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The founder of Psy Protocol has revealed a fundamental flaw in relying on TPS as a measure of network performance: single-node test environment data fails to represent the actual scalability of a decentralized mainnet. He underscores that economic signals—such as transaction fees—offer a more accurate gauge of network health. This perspective is crucial for investors aiming to avoid high-TPS marketing pitfalls and to properly assess emerging chains like LayerZero Zero.

Gate Research Weekly Report: BTC has reclaimed $65,000 but remains capped by resistance at $66,000–$68,500, with prices likely to range between $60,000 and $70,000 in the near term. ETH has moved back above $2,000 but continues to trade within a descending channel, facing resistance at $2,050–$2,150. Altcoin sentiment has improved, though the broader market remains in “extreme fear.” CRYPTOBURG surged on exchange listing and airdrop expectations, while MBX and POWER gained on trading momentum and speculative flows. Nvidia’s Q4 revenue rose 73% year-over-year, reinforcing the AI narrative; Bitcoin funding rates turned negative, and short liquidations intensified positioning dynamics; Jane Street faces insider trading allegations, sparking regulatory debate. This week’s focus includes ZachXBT’s investigative report, Ethereum’s seven-fork Strawmap roadmap, and Circle’s better-than-expected earnings. Next week, watch for unlock pressure from SUI, JUP, and GRASS.

The Gate DEX "Gas Station" has officially launched the "Gas-Free Spring Season" special initiative, aiming to eliminate interaction barriers for every user. Whether you are a newcomer embarking on your first on-chain journey or a seasoned veteran, you can claim multi-dimensional 0-Gas benefits.

Indiana House Bill 1042 has cleared both chambers and now awaits the governor’s approval. The legislation permits public retirement funds to invest in crypto assets and protects individual access to digital assets, positioning it as a key development in state-level Bitcoin rights legislation across the United States.

Gate Options Daily Market Update.

The AINFT Web3 native AI large-model aggregation platform debuted in February, bringing together leading models like ChatGPT-5.2, Claude 4.5, and Gemini 3 Pro. In just one week, the user base soared from 30,000 to 330,000, marking exponential growth. The platform streamlines access by eliminating the hassle of switching between multiple platforms, bypassing credit card restrictions, and resolving fixed subscription pain points.

This article, based on market maker DWF Labs' statistical analysis of hundreds of TGE samples, points out that over 80% of new tokens drop by 50% to 70% from their issuance price within approximately 90 days of listing. Peaks typically occur within the first month of listing, followed by prolonged declines under the pressure of airdrops and early unlocks—quantifying the narrative that new coins often serve as retail exits.

In February, the crypto market experienced a deep correction, with Bitcoin briefly approaching its realized price. This article systematically analyzes the causes and phased characteristics of this decline by examining the Coinbase premium, ETF fund flows, order book liquidity, and on-chain valuation metrics. It also explores whether the crypto market is entering a bottoming range amid the parallel forces of a risk-off environment and structural trends.

In response to the "AI-induced global economic collapse by 2028" hypothesis put forward by Citrini Research, David Mattin offers a radically different interpretive framework: AI is not only destroying the income side but is dismantling the cost side even faster. As intelligence and energy become abundantly available, traditional metrics such as GDP and unemployment rates are losing their relevance. This article introduces "intellectual output per unit of energy" as a new yardstick for rethinking deflationary prosperity and the post-human economic transformation in the age of AI.

This article analyzes how non-monetary data, such as Ordinals, has exploited vulnerabilities in Bitcoin Core to persistently congest the blockchain, undermining node accessibility and decentralization. It also introduces BIP-110 as the first data-validated, practically implementable one-year surgical solution to address these issues.

Deconstructing the Growth Logic of Non-Bank Lending During the Post-GFC Credit Vacuum, Citing IMF/BIS Warnings on Valuation Infrequency, Opaque Systemic Interconnections, and Retail Liquidity Mismatches, Emphasizing the Trust Workflow of Digital Credit Replacing Private Credit, and Predicting That the Next Decade of Credit Belongs to Structures Combining Yield + Transparency + Resilience Rather Than Narrative Packaging.

As of February 26, 2026, on-chain data shows that Vitalik has sold 17,196 ETH in total, which has attracted considerable market attention. This article examines his original holdings, current balance, and annual sell-off history to assess the true impact.

This article examines the classic collapse of May 2022, when UST lost its peg in just 72 hours, erasing $40 billion in market value and sending LUNA from $116 to zero. It also highlights the pivotal lawsuits filed by Terraform liquidator Todd Snyder against Jump Trading (seeking $4 billion in compensation) and Jane Street during 2025–2026, providing new insights into the institutional battles behind the algorithmic stablecoin crisis.

While the stock market lost $800 billion in value following Anthropic’s breakup, this article offers a counter-perspective by dissecting the so-called AI doom loop—layoffs, weakened consumer spending, and more automation. Through a historical lens of productivity expansion and its effects on GDP, the article contends that commoditizing AI cognition will compress service costs, lower the threshold for entrepreneurship, broaden aggregate demand, and potentially contribute to geopolitical stability.

ZachXBT's investigation points to Axiom Exchange staff allegedly misusing internal access to monitor user wallets and conduct insider trading. This comprehensive breakdown examines the timeline of events, data structure, controversy in public opinion, and implications for the industry.