In this article, we’ll explore Zora’s decentralized social network, the ZORA token launch, and how Bybit users can trade ZORA on Bybit.

The social media landscape is currently flawed. Its challenges for creators range from opaque monetization policies to platforms that take a big cut of creators’ earnings. Zora, a decentralized social media protocol, aims to fundamentally change this paradigm, giving creators control over their content and introducing novel monetization techniques through tokenization. 

In this article, we’ll explore Zora’s decentralized social network, its key features and the ZORA token, and learn how Bybit users can participate in the Zora launchpool event.

Zora is a new decentralized social media protocol with a unique approach to content monetization. It allows creators to tokenize every post (text, image or video) by allowing each post to be minted as an 

 (termed a “Content Coin”). Zora is built on the 

 incubated by Coinbase. On Apr 17, 2025, the official Base X account 

 the “Base is for everyone” content coined on Zora. Following that post, user activity on the platform spiked.

Zora was co-founded by Jacob Horne and Dee Goens. Horne, a former product manager at Coinbase, is recognized for his advocacy of open-source 

 infrastructure, and Goens contributes his expertise in community development.

The project has successfully completed several funding rounds. In 2020, Zora secured $2 million in seed funding with participation from firms including Kindred Ventures and Coinbase Ventures. This was followed by a $10 million raise in 2021. The project's growth continued with a Series B round on May 5, 2022, expected to raise $50 million at a valuation of $600 million.

Zora launched its Ethereum-based NFT marketplace, known as “Auction House,” in January 2021. This was designed as a decentralized, permissionless platform to empower creators to mint, list and auction their NFTs. One key innovation introduced by Auction House was the concept of the 

 to improve NFT liquidity. Over time, Zora expanded beyond Auction House and Ethereum, transforming into a comprehensive decentralized social media platform. It uses the same ERC-20z standard to create a tradeable coin from each piece of published content. 

Each of these coins has a total supply of 1 billion units, with 10 million automatically allocated to each coin’s creator. These tokens are instantly tradable on 

 (DEXs) such as Uniswap via the Base network, providing liquidity and enabling creators to monetize their work. Additionally, creators earn a 0.5% fee from each transaction involving their tokens, offering a new avenue for content monetization.

ZORA tokenomics and token unlock schedule

Zora announced the launch of ZORA community coin — along with its airdrop details and tokenomics — on Apr 21, 2025. The coin went live on Base two days later (April 23). 

The total supply of ZORA is 10 billion, with initial allocation as follows:

According to the project’s official docs, the ZORA token was launched “for fun only.” ZORA token holders have neither governance rights, nor a stake in the Zora protocol.

The tokens will be unlocked linearly as follows:

 on Apr 23, 2025. Users can stake ZORA, MNT or USDT to earn a share from a substantial prize pool of 100,000,000 ZORA tokens. 

The event runs through April 30, 2025, 1PM UTC. Staking requirements are as follows:

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 (FDV) of ZORA stands at $187 million. ZORA gained 11.3% over the past week, with a 24-hour trading volume of $42.6 million.

Bybit has recently listed the ZORA token on Bybit Spot 

To trade ZORA on Bybit Spot, log in or create a Bybit account 

 (UTA) with crypto transfers or fiat deposits. Then, head to the 

 Spot trading page to start trading. In addition, Bybit users can also trade the 

 with up to 25x leverage with Bybit Futures.

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Zora (ZORA): Creator-focused on-chain social network

Bybit Lens is an AI-powered trading intelligence tool that consolidates real-time data, market sentiment and trading signals into one streamlined interface.

In crypto, timing is everything — in addition to knowing where to look. When the markets move fast and narratives shift even faster, digging through charts, Telegram threads and X timelines can feel overwhelming. Besides, every second you spend searching for data could mean a missed opportunity. That’s where Bybit Lens comes in. More than just a research tool, Lens is your real-time, all-in-one AI-powered assistant. Lens puts market insights, project data and tailored strategies at your fingertips so you can go from trend-spotting to trade execution in a single flow.

 is an AI-powered trading intelligence tool that consolidates real-time data, market sentiment and trading signals into one streamlined interface.

Developed as part of the TradeGPT suite, Lens is more than just a dashboard; it’s your personal crypto analyst that never sleeps. Backed by high-quality data sources and built for actionable clarity, Lens helps traders cut through the noise and make better, faster calls.

Behind the scenes, Bybit Lens draws from a robust mix of data streams and intelligent systems. First, it taps into SoSoValue, a leading provider of on-chain metrics, giving you visibility into wallet activity, token flows and project traction across 

s and DeFi platforms. Then, it layers in proprietary insights from Bybit’s own centralized exchange — everything from order book movements to open interest and user sentiment that you simply can’t find elsewhere.

But Lens doesn’t stop at hard data. It also tracks market-moving reports from institutions, as well as real-time buzz on social media from traders, KOLs and crypto Twitter. These multiple data layers are then distilled through AI-powered models that identify trends, extract relevant signals and generate a clear summary of what’s happening and what you might want to do about it.

The experience is intentionally simple. You’ll land on a clean interface that surfaces the day’s hottest assets via 

. From there, click into any project and you’ll be met with a full analysis: basic background, recent trading performance, community and media sentiment plus an AI-generated strategy overview. 

It’s like having a research analyst in your pocket, minus the jargon.

Where most tools stop at data, Lens goes a step further, offering suggested trade ideas based on your behavior, preferences and what’s trending in the market. 

What makes Lens different from every other market tool out there? It's not just the technology — it’s the way everything comes together in one place, designed for actual traders.

With Lens, there’s no more flipping between 10 tabs just to figure out what’s moving. Instead, you get a single interface where market trends, community buzz, trading strategies and execution all converge. The platform doesn’t just surface noise, it condenses it into clarity. Even if you’re new to trading, Lens breaks things down in a way that feels intuitive, not intimidating.

Another key advantage is the tailored nature of its insights. Lens looks at your trading behavior and portfolio preferences, then offers AI-backed strategies that align with your style. It’s like having a tool that not only understands the market, but also understands you.

And because it’s part of the Bybit ecosystem, the jump from insight to execution is frictionless. See something you like? One click, and you're on the Bybit trading page, no copy/pasting or toggling required. This seamless experience is especially powerful during fast-moving markets when seconds matter.

Now that you fully understand how Bybit Lens work, let’s take a look at how you can get started with it. You’ll need to have a Bybit account before you can proceed. If you don’t already have one, you can check out our 

: Log in to your Bybit account and hover your cursor over the 

: From here, you’ll be able to view our 

 along with the project’s background information and recent trading data. You’ll also be able to view the current market sentiment, latest news and social media posts on the project, as well as market trends. 

If you have a specific token or project you’d like to know more about, simply type its name into the search field at the top of the page. 

: Looking to capitalize on the current trends and make a move? Click on 

If you’ve ever wished for a smarter, faster way to make trading decisions, Bybit Lens is it. It doesn’t matter whether you’re navigating market hype, unsure of which coin to trade next or just trying to stay one step ahead, Lens brings you the tools and insights you need without the overload. More than just a research platform, it’s a decision-making engine. With Lens, you’re not just keeping up with the market — you’re outsmarting it.

Bybit Lens isn’t just another analytics dashboard. It’s your strategic co-pilot in crypto, an AI-driven platform that transforms noise into clarity, ideas into actions and hesitation into confident trades. With everything you need to analyze, decide and execute in one place, it’s time to trade smarter with Bybit Lens.

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Bybit Lens: Your one-click portal to crypto insights and trading

Ethereum's EIP-9698 proposes raising the gas limit from 36 million to 3.6 billion units over four years, potentially increasing transactions per second (TPS) to 2,000.

Daily top performer — Virtual Protocol (VIRTUAL)

On Monday, the S&P 500 rose 0.06%, and investors now await more key earnings and economic data this week. Gold remains strong long-term but looks overbought short-term. Traders are watching for a pullback to around $3,200 before buying. The Coindesk Indices, which tracks the broader crypto market, rose 0.51%, with Bitcoin up 0.39% and Ether down 0.28%, in the past 24 hours. Trade these markets and more with up to 500x leverage on Bybit MT5 using this 

Today's top performer is VIRTUAL, which surged 35.5% following Virtuals Protocol's full refund to users affected by an exploit attempt.

Virtuals Protocol (VIRTUAL), launched in October 2024, built on Base, lets users create AI agents that interact in 3D spaces. It features IP agents like Luna and functional agents like G.A.M.E., with its native token VIRTUAL powering the platform's economy. 

, including those who sent VIRTUAL directly to the wallet. However, three wallets remain under review for direct transfers. Virtuals Protocol condemned P.L.A.Y Game AI for attempting to exploit the launch, leading to the permanent failure of the P.L.A.Y Game AI launch. A compensation plan is being implemented for affected users, and the protocol reassured the community that it will never ask for funds outside official channels.

Check out the latest prices, charts, and data of 

Ethereum's EIP-9698 proposes raising the gas limit from 36 million to 3.6 billion units over four years, potentially increasing transactions per second (TPS) to 2,000. This gradual, predictable increase would enhance scalability without a hard fork, starting around June 1. Ethereum aims to improve throughput and stay competitive with faster, lower-fee blockchains. If approved, the proposal would automate gas limit growth, optimizing the network’s efficiency and hardware advancements.

Yesterday, BTC spot ETFs saw total net outflows of $379.7 million, with $42.7 million from GBTC and $337.0 million from other ETFs.

Ika, Sui's first sub-second MPC network, is offering an 

. Users can join by either posting about Ika on X (free, via GiveRep) or locking SUI tokens through Spring Sui and completing tasks via the Ink Sack app to earn more rewards. Locking iSUI earns "Ink Droplets," which boost the airdrop size. Ika is backed by $21M+ funding and the Sui Foundation. Full guide: 

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Ethereum's proposal to boost gas limit could increase transactions to 2,000 TPS by 2029

The Bybit Telegram Mini App is a streamlined version of Bybit’s platform. In this guide, we’ll cover the key features of the Mini App, how to get started and how to earn exciting rewards.

The Bybit Telegram Mini App is a streamlined version of Bybit’s platform and is built directly inside the Telegram messaging app. Launched in early 2024, it lets users access popular Bybit products such as Copy Trading within Telegram, a popular messaging app for crypto users.

In this article, we’ll cover the key features of the Bybit Telegram Mini App, and show you how to get started and earn exciting rewards by completing tasks.

Telegram mini apps are a streamlined version of larger applications that are accessible directly inside the Telegram messaging app. These mini apps allow users to access external apps without leaving Telegram, offering convenience and ease of use. 

Mini apps are often designed for mobile-first access, enabling users to interact with features on the go. Specifically, the Bybit Telegram Mini App provides access to 

, all within the familiar Telegram interface — thus simplifying the Bybit experience for users.

 in January 2025, the Bybit Telegram Mini Wallet takes convenience further by allowing users to create and manage a crypto wallet directly within Telegram. It’s designed to simplify 

 access for both beginning and Web 2.0 users by removing the need for separate wallet apps.

Key differences between the Mini App and Mini Wallet

The Mini Wallet is focused on asset management and DeFi access, while the Mini App delivers trading, earning and rewards.

What you can do with the Bybit Telegram Mini App

The Bybit Telegram Mini App brings a full suite of crypto tools right into your favorite messaging platform, making it easier than ever to grow and manage your assets. 

Everything is accessible directly inside Telegram — no switching apps or complicated logins required.

Copy trading with Bybit Telegram Mini App

Bybit Copy Trading lets users automatically mirror the trades of expert Master Traders — making professional strategies accessible to all.

Launched on Apr 8, 2025, Copy Trading is now fully integrated into the Telegram Mini App. It allows users to:

Smart Copy Mode ensures real-time trade execution directly via Telegram, offering a fast and secure way to invest.

Bybit Earn provides a simple and powerful way to grow your crypto holdings — all accessible directly through the Bybit Telegram mini app. With just a few taps, users can explore multiple earning strategies without ever needing to leave Telegram.

Navigate to Bybit Earn via the following steps:

At the top, you'll find three product categories:

All earnings and subscriptions are handled directly within the Mini App, giving you full control over your DeFi strategies — anytime, anywhere.

How to get started with the Bybit Telegram Mini App

The Bybit Mini App is designed for ultimate simplicity. Here’s how to get started:

Step 1: Access the Bybit Telegram Mini App

Step 4: Predict BTC’s price on Smart Leverage

Step 5: Predict BTC’s price movement range

How to start copy trading on the Mini App

Bybit’s Mini App uses Smart Copy Mode for seamless real-time trade mirroring, supporting USDT Perpetual contracts with 

 settings aligned to those of the Master Trader.

How to earn rewards and invite friends via the Mini App

Step 1: Check in daily to complete daily missions and earn points

Start using the Bybit Telegram Mini App now

The Bybit Telegram Mini App brings seamless crypto management into one of the world’s most popular messaging platforms. Whether you’re looking to trade, earn, copy top traders or invite friends — everything is now accessible in a few taps, directly inside Telegram.

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Unichain, launched by Uniswap Labs, is a highly scalable and low-cost Layer 2 optimistic rollup for Ethereum.

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 (UNI) is one of the blockchain industry's earliest and largest 

 (DeFi) platforms. Having pioneered the concepts of the 

, Uniswap has long held the pole position among 

Despite these pioneering achievements, Uniswap, just as every other Ethereum (ETH)–based DeFi app, has faced its fair share of issues. Most of these are attributable to Ethereum's network congestion, limited scalability, high transaction costs and less-than-optimal block validation schedule.

Through the years of supporting Uniswap, the Uniswap Labs team has gained vast experience in Ethereum-based DeFi. They’ve put all the insight and lessons learned into Unichain, a solution aimed at replicating Uniswap's success.

In late 2024, Uniswap Labs made a pivotal move by introducing Unichain, a DeFi-focused 

 network that aims to address the drawbacks of transacting directly on 

 mode as of early November 2024, Unichain offers a plethora of advantages over Ethereum, including low transaction costs, cross-chain interoperability, one-second block times and a trusted execution environment that improves the transparency of transaction ordering.

 is a highly scalable and low-cost Layer 2 blockchain network designed for DeFi use cases. 

Launched by Uniswap's developer, Uniswap Labs, the Unichain platform features low transaction costs, great scalability, cross-chain interoperability, secure and transparent block validation procedures and one-second block confirmation times.

Built using the popular Layer 2 development framework OP Stack, Unichain is an 

 (EVM) compatibility. Unichain also features underlying OP Stack technology, making it a member of the 

 Superchain, a network of optimistic rollup platforms based on this technology. As part of the Superchain, Unichain boasts smooth interoperability with the other networks in this ecosystem.

Unichain's testnet was launched in early October 2024, with the mainnet promised to be "coming soon" as of the time of this writing (Nov 4, 2024).

The primary motivation behind launching Unichain can be found in Ethereum's never-ending scalability and cost issues. In September 2022, the Ethereum blockchain 

 proof of work (PoW) block validation model to the much more efficient proof of stake (PoS) via 

, which was widely publicized until its eventual implementation. Some hoped this move would reduce costs and the speed of transacting on the chain, both of which had been major drawbacks of Ethereum's Layer 1 blockchain. However, The Merge has not resulted in meaningful reductions in either costs or speed.

As of late 2024, Ethereum users continue to encounter high fees and limited scalability, mainly due to high network demand. These limitations are particularly detrimental to DeFi apps, including the Uniswap DEX. Ethereum’s block production interval of 12 seconds may not seem slow. However, 

 is increased due to the delay between swap order placement and transaction finalization on its chain, and 

 make coin swaps and other DeFi operations expensive, leading to significant losses for traders. In addition, slow transaction times increase the risk of position and vault liquidations. 

Some DeFi protocols liquidate user vaults and collateral when their value drops below a certain threshold. Slow transaction confirmations on Ethereum make vault and collateral value adjustments/recalculations less timely, increasing the risk of unnecessary liquidations.

In addition to speed and cost inefficiencies, Ethereum is also subject to manipulative behavior from some block validators who try to rearrange pending transactions in a way that increases 

 (MEV). In such scenarios, a validator picks and chooses transactions to include in the next block (and their particular order) for their own benefit. This can sometimes lead to 

, in which a validator might move a specific impactful transaction that’s likely to raise the price of an asset to the front of the queue, while buying the asset before the transaction's finalization — a move that some might call "insider trading blockchain-style."

The cost, scalability and transparency issues above have all motivated the Uniswap Labs team to launch its own DeFi-focused Layer 2 platform: Unichain.

By moving transaction processing to Layer 2, Unichain hopes to reduce gas fees by as much as 95% compared to directly transacting on Ethereum.

Unichain features block production times of just one second, or twelve times as fast as Ethereum's block times. This should greatly improve the efficiency of DeFi operations through reduced slippage rates, more stable gas fees and decreased occurrence of failed transactions, all of which will contribute to an enhanced overall user experience.

Unichain will maintain its own set of validator nodes in order to enhance its network's efficiency, decentralization and transparency. Node operators have to stake UNI on the Ethereum network to be a validator on Unichain.

Transparent block validation and sequencing

Unichain’s platform separates the role of block building (the process of constructing blocks and organizing transactions within a block) from sequencing (ensures the correct ordering of blocks on-chain) with the use of

 (TEE). This allows all block validation and sequencing procedures to be independently verified, mitigating potential manipulation risks from the sequencer alone.

As a member of the OP Superchain, Unichain is highly compatible with all of the rollup networks within this popular ecosystem. As of early November 2024, there are 

 within the Superchain, including Unichain and Optimism's own mainnet. This should create opportunities for a variety of cross-platform DeFi solutions, such as low-cost, efficient cross-chain liquidity provision and swaps.

Unichain operates as an optimistic Layer 2 rollup linked to Ethereum, utilizing its own validators alongside a sequencer responsible for broadcasting pre-built blocks. While the sequencer, run by Uniswap Labs, is a single entity, the decentralized validation network ensures independence from its influence. 

The block building validation process takes place within the TEE, which helps ensure the transparency of transaction processing. Both the decentralized validator network and the TEE help minimize the occurrence of conflicting or invalid blocks, a common problem on Ethereum that leads to failed transactions, delays, increased slippage and a frustrating overall user experience.

While the standard block production times on Unichain are set at one second, plans are in place to introduce 0.25-second sub-blocks to further optimize transaction processing speed and scalability.

For too long, Ethereum's cost, scale and speed issues have hampered the broader adoption of DeFi and decreased market efficiency within the crypto sector. By introducing a highly scalable, low-cost and transparent Layer 2 solution, Uniswap Labs aims to completely change the DeFi industry's dynamics. Unichain's stellar technical features will likely lead to significant improvements for DeFi operators and traders.

What Is Unichain — And How Does It Relate to Uniswap?

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