🫰 GM imToken fam!
The 2023's final sprint continued to be dynamic and innovative at imToken. As the Bitcoin spot ETF finally got the green light, the whole industry buzzed excitedly, and BTC prices reached new yearly highs.
First up, we officially launched the imToken Card, connecting tokens to daily payments. And rolled out imToken version 2.14.1, enabling non-custodial ETH staking through imKey, new TRON wallet features, and built-in swap support for Arbitrum & Optimism chains.
As we flip to a fresh start, we released imToken Annual Report 2023, themed around every "connection" we celebrated together. Alongside, we hosted community events, including an AMA focused on "security" and a Christmas credit card design contest…
So, let's jump into the imToken updates right away!
🎉 imToken Highlights
imToken Card Official Launch
The pre-registration for the imToken Card officially went live in December, marking another monumental step for imToken. Over the past 7 years, imToken has grown alongside our fam in this rapidly changing digital journey.
And now we introduce imToken Card, that connects on-chain data and tokens to seamless payments. With imToken Card, you enjoy a credit limit based on your on-chain data and spend anywhere Mastercard is accepted. Pre-registrations are closed, but you can join the waitlist here.
Introducing imToken 2.14.1
The latest imToken version 2.14.1 is out! Enjoy non-custodial ETH staking via imKey for seamless asset management and staking reward collection. Here are more updates:
- "Speed up" feature for accelerating BTC wallet transactions.
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TRON wallet now supports energy rental and wallet authorization management.
- Enhanced DApp browser search and categorization features.
- The built-in swap support on the Arbitrum, Optimism, and Polygon networks.
- New network addition to the ecosystem – the X1 testnet.
Note: Tron wallet "energy rental" feature
Community Activities
imToken x AirGap Security AMA
On December 13th, we hosted a lively discussion on 𝕏 , featuring imToken's Jia Yung and AirGap's Niklaus Knecht, who shared valuable insights about "How imToken and AirGap work together to improve your asset security." Listen to the complete discussion here!
Christmas Credit Card Design Campaign
Celebrating imToken Card launch, we hosted an exciting design challenge for our fam to design a unique imToken Card with Christmas elements, and submissions were rewarded with XP (experience points). Check out the amazing designs on imToken Discord server!
Note: Christmas credit cards designed by community members
🔥 Hot Picks
- Goldman Sachs: Ethereum’s Dencun upgrade sets the stage for a scalable settlement layer
Goldman Sachs noted that the Dencun upgrade will primarily increase data availability for Layer 2 Rollups and reduce Rollup transaction costs through Proto-Danksharding. This will enhance Ethereum's scalability and network security. - Binance user base surges by 30% in 2023 despite U.S. legal challenges
Binance CEO Richard Teng has reported a 30% growth in Binance's user base, overcoming the impacts of U.S. law enforcement and the founder Changpeng Zhao's departure. The compliance cost of Binance has also reached $213 million, strengthening oversight for the exchange and NFT marketplace. - U.S. Presidential candidates take on crypto ecosystem and Federal regulators
Three U.S. presidential candidates have pledged to ease regulatory pressures on cryptocurrency firms, demanding a clear, unified framework for digital asset regulation. They even criticized the SEC's (Securities and Exchange Commission) crackdown on cryptocurrency exchanges, calling for curtailing the agency's powers. - Solana DEX volume surpasses Ethereum, touching $10.1 billion!
Solana's DEX trading volume reached $10.1 billion over 7 days, surpassing Ethereum's $8.8 billion, as per DefiLlama. Solana is coming as a strong contender to Ethereum, with its market capitalization at $47 billion in December. - OKX NFT marketplace trading volume exceeds Blur and OpenSea
OKX NFT Marketplace's 24-hour trading volume recently surpassed competitors – OpenSea, Blur, and Magic Eden, reaching $50 million. This success is attributed mainly to OKX's introduction of a Bitcoin inscription trading market.
imToken Content Learning
- Explore the latest scams in the industry and tips to prevent them, safeguarding your digital assets.
- Learn to obtain energy for low-cost TRON transfers on Feee.io within imToken.
- Uncover the highlights of every connection imToken expanded in 2023.
- Discover the connect feature in imToken and manage your assets securely.
💡 Partner Highlights Review
imKey Christmas Deal
Over the festive Christmas period, the imKey team offered a storewide 10% discount on Amazon, making the holiday spirit merrier for existing and new fam.
Tokenlon Christmas Surprise Campaign
Tokenlon team also organized a Christmas surprise campaign, where users had to complete an instant swap transaction on the Arbitrum, Optimism, or Polygon network via Tokenlon and win rewards like LON tokens, AirPods, or even an iPad!
BTC Breaks Through $44,000, LON Reaches $0.65
In the monthly market trend, Bitcoin broke through the $44,000 mark and touched a high of $44,700. Meanwhile, Tokenlon's native token, LON, also rallied, going up to $0.65.
🚀 Wonderful First Look
The next version of imToken is set to bring you a brand new account management experience and binding support for imToken Card within the App. We will keep rolling out engaging activities, so join the imToken Discord to participate and keep up to date with all the latest Web3 events!
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