
BlackPool Bulletin #48
This week, Web3 was jam-packed and full of surprises, triumphs and practical jokes! Turns out there's an Easter egg hidden in every Macbook. Opensea is in recovery mode after announcing its new trading platform. Elon seems to be pushing his favourite coin on the bird app (No surprise there) and, Euler Finance got its monies back! Hooray!
- Bitcoin Whitepaper found hidden in every updated MacBook
- Twitter updated its logo to Dogecoin. It lasted 3 whole days.
- SushiSwap's approval bug leads to a $3.3m exploit
- Trader Joe's V2.1 promises a "market-leading experience."
- Euler Finance recovers stolen funds
- What on earth is an OTC?
- The mechanics behind predatory market makers
- The new Cross The Ages trailer
- Magic Eden unveils Bitcoin LaunchPad
- Opensea is back on the mend
- Game Spotlight: Treeverse
1. It seems as though there's a copy of the Bitcoin whitepaper hidden in every Mac running macOS Catalina or later versions.
JUST IN: #Bitcoin whitepaper is hidden on every Apple MacBook computer running recent versions of macOS software. pic.twitter.com/zUiWorLyj5
— Watcher.Guru (@WatcherGuru) April 6, 2023
2. Is Elon pumping his own bags again?
JUST IN: Twitter updates its website logo to Dogecoin #DOGE. pic.twitter.com/6WIV6rUPFU
— Watcher.Guru (@WatcherGuru) April 3, 2023
3. Sushi's bugged approval system used to grant users access to their funds via smart contracts have cost them millions. So, if you haven’t already, REVOKE APPROVAL NOW!
Sushi's RouteProcessor2 contract has an approval bug; please revoke approval ASAP. We're working with security teams to mitigate the issue. https://t.co/WhXJfa5xD4
— Jared Grey (@jaredgrey) April 9, 2023
4. Trader Joe's V2.1 is a game-changing improvement for AMMs; making the Liquidity Book more accessible with the promise of an unrivalled experience.

5. Slow clap for Euler as hacker returns the entirety of the stolen funds. A rare triumph for the books!
Following successful negotiations, all of the recoverable funds taken from the Euler protocol on March 13th have now been successfully returned by the exploiter.
— Euler Labs (@eulerfinance) April 3, 2023
6. So, an OTC is an 'over-the-counter' transaction. Huh? If you're still scratching your head wondering, "But what the heck does that even mean?" you can delve into this detailed thread to help you wrap your head around it.
99% of crypto traders have a limited mindset towards secrecy.
— 𝕋𝕖𝕞𝕞𝕪🦇🔊 (@Only1temmy) April 7, 2023
But have you considered the millions moved daily?
The most interesting fact is that you can trade with $10 secretly and it wouldn't be found on the explorer.
Yes, you can. Via OTC
Let me introduce you to it...
A 🧵 pic.twitter.com/MHoIG7MuPU
7. Another day, another shady revelation in the crypto-sphere. Learn more about the ins and outs of crypto governance tokens and dubious market makers.
What every investor should know before buying crypto governance tokens in the open market💹
— Alex (@thiccythot_) April 5, 2023
A🧵on the mechanics🛠️of token market making (MM) deals and potential for abuse🕵️♀️
Bonus: personal rant on why we need to demand more disclosures📜from projects for the space to grow
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8. A sight for sore eyes indeed! Check out the new 'Cross The Ages' trailer showcased in Time Square NYC during this year's NFT.NYC Conference.
Gm Everyone! ⛅
— Cross The Ages (@CrossTheAges) April 11, 2023
Hey @nycgov, we're coming for you too. 😉
We're proud to be sharing our trailer on Times Square and we're also really excited for #NFTNYC2023! 😤 pic.twitter.com/cHDC6kOjjx
9. Magic Eden announced a Bitcoin Launchpad that gives creators a simpler way to release Ordinal NFT products.
📣 BITCOIN. LAUNCHPAD.
— Magic Eden 🪄 (@MagicEden) April 7, 2023
You asked. We delivered. We are now offering creators an easy way to get started and launch Ordinals directly on Magic Eden Launchpad.
Mint digital artifacts on a safe and secure platform with a smooth UI, starting tomorrow. pic.twitter.com/VmiqR84GZO
10. Opensea is back to reclaim the number 1 spot with its latest announcement. They must be keen on recouping their revenue pre $BLUR.
Allow us to reintroduce ourselves 📣
— OpenSea Pro (@openseapro) April 4, 2023
Starting today, Gem V2, the best-in-class NFT aggregator, is now OpenSea Pro!
💎➡️⛵️
OpenSea Pro will still be run by the same Gem team you know & love, but with unified brands we are able to offer users MUCH more
Let's dive in 👇🏽🧵 pic.twitter.com/pyt6QnjW7b
11. Game Spotlight 💡

Treeverse is a top-down, open-world, classless mobile MMORPG with social features and a focus on collaborative gameplay.
As you embark on an odyssey in the city of Elderwall, guarded by the World Tree, you'll find yourself surrounded by Jovians and Sidhe as you explore the fantastical realm of mythological creatures.
Put your skills to the test by crafting unique weapons using primal energy and slay bosses for the ultimate immersive experience.
Ape Tip: Pre-alpha spots for active community members! Head over to the Treeverse Discord to find out how to claim your spot on their whitelist!
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