
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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@popdex_ is built for real traders, their feedback shapes our roadmap & platform!
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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]
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.💜
Zach Prater retweeted
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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some interesting funding spreads showing up today on @popdex_ @variational_io @TxFlow_L1
a broad range of setups across RWA and crypto pairs. top of the board is competitive today.
best opportunities on my radar:
$COIN - 23.3% APR | Long PopDEX → Short TxFlow
$MU - 23.0% APR | Long Variational → Short TxFlow
$EWY - 22.5% APR | Long PopDEX → Short TxFlow
$COIN - 21.4% APR | Long Variational → Short TxFlow
$WLD - 18.4% APR | Long Variational → Short PopDEX
the ones catching my eye:
$MU is the standout today. 81% sustainability, LOW spread risk, $489k OI - deepest book on the board by a wide margin. break-even is 1.7 days. if you’re running delta-neutral, this is the cleanest combination of size, speed and durability i’m seeing.
$COIN (variational → txflow) has the highest sustainability at 86% and LOW risk. worth noting COIN also shows up in the popdex leg at 23.3% same underlying, two different venue pairs running simultaneously.
$WLD at 18.4% is a cross-venue spread (variational → popdex). 80% sustainability, LOW risk, $59k OI.
$XNG flashed 536.2% (long TxFlow → short Variational). that number is an outlier — means one side has likely spiked hard. check depth and sustainability 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.
grab some free volume today
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app.txflow.com/r/TXGIVENO
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Zach Prater retweeted
How do you earn 340.4% APR without picking a direction, and climb the @popdex_ trading competition at the same time?
Short $SMSN on @popdex_ , long on @OndoPerps , collect the funding spread.
The PopDEX leg counts toward the $70K competition, and PopDEX takes no cut of funding.
Find pairs like this with TrueNorth’s Arbitrage Scanner.
PopDEX @popdex_ is now live on TrueNorth.
Scan funding spreads, open both legs in one click, and keep both protected with matched TP/SL.
On PopDEX, 40% of net protocol fees fund the weekly MegaPop prize pool.
Try it → truenorth.xyz
Zach Prater retweeted
+$35 collected in funding within 6 hours of holding a $4,000 DN.
net spread + fees on both legs = $2.6564 + $2.2 = $4.8564
Net funding = $30..
Some of the most profitable funding I have encountered lately came from @popdex_
If you are into DN arbitrage, you can get a distinct amount of opportunities from popdex..
Thanks for playing... 🫡
You just gotta love collecting funding from @popdex_
+$13 collected in funding on $SAMSUNG within 3 hours by holding the short leg on Popdex.
To open my DN, I paired Popdex and TXflow together.
Funding on Popdex is around 2186% annually while funding on TXflow is around 156% annually.
The net funding is around 2030% annually.
To open a DN position on $SAMSUNG via Popdex, do the following:
- Open an account on popdex via ( app.popdex.xyz/tools/app-lau…) if you haven't created one.
- Deposit $USDT via the arbitrum chain into popdex.
- Open an account on Txflow via ( app.txflow.com/r/TXSAM6170)
- Deposit some stables on there.
- Open the short leg of $SAMSUNG on Popdex to collect funding.
- Open the long leg of $SAMSUNG on txflow to balance your position. ( Liquidity is thin here so be careful, bls. )
Close your positions once funding flips.
This set up enables you to push volume, collect megapop tickets on popdex and collect points on txflow for free without having to pay fees from your pocket.
If you are a poor trader like me, Pivot to DNs today.
Thanks for playing and gPOP.
Zach Prater retweeted
You just gotta love collecting funding from @popdex_
+$13 collected in funding on $SAMSUNG within 3 hours by holding the short leg on Popdex.
To open my DN, I paired Popdex and TXflow together.
Funding on Popdex is around 2186% annually while funding on TXflow is around 156% annually.
The net funding is around 2030% annually.
To open a DN position on $SAMSUNG via Popdex, do the following:
- Open an account on popdex via ( app.popdex.xyz/tools/app-lau…) if you haven't created one.
- Deposit $USDT via the arbitrum chain into popdex.
- Open an account on Txflow via ( app.txflow.com/r/TXSAM6170)
- Deposit some stables on there.
- Open the short leg of $SAMSUNG on Popdex to collect funding.
- Open the long leg of $SAMSUNG on txflow to balance your position. ( Liquidity is thin here so be careful, bls. )
Close your positions once funding flips.
This set up enables you to push volume, collect megapop tickets on popdex and collect points on txflow for free without having to pay fees from your pocket.
If you are a poor trader like me, Pivot to DNs today.
Thanks for playing and gPOP.
Zach Prater retweeted
THE BEST PERP DEX GUIDE FOR SMALL BUDGETS!
One of the questions I get most often is: "I don't have much capital. What should I do?"
I thought about what you can do with the least amount of capital and at the lowest possible cost, and put together this guide for you.
1- @risextrade - @Lighter_xyz DN strategy
Or @risextrade - @TxFlow_L1 DN strategy.
RiseX has one of the most rewarding OI-based systems.
You can open a position, leave it open for weeks without closing it, and still earn very good points.
If you prefer farming RiseX against itself, that's also an option.
Farming with Lighter creates even lower costs since you pay no fees.
TxFlow also rewards OI quite well. If you're looking for something new instead of Lighter, it's a good alternative.
This would be my first choice for keeping costs low.
You can farm points on two perp DEXs for weeks without paying anything.
2- Farming @OndoPerps through MM bots
You have plenty of options here:
@vesper_mm, @arbital_xyz, @tread_fi...
Each has its own advantages.
But why OndoPerps?
Here's why:
- If I were you, I'd take advantage of the current 50% discount before they switch to the new fee structure on November 14.
- You can earn very good points at an extremely low cost.
- They would need to distribute less than 0.2% of their airdrop allocation for you to end up losing money. I've published an analysis on this, so please check it out.
- They also distribute $250K in weekly USDC rewards.
I used Vesper this week.
You can earn 2K-4K points with just $50-$100 in costs, without having to do much yourself.
OndoPerps is one of the most underrated perp DEXs out there.
You can also use it through TreadFi and farm the TreadFi Season 2 airdrop at the same time.
3- @TxFlow_L1 & @tread_fi
TreadFi won't charge developer fees on these trades for a while.
TxFlow is also still at the very beginning of its points program.
You can earn very good points with just $20-$50 per week.
4- @arcus_xyz & @risextrade DN strategy through @vesper_mm
I haven't tried this myself, but people using it seem very happy with the results.
Just like the first strategy, you can farm efficiently with zero costs.
However, there's one important difference you shouldn't overlook:
While RiseX gives significant points for keeping your position open, Arcus won't reward you as generously if you leave your position open without closing it during the second week.
That's why I personally don't prefer this strategy.
5- Farming @arcus_xyz with MM bots
Arcus has temporarily set fees to zero for trades made through MM bots.
I tested it through @vesper_mm, and the fees were indeed zero.
I also tried it through @tread_fi, where the fees were zero as well.
You can do some interesting low-cost farming for just $30-$50 per week.
Last week, I saw people spending $20 and earning 10-20 points with this strategy.
6- @reya_xyz
AI has now entered the picture on Reya.
I believe they may reward users who interact with AI features and trade spot.
Why?
Because there aren't many users in these categories yet.
Less crowded areas are always valuable.
I think it's worth taking a look.
With Season 2 underway, you might be able to build up some interesting capital on Reya.
7- @popdex_
PopDex's interesting retroactive rewards have caught my attention.
So far, MegaPop has focused quite heavily on raffles.
But I expect some attractive retroactive rewards, along with additional surprises.
Every 15 days so far, PopDex has returned more than I've spent on it.
And I believe there's still more upside to come.
🤖 Made with AI
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 🔥
PopDEX @popdex_ is now live on TrueNorth.
Scan funding spreads, open both legs in one click, and keep both protected with matched TP/SL.
On PopDEX, 40% of net protocol fees fund the weekly MegaPop prize pool.
Try it → truenorth.xyz
Zach Prater retweeted
We've officially entered the third epoch, and rewards from the previous epoch have been distributed to all participants!
Don't forget to check out the Statistics on our website.
pinsider.org/statistics
A special thanks to everyone who's been with us and continues to support! 💜
PopDEX x Pinsider statistics
pinsider.org/statistics
We've added a new section to Pinsider that shares some interesting campaign insights. I'd love for you all to check it out!
Also, Epoch 3 is officially live! 🎉
Huge thanks to everyone who has helped and continues to help incubate Pinsider.
Interestingly, we've been getting messages from people who want to join specifically for the trading volume leaderboard.
We're going to give it a try on an experimental basis, and I hope it gives them a good reason to get onboarded to @popdex_.
And finally, a special thanks to the following MVPs:
Zach Prater retweeted
PopDEX @popdex_ is now live on TrueNorth.
Scan funding spreads, open both legs in one click, and keep both protected with matched TP/SL.
On PopDEX, 40% of net protocol fees fund the weekly MegaPop prize pool.
Try it → truenorth.xyz
Zach Prater retweeted
Presently, @popdex_ is ranked 13th on defillama but for some weird reasons,it does not have as much hype as perps that are below it in terms of OI.
I guess it is because they are yet to start a points program cause the other perps in question are currently running a points program.
If you are looking to get an early exposure to @popdex_ , participating in the megapop campaign is a sure way to collect free tickets while trading or running DNs via popdex.
I actively use DNs to trade on Popdex so the Pop tickets I collect are literally free since the funding pays for my fees.
If a points program decides to come through in the future, I am on the right path already.
Looking forward to seeing how this would play out.
Stay tuned for more updates...
Zach Prater retweeted
We have an employee who never sleeps and never takes a day off.
Since launch on @popdex_, it has run $2.5M in volume for users and earned them 50 tickets.
While you drink your coffee or sit at work, it does its job.
Its name is Vesper. Its first shift with you can start today.
Let Agents power your POP 🫧💥
Funding arbs without the tab-hopping. Matched positions without the manual work. Maker fees that leave more room for your PnL. Only made possible by @get_truenorth x PopDEX💜
Click less, automate more, and enjoy the addtional rewards.
PopDEX @popdex_ is now live on TrueNorth.
Scan funding spreads, open both legs in one click, and keep both protected with matched TP/SL.
On PopDEX, 40% of net protocol fees fund the weekly MegaPop prize pool.
Try it → truenorth.xyz
PopDEX x Pinsider statistics
pinsider.org/statistics
We've added a new section to Pinsider that shares some interesting campaign insights. I'd love for you all to check it out!
Also, Epoch 3 is officially live! 🎉
Huge thanks to everyone who has helped and continues to help incubate Pinsider.
Interestingly, we've been getting messages from people who want to join specifically for the trading volume leaderboard.
We're going to give it a try on an experimental basis, and I hope it gives them a good reason to get onboarded to @popdex_.
And finally, a special thanks to the following MVPs:
Zach Prater retweeted
💫 @popdex_ MEGAPOP ÇEKİLİŞİ Dönem #3, Sonuçları:
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app.popdex.xyz/en/trade/futu…
> Popdex'in en büyük ödülünü gene kimse alamadı ama 2. en büyük ödülünü bu hafta üç trader 5 haneli eşleşmeyi başardı ve Süper Ödül'den 20.551 USDT'yi paylaştılar.
Her biri yaklaşık 6.850 USDT aldı.
> Tüm ödül kademelerinde, 4.742 kazanan Bilet 51.471 USDT kazandı.
> 205.416 USDT ise bir sonraki dönemin havuzuna devredildi.
> Popdex ekibi, topluluğu dinliyor.
Topluluk talepleri, yeni varlık listeleme ve mekanizmalarındaki iyileştirmeleri şekillendirmeye yardımcı oluyor; daha fazla entegrasyon ve özellik de hazırlık aşamasında.
> Bir sonraki çekiliş 16 Kasım'da saat 03:00 UTC'de.
POP DRAW Epoch #3 💥 #ProofOfPop
Pop Hash: 504655
Verify it onchain: blockchain.com/explorer/bloc…
Three traders matched 5 digits this week, sharing 20,551 USDT from the Super Prize, with approximately 6,850 USDT each. Thank you to everyone who traded, shared feedback, and joined this round. 💜
Across all prize tiers, 4,742 winning Tickets received 51,471 USDT, while 205,416 USDT rolls into the next epoch’s pool. The biggest Pop is still waiting for its trader.
Beyond the draw, we’re listening. Community requests are helping shape new asset listings and improvements to our mechanisms, with more integrations and features in preparation.
The next draw is November 16 at 3 AM UTC. Check your results, keep the feedback coming, and we’ll see you in the next round. 👀
POP DRAW Epoch #3 💥 #ProofOfPop
Pop Hash: 504655
Verify it onchain: blockchain.com/explorer/bloc…
Three traders matched 5 digits this week, sharing 20,551 USDT from the Super Prize, with approximately 6,850 USDT each. Thank you to everyone who traded, shared feedback, and joined this round. 💜
Across all prize tiers, 4,742 winning Tickets received 51,471 USDT, while 205,416 USDT rolls into the next epoch’s pool. The biggest Pop is still waiting for its trader.
Beyond the draw, we’re listening. Community requests are helping shape new asset listings and improvements to our mechanisms, with more integrations and features in preparation.
The next draw is November 16 at 3 AM UTC. Check your results, keep the feedback coming, and we’ll see you in the next round. 👀
Zach Prater retweeted
big shoutout to this week’s popdex creators!
loved seeing people share real experiences instead of just repeating announcements. trade recaps, honest feedback, useful tips and creative videos are what make a community grow.
congrats to all 5 winners on the creator of the week role and the extra pop ticket for epoch #4.
keep creating, keep sharing and keep building with @popdex_ .
the best content comes from real experiences.
Zach Prater retweeted
some interesting funding spreads showing up today on @variational_io × @TxFlow_L1 × @popdex_
best opportunities on my radar:
→ POL: 31.5% APR | long TxFlow, short Variational | 84% sustainability | LOW risk | $69k OI | 1.5d break-even
→ MORPHO: 29.6% APR | long TxFlow, short Variational | 81% sustainability | MED risk | $107k OI | 2.2d break-even
→ MSTR: 29.0% APR | long Variational, short TxFlow | 83% sustainability | MED risk | $40k OI | 1.7d break-even
→ WTI: 28.4% APR | long Variational, short PopDEX | 90% sustainability | LOW risk | $422k OI | 1.8d break-even
→ MINA: 25.7% APR | long TxFlow, short Variational | 84% sustainability | LOW risk | $61k OI | 3.0d break-even
→ AERO: 23.5% APR | long TxFlow, short Variational | 88% sustainability | MED risk | $505k OI | 2.7d break-even
the ones catching my eye:
WTI oil at 28.4% with $422k OI and 90% sustainability is the standout today - deepest liquidity on the list, LOW risk, 1.8 day break-even. that’s a rare combo
AERO has the most depth overall at $505k OI - MED risk but 88% sustainability holds up well
skip CHIP (45% sustainability, HIGH risk) and PENDLE (31% sustainability) - the numbers look good on paper but those don’t hold
CYBER at 282.4% is the screamer at the top. treat it as noise unless you size tiny and are ready for it to snap shut
also - every trade you place on PopDEX earns MegaPop raffle entries. current mega prize is 106,461 usdt (match 6 numbers). second prize is 20,287 usdt. you’re stacking yield and lottery tickets at the same time, automatically
fund the spread. collect the difference. repeat
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app.txflow.com/r/TXGIVENO
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daily delta-neutral funding arb | @variational_io × @TxFlow_L1 × @popdex_
scanner @profundingpro is showing 159 pairs. topping the list hard today.
best opportunities on my radar:
→ $SOXL: 171.3% APR | long Variational, short PopDEX
→ $MSTR: 58.9% APR | long Variational, short PopDEX
→ $AAOI: 58.9% APR | long Variational, short TxFlow
→ $TIA: 22.0% APR | long TxFlow, short Variational
→ $1000BONK: 20.3% APR | long TxFlow, short Variational
→ $XLM: 18.7% APR | long TxFlow, short PopDEX
the ones catching my eye:
$TIA at 22% with $309k OI is the standout - best depth on the list, 91% sustainability, 3 day break-even. solid core position
$MSTR and AAOI both sitting at 58.9% is interesting - MED risk and thin OI on both so keep size small, but the APR is real
$SOXL at 171.3% is wild. treat it as a small play, not a core one. outlier APRs like this compress fast
also worth noting: every trade on PopDEX earns MegaPop raffle entries. current mega prize is 105,461 usdt. second prize is 20,087 usdt. you’re farming yield AND stacking raffle tickets at the same time
use isolated margin. one bad side doesn’t blow the whole book.
fund the spread. collect the difference. repeat.
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