Crypto Fantasy with StonkLeague

Chet Manikantan shares the story behind Stonk League, a platform designed to gamify retail and crypto trading through fantasy-style competitions and verifiable performance. The concept emerged in response to a surge of novice investors during the pandemic and the growing influence of unverified social media personalities in financial markets. Stonk League introduces a competitive environment where users can simulate trades, earn points and badges, and establish reputations based on public, auditable stats—mirroring how athletes are evaluated in sports. The platform prioritizes user experience in its early phase and plans to move on-chain within six months.

The conversation also highlights strategies for responsible product development in a rapidly evolving regulatory landscape. Chet explains how his team differentiates access based on geography, ensures community trust through transparency, and recruits contributors directly from Discord engagement. For students looking to break into blockchain, he recommends active learning through participation, leveraging open communities, and finding authentic alignment with projects. Ultimately, Stonk League aims to empower users to develop better trading instincts while promoting accountability in the influencer-driven investment space.