2026-01-17 04:38:17

Currently, in the trading market, many people are chasing meme coins and studying inscriptions, but those truly willing to delve into the fundamentals of projects are a minority. Want to achieve dozens of times returns within a cycle? Merely watching candlestick charts is basically futile; the key is to understand who is behind the manipulation.

Recently, I came across financing information for a public chain XPL (token XPL). Many people see it just as an ordinary airdrop benefit, but that understanding is a bit of a pity. Take a closer look at the investor portfolio of XPL, and you'll find a very intriguing situation: a joint effort by Founders Fund and Tether.

What is Founders Fund? It is a fund founded by PayPal co-founder Peter Thiel, a top-tier long-term capital firm in Silicon Valley, with exceptional vision and skills. And Tether? The issuer of USDT, the liquidity hub of the entire crypto ecosystem. When these two giants team up to support a public chain, the logic behind it is definitely not just to make a small profit.

From the perspective of the financing side, Peter Thiel represents deep roots in the traditional payment system, while Tether signifies the infrastructural status of on-chain USD. Their real goal points toward the payments track—currently, the stablecoin payment market is far from mature, leaving ample space for new entrants. Looking at XPL's current price of $0.15, early investors have considerable confidence in this route. This is not simply about coin speculation; it is a serious bet by capital on the future payment landscape.

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TokenStorm

· 01-17 05:08

It's another story of Tether teaming up with industry giants, always sounding so enticing... However, the $0.15 pricing definitely boosts the confidence of early movers. To be honest, I haven't seen any significant on-chain activity these days, but when someone like Peter Thiel steps in, the risk factor definitely decreases. Looking back at the performance of several projects after funding, those with this kind of combo have generally outperformed the market. The payments sector is indeed a storm center; the landscape isn't settled yet, but I think I'll wait a bit... at least to see the trend in mining fees before making a move.

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MoodFollowsPrice

· 01-17 05:07

Right now in the crypto world, a bunch of people are betting on Shiba Inu instead of researching fundamentals... Founders Fund backing Tether, this combo is amazing, there are indeed opportunities in the payments sector.

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ChainComedian

· 01-17 04:58

Another project dazzled by the investor’s halo; frankly, it still depends on whether it can truly be implemented in the future.

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GasWaster

· 01-17 04:51

ngl, peter thiel + tether backing a chain is actually kinda wild... but honestly? my anxiety's already pricing in the bridge fees to get in lmao

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BearMarketSurvivor

· 01-17 04:43

Bro, this article woke me up. I was always chasing after the local dogs, never thought that big capital had already been playing this kind of hidden chess game.

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