$HELLO Update: DEX Revenue Sharing + Ecosystem Overview

The Spaces covered Hello Labs’ weekly ecosystem update with host Nathan alongside panelists Bunny and Shotgun. They walked newcomers through Hello Club’s staking-based revenue share, primarily fed by Hello Trade/DEX and the new prediction markets. Nathan outlined Hello DEX’s cross-chain support (BSC, Ethereum, Base), its aggregator, and the core differentiator: 50% of trading fees are returned to listed projects, aligning with a broader flywheel that pairs DEX listings, Killer Whales Live marketing, community voting, and staking rewards. The team recapped last week’s Killer Whales Markets predictions (a near-miss SOL level, Bitcoin ranges vs. 90k/80k thresholds, and a missed NFL TD prop), and highlighted an active market with 20,000 HELLO skewed to “No” on “≥2 of 4 predictions correct.” To improve liquidity and participation, they will seed both sides of weekly markets (~$50 each) via a company account for tax clarity. A major segment discussed the inevitability of “live investing,” referencing Mika’s post; the team described compliant paths that route interest from the live show to DEX tokens, avoiding on-air final deals while exploring pre-allocation mechanics subject to legal/KYC. They also previewed more Killer Whales Live this year and scaling next year, invited feedback to make KW Markets more engaging, and reminded listeners to join Telegram, stake HELLO, and apply for KW Live.

Hello Labs / Killer Whales Community Space — Ecosystem, Markets, and Live Investing Discussion

Participants and Roles

• Nathan (Host, Hello Labs). Led the session, covered ecosystem updates, product walkthroughs, and market/predictions.
• Bunny (Ambassador; Killer Whales Live judge). Shared views on markets, voting mechanics, and live-investing practicality.
• Shotgun (Ambassador). Commented on markets, predictions, and vision alignment.
• Sander (Hello Labs tech lead; absent). Typically provides technical deep-dives; was pulled into a call.
• Others referenced: Maurice (team member; gave a BTC prediction), Rodney Sorenson (host of Killer Whales Live premiere), Jonathan King (Coinbase; whale/judge), Ila (whale/judge), Mika (X creator; posted about live investing and prediction markets).

Ecosystem Overview and Revenue Sharing

Hello Club (Community Rewards via HELLO Staking)

• Positioning: The community rewards hub for the Hello Labs ecosystem.
• Revenue sources shared to stakers:
  • Hello DEX (aka Hello Trade) trading fees
  • TV and partnership revenues (Killer Whales franchise)
  • Prediction market fees
• Mechanics:
  • Tiered staking: larger HELLO locks receive larger reward allocations.
  • Reward allocation percentages fluctuate dynamically based on actual ecosystem revenue.
  • Interface update for Hello Club is planned in the coming weeks.

Hello DEX / Hello Trade (Fee-Sharing DEX + Aggregator)

• Chains supported: BSC, Ethereum, Base.
• Aggregator behavior:
  • Users can trade most pairs, even if the asset isn’t directly listed on Hello DEX.
  • However, the 50% fee-share to projects applies only when they directly list on Hello DEX.
• Project revenue share:
  • 50% of trading fees on listed pairs are returned to the listed project/founder as recurring revenue.
  • Hello Labs provides an ROI calculator so projects can estimate potential revenue based on volume.
• Listing:
  • Free, self-service listing available; founders can reach out to the team for support.
• Integration with shows:
  • Listed projects can pitch on Killer Whales Live, pairing listing with live marketing, community voting, and post-show engagement.

Prediction Markets: Structure, Current Week, and Seeding Plan

Weekly Killer Whales Markets Predictions

• Format: Each episode’s panelists provide predictions; a market is created around the outcome.
• Active market discussed: “Will at least 2 of the 4 predictions be accurate?”
  • Closure: Ends in ~24 hours (referenced as November 26).
  • Pot size: 20,000 (referred to as KILO in one instance and HELLO in another; the pot is 20,000 tokens).
  • Payout logic: If you back the winning side (Yes/No), you claim the opposing side’s staked amount proportionally; small stakes can capture outsized rewards when skew is heavy.
• Panel’s predictions and interim outcomes:
  • Bunny: NFL prop (new dad “Leo Shakira” to score a TD). Player had strong stats (double-digit receptions, ~100 yards) but did not score; prediction currently wrong.
  • Shotgun: Solana to reach $120. Intraday low was ~$120.66, extremely close to the target; uncertain within time window.
  • Nathan: Bitcoin to remain below $90k. Still plausible as of discussion.
  • Maurice: Bitcoin to reach $80k. Market briefly bottomed around ~$80,822; “technically” close to the call, but not exactly as suggested.
• Observations:
  • Most stakers leaned toward “No” (low confidence the panel gets 2/4 right); Nathan joked it looks like “free $80” if “Yes” wins given skew.
• Liquidity seeding plan:
  • Hello Labs will seed the Yes/No sides weekly (example target: ~$50 each side; ~$100 total) to bootstrap engagement.
  • Administrative update: Nathan flagged tax/account constraints when funding from personal wallets; the company will set up accounts to deploy funds cleanly.
• Scheduling note: Killer Whales Markets moves to Wednesday this week (Thanksgiving), back to Thursday thereafter.

Killer Whales Live: Format, Voting, and Integration

Live Show Mechanics and Community Voting

• Structure:
  • Panel of three whales/judges (example: Bunny, Ila, Jonathan King).
  • Projects pitch live; the community votes in real time via QR code or directly at vote.hello.one (Sink or Swim).
  • Live chat accompanies the broadcast, though whales focus on the pitch flow.
• Rationale for community voting:
  • Allows whales, including those affiliated with institutions (e.g., Coinbase’s Jonathan King), to speak candidly without their votes being misconstrued as institutional endorsements.
  • Puts actual decision energy in the community’s hands while whales provide informed critique.
• Marketing flywheel:
  • Projects are announced ahead of time → pre-show promotion across X, YouTube, and community channels.
  • Pitch on the show → live engagement and voting → post-show momentum.
  • Pair with Hello DEX listing → projects receive recurring fee-share revenue; community gains a clear path to trade/invest their tokens.
• Bunny’s perspective:
  • Found the voting mechanic “so sick.” Enjoyed subbing in as a whale and looks forward to future broadcasts.
  • Light-hearted note: considering a judge’s costume (wig and gavel) for on-camera presence.
• Operational notes:
  • Premiere featured host Rodney Sorenson.
  • Nathan teased possible hidden updates on the Killer Whales Live page.

Timeline and Scale-Up (as stated)

• Nathan said Hello Labs aims to produce one more Killer Whales Live episode before the end of 2025 and then go “full force” in 2026. This was presented as forward-looking and subject to refinement based on early feedback from the premiere and subsequent episodes.

Live Investing Concept and Legal/UX Considerations

External Signal: Mika’s Post on Live Investing + Prediction Markets

• Mika suggested Shark Tank-style live formats with prediction partners (e.g., Polymarket) and real-time investing tabs.
• Nathan noted this closely mirrors Hello Labs’ direction; Killer Whales account engaged with her post.
• Shotgun’s take: Community appetite for bonding around interactive business content is real; the premiere’s voting turnout supports this.

Practicality, Compliance, and Integration Options

• Bunny’s view:
  • Fully live investing may not be strictly necessary (e.g., Love Island betting isn’t live, yet prediction markets work); predicted complexities in KYC/legal if buying company equity live.
• Nathan’s clarification:
  • Hello’s current path focuses on token-based flows via Hello DEX, not equity.
  • Earlier concept: users pre-allocate funds to a whale they follow; if a whale swims a listed project, the allocation auto-invests. This was deprioritized when the show shifted to community voting rather than whales casting sink/swim.
  • Near-term priority is robust, smooth linkage from show → DEX listing/trading, maximizing ease of action after a pitch.
  • Legal diligence remains essential; any “paired investment” features would be designed to be viable within applicable constraints.

Market Discussion and Observations

• General sentiment:
  • Meme coins could rally even if broader market stalls; the timeline felt revived by recent moves.
  • Solana volatility highlighted; BTC path watched closely relative to predictions.
• Tools and indexes:
  • CoinMarketCap was observed promoting an index; team debated CMC vs. DexScreener for practical use (DexScreener favored for breadth of launches; CMC for quick checks).
• Trading examples:
  • Aggregator enables swapping common pairs (e.g., USDT) even where a specific token may not be directly listed on Hello DEX; direct listing is required for projects to receive fee shares.

Community Engagement and Operations

• Calls to action:
  • Retweet, like, and join the livestream; cross-audio between X Space and the Killer Whales account was set up.
  • Join the Hello Telegram; Nathan will push a new Telegram promo post.
  • Stake HELLO in Hello Club to share ecosystem revenues.
  • Founders: pursue free self-service listings on Hello DEX (50% fee share to projects); team available for support.
  • Apply for Killer Whales Live via Hello Labs website.
• Navigation:
  • All key links are pinned at the top of the Hello Labs X page via Linktree or on the Hello Labs site.
• Scheduling:
  • Killer Whales Markets: Wednesday at 1 PM EST this week (Thanksgiving adjustment), typically Thursdays.
  • Hello Club Spaces: next Tuesday.

Key Takeaways

• Hello Labs is actively operationalizing a flywheel that connects:
  • Hello DEX fee-sharing (50% back to listed projects)
  • Hello Club staking (community share of ecosystem revenues)
  • Killer Whales Live (community voting, live pitch format, and pre/post-show marketing)
  • Prediction markets (engaging weekly forecasts whose fees also feed rewards)
• Prediction markets will receive regular liquidity seeding; company accounts will fund rather than personal wallets, aligning with tax/compliance.
• Community voting is central to Killer Whales Live, enabling candid whale participation without institutional signaling risks.
• Live-investing integration is being explored carefully; near-term focus is seamless post-show token trading via Hello DEX, with any “paired investment” features designed around legal/UX constraints.
• Interface updates (Hello Club/DEX) and more live shows are on the roadmap; one additional episode targeted before end of 2025, with a bigger scale-up in 2026 (as currently stated).