify for Bitget’s DOGS rewards?
A: Deposit 1,000+ DOGS to enter the "Bitget Lucky Dogs" draw (prizes up to 1 BTC).
👉 Maximize your airdrop strategy