This article analyzes how the Hyperliquid project leads the DeFi trend in the cryptocurrency market and redefines the token distribution model. It discusses how Hyperliquid breaks the limitations of traditional financing models by focusing on user needs and innovative tokenomics, emphasizing the importance of maintaining a focus on product development while pursuing funding.

This roundup covers key blockchain industry developments from December 9 to 13. Liquid staking protocols reached a total value locked (TVL) of $70.9 billion, with Lido leading the market. Circle plans to launch CCTP V2 in 2025 to improve cross-chain stablecoin transfers. Magic Eden launched its $ME token airdrop, generating strong market interest. Riot Platforms secured $525 million in financing and expanded its Bitcoin holdings. Grayscale launched new trust funds for Lido and Optimism, attracting investor attention to the Ethereum ecosystem. These developments demonstrate the blockchain industry's continued innovation and growth.

This week's featured airdrop projects include Talus Network, Over Protocol, Magic Eden, Vana, and Xterio. Talus Network has launched its "Magic Season" campaign, where participants can earn points by completing various tasks. Over Protocol is set to open its airdrop on December 16, allowing users to earn tokens through task participation. Magic Eden has announced the upcoming $ME airdrop, with allocations based on criteria such as cross-chain activity and user loyalty. Vana plans to distribute tokens through an airdrop, rewarding users who complete interactive tasks. Meanwhile, Xterio has initiated a $XTER points reward event, enabling users to earn points by completing tasks, which may later be converted into airdrop entitlements. These projects offer diverse opportunities for early involvement and rewards.

Equilibrium Research has released its annual prediction report, outlining potential events and industry trends expected by the end of next year. The report covers areas such as Scaling, ZK Proving, Privacy, Consensus & P2P Networking, and User Experience.

This article takes a trader-focused approach, examining some of the most prominent token unlocks of the past few years. We analyse how unlocks of varying sizes and recipient types influenced price trajectories, identifying recurring patterns and key behavioural differences across the ecosystem.

Web3 represents a revolutionary shift in how data is stored and payments are processed. Its arrival won't be as visibly distinct as the transition from PC internet to mobile internet but will gradually unfold as user data and digital assets are increasingly created on-chain.

With MoE, instead of having one model try to do everything, you break the work into smaller tasks and specialize the model. In MoE, the system chooses which expert to use based on what the task needs — so it’s faster and more accurate.

November saw significant developments in cryptocurrency policy and markets. Paxos introduced the USDG stablecoin, while UBS expanded its tokenized fund to Ethereum, strengthening the bridge between traditional finance and blockchain technology. 21Shares' XRP ETF filing marked another step toward mainstream crypto adoption. Russia implemented cryptocurrency mining and taxation regulations, as Japan and South Korea reformed their crypto tax policies. The UK House of Lords endorsed the "Property (Digital Asset etc) Bill," and Morocco moved to reinstate cryptocurrency trading. In the U.S., key developments included a Bitcoin reserve proposal, CBOE's introduction of Bitcoin options, and President-elect Trump's nomination of a pro-crypto Commerce Secretary. These developments signal blockchain and cryptocurrency's growing integration into mainstream finance, representing a fundamental shift in the financial landscape.

Gate Research Weekly Review & Outlook: This week, BTC faced resistance in its upward movement, with prices fluctuating around $100,000. The total inflow of ETH ETFs set a new record at $698 million, and BlackRock increased its ETH holdings by $500 million. AI Meme coins led the altcoin sector, with ELIZA and ai16z rising by 80.33% and 45.17%, respectively. Riot Platforms completed $525 million in financing, further advancing its Bitcoin acquisition plans. The number of active global wallet addresses surpassed 400 million, indicating steady progress in crypto adoption. Gaming infrastructure and publisher Xterio launched a large-scale $XTER points reward campaign.

Explore Seraph, a modern action RPG that combines the excitement of dungeon crawling with blockchain technology to ensure secure asset ownership and economic model.

This article analyzes the impact of volume, limit orders, and market orders on market volatility. Market behaviour is like a puzzle, where volume distribution reveals the direction of price movements. Limit orders provide liquidity, while market orders consume liquidity, shaping price trends.

The decentralized nature of Bitcoin has revolutionized the digital economy. Still, as its use grows, so does the need for enhanced security. This is where OP_VAULT comes in, an innovative feature introducing a mechanism called “covenants” to offer added security and flexibility.

This article provides an in-depth analysis of Denmark’s policy changes regarding crypto asset taxation and supervision. It covers the basic framework of the Danish tax system, main tax types, and Denmark’s tax policy and regulatory framework for cryptocurrency. The article details how Denmark will integrate unrealized cryptocurrency income into its tax system and explores key components of its crypto regulatory framework.

This article introduces Molecule and its ecosystem's involvement in the decentralized science (DeSci) field, including advancing IP tokenization funding through the Catalyst platform, driving biotechnology project development with the BIO Protocol, and supporting barrier-free scientific experiments and fundraising via the pump.science platform. It also explores the potential and challenges of DeSci.

Will the departure of the original developers drive up token prices? The emergence of CTO (Community Take Over) projects has gradually become a new hotspot for the market. This article explores the origins and development of CTO, provides examples of representative projects such as POPCAT, Quant, Moo Deng, and analyzes the advantages and disadvantages of this approach, its impact on tokens, and commonly used strategies, for user reference.