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The explosion of DRC-20 tokens has driven Dogecoin's daily trading volume to an all-time high, even once surpassing both Bitcoin and Litecoin. Presently, the Dogecoin ecosystem's infrastructure has also improved, providing a smoother user experience than the Bitcoin ecosystem.

DePIN has been highly popular, from the concept proposed by Messari in the first quarter of 2023 to the soaring market of multiple DePIN projects in the fourth quarter of 2023, making DePIN one of the most anticipated tracks in 2024 and this new bull market cycle. However, this does not dispel the industry's doubts about new concepts, and Vitalik's scepticism is also the main background issue faced by practitioners entering the track.

This article will combine Uniswap Labs’ SEC response article and its relatively compliant governance structure to see why the SEC filed a lawsuit that is impossible to win?

Within the bustling realm of Bitcoin's Layer2 arena, Merlin stands out with its multi-billion dollar TVL, attracting considerable attention. Web3 enthusiast and founder Faust delves into Merlin Chain’s technical framework, offering an interpretation of its publicly disclosed documents and the thought process behind its protocol design. This analysis aims to provide readers with a clear understanding of Merlin's operational workflow and its security architecture.

Economic activity on Solana is flourishing. But what does this mean for the fee market? How will MEV impact it? This article will analyze these two questions through the lens of Solana's block architecture and consensus mechanism, and provide insights into the implications for changes in the fee market.

Sanctum represents a burgeoning liquidity staking protocol on Solana, leveraging a routing mechanism to interconnect LSTs of various sizes and create a cohesive liquidity network. As the pioneer in aggregating Solana's LST liquidity, it has garnered significant attention across the market.

The article explores the evolution of blockchain technology, emphasizing the strides in DeFi (Decentralized Finance) and predicting a shift towards non-financial applications for Web3. Initially focused on the secure management of digital assets, the blockchain ecosystem now encompasses token issuance, wallets, decentralized exchanges (DEXs), lending protocols, and stablecoins. Despite these advancements, blockchain's potential as a universal platform is underutilized. The article notes that while blockchain currently trails traditional software in developer appeal, advancements may soon foster applications in fields like online identity, gaming, and social networking.

Arkham serves as an advanced cryptocurrency analysis platform and data tracking dashboard, delivering thorough market insights and trading data to aid users in monitoring on-chain activities of blockchain entities. At its heart lies the Ultra AI address matching engine, capable of associating on-chain addresses with real-world identities, thus providing real-time data processing and extensive blockchain coverage. Additionally, Arkham introduces its token system, ARKM, accessible through its Intel Exchange market, where users can trade on-chain data intelligence. The platform's Profiler tool further provides deep dives into transaction histories and asset holdings, bolstering users’ ability to make informed decisions. Despite Arkham’s utility in tracking cryptocurrency events, it has also sparked discussions around privacy and security concerns.

This article highlights that the Securities and Futures Commission of Hong Kong has provisionally approved Harvest Global Investments and China Asset Management (Hong Kong) to introduce Bitcoin and Ethereum spot ETFs, available through OSL Digital Securities Limited. This approval positions Hong Kong as a pioneer in financial innovation, surpassing the United States. Leveraging its adaptable regulatory framework and openness to financial innovations, Hong Kong aims to capture a significant role in the global cryptocurrency pricing market. The piece also points out that the recent policy changes in Hong Kong are favorable for the cryptocurrency market, underlining the policies' stability and continuity. Furthermore, it mentions that although the market has shown varied responses to the Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs in Hong Kong, this development is generally seen as a positive indicator for the sector.

9 AI/Infra Protocols You Should Know About The crypto market never stops, and neither does innovation. Infrastructure and artificial intelligence will be the focus in the coming months, so let's quickly take a look at 9 promising projects in these two areas, including ZeroGravity, Nim Network, Talus, and more.

The TON blockchain, supported by the non-profit TON Foundation, has received backing from the social communication software Telegram, which boasts 900 million daily active users. This article will guide you through the development history, current state of development, ecosystem status, and tokenomics of the TON blockchain. Additionally, it will explore the future of the TON blockchain from the perspectives of token distribution and the collaboration between Telegram and TON.

Illuvium is a blockchain gaming universe developed on Immutable X with the Unreal Engine 5, comprising four distinct types of games. These games share a unified world view and are designed for different player demographics, interconnected through the game world's economic mechanisms, significantly enhancing the gameplay experience.

The article reported that the Hong Kong Securities Regulatory Commission approved in principle Harvest International Asset Management Co., Ltd. and China Asset Management (Hong Kong) to launch Bitcoin and Ethereum spot ETF products, which will be provided through OSL Digital Securities Co., Ltd. This decision marks that Hong Kong is ahead of the United States in financial innovation. Through a flexible regulatory environment and an open attitude towards financial innovation, Hong Kong is trying to seize cryptocurrency pricing power in the global financial market. The article also mentioned that Hong Kong’s policy changes are friendly to the cryptocurrency market and emphasized the stability and continuity of the policy. In addition, the article points out that although the market has had mixed reactions to Hong Kong’s adoption of Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs, this move is a positive signal for the industry.

The article revisits the historical Bitcoin block size debate and connects it with the current discourse between Ethereum and Solana. Author David Hoffman points out that despite controversies, a blockchain that combines the concepts of small and large blocks may ultimately prevail. He highlights how Ethereum has maintained its small block philosophy while achieving high scalability through SegWit and Layer 2 scaling solutions. The article also discusses the role of Cosmos and how the concept of an internet of sovereign chains can achieve network scalability. Finally, the author believes that Ethereum's unified architecture, through the synergistic effects of its L1 and L2, provides a foundation for a wide range of use cases while maintaining its core value of decentralization.

Enoki is a SaaS platform developed by Mysten Labs, the company behind Sui, designed to help businesses seamlessly integrate blockchain technology. Enoki offers a simplified developer portal that enables enterprises to easily access building blocks and integrates the Sui wallet through features like zkLogin and sponsored transactions, allowing users to control their digital assets. Enoki also introduces innovative cryptographic features such as Time Capsule NFTs and obfuscated NFTs, as well as providing APIs and SDKs to simplify blockchain integration for businesses. Furthermore, by lowering barriers to entry, such as streamlining the wallet creation process and eliminating the need for gas fees, Enoki facilitates interactions between businesses and their customers. The article explores whether Enoki could become a pivotal point in the Sui ecosystem to enhance enterprise adoption and achieve mass adoption.