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Gate Research: This week, Huddle01, Mint Blockchain, Gradient Network, and ByteNova have all presented opportunities for users to engage with the Web3 ecosystem. Huddle01 is a Web3-based decentralized video conferencing platform where users can earn points by completing social tasks, missions, interacting with applications, collecting badges, and inviting friends. Mint Blockchain, a Layer 2 blockchain focused on the NFT ecosystem, is distributing its airdrop in phases to MintID stakers, GreenID users, and Mint Expedition participants. Gradient Network, a decentralized edge computing platform built on Solana, allows users to earn points through registration, completing tasks, installing browser extensions, and inviting friends. ByteNova, a decentralized edge AI ecosystem, enables users to earn points by connecting wallets and social accounts, inviting friends, completing tasks, and checking in daily—these points will later be converted into rewards. All of these projects are in their early stages of developmen

Gate Research: This report covers key blockchain industry developments from April 11-17, 2025. Ethereum gas fees hit a record low, with the average transaction cost in March plummeting 80% compared to the end of last year; Gate.com released its Q1 2025 report, showing growth in both trading volume and reserves; OM experienced a flash crash with a peak drop of over 90%; TRON reported record-high quarterly revenue of $760 million; Solana raised its block compute limit, further enhancing network performance; Sony-backed Soneium partnered with EigenLayer to reduce blockchain finality time by 98%, setting a new benchmark for L2 performance; and the depegging of sUSD worsened, triggering market panic.

Alliance DAO’s investments in 28 Web3 consumer-facing apps—spanning lifestyle, gaming, crypto speculation, SocialFi, creator tools, financial services, and utility platforms—showcase its thesis and strategic approach in this fast-growing vertical. This report unpacks the core paradigms, challenges, and opportunities shaping the Web3 consumer app landscape, and explores how we should define and evaluate success in this category.

Gate Research Daily Report: April 18: Bitcoin is priced at $84,927, while Ethereum edged up to $1,587.17. Solana's DEX trading volume surpassed Ethereum, ranking first across all chains. Circle Research released the Refund Protocol. Ethereum transaction fees hit a five-year low, and the DeFi market lost nearly $49 billion in Q1. Slovenia proposes a 25% crypto tax.

In the race for funding and hype, many projects exaggerate lab metrics—sacrificing decentralization, security, and practical usability in the process. This article argues that blockchain teams should shift focus back to meaningful applications and scale their solutions around real-world use cases, not vanity numbers.

The intersection of AI and crypto has always been a narrative brimming with potential. Blockchain's decentralized nature perfectly complements the efficiency gains brought by artificial intelligence, inspiring countless developers to invest heavily in this vision. Tools like DeepSeek are leveraging human-like content generation technology to accelerate Web3 cultural content production automation. This opens up vast new opportunities for value creation in the Web3 content creation space.

On April 14, 2025, the crypto market was rocked by a violent crash. OM, the native token of the MANTRA Chain and a prominent player in the RWA (Real World Asset tokenization) narrative, plummeted 94% within just four hours, triggering widespread panic. The project team blamed liquidation issues on exchanges, but on-chain data revealed a sophisticated scheme involving tokenomics manipulation, narrative control, and airdrop traps. The event highlights the risks of an unregulated crypto space and how human psychology is often exploited, reminding investors to stay vigilant during periods of extreme volatility.

Recall is a groundbreaking decentralized platform that leverages blockchain technology to create a new framework for AI agents, enhancing collaboration and providing economic incentives. It tackles challenges in traditional AI systems related to data transparency, trust, and collaboration, paving the way for the growth of the AI agent economy.

Explore the architecture, applications, and market potential of Decentralized Physical AI (DePAI)—from autonomous vehicles and collaborative robotics to distributed data markets. Discover how robots operate within the Web3 ecosystem and uncover emerging investment opportunities.

This article provides an in-depth introduction to Yield Basis, a new project launched by Curve’s founder. It covers the project’s background and core philosophy, its innovative mechanisms, technical architecture, unique advantages, as well as future development prospects and potential challenges.

This article explores whether decentralized finance (DeFi) is regaining its role as a safe haven amid escalating U.S.-China trade tensions. It also examines how, in times of growing market uncertainty, capital tends to favor structurally predictable paths—such as the renewed interest in staking-based products.

The article analyzes in detail the main forms of tokenized gold, such as TetherGold (XAUT) and PAXGold (PAXG), and discusses their advantages in risk hedging and financial flexibility.

Uniswap has launched a liquidity incentive program worth up to $80 million, aiming to boost the growth of v4 and Unichain. This move has sparked intense community debate around capital efficiency, risk management, and long-term returns. This article provides a comprehensive analysis of the proposal, technical architecture, critical voices, and ways for users to participate—helping you make an informed judgment on this bold growth bet.

Explore Concordium, the Layer-1 blockchain with built-in identity, privacy-preserving tech, and regulatory compliance for the next era of Web3 and DeFi.

In this issue of Coin Metrics’ State of the Network, we understand the significance of the halving, its impact on crucial stakeholders in the ecosystem and potential effects on BTC’s price as the 4th Bitcoin halving nears.