It’s that time of the week again, Bitizens! The Bittersweet Symphony Challenge in BitLife is live, and you know what that means. This time around, the challenge has been named Shipwrecked Shogun. And the reason for that name will become clear very shortly. Keep reading to learn how to finish this particular challenge.
Don’t forget to check the Challenge Vault if you have it unlocked, you can do all the old BitLife challenges there as well. Check on some of our BitLife guides while you’re here for tips on those.
How to Complete the Shipwrecked Shogun Challenge in BitLife
Be born in the UK.Move to Japan.Become a general in the Japanese army.Own a pirate ship.Survive a shipwreck.
OK, let’s get going!
Being born in the UK is easy; just choose London or any other UK city as your starting locale. Just focus on aging up until you reach age 18 and can earn a bit of cash, you’ll need it for later.
Moving to Japan is a bit of an annoying step, as it both requires a bit of cash and approval. Once your character turns 18, go to ‘Activities’ and select Emigrate. After the application is paid and processed, you’re ready to move.
You will want to have a clean criminal record before you apply as well. Once you apply and join up, it’s time to put in A LOT of work. The job to earn the cash to complete the next few steps is pretty important.
How to Become a General in the Japanese Army
After moving to Japan, you’ll need to join up with the armed forces. This involves going into the Occupation tab and then clicking on Military. You can then choose the branch you want to join up to. Now comes the real work. You will need to grind away at this job for a few years to earn the promotions. Also, make sure to keep those Health and Smarts stats maxed out to maximize your chances of a promotion. After a few more years of work, you can get your way to General in the Japanese Army.
How to Own a Pirate Ship in BitLife
Once you’ve made it this far, it’s time to set sail! Players in BitLife will need a fair amount of cash to afford a pirate ship, so make sure to put in plenty of time in at your job.
Go into the Go Shopping tab under Assets and you can find all the options. Pirate ships can be found under the boat sales options. If it’s not there, just age up and check again. Once you have one, this is where RNG can kind of screw you over.
How to Survive a Shipwreck in BitLife
This is the part in the Shipwrecked Shogun Challenge in BitLife where you need both a bunch of money and good RNG.
When you finally have enough cash ground out to get your hands on the boat, it’s time to go shopping. Get at least about $25,000 in the bank and you’re good to go. Once you turn 18 you need to get your boating license. Once that’s done, it’s time to go shopping for a boat. Head to the Shopping section and visit the Speciality Vehicle Dealers. Select a boat dealer and browse their catalog. Once you have found your dream boat or ship, purchase it. From there, it’s time for the RNG to strike like lightning.
The shipwreck itself is a random event. The fastest way to get into a shipwreck after you’ve done everything else is to get on your boat and take it out for a spin. Repeat this until you have an accident. The outcome of this event is dependent on RNG, and yes, you can get unlucky and not survive.If you manage to die, use the paid rewind feature or start over, those are your only choices.
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Ten Pound Poms star Faye Marsay’s career has been going from strength to strength recently, having appeared in a string of huge shows, including Netflix smash Adolescence.
From getting backlash over a major role to her ‘rivalry’ with Jill Scott, here’s an inside look at the Middlesbrough-born star’s life and career.
Faye is a regular fixture on our screens (Credit: ITV)
Faye Marsay’s rise to fame
Born in Middlesbrough in December 1986, Faye – now 38 – comes from a “typical working class Northern family”. Her mum works as a secretary for the NHS, and her dad is a steelworker and a firefighter.
She landed her first major role in 2008, when she appeared in the movie Helen.
A role in the historical comedy movie Pride followed, as did starring roles in The White Queen on BBC One, Fresh Meat and My Mad Fat Diary.
In 2014, Faye appeared in the Doctor Who Christmas special alongside Peter Capaldi. However, it was her role in Game of Thrones that catapulted her onto the international stage.
The star played the role of The Waif during seasons 5 and 6. Her role in the series was to train Arya Stark during her time in the House of Black and White.
Not only did The Waif torture Arya, but she also tried to kill her.
Faye featured in two seasons of Game of Thrones (Credit: HBO)
‘Backlash’ over Game of Thrones role
Speaking to The Independent in 2023, Faye explained that she’d received a bit of backlash for the role in Game of Thrones.
“After Thrones came out, there was quite intense backlash at one point,” she said.
“Just because of the character I played. [The fans] hated her. Because Maisie [Williams]’ character was, like, the one – and there I am, hitting her with a stick,” she then continued.
Unfortunately, some fans couldn’t tell the difference between fact and fiction, leading to the backlash intensifying. Faye was forced to remove herself from social media for a while until it all died down.
Her digital footprint is still tiny for someone of her star status, though, and that’s a conscious decision. She told the paper: “The thing is, you’ve got to keep something for yourself. This relentless throwing out of who you are. You leave yourself with nothing for you, or your family, or people that look you in your eyeballs instead of through a screen. Those are the people that deserve energy, and they don’t get it if all you’re doing is giving yourself away on the internet every day.”
Faye is also very private about her personal life. As a result, it’s not known if she’s married or even in a relationship.
Faye can be seen in Adolescence at the moment (Credit: Netflix)
‘Challenging’ move
Hailing from the north, Faye was forced to move to London for work – an experience she confessed to finding “challenging”.
Speaking to The Protagonist Magazine, she said: “I found it difficult for the first year I was here, to be honest. The pace and the sheer volume of people took some getting used to. It is an amazing city, though, and I love how there is always something to do or see here,” she then added.
I love it and miss it all the time.
She also spoke fondly of her hometown in the interview.
“It’s where my family is and my oldest friends. The people there are hard-working, lovely and good humoured. The area has had a lot to deal with recently, and yet it still powers on. I love it and miss it all the time,” she confessed.
Jill and Faye had a friendly rivalry as kids (Credit: YouTube)
‘Rivalry’ with Jill Scott
Back before her acting days, Faye was a keen footballer and even played for her local team in Middlesbrough.
It was here that she faced off against future Lioness legend (and I’m A Celebrity winner), Jill Scott. England hero Jill is from nearby Sunderland, and is the same age as Faye.
Speaking to Principle Magazine recently, Faye spoke about the “amazing” experience of playing against Jill.
“I loved football. When I was really young, I played for a local team in Middlesbrough, and they were a great bunch of girls. Sometimes, I played against Jill Scott, which is amazing. She played for a team called Boldon, and we faced each other as kids,” she said.
“She probably doesn’t remember me now, but I distinctly remember this tall, brilliant girl. Their team was excellent. Football was massive in my family — it’s like a religion back home.”
Faye previously said that football was her “one true love” until the age of 16, when, sadly, a knee injury put paid to her footballing career.
Faye Marsay plays Annie on Ten Pound Poms (Credit: BBC)
Ten Pound Poms star Faye Marsay on ‘imposter syndrome’
Following on from her Game of Thrones role, Faye has continued to star in movies and TV shows. In 2016, she appeared in Vera, and starred in the Black Mirror episode Hated by the Nation.
2017 saw her star in Gary Oldman’s The Darkest Hour and alongside David Tennant in You, Me and Him. In 2022, Faye entered the Star Wars universe, portraying Vel Sartha in the hit Disney+ show Andor. She is expected to return in the role in series two later this year.
Given the high-profile roles she’s landed, Faye admitted to Principle that she does get “imposter syndrome from time to time”. However, she added that she knows she’s “very lucky” and doesn’t taken anything for granted.
In 2023, she made her debut in Ten Pound Poms as Annie, a role she has returned to for series two, which is currently airing on BBC One.
She recently expressed interest in doing another series. “If people want to see more then of course, I would be open to doing it. But we don’t know yet,” she told The Sun.
Faye on working with Stephen Graham in Adolescence
She was most recently in Netflix’s mega-hit Adolescence, playing the role of DS Misha Frank, featuring heavily in the first two episodes.
Gushing over the show recently to Principle Magazine, she said: “What struck me most when I read the script was how current it was, how necessary the conversation is, and how important it is to explore these issues through art – whether that’s TV or film – to facilitate discussion.”
She was also full of praise for its co-creator Stephen Graham: “Stephen creates an environment where everyone feels valued, no matter their role. It’s like a football team – he’s the Pep Guardiola, and we’re all working toward winning a championship. He genuinely wants everyone to be at their best and fights for every single person on set. It’s a really safe and supportive environment to be in.
“He genuinely cares – not just about the work, but about the people involved in making it. I don’t want to sound gushy, but he’s a really lovely man who cares about his job and about everybody else.”
Read more: All the clues Netflix will commission series 2 of Adolescence
Ten Pound Poms continues tonight (Sunday, March 30) at 8pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayer. You can stream Adolescence on Netflix now.
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The crypto and NFT gaming space is busier than ever lately, what with prominent games starting to release, token airdrops piling up, and a seemingly constant array of other things happening at all times. It’s a lot to take in!
Luckily, Decrypt’s GG is all over it. And if you need a quick way to get caught up on the latest moves around crypto video games, we’re happy to present This Week in Crypto Games.
Our weekend roundup serves up the biggest news from the past week, along with a few other tidbits you might have missed. We also showcase a few of our original stories from the week.
Biggest news
SEC drops Immutable investigation: The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has closed its investigation into Ethereum gaming platform Immutable with no enforcement action, the company announced Tuesday via a blog post.
Back in October 2024, the Commission issued Immutable a Wells Notice over alleged securities law violations relating to sales of the platform’s IMX token. The SEC had also questioned representations about the token’s backing, particularly regarding a pre-launch investment from Huobi Ventures.
With this investigation now over, Immutable CEO Robbie Ferguson said that the investigation found “zero wrongdoings” and praised his team for continuing to build despite the ominous Wells Notice. The company itself also posted on X, stating that it a “huge win” for Web3 gaming and for “everyone who believes in digital ownership rights.”
The SEC has now dropped the vast majority of its cases and known investigations against crypto firms, following the inauguration of President Donald Trump.
Last year, the SEC issued Immutable a Wells Notice.
That inquiry is now officially closed, with zero findings of wrongdoing, and the SEC is taking no action.
This is a huge win – not just for web3 gaming, but everyone who believes in digital ownership rights.
Let’s build.
— Immutable (@Immutable) March 25, 2025
Off the Grid mainnet: Popular shooter Off the Grid has been running on the GUNZ testnet, built as a dedicated Avalanche L1 chain. On Friday, it was confirmed that GUNZ would transition to its hotly anticipated mainnet on March 31, with the GUN token launching alongside.
This comes after Gunzilla Games Director of Web3 Theodore Agranat estimated a Q1 2025 launch back in December, adding that he wanted the game to be fully featured and polished by then. Since then, a black market for in-game skins has bloomed, showing clear signs that players are keen for the upcoming crypto integration, which will allow in-game items to be sold for crypto.
Forgotten Runiverse launches: Ronin role-playing game Forgotten Runiverse launched in early access on Wednesday, allowing users to master spells and earn rewards as they explore the open fantasy world based on the Ethereum NFT collection, Forgotten Runes Wizard’s Cult.
This comes after three years of development work and more than 1 million hours of testing, according to a post by Ronin Network, which became the game’s new home after it opted to migrate from Ethereum layer-2 network Arbitrum last year.
Now officially live after three playtest periods, the Forgotten Runiverse opens with its first major game content update, named Moonlit Wilds. With this update, players can now access land plots, build new structures, craft and mint items, as well as master up to 32 spells while embarking on quests.
GameStop goes Bitcoin: Video game store turned meme stock icon GameStop updated its investment policy on Tuesday to add “certain cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin” as “permissible investment instruments.” This was then followed by a post on X, formerly known as Twitter, claiming that it is now permitted to use Bitcoin as a “Treasury Reserve Asset.”
The next day, on Wednesday, GameStop announced that it plans to raise $1.3 billion via convertible senior notes in order to fund “general corporate purposes, including the acquisition of Bitcoin.”
This approach takes a leaf out of Strategy’s playbook, as that firm (formerly known as MicroStrategy) has issued billions of dollars worth of convertible senior notes to purchase more Bitcoin. GameStop’s move came just weeks after CEO Ryan Cohen posted a photo on X with Strategy co-founder and Executive Chairman Michael Saylor.
ICYMI
Solana game Star Atlas is collaborating with SingularityNET to integrate AI agents into its online world. There’s a first-person shooter that apparently records every single bullet on-chain via Ethereum layer-2 MegaETH—which its creator admits is just a “silly experiment.”
Solana shooter Nyan Heroes is back with its latest playtest, including its biggest airdrop yet.
🚨Nyan Heroes Playtest 4 is officially HERE! 🚨
Jump in now through April 14th on @EpicGames and fight for glory in 6v6 mayhem! 😼
Pick your Cat Pilot, rack up MEOWs, and show us what you’ve got.
Gunzilla Games, the creator of Off the Grid, acquired and rebooted legendary magazine Game Informer after it was shut down last year. Mobile strategy game Fableborne returned for a closed play test on Ronin. Marblex’s Immutable-based mobile game Self-Made Billionaire is set to launch on April 7, and is ready for pre-order on the App Store now.
The makers of trading card game Parallel launched the title on Android in the Philippines on Tuesday, the first step in a delayed rollout for the mobile versions. The makes of Tokyo Beast, an Immutable-based game, released a launch trailer. Anime-inspired NFT collection Azuki opened pre-orders for starter decks for its upcoming trading card game. Arbitrum game AI Arena started a competition with 500,000 NRN ($18,000) up for grabs. Crypto MMORPG Treeverse went live and started its first season. Kamigotchi, a crypto pet collection game, completed a funding round with 81 participants, adding that mainnet details are coming soon. Immutable trading card game Gods Unchained launched its season two battle pass.
GG spotlight
Here are a few of our original stories from this past week that we think are well worth a weekend read:
Edited by Andrew Hayward
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The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has concluded its investigation into cryptocurrency exchange Crypto.com without pursuing any enforcement action, as announced by the company on March 27.
In October 2024, Crypto.com filed a lawsuit against the SEC after receiving a Wells Notice — a communication indicating that the agency was considering enforcement action.
The notice suggested that the SEC viewed certain tokens traded on Crypto.com’s platform as securities. In response, Crypto.com sued the SEC, arguing that the agency was overstepping its jurisdiction and improperly classifying most cryptocurrencies as securities. This lawsuit was withdrawn in December 2024.
Nick Lundgren, Chief Legal Officer of Crypto.com, commented on the decision: “We are pleased that the current SEC leadership has made the decision to close its investigation into Crypto.com with no enforcement action or settlement.”
Founded in 2016, Crypto.com serves over 140 million customers globally. The company emphasizes its commitment to regulatory compliance, security, and privacy within the cryptocurrency industry.
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This development aligns with a broader trend of the SEC closing investigations into other cryptocurrency firms, including Kraken, Coinbase, and Ripple. The agency has also ceased inquiries into the non-fungible token (NFT) sector, affecting companies such as OpenSea and Yuga Labs, known for the Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC) NFT collection.
The sports betting landscape is constantly evolving as new technologies are adopted. Non-fungible tokens and Web3 technologies are currently at the forefront of change. With the potential for new revenue streams and player engagement, NFTs are expected to make significant improvements in sports betting.
On the other hand, Web3 technologies are called the future of the internet, and since online sports betting is the most dominant factor, its effects will also be potent. Web3 technology has a massive potential for decentralization, and given the fact that crypto betting sites have already adopted blockchain technology, this looks like a match made in heaven.
NFTs and Web3 in Sports Betting Explained
Web3 sports betting works on decentralized applications guided by smart contracts. Smart contracts and dApps are built on blockchain with a focus on decentralization. Blockchain uses cryptocurrency for quick, secure, anonymous, and transparent transactions.
At its core, Web3 is utilized by top crypto betting sites to remove the need for centralizations or intermediaries related to payments. NFTs are unique digital collectibles and tokenized assets that enable easy trade, proof of ownership, and secure authentication.
NFT ownership is also enabled via blockchain, and these tokens can be admission tickets, digital memorabilia, and other assets that boost the overall experience and interactions.
Endless Utility and Interoperability of NFTs
Sports teams, leagues, and betting sites actively utilize Web3 to create new revenue and engagement channels. Blockchain and NFTs make seamless interactions between players, ecosystems, and platforms possible.
For example, a bettor can purchase an NFT from their favorite sports team and use it to unlock unique and lucrative betting opportunities. On the other hand, betting sites can reward loyal putners with exclusive content or assets in the form of NFTs.
This utility and interoperability offer endless possibilities to improve players’ experience and diversify revenue streams.
Reinventing Fantasy Sports
Fantasy sports are a crucial part of the modern sports experience as players can connect with their favorite teams and sports on a different level. Blockchain and Web3 allow players to truly own unique in-game assets like currencies, player cards, memorabilia, etc.
Blockchain provides the required transparency for fantasy sports results and rules, creating a fair gaming experience. All transactions and game outcomes are recorded publicly, ensuring accountability.
Furthermore, players can earn NFTs and crypto for their achievements. These assets can be used in sports betting or exchanged for betting credits, creating an extensive sports betting ecosystem.
More Convinence and Transparency
Traditional betting platforms often include high transaction costs and lack transparency. With blockchain technology, all of the bets and results are recorded in a public ledger. This reduces the risk of fraud and gives punters a higher sense of security.
At the same time, traditional payment methods require strict personal and financial information from players. With cryptocurrencies, players have a higher level of anonymity while being able to track all of their transactions.
Decentralization also means lower transaction fees as there are no intermediaries involved. In other words, a higher percentage of winnings goes directly to the players. The new platforms also break down border barriers as countries from all over the world are opening up to crypto opportunities.
A Look Into the Future
These new technologies offer endless potential, but there are still challenges. Regulatory issues and differences between countries and jurisdictions regarding laws and digital technologies create boundaries. Cryptocurrencies are volatile, and players must have a basic understanding of their trading potential and current use.
However, we can freely say that the marriage of Web3 and NFTs is just a start. We are just scratching the surface of the potential integrations of these technologies. As they continue to evolve, we can expect tectonic shifts in the betting industry.
Recently, Monad officially distributed the “1 Million Nads” NFT to users who commented on one of the project’s previous posts on Twitter. This move has garnered significant attention from the community, especially amid increasing speculation about Monad’s upcoming airdrop strategy.
NFT Distribution Details
A total of 627,641 “1 Million Nads” NFTs were minted and sent to community wallets.This may mark the initial step in setting eligibility criteria for future airdrops.
How to check if you received the NFT
Via Monad Explorer:
Visit: https://testnet.monadexplorer.com/Please enter your wallet address into the search bar.Navigate to the “NFT” tab — if you see
Source: Monad Explorer
Via Magic Eden:
Visit this in Magic Eden.If the NFT is present in the “My Items” section, you can proceed.
The NFT’s Role in Potential Airdrops
There’s speculation that holding the “1 Million Nads” NFT might be a key factor in qualifying for Monad’s future airdrops. This could be part of a strategy to filter out bots and reward genuine community engagement.
Similar Past Campaigns:
Aptos previously launched a similar campaign where users who minted and held a commemorative NFT were later airdropped around 500 APT, worth over $1,500 at the time.
Monad Testnet Is Still Ongoing
Users can still interact with Monad’s ecosystem by exploring and testing projects live on the testnet.
Learn More: Top 10 Monad Projects to Try for Airdrops
However, keep in mind:
While there are rumors that testnet participation won’t guarantee an airdrop, some community members believe an airdrop is still highly likely.
Why a testnet airdrop makes sense:
As a new Layer 1 blockchain, Monad is focused on building a fair and transparent image.Testnet users are early supporters — a valuable group for community building.Distributing tokens to testnet participants also helps increase the initial number of holders, which is a key metric for any L1 project.
Other Potential Airdrop Criteria
In addition to testnet participation and holding the “1 Million Nads” NFT, several other actions and assets may influence a user’s eligibility for future Monad airdrops. These include:
Community Role (Nads Role on Discord)
Active participation on Monad’s social channels can earn users the Nads role in the official Discord. This path is ideal for those skilled in content creation or community engagement. By contributing through posts, discussions, and sharing updates, users may be granted this role — which is believed to be a strong signal for airdrop eligibility.
Although the Monad community is growing rapidly, the number of OG roles distributed so far remains under 1,000. This presents a valuable opportunity for new contributors to take initiative. Notably, the OG role is currently being traded OTC for $2,000–$3,000, further signaling its perceived value.
Given Monad’s association with the Jump ecosystem, staking relevant tokens like W or PYTH may increase a user’s chances of receiving an airdrop. Previously, Wormhole rewarded the top 10,000 $PYTH stakers with an airdrop — setting a potential precedent.
Current benchmarks for the top 10,000 stakers:
$PYTH: ~$1,600$W: ~$1,400
These entry points are accessible for many users, especially those already holding the tokens. However, Monad may apply stricter thresholds in the future — possibly targeting the top 5,000 or even 1,000 stakers.
Difficulty: Moderate to High (Capital-dependent)Estimated Airdrop Likelihood: 50–60%
Hold-to-Airdrop
Holding specific NFT collections associated with Monad’s ecosystem could also be a key eligibility factor:
MadLads
Highly likely to be included. Monad has invested in Backpack — which serves as its primary wallet — and MadLads is closely tied to the Backpack ecosystem.
Difficulty: High (High cost entry)Estimated Airdrop Likelihood: 90%
Pythenians
Closely aligned with the Pyth Network, which itself has strong ties to Monad. Although the community isn’t currently deeply involved in Monad-related activities, its positioning within the Jump ecosystem still makes it a potential candidate.
Both projects have founders who are angel investors in Monad. This indirect connection may increase the likelihood of inclusion.
Difficulty: Medium to HighEstimated Airdrop Likelihood: TBD (Speculative)
Conclusion
The “1 Million Nads” NFT is not just a commemorative drop — it may be part of a broader, curated airdrop strategy by Monad. Monad encourages users to stay engaged with the ecosystem and monitor the evolving eligibility criteria.
Green Bean Casserole is one of the 3-star Entrée Meals added with the Storybook Vale expansion. Players can make this meal for themselves to restore energy or gift it to villagers to increase their Friendship Level. However, this recipe is exclusive to the owners of the expansion. This guide will help you cook a Green Bean Casserole in Disney Dreamlight Valley.
Required Ingredients to Cook Green Bean Casserole in Disney Dreamlight Valley
Players can make a Green Bean Casserole entrée meal with the following ingredients.
Green Bean is a new vegetable that you can grow on your own using the Green Bean Seed. Goofy sells the Grean Bean Seeds at his stall in the Everafter biome for 250 Star Coins. However, you will have to get the first upgrade of the stall to unlock the seeds. It will cost you 6,000 Star Coins for the upgrade. After getting the seeds, you will have to wait for 4 hours for them to grow.
Porcini Mushroom is another vegetable-type ingredient that you can find in the wild. You can find it growing on the ground in all areas of the Everafter biome. Lastly, you can purchase the Onion from Goofy’s Stall in the Forest of Valor (Valley) biome for 255 Star Coins. Moreover, you can also grow it on your own using Onion Seeds. It will take 1 hour and 15 minutes for the Onion Seeds to grow.
How to Cook Green Bean Casserole in Disney Dreamlight Valley
After gathering all the ingredients for the Green Bean Casserole, go to any Cooking Station to start making it. Go to any cooking station in the Valley/Eternity Isle and interact with it. After that, put the ingredients into the Cooking Pot individually and then select the “Start Cooking” option to cook the Green Bean Casserole Entree Meal.
Use of Green Bean Casserole
Players can choose to eat the Green Bean Casserole to restore 652 Energy. Moreover, they can gift it to another villager to increase their Friendship Level. Lastly, they can sell it to Goofy for 607 Star Coins.
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In Brief
Odos is revolutionizing DeFi by optimizing trade execution with smart routing, deep liquidity access, and agent-based systems, aiming for seamless, cross-chain, intent-driven transactions.
In a DeFi world increasingly defined by complexity and fragmentation, Odos has carved out a unique role as a powerful execution layer designed to make decentralized trading smarter, faster, and more seamless. Odos is tackling one of the biggest challenges in the DeFi space—delivering the best possible trade outcomes in a highly fragmented and complex environment—by focusing on two key areas: routing optimization and deep, cross-chain liquidity access.
Leading that effort is Ahmet Ozcan, Co-founder and CEO of Odos. In this interview, he shares how the platform came to life, what sets its technology apart, and why the future of DeFi may depend on invisible infrastructure, agent-based systems, and a smarter approach to on-chain execution.
Can you share your journey to Web3?
I actually came to crypto and Web3 a bit late. I was working at IBM for a long time, most recently managing an AI team. So I was already deep into AI when it started to get hot again. Around 2020, I personally got into crypto.
After I quit IBM and started my company, I wanted to work at the intersection of AI and crypto. The other founders also had similar backgrounds, so it was a great fit. But the real turning point came when I met the founders of The Graph Protocol. We started working with them and doing some projects.
Then 2021 came—DeFi summer happened—and that really caught my attention. I was frustrated with the experience, especially on decentralized exchanges. The fragmentation was annoying. Like many founders, I was driven by frustration and a desire to solve a real problem.
With my background in physics, optimization has always been important to me. So, I started focusing on decentralized finance and routing optimization to address the fragmentation issue. My journey into Web3 was a bit later than others, but I think my industry background brings a different perspective.
Could you walk us through how the Odos routing algorithm works? What makes it unique?
Imagine DeFi as a map, where tokens are cities and swaps are roads connecting them. To get from your input token to the one you actually want, you often have to pass through a few cities or tokens.
Odos looks at all possible routes across all the DEXs and pools we support and identifies the most efficient path from start to finish. We start by pulling in a huge number of swap options; then, we begin filtering out the ones that don’t make sense—maybe they require extra tokens or have high gas fees. Through this iterative elimination, we narrow down the options until we find the smartest, most optimal route for your tokens.
What makes Odos different is that we don’t just stitch together individual paths one by one. We run a full optimization over the entire graph of possible swaps and token combinations. That allows us to consistently find better combinations and deliver better prices to users.
Right now, we’re also building a machine learning layer on top of everything to learn from past trades, make smarter decisions faster, and adapt to changing market conditions in real-time. So, the system gets better and better over time.
If you could instantly boost one part of the DeFi ecosystem 10x to benefit Odos, what would it be?
I would 10x the adoption of agentic systems—agent-based DeFi and intent-driven interfaces. As we move away from the click-based DeFi interfaces we use today, users will increasingly rely on autonomous agents to act on their behalf.
Instead of manually executing every swap, users will just express intents like “get me the best price” or “rebalance my portfolio.” This will improve user experience and reduce security risks. Agents can operate 24/7 and do much more than a person trying to navigate everything manually.
So a flourishing agent ecosystem would really drive demand for exactly the kind of infrastructure we’re building at Odos.
How does Odos assess and respond to the challenges of liquidity fragmentation across chains and DEXs, especially with the rise of Layer 2s, appchains, and non-EVM environments?
Liquidity fragmentation has always been an issue, but it’s getting worse with the rise of Layer 2s and appchains. Right now, we’re solving fragmentation within individual chains—aggregating as many DEXs and pools as possible to give users the best execution. But we’re also designing for the long term.
We envision a future where users—and especially agent-based systems—don’t care what chain they’re on. They just want the best outcome. So we’re actively preparing for a world where Odos can serve as an execution engine across environments, handling cross-chain intents, messaging protocols, and even permissioned liquidity when needed.
We don’t believe in constantly moving liquidity to new chains—that’s inefficient. For example, look at what the OP Superchain is doing to solve interoperability within its ecosystem. That’s a great starting point.
As for deciding which chains to support, we carefully monitor where liquidity and users are migrating. Not every chain is worth integrating right away. We consider user demand, sustainability, total value locked, and how active the ecosystem is. We want to meet users where they are without spreading ourselves too thin.
In what ways does Odos contribute to the overall efficiency and price discovery in decentralized markets? Do you think DEX aggregators are under-recognized for their impact?
Yes, absolutely—they are under-recognized. DEX aggregators like Odos play a critical role in making DeFi markets more efficient. By routing orders across fragmented liquidity, we reduce spreads, unify pricing, and make arbitrage harder to exploit.
We help ensure that liquidity is used where it’s needed most, which improves the user experience—even for those not directly using Odos. We act as invisible infrastructure, coordinating flow behind the scenes. Many people don’t realize it’s not just a collection of DEXs—it’s the underlying infrastructure that really powers DeFi.
How do you determine which protocols and chains to integrate with? What standards must they meet?
We get this question a lot from new protocols and chains. We look at a mix of liquidity depth, user demand, technical maturity, and security. Our north star is always user execution quality—does this integration meaningfully improve it?
We also look at composability and how stable the protocol is, how easy it is to monitor and maintain, and whether there’s real economic activity—not just farming and then abandonment. We try to balance activity and security, which are the two most important factors.
Odos has been integrated with several major protocols. What defines a valuable or strategic partnership for you?
We define strategic partnerships by three key things: meaningful liquidity, infrastructure innovation, and shared distribution. A good partner either brings assets and pools our users need, offers infrastructure like bridges or intent layers that enhance our routing, or helps extend our reach to more users.
We also value philosophical alignment—partners who believe in abstraction, composability, and reducing user friction. Strategic value goes both ways: the protocols we integrate into and the platforms that integrate us—like wallets, dashboards, meta-aggregators, and agents. These partners use Odos as a backend engine to deliver the best trades, which extends our execution flywheel and strengthens the ecosystem.
As DeFi begins intersecting with AI-driven agents, modular execution, and RWAs, how does Odos plan to stay relevant and responsive?
We’re already positioning Odos as the execution backbone for this next phase of DeFi. On the agent side, Odos is already being used behind the scenes by early intent-based systems. We’re designing interfaces for goal-oriented execution so agents can request actions like rebalancing or liquidating without micromanaging every step.
On the modular execution front, we’re making Odos composable so it can plug into various environments—whether it’s rollups, shared sequencing, or programmable automation layers.
As for RWAs (real-world assets), the opportunity is huge. These assets still need efficient, secure on-chain execution—especially in the early stages. Whether it’s tokenized treasuries or real estate, Odos can ensure efficient transaction routing.
Could Odos evolve into something beyond a DEX aggregator—maybe a broader execution layer for on-chain finance?
I actually don’t like calling Odos an aggregator, as it suggests we just collect liquidity. But we think of it more as an agentic navigation layer for on-chain finance.
As DeFi shifts toward intent-based and agentic systems, we need infrastructure that can translate high-level goals into optimized on-chain execution. High-level agents like LLMs are great for planning, but they can’t manage DeFi’s real-time dynamics. That’s where Odos comes in—we’re building for exactly that future.
What are the most underappreciated technological or structural trends in DeFi today that Odos is preparing for?
One is RWAs and the need for permissioned execution. Many partners require KYC/AML-compliant access to permissioned liquidity pools. We’re designing Odos to support these requirements while still delivering strong execution so institutional users can stay on-chain rather than moving to centralized exchanges or walled gardens.
The second underappreciated trend is agentic systems. Many people still think of them as simple bots. However, as someone with an AI background, I see how multi-agent systems are already changing things outside Web3. Once AI experts start building in crypto, how people interact with DeFi will be a game-changer.
What would a truly optimal decentralized trading experience look like? What are the remaining barriers?
It should feel like magic. Users express what they want—the system handles the rest. Our goal is to become invisible.
It should be chain-agnostic, trust-minimized, and efficient. But risk management and user experience are still the biggest hurdles. People still trust centralized exchanges more, especially in some countries. They struggle with wallets, smart contract risks, MEV.
But agents don’t care about trust—they operate programmatically. Agentic execution can help remove those psychological barriers and bring us closer to a truly decentralized experience.
Can you please share the roadmap for Odos?
We published our roadmap at the beginning of the year. This year, we’re focused on cross-chain capabilities—not just bridging but seamless experiences for DeFi users. We’re also moving beyond EVM chains, with Solana at the top of the list.
Longer-term—and even within this year—we’re preparing for RWAs, working with institutional users, and understanding what agentic systems really need. We’re having fascinating conversations with these partners, and we’re excited to launch new solutions next year based on what we’re learning.
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Victoria is a writer on a variety of technology topics including Web3.0, AI and cryptocurrencies. Her extensive experience allows her to write insightful articles for the wider audience.
Jacqueline Jossa and Dan Osborne have been spotted together just weeks after their split.
The former couple – who tied the knot back in 2017 – called time on their marriage earlier this month.
Jacqueline Jossa and Dan Osborne split
Earlier this month, it was announced that after eight years of marriage – and over ten years together – Dan and Jac had split.
Speaking to The Sun, a source said: “Jacqueline and Dan are on a break and are spending time apart from each other. It’s not been easy for them lately and they have made this difficult decision.”
An official statement from the couple’s representatives read: “Jacqueline and Dan are handling things privately, choosing to keep their lives and relationship out of the public eye. They kindly ask for respect and privacy as they navigate this together. Their children remain their top priority, surrounded by love and care from both parents — something that will never change.
“Above all, Jacqueline and Dan have each other’s and their children’s best interests at heart. There will be no further comment.”
However, the couple – who share two children together – have been spotted spending time together again.
Dan and Jac started dating in 2013 (Credit: SplashNews.com)
Jacqueline Jossa and Dan Osborne reunite?
In pictures obtained by The Sun, Jacqueline could be seen leaving the house Dan has been living in since their split.
The EastEnders actor had the former couple’s dogs with her.
“Jacqueline and Dan still really care about each other and have a lot of history. They’ve been spending a lot of time together as they navigate co-parenting and looking after their kids,” a source said.
“Even though they have separate homes, they’ve got an open-door policy. They’ve been getting on really well and carrying on family life like normal,” they then continued.
“There is no one else involved, and they’re working together as a team for the sake of their kids. They’ll be seen together a lot as they navigate the situation.”
ED! has contacted Dan and Jacqueline’s reps for comment.
Dan paid tribute to Jac on Instagram (Credit: Instagram)
Dan’s gushing tribute
Earlier today, to celebrate Mother’s Day, Dan paid gushing tribute to Jac on Instagram.
In a picture posted to his story, Jacqueline can be seen sitting next to the couple’s daughters, Ella and Mia, celebrating Mother’s Day. Jac’s daughters have showered their mum with gifts, including flowers, chocolate, and makeup.
“Happy Mother’s Day @jacjossa,” Dan captioned the post. “Our girls are lucky to have you as their mummy.”
Jacqueline then reshared the story on her own story.
Dan and Jacqueline have had issues in the past (Credit: SplashNews.com)
‘Real’ reason Jac and Dan split
Following the announcement that the former couple had split, Annabelle Knight, relationship expert at LoveHoney, spoke exclusively to us about why she thinks they called time on their romance.
“Looking at the relationship history between Jacqueline Jossa and Dan Osborne, their past scandals and ongoing drama are likely to have had an impact. There have been rumours of cheating flying about their marriage, with the focus on Dan’s interactions with Gabby Allen and Alexandra Cane from Love Island,” she said.
“There were also reports that Dan bought a home in Essex without Jacqueline’s knowledge. That’s a pretty big life decision to not involve your partner in. So, it’s likely that this led to some feelings of betrayal and is undoubtedly why they chose to live apart,” she then said.
However, she did note their “pattern of separation and reconciliation”. She added it makes sense why people believe this could just be a “temporary time out”.
Read more: Timeline of Jacqueline Jossa’s tumultuous marriage to Dan Osborne – money woes, tainted I’m A Celebrity win, and failed vow renewal
Do you think Jac and Dan will reconcile? Let us know on our Facebook page @EntertainmentDailyFix.
Hyperliquid is entering Airdrop Season 2, offering plenty of opportunities for early users. While not officially confirmed by the Hyperliquid team, NFTevening suggests that Season 2 is highly likely to happen.
What’s the best part? This time, you don’t need to be an experienced trader. Simply interacting with the new Hyperliquid Layer 1 ecosystem – HyperEVM – could be enough to earn points and qualify for potential rewards.
Why You Should Join Hyperliquid Season 2
HYPE Season 2 presents a rare opportunity for early participants to tap into a rapidly growing ecosystem with high reward potential.
With 42% of the total token supply still allocated for future airdrops, there’s a significant pool of incentives yet to be distributed. What makes the scenario even more compelling is that the current total value locked (TVL) on Hyperliquid remains modest at around $265 million, indicating low competition and a better chance for early users to stand out and earn meaningful rewards.
Source: DefiLlama
Unlike many airdrop campaigns that require intense trading activity, Hyperliquid’s Season 2 is more accessible—you don’t need to be a professional trader. Simply interacting with its Layer 1 protocols and using core ecosystem features could be enough to qualify for rewards. Additionally, engaging with protocols on HyperEVM may unlock multiple layers of airdrops, giving you exposure not just to Hyperliquid’s rewards but also to partner protocols building on its infrastructure.
Given the strong track record of past airdrops and the clear strategic shift toward incentivizing on-chain participation, Hyperliquid Season 2 is shaping up to be one of the most promising opportunities in the current cycle—especially for those who act early.
Guide to Hyperliquid Season 2
Prepare Your Funds and Hyperliquid Account
You’ll need USDC on Arbitrum or a Hyperliquid account.Create your account
Deposit USDC using the “Deposit” button button on the top right. Then, click “enable Trading” button and buy $HYPE in the Spots market.
Source: Hyperliquid Webstie
Transfer a portion of your $HYPE to HyperEVM using the “Transfer to EVM” option.
Source: Hyperliquid Website
Add Hyperliquid Network to Your Web3 Wallet
Configure your wallet (such as Rabby or MetaMask) using the following:
Important: Do not transfer all of your $HYPE to the EVM. Keep a portion in the native HL app to stake and earn around 2.2% APR. You can also stake via ValiDAO for additional airdrop opportunities.
Explore the HyperEVM Ecosystem
To improve your on-chain activity and increase your chances of qualifying for rewards, consider engaging with the following protocols:
Source: Bitget
Liquid Staking
stakedhype: Offers stHYPE — a liquid staking token usable across DeFi.
Source: X
LoopedHYPE: Offers loopedHYPE, an auto-looping strategy to maximize HYPE yield (3x–15x leverage). Comes with a points campaign.
Deposits for LHYPE Phase-2 are live ♾️https://t.co/k0GDZgckLT
Key info for Phase-2:Deposit min: No minimumDeposit max: 69,000 HYPEInitial cap: 2M HYPE
Everyone is eligible for the Phase-2 Early Adopter program to earn a share of 3% of total token supply.
All wallets that… pic.twitter.com/mggcZfv4dr
— loopedHYPE (@Looped_HYPE) March 26, 2025
Kinetiq: A promising competitor expected to launch soon.
Source: Kinetig
Lending Marketplace
HypurrFi: Lending/borrowing platform using HYPE, stHYPE, and USDXL. Features a points incentive program.
Source: Hypurrfi
HyperLend: A secure AAVE fork. HYPE deposit caps fill quickly, but higher caps are expected soon.
Source: Hyperlend
Stablecoin Protocols
Keiko Finance: Issues the KEI stablecoin with dynamic collateral ratios and liquidation mechanisms. Includes a Stability Pool.
𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴: 𝗞𝗲𝗶𝗸𝗼 𝗣𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺
We are delighted to announce the launch of the Keiko Points Program—a initiative designed to reward both our longstanding supporters and new members of the Keiko community.
Details below 🧵👇 pic.twitter.com/ZQgs35IMFr
— Keiko Finance (@KeikoFinance) March 1, 2025
Felix: Launching soon. Will issue the feUSD stablecoin. Highly anticipated by the community.
Decentralized Exchanges (DEXs)
Kittenswap: The largest DEX on HyperEVM, following the ve(3,3) model. Currently running a points campaign.
! Note: Offers an NFT collection, MechaCats, which provides bonus points and will receive 3% of the veKITTEN supply at TGE.
Source: Kittenswap
HyperSwap: A Uniswap v3-style DEX with concentrated liquidity and customizable fee tiers. Offers attractive APRs and points.
HyperSwap Beta is now live on the HyperEVM mainnet!https://t.co/yKuNd8rqec pic.twitter.com/9Xkbbo1CK7
— HyperSwap (@HyperSwapX) February 18, 2025
Bonus Tips to Maximize Points
Here are some tips from NFTevening to help you optimize your spending while maximizing your rewards:
Prioritize staking $HYPE and interacting with HyperEVM — these are the newest features and likely to yield the most points.Leverage stHYPE and LHYPE in DeFi strategies to earn more rewards.Mint stablecoins (KEI, and later feUSD) and use them for LP or DEX activities to earn extra points.Consider owning a MechaCat NFT if you’re actively farming on Kittenswap.Avoid excessive trading on Spot or Perps — just enough to create on-chain activity.
Conclusion
Hyperliquid Season 2 presents a major opportunity for DeFi users and airdrop hunters alike. With low TVL and a rapidly expanding ecosystem, getting in early and engaging with HyperEVM protocols could result in significant rewards.
Learn More: What is Hyperliquid (HYPE) and How Does It Work?
Whether you’re new to the Hyperliquid ecosystem or missed Season 1, now is a great time to start participating in what could be one of the biggest airdrop campaigns of this cycle.
