Timedotfun // Experimenting with emerging markets
Exploring innovations and revisiting previous play examples before sharing the current strategy.
Timedotfun // Experimenting with emerging markets
Exploring innovations and revisiting previous play examples before sharing the current strategy.
Testing new territory
Beyond altcoin swing trades and cycling spot positions, constant exploration of new platforms and smaller meta opportunities is underway.
The playful nature of these ventures offers valuable lessons and often unveils a noticeable edge. In every market, only a few succeed while the majority lose out; success comes to those who outplay the collective.
The market essentially defines who the competitors are—a room of 100 participants might see only 5 to 10 taking home the pooled gains. A less competitive environment provides more favorable odds.
Consider Bitcoin leverage trading: a highly liquid arena populated by experienced traders, professionals, bots, and firms.
Contrast that with NFT trading in 2021—a nascent market with low liquidity that initially offered a clear edge, thanks to years of market insight contrasting with newcomers and niche sneaker-botting communities.
Many veterans overlooked NFTs, focusing instead on altcoins with promising utility. It serves as a reminder that nothing in crypto is absolute; success hinges on predicting where market attention and capital will flow.
Despite early skepticism about the value of digital JPEGs, the subsequent buzz, profits, and even a significant rebound during a crypto bear market turned initial doubts into enthusiasm.
Previously realized SocialFi plays
FriendTech was the first example: shortly after its launch, as major accounts joined and criticism surged, opportunities emerged.
Rapid observation of activity allowed early entry—purchasing keys when prices were minimal and selling them at substantial gains within hours.
Although increased competition and bot activity eventually diminished profitability, a bonus airdrop later validated the strategy. Next came NewBitcoinCity, a SocialFi project on Bitcoin providing versatility.
By investing in placeholder keys associated with prominent accounts, a significant multiplier was achieved once the wave of SocialFi attention rolled in.
Notably, success in these ventures did not require being a major player—opportunity exists for all participants. Then, Stars Arena on Avalanche offered a familiar approach.
Early adoption and capitalizing on new sign-ups yielded rewards until the overall sector decelerated with shifting market focus. A subsequent airdrop marked a bright note for that platform.
The current perspective
SocialFi appears poised to remain robust during this cycle and may experience another surge of attention and capital.
The historical pattern seen with NFTs could reoccur as capital flows between tokens and social protocols. The recent success of one project adds credibility to the enduring potential of SocialFi.
Additionally, interest remains in another Avalanche-based platform. Recently, some investments have been directed at a product that emphasizes SocialFi on Solana—a notably dynamic chain in this cycle.
Its unique model allows the purchase of time credits for personal interactions such as direct messaging, calls, or video chats.
These credits function as a currency, designed to be burned upon use, with further benefits anticipated via a future points system. Access to creator roles will soon be unlocked through a gated code, suggesting early-stage potential.
As a final note, the following quote encapsulates a recent development:
"Let's do another pitch session auction on timedotfun" (all proceeds to a prominent children's research cause).
This high-risk, unconventional play underscores the belief that social markets offer both edge and enjoyment, even when not all factors are predictable.