Chill Guy is a viral meme illustration that took social media by storm before a crypto project used the meme to launch a Solana-based token. Learn more here.

What started as a simple illustration of a laid-back dog has become a global meme sensation, with the cartoon character known as Chill Guy dominating both social media trends and cryptocurrency markets. Created by artist Phillip Banks in October 2023, the easygoing canine character sparked a viral movement that has attracted major brands worldwide.

This article follows Chill Guy’s transformation from a social media sensation to a cryptocurrency asset. We'll examine its viral beginnings, community growth, market impact and what potential investors can expect from CHILLGUY in the future.

 is a viral meme illustration by artist Phillip Banks, depicting a laid-back dog in casual clothes whose easygoing attitude took social media by storm before a crypto project used the meme to launch Just a Chill Guy as a Solana-based token.

What Does Just a Chill Guy Aim to Achieve?

The CHILLGUY meme coin aims to spread a "Why worry?" philosophy into cryptocurrency markets by embracing the laid-back, stress-free attitude that made the original meme go viral. The project transforms this easygoing vibe into a community-driven token, where being low-key isn't just a catchphrase — it's a shared mindset among holders.

The CHILLGUY community brings this philosophy to life by sharing endless variations of the CHILLGUY meme across social platforms. Through market swings and viral trends, CHILLGUY keeps his iconic pose: hands in pockets, subtle smirk, perpetually relaxed.

Just a Chill Guy (CHILLGUY) operates as a Solana Program Library (SPL) token on the 

 blockchain, leveraging the network's ultrafast speeds and low costs to ensure smooth trading. The token was created using Pump.fun, a specialized platform that lets users launch Solana-based tokens without any fees, removing traditional barriers to token creation.

CHILLGUY is a community takeover (CTO), meaning it's completely owned and directed by its token holders with no central team in control. This decentralized structure ensures the project stays true to its community-driven nature, its holders collectively guiding its future while embodying the laid-back spirit of the original meme.

The CHILLGUY token launched with a maximum supply of 1 billion tokens, of which 999,965,435 are currently in circulation. This near-complete distribution of tokens to the market supports active trading and community participation.

What makes CHILLGUY's tokenomics particularly notable is its widespread distribution across more than 142,000 unique holders (as of Nov 27, 2024), achieved in just 12 days. This rapid expansion of its holder base demonstrates strong community adoption and aligns with the project's decentralized, community-driven principles.

CHILLGUY has exploded across social media, especially on TikTok, where the meme has amassed hundreds of millions of views. Its laid-back character resonates with users worldwide, inspiring countless creative adaptations.

Major brands worldwide have embraced CHILLGUY in their marketing campaigns. From Sprite Europe to NFL on CBS, the character has resonated across mainstream media, even catching the attention of global figures like El Salvador's president Nayib Bukele.

The “Chill Guy” meme’s influence spans multiple social media platforms, with a growing community of followers: 96.6K on X (

). On the other hand, the meme token itself also has a vast community, with 39.9K on X (

) and an active Telegram channel of over 15,000 members. These numbers reflect the meme's ability to engage audiences across different platforms.

The token's popularity in cryptocurrency markets matches its social media success, with CHILLGUY maintaining a substantial 24-hour trading volume of over $330.03M as of Nov 27, 2024. This high trading activity demonstrates the strong market interest in CHILLGUY beyond its meme status.

Looking to trade Just a Chill Guy tokens? Bybit now offers the CHILLGUY/USDT Spot trading pair and CHILLGUYUSDT Perpetual contract. To get started, you’ll first need to create a Bybit account, then fund it with cryptocurrency and navigate to the 

While CHILLGUY has maintained strong trading volumes and continues gaining mainstream attention through its viral social media presence, investors should carefully weigh its strengths and risk factors before making investment decisions.

With its widespread brand adoption, sustained trading activity and explosive community growth of over 142,000 holders, CHILLGUY demonstrates significant market potential. However, meme coins are inherently volatile. Potential investors should 

 and invest no more than they can afford to lose.

CHILLGUY is the latest viral sensation to harness the power of the attention economy to convert social media momentum into crypto market success. While CHILLGUY has already demonstrated its ability to capture mass appeal, its position as a leading meme token will depend upon how effectively it maintains its cultural relevance and community engagement in this fast-moving market.

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Just a Chill Guy (CHILLGUY): Embracing the Art of Nonchalance

Zircuit (ZRC) combines optimistic and ZK rollups with AI-driven security, offering fast, low-cost Ethereum Layer 2 solutions. 

 network has flourished, mainly due to the ongoing network congestion, high fees and poor scalability of the latter. Many of these platforms use rollup technology, whereby batches of multiple transactions processed off-chain are bundled together and posted in bulk to the underlying Layer 1. Ethereum-linked rollups mainly come in two varieties 

 (ZK). While optimistic rollups boast lower computational overhead, the ZK variety of these networks features a higher degree of security.

Zircuit (ZRC) is a Layer 2 chain that adopts a hybrid approach, combining the elements of optimistic and 

. This lets the platform offer the performance benefits of optimistic technology along with the security of ZK validity proofs. To further enhance overall security, Zircuit uses a unique 

 (AI)–driven system of monitoring for malicious transactions.

 (ZRC) is a hybrid Layer 2 blockchain that combines the features of optimistic and ZK rollups, and uses AI-driven monitoring for potentially harmful transactions. 

 rollup development technology, a popular framework for building optimistic rollup networks. Additionally, it uses zero-knowledge proofs, which lets the platform offer the best of both worlds 

 the performance benefits of optimistic rollups and the security of ZK technology. Zircuit is 

The Zircuit project takes security very seriously, and has introduced a unique system of AI-based protection against malicious transactions at the sequencer node level. The use of ZK proofs and an AI-based protection system make Zircuit one of the most secure platforms in the competitive world of Ethereum Layer 2 chains.

Along with its excellent security benefits, Zircuit also boasts low costs, fast transactions, excellent scalability and 2-second block production intervals. All these features make it an ideal environment for 

 (DApps) in various niches, particularly 

 (DeFi). In fact, the leading protocols within the Zircuit ecosystem are all dedicated to the finance niche, with Zircuit Staking being the largest application by TVL.

With its heavy focus on DeFi, Zircuit aims to become a leading liquidity hub for various token types within the sector, including 

. These assets can be staked through the Zircuit staking program — supported by the platform's Liquidity Hub — to earn staking APRs, airdrop rewards and points based on the Zircuit Point program (covered further in our article).

The platform also operates a secure native bridging solution, 

, to help users transfer assets between its Layer 2 network and Ethereum Layer 1.

The company behind the project, Zircuit Ltd., was founded in 2021 in Canada by Dr. Martin Derka, Jan Gorzny and Angel Xu. Zircuit's testnet was launched in November 2023, but made headlines in April 2024 when the project reported that its 

 (TVL) had soared past $2 billion. While testnet TVLs are more a gauge of future potential for a blockchain than an indicator of its existing worth, the news attracted the attention of industry observers toward the platform. Following its highly publicized testnet success, Zircuit launched the first phase of its mainnet in August 2024. This was followed by the launch of the platform's native token, ZRC, in November 2024.

As a typical rollup, Zircuit uses an off-chain sequencer node to batch and organize Layer 2 transactions for subsequent posting to the underlying Ethereum Layer 1. The batches have ZK validity proofs attached to them to signal to Layer 1 validators that they’re free from fraudulent transactions. Zircuit's architecture also includes prover nodes, whose job is to produce these validity proofs.

However, unlike other rollups using ZK proofs (also known as validity proofs), Zircuit doesn't generate validity proofs for every block of transactions. Instead, some blocks have pre-generated template proofs, while others go through the process of having a dedicated validity proof created for them. After a few blocks featuring validity proofs, there are several more that utilize template proofs. The image below illustrates this approach.

The key reason Zircuit has adopted this form of proof design is that the process of generating ZK proofs is computationally intensive. By using template proofs for some of the blocks in a sequence, Zircuit can reduce the overall computational overhead. However, the project’s team has stated that the template proof model is temporary, and will be phased out in the future. At that stage, the platform will move to generating ZK proofs for each block.

Zircuit features a highly modular design whereby provers — responsible for generating validity proofs on the platform — can easily be plugged into or removed from the network. This modular approach is distinct from the standard ZK rollup design, in which provers are more tightly and less flexibly integrated into the overall architecture.

As noted earlier, Zircuit uses a dedicated sequencer to organize and batch transactions into blocks. The platform also applies AI-driven monitoring at the sequencer level (the Sequencer Level Security, or SLS) to spot and exclude fraudulent transactions before they’re finalized on Layer 2.

When transactions are first posted to Zircuit, they enter the 

 — a temporary area from which the sequencer picks and organizes individual transactions into blocks. The mempool is being monitored at all times, using AI algorithms to identify suspicious transactions. If a transaction in the mempool raises a flag, it's quarantined and assessed for validity before the sequencer can include it in a block. The image below shows how this process works.

One of the distinct features of Zircuit is its hybrid architecture, which combines the properties of optimistic and ZK rollups. At the base level, Zircuit is built using Optimism's Bedrock development framework, a technology popular for optimistic rollup networks. However, the use of ZK proofs — or, to be more precise, a combination of validity proofs and template proofs — ensures that Zircuit enjoys a security level that standard optimistic rollups normally can't match.

The use of AI-based SLS provides robust security to Zircuit, complementing the already highly secure ZK proof system. Very few Layer 2 networks in the industry currently feature anything similar, making the platform a true pioneer of AI use for sequencer-level operations.

Like any rollup based on Optimism Bedrock, Zircuit enjoys EVM compatibility. This allows for smooth interoperability with the underlying Ethereum Layer 1. EVM compatibility also makes it easy for developers familiar with Ethereum’s environment to develop Zircuit-based DApps, or to port existing Ethereum applications to the platform. Developers can take advantage of technologies commonly used for Ethereum (e.g., the Solidity programming language and the Hardhat development framework) to build Zircuit applications and smart contracts.

Zircuit Bridge is a native bridging solution designed to easily transfer tokens between Ethereum and Zircuit. It boasts high security, low transaction fees and fast transfers, and allows users to move a variety of cryptocurrencies between Ethereum and Zircuit, including ETH, 

) and LRTs like Super Symbiotic LRT (weETHs). As of late November 2024, the total number of cryptos supported by the bridge is close to 30.

Zircuit has launched a reward program called Zircuit Points. Users can earn these Points by staking supported assets, and by participating in the Build to Earn initiative (more on this below). Accumulated points will be converted to ZRC tokens in the future. Points also create the opportunity to qualify for token airdrops.

The primary way for most users to earn Zircuit points is via 

. The Zircuit Staking program lets you stake LSTs, LRTs, popular stablecoins, some wrapped tokens and Ether (ETH) to earn points. Using LSTs and LRTs, you can earn yields (along with native Zircuit staking APRs and Points) from the respective staking and restaking platforms that issue these assets.

Zircuit Points earned via staking have different multipliers, depending upon the asset. For example, Ether has a multiplier of 0.5, while LSTs, LRTs and stablecoins have a multiplier of 1. Multipliers for different LST and LRT assets may be subject to change in the future.

Build to Earn is another way to qualify for Zircuit Points. The program allows developers to contribute to the Zircuit ecosystem and earn Points in a number of ways, including:

Launched in November 2024, ZRC is the platform's native cryptocurrency. It's an 

 asset deployed on both Zircuit and Ethereum Layer 1. ZRC is mainly used for reward distributions, and participation in token airdrops for ecosystem DApps. Currently, transaction fees on the network are paid in Ether. It's possible that, in the future, ZRC might be used for some transaction fee payments.

ZRC is also used for rewards under the Gas Rebate program. As users conduct transactions on the platform, they 

. Zircuit’s Gas Rebate program provides rebates to offset some of the incurred fees. The amount of ZRC earned as a rebate is proportional to the amount spent on gas in ETH; the project's documentation states that for each ETH spent on gas, the user earns 125% in ZRC. All kinds of gas fee payments qualify for the rebate, including ordinary asset transfers and transactions involving interaction with Zircuit DApps.

ZRC is a supply-capped token, with a maximum and total supply of 10 billion. The token's supply allocation shares are as follows:

The ZRC token is available on Bybit's Spot market as a swap pair with USDT (

 to grab a share of the 5 million ZRC prize pool. New users who sign up for a Bybit account and complete identity verification can earn ZRC rewards by accumulating a deposit volume of at least 2,000 ZRC, or by depositing 100 USDT and trading 100 USDT worth of ZRC via their first trade with Bybit. 

Meanwhile, existing users can qualify for ZRC rewards by trading at least 500 USDT worth of ZRC on the Bybit Spot market, with the possibility of earning up to 10,000 ZRC based on trading volume. The 

 event will run through Dec 10, 2024, 8:59AM UTC.

Zircuit is among the pioneering Layer 2 platforms to adopt a hybrid design for a rollup network. Thanks to the platform's architecture, users can take advantage of low transaction costs, fast transfers and great scalability while enjoying the benefits of high security delivered by ZK proofs and AI-driven mempool monitoring. AI-based monitoring for fraudulent transactions is a particularly notable feature of the platform and is undoubtedly among the most advanced technologies employed in the blockchain industry.

User security combined with faster and cheaper transactions for the Ethereum network — all in one package — is now feasible, thanks to Zircuit's innovative technology and unique approach!

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Bybit is celebrating its sixth anniversary with the #Super6Bybit event, offering a $1.2 million prize pool and focusing on its bbSOL token.

Daily Top Performer — Virtuals Protocol (VIRTUAL)

On Wednesday, the S&P 500 fell 0.38% as tech stocks dropped and inflation data reinforced a hawkish Fed outlook. Coindesk Indices, an index measuring broader cryptocurrency market performance was down by 0.40%, with Bitcoin and Ether dropping by 1.86% and 1.79%, respectively in the past 24 hours.

Today's top performer is VIRTUAL, which surged 53.6% following the launch of the $MUSIC token by Agentstarter, featuring AI-driven music video capabilities and community-focused tokenomics.

Virtuals Protocol (VIRTUAL), founded in 2021, allows users to invest in and co-own AI-driven virtual assets like companions and influencers. Its model fosters community ownership, transforming AI agents into revenue-generating assets across platforms like Roblox and TikTok. The platform attracts contributors from AI and gaming to drive innovation in virtual economies. 

, using AI to create music videos and offering features like animated videos, voice mimicry, and karaoke tracks. The tokenomics allocate 60% for airdrops, 20% for liquidity, and 10% each for the development team and Virtuals Protocol.

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Bybit is celebrating its sixth anniversary with the 

, offering a $1.2 million prize pool and focusing on its bbSOL token. Launched in September 2024, bbSOL is the first exchange-backed Liquid Staking Token on Solana, providing liquidity and staking rewards. The campaign, running from November 28, 2024, to January 6, 2025, invites participants to build, transform, and supercharge their bbSOL through tasks, leaderboards, and community milestones, increasing rewards. The event combines gaming mechanics, community engagement, and opportunities to win prizes while promoting innovation and growth in the crypto space.

Yesterday, there were no flows in BTC Spot ETFs, including GBTC and non-GBTC categories.

. Stake BNB on Lista's portal to get slisBNB, then deposit it into Astherus to earn airdrop points with multipliers (3X for Lista, 1.15X for Astherus). No lockup is required, and slisBNB is the most efficient option.

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Our weekly crypto derivatives analytics report delves into macro events, the current state of crypto and trading signals from spot trading volume, and futures, options and perpetual contracts.

ETH has outperformed, bolstered by SEC Chair Gary Gensler's announcement of his Jan 20, 2025 departure, and suggested by growing open interest in ETH perpetual. This positive momentum extends to several large-cap altcoins previously scrutinized by the SEC, as indicated by bullish funding rates for long positions.

Please check out the report’s highlights.

ETH Open Interest Grows While BTC’s Declines

ETH is outperforming BTC following the announcement of SEC Chair Gary Gensler’s departure, as evidenced in perpetual swap markets. BTC open interest has decreased from last week's highs, while ETH contracts have increased. Additionally, ETH trade volumes constitute a larger share of daily trading as compared to much of the past six months, despite an overall dip in trade volumes this week. The gradual decline in BTC open interest, without a surge in trading activity, indicates a strategic repositioning, rather than a wave of liquidations.

BTC Option Curve Inversion Deepens as Price Retreats

The pullback in the spot BTC price from the $100K target has led to a flat ATM volatility term structure, with short-tenor options dropping below 60%. 

This trend continues the correlation between term structure inversion and BTC spot price returns observed since the U.S. election on November 5, 2024

. The decline in front-end volatility aligns with lower realized volatility levels. While demand for short-tenor options has moderated, there hasn't been a notable change in open interest for calls or puts. Instead, their growth has stalled at the week's start.

Sentiment in ETH options markets seems moderately more bullish than in BTC's during the recent decline in momentum from the post-election rally. Call options lead in both trading volumes and open interest. 

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Interested in investing in cryptocurrencies? There are a myriad of factors to take into account. When you invest in coins based on a 

 blockchain network you can engage in staking, which helps PoS networks operate more securely and efficiently. The only requirement for staking is that you keep coins in your cryptocurrency wallet over an extended period of time, which allows you to earn staking rewards. Staked coins are similar to interest-bearing savings accounts, since with both options you earn interest on your initial investment. Keen on giving this 

 a go? Read on as we cover some of the best staking coins you can invest in if you want to earn passive income while taking advantage of high yield.

 is a process that involves placing funds into a digital wallet and keeping them there to support validating transactions for PoS blockchains. By participating in transaction validation, participants earn extra cryptocurrency.

The main benefits associated with staking crypto include the following:

There are some notable differences between mining and staking. In general, while mining only occurs with 

 systems, you’re able to get a return on both PoW and PoS coins on staking platforms.

 are able to confirm blockchain transactions without needing a third party, such as a bank or other financial institution. The main difference between the two mechanisms is in their energy consumption. If you’d like to get started with the staking process, you first need to obtain PoS coins. Once you’ve selected the coins you want to use, you’ll decide how much of your top staking coins you’d like to stake. This process can be done on any major cryptocurrency exchange.

Keep in mind that it’s also possible to earn additional income through

. Although somewhat more complicated than staking, yield farming involves earning coins by lending your current crypto assets to various 

 (DeFi) platforms. With yield farming, you can contribute crypto assets for anywhere from a couple of days to several months. Higher lending amounts invariably lead to higher rewards.

Despite the benefits of crypto staking for earning passive income, there are several risks to be aware of. The primary ones are as follows:

The following is a comprehensive look at 20 of the best staking coins you can purchase in order to start obtaining staking rewards. The tokens’ symbols are listed after each crypto platform.

If you’re looking for the highest APY crypto staking token that won’t depreciate in value, 

 (USDT) is a good choice. As the world’s leading 

 of $114.34 billion (as of Jul 23, 2024). Since 2014, USDT has provided crypto users with a cushion against the volatility of cryptocurrency markets.

Instead of holding fiat currency in traditional financial systems (such as banks), you can stake USDT, which will provide you with an attractive passive income and help you hedge against inflation, especially during these uncertain economic times. 

USDT reserves are backed 100% by the U,S, dollar (Tether’s platform provides a transparency page where you can verify this). Better yet, USDT has a huge trading volume and deep liquidity, allowing you to easily swap your tokens for digital assets. 

Ready to hold crypto without the risk of losing value due to volatility? Then try Bybit Savings, where you’ll earn an APR of 9.27% from staking USDT for a flexible period. Staking for a flexible time means that you can unstake your tokens at any time, as the yields are paid out daily. Bybit is also holding an 

, during which staking USDT earns you 300% interest for both fixed and flexible terms — making it the highest-APY crypto staking offer around.

Popularly known as “digital silver,” Ethereum is ranked second among cryptocurrencies after Bitcoin. The blockchain has been improving its network through various 

Ethereum’s ecosystem remains one of the busiest in the crypto space, as people leverage its security and 

. A considerable number of well-performing 

 (OP), have also helped scale Ethereum by providing low-cost, high-speed transactions.

ETH is one of the best crypto staking coins, with numerous ways to earn passive income from it. You can stake it with Bybit Savings 

 has become popular. It allows you to access your staked ETH in the form of 

 (LSD) tokens and use them for DeFi activities, such as lending and providing liquidity. 

You can stake your ETH with Bybit to receive stETH, or on the 

 liquid staking platform to enjoy 2.89% interest while earning passive income from 

 and receive mETH with an APR of 1.1%. Bybit provides multiple ways to 

. It was created by fintech giant Circle, and has strong partnerships through the Circle Alliance Group, which includes notable names such as Visa, Mastercard and BlackRock. Over the years, USDC has risen to become an in-demand crypto, especially for those looking for a stablecoin to stake.

USDC is designed to facilitate fast and cheap cross-border payments, and to provide crypto users with a transparent and safe cryptocurrency for transactions. Circle has increasingly expanded its reach across the globe, driving USDC up the crypto rankings to become the second-most popular stablecoin after USDT.

ing USDC, lock it with Bybit Savings for flexible staking. You’ll enjoy an APR of 7.32%, and can withdraw your assets instantly and convert them into your preferred currency without much hassle. The process is fast, straightforward and transparent.

The Open Network (TON) was founded by Telegram in 2018 to provide scalable and affordable cross-chain interoperability. 

 (TON), the native token powering the project, has been pumping hard in 2024, shattering its all-time high with a price of $8.01 on Jun 14, 2024. 

TON's surge was fueled by Telegram's announcement in April 2024, stating that channel owners could now pay for in-platform ads for their channels using the token. TON has also been attracting major partners, such as Pantera Capital.

Ready to earn passive income from one of the best crypto staking coins? Stake TON with Bybit Savings to earn an interest of 8.36% for a flexible term. 

You can also stake your TON tokens to become a validator and secure the TON blockchain, where you'll earn an APR of 2.99%. With the popularity of Telegram-related projects, such as 

, the TON blockchain is thriving. Hence, HODLing and staking TON can be a smart investment decision.

Bitcoin remains the top crypto in terms of market capitalization. So far, 2024 has been a good year for BTC, which hit a new all-time high of $73,737 on Mar 14, 2024, following the 

 event that was completed in April has made it harder to mine BTC, reducing the amount of coins in the circulating supply. Based on these factors, it’s ideal to hold and stake Bitcoin, since its value will continue to soar over time. 

Having been around since 2011, and with various developments on the network designed to increase its value, Bitcoin remains one of the best crypto staking coins around. With Bybit Savings, you can enjoy a yield of 2.5% when staking Bitcoin for a flexible period. 

, a modular L2 Ethereum scaling solution that combines data availability, superior performance and security by using 

-compatible, allowing developers to leverage smart contracts and other tools to easily build DApps. Compared to other 

, Mantle has an extensive network of partners tied together by the MNT token, making its blockchain a rapidly growing haven for app developers.

MNT is also one of the best crypto staking coins on Bybit, with a rate of 20.35% for its flexible plan.

 blockchain has been making a comeback in 2024 following a catastrophic phase during the bear market, especially with the collapse of FTX. There’s been growing demand for SOL, especially around 

, which have been performing remarkably well in 2024.

We've seen increased liquidity on Solana, and the SOL token has returned to the top five in crypto rankings. The heightened activity on Solana — which could continue during a full-blown bull market — suggests that investing in SOL could be a good move.

Since you hold your SOL tokens, you can stake them flexibly with Bybit Savings to earn an APR of 1.2%. In addition, you can help secure the Solana network by staking your SOL tokens on its PoS platform at a yield of 6.97%.

USDe, a creation of Ethena Labs, provides an efficient and scalable stablecoin (

) that enables crypto users to explore and invest in the crypto space without worrying about volatility. Besides trading USDe as a Spot pair, 

 also allows you to use it as collateral to trade perpetual contracts. 

You can also earn passive income by staking USDe on Bybit Savings to earn a high interest of 30% for either a flexible or fixed term — a rate that makes USDe one of the highest APY crypto staking tokens currently available on the platform.

 stablecoin was created by MakerDAO to provide crypto users with volatility-free financial freedom. An 

, it's powered by smart contracts, and can easily be integrated into DApps. 

With Dai integrated into over 400 apps and services, its utility has grown over time, making it a worthy contender in the stablecoin niche. As such, DAI is among the best coins for staking, since it can easily be converted into other assets. Its popularity is also due to increased demand for a decentralized stablecoin. To earn passive income, you can flexibly lock your DAI tokens on Bybit Savings at an interest rate of 6.24%.

The explosion of artificial intelligence (AI) technology has led to many crypto projects merging AI with blockchain technology, pushing the limits of technology even further. 

 (APTR) is one of the leading DeFi projects to create an innovative intention-based protocol powered by a chatbox, allowing users to achieve their goals easily by using natural language prompts. The requests are then efficiently processed by a decentralized network of solvers, with the solver integrity maintained via 

 for the right to governance and voting, as well as to earn staking rewards. APTR staking is split into three different durations: Staking APTR for 30 days yields an APR of 10% APTR and 23% USDC; a 60-day period gives you 15% APTR and 35% USDC; and staking for 90 days earns you 20% APTR and 47% USDC. APTR is currently among the best cryptocurrencies to stake on Bybit Savings, where you can earn an attractive rate of 50% for a fixed period. 

Referred to as the “internet of blockchains,” 

 is a Layer 0 blockchain that enables the c

reation of customizable application-specific chains through Cosmos SDK. These independent blockchains can then 

communicate effectively with each other via Cosmos’s 

Inter-Blockchain Communication (IBC) Protocol. 

Its native ATOM token powers Cosmos’s PoS consensus system by incentivizing holders to stake their ATOM tokens to a validator that helps secure the network. 

By staking your ATOM tokens on Cosmos, you’ll receive rewards at a rate of 17.18%, making ATOM one of the highest APY crypto staking coins. You can also lock your ATOM tokens flexibly on Bybit Savings, where you’ll receive passive returns at a rate of 1%.

 (VPR) launched in 2023 and went on to become one of the biggest 

s on Bybit, with over 40,000 investors participating. Its gas-free 

 is supported by Visa and lets you enjoy a seamless experience when transacting your digital assets, without the complexities of 

VPR is used to incentivize users to buy mutual funds on VaporWallet. You can also stake VPR and other cryptocurrencies in the wallet to earn rewards.

Furthermore, VPR is among the highest APY crypto staking coins on Bybit, with a yield of 60% on your staked assets. Combined with the versatility and convenience of VaporWallet, this high APY makes VPR one of the best staking coins to hold for passive income.

 ecosystem, is one of the best staking coins to hold, due to its utility in facilitating the 

 and security of the Polkadot blockchain. Created by Ethereum's co-founder, Gavin Wood, Polkadot has remained a popular multichain network, designed to enhance interoperability and communication across different chains.

DOT is used for bonding, staking and governance on Polkadot. 

There are two ways to stake on Polkadot: by holding 

 to become an active nominator (the minimum amount changes every 24 hours), or by staking a minimum of 1 DOT in the nomination pools. Rewards are paid out every 24 hours at a current rate of 11.4%, making it one of the highest 

 crypto staking tokens in the DeFi space. 

Alternatively, you can choose a simple staking solution on Bybit Savings with an APR of 1% on your staked DOT assets.

LFT makes our list of the best staking coins since it's the native token for 

, a platform that lets you create a realistically human-like avatar to use as your digital identity across the web3 space. You can stake your LFT tokens on Lifeform to earn rewards from minting 

. LFT is among the highest APY crypto staking tokens available on Bybit, with an interest of 40% on Bybit Savings.

 blockchain, a smart contract platform designed to help developers create fast, efficiently and cheaply. Individuals and enterprises can access affordable, low-code tooling on Avalanche to launch their apps. AVAX is used to pay gas fees on the Avalanche blockchain and secure the network through validators.

You can stake your AVAX tokens to become a validator, and earn staking rewards at an annual rate of 7.97% — which makes AVAX one of the highest APY crypto staking tokens in the DeFi space. You can also stake your AVAX on Bybit Savings, where you’ll earn a return of 1% and can conveniently withdraw your assets at any time.

Spectral is another crypto project that has incorporated AI into its blockchain technology. It offers two core products — a decentralized oracle, Spectral Nova, comprising a network of AI and ML models that provide verifiable inferences and insights to blockchain smart contracts and apps, and Spectral Syntax, a generative AI tool to help you build your own on-chain AI Agents through easy smart-contract programming code via textual prompts.

Its governance token, SPEC, also offers incentives to holders who stake the token on its two platforms. On Spectral Nova, validators have to stake SPEC as collateral, which incentivizes them to act with integrity, and on Spectral Syntax, users can stake SPEC for elevated agent creation and monetization rights. SPEC is also one of the highest APY crypto staking tokens on Bybit Savings, with a rate of 30% for both flexible and fixed periods.

 provides users with faster transactions by using the Ouroboros PoS consensus mechanism. ADA is the native token powering Cardano that facilitates payments within its ecosystem. Staking pools help run the Ouroboros PoS protocol 24/7. ADA holders can delegate tokens into staking pools to enjoy staking rewards at a rate of 2.86% while being able to spend their delegated ADA at any time.

You can stake your ADA tokens on Cardano using the blockchain’s official wallet, 

, a secure desktop wallet that allows you to set up a bundled Cardano node with a single click. However, its complexity of use has led users to seek alternatives, such as Yoroi and AdaLite. If you wish to reap simple yields without the challenges of staking on a PoS platform, you can flexibly stake ADA Bybit Savings at a rate of 1%.

 is one of the best crypto staking coins, due to its pivotal role in the cryptocurrency space, especially as it powers Binance, one of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges. The coin’s versatility and critical role in BNB Smart Chain (BSC), coupled with solid tokenomics, make it one of the best cryptocurrencies to stake. BNB is used to pay fees on the Binance exchange and BSC, to pay merchants, and for staking to receive passive rewards.

Since BNB's use cases are rapidly continuing to expand, you can stake your BNB with Bybit Savings for a flexible period to earn rewards at a rateof 1%. You can also become a validator and contribute to the security of BSC by staking your BNB to receive daily staking rewards. Otherwise, you can contribute as a delegator by staking your BNB to validators via supported wallets, such as BNB Chain Wallet, 

BNB is one of the top staking coins you can hold, since it can also be liquid staked on various platforms. You can then receive LSD tokens to use for other DeFi activities while your BNB yield continues to generate. For instance, by liquid staking BNB with 

, you'll earn your reward at a rate of 1.08%.

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