Warren Buffett is my celebrity crush, my opinions are my own & shouldn't be taken seriously. Head of Traders at @popdex_
Austin, TX
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Zach Prater retweeted
What I like about @popdex_ is that it's not just focused on building a better trading experience, but also on giving its community a real part in its growth.
I've been following PopDEX closely, creating content, staying active in the community, and even building tool's to make things easier for traders.
It's great to see the team recognizing people who contribute, whether through trading, creating, building, or simply bringing new ideas.
Excited about the Ambassador Program and looking forward to being part of what's ahead.
If you haven't explored PopDEX yet, now's a good time to take a look.
Referral Code: VINCENTO
Poppers, we’d love your help bringing more traders to PopDEX and making it better.
Our Ambassador Program is now open for applications. Whether you trade, create content, run a community or have useful feedback, we’d love to hear from you. You don’t need a big following.
There’s a monthly cash pool for ambassadors, alongside extra weekly MegaPop Tickets and better referral rebates.
Apply below. We’ll review the first wave of applications before opening the reward pools.
Let’s build this together.
popdex.org/ambassador
Zach Prater retweeted
🚨@popdex_ ambassador program is now open. In V1 you only get tickets, while V2 and above get both tickets and a share of the monthly cash pool + referral rebates. From my experience, its trader-focused approach and the MegaPop side really set it apart from the others.Code: POPMOON
Poppers, we’d love your help bringing more traders to PopDEX and making it better.
Our Ambassador Program is now open for applications. Whether you trade, create content, run a community or have useful feedback, we’d love to hear from you. You don’t need a big following.
There’s a monthly cash pool for ambassadors, alongside extra weekly MegaPop Tickets and better referral rebates.
Apply below. We’ll review the first wave of applications before opening the reward pools.
Let’s build this together.
popdex.org/ambassador
Zach Prater retweeted
An amazing ambassador program is just launched by @popdex_ 🔥🍿
Tickets cash pools and extra perks for Ambassadors
Weekly tickets to get as high as the mega prize pool which is 100k 😱(Imagine winning that just for posting )
Join the program
popdex.org/ambassador
Also join for a great rebate 👇 code MADJ123
app.popdex.xyz/en/referral?r…
Zach Prater retweeted
Smol Zero Dollar opportunity.
Looking to join an ambassador program?
@popdex_ ambassador program went live today and they are looking for interested applicants.
If you are a trader, a creator and anything at all, make sure you fill the form here popdex.org/ambassador
Here are some of the perks that comes with being an ambassador for popdex:
- Monthly cash pool
- Extra weekly MegaPop Tickets
- Extra referral rebates
goodluck!
Poppers, we’d love your help bringing more traders to PopDEX and making it better.
Our Ambassador Program is now open for applications. Whether you trade, create content, run a community or have useful feedback, we’d love to hear from you. You don’t need a big following.
There’s a monthly cash pool for ambassadors, alongside extra weekly MegaPop Tickets and better referral rebates.
Apply below. We’ll review the first wave of applications before opening the reward pools.
Let’s build this together.
popdex.org/ambassador
Zach Prater retweeted
Currently ranked 11th with $208K in volume in the @get_truenorth x @popdex_ trading competition 🏆
I started with just $90, and my trading costs so far have been basically zero.
Rewards based on the current prize pool:
→ Rank 1: $8.5K
→ Rank 2: $5.1K
→ Rank 3: $3.4K
→ Rank 4-10: $1,050
→ Rank 11-20: $565
Less than 7 days left to join
My estimate is that by the end of the competition, you'll need around $1M–$1.5M volume to secure a spot in the top 20.
Join TrueNorth: app.truenorth.xyz/ref/MATYV
Join PopDEX: app.popdex.xyz/en/tools/app-…
Finally, the integration I've been waiting for 😎
@get_truenorth x @popdex_
You can now trade on PopDEX through TrueNorth and earn rewards from the trading competition while collecting PopDEX tickets for $211k+ MegaPOP draw.
A perfect 2 in 1 opportunity 💸
Up to $70K in cash rewards, distributed proportionally based on your trading volume.
Make sure to join the competition and aim for at least $50K-$100K in volume.
In the last TrueNorth x Lighter competition, all traders who reached at least $50K in volume received a special badge.
Join TrueNorth: app.truenorth.xyz/ref/MATYV
Join PopDEX: app.popdex.xyz/en/tools/app-…
Let's Pop on TrueNorth 🔥
Zach Prater retweeted
PopDEX delivers speed you rarely see in crypto. We've heard countless TPS claims, but Morph Tachyon (The infrastructure) feels different, powering a truly decentralized perp DEX with a real order book experience.
Join me: app.popdex.xyz/en/tools/app-…
Pinsider: pinsider.org
I've dedicated significant time to Pinsider, developing something I truly believe will grow every day.
Join us at @pinsiderorg or get started on @popdex_ using my referral code!
Poppers, we’d love your help bringing more traders to PopDEX and making it better.
Our Ambassador Program is now open for applications. Whether you trade, create content, run a community or have useful feedback, we’d love to hear from you. You don’t need a big following.
There’s a monthly cash pool for ambassadors, alongside extra weekly MegaPop Tickets and better referral rebates.
Apply below. We’ll review the first wave of applications before opening the reward pools.
Let’s build this together.
popdex.org/ambassador
Zach Prater retweeted
.@popdex_ just announced their ambassadors program.
i've been preaching about their vision for months now.
their uniqueness lies in returning value by a 100% back to users.
> and they've been proving it:
first it was the reward rounds, now it's megapop (more details in the comments)
→ if you're a creator trader, i think you should give it a shot: popdex.org/ambassador
→ new to PopDex? use my ref to sign up for 40% rebates on your trading fees: app.popdex.xyz/tools/app-lau…, code: ZUBBY
Poppers, we’d love your help bringing more traders to PopDEX and making it better.
Our Ambassador Program is now open for applications. Whether you trade, create content, run a community or have useful feedback, we’d love to hear from you. You don’t need a big following.
There’s a monthly cash pool for ambassadors, alongside extra weekly MegaPop Tickets and better referral rebates.
Apply below. We’ll review the first wave of applications before opening the reward pools.
Let’s build this together.
popdex.org/ambassador
Zach Prater retweeted
"Bring real traders to PopDEX perps, trade for real yourself, and post what you actually think"
We aim to be the most rewarding and trader-focused Perp DEX - this is a great opportunity to get involved
If you're a big trader, and/or have a following of traders, DMs are open!
Poppers, we’d love your help bringing more traders to PopDEX and making it better.
Our Ambassador Program is now open for applications. Whether you trade, create content, run a community or have useful feedback, we’d love to hear from you. You don’t need a big following.
There’s a monthly cash pool for ambassadors, alongside extra weekly MegaPop Tickets and better referral rebates.
Apply below. We’ll review the first wave of applications before opening the reward pools.
Let’s build this together.
popdex.org/ambassador
Zach Prater retweeted
Why do I love @popdex_ ?
There are plenty of reasons, but what I like most is how much they offer beyond just trading.
First, the competitive trading fees make a real difference, especially for people who trade frequently. The VIP system is another great feature. You can unlock different VIP levels based on your trading activity without having to stake any tokens.
Then there's MegaPop! I really like this concept. Your trading activity earns you Pop Tickets, which give you a chance to win a share of the prize pool. And the fact that the draws use Bitcoin block hashes makes the whole process transparent and verifiable.
I also like the overall approach to rewarding active traders. Instead of focusing only on trading volume, there's an additional incentive to be part of the platform and its ecosystem.
These are just a few reasons why I enjoy using PopDEX. If you haven't tried it yet, you can join through this link: app.popdex.xyz
My referral code is : ARMANS
Zach Prater retweeted
some interesting funding spreads showing up today on @popdex_ @variational_io @TxFlow_L1
RWA and crypto pairs both showing clean LOW-risk setups right now. TxFlow long side is paying well across the board.
best opportunities on my radar:
ethereum:0x455e53cbb86018ac2b8092fdcd39d8444affc3f6 - 35.1% APR | Long TxFlow → Short Variational
$NEO - 37.7% APR | Long TxFlow → Short Variational
$COIN - 33.7% APR | Long PopDEX → Short TxFlow
the ones catching my eye:
ethereum:0x455e53cbb86018ac2b8092fdcd39d8444affc3f6 - 35.1% APR | 84% sustainability | $128k OI | LOW risk | 1.8d break-even. deepest book on the screener today and still LOW risk. this is the one i’d size into first.
$NEO - 37.7% APR | 98% sustainability | $29k OI | LOW risk | 2.9d break-even. highest sustainability on the board right now. OI is shallower so keep size reasonable, but 98% is rare — the spread has been consistent.
$MINIMAX is showing 315% APR (long TxFlow, short PopDEX) - worth noting but that kind of number usually means thin OI or a rate spike that won’t hold. check the depth before touching it.
every trade on @popdex_ earns entries into the MegaPop raffle - 99,000 USDT if you match 6/6. the arb pays you while you’re in. the raffle is just upside on top
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app.txflow.com/r/TXGIVENO
app.popdex.xyz/referral?refe…
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some interesting funding spreads showing up today on @popdex_ @variational_io @TxFlow_L1
nat gas is dominating the screener today. when you see a number that big, you check it and it actually holds up.
best opportunities on my radar:
$XNG - 899.5% APR | Long Variational → Short TxFlow
$XBR - 169.1% APR | Long PopDEX → Short TxFlow
$MSTR - 63.6% APR | Long Variational → Short TxFlow
$MSTR - 34.0% APR | Long Variational → Short PopDEX
the ones catching my eye:
$XNG (nat gas) is the headline. 899.5% APR, and this one is worth looking at twice - 86% sustainability, LOW spread risk, $431k OI, and a break-even of 1.6 hours. that combination doesn’t usually show up at this APR. it means the spread is wide but it’s holding, the books are deep enough to size into, and you’re recovering costs before the end of the first session.
$MSTR is showing up on two pairs simultaneously - variational → txflow at 63.6% (81% sustainability, MED risk, $102k OI, 22h break-even) and variational → popdex at 34.0% (74% sustainability, MED risk, $26k OI). two different venue spreads on the same underlying. worth noting if you want layered exposure.
$XBR (brent oil) at 169.1% looks attractive but the sustainability is 51% - right on the edge. LOW risk and $248k OI are good, but that sustainability number means the spread has been inconsistent. worth watching before sizing.
also @popdex_ MegaPop raffle is live this epoch. MEGA prize is now 105,000 USDT (match 6/6). SUPER prize is 20,000 USDT (match 5/6). every trade on popdex gets you entries. the arb yield is already the reason to be here, the raffle is just running on top of it.
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app.txflow.com/r/TXGIVENO
app.popdex.xyz/referral?refe…
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6 months later since @popdex_ first tweeted
- $30M Seed Round
- $1M+ rewarded back to users
- $77M+ in TVL
- 10B+ in volume
- #13 on @DefiLlama
- Thousands of users!!!
- 66+ markets listed (adding more)
- Mutiple partnerships live
Things are only beginning for @popdex_!
Zach Prater retweeted
Your trading volume can earn you perks on @popdex_.
TraderChamber x PopDEX partnership is live.
• Fees back on every trade, credited live
• Bigger rebates for bigger traders
• A weekly USDT draw on top
Enter the chamber: traderchamber.com
Zach Prater retweeted
𝗩𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗱 $𝟮 𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗺𝗲.
Five months ago it was a closed beta on two exchanges, with about ten people trading on it.
Today it's 2,000+ wallets, 20,000+ sessions and 11 exchanges.
If you're new here, this is Vesper.
Vesper is a trading engine for perpetual DEXs. It does the job of a professional market-making desk: it quotes both sides of the order book, manages risk, and decides on its own when to trade and when to stay out. For years, this kind of trading belonged to funds. We built Vesper so anyone with a wallet can run it.
Here's what the last five months looked like.
We integrated exchange after exchange: Ondo Perps, Entropy, Arcus, RISEx, Lighter, Perpl, BULK, QFEX, TxFlow, Phoenix and PopDEX.
We built delta-neutral modes. Vesper trades on two exchanges at the same time and keeps you hedged, so you earn volume and points without betting on where the market goes.
We brought stocks, gold and indices into the same engine, trading around the clock.
And we became partners with the exchanges we trade on.
Thank you to the first ten who trusted Vesper when it was just an idea on two exchanges, and to every one of the 2,000 who came after.
$2 billion is our biggest milestone so far.
Our journey is only beginning.
Zach Prater retweeted
PopDEX is a perpetual DEX focused on capital efficiency and returning 100% of protocol value to real contributors🔥
I’ve been actively creating content and introducing my community to it for several months.
Happy to keep building with the team 🤝
My code: START
Poppers, we’d love your help bringing more traders to PopDEX and making it better.
Our Ambassador Program is now open for applications. Whether you trade, create content, run a community or have useful feedback, we’d love to hear from you. You don’t need a big following.
There’s a monthly cash pool for ambassadors, alongside extra weekly MegaPop Tickets and better referral rebates.
Apply below. We’ll review the first wave of applications before opening the reward pools.
Let’s build this together.
popdex.org/ambassador
Zach Prater retweeted
JUST IN: Jensen Huang, CEO of NVIDIA, resigns.
$NVDA is having quite a week 👀
Trade it on PopDEX: app.popdex.xyz/trade/futures…
Zach Prater retweeted
Poppers, we’d love your help bringing more traders to PopDEX and making it better.
Our Ambassador Program is now open for applications. Whether you trade, create content, run a community or have useful feedback, we’d love to hear from you. You don’t need a big following.
There’s a monthly cash pool for ambassadors, alongside extra weekly MegaPop Tickets and better referral rebates.
Apply below. We’ll review the first wave of applications before opening the reward pools.
Let’s build this together.
popdex.org/ambassador
Zach Prater retweeted
for the people who still haven’t looked at popdex @popdex_ properly, here’s the full picture 👇
the numbers first. popdex is now #13 on defillama’s perp dex rankings:
$144m in 24h volume
$1.57b in 7d volume, up 48.7% week on week
$4.18b in 30d volume
$96m in open interest
less than a month after opening to the public
what it is:
- a trader-first perp dex running a CLOB on its own L1, with 100ms blocks and instant finality
- open beta since 19 oct. no invite code anymore
- closed beta alone did $4.5b+ in volume with $70m in LP capital
- backed by a $30m strategic seed led by foresight ventures
- crypto, RWAs, indices and equities, with no extra liquidation fees
the part i'm focusing on right now: megapop
- 40% of popdex’s net trading fees go into a weekly onchain prize pool
- every eligible trade earns pop tickets, each with a random 6-digit number
- each week tickets get matched against a hash from public bitcoin block data. more matching digits, bigger payout
- unclaimed prizes roll into the next draw, so the pool keeps growing
- every ticket has its own odds, so small traders can hit the top tier too
the mega prize is 98k this epoch, again i'm hoping to win it
and right now there’s a 2x early trader multiplier on tickets for the first 6 weeks of open beta
how i actually use it:
i don’t gamble on direction. i run delta-neutral funding arb with popdex as one of the legs, paired against @variational_io and @TxFlow_L1. funding pays me, and every leg i run on popdex stacks megapop tickets on the side
hedged positions, funding income and a lottery ticket on every trade. that’s the play
some interesting funding spreads showing up today on @popdex_ @variational_io @TxFlow_L1
nat gas is dominating the screener today. when you see a number that big, you check it and it actually holds up.
best opportunities on my radar:
$XNG - 899.5% APR | Long Variational → Short TxFlow
$XBR - 169.1% APR | Long PopDEX → Short TxFlow
$MSTR - 63.6% APR | Long Variational → Short TxFlow
$MSTR - 34.0% APR | Long Variational → Short PopDEX
the ones catching my eye:
$XNG (nat gas) is the headline. 899.5% APR, and this one is worth looking at twice - 86% sustainability, LOW spread risk, $431k OI, and a break-even of 1.6 hours. that combination doesn’t usually show up at this APR. it means the spread is wide but it’s holding, the books are deep enough to size into, and you’re recovering costs before the end of the first session.
$MSTR is showing up on two pairs simultaneously - variational → txflow at 63.6% (81% sustainability, MED risk, $102k OI, 22h break-even) and variational → popdex at 34.0% (74% sustainability, MED risk, $26k OI). two different venue spreads on the same underlying. worth noting if you want layered exposure.
$XBR (brent oil) at 169.1% looks attractive but the sustainability is 51% - right on the edge. LOW risk and $248k OI are good, but that sustainability number means the spread has been inconsistent. worth watching before sizing.
also @popdex_ MegaPop raffle is live this epoch. MEGA prize is now 105,000 USDT (match 6/6). SUPER prize is 20,000 USDT (match 5/6). every trade on popdex gets you entries. the arb yield is already the reason to be here, the raffle is just running on top of it.
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app.txflow.com/r/TXGIVENO
app.popdex.xyz/referral?refe…
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Building a platform around your users is powerful!
Every user opinion shapes our platform into what users want us to become and the tiniest detail can make a big impact!
@popdex_ is built for real traders, their feedback shapes our roadmap & platform!
Trade. Pop. Repeat.
Zach Prater retweeted
🗣️ Let me share a little rumor about @popdex_:
Since Bitget has become unavailable in Japan, especially, its DEX version, PopDEX, seems well-positioned to become mainstream in Japan in the coming period.
Also, it looks like the newly launched app has been getting quite positive feedback. Apparently, the UI/UX is really good.
I've also started working on this weekend's raffle.
I'm looking forward to some exciting announcements from @ZacPrater in the coming days.
👉 app.popdex.xyz/tools/app-lau…
[%20 fee discount]
Zach Prater retweeted
From $297 to $26,811 net PnL across 117 fills on PopDEX.
One $BTC short. Here's how it played out.
Sat out for a week. Shorted the Nov 9 breakdown at $74,969. Rode a swing from +$16K to below zero, then took profit at $73,032.
And these fills on PopDEX also got the trader MegaPop Tickets.
Trade your PnL. Pop for the prize.💜