Houdini Swap Expands Cross-Chain Privacy Features

**Solana (SOL) has returned to the #1 spot** in last week's top-performing tokens rankings. The blockchain's native token regained its leading position after previously losing ground to other cryptocurrencies. This marks a significant comeback for SOL in the weekly performance metrics. - SOL demonstrates renewed market strength - Weekly token rankings show shifting dynamics - Solana ecosystem continues to attract attention The return to the top position suggests **renewed investor confidence** in the Solana network and its capabilities.

**Houdini Swap executed massive buybacks**, removing nearly 0.3% of total token supply in just one week. This follows a pattern of aggressive supply reduction: - **October**: 2.42% of circulating supply bought back in one week - **December**: 0.3% of entire supply eliminated **Supply reduction at this scale** suggests strong revenue generation and commitment to tokenomics. The consistent buyback program indicates sustainable business operations. The phrase *"See the writing on the wall?"* hints at significant developments ahead for the privacy-focused protocol.

**Houdini Pay has launched private payment functionality on Polkadot**, addressing wallet privacy concerns in crypto transactions. **Key features:** - Create payment links without exposing wallet addresses - Recipients can accept payments without doxxing their wallets - Payers can settle using any asset of their choice - Zero wallet exposure for both parties The service eliminates the need for burner wallets or address exposure during crypto payments. Users can generate payment links at [houdiniswap.com/pay](http://houdiniswap.com/pay) and share them with clients or customers. **Real-world usage** has already been demonstrated with a $5K invoice payment, where both sender and receiver maintained complete wallet privacy while transacting across different blockchain networks. This launch represents a step toward more private and user-friendly crypto payment solutions.

**Monthly Performance** - Volume: $99,747,913 - Swaps: 51,585 - Revenue: $296,654 **Weekly Highlights** - Volume: $15,744,380 - Swaps: 7,343 - Revenue: $47,079 USDC / 0.54 BTC **Token Burns & Milestones** - Weekly burn: 276,819 LOCK tokens - **Total platform volume**: $2.31 billion - **Total swaps**: 855,336 - Total burns: 15.6 million LOCK **Community Winner** @Cherrypoppie7 won this week's contest and will receive $LOCK tokens.

**Magic Monday #150** is scheduled to discuss privacy tools essential for cryptocurrency mass adoption alongside the regular monthly report. The event offers participants a chance to **win 300 $LOCK tokens** by liking, retweeting, and attending the session. - Focus on privacy infrastructure needed for broader crypto acceptance - Monthly updates and community discussions included - Interactive format with token rewards for engagement The session continues the series' tradition of exploring privacy-focused blockchain solutions and their role in mainstream adoption.