If you follow our official X channel and the announcements channel in the community group, you’ll probably have heard we’re doing a token migration right now. 

The launchpad we used to kick things off are discontinuing their program and as such, we have decided to migrate our token so as to better protect and serve your interests as our users. 

The migration was launched yesterday, November 14 to a more secure and stable contract and partner, Meteora. 

It’s all about keeping things community-owned, and with the ethos of zero VCa and surprise unlocks, we’ve carefully outlined out how the migration process will go. 

So, how does it work? 

Super simple: It’s a 1:1 swap. Grab your old $CYPHER (contract: iQbAiVeCbyGJBbrxwxEa7LYSykSGd5FMVshgeRayGFM) and swap for the new one (PHCj8QU3DndLv9oLDFwcG6yZTqyxko3P8iyWiipkMET) right on Jupiter DEX. 

If you’ve got tokens staked, unstable first – you can restate on the new side once it’s live. 

The magic happens at 90% migration: That’s when our new liquidity pool fires up, and everyone gets a seven-day grace period to catch up. 

Stragglers? No sweat – unmigrated tokens (maybe 4-5% of supply) go into a safe wallet for manual airdrops. The team’s committed: We’ll pull SOL from the old pool to seed the new one, ensuring no one gets left behind.

A quick safety note: Stick to official channels. The team won’t DM you for help – if it sounds fishy, it probably is. 

Right now, as of this morning, the community’s firing off questions in the announcement thread, but it’s all smooth sailing so far. 

If you’re holding $CYPHER, hop on it today. This upgrade isn’t just tech housekeeping; it’s putting you first as a user. 

Now, Fliping the Script: 

Zcash’s Zypherpunk Hackathon – Where Privacy Gets a Creative Boost

If migrations feel like maintenance mode, the Zcash Zypherpunk Hackathon is pure inspiration fuel. 

Kicked off just five days ago on November 10, this online bash runs through December 1 – totally global, no travel required. 

Zcash (ZEC), the OG privacy coin, is rallying hackers, devs, and even artists to build open-source magic that screams “financial privacy is a human right.” 

We’re talking encrypted DeFi, AI that doesn’t spy, cross-chain bridges, and wallets that actually keep secrets.

Why Zypherpunk? It’s a nod to the cypherpunk roots – those early internet rebels who dreamed of unstoppable privacy tech. And the prizes? A jaw-dropping $300K+ pot, split across tracks like:

– Cross-Chain Privacy ($55K+): Bridge Zcash to worlds like Solana without leaking data.

– Private DeFi & Trading ($34K+): Trade in the shadows, no KYC nightmares.

– Privacy AI ($33K+): Compute without Big Brother watching.

– Wallets & Tools ($26K+ for self-custody, $37K+ for infra): Build what we all need but don’t have yet.

– Plus creative wildcards like media projects ($9K) and apps ($7K).

Big names are in: Sponsors like Starknet (dropping $10K), Fhenix ($15K), Mina, Aztec, and even the Zcash Foundation. Judges? 

Heavy hitters – Solana’s Anatoly Yakovenko, Balaji Srinivasan, Zcash co-founder Zooko Wilcox, and more. 

Perks go beyond cash: Startup funding, dev support, and invites to elite events like Network State School.

The energy’s electric already. Discord’s popping with mentorship sessions and wild ideas – think Ztarknet apps on Starknet L2 or wrapped zenZEC pumping Zcash liquidity to $56M on Solana. 

Even calls are out for Korean and Turkish devs to jump in. If you’re a builder feeling that privacy itch, sign up at zypherpunk.xyz. It’s not just a hack; it’s a chance to shape the future of shielded money.

Wrapping It Up: Your Next Moves in This Crypto Double Feature

These two stories? They’re threads in a bigger tapestry. Cypher’s swap shows Solana’s trading tools maturing fast, while Zcash reminds us privacy isn’t optional – it’s essential, especially with firms like Cypherpunk Holdings snapping up $50M in ZEC. 

Holders, migrate that $CYPHER now via the official link and watch @solcypherbot for threshold alerts. 

Hackers, slide into the Discord for 24/7 guidance – zk-SNARKs await. Both are windows into where crypto’s headed: Faster, fairer, and fiercely private.

All this is a healthy backdrop to concentrate on while Solana is currently sitting at around $140+ levels, and so it’s up to you to decide if you’ll distract yourself with that, touch grass or go even harder.