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This article will deconstruct specific projects and the entire field from both micro and macro perspectives, aiming to provide readers with analytical insights to understand the core competitive advantages of each project and the overall development of the decentralized computing power track. The author will introduce and analyze five projects: Aethir, io.net, Render Network, Akash Network, and Gensyn, and summarize and evaluate their situations and the development of the track.

A significant influx of traditional capital is entering the cryptocurrency market via ETFs, with Bitcoin and Ethereum being the primary beneficiaries. Bitcoin, recognized for its strength as a hard currency, holds a substantial market share but has historically lacked the efficient utilization mechanisms that Ethereum offers. The primary method for increasing Bitcoin's value is by using it as collateral to borrow other cryptocurrencies for investment purposes. Rapid development of the Bitcoin ecosystem could unlock more lucrative opportunities for this asset class

L2 network nodes consist of several parts, with the sequencer being the most critical. However, Rollup sequencers currently face centralization issues. Based Rollup represents a significant shift in Ethereum Layer 2 scaling by delegating Rollup sequencing directly to Layer 1 proposers. Utilizing the proposer-builder separation design, Layer 1 performs all sequencing roles for Rollup. Additionally, it extends MEV, allowing L2 searchers to bundle transactions and send them to L2 builders, who are also L1 searchers. These complete L2 blocks then become part of L1 blocks, ultimately processed by L1 builders and the Ethereum mainnet.

Node sales have emerged as a popular fundraising mechanism due to their flexibility and appeal to both project developers and investors. This novel token distribution model offers benefits to all parties involved, making it an increasingly attractive choice in the current market. Lumoz, a project dedicated to providing cutting-edge zero-knowledge proof services, is leveraging node sales to support the growth of Rollup networks and deliver powerful computing capabilities for emerging technologies like artificial intelligence. By addressing the high computational costs prevalent in the zero-knowledge computing domain, Lumoz's network utilizes its extensive expertise in ZKP to significantly enhance computational efficiency. This innovative approach tackles the high-cost, low-efficiency challenges faced by Rollup projects and lowers the barriers for general users to participate in the zero-knowledge computing market.

Artela is an L1 solution that enhances the scalability and efficiency of the EVM by introducing EVM++. EVM++ upgrades the execution layer technology of EVM, integrating the flexibility of EVM with the high-performance features of WASM. It supports not only traditional smart contracts but also allows dynamic addition and execution of high-performance modules on-chain. Through its parallel execution design, Artela ensures that the computational capacity of network nodes can flexibly expand according to demand, ultimately achieving elastic block space. This allows large-scale dApps to request independent block space according to specific needs, meeting the requirements for expanding public block space while ensuring performance and stability for large applications

Protocol Guild, as a solid backbone for Ethereum L1 development and maintenance, plays a crucial role in the ecosystem. It is dedicated to providing financial support to core contributors within the Ethereum ecosystem through native token incentives. This ensures the vibrant development and continuous innovation of the Ethereum network. With its unique donation and funding allocation mechanisms, it serves as a bridge connecting funds with contributors.

This article summarizes and distills the basic framework of the DePIN project, providing an overview using the "WHAT-WHY-HOW" structure to review and summarize the DePIN track. The author then outlines an analytical approach to understanding the DePIN project based on their experience, focusing on detailed analysis of specific "computing power" projects.

Arweave is a decentralized data storage protocol that enables permanent storage and global access through its Blockweave and SPoRA consensus, addressing the scalability, data availability, and cost issues present in blockchain data storage.

This article explores the significance and current state of blockchain airdrop mechanisms, focusing on the innovative measures taken by LayerZero and ZKSync to address Sybil attacks and other challenges. Through self-reporting and bounty systems, LayerZero successfully flagged and filtered a large number of potential Sybil addresses, while ZKSync ensured fairness in distribution through strict qualification criteria and behavior pattern recognition. These cases provide valuable insights for the future design of airdrop mechanisms.

Symbiotic and Eigenlayer are two emerging protocols in the restaking field, but their design philosophies are vastly different. Symbiotic emphasizes permissionless and modular features, supports multi-asset and customizable parameters, and uses immutable core contracts, reducing governance risks. Eigenlayer, on the other hand, focuses on ETH and its derivatives, adopts a more centralized management approach, simplifying operations but presenting bundled risks. The launch of Symbiotic and its collaboration with the Mellow protocol offer more options and airdrop opportunities for the DeFi community. The competition and cooperation between the two will further drive the development of the restaking market.

Under decentralization, the layout and utilization of infrastructure in DePIN can achieve higher efficiency and lower costs while enhancing the overall system's security and resilience. Unlike traditional centralized equipment providers, the updating and maintenance of DePIN equipment are jointly undertaken by project teams and miners. Equipment providers are only responsible for the research, development, and sale of the equipment, while the updating and maintenance are completed by the supply-side users. For DePIN projects, realizing data interoperability between multiple chains can maximize the value of data. This not only represents a potential breakout point for the DePIN track but also directly benefits cross-chain protocols amid this growth wave.

This article introduces the technology and applications of chain abstraction, emphasizing the inevitability of a multi-chain future and exploring how chain abstraction can enhance user experience.

Canceling a transaction can be difficult because it typically requires specialized knowledge and an understanding of the steps involved in resolving the issue. This article provides examples and execution steps for Web3 users to cancel a transaction before it is confirmed on the blockchain.

This high-level guide outlines the common design variations of on-chain options and how they use oracles in their pricing and settlement.

This article analyzes the mechanism design and economic model of MOPN, an NFT placement mining game, detailing the design and implementation of full-chain games using MOPN as an example.