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What is Vita Inu? All You Need to Know About VINU
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What is Vita Inu? All You Need to Know About VINU

Vita Inu (VINU) is a fast, zero-fee, meme-based crypto on the Vite DAG network, designed for high-speed transactions and community-driven utility.
2/24/2025, 10:21:17 AM
What is Concrete Protocol?
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What is Concrete Protocol?

Concrete Protocol is a modular DeFi platform designed for optimized on-chain borrowing, lending, and structured credit products. It integrates yield-bearing vaults (ERC-4626), liquidation protection, and cross-chain lending aggregation, for users to maximize capital efficiency with minimal risks.
2/24/2025, 10:14:14 AM
What is Pump Science?
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What is Pump Science?

Explore Pump Science, a blockchain-based platform transforming research funding with tokens, decentralized experiments, real-time data, and a visionary roadmap.
2/24/2025, 9:58:25 AM
Gate Research: Sonic Ecosystem's DEX Shadow Hits ATH in Daily Trading Volume, SEC Approves First Interest-Bearing Stablecoin YLDS
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Gate Research: Sonic Ecosystem's DEX Shadow Hits ATH in Daily Trading Volume, SEC Approves First Interest-Bearing Stablecoin YLDS

Gate Research Daily Report: On February 21, the price of BTC increased by 1.12% over the past 24 hours, while ETH rose by 0.40% during the same period. The lending protocol PACT has officially bridged to Aptos, which will drive growth in Aptos' TVL (Total Value Locked). The SEC has approved Figure to issue its first interest-bearing stablecoin YLDS, offering a 0.5% annual interest rate. After OpenSea announced the launch of SEA tokens, its market share in the NFT space surged to 71.5%. Shadow set a new record for single-day trading volume at $252 million, surpassing Hyperliquid and Berachain. The Canary LTC ETF has been listed on the DTCC, moving toward the market readiness phase.
2/21/2025, 11:57:49 AM
Exploring the Smart Agent Hub: Sonic SVM and Its Scaling Framework HyperGrid
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Exploring the Smart Agent Hub: Sonic SVM and Its Scaling Framework HyperGrid

The Smart Agent Hub is built on the Sonic HyperGrid framework, which uses a semi-autonomous multi-grid approach. This setup not only ensures compatibility with the Solana mainnet but also offers developers greater flexibility and opportunities for performance optimization, particularly for high-performance applications like gaming.
2/21/2025, 8:38:23 AM
Gate Research: Berachain TVL Reaches $3B ATH; Gate.io & Consensus Pioneer Web3 Music Social Networking
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Gate Research: Berachain TVL Reaches $3B ATH; Gate.io & Consensus Pioneer Web3 Music Social Networking

This week, BTC tested support at $93,500 before stabilizing, while ETH entered an upward channel after testing $2,600. Gate.io partnered with Consensus Conference to pioneer Web3 music social networking. Under the MiCA regulatory framework, 10 companies have been approved to issue stablecoins in the EU. Canary Capital launched the $AXL (Axelar) Trust fund. Berachain's TVL reached a new all-time high of $3 billion. Circle's on-chain fees continued to rise, exceeding $35.39 million in the past week. Ethereum network transaction fees dropped 70% week-over-week, reaching the lowest level since July 2020.
2/20/2025, 2:16:32 PM
What is REVOX? All You Need to Know About REX
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What is REVOX? All You Need to Know About REX

REVOX is a decentralized AI network that allows developers to construct AI-powered decentralized applications (dApps) using autonomous agents. REVOX makes it easier for AI and Web3 technologies to connect by directly integrating AI capabilities into smart contracts.
2/20/2025, 5:02:16 AM
What is Suku? All You Need to Know About SUKU
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What is Suku? All You Need to Know About SUKU

Suku (SUKU) simplifies Web3 with user-friendly tools, enabling access to blockchain benefits for users and creators without technical barriers.
2/20/2025, 4:48:36 AM
Gate Research: Hyperliquid Launches HyperEVM Mainnet, Ondo Finance TVL Surpasses $777 Million
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Gate Research: Hyperliquid Launches HyperEVM Mainnet, Ondo Finance TVL Surpasses $777 Million

Gate Research Daily Report: On February 19, the price of Bitcoin fell by 1.29% to $96,349.1, while Ethereum decreased by 0.78% to $2,677.21. The market capitalization of Meme coins dropped to $6.667 billion. Ondo Finance's TVL surpassed $777 million. Tron and Solana networks have issued $10.75 billion in stablecoins this year. Hyperliquid launched its HyperEVM mainnet. Fold became the first Bitcoin financial services company to list on Nasdaq. Grayscale launched the Grayscale Pyth Trust, a new investment product.
2/19/2025, 2:31:11 PM
Gate Research: Michael Saylor Introduces '21 Rules of Bitcoin', Dolomite's TVL Surpasses $735 Million
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Gate Research: Michael Saylor Introduces '21 Rules of Bitcoin', Dolomite's TVL Surpasses $735 Million

Gate Research Daily Report: On February 18, the price of Bitcoin rose by 0.09% to $96,230.5, while the price of Ethereum increased by 1.76% to $2,729.33. Dolomite's Total Value Locked (TVL) surpassed $735 million, setting a new all-time high. Circle expanded its USDC minting on the Solana blockchain, further driving the development of its ecosystem. Michael Saylor released his "21 Rules of Bitcoin," emphasizing the unique value of Bitcoin. A partner at DWF Labs announced the imminent launch of the synthetic dollar protocol Falcon Finance. Brevan Howard Digital deployed $20 million into Kinto, accelerating the entry of traditional finance into the DeFi space.
2/18/2025, 12:58:39 PM
How to Choose When to Enter the Casino, and What Tables to Play At
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How to Choose When to Enter the Casino, and What Tables to Play At

This article provides an in-depth analysis of the latest trends in the cryptocurrency market, with a particular focus on the shifting capital flows and market changes between Bitcoin and altcoins. It covers the introduction of Bitcoin ETFs, the involvement of institutional investors, and the influence of macroeconomic factors, while also shedding light on the growing disconnect between the Bitcoin and altcoin markets.
2/18/2025, 3:22:56 AM
The Altcoin Casino: How to Survive the New, Fragmented Crypto Market
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The Altcoin Casino: How to Survive the New, Fragmented Crypto Market

This article explores the major changes in the cryptocurrency market today and how these shifts affect investment strategies. It highlights that the traditional "buy and hold" approach is no longer effective, with increased market volatility and uncertainty. Investors now need to be more adaptable in managing their portfolios.
2/18/2025, 2:12:03 AM
Gate Research: Argentine President Faces Fraud Charges Over LIBRA Token Crash, Sony’s L2 Project Soneium Locks Over $50M in Value
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Gate Research: Argentine President Faces Fraud Charges Over LIBRA Token Crash, Sony’s L2 Project Soneium Locks Over $50M in Value

Gate Research Daily Report: On February 17, the price of Bitcoin dropped by 1.29% to $96,349.1, while Ethereum's price fell by 0.78% to $2,677.21. The TVS (Total Value Staked) of the Soneium network surpassed $50 million. The protocol fee revenue of Pump.fun yesterday decreased by over 85% compared to its historical peak. Bitcoin network activity dropped to a 12-month low. Jane Street acquired a 6% stake in the Bitcoin miner Iris Energy. Argentina's president is facing fraud charges due to the collapse of the $LIBRA token. 12 U.S. states invest in Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy).
2/17/2025, 3:18:05 PM
What are altVMs?
Intermediate

What are altVMs?

As blockchain use cases continue to expand across DeFi, NFTs, cross-chain protocols, privacy protection, and more, the demands on underlying technology are growing. The emergence of altVMs is aimed at meeting these needs. Over time, altVMs have become a key infrastructure driving on-chain technological progress and ecosystem innovation, attracting significant attention from developers and capital.
2/17/2025, 2:48:13 PM
What is SOVRUN? All You Need to Know About SOVRN
Intermediate

What is SOVRUN? All You Need to Know About SOVRN

Sovrun (SOVRN) is a blockchain-powered gaming ecosystem enabling true asset ownership, decentralized governance, and player-driven virtual economies.
2/17/2025, 4:53:30 AM

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