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The Ethereum Community Fund (ECF) was prominently established, proclaiming a goal of "ETH reaching $10,000," challenging the existing governance direction of the EF. This article deeply analyzes the five major reasons for the sluggish ETH price, interprets the strategies, philosophies, and divergences with the Ethereum Foundation, assesses its profound impact on ETH prices and ecological governance patterns, and explores whether this is a community awakening or just a speculative gimmick.

The article not only provides an in-depth analysis of how the halving event impacts miners’ profitability, but also explores how miners are adapting to the new market landscape through strategies such as hoarding Bitcoin and shifting toward AI computing.

The article not only explores the technical background of Bitcoin breaking through key resistance levels but also combines factors such as the macroeconomic environment and institutional capital inflows, revealing the multiple driving forces behind the rise of Bitcoin.

The article not only reviews the development history and core philosophy of Berachain, but also provides a detailed introduction to the optimization of its token economic model, ecosystem support, and technological advancements.

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.

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 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.