SHILL Issue 165

SOLANA NFT/DEFI/X ECOSYSTEM

Editor 

Smithi Weekly 

Comics 

Space Mission 

Itheum 

Dev Talk 

Gillian Wearing 

Higher 

McDegens 

Maneki 

Solana Classic 

STEP burn 

Winning 

Mallow NFTs 

Solarplex NFT

kiramoto

Let's keep it short this week. We have 116 pages of Solana goodness for you to get into from 

across the week. A slow week both in 1of1 art and major NFT projects. Is the hurt over? Not likely. 

WIth the value of $Sol dropping below $145 a couple of projects saw an uplift in Sol value, to 

compensate, the heat chart below tells the story. 

What to do? Read #SHILLzine and make better decisions on where to spread your $SOL. 

Check out the NFTs we've gathered this week from across Artplex.io, Mallow and ExchangeArt. 

Some great bargains to be had AND you'll be supporting an artist that helps make this Solana 

blockchain what it is! 

Eleven articles to catch up on with a fantastic little spoiler from dReader comics promoting 2 new 

releases this week. It's like buying a comic book without going to the store! 

Ready to dive in? 

Pixeltoy

Artifacts Cats on Jupiter 

Mutantmon

@Smithii_io 

We are finally seeing hype around upcoming NFT launches. Let’s look at them! 

Solana Sensei Pandas 

The most anticipated NFT collection is finally coming on June 28th with 3 SOL mint price and 3,333 supply. The 

artist from Degen Ape @monoliff and @SolanaSensei have been cooking the collection for so long and considering 

the success of previous Namaste collection , history is going to be repeated. No roadmap and no promises, 

just quality art and Namaste vibes. 

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Mutatoads 

@Mutatoads is a collection from the brand “Serum”. It’s 

an established brand of energy drink and they are going 

to have their NFTs on Solana soon. The art is 3d and the 

whole narrative is like claynosaurz a bit, but these guys 

already have a product that works. The hype is big, we had 

no collection like this for a long time already. 

Slerf 

@Slerfsol that accidentally burned the funds of presale 

buyers of their token. Those people were refunded and token 

itself had a successful rally. And after all they decided 

to create a strong community by adding NFT collection to 

this ecosystem. The mint price is high - 5 SOL, but big part 

was already sold through presales and seems like the rest 

will also be grabbed with big demand. 

Seems like NFT mints are gradually coming back! We hope 

to see more quality ones soon.

@dReaderApp 

Power to the indies! We’re welcoming two indie (web2) creators to the world of digital collectibles. Let’s give 

them a warm welcome on @solana! 

The Lump Sum Saga 

Action / Sci-Fi 

Two species; one mission - to plant a landing beacon that will guide the fleet to a rallying point on a 

new world full of hope and opportunity. The Commander & her crew soon discover that “habitable” 

is a biological two-edged sword. Prologue: Only the Fate of Our World introduces the world of The 

Lump Sum Saga. 

supply: 400 

price: 0.04 SOL 

pages: ~18 

story by: @GregTjosvold 

common: Sergi Domènech 

uncommon: @DoodleKesh 

rare: @JoeMulv 

epic: @yg4h_ 

legendary: Jeffrey Veregge 

Mint link https://dreader.app/mint/the-lump-sum-saga_prologue-only-the-fate-of-our-world… 


Antonina and the Mystery of the 3rd Department 

Adventure / Comedy / Fantasy 

Antonina lives in St. Petersburg, saves magical animals, and tries to solve the mystery of her grandmother’s 

disappearance, until one early morning, there is a knock on the door. 

supply: 200 price: 0.033 SOL 

pages: ~18 

story by: @Antonina_beasts 

common: @AngryGooseberry 

uncommon: Kisil Waterfalls 

rare: Antonina Lo 

epic: @4thson2 

legendary: Ana Vukšić 

Mint link https://dreader.app/mint/antonina-and-the-mystery-of-the-third-department_chapter-01…

Apes and Solana frens explore outer space. 

Over a year has passed since the 

Rescue Missions. Stoned and Nuked 

Apes have been living harmoniously, 

vibin’ within the serene landscapes of 

Puff Valley. 

One fateful day, a mysterious event 

unfolded... A colossal spacecraft 

appeared hovering in the dark sky, 

casting radiant lights that lured every 

ape from their dwellings to witness the 

cosmic spectacle. As the curious apes 

gathered, the unforeseen happened 

– a force lifted them up towards the 

dazzling lights, teleporting them 

beyond the confines of Puff Valley. 

In the vastness of space, the apes found 

themselves surrounded by innovative 

companions known as the Astro Apes - 

within an impressive structure known 

as the Space Station, equipped with 

awe-inspiring technology. The Astro 

Apes welcomed them, introducing 

everyone to the advanced tech and 

futuristic spaceships, inviting them 

once again for another adventure! 

This time, they are joined by brave 

communities, handpicked from every 

corner of the Solana-verse. The apes 

and friends are now about to embark 

on a thrilling series of Space Missions, 

venturing into the unknown realms of 

the galaxy. The cosmos awaits their 

exploration, promising extraordinary 

discoveries... 


Intro 

Season 1 of Space Missions kickstarts with trips to different planets in the galaxy, where one could return 

with rewards in various tokens, NFTs and IRL products. Each planet will have a set of requirements, duration 

and distribution of reward pool. 

To partake in these missions, a combination of a spaceship and ape (SAC, NAC) is mandatory, except for the 

collaborative planet Gangnam, where all spaceships do not require a pairing. Partner spaceships can only 

travel to Gangnam. 

Adding to the element of gamification, diverse odds and luck factors come into play, determined by the 

spaceship’s level and the type of apes involved. Spaceships are also made upgradable from Level 1 to 6 and 

require maintenance after mission trips. 

Space Missions, while experimental, are built to scale in many ways. There’s potential to expand into token 

distribution for new launches, partnerships with WEB2 projects for product exposure and advertising avenues 

in future. 

Join us now & explore the galaxy! 

Get Started TLDR 

1. Claim spaceships using your Galaxy Passes 

2. Select a planet, pair your ape and spaceship to send them on missions 

3. Apes and spaceships must be staked to go on missions 

4. Apes must be awakened to go on missions 

5. Return from missions and claim rewards if successful 

6. Upgrade and/or repair your spaceships in Spacecraft Center 

7. $PUFF is needed in the spaceship claims, upgrades and repair 

The Airdrop 

Three snapshots have been taken for everyone who holds Stoned Apes and Nuked Apes and migrated/ 

staked on the new contract. The snapshot determines which kind of pass you receive. 

Every ape will only receive one pass.

Snapshot dates: 

• Snapshot #1 - December 31st 

• Snapshot #2 - January 15th 

• Snapshot #3 - February 28th 

Eligible wallets receive Galaxy Passes of various tiers 

Ape Snapshot #1 Snapshot #2 Snapshot #3 

1x NAC Blue Pass Blue Pass Red Pass 

1x SAC Gold Pass Gold Pass Green Pass 

Except for Level 1 spaceships of Type Banana which 

require 2x Level 1 spaceships to be combined to 1x 

Level 2, each Level is represented in points which 

can be accrued for an upgrade. 

Spaceship Level 

Requirement 

1 Galaxy Pass 

2 (Banana) 2 x Level 1 spaceships + 420 PUFF 

2 (Ramen) 16 Points 

3 48 Points 

4 96 Points 

5 130 Points 

6 192 Points 

How are points to a spaceship gained? 

To accumulate points, a Space Part + $PUFF is 

required. There are 3 Space Parts - Tetra Fuzzy Milk, 

Starlight Pizza Canister, and Orion Cosmos Mask, 

each representing a different amount of points. 

Space Parts can also be used to repair as indicated. 

Each +1 point requires 42 $PUFF 

examples: 

Galaxy Passes 

The Galaxy Passes allow holders to redeem Spaceships 

Galaxy Pass 

Red x 1 

Blue x 1 

Green x 1 

Gold x 1 

Astros, Sealz, Bone, 1/1’s 

Redeemable 

1x Level 1 Spaceship (Type 

Banana) 


Banana) + Milk 


Ramen) 


Ramen) + Milk + Pizza 

+ Mask (instead of Pizza) 

The Spaceships 

A Spaceship has 6 levels. Each level-up gives you a 

higher probability of taking home bigger rewards, 

your ships become susceptible to damage and you’ll 

have a higher probability of your missions being 

successful. Yes, spaceships can get damaged from 

missions and require maintenance. A health indicator 

is attached to a spaceship to show its health. 

As long as your health indicator is not zero, you 

can send it out on missions- beware not to let your 

health decline to zero; when it does, it’s extra expensive 

to repair + requires a special space part. 

Health 

100% 0 

75% 50 

50% 125 

25% 200 

Repair cost ($PUFF) 

0% 420 + Engine-Space-Part 

Alternatively, space parts can be used to offset the 

cost of repair. Please refer to the Space Part table 

below for details. 

For upgrading a spaceship, one must need $PUFF 

and Space Part. 

Milk + Pizza + 42x6 PUFF = 6 points upgrade 

Mask + 42x8 PUFF = 8 points upgrade 

Spaceships 

Space Part For Upgrade For Repair 

Tetra Fuzzy Milk 2 Points +25% Health 

Starlight Pizza Canister 4 Points +50% Health 

Orion Cosmos Mask 8 Points +75% Health 

Once a point threshold is met, the spaceship will be 

upgraded to its level and the aesthetics will change 

accordingly. Note that a spaceship (Level 2-6) needs 

to be at 100% health to be tradable. Level 1 spaceships 

are not tradable. Spaceships are cNFTs and 

Space Parts are in-game assets. Space Parts may be 

tradable in future. 

Collaboration Spaceships have 3 Levels. Similar to 

SAC’s, a Level 1 spaceship is not tradable. Additionally, 

they can only go on one mission. The spaceship 

must be upgraded to Level 2 or Level 3 to use it for 

multiple missions. The higher levels provide a higher 

probability of a successful mission with bigger 

rewards and a lower percentage of damage to the 

spaceship. 

Space Map and Planets 

Welcome to Space! 

The Space Map is the main landing page for Space 

Missions. From here you can navigate to the Space 

Station where you’ll be able to view your inventory, 

manage assets and go on missions by selecting one 

of the planets

Puff Valley 

For now, nothing will change in terms of emissions. 

go on missions 

Mud Shack 

The entry-level planet where 1 x NAC can go on missions. 

The probability for larger rewards is small 

Purple Lagoon 

A planet with primarily Space Parts. This is the go-to 

planet if you want to strategize on prioritizing spaceship 

upgrades 

Green Haze 

Planet with primarily reward artifacts ranging from 

$PUFF, other tokens as well as IRL products and 

NFTs. 

The Black Hole 

A planet with the highest percentage of big rewards 

and the highest requirements. 

Gangnam 

Collab Planet where all our partner spaceships can 

Sending on Missions 

Upon redeeming the Spaceships with Galaxy Passes, 

you can start going on Space Missions. On the Space 

Map, you navigate to the planet of your choice. 

From there, you select and pair your apes with 

spaceships. Apes must be awakened to go on missions. 

Auto-pairing option is available to ease the 

process as well. 

Once paired, you can send them on a mission. Depending 

on the planets, the mission will take anywhere 

from 12 hours to 24 hours to complete. 

Every mission has a base fee of 0.0036 SOL for transaction 

& service fees, which goes lower if you send 

multiple missions at once. 

Returning from Missions 

A mission can be successful and return with various 

artifacts. Artifacts includes space parts and reward 

artifacts such as tokens, NFTs and IRL products represented 

by these artifacts. We will introduce more 

artifacts as we progress including the ones needed 

for Great Planting in future. There is also a chance a 

mission fails and you do not get an artifact. 

Asset Management 

Apes and spaceships are required to be staked to go 

on missions. Spaceships can be traded as cNFTs and 

can only be unstaked at Level 2 and above at 100% 

Heath 

Collaboration and Partners 

We are collaborating with diverse communities 

throughout Solana. The goal is to spread the 

love and have fun together. Partners receive custom-made 

Spaceships for their communities and 

contribute to the reward pool. 

One planet is dedicated to collaborations where 

every participating community can go, using the allocated 

spaceships. Each mission could return with 

different rewards such as $PUFF, $BONK, $SAMO 

or any other tokens and rewards. This promotes 

cross-community pollination, something we have 

been strong advocates of. We win together when 

Solana wins. 

Usage of PUFF 

The PUFF which is consumed in the claim, repairs 

and upgrade and earned by the game will be used 

in several ways according to the following distribution: 

• 50% of all PUFF earned in the game will be 

burned 

• 40% will be added back to the reward pool 

• 10% will be kept reserved (can e.g. be added 

to a liquidity pool or be used for Liquidity 

Pool incentives)

Itheum on DRiP 

https://x.com/itheum 

Itheum Data NFTs empower Content Creators with a new Genre of NFTs that can enable the tokenization of their 

data in unique, dynamic, and innovative ways. 

In the digital era where content is king, creators are the rockstars driving the internet’s vibrant culture. Yet, 

despite their contributions, major corporations still hold a monopoly on user-generated content and its data assets. 

Drip Haus is a revolutionary platform set to disrupt this status quo by empowering creators and advocating 

for data ownership. 

Itheum isn’t just innovating with Data NFTs; it champions 

data ownership. We’ve released features complementing 

Drip Haus’ vision of empowering creators. 

Itheum’s Data NFT technology lets creators like musicians, 

artists, or authors tokenize their skills with 

dynamic data streams behind traditional NFT art, enabling 

shared ownership and access through multiple 

copies of Data NFTs. 

One of the coolest and strongest points of a Data NFT 

is that it allows anyone to create token-gated, “data 

experiences”, with no custom technical work required 

on their side. This capability is incorporated directly 

into the Data NFT design, making it quick and simple 

for anyone to generate Data NFTs where access to the 

wrapped data can only be unlocked by the current 

owner of the Data NFT, putting powerful tools into 

the hands of creators without requiring new complex 

“web3 tooling.” 

This approach aligns perfectly with Drip Haus’ mission, 

further empowering creators by ensuring they can 

monetize their skills and maintain ownership over their 

data. 

Itheum’s Innovative Data NFT Standard on Solana 

The first drop of Itheum Data NFTs will happen on June 

19th, with an airdrop to the Solana community of the 

first-ever Data NFTs minted on the Solana blockchain 

via the Drip Haus platform. This is the second generation 

of Itheum’s BiTz XP generator - IXPG2. A collection 

of four different tiers: Ultimate, Legendary, Rare, and 

Common, which unlocks a fun “Meme Burning Game” 

that generates BiTz XP and links it to the Data NFT. This 

allows the Data NFT owners to start their data ownership 

and data tokenization journey within the Itheum 

Protocol ecosystem. The game allows you to collect 

BiTz XP - a unit strongly connected with the Liveliness 

(web3 Reputation) of each of the Itheum ecosystem’s 

users, which is backed by bonded $ITHEUM tokens. 


By collecting BiTz XP, anyone can seamlessly start their journey for gaining Liveliness-linked perks inside the Itheum Ecosystem. 

For instance, one would need a specific BiTz XP score that relatively transforms to their Liveliness score, which 

then whitelists them to participate in other Itheum Protocol products like the “Gamer Passport”, where gamers tokenize 

and trade their bulk data with the Gaming AI ecosystem. 

BiTz is your starting point to becoming an active Itheum 

user and is your “proof of activity” within the Itheum ecosystem. 

By simply owning and using the compatible BiTz 

XP Data NFT and playing the fun “Meme Burning Game” to 

generate points, you embark on a journey of activity and 

engagement that unlocks further perks and rewards. BiTz 

XP can also be earned by being active on other parts of the 

Itheum Protocol as well: minting Data NFTs, participating in 

product testing stages, listing Data NFTs, trading Data NFTs, 

and much more unlock BiTz XP and enables you to climb 

the leaderboards. 

In this new era, content creators are not just the main attraction; 

they are the owners, decision-makers, and beneficiaries 

of their work. Industries like AI and ML can access 

real-time, authentic data for innovations. Creators— 

whether in music, art, or gaming—the future is yours with 

Drip Haus and Itheum. You’re not just creating content; 

you’re creating a legacy and owning your data. Industries, 

gear up—the data revolution is just starting. 

Enter Itheum V2: Data for the AI Era 

Itheum recently revealed an upgraded roadmap that 

lasered towards data tokenization for the AI industry, and 

the smallest building block of this revolution is our Data 

NFT standard, which represents a single “unit” of data that 

AI can consume. 

Data NFTs aren’t just your typical digital collectible. It’s a 

groundbreaking technology that allows creators to embed 

real-world information into Data NFTs, making it accessible 

via blockchain technology. 

Why does this matter? Because data is the new gold, 

especially for industries hungry for it, like AI and machine 

learning. Itheum’s Data NFTs can support valuable information 

that benefits both the creator community and data 

consumers. 

An integral part of Itheum V2 is the Gamer Passport, 

currently in development, which will enable gamers to 

integrate their gaming data into the Itheum Ecosystem. 

This integration presents an opportunity for monetization 

through bulk trading of gaming datasets with industries 

hungry for data, such as the AI industry. 

The collection launched on Solana via Drip Haus represents 

the initial steps for individuals to engage with Itheum’s 

core technology excitingly. By participating, users not 

only embark on a fun journey but also have the chance to 

accumulate BiTz points. These points translate into Liveliness, 

granting access to Itheum’s other core products and 

features. 

Begin your BiTz collection on Solana by collecting Droplets 

on Drip Haus. Use these Droplets to participate in our drip 

channel and secure one of the limited edition IXPG2 Data 

NFTs. 

Subscribe to Itheum’s DRiP channel today: https://drip. 

haus/itheum.

@culturehacker 

Let’s dive into the world of Gillian Wearing, a pioneering British artist whose work explores identity, privacy, and 

the human condition through photography, video, and sculpture. #ArtThread Self Portrait at 17 Years Old, 2003 


One of her most iconic works, “Signs that say what you want them to say and not Signs that say what someone else 

wants you to say” (1992-1993), features people holding handwritten signs with personal messages. https://publicdelivery.org/gillian-wearing-signs/… 

#Photography Identity project, 1992 - 93 

Wearing’s fascination with masks is evident in her series “Album” (2003), where she wears masks to transform into her 

family members, raising questions about identity and self. Explore the series #Masks https://anothermag.com/art-photography/7906/the-many-selves-of-gillian-wearing… 

Self Portrait as my Mother Jean Gregory from the series Album, 

2003

On Video. Don’t Worry You Will Be in Disguise. Intrigued? 

Call Gillian Version II 1994 

“10–16” (1997) is a groundbreaking video piece where 

adults lip-sync to recordings of children discussing their 

lives, blurring the lines between reality and performance. 

Watch a clip https://youtu.be/36WUgFMDY-M?si=5HXpqTtAMrQrtHCu… 

10-16 , 1997–1997 

In “Confessions” (1994), Wearing invited strangers to 

confess their secrets on camera while wearing masks. This 

powerful series delves into themes of anonymity, vulnerability, 

and truth. View the series #Confessions Confess All 

“Self Made” (2010) is a fascinating film where ordinary 

people act out their fantasies or traumas, guided by 

Wearing. It explores the intersection of documentary and 

performance. See a trailer #Film https://youtu.be/r8L7P-

MurXwg?si=YlC558eg7G7YiUT5… Still from “Self Made” 2010 

Wearing’s series “Spiritual Family” (2008) features her transforming into famous artists 

like Andy Warhol and Frida Kahlo using prosthetics, questioning the nature of identity and 

influence. 

Explore the series https://youtu.be/oN8W8pP9QcM?si=Kc9eu45c2KTeTW7x… Me as 

Warhol in Drag with Scar, 2010

Gillian Wearing’s work challenges us to confront our own identities and societal norms. Through her innovative use of 

photography, video, and performance, she continues to inspire and provoke thought in the art world and beyond. Her 

explorations of identity, anonymity, and the human condition remain profoundly relevant. #ContemporaryArt “Gillian 

Wearing: Wearing Masks”(2021) Guggenheim Museum

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Ashiya

Cinthia Ponce_NFT

Cayden

Cayden

Jooski

Dorin Photography

Dorin Photography

FranklinNFTs

FranklinNFTs

LeoIsidro

Negin Saeid

RMcCormick

Shars_Gallery

RubenSalvo

RubenSalvo

Soran

MarriaKinosian

SaharNFT

microcosmic

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Shipwreckedbones

The Laughing Bones Universe

TolgaMeric

TolgaMeric

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damianScott_NFT

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Mike Hale 

Wallets, wallets everywhere... 

Nearly every action a user takes requires 

interaction with a wallet: storing and transferring 

digital assets, authenticating with 

dApps, and signing transactions. 

One roadblock for onboarding new users 

into Web3 is wallet complexity. This experience 

can be intimidating and wallets need 

to simplify this to onboard the next billion 

users. 

On that note, there was some big news from 

Solana wallet providers this week! 

First up Squads released Fuse wallet, which 

uses 2FA methods to keep users secure. 

Next is TipLink, who’s wallet uses Google 

login instead of seed phrases or extensions. 

And not to be outdone, Circle, which had announced 

Web3 Services integration with 

Solana a while back, has launched Phase 1 

which includes support for Programmable 

Wallets. 

It was also a big month for Phantom with 

the Bitski acquisition, and Backpack was updated 

with a bunch of features and improvements 

including support for the Metaplex 

Core NFT standard. 

These improvements to Solana wallets will 

help onboard new users into Web3 by making 

it easier for non-technical users to get 

started and help keep them safe. 

Check out the details below along with a 

roundup of all the latest news for Solana 

builders! 

Solana v1.18 Update 

The Solana 1.18 update marks a significant 

advancement in Solana’s performance, reliability, 

and efficiency. 

The biggest change in Solana 1.18 is the introduction 

of an optimized Central Transaction 

Scheduler. This scheduler replaces the 

previous model of four independent banking 

threads, each responsible for its own 

transaction prioritization and processing. 

Other key features and improvements in this 

update include: 

Transaction Prioritization 

Previously, prioritization was based primarily 

on compute budget priority, which could 

lead to suboptimal compute unit pricing. 

The new model takes into account the base 

fees collected, making resources appropriately 

priced. 

Improved Program Deployments 

Significant improvements have been made 

to program deployments in terms of reliability 

and execution efficiency. 

Epoch Transition Adjustments addresses an 

issue where programs deployed in the last 

slot of an epoch did not correctly apply the 

runtime environment changes planned for 

the subsequent epoch. 

Now, programs deployed during this transition 

period will use the upcoming epoch’s 

runtime environment, ensuring consistency 

and reliability. 

Handling Congestion 

Referred to as “The Congestion Patch” this 

update addresses Solana’s recent congestion 

issues: 

• QUIC Protocol Adjustments: QUIC 

now treats low-staked peers as 

unstaked peers in Stake-Weighted 

Quality of Service (SWQoS), preventing 

spam by nodes with minimal 

stake. 

• Improved Metrics: New metrics have 

been added for better visibility of 

packets sent from staked versus nonstaked 

nodes. 

• Optimized Packet Handling: Replacing 

instances of vec with smallvec 

saves an allocation per packet, 

optimizing how packet chunks are 

handled. 

The update also includes improvements to 

translation support for Solana’s official documentation. 

These improvements in Solana 1.18 are ex- 


pected to significantly enhance the network’s 

overall performance, making it more efficient 

and reliable for both developers and users. 

All You Need to Know About Solana’s v1.18 Update 

Bond Loyalty Platform 

Bond is a new platform and API by Solana Labs, 

that enables brands to use blockchain technology 

to create personalized loyalty programs. 

Bond enables engagement programs and digital 

activations where customers can connect 

and interact with the brand with custom privacy 

settings for company and customer data. 

Bond’s API is user-friendly and well-documented, 

making it easy for brands to understand 

and implement without prior blockchain experience, 

and can be easily integrated into current 

systems. 

Bond: Transform Buyer Relationships Into Lifetime 

Bonds 

Fuse Wallet 

Fuse, designed by Squads Labs, leverages 

smart accounts to offer a secure and programmable 

experience for users. Fuse is designed 

to address the limitations of traditional wallets, 

eliminating the need for seed phrases and centralized 

exchanges. 

Fuse uses a dual-layered security mechanism, 

which includes a Device Key stored locally on 

your phone and protected by Apple’s biometric 

authentication, and a 2FA Key set to iCloud by 

default, with an option to upgrade to a Ledger. 

Recovery mechanisms in Fuse are also more 

sophisticated. Users can add up to three Recovery 

Keys, allowing for wallet recovery without 

compromising security. Even if you lose your 

phone or 2FA Key, you can still regain access to 

your wallet. 

In addition to security, Fuse offers spending 

limits that enable users to define transaction 

limits for specific tokens and timeframes. 

Developers can implement custom logic and 

rules for onchain interactions, providing greater 

flexibility for their applications. 

After months of testing, Fuse is now available 

on iOS via Apple TestFlight. An Android version 

is planned for release soon. 

Fuse: Solana’s First Smart Wallet 

SolanaFM Explorer 2.0 

SolanaFM has release v2.0, which includes 

significant performance improvements and a 

host of new features designed to enhance their 

experience. 

Performance Improvements - SolanaFM has 

significantly enhanced its search responsiveness. 

Transactions for wallets, tokens, and programs 

now load 150% to 250% faster. 

Tagging and Labelling - Users can manage 

their own tags and labels within their profiles. 

This feature allows you to track whales and 

traders, edit your own tags and labels, and remove 

inactive wallets. 

Transaction Calendar - The Transaction Calendar 

tool lets you view the earliest transactions 

of any wallet, token, or program and jump to 

any date seamlessly. 

Introducing Explorer 2.0.0 

Circle’s Web3 Services 

Circle has announced the initial support for 

Web3 Services on Solana is now available. 

Starting with Programmable Wallets and Gas 

Station on Solana, this expansion enables developers 

to embed secure wallets seamlessly. 

Programmable Wallets offers a set of APIs and 

SDKs designed to help developers embed 

wallets in apps, even if they’re not familiar with 

blockchain infrastructure. 

Programmable Wallets abstracts away technical 

complexities like managing private key 

security, node infrastructure, transaction fees, 

onboarding, and authentication flows so that 

developers can focus on building and scaling 

their applications and business. 

Rollout for Solana support around Circle’s Web3 

Services will take place in phases: 

Phase 1: Enabling support for Programmable 

Wallets and Gas Station on Solana with API 

support for fungible token transfers with the 

ability to sponsor transaction fees on behalf of 

users. 

Future Phases: Support for NFTs and program 

interactions through Smart Contract Platform. 

These updates will unlock additional use cases 

such as NFT integration for brand loyalty and 

gaming, and the ability to interact and deploy 

your own programs on Solana. 

Developers can check out Circle’s Interactive 

Tutorials to learn how to deploy wallets on Solana 

usiing Web3 Services. 

Empowering the Solana Ecosystem: Circle’s 

Web3 Services is Now Available on Solana 

Tiplink Wallet 

TipLink has introduced the TipLink Wallet 

adapter, a self-custody crypto wallet that uses 

Google login instead of seed phrases or extensions. 

The wallet also enables seamless access 

across desktop and mobile. 

Tiplink Pro enables projects to distribute assets 

at scale with Campaign dashboards, customiz-

able links, and dispenser codes provide powerful tools to onboard communities. Users can create 

campaigns, mint new assets, and distribute them to a large audience with various customization 

options. 

TipLink has also implemented a security feature where only verified dApps are able to connect 

and sign transactions with the TipLink Wallet. 

This is a security measure to prevent users from inadvertently connecting their TipLink Wallet to 

malicious or unverified dApps, which could lead to their funds being drained or stolen. 

TipLink Unveils User-Friendly Wallet Aiming to Accelerate Mass Adoption on Solana 

Developer News 

Bridge to Turbin3 Bootcamp 

Rise In and the Web3 Builders Alliance (WBA), with support from the Solana Foundation, have 

launched the “Bridge to Turbin3 Bootcamp,” a free online program aimed at equipping participants 

with basic skills in Solana, TypeScript, and Rust to prepare developers for the Turbin3 Solana 

Developer Cohorts. The first cohort starts on June 25, 2024. 

JetBrains RustRover Rust IDE Released 

Eight months after its public preview, JetBrains has officially launched RustRover, a dedicated IDE 

for Rust development. This new release features numerous bug fixes and introduces a new licensing 

model, which includes a free plan for non-commercial use. 

Gameshift Releases Two New Features 

GameShift announced the launch of two new features: In-Game Token Support and Developer 

Wallets. The in-game token support allows games to import existing SPL tokens as game currencies. 

The new developer wallets are non-custodial and API-controlled, allowing game developers 

to manage item inventories, support on-chain economies, and enhance player engagement. 

Koh Solana 

IslandDAO has announced that after Breakpoint, Solana builders will have a new place for a 

month of connecting, coworking, learning, teaching, shipping, and fun together on Koh Samui, 

Thailand. The Koh Solana villa will be open from September 25th to October 25th. 

QuickNode Builder’s Guide 

The Builder’s Guide is a tool designed to empower developers creating common web3 types, 

organized by the solutions and critical layers that support them. Each solution lays the definitions 

and parameters to keep in mind, then suggests the tools you need to bring your project to life. 

While most of the tooling mentioned is EVM focused, the guide provides a lot of useful info about 

what developers should consider for each project type regardless of the blockchain they decide to 

build on. 

Funding 

Squads Labs announced a $10M Series A led by Electric Capital, with Coinbase Ventures, Placeholder 

VC, and Mert Mumtaz, co-founder and CEO of Helius participating in the round. This brings 

Squads’ total funding to $22.5 million. 

roadmap.sh is a community-driven initiative that creates roadmaps, guides, and other educational 

content to help developers choose their learning paths and guide their education. 

Spiderswap V1 API is now open to the public, enabling developers to integrate the SpiderSwap 

aggregator into their own dApps. 

Quick Hits 

Overview of Real World Assets on Solana Report - Reflexivity Research 

3 part series to get started with Solana development - @daglihet 

Optimizing Stockpile: Understanding pitfalls and optimizations in Stockpile v2 - Joey Meere 

Metaplex May Roundup - @metaplex 

Phantom Wallet May Recap - @phantom 

Backpack Wallet just got a big update - @Backpack 

Tips to rewrite EVM contracts to support Solana - @meltedblocks

Solana Summit APAC schedule released - @SolanaSummitOrg 

MagicEden adds support for Metaplex Core NFT standard - @MagicEden 

Listen to This 

Lightspeed 

Austin Federa joins Lightspeed for a discussion on the current state of Solana & the most exciting 

developments happening in crypto with a deep dive into the current state of Firedancer, how to 

build community within crypto & attracting developers to Solana. 

The State Of Solana In 2024 | Austin Federa 

Bonus Episodes 

Bringing Solana back from the dead with Bonk founder Nom - Midcurve 

This video is a conversation with Nom, the founder of Bonk, with an overview of Bonk’s marketing 

strategies and why he started Bonk. Nom shares insights on the early efforts that helped build 

the Bonk community, his readiness to face challenges head-on, and his vision for the continued 

growth of the Solana community. 

Solana’s Crypto Native Next-Gen CEX | Armani Ferrante - Empire 

In this episode, Armani, the founder of Backpack, dives into the technical and regulatory hurdles 

of running an exchange, the vision behind Backpack’s product offerings, and the valuable lessons 

learned from the rise and fall of FTX. He discusses the importance of focusing on the Solana ecosystem, 

the challenges of expanding into Japan, and the keys to long-term success in crypto. 

Fastest blockchain payments on Solana with Sphere Pay (feat. Arnold, co-founder) - Solfate 

Arnold, the co-founder of Sphere, shares his background and early experiences with crypto, including 

his journey to building Sphere on the Solana blockchain. He discusses the benefits of using 

Sphere to simplify crypto payments and integrations. Arnold also emphasizes the importance 

of understanding history in the context of blockchain. 

Ariel Seidman, CEO of Hivemapper, on DePIN, Decentralized Maps, and AI in Crypto - Cryptonews 

In a wide-ranging interview, Ariel Seidman, CEO and co-founder of Hivemapper, discusses what 

led him from Yahoo to creating ‘the freshest’ map of the world where mappers get rewarded. He 

talked about the differences between Google Maps and Hivemapper and how the latter works to 

surpass the tech giant.

Higher – Is it ever enough? 

LITE 

I’m the most terrifyingly boring person I know - I’m sure of that. 

I don’t party. I don’t do drugs really. I even used to go on these long walks by myself and just stop and start staring 

at the clouds moving. Literally — I’d stand there and just look at them for ages like some crazy person. If you 

want to know the truth, it doesn’t take a lot to impress me. I’m the type of guy that gets impressed very easily by 

stupid things. Small things. Like if a waitress introduces herself before she asks what you want to drink, for example. 

It sounds insane; but that’s the type of thing that would make me tip someone even more than I usually do. 

Waitresses never even introduce themselves these days. No one does anymore unless you ask. 

Anyway, I stopped going on these very long walks when I got into this thing called “Web3”. If you really want to 


get into it, I damn near lost 12 pounds last cycle cause I kept forgetting to eat. No shit. My doctor (she’s a sweetheart, 

even though she reeks of cigarettes) started freaking the hell out when I went in for my check up last cycle. I mean she 

was seriously neurotic as hell about it. 

She was all: “You need to start eating again. You’re skating a dangerous path, young man”, wagging her red fingernail in 

my face. You could just tell she painted them herself, cause the paint was all cracked. She was so insulted at the fact that 

I lost that much weight. Like she failed me, or something. That whole lecture was kind of annoying to me at the time, but 

I start smiling like a goof when I think about it these days. It’s a good thing to have people that look out for you occasionally, 

I guess. 

At one point, Web3 consumed every fibre of my being. There was always something to do, I mean. I’d wake up at 4 AM 

to catch this play and miss someone’s birthday to catch that one. It’s horrible, I know. But this was the “future” — and I 

didn’t want to miss out on it. I wasn’t going to miss out on Solana going to a thousand bucks, or the next “100x”, because 

in my head, that meant I’d lose out on my future happiness. 

Slowly, I began to become desensitized to money. I was unappreciative of it, if I’m being completely honest. Along with 

that, my ability to be easily impressed by things evaporated overnight. A good friend once told me “Crypto kind of feels 

soulless.” Not to be dramatic, but my obsession with things going higher kind of made me feel it. Like I was losing fragments 

of my soul. Bits and pieces, here and there, like a rotten tooth that chips more each day. 

One time, an ex-girlfriend went off on me about how all I cared about was money. That really pissed me off back then. I 

was visibly red. Steam out the ears and all. But I was only so mad because she was right. Guys hate to admit it, but women 

are right a lot of the time. 

It’s kind of obvious that a lot of good things happen in Web3, but it’s also the metaphorical “last chance” for a lot of us, 

too. It’s our tunnel out of the rat race created by the sins of our fathers. But crypto… in a lot of ways, is a rat race. It’s not 

our fault. It all feels like Squid Games, if you’ve ever seen it. 

Whether you’re a founder, or a trader, an artist or a developer… It feels like there’s a constant pressure to perform. 

It’s like, you feel pretty good about your portfolio or the art you sold, but then you see a 6-figure screenshot of some 

16-year-old’s phantom wallet on Twitter. 

You see your childhood idol, Hulk Hogan, rug millions of dollars in your face. 

It makes you wonder what all of it means. It all feels like capitalism and keeping up with the Joneses eloped and had a 

foursome with AI and an infinite money printer. It makes so much sense, and no sense at all. 

These days, I’ve chilled the hell out. I just observe a lot of things now. I buy art and design a ton. I even took one of those 

crazy walks I was telling you about again and watched the clouds for a bit. I’m still busier than ever, but there’s a rhyme 

to it now, at least. Not to sound all sappy, but I feel my soul coming back. I think it’s safe to say I didn’t like the version of 

me that was overly obsessed with money. 

I guess I didn’t like him because he never asked himself “is it ever enough?” 

The older me would say “it’s never enough”. In fact, the old me would probably be simping on the timeline for Iggy Azalea 

right now as we speak. (Nothing against the folks that do that. She’s a very attractive woman.) 

But it is easy to spiral into a void of soulless conversations about “memecoin this” and “memecoin that” if you surround 

yourself with people that don’t care about anything but money. Eventually all you care about is Solana hitting $1000. 

And for the record, I think it will. But will you be happy when it does? 

And if not, when will you be? 

What happens if the memes you own end up owning you? 

From someone that went through it all, make your bag, but don’t lose your soul. Take care of yourself and your family. 

Think about the people that look out for you. Take a vacation or buy a house or something. Whatever makes you happy. 

Or… keep gambling, I guess. I don’t know. You don’t have to take any of my advice, you know. I won’t be offended. Maybe 

you just like to read me ramble. 

Either way; I still like Web3 a bit too much… 

Just not for the original reasons I thought I did.

@FabianoSolana 

The cat is one month old. I may not hold a lot of meme coins, but mark my words: Maneki 

could be the next big thing alongside Bonk and Wif. 

Reason #1: Team 

During the last month, 10,000-20,000 new tokens were created daily on Solana. Unfortunately, 

99% of them are going to zero. Most of them don’t have a team or an actual plan. 

History proved that you need to deliver even as a meme coin (see Bonk and Wif). Maneki 

has a huge team of devs, illustrators, animators, and more! 


Reason #2: Art 

Maneki has some of the best art in the whole 

Web3. With Maneki traveling through the 

world, it also combines storytelling. Daily 

graphics, GIFs, videos, and more are proof of 

some good in-house illustrators, I think. 

Reason #4: Marketing 

The marketing of Maneki is impressive! While 

the cat is traveling around the world, the team 

seems to do the same. Maneki at Times 

Square, in London, or at NYSE. A famous 

UFC fighter called @MerabDvalishvili is the 

new Maneki ambassador. It looks like they also 

started a huge campaign on different web2 

platforms. Paid or not paid, it’s positive if a 

proven web3 brand is trying to onboard new 

people. 

Reason #3: Community 

Maneki bounced back 80% from the ATH mark, 

which is a good sign. Accounts like @Maneki- 

Army also give me early bonk vibes. It’s safe to 

say that Maneki is currently building the foundation 

of a strong community. 

Reason #5: Chart 

I don’t think that you can compare projects one 

to one... Still, some chart patterns repeat. Maneki 

bounced 80% from the ATH mark. At this 

point, I’m confident we’re going to see a new 

ATH sooner or later... NFA as always 

I’m a big paper hand when it comes to trading 

meme coins. Here I have a really good feeling. 

Let’s see where it will take us!

Classic Token Creator 

https://t.co/cBBJIKPs3B 

Solana Classic, symbolized by SCLASSIC, is a grassroots initiative within the Solana 

blockchain community. 

Our mission is to cultivate a dynamic community of Solana enthusiasts by providing 

a platform for collaboration and innovation. The Solana Classic Community 

HUB serves as a central hub, highlighting top projects, trends, news, events, and 

NFTs within the Solana ecosystem. 

With the introduction of the Classic Token Creator, users can now easily create and 

personalize their own tokens, unlocking new opportunities for creativity and expression 

on the Solana blockchain. 

Solana Classic has gained a lot of traction since launching almost 3 months ago 

on the Solana Blockchain. Last week they reached over 2 million of volume per day 

and a marketcap above 4 million. 

The Classic Token Creator is Officially Live and Ready for the General Public! 

We are thrilled to announce the release of the Classic Token Creator, now live and 

accessible to everyone! This innovative tool allows users to easily deploy their own 

tokens on the Solana Blockchain, offering a seamless and efficient experience. 

Explore the Classic Token Creator Here: https://www.deployer.solanaclassic.org 

Announcement on X: t.me/SolClassicAnnouncements 

Key Features of the Classic Token Creator: 

The Classic Token Creator provides an all-in-one, user-friendly interface for token 

deployment with the following functions: 


Contract Creation: Deploy your token contract for just 0.4 Solana. 

Revoking Mint Authority: Revoke mint authority for free. 

Freezing Mint Authority: Freeze mint authority for free. 

Burning All LP Tokens: Burn liquidity provider tokens for 0.1 Solana. 

Handy Buttons: 

Create Market ID: Simplify market creation for your token. 

Add Raydium LP: Easily add liquidity to Raydium pools. 

Revenue Allocation: 

All revenue generated through the Classic Token Creator will be reinvested into the Solana 

Classic ecosystem. This includes: 

Buybacks and Burns: Enhancing the value of existing tokens. 

Marketing Efforts: Expanding our reach and visibility. 

Development: Continuous improvement and innovation. 

Support and FAQs: 

We’ve included a comprehensive FAQ section to assist new users and will expand it as the 

tool gains traction. Additionally, a support button links directly to our Telegram group, ensuring 

that our global support team is always available to address any questions or concerns 

regarding the Classic Token Creator or the Solana Classic project. 

Recent Milestones: 

We are excited to announce that Solana Classic has been recently listed on CoinMarket- 

Cap! This listing enhances our visibility and accessibility within the broader cryptocurrency 

community. Check out our CoinMarketCap listing here: https://www.coinmarketcap. 

com/currencies/solana-classic/

Upcoming Releases: 

We are excited to announce the upcoming release of Community HUB Phase 2, which 

will include more project listings, a top gainers section, live charts, trading volume information, 

and much more to enhance the HUB’s interactivity and comprehensiveness. 

Additionally, we will be launching the Deployer Channel soon. Stay tuned for more updates 

and join us in making the Solana Classic Community HUB a dynamic and engaging 

platform for all! 

Join the Solana Classic Community: 

We invite you to explore the Classic Token Creator and join our growing community of 

developers and blockchain enthusiasts. Stay updated with our latest news and developments 

by following us on X and joining our Telegram group. 

For More Information: 

Visit the Classic Token Creator: https://www.deployer.solanaclassic.org 

Follow us on X: https://www.x.com/sol__classic

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THE STEP SUMMER BURN 

Sheldon 

Step Finance announces “Summer Burn” to burn 50 Million STEP tokens over four weeks, Kicks off with 12.5 

million burn. 

Step Finance is making waves this summer with its «Step Summer Burn» program. The initiative kicked off with 

the burning of 12.5 million STEP tokens in its first week, with plans to burn a total of 50 million STEP over the 

next four weeks. This significant reduction in token supply, equivalent to 8% of the total supply and 13% of the 

circulating supply, is a strategic move aimed at fostering long-term value for STEP holders. 

The burned tokens were accumulated in the Step fee wallet, which receives 100% of Step Organization revenue 

through open market buybacks. By removing these tokens from circulation, Step Finance is demonstrating a commitment 

to creating a more deflationary environment for STEP and potentially enhancing its value proposition. 

Furthermore, as the protocol grows and generates more revenue, the value accrual to existing token holders is 

amplified due to the reduced supply. This stands in contrast to models where new tokens are constantly minted 

to fund rewards, potentially diluting the value for existing holders. 

Exploring Diverse Value-Driven Strategies 

The Step Summer Burn program is a prime example of how projects in the crypto space are continuously exploring 

innovative ways to create and distribute value to their communities. Step Finance already has a staking rewards 

program in place, further enhancing the attractiveness for holders seeking both immediate and long-term 

value. While various mechanisms like buybacks, staking rewards, and airdrops exist, token burns offer a distinct 

advantage in directly impacting the token’s supply and potential value. 

For instance, GenesysGo’s shdwDrive utilizes 25% of its generated fees to buy back SHDW tokens, which are then 

distributed to stakers as rewards. This approach aims to incentivize long-term holding and active participation in 

the platform. 

Similarly, Only1, a web3-based Onlyfans platform on Solana, has implemented a revenue-based buyback program 


to reduce the circulating supply of its token and potentially increase its value. 

Solana’s High Float, Low FDV Trend 

There’s a growing trend in the Solana ecosystem to launch tokens with higher circulation and lower FDV. STEP is 

currently one of the top Solana tokens with one of the highest circulating-to-total supply ratios. This has sparked wider 

discussions within the crypto community and even caught the attention of Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency 

exchange. 

Top Solana tokens Circulation supply percentage ( Data by Coingecko) 

In a recent statement, Binance encouraged projects with lower to medium valuations and strong fundamentals to apply 

for their listing programs, implicitly acknowledging the potential benefits of this approach. 

This shift in launch strategy is seen by many as a way to create a more inclusive and equitable investment environment. 

By offering a larger portion of the total supply at launch, often at valuations aligned with earlier funding rounds, these 

projects allow retail investors to participate alongside venture capitalists on the same floor. This can lead to a more balanced 

price discovery process and potentially mitigate the risk of price dumps following token unlocks that are common 

with lower circulating supply models. 

Step Finance’s Summer Burn program is a significant step towards a more deflationary and value-driven environment for 

its token holders. By embracing strategies like token burns, aligning with high float low FDV tokens, and implementing a 

multi-faceted reward structure, including staking, Step Finance is leading the way in more innovative ways to drive value 

back to the community.

@0xGumshoe 

Solana stays WINNING even if you don’t see it on the 

Charts Here’s everything happening on Solana right 

now. 

News 

- Squads Protocol raises $10M 

- Sanctum announces CLOUD 

- Solana removes malicious Validators from Delegation 

Program 

- Solana’s first smart wallet (Fuse Wallet) launches to 

iOS users 

- Mainnet Upgrade v1.18.15 going live 

Solana Stats 

- TVL at $4.6B 

- Over 1.2M Unique Wallets (Weekly) 

- Raydium, Orca and Meteora as top pool providers to 

Jupiter 

- SOL, GME, BEER, MOTHER as the most traded tokens 

Strong data as it has been for a while. 

Solana vs World 

Four of of the 10 biggest DEXes by weekly on chain volume 

are Solana native. In case you’re wondering why 

Jupiter isn’t here, volume is routed through protocols 

like Orca, Raydium and Meteora. 

Stablecoin Market Cap 

SOL price peaked with a stablecoin supply of $2.7B. We 

are approaching that same level now, will be interesting 

to see what happens next. 

Monthly DEX Volume 

May 2024 was the second-best month for on chain volume 

on Solana. After 6 months of exponential growth, 

data shows Solana is not a fad. 


Jupiter continues shipping! 

From new integrations, to lower trading fees, to pioneering 

a shift in sentiment around the PVP term, this has been 

another strong week for JUP! 

Trading Fee Reduction 

Open/close fees on Jupiter Perps have been reduced 

from 0.1% to 0.07% and JLP now earns 75% of the fees on 

Perps. Overall, it’s a big win for both liquidity providers and 

traders. 

CLOUD! 

Sanctum announced their token CLOUD, which will be 

launching on the LFG Launchpad. This was one if not the 

shortest “farming” seasons I’ve seen and in addition the 

token starts at the same FDV as the last raise which is 

amazing. 

First time writing a report with my own charts 

Scam Filtering 

Jupiter stopped displaying impostor tokens with the same 

name and symbol. There are more updates to come which 

will eliminate the risk of users buying scams / impostor 

tokens.

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