Backpack is a Solana-based platform that evolved from an NFT wallet and Mad Lads community project into a comprehensive brokerage combining a centralized crypto exchange, US stocks/ETFs trading, and self-custodial wallet services. Founded by Armani Ferrante (formerly at Apple and Alameda), the platform survived FTX's collapse and now emphasizes unified account margins, 24/7 real stock trading, and regulatory compliance across multiple jurisdictions.
X posts discuss Robinhood-related topics including a community token called Tendies, speculation about Robinhood's solvency compared to FTX's collapse, and cryptocurrency/tokenization projects. Posts reference meme coins, NFTs, and stock tokenization initiatives on the platform.
Caroline Ellison has joined Manifund as a full-time employee starting August 10, working on the funding platform under the pseudonym "Carol" since July 13. Manifund's founder Austin explains his decision to hire her based on her financial expertise, her admission of wrongdoing and prison time following FTX's collapse, and his belief in redemption and her capability to contribute meaningfully.
Austin Chen, founder of Manifund, a nonprofit grantmaker tied to effective altruism, announced he hired Caroline Ellison, who served prison time for fraud connected to Sam Bankman-Fried's FTX collapse. Ellison, 31, will work on the platform and philanthropic research after being released from federal custody in January; Chen framed the decision as giving her a second chance despite public backlash from some commenters and FTX victims.
Twitter users discuss Solana ecosystem developments on September 11, 2026, including debates over a launchpad project called EMBER that generated $562k in fees within 48 hours, governance votes, and various token analyses. Controversy emerges around allegations of misinformation regarding Meteora's involvement and concerns about extraction schemes.