Entries by empirica

The Binance Effect: A 7-Year Analysis For Token Founders

In crypto, some things are taken for granted. One is the belief that getting listed on Binance is a major positive milestone in a token’s journey. The logic seems straightforward: the biggest exchange means access to more investors, which should translate into higher market capitalization — the Binance Effect. But do we really understand how the listing on Binance affects token value? We analyzed every listing since the exchange’s inception in 2017.

Founders Thoughts Subscription Confirm

I’ve always been intrigued by people who believe in conspiracy theories. Interestingly, it rarely stops at just one theory. These folks often surprise you with a whole set of incredible beliefs. Over time, I noticed a pattern.

This pattern becomes clear when we ask: why don’t these people see how bizarre their views are? The answer is simple – they acquired these beliefs gradually.

Founders Thoughts By Michal Rozanski

Hey, I’m Michał. I run Empirica, a crypto market-making company. After 20 years in software and trading, I’m now blending it with crypto. Here, I share data-driven insights on markets, thoughts on product development, lessons from building a company, and books that have shaped my thinking.

Do Your Thing. Do It for Decades.

I’ve always been intrigued by people who believe in conspiracy theories. Interestingly, it rarely stops at just one theory. These folks often surprise you with a whole set of incredible beliefs. Over time, I noticed a pattern.

This pattern becomes clear when we ask: why don’t these people see how bizarre their views are? The answer is simple – they acquired these beliefs gradually.

Why Programmers Hate Meetings?

Beneath the surface of the tech sector, a hidden struggle persists. On one side, we have a culture of frequent meetings, a core element of agile methodologies. On the other, there is a need for deep focus. Caught in the crossfire are the creators – programmers, designers, analysts – who need long periods of uninterrupted concentration to do their best work.

How to choose an exchange for your token debut

In this article we will discuss some key issues regarding token listing: Which exchanges are good for a first listing? What is the difference when listing on centralized and decentralized exchanges? What are the costs and listing requirements?

Uniswap V4 – the most important changes compared to V3 when creating a pool

V4 is the latest version of Uniswap, which provides customizable pools with unlimited fees and automated strategies. Let’s consider whether V4, which promises minimum trading costs and increased earnings, could cause an influx of investors from V3 pools. Why you should consider creating a pool on Uniswap V4? Read about the main differences of the new V4 compared to the previous V3 version.

Wash trading crypto – definition, detection methods and the impact on crypto markets

The impact of wash trading on the market is significant. Wash traders use algorithms to simultaneously buy and sell the same asset to create artificial trading volume. This, in turn, can lead to artificial price changes, which do not reflect the actual supply and demand dynamics. Learn more about this kind of market manipulation and detection methods.

Listing on PancakeSwap – how to set up a pool and add liquidity

A comprehensive tutorial on how to prepare for and conduct a token listing on PancakeSwap. We will cover what you need to know to set up the pool and how to obtain information about liquidity depth, starting token price, and other important details.

Crypto Vaults: What are they and how can token issuers benefit?

Vaults are among the most exciting innovations and DeFi developments for token issuers (Web3 companies and DAOs). The concept of vaults was a response to the need for secure and automated management of digital assets within the DeFi ecosystem.