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Since the success of Axie Infinity, the space of play-to-earn (P2E) blockchain games has been growing rapidly. While the P2E trend has attracted millions of people around the world, gaming NFTs are not affordable for many players, especially in developing countries. Yield Guild Games is building a P2E community and offering a solution to these players, so they can get started with NFT gaming.
What Is Yield Guild Games (YGG)?
Yield Guild Games (YGG) is a Decentralized Autonomous Organization (DAO) that invests in non-fungible tokens (NFTs) used in blockchain games. These games are part of a broader concept known as the metaverse. The term metaverse refers to the many elements of blockchain-based digital worlds, including digital land, digital assets, and more.
The idea of creating a global play-to-earn gaming community arose in 2018. Gabby Dizon, the YGG co-founder and CEO, noticed that blockchain gaming was trending in Southeast Asia. At that time, many gamers were looking to get started in the popular NFT game Axie Infinity, but they lacked the money to buy the in-game NFT characters called Axies.
Understanding that blockchain gaming can be an empowering tool for those living in developing countries, Dizon started lending his Axies to other players who couldn’t afford to buy their own. This inspired him to co-found Yield Guild Games with Beryl Li in 2020 to help gamers thrive in the world of NFTs and blockchain gaming.
How Do Yield Guild Games Work?
Yield Guild Games combines Decentralized Finance (DeFi) and NFTs to create a metaverse economy on the Ethereum blockchain. The YGG DAO is an open-source protocol with rules enforced by smart contracts. It serves many different purposes, such as carrying out governance decisions voted by the community, issuing rewards, and facilitating NFT rentals.
YGG is made up of multiple SubDAOs, which consist of groups of players from a specific NFT game or geographical location. Each SubDAO has its own set of rules to manage the activity and assets of the respective play-to-earn game.
This model allows players of the same NFT game to work together to maximize their in-game profits. It also enables guild members to rent and use the community-owned NFT assets to earn in-game rewards. In return, those that lend their NFTs via the DAO can share a portion of the gamers’ earnings.
On YGG, all NFTs and digital assets are stored within the YGG Treasury, which is controlled by the community. The treasure provides the NFTs to each SubDAO, and it includes P2E assets from multiple blockchain games.
YGG Scholarships
To maximize the value and utility of gaming NFTs, the YGG DAO uses an NFT rental program known as scholarships. The idea was initially introduced by the Axie Infinity community to benefit both NFT owners and play-to-earn gamers. 
In Axie Infinity, Axie owners can lend their gaming assets to help new players get started in return for a percentage of their in-game rewards. The process is done through blockchain smart contracts in a way that scholars can only use the NFTs in-game. Only the manager (owner) can trade or transfer the NFTs.
Similarly, YGG provides scholarships to new players under a revenue-sharing model, where they can get NFT assets to start playing and earn in-game rewards. The scholars don’t need to invest any money upfront, but they share a portion of their earnings with their managers. Apart from NFTs, new players will also receive training and guidance from community managers.
YGG scholarships are not limited to NFTs in Axie Infinity. The YGG Treasury also owns virtual lands in The Sandbox and League of Kingdoms, virtual cars in F1 Delta Time, among other play-to-earn games. 
SubDAOs
As mentioned, the YGG DAO is primarily composed of SubDAOs. You can think of SubDAOs as localized communities within the main YGG DAO. These local communities consist of players from a specific P2E game or location. For example, there is a SubDAO dedicated to Axie Infinity players, a SubDAO for The Sandbox players, another SubDAO for Southeast Asian players, and so on. By grouping players into different SubDAOs, they can discuss gaming strategies and help each other maximize performance.
Each SubDAO manages its respective game’s activities and assets under its own set of rules and conditions, but they still contribute earnings to the YGG DAO. In a SubDAO, there is a community lead, a wallet, and a SubDAO token. Token holders can share the yields generated from the gameplay based on their contributions. They also get to make suggestions and vote on governance decisions related to the SubDAO, such as whether to purchase more in-game NFTs, or how to manage their assets.
What Is The YGG Token?
Yield Guild Games (YGG) is an ERC-20 token that gives holders the right to participate in the governance of the YGG DAO. It has a total supply of 1 billion tokens, and 25 million YGG was sold via an Initial DEX Offering (IDO) on SushiSwap in 2021. To support the community, YGG has set aside 45% of the total supply to be distributed to users gradually over four years. 
As the platform’s native token, YGG is used to pay for services on the network. It can also be staked to earn rewards in the YGG vaults or used to unlock exclusive content on the YGG Discord channel. In addition, YGG holders can submit proposals and vote on decisions regarding the guild’s technology, products, projects, token distribution, and overall governance structure. The winning suggestions that eventually get implemented on the DAO will be rewarded YGG tokens.
YGG Vault
The YGG DAO adopts a different approach to yield farming than most DeFi staking platforms. Typically, tokens are staked to earn fixed-rate interest. On YGG, each vault represents a token reward program for a specific activity that YGG operates. For example, one vault may provide yields based on the performance of a scholarship program, while another vault rewards stakers based on the Axie breeding program.
YGG also plans to develop an all-in-one super index vault that represents all yield-generating activities in its ecosystem. This vault will reward stakers based on the guild’s revenue from subscriptions, merchandise, rentals, treasury growth, and SubDAO index performance.
Token holders can stake for the activity they support, and rewards will be distributed proportionally to the amount of YGG they stake via smart contracts. Depending on how the vault is programmed, rewards might also include YGG tokens, Ether (ETH), or stablecoins. 
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🎯 The market is not just going down: it is trembling under the weight of expensive oil, gold in safe-haven mode, and cryptos in red. Investors are rushing towards safety while uncertainty dominates. The recovery will depend on whether inflation eases and geopolitics calms; until then, volatility will be the name of the game.
The market is going down because key assets are showing pressure: oil remains volatile around 91.8 USD, gold reflects nervousness with a volatility index of 35.2 USD (+13%), and leading cryptocurrencies are retreating: Bitcoin -2.2% at 1,231,999 MXN, Ethereum -3.1% at 37,274 MXN, Solana -2.5% at 1,565 MXN and BNB -1.7% at 11,283 MXN.

Santa Claus rally refers to the sustained increases found in the stock market during the last five trading days of December through the first two trading days of January. Since 1950, during this seven-day trading window, the S&P 500 has gained an average of 1.3% and been positive 79% of the time.
Key Takeaways
The Santa Claus rally specifically occurs during a seven-day period spanning the last five trading days of December and first two trading days of January, with historical data showing positive returns about four-fifths of the time.The S&P 500 has averaged a 1.3% gain during this period since 1950, with even stronger average gains of 1.6% when considering data back to 1928.Theories for the rally include increased holiday shopping, seasonal optimism, end-of-tax-year considerations, and less institutional trading since many cut back on activity during the holidays.
Historical Data
Yale Hirsch, the founder of the annual Stock Trader's Almanac, coined the "Santa Claus Rally" in 1972 for the likely market performance during the last five trading days of December and the first two trading days of January.The period has historically shown higher stock prices about 79% of the time since 1950. The S&P 500 index has averaged a 1.3% gain during this time.When Santa only has coal for the stockings—i.e., stocks decline during this period—this has often preceded significant market downturns. Notable examples include 1999 when a 4.0% decline during the Santa Claus rally period was followed by the Dow's 37.8% slide over the next 33 months, and 2007, which preceded the 2008 financial crisis.
Important
According to data from TradingView, the S&P 500 gained about 1.58% during the 2023 Santa Claus rally period. The Dow was up by 0.82% over this time, and the Nasdaq Composite Index rallied 1.94%.
December
While the broader month of December has historically been a strong period for stocks, with the month showing gains about three-quarters of the time, the Santa Claus rally specifically focuses on the seven-day trading window around the turn of the year.Various theories have attempted to explain this phenomenon, including increased holiday shopping, general seasonal optimism, and the fact that many institutional investors are on vacation, leaving the market to typically more bullish retail investors. In addition, some suggest that the deployment of year-end bonuses and tax considerations play a role.
January
According to Hirsch, the first two trading days of January are an integral part of the Santa Claus rally period, tying it to broader January market patterns, including the "January Barometer," another phenomenon identified by Yale Hirsch in 1972.The January Barometer suggests that January's market performance often sets the tone for the rest of the year. Combined with the Santa Claus rally and the market's performance in the first five trading days of January—Hirsch calls it the "January Trifecta"—these indicators can help discern patterns in the market. Since 1950, when all three indicators are positive, the market has ended the year higher about 90% of the time, with an average gain of almost 18%.
Trading the Santa Claus Rally
While the Santa Claus rally is a well-documented phenomenon, trading it requires careful consideration. Since 1969, this seven-day period has delivered an average 1.3% gain in the S&P 500, but like any market pattern, there are no guarantees. For buy-and-hold investors and those saving for retirement in 401(k) plans, the Santa Claus rally should be more of a statistical curiosity than a reason to alter long-term investment strategies.
What Causes a Santa Claus Rally?
Several theories try to explain the Santa Claus rally, including investor optimism fueled by the holiday spirit, increased holiday shopping, And the investing of holiday bonuses. Another theory is that this is the time of year when institutional investors go on vacation, leaving the market to retail investors, who tend to be more bullish.
What Is the January Barometer?
The January Barometer is a theory that claims that the returns experienced in the January stock market predict the performance of the market for the upcoming year. 
How Was the Idea of the Santa Claus Rally Introduced?
Yale Hirsch followed stock market history and patterns and founded the Stock Trader’s Almanac in 1968. The almanac introduced the public to statistically predictable market phenomena such as the “Presidential Election Year Cycle”, “January Barometer,” and the “Santa Claus Rally."
TAKE AWAY
The Santa Claus rally represents one of Wall Street's most enduring seasonal patterns. While historical data shows the period has been reliably positive since 1950, investors should view holiday season price action within the context of their broader investment goals and risk tolerance. As with any market pattern, past performance does not guarantee future results, and success in trading these patterns often requires careful risk management and a solid understanding of market conditions.
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📰 Binance Square Highlight: “#crypto Investment Products See $1.9B Inflows for 15th Week, Ether ETPs Lead Surge” (Published Today)

Global #crypto ETPs recorded $1.9 billion in inflows last week, marking the 15th consecutive week of positive gains.
#Ethereum -based ETPs dominated, attracting $1.59 billion, the second-highest inflow ever for #ether ETH products.

#Bitcoin saw $175 million in outflows, ending a 12-day streak of inflow momentum.

Total Assets Under Management crossed the $221.4 billion milestone.

#Crypto Market Brief: #ether ther her exchange‑traded products led institutional inflows last week, with $1.59 billion pouring into #ETH funds—while #Bitcoin saw minor outflows. Total crypto ETP AUM now sits at $221 billion, underscoring solid institutional confidence. (Source: Binance Square).

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