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🌷 From Tulips to Stablecoins: AI Dreams, Meme Politics & DeFi Legends Collide 🚀

Issue #23 of the Just Followed Digest

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Welcome to a new issue of Just Followed Digest - your go-to source for trending projects and standout accounts in the crypto space.

In today’s issue we’ve got a DeFi legend’s new project, an AI video powerhouse, a soldier-turned-politician turned meme, and a stablecoin chain making waves.

So without further ado, let’s dive in. 🚀

Top Trending Today*đź‘€

  1. flyingtulip – Andre Cronje’s latest DeFi project sparking heavy speculation.

  2. Everlyn – AI video model raising big funds and big expectations.

  3. Ant Middleton – Ex-Special Forces star turned meme coin and political buzz.

  4. Stable – A new stablecoin-focused Layer 1 backed by Tether and Bitfinex.

*this is a curated list of accounts and projects, and it may differ from the list of top accounts on leak.me

Flyingtulip – Andre Cronje’s latest DeFi project sparking heavy speculation.

FlyingTulip is the latest creation from legendary DeFi builder Andre Cronje, who’s famous for shaping early DeFi projects like Yearn but also for walking away from them. This time, he’s approaching things differently actually raising funds, holding vested founder tokens, and focusing on building a long-lasting product. The project is looking to bring multiple unique crypto ideas under one umbrella, including tokenized NFT positions and risk analysis. With job listings already open for engineers and analysts, it’s clear this isn’t just a hobby experiment it’s being structured as a serious ecosystem play.

The buzz comes from Cronje himself, who admitted his past work had no personal incentive, but FlyingTulip changes that this time he’s motivated to stick around. Crypto Twitter is debating whether he’ll finally stay and deliver a “killer product” instead of stepping back. On top of that, rumors that he may be leaving Sonic Labs to fully focus on FlyingTulip signal a big shift in his direction. KOLs are already speculating whether it will launch on Sonic or multiple chains, and that uncertainty has only fueled the hype.

Everlyn – AI video model raising big funds and big expectations.

Everlyn is building what it calls the fastest AI video model in the world, running on a decentralized infrastructure for autonomous video creation. Think of it as a “cinematic dream machine” that anyone can tap into, designed to make video production smarter and faster while keeping it open to the community. The team has already raised $15M to date, and with big investors from both Web2 and Web3 onboard including names tied to Google, Amazon, Meta, and Tencent it’s positioning itself as a true powerhouse in AI-driven media.

The reason people are talking is simple: Everlyn just secured a $250M valuation round with major backing from Mysten Labs, creators of Sui. That level of support signals strong conviction in their vision and sends a message that AI + on-chain video is a serious growth sector. Big voices like Yann LeCun amplified the news, and with over 160K followers already, the project feels like it’s breaking into mainstream attention. For many, Everlyn isn’t just another AI project it’s a glimpse of how entertainment and Web3 could merge.

Ant Middleton – Ex-Special Forces star turned meme coin and political buzz.

Ant Middleton, former British Special Forces soldier turned adventurer and TV personality, is now making waves in an unexpected space crypto. With nearly half a million followers, he’s well-known for his tough persona and leadership qualities. But recently, he caught the crypto crowd’s eye when he publicly acknowledged $AM4LM, a meme coin inspired by his name and campaign. The token emerged around his push to become London’s mayor, blending politics, personality, and memes into one wild package.

The hype started when Ant himself tweeted “$AM4LM (I salute you),” confirming he knows about the token. That single acknowledgment was enough to send it trending across X, with supporters framing it as a “massive political token.” Crypto KOLs jumped in, treating it as a mix of satire and genuine speculation, similar to other political-themed coins. The crossover of politics, celebrity, and memecoins is exactly the type of cocktail that grabs attention and Ant’s salute gave it the green light to go viral.

Stable – A new stablecoin-focused Layer 1 backed by Tether and Bitfinex.

Stable is a new Layer 1 blockchain designed specifically to support stablecoin payments at scale. Backed by Bitfinex and Tether (USDT), the project aims to become the dedicated “stablechain” for fast and reliable transactions using stablecoins. With a fresh $28M seed round led by Hack VC, Stable is building infrastructure optimized for payment flows rather than speculative trading. The idea is simple but powerful: in a world where stablecoins are the backbone of daily transactions, why not have a chain purpose-built just for them?

It’s trending because Bryan Johnson, the entrepreneur who founded Braintree and Venmo before his high-profile “Don’t Die” longevity project, announced he’s now behind Stable. That instantly caught attention, since Johnson is known for both billion-dollar exits and futuristic ideas. His pivot from life-extension experiments back into payments signals that Stable might be more than hype it could reshape stablecoin usage. Add in Tether’s involvement and Paolo Ardoino’s support, and many are calling this one of the most important launches in the stablecoin space.

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  • Rush: New memecoin community builder making noise in the space.

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