Crypto exchange app Faa.st launches market maker program to earn BTC
, an instant crypto exchange network app from Bitaccess, has announced the launch of a new market maker program. By running a market maker node, users will have the opportunity to earn without having to invest in highly specialized equipment or spend a bundle on electricity. The opportunity is not open to everyone, a waitlist has been opened in order to become node operator.
How does it work?
When users swap one digital asset for another using , they are what is called a ‘Market Taker.’ In order for that swap to be completed, another party has to fulfill that order. These are known as ‘Market Makers.’
Market makers play an essential role in both traditional asset and crypto . Without them, it would be quite difficult to be able to sell any amount of an asset at any time. Of course, there has to be an incentive to become a market maker in the first place.
With the Faa.st Market Maker program, users will be able to run a All they will have to do is download the node software, and start earning on the side by fulfilling swaps on the Faa.st Network.
Market makers will be required to deposit with Faa.st as collateral for security reasons. The maximum amount of value users can fulfill will be equal to the amount they have deposited at any given time. The amount of users can earn will depend on how much they have available on their node, as well as the number of swaps and the time the node was online.
Here’s an example of how this will work, using the classic hypothetical Alice and Bob characters:
Alice is the market taker and Bob is the market maker. Alice has 10 ETH and wants 1 . The market rate is 9.9 ETH to 1 . Alice submits her swap, and her request is routed through the Faa.st API to Bob. Alice’s 10 ETH is sent directly to Bob. Once the 10 ETH transaction is confirmed received, Bob’s market maker node then sends 1 directly back to Alice. Bob sells the ETH for on his exchange account for 1.01 . The is then deposited back to Bob’s node — readily available for the next trade Bob needs to fulfill. Bob earned 0.01 for this swap.
What kind of equipment do I need to run a node?
In order to get started, users just need a computer, the node software and some . While users can do this using a regular computer, Faa.st recommends using a server to run a node, so it will be online 24 hours a day, allowing users the potential to earn the most .
How do I become a Faast Market Maker?
In order to become a Faa.st Market Maker, those interested will have to fill out . Once signed, up, users will be added to the waitlist. The Faa.st team will reach out to selected market makers by the end of Q2 2019. The public beta of the Market Maker Program is scheduled to go live in Q3 2019.
Four organizations in Canada’s blockchain tech sector are going all out this week to submit their application letter to the federal Ministry of Innovation, Science and Economic Development (ISED) before the July 21 deadline to be considered for funding under the government’s Innovation Superclusters Initiative.
A representative for Innovation, Science and Economic Development Minister Navdeep Bains told bitcoin Magazine that “the Innovation Superclusters Initiative will invest nearly $1 billion to strengthen up to five of Canada’s most promising clusters,” and confirmed that “federal contributions to selected superclusters will have to be matched with private sector investment for maximum impact.”
The Blockchain Research Institute (BRI), ColliderX, the Blockchain Association of Canada (BAC) and the Information and Communications Technology Council (ICTC) have teamed up to apply for some of the $950 million offered by the Canadian government for the best bids in future technologies that the government will create “Silicon Valley-style hubs of industry key to future growth and jobs.”
ColliderX aims to accelerate core technical R&D at levels that will support innovation in Canada and position the sector as a tech leader overseas. BRI contributes the business-level use cases, setting the agenda for strategy leaders. BAC is a major advocacy organization, and ICTC is a long-time, established industry player, well known to high-tech businesses in Canada.
Blockchain Association of Canada: Call to Action
Kyle Kemper, Executive Director of the , is working on the supercluster application letter of intent and told us the only thing they’re short of is time to get their application in to the ministry.
He pointed out that it is imperative that blockchain companies and organizations before the application deadline.
“This supercluster initiative is an opportunity to take blockchain technology mainstream and for Canada to take a lead role,” Kemper told bitcoin Magazine. “In the bid process we are receiving unanimous support from public, private, academic, philanthropic and non-profit organizations.”
If the group manages to secure $50 million in funding commitments from these organizations as part of a successful bid, the federal government will match the next $50 million for each supercluster. The commitments and matched funds will be spread over 5 years, according to the proposal.
Blockchain Research Institute: No Room for Complacency
Don Tapscott, Executive Director of the , notes that many of the other bids like AI, machine learning, the Internet of Things and Quantum are all dependent on blockchain technology as a foundation.
“The blockchain supercluster proposal is late to the table in part because this extraordinary technology is just becoming mainstream,” Tapscott told bitcoin Magazine. “But it’s no less important than any of the others. In fact, it’s foundational to everything else.”
In a called The Blockchain Corridor: Building an Innovation Economy in the 2nd Era of the Internet, Don and Alex Tapscott lay out a blueprint for a blockchain tech supercluster and Centre of Excellence in the already highly active “corridor” between Toronto and Waterloo, Ontario.
The report says:
“We cannot afford to be complacent, nor is time on our side. Canada’s leading position in the Blockchain Revolution could quickly evaporate as other hotbeds around the world, such as Berlin, Singapore, Shanghai, Tokyo, Sydney, London and New York (to say nothing of Silicon Valley) race ahead. The time to act is now.”
According to the report, the corridor could collectively generate around 170,000 new jobs and around $17 billion in GDP by the year 2025.
Tapscott added:
“Blockchain represents nothing less than the second era of the Internet. The first was based in Silicon Valley. As we show in the Blockchain Corridor Report, the second could be based in Canada.
“I’m convinced that we can find $50 million from the private sector for this initiative. So I sure hope that governments will ensure we have a seat at the table going forward to make our case.”
ColliderX: The Underdog Challenge
Bid partner is a new non-profit social enterprise working to promote and develop R&D initiatives in the Canadian blockchain tech sector.
ColliderX founder and CEO Iliana Oris Valiente notes that the four bid partner organizations complement each other to create a dynamic supercluster.
“Being considered by ISED to move on to the next stage of the selection process will be a win for the blockchain industry as it will signal Canada’s support of this ecosystem,” Valiente said to bitcoin Magazine.
“We’re certainly the underdog in this scenario but are promoting a truly new industry, rather than continued investments in areas that are already more established.”
Information and Communications Technology Council
is an established industry player that brings a wealth of experience in economic development activities and will be involved in bridging the gap between the blockchain industry and a wider segment of the business and political community.
Namir Anani, President & CEO of ICTC, believes that competition to win supercluster funding will be tough but notes that small- and medium-sized entreprises (like most blockchain startups) represent the large majority of Canada’s competitive businesses.
Anani says they will make the point that blockchain technology is a cross-industry enabler and a key catalyst for heightening small business growth and competitiveness in Canada.
“The global blockchain market is growing at a staggering CAGR [Compound Annual Growth Rate] of 58.7 percent, according to Transparency Market Research. Capitalizing on this fast growth market is key for Canada’s economy and employment potential going forward.
“As Canada continues to expand its trade agreements in an increasingly global market, such as with the newly ratified Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreements (CETA), blockchain is a pivotal trade enabler for fast-tracking Canada’s place in the global economy.”
Making the Deadline
Valiente is confident that crowdfunding will bring in the needed amounts. To date, she has raised $2 million in pledges on behalf of ColliderX, which will be rolled into the supercluster.
Anani is also confident the private sector will come forward and is passionate about selling the supercluster bid.
“Blockchain has the potential of reshaping all aspects of the global economy in the next number of years, building Canada’s comparative advantage in this space is paramount going forward. The Blockchain Supercluster is a powerful pan-Canadian collaboration that will unleash cross-industry innovations, new economic opportunities and employment prospects for Canadians.”
Kemper reiterated the need for industry support in order for the initiative to succeed. “I urge all organizations that support Blockchain technology and organizations looking to better understand the potential to go to , fill out a letter of commitment and share this news to rally more people to the cause by 12:00 EST on Friday, July 21.”
Thus far, and the are among those supporting the bid as sponsors.
The group has until December 31, 2017, to raise the remaining supercluster-specific private-sector funding.
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