$UNI and $NEAR have already seen a surge; the next one to watch could be $ZRO. LayerZero is best known for its cross-chain bridge, but it has now launched a new system called ATLAS—a backend solution for on-chain trading, specifically designed for exchanges and institutions. $UNI’s Permissioned Pools allow certified wallets to trade within certified pools. However, after trading, institutions still need a system capable of cross-chain issuance, matching, clearing, and settlement—and ATLAS fills this gap perfectly. This timing is ideal, as the SEC has recently given the green light to tokenization, significantly increasing demand in this area. So, how does this system relate to the $ZRO token itself? According to the $ZRO tokenomics, if an exchange integrates ATLAS, the more $ZRO it stakes and the higher its trading volume, the greater its rebate rewards. Of the remaining fees after rebates, 25% go to market creators, while the remaining 75% are used directly to buy back and burn $ZRO on the open market. This sounds highly favorable, but don’t rush into FOMO just yet. Tomorrow, $ZRO will undergo a major unlock, accounting for approximately 2.57% of the total supply. To date, cumulative buybacks amount to only 2.375 million $ZRO—still not substantial enough. For now, keep it on your watchlist.