🚀 #1 Liquid Staking Platform on Shibarium | K9 Finance Case Study 🐾💰

K9 Finance came to us with a big goal: to shake up liquid staking on Shibarium. They had a bold vision and needed a partner who could help bring it to life—so we got to work on creating seamless solutions for staking, farming, and decentralized governance.

We built a platform that gives the Shibarium community more flexibility, transparency, and real rewards. 🌎

🎯 What We Delivered:

- Liquidity Staking & Farming: We made staking easy and optimized for maximum rewards, so users can get more out of their investments.
- Decentralized Governance: Thanks to the KNINE token, the community has real control over decisions— true power in their hands.
- Comprehensive Reward Systems: A full range of staking and farming options with next-level reward mechanisms to keep things exciting and rewarding.
- Bridging Functionality: Safe and smooth asset transfers between Ethereum and Shibarium, with flexible fees to keep things affordable. 🔗

⭐ Milestones Achieved:

- Ranked #1 Project on Shibarium according to DeFiLlama.
- #29 in Liquid Staking on Ethereum

We’re pumped to team up with K9 Finance on this exciting DeFi project. The future of DeFi is all about community, and K9 is at the forefront.

Ready to bring your vision?

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🗓 Tier 1 Crypto Events to Attend in 2025

🇭🇰 Consensus Hong Kong – Feb 18-20
Our CEO, Dmitry, will be at this one. If you're in the area and want to chat about the latest Web3 trends or partnership opportunities, let’s meet up!

🇺🇸 ETHDenver – Feb 23 - March 2
A must-attend for anyone deep into Ethereum and Web3. Whether you're building or just following the space, it’s a great chance to share insights.

🇫🇷 Paris Blockchain Week– April 8-10
A key event for blockchain professionals to explore trends and connect with thought leaders to discuss what’s next for web3 adoption and development.

🇦🇪 Token2049 Dubai – April 30 - May 1
We're looking forward to being part of Token2049. It’s an ideal spot for discussions around the future of Web3, with plenty of opportunities for collaboration and growth.

🇺🇸 Bitcoin 2025 – May 27-29
The Bitcoin Conference is where the Bitcoin community gathers. A chance to meet others pushing the limits of Bitcoin and DeFi.

🇫🇷 ETHCC – June 30 - July 3
One of the largest Ethereum-focused events, ETHCC is a great chance to dive into Ethereum’s latest developments and network with builders across the ecosystem.

Are you attending Consensus or Token2049?

💬 Drop us a message @rocknblockbd—we’d love to connect, share ideas, and explore opportunities.

See you there!

🤩 How to Find Product-Market Fit in Web3 | 5 Key Strategies from a16z

Finding product-market fit (PMF) in Web3 isn’t just about building a great product. It's about aligning incentives, community, and tokenomics. Here's how to get it right:

🤩 Start With Real Demand, Not Just Hype
In Web3, hype can generate buzz, but it won’t get you to PMF. Look for organic usage. If people are engaging with your product without incentives or rewards, you’re closer to solving a real problem.

🤩 Test in Niche Communities First
Web3 is all about niches. Instead of trying to win the masses, focus on a specific community, chain, or use case where you can build a loyal user base and dominate in that space. Once you’ve gained traction, expand from there.

🤩 Iterate Fast Using On-Chain Data
Forget vanity metrics. Look at on-chain data like retention, transaction volume, and liquidity growth. If your users are sticking around and your product is being used in meaningful ways, you’re headed in the right direction.

🤩 Align Tokenomics with Real Utility
A token isn’t just a tool for speculation—it should add value to your product. If users need your token for meaningful utility, rather than just trading or rewards, you’re beginning to nail the PMF puzzle.

🤩 Survive Market Cycles
PMF isn’t proven during a bull market. It’s about retention and user engagement during the down cycles, when incentives and hype are lower. If your product continues to have demand in a bear market, that’s a true sign of PMF.


Tell us — what’s your take on product-related content?

🔥 — Yes, this is gold!
👍 — I want more details
👌 — It’s good, but not wow
😐 — Doesn’t really hit for me

🔥 Case Study: Katana Inu - NFT Marketplace for Web3 Game

Katana Inu is a Web3-based multiplayer action game where players can earn NFTs and tokens through battles, quests, and tournaments.

🎯 Key Objectives:

Build a seamless NFT marketplace integrated with the game, supporting multi-network functionality (Ethereum, BSC, Polygon) to enhance the player experience and foster a decentralised economy.

⚡️ Solution:

We developed a multi-chain NFT marketplace with the following features:
⚪️NFT Creation (ERC-721 & ERC-1155)
⚪️Flexible Sales (Direct sales, timed auctions)
⚪️Admin Panel for managing collections and monitoring activity
⚪️Social Features like liking and following collections
⚪️Game Pages to display game-related NFTs

🧮 Challenges:

The client wanted to display all blockchain collections (like OpenSea), but indexing all collections in real-time would require too much computational power.
Solution: We introduced admin-managed imports, allowing admins to manually input collection addresses, ensuring a smooth user experience without performance issues.

😎 Results:

⚪️Multi-Chain Support: Ethereum, BSC, and Polygon integrations allow for reduced transaction fees and more flexibility.
⚪️Stronger User Engagement: Easy onboarding and wallet integration have led to increased user participation and retention.
⚪️Player-Driven Economy: NFT creation and trading tools support in-game rewards and player-driven value.

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Planning to Raise Funds for Your Web3 Project? Here Are 50 VCs Actively Investing in Web3

If you're a Web3 founder gearing up to raise funds, getting your project in front of the right investors is critical. But not all VCs are focused on the same areas, and not all will understand the nuances of Web3. The right match can make all the difference, especially if you're scaling or navigating market cycles.

To save you time, we’ve compiled a list of 50 VC funds actively investing in Web3 projects. These funds are interested in everything from DeFi and NFTs to gaming, DAOs, and beyond.

Why This List Matters:

⚪️Focused Attention: These VCs know Web3 inside and out and are looking to invest in projects with innovative tech and a strong community.
⚪️Strategic Fit: Each fund has its own area of expertise, so find one that aligns with your vision and product.
⚪️Strong Network: Beyond just money, VCs bring invaluable connections and industry expertise to the table.

👉 Check out the full list of 50 Web3 VC funds

🔥 Case Study | How We Built BeamSwap v3 – A High-Efficiency CLAMM DEX

We partnered with BeamSwap to launch V3, integrating the concentrated liquidity market maker (CLAMM) model to elevate capital efficiency, optimize trade execution, and boost LP rewards on Moonbeam.

We took Uniswap v3’s battle-tested model and custom-built a CLAMM-based DEX that gives LPs more control and traders better execution.

🚀 Key deliverables:

⚪️Concentrated Liquidity – LPs can set price ranges, making every dollar work harder
⚪️Custom Fee Tiers – Flexible fee structures to match different risk profiles
⚪️Range Orders – More precision, less wasted liquidity
⚪️Gas-Optimized Transactions – Faster, cheaper trades on Moonbeam
⚪️Smooth UI – A clean, intuitive experience for LPs and traders

🛠How we made it happen:

⚪️Forked & customized Uniswap v3 to fit BeamSwap’s needs
⚪️Refined smart contracts for optimized liquidity management
⚪️Built a solid backend with GraphQL for seamless data flow
⚪️Rigorous testing to ensure top performance before launch

⚡️What changed?

⚪️LPs get higher efficiency & better yields
⚪️Traders see lower slippage & improved execution
⚪️BeamSwap v3 is faster, cheaper, and built to scale

👉 Read full case study at: rocknblock.io/portfolio/beamswap

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🗓 Upcoming Web3 events + promo codes

We’ve rounded up Web3 events happening soon, plus exclusive promo codes for passes. If you're planning to attend, these will help you get in.

👉 Find the list here: Web3 Events in 2025 – Dates, Locations & Promo Codes

Monthly Recap | What Happened in Web3 in February, 2025

February saw mainnets going live, major security breaches, and Bitcoin’s price going down to $82K. Here’s a quick roundup of the key events in Web3 this month:

🐻 Berachain mainnet went live

🦄 Uniswap Labs launched Unichain mainnet

🐹 Hamster Kombat released an L2 on TON

🚀 Hyperliquid rolled out HyperEVM

⏳ Monad testnet went live

🌊 OpenSea dropped OS2 in beta

⚙️ zkLend was hacked for $9.57M

⚙️ Bybit loses $1.4B in an exploit

📈 ETH supply went back to pre-Merge levels

💰 Crypto.com announced plans to launch stablecoin in 2025

🔵 Lido announced v3 release

🦊 MetaMask announced Bitcoin & Solana support in 2025 roadmap

🤔 Pump.fun was rumored about testing their own AMM

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