As of January 31, gems will be reset and will no longer be used for purchasing fee discounts. Instead, they will play a key role in rankings, prizes, and competitions within the app.
The New Year is set to bring many surprises for you and the entire community. We are excited to announce contests and competitions that will enable you to compete against other users and win amazing prizes. The first of these initiatives will launch in February. While we can’t share too much just yet, we can reveal that Gems will play a central role in this challenge. Are you ready to participate?
Gems reset on all accounts.
As of January 31, all Gems will be reset to ensure that everyone starts at the same level in future competitions. This reset represents an opportunity to create a fair and exciting environment where every user has an equal chance to rank among the winners. With this change, the reward system will be more transparent and accessible, offering a refreshing new experience on the platform.
Before this change can happen, we must utilise the gems we have gathered so far!
Please note that competitions, prizes, and rankings will only be accessible in the app. If you haven’t done so yet, download Young Platform!
If you have accumulated Gems, now is the perfect time to use them! You have until January 30, 2025, to take advantage of the benefits. Here’s how:
Redeem completed Quests: Log into the app and redeem all available Gems.
Spend in the Shop: Use your Gems to purchase fee discounts and save on trading costs.
Remember to plan your budget: The fee rebates you buy in the Shop are valid for 24 hours, so ensure you have funds ready for trading. If necessary, make a deposit into your account before purchasing the discounts!
If you are a Club member and purchase a higher discount, the highest available discount will be applied. As a general rule, you can use the most beneficial discount available to you.
WARNING: All incomplete, unredeemed Quests and unused Gems will not be available after 31/01.
Why join a Club before February 4?
Lock in a 100% fee discount forever!
If you’re considering switching to Club Platinum or signing up, now is the ideal time to act! Starting January 4, Club Platinum will reduce thefee discount from 100% to 90%. However, anyone who signs up by February 3 will retain the benefit of a 100% fee discount forever, just like current Club Platinum members. For them, nothing will change, and they will continue to enjoy the 100% fee discount without any alterations.
Please note: The discount remains valid as long as you continue to be a Platinum Club member.
Club price changes
Starting February 4, 2025, a new system for calculating club membership costs will be implemented based on the price of the YNG token.
If you join a club before February 4, you will lock in the current amount of YNG tokens required for membership. For instance, at today’s price of €0.15 per YNG, you could join Club Silver by using 5,000 YNG tokens, which is approximately €750. However, after the new pricing structure is introduced, you would need 8,000 YNG tokens to join Club Silver at the same price of €0.15 per token, resulting in a cost of €1,200.
Don’t miss the chance to make the most of the Gems and Club benefits before the changes. Sign up now, use your accumulated Gems and get ready to compete and win. 2025 on Young Platform will be a year full of opportunities!
Discount on Club Platinum fees: what’s changing from 4 February
Young Platform is working to lay the foundations for what will become the most significant transformation our community has ever experienced. This evolution necessitates adjustments to some of the rules and parameters governing the loyalty programmes of our exchange. One of the key updates involves the Club Platinum membership.
New terms for Club Platinum
Starting 4 February, Club Platinum will no longer offer a 100% discount on buy-and-sell fees but a generous 90% discount. This is a small change, but it offers numerous unique opportunities for both current members and those looking to join the Club!
For existing Club Platinum members
Are you already part of Club Platinum? Fantastic! For you, the 100% discount on fees will remain unchanged. Your account will not be affected. However, take note: if you choose to leave the Club and later rejoin, you will lose your exclusive right to the 100% discount, and the new terms will apply.
For those joining before 3 February
This is your golden opportunity! If you join Club Platinum (or upgrade from Club Bronze, Silver, or Gold) by 3 February, you can secure the 100% fee discount just like current members. Lock in your access to the Club before any increases and enjoy one of Young Platform’s most exclusive plans.
The new rebalancing mechanism for Young Platform clubs
And there’s more! From 4 February 2025, Young Platform will introduce a new system to determine the number of Young (YNG) tokens required to access the Clubs. This dynamic mechanism will adjust the requirement based on the market price of YNG, ensuring greater flexibility and optimal balance between supply and demand.
How the rebalancing works
Price increase: If the price of YNG rises, the number of tokens required to access the Clubs will decrease. An adjustment factor will ensure the reduction is balanced.
Price decrease: If the price of YNG falls, the number of tokens required will increase proportionally.
This model is based on YNG’s launch price (€0.24) and will not affect the requirements for those already enrolled in a Club.
Why it’s worth joining Club Platinum now
Let’s look at an example.
Today, the price of the YNG token is €0.15. With a budget of €3,750, you can purchase approximately 25,000 YNG—enough to join Club Platinum. After introducing the new economic model, if the price of Young (YNG) remains unchanged, the required number of tokens will increase to 40,000. This ensures that the euro value of Club memberships remains aligned with the original pricing.
Club Platinum price at the launch price of €0.24: 25,000 YNG x €0.24 = €6,000
Club Platinum price at the current price (€0.15): 40,000 YNG x €0.15 = €6,000
But there’s more! Starting in February 2025, Club members will benefit from competitive advantages in upcoming prizecontests. Additionally, with the arrival of the Young Platform card and account, Club members will gain access to exclusive benefits, making their experience even more rewarding.
This is your final opportunity to secure one of Young Platform’s most affordable and exclusive plans. Don’t miss it!
How many Young (YNG) Tokens are needed to join Young Platform’s Clubs?
From 4 February 2025, the number of Young (YNG) tokens required to access Young Platform’s Clubs will dynamically adjust based on the token’s market price. This new mechanism, first announced in the 2024 Q3 Report, aims to achieve an optimal balance between supply and demand while offering greater flexibility to users.
What does this change mean for Club Members?
If you’re already a Club member, don’t worry! The amount of YNG tokens you need to hold will remain unchanged. You’ll continue to enjoy all your membership benefits regardless of future changes to YNG’s price.
However, if you are considering joining, you should act quickly. Once the new mechanism is live, the YNG required to become a member is expected to increase.
Rebalancing Token Requirements for Club Membership
Since their introduction in May 2022, the amount of YNG required to join the Clubs has remained constant, calculated based on the token’s launch price of €0.24. But with the ambitious goals we’ve set for 2025, it’s time for an upgrade.
Why change the required amount of Tokens?
YNG is the beating heart of our ecosystem, and the Clubs are one of the main incentives for users to hold it. The new mechanism will ensure that the monetary commitment required for membership aligns more closely with the token’s market value.
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This adjustment is necessary for several reasons. The most evident is a potential appreciation of YNG, which could make the Clubs practically inaccessible. Imagine what might happen if the price of the Young (YNG) token were to reach €3. To join the Silver Club, you would need to freeze tokens worth €15,000 to join the Silver Club and $75,000 for the Platinum Club.
How does it work?
Here’s how the new “pricing” mechanism for Young Platform’s Clubs will function:
If the price of Young (YNG) increases, the number of tokens required to join the Clubs will decrease. An adjustment factor will be applied to ensure that the necessary amount of YNG remains consistent, even in extreme token price growth cases. We are finalising the last tests to validate this model section under high-volatility scenarios. We will publish the final document containing formulas and projections before the mechanism goes live on 4 February 2025.
If the price of YNG decreases, the number of tokens required will increase proportionally.
This model will be applied to the current thresholds, which were determined based on the initial listing price of €0.24:
Bronze: 1,500 YNG
Silver: 5,000 YNG
Gold: 10,000 YNG
Platinum: 25,000 YNG
What happens to existing Members?
As previously mentioned, for Club members who do not intend to change their current status, the amount of Young (YNG) tokens required to remain in the Club will not change. Once you’ve joined a Club, your membership will remain valid even if the token’s price fluctuates.
This system balances accessibility and user commitment while offering an advantage to early adopters who have joined (or will join) the Clubs before introducing new features.
Why should you join the Clubs now? A practical example
Let’s take a concrete example to understand the new mechanism’s impact better.
Imagine you want to join Young Platform’s Silver Club today. You decide to invest approximately €700 because you want to:
Tokens purchasable with €700: approximately 5,800 YNG, enough to join the Silver Club.
But what will happen after 4 February 2025?
It’s essential to note that the number of tokens required to join the Clubs has been calculated based on YNG’s launch price of €0.24. When the rebalancing mechanism is activated, the token amount will be adjusted to account for the difference between that launch price and the current market value.
Specifically, the “euro value” of each Club’s original entry price is derived by multiplying the required YNG by its launch price (€0.24):
Bronze: €360
Silver: €1,200
Gold: €2,400
Platinum: €6,000
If, for example, YNG’s price at the time of the mechanism’s activation is €0.12 (50% lower than the launch price of €0.24), the amount of YNG required to join the Silver Club will increase by 100%. This means you would need 10,000 YNG instead of the current 5,000 YNG, and your budget of €700 would no longer be sufficient.
How about extreme price growth?
As mentioned, if YNG’s price exceeds the €0.24 threshold, an adjustment factor will reduce the required token amount. This ensures that the decrease is not strictly proportional to the price increase, maintaining fairness.
Final thoughts
The new rebalancing system represents a critical step in growing our ecosystem, particularly given the increased user base we expect following the launch of new features. Providing fair and balanced access to the Clubs is essential to this vision.
Have you chosen your Club yet? Don’t wait too long—membership could soon become more exclusive and expensive.
With recurring purchases for staking, you can automate your crypto accumulation journey, simplify asset management, and maximise long-term rewards.
Let’s face it: no one likes sitting idle while the market behaves like a hydra, growing new heads faster than you can keep up. The bull market, seductive yet dangerous like a siren’s song, also offers huge opportunities for those who stay grounded and play smart.
In these times, recurringpurchasescombinedwithstaking are like the ultimate Goku-Vegeta fusion: you keep accumulating crypto while reducing risk through dollar-cost averaging andearning rewards on what you already hold. And those extra staking rewards? That’s the cherry on top. You can sell them when the market peaks or keep them because you believe in the project more than in your trading instincts.
Then there’s the bear market – the stuff of nightmares for many. It’s a dull, slow, and almost soporific time when most people give up. But that’s when the best opportunities arise. Lower prices, better deals – if you have the patience. While the market drags along, staking works quietly in the background, creating a solid foundation of tokens that will give you an edge when the market roars back to life.
Quick refresher: market cycles
For anyone new here, let’s cover the basics: markets are cyclical and move through four main phases – accumulation, uptrend, distribution, and downtrend. Simple, right?
The accumulation phase comes after the downtrend once prices stabilise. But it may feel counterintuitive to keep accumulating when the market is already rising. However, that’s exactly when a well-thought-out strategy like recurring purchases comes into play.
During an uptrend, many investors succumb to FOMO (fear of missing out), buying impulsively at market peaks. By sticking to a disciplined recurring purchase plan, you’re effectively smoothing out the highs and lows, ending up with a reasonable average price over time.
Staking in the accumulation phase
Once the market has bottomed out and prices are stable, recurring purchases combined with staking become your best allies. This strategy helps you build strong foundations for the market’s next phases, turning time into your greatest asset.
Recurring altcoin purchases in a bull market
Here’s something that often gets overlooked: if Bitcoin is the undisputed king and Ethereum the black panther of the crypto jungle, altcoins are more elusive prey.
During a bear market, altcoins tend to stay in the shadows. Why? Because it’s hard to tell which ones will survive – unless they’ve already proven themselves resilient during previous downturns.
The altcoin market is a mixed bag. Some projects are rock-solid, built for long-term success, while others are just seasonal cryptos – fleeting stars that shine brightly during bull runs but fade when the market cools.
This is why, in a bull market, it’s critical to distinguish between altcoins with real potential and those merely riding the hype wave. Long-term success comes down to quality.
Here’s the key takeaway: historical solid altcoins often move in sync with Ethereum during uptrends, making them easier to spot. Recurring purchases give you an edge by allowing you to accumulate these promising assets without relying on risky, short-term trades. When combined with staking (available for select altcoins), this strategy lets you maximise rewards while the market is on the rise. Just be sure to plan your exit strategy before the market peaks.
How does it work?
It’s easier than you think.
Choose your preferred frequency – daily, weekly, or monthly.
Set the amount you want to put in staking.
From there, your funds will automatically be converted from euros into cryptocurrency and staked at your chosen frequency. Each operation creates a new stake. Mission accomplished. Simple, right?
Quick note: Remember that the crypto market is volatile, so the number of tokens purchased will vary with each recurring purchase, depending on the asset’s price at the time of execution.
Additional benefits
Diversification: Spread your funds across multiple cryptocurrencies to reduce risk and increase your chances of success.
Discipline made easy: If you struggle with consistency or get swayed by market emotions, recurring purchases provide a hands-off approach that keeps you on track.
At the end of the day, it all comes down to one simple truth: markets are cyclical, but success is for those who stick it out – whether it’s a frenzied rally or a period of stillness. Stay in the game, plan ahead, and don’t get dazzled by short-term fireworks.
Blockchain payments are up to 5,000 times cheaper and 432,000 times faster than traditional bank transfers, revolutionising international transactions.
International B2B payments are undergoing a profound digital transformation driven by businesses of all sizes increasing adoption of innovative technologies. In 2023, the total volume of these transactions reached $39.3 trillion, with a projected compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.4% between 2023 and 2028.
According to a survey by the Capgemini Research Institute, Europe remains the global leader in total digital B2B transaction volume, while the Asia-Pacific region significantly contributes to the sector’s international expansion. This growth is closely tied to the rise of B2B online marketplaces, which surpassed 750 platforms worldwide in 2023 and are expected to reach 1,000 by 2025. By 2030, these marketplaces’ grossmerchandise value (GMV) could hit $26 trillion.
While globalisation initially drove growth in the B2B payments sector, the real breakthrough has occurred in recent years, particularly in the aftermath of the pandemic. The surge in digital transactions has pushed many businesses towards B2B e-commerce, fundamentally reshaping the commercial landscape.
The meaning of B2B
B2B (business-to-business) refers to transactions, relationships, or commercial exchanges between two businesses rather than between a business and an end consumer. This model is widely adopted across various industries, including wholesale trade, professional services, and digital B2B platforms.
In essence, B2B encompasses direct interactions between businesses, focusing on providing products, services, or solutions that support business operations and growth.
Use cases for international B2B payments.
Businesses frequently need to make cross-border payments in a range of scenarios, including:
B2B E-commerce
Import and export activities
Software subscriptions (SaaS)
Salaries for international employees
Corporate trading and investment
Repatriation of funds and treasury flows (for multinational corporations)
However, traditional payment methods face significant challenges in costs and processing times, which can directly impact cash flow and business growth.
FinTech Innovation and Blockchain
In response to these challenges, FinTech companies, such as Young Platform, are driving advancements in instant payment technology. This is particularly critical given that only 13% of European banks have robust infrastructure to support fast payments.
Collaboration with FinTech providers enables businesses and banks to accelerate processes across several market segments:
B2B (Business to Business): Transactions between businesses.
B2C (Business to Consumer): Payments from firms to consumers.
C2B (Consumer to Business): Payments from consumers to businesses.
P2P (Peer to Peer): Direct transfers between individuals.
According to a survey conducted by Capgemini Research Institute, 21% of banks interviewed globally prefer to collaborate with existing FinTech companies to leverage their expertise and technology. Relying on external solutions instead of developing internal systems reduces costs and time to market, enabling the development of scalable solutions for a wide variety of targets.
Costs are a critical issue in international payments
High costs of traditional methods
Traditional payment methods, such as international bank transfers, credit card networks, and wire transfers (SWIFT or SEPA), continue to incur significant costs, directly impacting the affordability and efficiency of cross-border transactions.
High Fees: Credit card transactions cost between 2% and 4% for international payments, while bank transfers often include hidden fees due to the complexity of global networks.
Currency Conversion Costs: Exchange rate fees and currency volatility can significantly increase final costs.
Nostro/Vostro Accounts: Some banks use separate foreign currency accounts with high operational costs, passing the burden onto customers.
According to the Remittance Prices Worldwide report by the World Bank:
The average cost of remittances in G8 countries is 5.87%.
In G20 countries, this rises to 6.47%.
Regions like Europe and Central Asia (ECA) saw significant increases in 2024, with costs rising from 6.66% in 2023 to 7.39% in 2024.
Blockchain: a more cost-effective alternative
In contrast, blockchain payments offer significantly lower costs. Depending on the blockchain network used, fees for international transactions can be drastically reduced:
Ethereum: $6.42 per transaction, competitive compared to traditional methods.
Solana: $0.007 per transaction, one of the fastest and most affordable solutions.
Polygon PoS: $0.02 per transaction, ideal for micro-payments.
Blockchain technology introduced by digital and FinTech services is becoming an increasingly attractive option for reducing internationaltransfer costs and improving transaction efficiency.
Slow Settlement Times
Traditional payment methods often suffer from lengthy settlement times, causing delays in fund availability:
Automated Clearing House (ACH): 1-3 business days.
International wire transfers: 1-5 business days.
Debit/credit card payments: 1-3 business days.
Paper cheques: 2-5 business days (plus potential postal delays).
In contrast, blockchain payments offer much faster processing times:
International payments face numerous challenges regarding transparency and security, which can slow operations and increase risks, especially for small businesses that are often less equipped to address these issues.
Fragmented Regulations: Each country has its own rules, making compliance difficult and creating inefficiencies in traditional payment systems.
Limited Visibility: Traditional methods often provide a poor user experience and need more transaction traceability, complicating operation monitoring.
Fraud risks and security in International Payments
International payments are particularly vulnerable to cyberattacks and fraud attempts, especially when using outdated systems. The slowness of traditional payment methods increases the likelihood of fraudulent interventions.
In contrast, blockchain networks offer a solution to these challenges by providing:
Enhanced Speed: Faster transactions reduce the time window for potential fraud.
Improved Traceability: Every transaction is recorded on a public, immutable ledger, ensuring complete visibility and security.
Higher Security Standards: Advanced encryption and decentralised structures make blockchain payments far less susceptible to cyber threats.
How new technologies benefit businesses
Adopting advanced technologies for international payments provides three key advantages for businesses:
Market Expansion: More efficient payments facilitate access to foreign markets and enhance global trade opportunities.
Process Automation: Automation reduces errors, accelerates transaction processing, and strengthens fraud prevention mechanisms.
Greater Transparency: Companies gain better visibility over costs, processing times, and exchange rates, allowing for more accurate financial planning.
Blockchain and Its Impact on B2B Payments
The blockchain is transforming international B2B payments, offering a unique combination of speed, transparency, security, and reduced costs, making it one of the most promising technologies in the global financial sector.
Advantages of Blockchain
Blockchain enables transactions with distinctive benefits:
Fast and Cost-Effective: Payments made on the blockchain can be up to 5,000 times cheaper than traditional methods like bank transfers and up to 432,000 times faster, particularly for cross-border transfers.
Traceable: Every transaction is recorded on an immutable public ledger, ensuring transparency and ease of monitoring.
Secure: Using stablecoins such as Tether (USDT) and USD Coin (USDC) eliminates the volatility risks of traditional cryptocurrencies, as these are pegged 1:1 to fiat currencies like the US dollar or euro.
Regulated: Stablecoins like USDC already comply with international regulations, including the EU’s MiCAR framework.
Stablecoins: A Solution for International Payments
A stablecoin is a cryptocurrency designed to maintain a stable value over time. It is typically pegged to a reference asset such as a fiat currency (e.g., the US dollar or euro), a commodity (e.g., gold), or a basket of assets. This type of cryptocurrency combines the stability of traditional currencies with blockchain technology, enabling fast, cost-effective, and transparent transactions. Stablecoins are used in international payments, protection against cryptocurrency volatility, and as a bridge between traditional and digital financial systems.
The termLayer 2refers to technological solutions that operate on top of a primary blockchain (called Layer 1, such as Ethereum or Bitcoin) to improve scalability, reduce transaction costs, and increase processing speed. These solutions offload some operations from the main blockchain by executing them off-chain while still ensuring security and decentralization. Layer 2 solutions are essential for addressing the network limitations of Layer 1 blockchains, such as congestion issues. Many of them support stablecoins, which, as mentioned, are well-suited for payments due to their stable value. Additionally, with ultra-low transaction costs, they are ideal as a payment system.
Examples of Blockchain Applications
Leading companies are embracing blockchain-based solutions:
Visa B2B Connect: Utilises blockchain for bank-to-bank transactions without requiring cards.
Mastercard Send: Provides instant payments via a private blockchain.
Stripe and USDC: Enables payments with regulated stablecoins like USD Coin, ensuring compliance and security.
Le marché haussier est là ! Le moment est peut-être venu de se préparer à la tant attendue altseason. Et comment ? Avec une réduction de 50 % sur les frais de trading d’altcoins.
Ce mois de novembre, le marché crypto a connu une explosion de dynamisme, suscitant l’euphorie des traders et investisseurs. Toutefois, cette croissance a surtout profité au Bitcoin, à quelques exceptions près, comme Ripple (XRP) et Stellar (XLM). Parmi les crypto-enthousiastes, captivés par la récente montée en puissance du Bitcoin, une question revient sans cesse : « Quand débutera l’altseason ? »
Même si nous n’avons pas de boule de cristal pour y répondre avec certitude, nous pouvons vous donner quelques conseils sur les indicateurs à surveiller pour détecter le début de cette période tant espérée. Et, pour vous y préparer, nous offrons une réduction de 50 % sur les frais de trading d’altcoins. Lisez la suite pour en savoir plus !
L’altseason est-elle imminente ?
Pour anticiper l’arrivée de l’altseason, il est crucial de suivre deux indicateurs clés : la dominance du Bitcoin et le ratio ETH/BTC.
La dominance du Bitcoin Cet indicateur compare la capitalisation boursière du Bitcoin à celle du marché total des cryptomonnaies, exprimée en pourcentage. En hausse depuis le début de 2023, la dominance du Bitcoin s’est stabilisée ces dernières semaines avant de commencer à baisser. Depuis le 22 novembre, elle est passée de 61,3 % à 58 %, ce qui indique que le « poids » du BTC sur le marché crypto diminue.
Le ratio ETH/BTC Ce graphique montre la force relative d’Ethereum par rapport au Bitcoin. En chute libre depuis 2021, il semble avoir trouvé un support capable d’arrêter cette tendance baissière autour de 0,031 BTC. Suivre la performance relative d’Ethereum est essentiel, car il s’agit de la principale altcoin et, historiquement, elle a toujours été la première à réaliser de belles performances lors de l’altseason, suivie par des cryptos à plus petite capitalisation. Actuellement, le ratio ETH/BTC se situe à 0,037 BTC, enregistrant une haussede 15 % depuis le 22 novembre.
Altcoin Friday : 50 % de réduction sur les frais de trading d’altcoins
Maintenant que vous savez quels indicateurs surveiller pour repérer le début de l’altseason, parlons de l’Altcoin Friday. Pour célébrer le Black Friday et l’élan haussier du marché crypto, nous appliquons une réduction de 50 % sur tous les paires Altcoin-Euro !
Cette promotion est valable jusqu’au dimanche 1er décembre à 23h59 et s’applique aux ordres d’un montant minimum de 100 euros.
Pour les membres des Clubs de Young Platform, cette réduction peut se cumuler avec celle dont vous bénéficiez déjà. Par exemple, si vous êtes membre du Club Bronze et avez droit à une réduction de 30 %, celle-ci sera d’abord appliquée, puis la réduction supplémentaire de 50 % sera calculée sur la commission restante.
Note : Cette réduction s’applique uniquement aux paires Altcoin-Euro sur l’application Young Platform (et non sur Young Platform Pro) et ne concerne pas les frais de trading pour les paires altcoin-stablecoin, comme ETH-USDT.
The bull market is here, and it might be time to prepare for the much-anticipated altseason. How? With a 50% discount on altcoin trading fees!
This November, the crypto market has witnessed an explosion of bullish momentum, igniting euphoria among traders and investors. However, this growth has primarily benefited Bitcoin, with a few exceptions such as Ripple (XRP) and Stellar (XLM). Many crypto enthusiasts, captivated by Bitcoin’s recent rally, are asking one pressing question: “When will the altseason begin?”
While no one can predict the market with certainty, we can offer some guidance on key metrics to monitor and detect the start of the altseason. We’re offering a 50% discount on altcoin trading fees to help you get ahead. Read on for details!
Could Altseason be just around the corner?
To predict the altseason, it’s essential to monitor two key indicators: Bitcoin Dominance and the ETH/BTC ratio.
Bitcoin Dominance This metric compares Bitcoin’s market capitalisation to the entire cryptocurrency market, expressed as a percentage. After climbing steadily throughout 2023, Bitcoin Dominance has plateaued in recent weeks and is now beginning to decline. Since 22 November, Bitcoin Dominance has dropped from 61.3% to 58%, suggesting that Bitcoin’s influence in the crypto market is diminishing.
ETH/BTC Ratio The ETH/BTC chart shows Ethereum’s relative strength to Bitcoin. This ratio has been in a downtrend since 2021 but recently found support around 0.031 BTC, halting its decline. Monitoring Ethereum’s relative strength is crucial, as ETH has historically led the alt season, often achieving strong performance before smaller-cap altcoins follow suit. Currently, the ETH/BTC ratio is at 0.037 BTC, marking a 15% increase since 22 November.
Altcoin Friday: 50% off altcoin trading fees
Now that you know what to watch to spot the start of the altseason, it’s time to talk about Altcoin Friday. To celebrate the crypto market’s bullish momentum and Black Friday, we’re offering a 50% discount on all altcoin-Euro trading pairs.
This promotion runs until Sunday, 1 December, at 11:59 PM, and applies to orders with a minimum value of €100.
For members of the Young Platform Clubs, this discount is stackable with your existing Club discount. For example, if you’re part of the Bronze Club with a 30% discount, it will be applied first, followed by the additional 50% from the Altcoin Friday promotion.
Note: This offer applies exclusively to Altcoin-Euro trading pairs on the Young Platform app (not Young Platform Pro) and does not include trading fees for altcoin-stablecoin pairs, such as ETH-USDT.
The Q3 2024 YNG Token Report – Key highlights and next steps
The latest quarterly report for the YNG token is here, bringing you a full update on recent developments and future milestones. What’s been happening in this action-packed quarter? And where are we heading next?
The YNG Token Report is essential reading for anyone following the progress of Young Platform’s utility token. It outlines the major steps we’re taking to introduce YNG to the decentralised market. This quarter’s strategy hinges on three core initiatives: buybacks, regular liquidityinjections, and both public and private sales. Full details on each can be found in the main report below.
What happened in Q3 2024?
Curious about what was achieved in Q3? The report details everything, including token issuance, purchases, sales, and the latest milestones achieved on the journey to decentralising YNG. In our roadmap to decentralisedmarketentry, you’ll also find updates on the broader token project and the current stage.
For a complete overview, read on to explore this October 2024 report.
Young Platform Club metrics: Q3 2024
YNG is the utility token of Young Platform, which provides members with access to exclusive subscription-based “Clubs” that reward our most committed supporters with unique benefits.
Currently, the Clubs include 1,659 members, split as follows:
Bronze Club: 1,172 members
Silver Club: 224 members
Gold Club: 131 members
Platinum Club: 132 members
Membership in these Clubs requires a locked balance of YNG tokens on the Young Platform exchange. This membership distribution demonstrates the token’s user base and influences market dynamics; the higher the Club membership, the lower the selling pressure on YNG, ultimately supporting price stability.
Since the launch of Staking, YNG holders have gained an additional benefit: token rewards provided through staking, exclusively in YNG. Full details on staking benefits can be found later in the report.
Membership Trends
Comparing these figures with those from Q2 2024 shows a slight decline in Club members, down from 1,699 to 1,659:
Bronze Club: 1,192 members
Silver Club: 230 members
Gold Club: 139 members
Platinum Club: 138 members
This represents a 3% decrease in membership numbers. However, recent updates to our ecosystem could shift this trend. In early October, we launched staking with enhanced rewards for Club members, and exclusive content from the crypto and finance event DYOR24 will soon be available to our most dedicated supporters.
YNG Token distribution and circulating supply
In June, the circulating supply of YNG was approximately 23.6 million, and by September, it had risen to around 23.67 million, marking a net increase of approximately 68,356 tokens, or 0.33%.
These tokens were allocated through various activities:
18,202 tokens were distributed via Quizzes, Challenges, and Up&Down (pre-Level implementation).
50,153 tokens awarded through Level completions.
YNG’s market operates through an algorithm managing the exchange rate using two underlying liquidity pools in EUR and YNG. At the May 2022 launch, these pools contained:
€1 million
4 million YNG
After accounting for buy and sell activities across Q3, by July 2024, the pools held:
€655,740
6.45 million YNG
This configuration reflects the token’s buy and sell dynamics over the past quarter, including price performance data presented later in the report.
YNG Token emissions in 2023
What happened in Q2 2024 in terms of Tokenomics?
The structure of YNG emissions saw its first major shift last year with the Step 3.0 updateand more recently, with the introduction of Staking. Regarding Step 3.0, we now have sufficient historical data to analyse its impact. For Staking, while still in the early stages, the initial results are aligned with our planned economic model, which we’ll explore further in this report.
As the chart illustrates, the latest Step update significantly curtailed YNG distribution, reducing new token emissions by 95%. A decrease in active users also influenced this outcome.
It’s important to highlight that YNG’s upcoming launch on the decentralised market will coincide with a full restructuring of its tokenomics. Specifically, our new features will channel token rewards exclusively to Club members, a model introduced with our latest Staking feature.
We anticipate a rise in YNG emissions starting in Q4 2024. However, increased Club membership and demand are likely to offset this, which could positively impact the token’s market dynamics.
YNG price analysis
YNG Price Trends in Q3 2024
Let’s examine YNG’s price movement throughout Q3 2024. Like Q2, the broader crypto market remained relatively stable over the summer, with Bitcoin trading within a narrow range of $67,000 to $55,000, showing no clear trend.
Similarly, YNG’s price exhibited low volatility, fluctuating slightly between $0.10 and $0.11.
Q3 2024 achievements
Our primary focus in Q3 2024 has been enhancing the Staking feature alongside ongoing developments in the YNG token project (which we’ll detail in a dedicated section). A key objective was to reintroduce the Earn feature, which we had paused in 2022, and to make significant strides toward regulatory compliance under the EU’s Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) framework, partially enacted in late June.
This report provides an excellent opportunity to summarise our recent work. Let’s review the initiatives undertaken in 2024 to increase the value of our Clubs and, in turn, boost YNG’s appeal.
Staking on Young Platform
A key focus of Q3 2024: Staking
The highlight of Q3 2024 has been the rollout of our Staking feature. Though there are many exciting changes compared to the Earn function active on Young Platform until the end of 2022, the main objective remains: allowing users to earn rewards on their crypto assets easily and simply. Whether you’re a seasoned investor or a newcomer to the crypto world, Staking offers a straightforward way to put your assets to work and maximise returns.
Staking on Young Platform brings two primary benefits:
Simplicity: Earn rewards without needing to navigate the complexities of decentralised protocols.
Accessibility: Start with as little as €50, making staking available to users with smaller portfolios.
A unique aspect we want to emphasise in this report is that Staking represents the first feature developed under YNG’s new economic model, which will be discussed in detail later. Beyond the standard rewards, our most loyal members receive additional YNG token bonuses.
We aim to engage and reward Club members by providing enhanced benefits within our ecosystem. The following YNG bonus rewards are available depending on the Club membership level. To calculate the total value of these boosts, simply add the percentage below to the standardstaking APY. The maximum additional percentage varies depending on the staked asset:
Bronze Club: up to +5%
Silver Club: up to +15%
Gold Club: up to +30%
Platinum Club: up to +70%
Check out our dedicated guides for a more in-depth look at how staking works and how to make the most of this feature!
DYOR24: a successful event
Last week, we hosted DYOR24, a free online event that brought together Italy’s leading crypto and finance expertsin one virtual space. It was a tremendous success! Our team’s efforts were validated by the fantastic feedback we received regarding the quality and accessibility of our speakers. At Young Platform, we’ve always aimed to foster an environment where people can explore, discover, and ask questions without hesitation, and DYOR24 embodied this mission in every session.
But there’s more! In the coming days, DYOR24 will become an exclusive benefit for Club members, who will gain access to recordings of every guest session. This first online event will transform into a professional course, with experts stepping into the role of “instructors” to deliver over 24 hours of in-depth lessons on a range of critical topics across crypto and finance.
New benefits for Club members
In recent months, we’ve introduced two additional perks for our Club members through exclusive vouchers:
Saily: In September, we launched Saily, an international eSIM service enabling seamless internet access worldwide. Developed by Nord Security, the creators of NordVPN (a brand we already partner with), Saily is perfect for staying connected no matter where you are.
Tiqets: We recently announced our partnership with Tiqets, a service that provides discounted and queue-free access to museums, attractions, and activities worldwide—from New York to Tokyo, Rome to Paris.
These new benefits, alongside our collaborations with WeRoad, Saily, and now Tiqets, offer Club members a fully enhanced travel experience. With WeRoad, members can explore the world through exciting group trips. Saily ensures they stay connected online, and Tiqets allows them to make the most of their travel experiences quickly and conveniently.
More partnerships on the horizon
The new benefits don’t stop here. We are talking with other prominent brands to continue providing our members with increasingly valuable and exclusive benefits. Stay tuned to our blog and social media channels to be the first to hear about what’s next!
Exciting developments ahead!
Here’s where things get really interesting. As hinted earlier, Q3 2024 saw us focus on Staking and early groundwork for our upcoming Payment Account feature. Meanwhile, the YNG token has remained at the core of our efforts, with significant progress and a clear roadmap for its future—a main focus of this report.
Payment account & Card
As mentioned in the previous report and our dedicated AMA, we’ve been working on something special, a long-term project we’re thrilled to bring back into focus thanks to new opportunities that allow us to expand our vision.
This upcoming feature merges the best of traditional and digital finance into one seamless experience, elevating your daily interactions to something truly revolutionary. Rather than simply providing a tool, we aim to introduce a feature that integrates fully with our ecosystem, setting us apart from competitors. Our goal is to launch the Payment Account and its accompanying Card by the end of Q1 2025, and we are positioning the Clubs and YNG token to play a central role in this ecosystem.
New Staking developments
The Staking feature, launched on 7 October, is just the beginning. In addition to app integration and the ability to stake Solana (SOL), we’re actively working to expand staking options across a broader range of cryptocurrencies, enabling users to earn rewards on more assets they hold.
As always, we welcome user feedback to guide us in implementing new staking options that best meet our community’s needs.
Tokenomics: the evolution of Young (YNG)’s Economic Model
In Q3, we reviewed and refined the documents created in Q2, incorporating valuable feedback from fund managers and advisors. Alongside these refinements, we developed an enhanced economic model for YNG, positioning it as a core driver of engagement within our ecosystem and directly rewarding user participation.
A live session initially planned for our Platinum Channel members was postponed over the summer due to essential revisions, but it will now be rescheduled following the AMA for this report to cover all the latest updates.
With the recent launch of staking, many of you have noticed that YNG has evolved beyond its previous role as a simple reward in Step. YNG will be integrated across most of our platform’s features, incentivising activities like learning, trading, and transactions and making Club membership more appealing.
New YNG Model: incentives for platform engagement and Club Membership
Our revised YNG model is designed to reward user activity and promote Club membership. Every interaction on the platform—whether educational, trading, buying, or selling—earns users rewards, thus enhancing the value of joining our Clubs. This approach draws in new users and encourages our existing community to participate more deeply, fostering organic growth, a balanced token economy, and long-term sustainability.
Key features of the new model and the upcoming steps towards decentralised market entry include:
Reward Structure
Our reward system aims to attract new users and boost community engagement. By offering a variety of incentives linked to user actions, we are promoting Club participation and building a more vibrant, dynamic community. Here’s an overview of our primary reward structures:
Learn Reward: Users earn YNG by engaging with educational content and games on the platform. This initiative rewards learning and commitment, helping users expand their financial knowledge while strengthening their connection to our ecosystem.
Staking Reward: Club members who use our staking feature (or staking services from third parties like LIDO, available through the platform) receive additional YNG rewards. This mechanism encourages Club participation and engagement with our ecosystem’s features without substantially increasing token circulation.
Card Cashback: Transactions made through the upcoming “Payment Account & Card” feature will earn users cashback in YNG. This reward structure is designed to maximise the benefits of everyday transactions and encourage the use of the payment account.
Exchange Cashback: Users will also receive cashback in YNG on trading fees, which is designed to boost trading activity and increase platform interaction.
Each of these reward structures is designed to make YNG a central and valuable asset within our ecosystem. They fairly reward users while encouraging them to explore and use the platform’s full suite of features.
YNG Treasury
The YNG Treasury is a fundamental pillar of the token’s economic model, designed to ensure stability and support long-term growth. It will accumulate some fees generated from YNG reward-based platform activities and funds raised in upcoming sales stages. These funds will be strategically allocated to activate the stabilisation mechanisms described below, ensuring sufficient liquidity to maintain balance in the token market.
Additionally, the treasury will serve as a reserve to fund YNGdevelopment, marketing, and promotionalinitiatives, supporting the expansion of the ecosystem. Prudent management of treasury funds will sustain a long-term, balanced model, encouraging organic community growth and reinforcing YNG as a valuable asset for users. We are committed to maximum transparency in treasury fund use, providing periodic updates to allow the community to monitor and assess treasury operations.
Stability mechanisms
The economic model for YNG includes various mechanisms designed to stabilise and sustain the token in the long term. Our strategy seeks to balance YNG demand and supply dynamically, ensuring price stability and fostering communityengagement. Here are the primary tools to achieve this balance:
1. Club entry token rebalancing: This will be the first mechanism activated, with a start date announced after consulting Club members. The mechanism periodically adjusts the number of YNG tokens required for Club access based on price fluctuations. If YNG’s price rises compared to the previous period, the token requirement will decrease by 50% of the price increase. Conversely, if the price decreases, more tokens will be required without an additional 50% on the rise.
Example: If YNG’s price rises by 10%, the token requirement drops by 5%. If the price falls by 10%, the token requirement increases by 10%. This adjustment will start from the current entry requirements, based on the original listing price of €0.24, balancing accessibility with user commitment while rewarding early adopters who join Clubs before new features arrive.
2. Add Liquidity: The Add Liquidity function ensures two conditions are met before adding EUR and YNG tokens to the liquidity pool:
Monthly Budget: Ensures sufficient monthly treasury or revenue funds are allocated to liquidity.
YNG Availability in Treasury: Confirms the treasury holds enough YNG for liquidity addition.
When both conditions are satisfied, liquidity is added to the pool, helping to stabilise or boost liquidity and mitigate significant price fluctuations for YNG.
3. Buyback: The Buyback function is also regulated by the monthly budget, allowing the platform to purchase YNG from the market using treasury EUR. This reduces YNG’s circulating supply and supports its price. A buyback occurs only when adequate funds in the treasury cover the transaction amount, ensuring controlled management of YNG supply and price stability over time.
The coordinated implementation of these mechanisms is designed to ensure stable YNG liquidity, promote organic community growth, and support the ecosystem’s evolution. Our model is built around Club membership growth, retention rates, and market dynamics, which we will continuously monitor. Adjustments to rewards and stabilisation mechanisms will be made to maintain economic stability.
Roadmap to the Decentralised Market
Before delving into our roadmap, let’s take a moment to reflect on what we’ve achieved since Young Platform’s founding in 2018. Over the years, we’ve built a robust ecosystem for YNG, navigating regulatory challenges, earning our community’s trust, and setting the stage for a sustainable decentralised market. Each phase has been part of a well-defined strategy designed to stabilise the token, drive platform growth, and deliver real value to our users.
Phase 1: YNG Airdrop
Completed in June 2022, this phase marked the beginning of Young Platform products and the buy-sell availability of YNG at a fixed price of €0.24. The goal was establishing a stable foundation for YNG, adhering to regulatory requirements and building a solid platform for subsequent developments.
Phase 2: Community Market Pair
Currently underway, this phase introduced a proprietary Automated Market Maker (AMM), enabling the community to participate directly in a controlled and stable market environment. This phase has absorbed initial token sales and monitored user behaviour, creating a foundation for sustainable market management.
Phase 3: Engage to earn and decentralised transition
Scheduled for early 2025, Phase 3 will bring YNG into the decentralised market. This transition will coincide with the launch of our new reward structure, designed to incentivise user engagement and deepen community interaction.
Preparations for Decentralised Launch
To support Phase 3, we’ve outlined a series of preparatory steps to guide YNG into the decentralised market between Q4 2024 and Q1 2025:
Pre-TGE Buyback: This phase involves purchasing YNG tokens “on the market” to rebalance existing liquidity pools. The aim is to establish a strong price foundation for YNG before the official decentralised market launch. To simplify communication, we’re referring to the end of this launch campaign as the TGE (Token Generation Event) within our operational plan.
Private Sale: Select YNG tokens will be offered to venture capitalists, attracting strategic investors to support the project’s growth. Funds will bolster the treasury, finance development initiatives, and support buyback programmes. Private Sale participants will receive tokens on a structured vesting schedule over four years.
Suspension of YNG Trading on Young Platform and IDO Preparation: Before the IDO, YNG on Young Platform trading will be temporarily paused to facilitate a smooth transition to the decentralised market. During this stage, the IDO reference price will also be established.
IDO Sale: A portion of YNG tokens will be distributed through an IDO platform to increase the project’s visibility in the retail decentralised market. Funds raised will support liquidity management, contributing to token stability.
TGE and Decentralised Market Launch: This final stage will involve creating liquidity pools for YNG using decentralised protocols. Existing centralised pools will be migrated, and liquidity will be enhanced with funds raised in prior stages to ensure a strong foundation at launch. This step will consolidate YNG’s presence in the market, encouraging sustainable growth and greater accessibility.
That’s all for now—stay tuned on our channels!
The services offered, and the YNG token are and will remain available in compliance with applicable regulations, particularly the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) framework. We are committed to ensuring that every aspect of the project aligns with regulatory requirements, fostering a transparent and responsible approach towards our community and investors. Additionally, the company reserves the right to modify the services and YNG token features outlined in this document in response to regulatory developments and/or market conditions. Any updates will be communicated promptly to keep all users informed.
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Whether you’re an art lover or an adrenaline junkie, Tiqets lets you book tickets to the world’s top attractions with just a click, avoiding long lines and keeping everything conveniently on your smartphone. And of course, we’ve prepared an exclusive benefit for Club members, but that’s not all!
What is Tiqets?
If you haven’t heard of Tiqets, you’re in for a treat. Tiqets is an online booking platform that opens the doors to the world’s most incredible museums and attractions. From New York to Tokyo, with stops in Rome and Paris, Tiqets connects you to global culture in the easiest, most stress-free way.
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Special Perks for Club Members
Here’s the exciting part: if you’re a member of our Club, you get a special discount on 10 orders. Yes, you read that right—not just 10 tickets, but 10 complete orders! Every time you book for yourself, friends, or family, you’ll enjoy a discount on every ticket in that order.
Here are the details:
BRONZE and SILVER Members: 10% discount
GOLD and PLATINUM Members: 12% discount
This discount is available without a minimum spend and without discount limits, as it can be combined with other promotions available on the website.
Tiqets for the Community
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Please note: read the next paragraph carefully to apply the discount correctly, and remember that it’s valid until December 31, 2025.
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The offer can be combined with other promotions on the site.
The discount is not valid on Tiqets Packages or Bundles (which include multiple individual products).
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Earn new tokens with Ethereum, Cosmos, Celestia and Solana Staking.
Young Platform brings back one of its users’ favourite features: staking. With a wholly renewed approach designed to meet everyone’s needs, staking is once again one of the simplest and most effective ways to earnnewcryptocurrencies effortlessly. Whether you are a seasoned investor or a beginner just stepping into crypto, this is your chance to put your assets to work and maximise your returns.
Discover all the new staking features on Young Platform, and get ready to see your assets work for you!
Staking on Young Platform is straightforward. You can stake your cryptocurrencies to earn rewards without the complexities of decentralised protocols. The platform guides you step by step, and you don’t need significant capital to start: with a minimum of around €50, you can activate your stake and generate rewards.
Staking on Ethereum
Young Platform offers liquid staking for Ethereum (ETH)through the provider Lido. This approach allows you to earn new coins as rewards from the day after activation. Rewards are calculated as APY (annual percentage yield) and are credited daily, helping you see your balance grow day by day.
Staking on Solana
Young Platform offers an additional opportunity to use your cryptocurrencies with Proof of Stake for Solana (SOL). With this method, your SOL will support the blockchain network, and you’ll receive rewards every three days for your contribution.
Staking on Celestia and Cosmos
Young Platform provides another opportunity to make your cryptocurrencies work for you with Proof of Stake for Cosmos (ATOM) and Celestia (TIA), through a partnership with the provider Kiln.
Recurring Staking
Recurring staking, combined with recurring purchases, is a smart strategy for those with a long-term approach. While staking allows you to earn rewards passively by locking your assets, recurring purchases let you gradually accumulate cryptocurrencies, reducing the impact of volatility through Dollar Cost Averaging. Together, these two options create a synergistic effect: you increase your holdings over time and maximize returns with staking rewards, all without constantly monitoring the market. This approach combines financial discipline with long-term growth, making it ideal for building a robust and rewarding portfolio.
Exclusive benefits for Young Platform club members
For Young Platform Club members, staking becomes even more rewarding. In addition to the standard rewards in ETH or SOL, Club members also receive a bonus in Young (YNG) tokens. This means that for every stake activated, you receive not only the usual rewards but also an additional quantity of tokens, helping you maximise the value of your portfolio.
Don’t wait: the new staking on Young Platform is here, ready to help you grow your crypto easily and profitably.
