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The article reveals the challenges and transformation needs faced by the re-staking sector by analyzing the strategic adjustments of the two leading projects, Ether.fi and EigenLayer.

Gate Research: From July 1 to July 14, 2025, the crypto market maintained a moderately bullish trend. BTC continued to break through resistance and hit new highs, supported by a solid market structure and active inflows from major players. In contrast, ETH traded sideways with weaker momentum. Long-short ratios and open interest suggest a neutral-to-bullish sentiment for BTC, while ETH remained in a wait-and-see mode. Funding rates hovered near the neutral axis, reflecting overall cautious market sentiment. Liquidation patterns were orderly, with short squeezes providing upward momentum for BTC. On the policy front, continued positive developments injected liquidity and confidence into the market. In terms of quantitative strategies, the “ATR Volatility Channel Strategy” delivered over 200% returns in XRP trading, demonstrating strong short-term trading potential.

Gate Research Weekly Report: This week, ETH surged past $3,400 with strong momentum, while BTC underperformed compared to altcoins. USDT market cap surpassed $160 billion, hitting a new all-time high. Orca plans to launch its Launchpad by late July or early August. Aave’s TVL exceeded $30 billion, setting a new record. Pump.Fun reclaimed its position as the leading token launch platform on Solana, capturing 46.9% market share over the past 24 hours.

When the cryptocurrency market enters a strong trending phase, retail investors often face a common dilemma: How can I maximize the upside potential without taking on excessive risk?

The latest report by Gate Research, titled "Hyperliquid's Dark Horse Journey: Unpacking the Rise of the On-Chain Derivatives Dominator", which provides a comprehensive analysis of how Hyperliquid rapidly evolved from a challenger into the dominant force in the on-chain derivatives market. With a commanding 80% market share, Hyperliquid now leads the sector. By developing its own Layer 1 chain, native order book, and ultra-fast infrastructure, it delivers a trading experience comparable to centralized exchanges, attracting a high concentration of professional traders and whale capital. This active trading not only fuels deep liquidity but also serves as a powerful "live advertisement." Coupled with a $620 million airdrop and anti-VC narrative, Hyperliquid successfully drove user growth and liquidity inflow. The launch of HyperEVM has further expanded its ecosystem and revenue streams, solidifying its position as a market leader.

This article provides a retrospective on Ethereum's progress over the past ten years. It traces its journey from the inception of smart contracts, through the evolution of sharding and Rollup-based scaling solutions, to the shift toward Proof of Stake and changes in ecosystem governance. The article delivers a thorough analysis of the technical limitations, value capture challenges, and prospective paths ahead, mapping out a vision for the next decade of the world computer.

Gate Research Weekly Report: This week, BTC fell 0.73% this week, briefly dipping below 116,000 USDT before quickly rebounding. ETH rose 5.47% with continued net inflows, outperforming major altcoins. ETH ETFs recorded a record $5.4 billion in net inflows in July, while The Ether Machine added 15,000 ETH, signaling on-chain alignment with institutional trends. Sui’s TVL climbed to $2.2 billion, doubling year-to-date, with monthly active addresses up over 130%. Solana DEX volume has dropped nearly 70% from its January peak, indicating a cooling of ecosystem activity. OpenSea launched Creator Studio 2.0 to enhance multi-chain publishing capabilities. EigenDA launched its V2 mainnet, boosting throughput by approximately 6.7x compared to V1. CBOE is advancing ETP listings for major tokens like SOL and XRP, with potential approval as early as Q4.

Gate has recently introduced an additional reward pool for its XAUT Flexible Investment product, providing an extra 15% annualized return on top of the existing yield. This increases the maximum overall annualized return to 26.68%. The total reward pool for this promotion is $50,000 and will be distributed on a quota basis. Users can participate by holding or subscribing to XAUT and will receive varying return tiers according to their subscription amount. This also offers an opportunity to further explore on-chain gold asset allocation strategies.

Eclipse integrates the Optimistic Rollup architecture with the Solana Virtual Machine (SVM), delivering a highly scalable and low-latency runtime environment.

Gate Research Institute recently published "Thoughts on Exodus Issuing Tokenized Stocks On-Chain", providing an in-depth analysis of Exodus' innovative practice of issuing tokenized stocks on-chain. The report explores multiple dimensions including technology, regulation, and market. Exodus utilized the high performance and convenient asset creation mechanism of the Algorand blockchain to successfully tokenize its stocks. In December 2024, Exodus received SEC approval to transfer to the NYSE, significantly improving asset liquidity. The report points out that the explosion of stock tokenization narrative in 2025 benefited from the promotion of crypto-friendly policies in the US. Non-crypto industry listed companies may have the opportunity to attract global capital through tokenized financing. The Exodus case not only verifies the feasibility of technology and regulation but also reveals the huge potential for listed companies to raise funds through on-chain additional issuance, paving a new path for the inte

This article offers a thorough analysis of the evolution of the crypto narrative from “decentralization” to “centralized compliance.” Drawing on landmark regulations including the Stablecoin Bill, the FIT21 Act, and Hong Kong’s policy initiatives, it systematically examines how regulatory frameworks are redefining the market structure. Traditional institutions and political actors are taking the lead in driving the latest surge in cryptocurrency market activity and shaping the dynamics of risk transmission in the crypto market.

Analyzing the latest mergers involving BSTR, Twenty One, and Cantor, we examine the value of shell companies, the reflexivity flywheel effect, and emerging bubbles, while also advising investors to stay alert to the risk of premiums receding.

Amid the rollout of the "GENIUS Act," Basel III risk-weight provisions, collaborative custody initiatives, and intensifying industry competition, this discussion provides a step-by-step analysis of how traditional banks can remain compliant as they adopt digital assets.

In 2025, Ethereum will shift its strategic focus from Layer 2 (L2) solutions to Layer 1 (L1). EIP-7987 will limit gas for individual transactions, and the L1 zkEVM will actively overhaul the execution layer. In conjunction with ePBS, stateless clients, and the RISC-V virtual machine, Ethereum aims to boost Mainnet performance by one to two orders of magnitude within five years. This will be done while maintaining decentralization and security as core attributes at all levels.

As the Linea mainnet approaches its token launch, the enhanced DEX Etherex has gone live. Etherex implements an x(3,3) model with no lockup requirements, a tri-token flywheel mechanism, and 50% exit tax recirculation. In collaboration with MetaMask and Ondo, Etherex positions itself as a native liquidity hub for RWA and ETH whales.