Ben O'Neill
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building things at @stablecoin
New York, USA
Joined December 2010
Tether is an investment firm, not a traditional c-corp. While still unbelievably impressive what they’ve built, returns should be measured against peers.
[ ZOOMER ] TETHER IS EXPECTED TO MAKE $15B IN PROFIT THIS YEAR, WITH A 99% PROFIT MARGIN - ACCORDING TO CEO PAOLO ARDOINO: BBG
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@emceecoy_ Efficiency will always be king for machines. Maybe it’s cost, maybe it’s trust, maybe it’s time, but every agent will likely have a predetermined variable it’s optimizing for
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Every thread I read on "agentic payments" seems to lack imagination. They talk about paying contractors or doing things humans do online today, but not what new surface areas appear when you remove humans from the loop entirely. Its like pitching the iPhone app store, but only
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Looks exactly like Uber retention graphs in 2015
Sometimes you see data that so clearly indicates where the world is headed over the next several years (and where there is room for opportunity) This is one of those charts
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Bridge has no leverage. Bridge has no exposure. Bridge issued assets are redeemable for $1. Keep stablecoins stable.
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Stablecoins are the new petrodollar. They will be the most effective tool for US soft power to extend into the 21st century.
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Cards and CASH, both issued by
bridge.xyz
A stablecoin platform built for developers. Enable quick, easy, and cost-effective global money movement that seamlessly integrates with your existing applications.
Using your crypto to pay for things in the real world feels like magic. It's like being a video game character, but accidentally spawning IRL with all your powers. Phantom Cash coming soon 💰
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Stablecoins are an accelerant for fintech innovation
Neobanks built on stablecoins in emerging markets (especially India and Latin America) are turning out to be the only startups founded in the past few years that didn't need to catch the AI tailwind to grow astonishingly fast.
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Scale matters. Are you betting on vendors who have built through it and come out the other side or that you hope will be able to do so?
you know all that stuff that only has 1 in a million odds of happening? well if you have enough customers… that kind of thing happens pretty often
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It's amazing to watch the @stripe business and product change so drastically in response to AI and stablecoins. For a $100b company, it can sure turn on a dime. I can't wait until they start merging into one and Stripe is powering agent-to-agent payments via stablecoins.
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Great article from @nic__carter on why everyone should have their own stablecoin...an excerpt: --- We have in our portfolio tiny seed stage startups that have successfully launched their own stables with Bridge. You don’t need to be a behemoth to do it. In his launch post about
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Bridge will be a top 5 stablecoin issuer by the end of 2026, maybe even top 3. This is a train that cannot be stopped.
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Every company I’ve joined in crypto has hired me as “the business guy.” This means I am the primary representative at every conference the minute I sign. The first “we’ve made it moment” at each was when we finally scaled a sales team to do this for me so that I can stay home
Not sure if it's age, time in industry, kids, or what, but I have literally zero desire to go to any conference. Less than zero - I'd pay not to have to go. Hope folks have fun at Token, but I wouldn't wanna be ya 😜
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There's no doubt we're currently in the stablecoin supercycle, and @phantom's announcement today is a huge win for consumer fintech (and more importantly, users!) The new Cash product connects all your money, so that you can: - buy or sell crypto in a few taps - connect your
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Today’s @phantom release is a monumental moment. It is the first integration that showcases the full power of what developers can build on top of a combined @stripe and @Stablecoin. In one API, you get - Stripe Link user onboarding and profiles - Card on-ramps and risk analysis
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Bridge x Stripe This is just the beginning.
🆕: We're announcing Open Issuance to help stablecoins go mainstream. • Customizable smart contracts. • Issuance on any blockchain(s). • Reserve management. • Full control over mint and burn fees. • Out-of-the-box interoperability with other Open Issuance stablecoins and
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Stablecoins are powerful. But building on someone else’s means you’re tied to their roadmap, fees, and business goals. Today we’re launching Open Issuance by Bridge — a platform to create your own stablecoin and own your own destiny. With Open Issuance, you can: – Customize
bridge.xyz
Launch your own stablecoin with Bridge Open Issuance. Maximize rewards and customize reserves while tapping into shared liquidity and interoperability.
1/6 Today we announced Open Issuance, a new platform that enables any business to launch their own stablecoin. As stablecoins increase in adoption, businesses handling a large flow of funds need greater control of their product experience, roadmap and their economics. Open
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✅ @dakota_xyz ✅ @slashapp ✅ @MetaMask ✅ @HyperliquidX via @nativemarkets ✅ @phantom The biggest @Stablecoin issuers are building on https://t.co/4nfZCCHS5L Own your money, own your roadmap. Who’s next?
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