DeFi Rate authorDirk van Haaster

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Dirk van Haaster is a Web3 copywriter. Before joining DeFi Rate in 2025, he spent several years writing about blockchain projects, token ecosystems, and crypto news, with a strong focus on news and marketing content. He has previously worked as a commercial content writer at BeInCrypto. Dirk holds a BSc in International Business and an MSc in Strategic Management (cum laude) from Erasmus University Rotterdam.

Since 2020, Dirk has been working in Web3 content, collaborating closely with founders, and marketing teams. When he’s not working, Dirk enjoys biohacking and learning about general health optimization.

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Stories by Dirk van Haaster

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Jan 6, 2026Lawmakers Move to Bar Government Insiders from Trading Prediction Markets
Rep. Ritchie Torres plans a bill barring federal officials and appointees from trading political and policy contracts when they have or could obtain nonpublic information.
Jan 1, 2026Prediction Markets Go Live Inside Solflare Wallet With Kalshi Liquidity
Solflare added native prediction market trading to its Solana wallet, built on DFlow's API with liquidity from Kalshi and settlement on-chain.
Jan 1, 2026Polymarket’s Loss Statistics Hide a Different Reality: Most Traders Lose Small, While Liquidity Concentrates at the Top
On-chain analysis finds most Polymarket addresses have realized losses, but most losses are small while gains concentrate among a small group of skilled traders.
Dec 30, 2025Rocket Raises $1.5M as Prediction Markets Attract Fresh Capital
Capital is flowing into crypto startups like Rocket that are building more complex financial systems and infrastructure.