🌊YAPline: special episode w/ @axldefi powered by @wolfswapdotapp

@ripchillpillSep 19, 2025

The Spaces brought a two-part session: a fast-paced InfoFi weekly recap followed by a deep dive with Alex, founder of WolfSwap on Cronos. In the recap, hosts Chill and R2, with Dibs and Monica, covered a surge of campaigns and TGEs: MetaMask token tease driving mindshare, Kaito platform tweaks to clarify terms and conditions, and a slate of active or upcoming programs (Alora, CPM, Hanna Network, Talos, Koaland leaderboard, Portal to Bitcoin, Aptos, Limits, NEAR leaderboard, Maverick Network’s multi-season shift, OG Labs/Hanna/Norma, and Novastra’s Oct 15 TGE on Kaito Capital Launchpad). They emphasized accountability and fair rewards for small accounts, contrasting Kaito’s responsiveness with Wallchain’s defensive posture. The second segment spotlighted Cronos and WolfSwap’s gamified trading stack: Season 15 (largest yet), trading contests, multi-chain integrations (incl. Katana), and Amplify—WolfSwap’s creator rewards program. Alex announced the Wolfies NFT (5,212 supply; $36–$40; Oct 7, full moon) with a novel “backed by protocol revenue” burn-to-redeem model for instant liquidity. Practical guidance covered bridging to Cronos, earning routes (contests, seasons, 45% APR on MOON pools), Discord as the comms hub, and a strong anti-bot stance for fair creator rewards.

InfoFi recap + Wolf Swap deep dive (Twitter Spaces notes)

Participants and roles

Chill (host): Moderation, commentary, giveaway logistics, critical takes on platforms and NFTs
R2: Weekly InfoFi recap lead; campaign/snapshot/TGE tracker; process notes on giveaways
Dibs: Co-host; analysis and skepticism; contextualizes platform dynamics
Monica: Community voice; feedback on founders’ communication; asks clarity/alpha questions
Alex (Wolf Swap founder): Guest; overview of Cronos, Wolf Swap product suite, Amplify program, Wolfies NFT launch
Kekov: Community perspective on Wall Chain/Kaito competitiveness
JoJo (Wolf Swap team): Adds views on NFT profitability trend and DeFi tie-ins
Johnny, Kryptonite, Maverick, Weiva, Mideh, Jazzy: Audience Q&A and feedback

Session structure

First ~30 minutes: InfoFi recap (R2) and platform discussion (Kaito, Wall Chain, OpenLedger, campaigns/snapshots/TGEs)
Remainder: Wolf Swap focus with Alex (Cronos catalysts, product suite, Amplify, Wolfies NFTs), audience Q&A, and $100 MOON giveaway

InfoFi weekly recap and market pulse

MetaMask token chatter
- R2 flagged fresh MetaMask token “teasing.” Mindshare spiked quickly after Kaito added it to the PPG Arena, reaching ~18% (mindshare metric via Kaito). Host nostalgia noted similar 2022 frenzy.
Campaigns, snapshots, rewards
- Alora: New campaign structure
  - 70% rewards for OG/long-time community
  - 20% for activity from announcement to TGE
  - 10% allocated to a 24-hour sprint window right before/at TGE
  - R2 views this as a novel dynamic; will watch execution
- CPM: Ran 10k weekly rewards in August; low awareness; congrats to those who captured it
- Hannah Network: Snapshot taken; “1,000 ‘yApes’” cohort referenced for rewards; TGE likely by end of month (date TBD)
- Talos: New campaign live; concerns that “none of rewards is vested” surfaced; R2 advises finding edge where others avoid
- Koaland and Apple One: Snapshot announcements tied to watching leaderboards
TGEs and snapshots (current/near-term)
- Portal to Bitcoin: Season 2 ends; product looks solid; potential big upside if they deliver on safer BTC swaps/bridges
- Aptos: Top 100 snapshot imminent
- Limits: Close of first campaign expected soon
- Rumor: Kaito may launch a leaderboard (to be confirmed)
- NEAR leaderboard: Low competition observed (top 100 not even filled earlier); caution that entry threshold may still be high
- Maverick Network: Late change in reward design to four “seasons”; first snapshot “today,” next-week claims; R2 hasn’t deeply researched yet
- Pending TGEs this month: OG Labs (rumored Monday, not confirmed), “Norma” (registration requirement), Hannah Network (plus a parallel Title/Tidal launchpad)
- Next month: Novastra TGE set for Oct 15; also raising on Kaito Capital Launchpad (delayed from earlier expectation)
Process and giveaways (operational clarity)
- Prior space: 57 qualifying comments; time-in-space used to filter eligibility; Grok/Twitter Spaces GPT aided filtering
- Goal is smaller, more loyal participant pools rather than last-minute entrants

Platform transparency, scrutiny, and community handling

Kaito’s T&C update and OpenLedger example
- Chill praised Kaito’s step toward clearer Terms & Conditions but highlighted early confusion:
  - OpenLedger: Campaign said “six months top 200” yet also mentioned “snapshots throughout” (mixed signals)
  - Tagging ambiguity (“tag Kaito and OpenLedger”) can deboost smaller accounts if tags aren’t reciprocated; Chill publicly flagged it, saw the copy adjusted shortly after
- Net: Progress acknowledged; precision in T&Cs is critical to avoid confusion, gaming, or unfairness
Wall Chain debate
- R2 criticized Wall Chain’s defensive posture to feedback; argued feedback should be met with due diligence and constructive iteration
- Dibs commended R2 for pushing from a place of care for InfoFi; noted few top leaderboard participants publicly criticize platforms they benefit from
- Broader point: Kaito has been deeply battle-tested under heavy scrutiny; other platforms (Wall Chain, Panther, Seats, etc.) are only now encountering similar pressure—comparisons should account for this maturity gap
Communication norms
- Monica highlighted that Yihu (Kaito) publicly addressed transparency improvements post-Maverick situation; comms still have room to improve
- Chill’s stance: Leaders should not treat criticism as a personal attack; community-led iteration leads to better outcomes

Wolf Swap deep dive (Cronos, product, incentives)

Origin and scale
- Started building in 2022; after three failed projects, relaunched in 2024 as Wolf Swap with $5k initial liquidity, focused on community-first growth
- Early deployments on Polygon, migrated to Cronos; today: reportedly the most-used product on Cronos with ~2,000 daily users
Product definition and gamification
- Core: Trading platform/DEX aggregator with layered gamification
- Three layers:
  1. Project-hosted Trading Contests (typical prize pools $5k–$10k; formats vary, often top-10 payouts)
  2. Monthly Season Leaderboard (runs from full moon to full moon)
    - Season 15 “The Four Guardians”: estimated ~$20k prize pool driven by rising volumes
  3. Season Airdrops in MOON (Wolf Swap’s token), funded by revenue-based buybacks
Cronos catalysts (as presented by Alex; community reacted with surprise)
- Crypto.com heritage (large mainstream marketing: sports sponsorships, etc.)
- Claims discussed:
  - Trump/CRO narrative: Alex stated that Donald Trump announced a plan to invest $6B into CRO over time (implying ~20% of supply) and that CRO will have a 5% allocation in a Trump ETF, creating mechanical buy pressure
  - Truth Social: Alex asserted that CRO is integrated into Truth Social and US users can earn CRO in-app
- Community response:
  - Dibs: First time hearing; checked headlines; reserved but not dismissive; niche strategy can still onboard effectively
  - Chill: Views landing “the biggest KOL” (Trump) as a massive marketing win if accurate
- Note: These items were discussed as claims during the space; listeners should independently verify details/news before acting
Ecosystem stack
- Wolf Swap: DEX aggregator + gamification
- Wolf Street: Meme-coin launch/trading venue for risk-on participants
- Compounded: Yield optimizer (APR opportunities on Cronos)
- Amplify: InfoFi-style creator rewards (details below)
Multi-chain presence and bridges
- Integrated/partnered with Katana (presence in their dashboard); services span Abstract, Base, Polygon, Katana, and Cronos
- Onboarding to Cronos:
  - CeFi: Crypto.com, MEXC, Gate.io
  - DeFi bridges: Jumper, Meson, XY Finance (mentioned phonetically in space), Synapse Protocol (likely the “synus” Alex referenced)
  - Roadmap: Native internal bridge on Wolf Swap to streamline UX
Token and yields
- MOON (Wolf Swap token): Used for season airdrops; buybacks funded from business revenue
- Example: ~45% APR farm for MOON on Wolf Swap’s Earn page (rates subject to change)

Amplify: Wolf Swap’s InfoFi program

What it is
- An in-house alternative to Kaito: creators earn MOON for content
- Not auto-tracked: users manually submit tweet URLs into Amplify
- 36-hour measurement window; algorithm scores impressions/engagement and discounts bot activity
Payouts and bonuses
- Weekly distributions every Monday at 11:00 UTC
- Everyone with qualifying tweets gets paid; top-25 weekly leaderboard receives a bonus to spur competition
Upcoming changes/alpha
- New season starts Monday
- Wearing a Wolfies PFP will grant extra rewards on Amplify (early alpha shared; subject to team rollout)
Access
- Available via Wolf Swap web: desktop top nav “Amplify”; mobile bottom nav

Wolfies NFT collection (PFP + DeFi backing)

Positioning and utility
- PFPs to consolidate community identity and social capital (not just “utility NFTs”)
- Direct tie to business performance:
  - Part of revenue buys back MOON and locks it in a contract as backing for Wolfies
  - Holders can burn their NFT to claim its backing value (instant liquidity without relying on secondary market bids)
  - Two archetypes supported: passive investors (hold backed NFTs) and active participants (use PFP in Amplify/trading for extra accrual)
Mint details
- Supply: 5,212
- Date: Oct 7 (timed to follow Season 15 end on Oct 6 and align with full moon)
- Price: $36 (whitelist) / $40 (public)
- Mint venue/currency: On Wolf Swap (dedicated Wolfies page); pay in CRO or USDC; bridging support on-site
- Whitelist: Follow Wolfies account for easy WL access (per Alex)
Post-mint trading
- Trading venue not specified on-space; mint will be hosted natively on Wolf Swap
Broader NFT views
- Chill: PFPs remain the best community-building primitive; “utility-first” mints are often bearish unless anchored in a pre-existing, revenue-generating ecosystem
- JoJo: NFT profitability persists if tied to DeFi mechanics; trend is NFTs evolving into financialized access points

Audience Q&A highlights

Getting started on Cronos (Johnny)
- Found 10k CRO in old wallets; Alex suggested:
  - CeFi staking via Crypto.com
  - On Wolf Swap: stake MOON (e.g., 45% APR) or explore community pools; higher-risk plays on Wolf Street
- Reminder from hosts: Not financial advice; don’t use rent money; DYOR
Fairness for small accounts (Mideh)
- Alex: Smaller accounts do earn; claims community members with <1k followers have made ~$2k/month in prior Amplify seasons; bot filtering and manual oversight aim to reward real users
Amplify scope and transparency (Maverick)
- Topics: Earn on any topic via Amplify; posting about Wolf Swap earns bonuses
- Transparency: Users see earnings and progress; anti-bot heuristics are not fully disclosed to prevent gaming
- Payouts: Everyone with qualifying tweets gets paid; top-25 weekly earn extra
Season mechanics (Weiva)
- Season points come from trading; additional bonuses/boosters exist (details in Discord/docs). Season 15 has layered incentives and ranks per token/pairs
Team and staffing (Kekov)
- Alex: Age 31; team of 22 (grew from 2); shipping a new product in 2025; strong Romanian dev presence

Giveaway logistics (today’s space)

Prize: $100 worth of MOON (sponsored by Wolf Swap)
Mechanics: Pinned tweet (“Jumbotron”) with instructions; must be present in-space; time-in-space and comment quality used for eligibility; small pool to reward regulars
Prior benchmark: 57 qualifying comments in last space; winners will be announced post-space (host aims for <24 hours; co-host urged avoiding overpromising)

Key takeaways

InfoFi remains hot: New campaigns, evolving T&Cs, and more active TGEs/snapshots. Clarity in rules is paramount to trust and retention
Kaito vs others: Kaito is more battle-tested and under heavier scrutiny; other platforms are catching up—expect rising standards across the board
Cronos angle: If Alex’s claims around CRO exposure (ETF allocation, Truth Social integration, buy-program) materialize, Cronos may see significant retail inflows; verify independently
Wolf Swap proposition: A DEX aggregator with gamified trading, consistent seasonal airdrops, and an in-house InfoFi program (Amplify) that pays smaller creators weekly
Wolfies NFTs: PFPs backed by MOON buybacks, burn-to-claim backing, and incremental perks across Wolf Swap’s ecosystem; mint priced accessibly and scheduled for Oct 7 (full moon)

Actionable next steps

Track campaigns/TGEs
- Portal to Bitcoin (Season 2 close), Aptos top-100 snapshot, Limits campaign end, NEAR leaderboard (low competition), Maverick Network seasonal shift
- Pending TGEs: OG Labs (unconfirmed), Norma (registration), Hannah Network; Novastra (Oct 15) + Kaito Capital raise
For Wolf Swap
- Explore Amplify: Register, submit tweets manually, aim for weekly payouts; watch Monday’s new season kickoff and Wolfies PFP bonus
- Prepare for Wolfies mint (Oct 7): Secure WL ($36) or public ($40); bridge CRO/USDC via recommended routes or wait for native bridge
- Season 15: Use trading plus boosters; consult Discord/docs for point mechanics
Due diligence
- Independently verify CRO/ETF/Truth Social claims before making investment decisions
- Review Wolf Swap docs, Discord, and product pages (Swap, Earn, Wolf Street, Compounded, Amplify) for current rates, rules, and risks