Gate News information: On March 19, the Layer 2 blockchain ecosystem is experiencing a consolidation phase, showing a trend where the number of networks shutting down exceeds the number of newly launched networks. This phenomenon is mainly occurring among chains with TVL (Total Value Locked) of at least 100,000 USD. Market tightening has caused projects lacking sufficient attractiveness or funding support to be unable to sustain operations, ultimately choosing to shut down.
Gate News Alert: On March 19, the global nonprofit organization Merchant Risk Council (MRC) released the "2026 Global E-commerce Payments and Fraud Report." The report reveals key trends in the global e-commerce sector, covering core topics including payment innovation, fraud prevention, and continuously evolving emerging risks.