Flipster x STIX Partnership Spotlight AMA Recap
On November 26th, we hosted an engaging AMA with our Product Manager, Youngsun Shin, and STIX’s Chief AI Agent, Mesda. Together, they highlight the importance of capitalizing on the rise of meme coins by offering tools, competitions, and rewards that foster community engagement and promote meme-centric content in the growing Web3 space. If you couldn’t join us live, don't fret. We’ve prepared a rundown of the key takeaways from the session. Here’s a quick recap of everything you need to know!
TL;DR
* STIX is an AI platform that redefines digital creativity like a crypto spin-off platform of Sticker.ly
* Flipster has launched a sign-up event and a social campaign offering significant STIX rewards
* AI integration and autonomous token launches could shape the next meme wave * Flipster and STIX aim to draw in Web2 users by showcasing opportunities to earn and engage creatively with minimal barriers
Q: Please introduce yourself and what you do at your respective companies. For the people who don’t know about Flipster and STIX, would you mind giving a quick TLDR?
Mesda: This is Mesda from STIX. STIX is an AI platform that redefines digital creativity and expression in the Web3 area. It’s like a crypto spin-off platform of Sticker.ly, one of the world’s largest meme sticker platforms. It has 500 million lifetime users and we’re onboarding those users through STIX, which is an on-chain product. STIX is building an ecosystem for creators and communities to interact freely and collaborate seamlessly.
YS: My name’s Youngsun and I’m currently leading the product team at Flipster as Head of Product. We’re a fast-growing centralized exchange, offering our users numerous opportunities to earn. These include our Earn Campaign, launch airdrops, various types of launchpools, and a wide range of events, such as our collaboration with STIX.
Q: With the successful launch of STIX, can you share with us the utility of $STIX and the upcoming events on your roadmap that you’re excited about?
Mesda: We empower users to create and distribute unique digital assets like stickers, artwork, and more through intuitive tools, including AI integration. Without requiring technical expertise, users can design compelling, high-quality content. This is one key feature we offer to foster creativity.
On the other hand, promotion is another utility we provide. STIX creators can publish their memes to promote their crypto communities. If their work ranks among the top memes with the most votes, it will be featured on Sticker.ly, which has millions of users. This ensures that both the creator and the community gain mainstream attention, extending beyond just Web3 users.
We also encourage competition among creators through recurring competitions. Winners with the most votes in each round receive STIX tokens as rewards and the chance to be featured on the Sticker.ly app. Currently, the app includes a “crypto” section in its header, where stickers and memes from creators are showcased directly to users.
Q: What are some benefits that STIX provides for crypto projects in the space?
Mesda: Well, generating memes between communities and encouraging competition among them is a powerful strategy. Communities naturally want to share their memes, which strengthens their engagement and attracts Web2 normies. This makes it a compelling opportunity for STIX to promote its community beyond its existing market.
Secondly, the meme market is growing and we’re built on Base. While Solana memes have gained significant popularity, the Base meme ecosystem is capturing growing attention. We have strategically positioned ourselves within this space to maximize our impact.
Q: Why should users be excited about Flipster's partnership with STIX and what benefits will this collaboration bring?
YS: At Flipster, we strive to bring in fun projects and work together to deliver value to our users. For this campaign, we have multiple facets designed to excite people about STIX and Flipster. As Mesda explained, STIX is all about memes, and this market is heavily meme-centric. If you visit STIX.lol, you'll see various memes uploaded based on communities, which we found to be very interesting.
With that, we’re organizing multiple events and campaigns that will benefit both sides of the community. For STIX community members who haven’t been exposed to Flipster, we have a sign-up event and a social campaign offering significant STIX rewards. You can expect plenty of rewards and opportunities to participate in multiple events, provided you meet the eligibility criteria for each one.
Additionally, we have internal activities such as the launchpool and competition within the Flipster app. For example, if you’ve been allocated STIX, you can stake those STIX and earn even more STIX as a reward. If you’re bullish on STIX, this offers a chance to double up, and even if you’re not, you can still trade STIX on our platform. You can participate in our trading competition and potentially receive $STIX as an airdrop from Flipster.
Q: With the bull market set in motion, we’re seeing a proliferation of Web2 interest in crypto. How important is it to onboard Web2 users into the space and how do both Flipster and STIX go about this?
YS: For Flipster, it’s about how much we can appeal to user bases that are not yet using our platform, trading crypto, or engaging with meme coins. A large portion of this appeal comes from highlighting earning opportunities. I’d say 90% of people were introduced to crypto because of some remarkable opportunity, such as a high PnL or ROI they saw on social media, blogs, or Reddit.
That was probably your first impression of crypto too—seeing the potential for significant gains. When you dive deeper, there’s so much more to crypto than price action to be bullish about. However, for many, their initial exposure to the crypto world stems from the allure of profits or opportunities rather than practical, day-to-day use cases. Since not many Web2 products have integrated crypto as a routine asset or utility, people generally don’t feel an urgent need to explore crypto unless they encounter an exciting opportunity.
The only reason someone would be motivated to install MetaMask or join centralized exchanges like Binance or Flipster is the desire to engage with a promising earning opportunity. That’s what we aim to deliver in this market—providing amazing opportunities that attract users with the potential to win. Of course, we’re not offering guaranteed profits, but we are committed to doing our best to create and showcase platforms, products, and tickers where users can discover earning or profit-seeking opportunities.
Mesda: We’re now entering a bull market, and the attention from Web2 users is growing. They know about it, they’ve heard about it, especially with meme coins like DOGE skyrocketing. People are definitely aware of these meme markets. I’m not sure how long it will last, but this sector is getting the most attention.
The Web2 side of Sticker.ly has traditionally been a meme-creating app, making it super easy for people to create and distribute memes. Seeing the “crypto” section on that platform makes it feel like it’s easier to become part of the community, as well as a tester to explore what kind of Web3 market they are looking into.
A big part of what we’re trying to do right now is link STIX and Sticker.ly. The foundation on which STIX was built is the success of Sticker.ly, which demonstrated the mass potential of digital creativity. This success inspired the team to take it to the next level by incorporating blockchain technology. Adding an AI feature, which Sticker.ly itself does not have, will also be super interesting for the meme cycle we’re heading into.
YS: I’m pretty sure you can’t answer this directly, but out of curiosity, does Mesda have a roadmap for assimilating and integrating the Web2 product with the STIX product to create more synergy between the two?
Mesda: As I mentioned earlier, we've already integrated a crypto section into Sticker.ly, and we're creating communities where meme groups, such as Pudgy Penguins or Meegos from Base, can battle each other. These communities can create their own memes, and those that receive the most votes will have the chance to promote their meme to the Web2 side of Sticker.ly. This means they’ll gain access to 400 million lifetime users and hundreds of millions of users without paying any marketing fees. That’s how we plan to access this market. We'll be kicking off with a weekly tournament featuring memes, and next week we'll have our first session.
YS: Sounds good, well in time for the STIX listing and some events that will be going concurrently with our exchange and others right?
Mesda: Yes, since it’s our first launch next week, I hope to see a lot of interactions between the communities making a lot of memes. I don’t know who is going to win, but I think we are also considering the price section of each community’s memes. I hope all the big whales and individuals come in and meme the market!
Q: STIX is a platform for creating, minting, and sharing memes, which are a huge part of crypto culture. With TikTok meme trends influencing the crypto scene, what factors do you think are key in estimating the future potential of memes?
Mesda: Getting the attention of communities requires a super fair launch for everyone. It shouldn’t favor certain individuals or organizations, as fairness is a huge factor. I also think the creativity of the meme and where you’re based are important—specifically, which chain you’re most dedicated to. While we don’t prioritize specific chains, each has its own unique culture and community dynamics. For instance, I was surprised to discover that most Base users are no longer on X but have moved to Farcaster. Understanding these trends and identifying the key community will be crucial in the meme market.
YS: I’ve mentioned that memes are a huge part of the current crypto market cycle. While I’m unsure if this trend will continue into the next cycle, it doesn’t really matter. What’s important is what’s happening now. Crypto moves incredibly fast, so staying on top of trends and understanding what captures people’s interest is crucial.
Q: We’ve mentioned that memes are one area users should watch, but what other key areas or trends in the crypto space should our listeners pay attention to right now? Do you have any alpha to share?
Mesda: For memes, it’s about how they’re used, how you’re integrated into the meme’s community, and how the meme spreads. Without these elements, you won’t be able to create meaningful traction. I think that’s why a fair launch is so important in the meme market. Memes aren’t just used as emojis; their success is often tied to price action. People naturally feel more attached and secure when they have ownership of something valuable.
It’s also important to consider the people you’re interacting with and the dynamics within the community. This varies greatly depending on the chain. For example, on Bitcoin, you have Ordinals and Rune communities with behaviors and styles that differ significantly from Base and Solana meme markets. Solana, with platforms like pump.fun, has been heavily focused on pumping and dumping, and I think many people are getting tired of the Solana meme markets.
I see significant movement toward other areas, such as the Bitcoin Rune market and the growing Dog community. These communities are gaining momentum, and I’m sure one of the top-tier or tier-2 exchanges will list them soon, drawing even more attention. Observing these communities closely can be very insightful. However, if someone simply pumps a token, creates a meme around it, and then dumps it, people lose interest quickly. That’s likely the issue pump.fun is facing right now.
YS: I don’t think anyone can predict the market accurately. Everyone thought we’d hit 100K, but we didn’t, and when we expected a correction, it shot to 99K. Predicting the future can feel pointless, especially when it risks being so wrong. Instead, focus on reacting faster to emerging trends and observing money flows. Even basic knowledge of listings or upcoming announcements gives you an edge—being early by just three minutes can let you ride the price wave. Listings often trigger price surges, and if you’re deep into crypto, spotting these opportunities can lead to earnings.
This bull market feels different from past cycles. For example, in the last cycle, BTC profits often moved to altcoins, sparking alt rallies. Now, with ETF funds investing in BTC, the flow could be entirely different. Understanding who’s in and out of the market helps predict where the money will go.
Micro trends are another key factor. They move so fast that unless you’re fully immersed, you’ll miss them. Most people don’t profit from memecoins because by the time they invest, it’s usually the top. Unless you’re deep in the trenches for 18 hours a day, your chances of winning are low. Instead of chasing single tokens, focus on the broader meta. For example, AI or autonomous token launches could be the next big thing. Look at projects like Clanker on Base, which is gaining traction. Identifying micro metas early within the larger trends can give you an edge.
Don’t expect to hit 1000x with a single meme token, as it usually takes many attempts, and most will go to zero. Alternatively, specialize in an ecosystem you’re passionate about. If you love TON or SUI, become the go-to person for those ecosystems. Mastering a specific area gives you more alpha than spreading yourself thin across everything. That’s my advice. Just theories, not guarantees. I’m getting rekt too, so take this with a grain of salt!
Mesda: Yeah, I’m 100% with you on that. I’ve been degen-ing because we’re in the meme market, and our product aligns with that. I think our STIX platform can serve as a gateway for people to start owning and understanding how communities work. It’s a great entry point and testing ground. While we’re based on Base, memecoins from other chains also join and battle with us. Our platform offers people a fun way to explore and engage with the meme market.
Q: Before we draw this AMA to a close, please share with our listeners any final words you may have!
YS: I know this market creates a lot of FOMO, but it’s important to stay patient and not overthink. If you believe in something, stick with it. If you’re right, you’ll go to the moon; if you’re wrong, you’ll just be wrong. That’s how I think most people can find success—avoiding the trap of FOMO-ing into something you don’t fully understand, only to regret changing your bet when what you originally believed in takes off the next day. Stay in the trenches, be consistent, and don’t give up. As long as you’re in the game, there’s always a chance.
Keep an eye on STIX. It looks exciting, and after Token Generation Event (TGE), they have a lot planned. Also, don’t miss the upcoming events between STIX and Flipster. Watch for announcements and take advantage of the opportunity to grab STIX. We’ve prepared launchpools and other events with a substantial budget, so double down—it’s alpha you don’t want to miss.
Mesda: Thank you, Youngsun and Flipster. We’ve prepared a lot on our side, and our product is going live next week. To participate, bet on memes, and promote, you’ll need our STIX tokens, which will also go live next week. We’ll be hosting weekly tournaments, making the utility of the STIX token much more compelling than simply selling. Thanks for listening, everyone!
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