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its TVL over the last 30 days, and Equalizer, a new Dex with a growth of 215% last month, with a TVL of 8.85 million dollars, which may seem modest but represents a valuation of only 1.7 million dollars, a diluted value of 32 million dollars. These DEXs, available on Fantom and on Base with the EQUAL and SCALE Tokens, are to be watched.</p><p id="a50e">Currently, adding liquidity in these pools can generate an annual yield of 55%. Better yields can be obtained with the Stablecoin USDC paired with FTM. Using this swap system on Fantom is simple, quick, and economical. It is a blockchain that I am closely monitoring, anticipating an increase in TVL in the coming months.</p><p id="8a81">Finally, even if this new Dex has experienced remarkable highs in 2023, it remains one to watch for future investment opportunities.</p><h2 id="1602">◆ Project 3</h2><figure id="fd0a"><img src="https://cdn-images-1.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:800/1*kOwIf7KnPhXj-75JAIYMvw.png"><figcaption></figcaption></figure><p id="5a75">The third Altcoin we will discuss is a lesser-known project, the Picasso project with its Token PICA, which is also part of the Cosmos ecosystem. Currently, it has a valuation of 57 million dollars and a diluted valuation of 123 million dollars. The Token PICA brings novelty to the space of cryptocurrencies. It is primarily available on the exchange platform Gate.io and what many consider the future of the blockchain ecosystem, notably through its integration of the Inter Blockchain Communications Protocol (IBC) between Cosmos and other blockchains, including Ethereum IBC TestNet and a future integration with Solana.</p><p id="ea04">The IBC technology is fundamental to the Cosmos ecosystem, allowing smooth and integrated communication between various blockchains. This makes projects like Osmosis, a major DEX within Cosmos, all the more essential due to their close integration with other protocols via IBC. Additionally, Cosmos continues to connect with various projects through this technology, thereby strengthening its role and impact within the blockchain space.</p><figure id="b280"><img src="https://cdn-images-1.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:800/1*Fn0yBzIBjKwTUtKv6gsnag.png"><figcaption></figcaption></figure><p id="163c">Outside of Cosmos, the Picasso project is attempting to extend the reach of the IBC protocol to other blockchains, such as Ethereum and Solana, making this technology a unique and underestimated element that could, in my opinion, see a significant increase in value. Despite its current low valuation, this project has excellent fundamentals, and I believe it could perform well during the next bullish cycle. These are the kinds of projects with solid fundamentals, whether based on the Total Value Locked (TVL) for DEXs or on innovative technological aspects like Picasso.</p><p id="5da7">The recommended approach to investing in such projects, especially those with low valuation but high potential like the PICA Token, is dollar-cost averaging, i.e., investing regularly small amounts, which helps reduce risk while taking advantage of the long-term growth potential of these Altcoins.</p><h2 id="62ec">◆ Project 4</h2><figure id="31e9"><img src="https://cdn-images-1.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:800/1*YMx_wMfo7yh8asYbcym10Q.png"><figcaption></figcaption></figure><p id="66ea">The fourth project is Stride and its symbol STRD, which trades at a price of 3.22 for a valuation of 280 million dollars. With all its Tokens already in circulation, it boasts an impressive TVL (Total Value Locked) of 96 million dollars. Recently, Stride surpassed its previous 2023 all-time high of 2.53, a significant milestone suggesting an upward trend for the Token.</p><p id="bdf8">This recent peak could serve as a solid support for accumulating more STRD Tokens. Observing the movements of the TVL shows a considerable increase, mainly attributable to the Cosmos project (symbol ATOM), which represents 69% of this TVL, followed by Osmosis at 16%, then by Evmos, Injective, and Juno. This distribution demonstrates the integration and importance of Stride within the Cosmos ecosystem, indicating that the protocol could continue to grow and develop.</p><p id="30e3">If you were a holder of ATOM Tokens on active validation pools, you would have had the chance to receive an Airdrop, proof of Stride’s proactive approach to reward and engage its community while unlocking the liquidity of Tokens to enable users to generate yield while securing the Cosmos ecosystem.</p><figure id="75af"><img src="https://cdn-images-1.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:800/1*sc6llmNoq_r1gSygbn_7LQ.png"><figcaption></figcaption></figure><p id="5c22">Stride collaborates with several notable projects, including Kujira, a project I have invested in and believe promising for the next bullish cycle. Other protocols such as Levana, as well as established projects like Osmosis and Stargeze (the token of the NFT platform of the Cosmos ecosystem), are also mentioned. These partnerships and integrations underline Stride’s potential in the field of decentralized finance (DeFi) and its role in generating revenue.</p><p id="f3d5">As with any investment, caution is advised. Do not place all your funds at once in these projects; instead, wait for a market retracement or adopt a regular investment strategy to minimize risks while positioning yourself in promising projects like Stride.</p><h2 id="8fc6">◆ Project 5</h2><figure id="b291"><img src="https://cdn-images-1.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:800/1*DPLvRfmiZMgrRUl_Hd9vbA.png"><figcaption></figcaption></figure><p id="0529">The fifth interesting Altcoin project is the Cetus protocol, symbolized by CETUS. With a valuation of only 6 million dollars but impressive volumes of 23 million dollars and a diluted valuation of 73 million dollars, only 8% of the Tok

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ens are currently in circulation. My investment strategy on this project is mainly focused on the SUI Token, a project I consider to have significant upside potential, notably due to its undervaluation and growth potential within new blockchain ecosystems.</p><p id="6c4a">The SUIT project, with a current valuation of 700 million dollars and a considerable diluted valuation of 6.7 billion dollars, has only 10% of its Tokens in circulation. It is crucial to note that the Tokens will be unlocked progressively starting from July 2024, meaning my investment is focused on the short to medium term, with the intention of selling before this date. This also applies to SUI Tokens, which will see an unlocking in October 2024 for private sale investors and the team.</p><figure id="91d9"><img src="https://cdn-images-1.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:800/1*Bdo2lFP3yPWjUzWUGpZxGQ.png"><figcaption></figcaption></figure><p id="c0af">Cetus Protocol has captured the interest of many institutional investors, with notable backers such as OKX Venture, Kucoin Ventures. It has a solid trading volume and a rising TBL, currently at 39 million dollars. Although relatively small on some blockchains, it is on SUI where the project really takes off with an impressive TVL.</p><p id="51a9">If you believe that the SUI ecosystem and the associated ecosystem will see an increase in value during the next bullish cycle, it may be wise to take a position on the SUI Token. You can choose to add liquidity directly via the liquidity pools on the Cetus protocol site, with options such as SUI and USDC, offering rewards in SUI Tokens and other Tokens. With an attractive annualized yield of 197%, it’s an option I have chosen, leveraging decentralized finance on these new protocols.</p><p id="89a9">The Cetus Token had an ICO at 0.04, and although I could not find the price of the seed round, it is currently on the rise. The Token distribution is also favorable, with 50% for the community and liquidity pools and 20% for the team, although there is a twelve-month lockup period on the Tokens and a 24-month vesting period. Investors have a six-month period, meaning some can start selling their Tokens now, although I suspect many are waiting for a more significant increase in value.</p><h2 id="9abb">◆ Project 6</h2><figure id="61e1"><img src="https://cdn-images-1.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:800/1*gkiyf1wPe3n4XZluHO5tNQ.png"><figcaption></figcaption></figure><p id="07f4">The last project is ATOR Protocol, which was recently up to 2 but suffered a significant drop following a controversy to hit 0.60.</p><p id="165e">As of March 2023, it has a valuation of 62 million dollars with 87% of Tokens in circulation. And so it is on a good dynamic. We are today at 0.72 per ATOR Token. The Token is already listed on Kucoin.</p><p id="a961">What is interesting about this project is really the technology behind it. ATOR is setting up the world’s largest routing ecosystem. So by relying on a decentralized privacy protection protocol, on-chain incentives, and signature hardware to rapidly develop the anonymous routing network. And so there will be hardware coming out in 2024, and this hardware will enable anonymous blockchain functionality.</p><figure id="e0c4"><img src="https://cdn-images-1.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:800/1*Rw1flcZCNCECMIbfDjt6Fg.png"><figcaption></figcaption></figure><p id="733b">The ATOR network is an anonymous routing network designed to be truly decentralized. No authority controls the traffic flow. It will rely on the reward protocol, relay, hardware distribution, interface for services, and the growing community of operators to massively expand. So I really invite you to read the White Paper to learn a little bit about the Tokenomics around the project. The ATOR relay reward protocol encourages relays that make up the network. One of the trends that can bring a lot of liquidity is the decentralized discipline protocol infrastructure and therefore ATOR.</p><p id="659f">It is also a deep-tech project thanks to their relays that will make up the network, and thus registered relays will be able to exploit ATOR in real-time, providing their bandwidth to their network or to services. The ATOR relay operates as a node in the network, so you power it on, connect it to the internet, WiFi, and seamlessly earn ATOR tokens for contributing to the bandwidth.</p><p id="ce11">Indeed, they really want to create a decentralized network. So I’ve seen this project pass by a lot on Twitter, and I think, at least I feel, that this project can develop well, especially when we see a lot of regulation around cryptocurrencies and, in the end, it’s a quite risky game. 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Secret Altcoins 2024: Reveals Top 6 Hidden Gems!

Exclusive Insights: How These Undervalued Projects are Poised for Unprecedented Growth in the Next Bull Market!

In this article, I will introduce you to lesser-known Altcoin projects that I have chosen to invest in or am considering investing in soon. It is crucial to keep an eye on these Altcoins for the next bullish cycle, as I see significant growth potential in them. Throughout this presentation, I will detail these specific projects. Over the past few weeks, I have spent considerable time analyzing the market, observing liquidity transfers between different blockchains, notably Solana, Avax, as well as other lesser-valued blockchains.

As you may know, during each bullish cycle, decentralized exchange platforms (DEXs) play a predominant role. Thus, some of the Altcoins I will discuss belong to this category, especially those associated with lower valuation projects. Therefore, it is essential to pay attention to this list of projects to watch closely for the upcoming bullish cycle. My goal is to provide you with a clear and detailed analysis to help you make informed investment decisions.

◆ Project 1

We start with the first project on this list: Astroport, identifiable by its symbol ASTRO. It is the first DEX on the Injective, Neutron, and Sei blockchains. It has seen a significant price increase last month, and this trend could continue despite a current correction phase.

It is important to monitor certain price thresholds, notably at $0.19, $0.16, and $0.12. Astroport is the primary DEX on these blockchains. It holds a TVL (Total Value Locked) of 54 million dollars, ranking first on injective and second with a TVL of 4 million dollars.

Regarding Helix, it is an index directly set up by the Injective team. It is not yet confirmed that there will be a Helix Token, but it is a possibility with a potential Airdrop. There are many rumors about this, and it should be noted that this blockchain was launched in a Bear Market, without yet having experienced a bullish cycle.

Astroport dominates the DEX sector with significant TVL, totaling 82 million dollars in total locked value and a valuation of 54 million dollars. With 8% of its Token in circulation, it shows a diluted market capitalization of 275 million dollars. Therefore, it makes sense to consider Astroport as a wise investment choice, especially as its TVL continues to grow, demonstrating the positive dynamics of this protocol.

Injective has recently shown remarkable performance, with a valuation of 3 billion dollars and a price of 39 dollars. Additionally, the excitement around Injective is reflected by an increased creation of addresses, partly stimulated by meme coin activities, attracting new users. The main players in this dynamic are Ninja and Kira, two meme coins that could perform well if growth continues.

Moreover, the project has seen its price increase significantly, with a rise of over 42% in the last seven days. This growth is linked to meme coin activities and increased liquidity on the DEX Astroport, further strengthening the argument for investing in this project based on its fundamentals.

For now, ASTROPORT is listed exclusively on CoinEX, but its price could potentially increase with other listings to come.

◆Project 2

The second project is Dex Equalizer and its Token EQUAL. This project is particularly promising in my eyes, a real gem. Fantom, despite lagging behind other first-layer blockchains, has considerable potential that has not yet experienced a significant increase compared to its competitors. With a market capitalization of only 1.3 billion dollars and 88% of its Tokens in circulation, Fantom is a key player for the next bullish cycle.

I am betting heavily on Fantom, anticipating remarkable performance. In terms of price, after breaking the level of $0.46, I expect a rise towards $64, an increase of 37% from the current level, or even a return to $1.66, an impressive increase of 256%. What makes Fantom particularly interesting is that it is currently undervalued compared to other blockchains, with most of its crypto projects ready to increase in price once the support threshold of $0.64 is surpassed. When this support is breached, we could aim for $1.06 first and then much more.

But why insist on Fantom?

Its ecosystem of DeFi protocols is crucial for the protocol. During the last cycle, Fantom reached a TVL of 7.9 billion dollars. Today, this value is much less, suggesting that we could be prematurely positioned on these projects. Therefore, it is advised to wait for certain signals before investing or taking the risk of positioning early on certain DeFi protocols.

Among these, Spooky Swap, with a 52% increase in its TVL over the last 30 days, and Equalizer, a new Dex with a growth of 215% last month, with a TVL of 8.85 million dollars, which may seem modest but represents a valuation of only 1.7 million dollars, a diluted value of 32 million dollars. These DEXs, available on Fantom and on Base with the EQUAL and SCALE Tokens, are to be watched.

Currently, adding liquidity in these pools can generate an annual yield of 55%. Better yields can be obtained with the Stablecoin USDC paired with FTM. Using this swap system on Fantom is simple, quick, and economical. It is a blockchain that I am closely monitoring, anticipating an increase in TVL in the coming months.

Finally, even if this new Dex has experienced remarkable highs in 2023, it remains one to watch for future investment opportunities.

◆ Project 3

The third Altcoin we will discuss is a lesser-known project, the Picasso project with its Token PICA, which is also part of the Cosmos ecosystem. Currently, it has a valuation of 57 million dollars and a diluted valuation of 123 million dollars. The Token PICA brings novelty to the space of cryptocurrencies. It is primarily available on the exchange platform Gate.io and what many consider the future of the blockchain ecosystem, notably through its integration of the Inter Blockchain Communications Protocol (IBC) between Cosmos and other blockchains, including Ethereum IBC TestNet and a future integration with Solana.

The IBC technology is fundamental to the Cosmos ecosystem, allowing smooth and integrated communication between various blockchains. This makes projects like Osmosis, a major DEX within Cosmos, all the more essential due to their close integration with other protocols via IBC. Additionally, Cosmos continues to connect with various projects through this technology, thereby strengthening its role and impact within the blockchain space.

Outside of Cosmos, the Picasso project is attempting to extend the reach of the IBC protocol to other blockchains, such as Ethereum and Solana, making this technology a unique and underestimated element that could, in my opinion, see a significant increase in value. Despite its current low valuation, this project has excellent fundamentals, and I believe it could perform well during the next bullish cycle. These are the kinds of projects with solid fundamentals, whether based on the Total Value Locked (TVL) for DEXs or on innovative technological aspects like Picasso.

The recommended approach to investing in such projects, especially those with low valuation but high potential like the PICA Token, is dollar-cost averaging, i.e., investing regularly small amounts, which helps reduce risk while taking advantage of the long-term growth potential of these Altcoins.

◆ Project 4

The fourth project is Stride and its symbol STRD, which trades at a price of $3.22 for a valuation of 280 million dollars. With all its Tokens already in circulation, it boasts an impressive TVL (Total Value Locked) of 96 million dollars. Recently, Stride surpassed its previous 2023 all-time high of $2.53, a significant milestone suggesting an upward trend for the Token.

This recent peak could serve as a solid support for accumulating more STRD Tokens. Observing the movements of the TVL shows a considerable increase, mainly attributable to the Cosmos project (symbol ATOM), which represents 69% of this TVL, followed by Osmosis at 16%, then by Evmos, Injective, and Juno. This distribution demonstrates the integration and importance of Stride within the Cosmos ecosystem, indicating that the protocol could continue to grow and develop.

If you were a holder of ATOM Tokens on active validation pools, you would have had the chance to receive an Airdrop, proof of Stride’s proactive approach to reward and engage its community while unlocking the liquidity of Tokens to enable users to generate yield while securing the Cosmos ecosystem.

Stride collaborates with several notable projects, including Kujira, a project I have invested in and believe promising for the next bullish cycle. Other protocols such as Levana, as well as established projects like Osmosis and Stargeze (the token of the NFT platform of the Cosmos ecosystem), are also mentioned. These partnerships and integrations underline Stride’s potential in the field of decentralized finance (DeFi) and its role in generating revenue.

As with any investment, caution is advised. Do not place all your funds at once in these projects; instead, wait for a market retracement or adopt a regular investment strategy to minimize risks while positioning yourself in promising projects like Stride.

◆ Project 5

The fifth interesting Altcoin project is the Cetus protocol, symbolized by CETUS. With a valuation of only 6 million dollars but impressive volumes of 23 million dollars and a diluted valuation of 73 million dollars, only 8% of the Tokens are currently in circulation. My investment strategy on this project is mainly focused on the SUI Token, a project I consider to have significant upside potential, notably due to its undervaluation and growth potential within new blockchain ecosystems.

The SUIT project, with a current valuation of 700 million dollars and a considerable diluted valuation of 6.7 billion dollars, has only 10% of its Tokens in circulation. It is crucial to note that the Tokens will be unlocked progressively starting from July 2024, meaning my investment is focused on the short to medium term, with the intention of selling before this date. This also applies to SUI Tokens, which will see an unlocking in October 2024 for private sale investors and the team.

Cetus Protocol has captured the interest of many institutional investors, with notable backers such as OKX Venture, Kucoin Ventures. It has a solid trading volume and a rising TBL, currently at 39 million dollars. Although relatively small on some blockchains, it is on SUI where the project really takes off with an impressive TVL.

If you believe that the SUI ecosystem and the associated ecosystem will see an increase in value during the next bullish cycle, it may be wise to take a position on the SUI Token. You can choose to add liquidity directly via the liquidity pools on the Cetus protocol site, with options such as SUI and USDC, offering rewards in SUI Tokens and other Tokens. With an attractive annualized yield of 197%, it’s an option I have chosen, leveraging decentralized finance on these new protocols.

The Cetus Token had an ICO at $0.04, and although I could not find the price of the seed round, it is currently on the rise. The Token distribution is also favorable, with 50% for the community and liquidity pools and 20% for the team, although there is a twelve-month lockup period on the Tokens and a 24-month vesting period. Investors have a six-month period, meaning some can start selling their Tokens now, although I suspect many are waiting for a more significant increase in value.

◆ Project 6

The last project is ATOR Protocol, which was recently up to $2 but suffered a significant drop following a controversy to hit $0.60.

As of March 2023, it has a valuation of 62 million dollars with 87% of Tokens in circulation. And so it is on a good dynamic. We are today at $0.72 per ATOR Token. The Token is already listed on Kucoin.

What is interesting about this project is really the technology behind it. ATOR is setting up the world’s largest routing ecosystem. So by relying on a decentralized privacy protection protocol, on-chain incentives, and signature hardware to rapidly develop the anonymous routing network. And so there will be hardware coming out in 2024, and this hardware will enable anonymous blockchain functionality.

The ATOR network is an anonymous routing network designed to be truly decentralized. No authority controls the traffic flow. It will rely on the reward protocol, relay, hardware distribution, interface for services, and the growing community of operators to massively expand. So I really invite you to read the White Paper to learn a little bit about the Tokenomics around the project. The ATOR relay reward protocol encourages relays that make up the network. One of the trends that can bring a lot of liquidity is the decentralized discipline protocol infrastructure and therefore ATOR.

It is also a deep-tech project thanks to their relays that will make up the network, and thus registered relays will be able to exploit ATOR in real-time, providing their bandwidth to their network or to services. The ATOR relay operates as a node in the network, so you power it on, connect it to the internet, WiFi, and seamlessly earn ATOR tokens for contributing to the bandwidth.

Indeed, they really want to create a decentralized network. So I’ve seen this project pass by a lot on Twitter, and I think, at least I feel, that this project can develop well, especially when we see a lot of regulation around cryptocurrencies and, in the end, it’s a quite risky game. Either it doesn’t work at all because of regulations, or users adopt this technology and it works tremendously, and thus the project gains in value.

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