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The scalability issue of Bitcoin has always been a key bottleneck in its development. This article delves into the challenges Bitcoin faces during the scaling process, particularly the limitations of existing solutions, such as the user attrition problem in projects like Babylon and Bitlayer after the failure of their incentive mechanisms.

At first glance, the purpose of public blockchains seems to be chosen by users and markets; however, upon closer inspection, it appears more like a result determined by inherent resources and backgrounds. Here's a summary of the roles of three public blockchains: Solana is a hub for transactions, Base has become Coinbase's "accountant," and Ethereum is tied up with bridges, accelerating asset outflows.

This article provides an in-depth analysis of the limitations of common ETH narratives, including its positioning as leveraged beta to Bitcoin, ultrasound money, digital oil, the global settlement layer, and the chain with the most economic activity.

The Solana ecosystem has recently experienced a resurgence due to a meme coin frenzy, with tokens like $RFC, $Defiant, $DARK, and $MTN taking center stage. $RFC soared with Elon Musk's backing but faced allegations of capital manipulation; $Defiant gained rapid popularity through community engagement but lacked substantial support; $DARK focuses on AI gaming and cross-chain technology, yet remains unproven; $MTN explores Futarchy governance models. While the hype has reignited market enthusiasm, meme coins carry significant risks, and investors should proceed with caution.​

Players following Solana Meme coins may have already sensed the tension of this war: previously, Pump.fun launched its own DEX, PumpSwap, aiming to completely push Raydium out of the lucrative on-chain Meme trading market. Now, Raydium’s new product is clearly targeting Pump.fun in return.

The price of the ZKsync token, ZK, plummeted due to a security incident. Attackers used an airdrop distribution contract's admin account to mint a large number of unclaimed airdrop tokens and sell them on-chain. This incident not only exposed vulnerabilities in ZKsync’s contract management but also sparked widespread discussion about the security and reliability of Layer 2 technologies.

Regulatory easing is driving a wave of IPOs and mergers among U.S. crypto companies, accelerating the trends of platformization and tokenization. Coinbase, Kraken, Ripple, and others are deeply expanding into institutional financial services.

YFI founder Andre Cronje (AC) candidly addresses issues like SEC regulation, DeFi stagnation, and Ethereum’s directional uncertainty, sharing his authentic reflections on building, innovating, and idealism in the crypto space.

Is the rapid increase in Unichain's TVL to $267 million a result of effective incentive strategies or a successful trial of Uniswap's "chain strategy"? This article provides an in-depth analysis of the underlying dynamics.

As a founder, knowing which VCs frequently co-invest can save you time and sharpen your fundraising strategy. Every transaction is a fingerprint. We could unravel the stories they say once we visualised them on a graph.

Gate Research Daily Report: On April 22, Bitcoin rose 0.9% to $88,056, with a market dominance of 63.6%, reaching a four-year high. Ethereum fell 3.8% to $1,575. Market risk-aversion sentiment intensified, with gold breaking through $3,480. The Bank of Korea is advancing stablecoin regulatory legislation, Circle has launched a global payment network, and Base chain's daily token creation volume has surpassed Solana for the first time. Pump.fun's graduation rate has rebounded.

Gate Research's latest report, "2025 Q1 BTC Network Review," presents a detailed analysis of Bitcoin's market performance, on-chain activity, transaction costs, ecosystem evolution, mining metrics, and technical upgrades in Q1 2025. The report offers key insights into the state and future direction of the Bitcoin network.

Gate Research's newly released report, "Q1 2025 Ethereum Network Review," offering a comprehensive analysis of Ethereum's market performance, holder distribution, network activity, on-chain applications, and future outlook for the first quarter of 2025. The report delivers in-depth insights into the overall state of the Ethereum network and its key emerging trends.

This article analyzes on-chain data to track MEME whale movements, uncovering whether the price surges of tokens like Fartcoin and RFC reflect signs of a synthetic bull market. From whale entry timing and cost basis to token price actions, we dive deep into the truth behind this MEME rally on Solana—exploring whether it's a signal of broader market recovery or just a localized frenzy.

This article provides an in-depth analysis of EigenLayer’s slashing mechanism, including unique stake allocation, Operator Sets, and programmable slashing rules, and explores their specific impacts on AVSs, Operators, and restakers.