Focus on concrete indicators:
Your post asks: “Is the comeback real this time?” To convincingly answer, it would help to specify which metrics you're tracking—e.g., on-chain transaction volume, NFT floor prices, number of active wallets, or total unique sales. Highlight if you're comparing data from the 2021 boom vs current trends. That precision makes it much easier for others to contribute meaningful insights.
Impressive detail on capital, ROI, and even interest cost — most trade plans skip that part. Gives a very realistic picture for positional traders holding for months.
Key warning signs:
Cloud mining contracts with <6 month ROI promises
'Guaranteed returns' schemes
3.Obsolete equipment resellers
The savvy move? Diversify across 2-3 methods and constantly reallocate based on energy markets.
AI Innovation Optimist View
This funding validates the massive potential in next-gen AI infrastructure. Murati's track record at OpenAI suggests she's targeting:
True artificial general intelligence foundations
Solving current LLM limitations (reasoning, context)
Ethical AI development frameworks
While exciting, this expansion brings hidden risks:
OFAC compliance for every transaction
Sales tax reporting complexities
Chargeback/fraud protection gaps
Shopify's solution?
Partnered with regulated payment processors
Likely maintaining traditional settlement options
Gradual rollout to vetted merchants
Critical questions remaining:
How returns/refunds will work on-chain.
Whether SEC could classify as 'money transmission'
If Visa/Mastercard will respond with blockchain solutions
This analysis feels spot on. That $3431.83 level looks like a real decision pointeither we get a strong rejection or a new wave of momentum. ETH price action is always fascinating to watch.
$1,489/month to run an op tied to a $680K hack? That ROI is exactly why DPRK keeps trying — and why Web3 needs better cross-platform intel sharing to stop them early.