Airdrop

Gate Research Daily Report: On December 18, the price of BTC rose by 0.08% in the last 24 hours, while ETH fell by 2.33%. Ethena's TVL (Total Value Locked) surpassed $6 billion, setting a new all-time high. Ohio has proposed a Bitcoin Reserve Bill, recommending the state government to establish a Bitcoin Reserve Fund. The size of the US Bitcoin Spot ETF has now exceeded that of Gold ETF. The TON Foundation, in collaboration with EVAA Protocol, has launched a DeFi incentive program, offering 100,000 TON tokens to support ecosystem growth. Gate has also launched Coinhunt Plan #1, where users can trade popular coins like VANA and MOCA to share $15,000.

Gate Research Daily Report: BTC and ETH continue to show strong momentum, with prices repeatedly hitting new highs. Yesterday, a total of $371 million was liquidated, primarily from long positions. GAMESTOP saw a nearly 200% increase in a single day, leading the altcoin sector. Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Hyperliquid ranked in the top three for TVL (Total Value Locked) growth among major blockchains over the past 7 days, with increases of $3.09 billion, $2.22 billion, and $1.87 billion, respectively. MicroStrategy continues to accumulate Bitcoin, having purchased 15,350 BTC last week. Ripple will launch its USD stablecoin, RLUSD, on December 17. The user-generated content-driven open platform Nifty Island has launched an airdrop subscription event.

Gate Research Daily Report: On December 16, the price of BTC rose by 2.85% in the past 24 hours, with the current price reaching $104,615.7, continuing to set new historical highs. Ethereum ETFs saw a net inflow of $855 million last week, marking a new record for weekly inflows. The Hyperliquid network's TVL (Total Value Locked) reached $4.401 billion, surpassing the Base network. Pump.fun has accumulated over $300 million in revenue, with a total token issuance of approximately 4.67 million. The FASB's fair value accounting rules have come into effect, accelerating the arrival of the era of corporate Bitcoin reserves. DWF Labs, in collaboration with the Abu Dhabi Blockchain Center, is driving the development of the Web3 ecosystem in the MENA region.

Gate Research Daily Report: On December 13, BTC experienced a 1.10% decline over 24 hours, reaching a peak price of $102,503 and currently trading at $99,994. Altcoin sectors such as RWA (Real World Assets), Oracle, and Lending/Borrowing Protocols saw gains of 18.3%, 17.6%, and 10.7%, respectively. U.S. Producer Price Index (PPI) and initial jobless claims data exceeded expectations, raising the probability of a 25-basis-point rate cut in December to 96.7%. Grayscale has launched trust funds for Optimism and Lido. A Republican representative from Texas has introduced a bill to establish a strategic Bitcoin reserve. The Trump family's cryptocurrency initiative has intensified its focus on DeFi, increasing holdings in ETH, AAVE, and LINK. The Avalanche Foundation announced it has raised $250 million through a private token sale to support its blockchain platform.

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 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.

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.

Gate Research Daily Report: December 11 notes a short-term downtrend in BTC prices, with key support at $91,111 and resistance at $99,000. Caution is advised regarding technical level breakouts amid market fluctuations. While market sentiment for BTC and ETH remains stable, it leans bearish, with liquidations predominantly affecting long positions. ETH ETF holdings have surpassed Layer 2 solutions, reflecting a mix of institutional preference and technological potential. The crypto market shows significant sector divergence, with the RWA and NFT sectors leading gains. Microsoft shareholders voted against a Bitcoin investment proposal. Meanwhile, El Salvador and Argentina have signed an agreement to collaborate on advancing the cryptocurrency industry. Additionally, the Magic Eden $ME airdrop has launched to enthusiastic market reception.

"Point Meta" refers to a system that distributes points through a protocol. Pendle’s YT function essentially allows users to "leverage to purchase points," attracting significant capital to the platform. However, Boros has introduced a series of additional features, creating a flywheel effect and achieving product-market fit.

Gate Research Daily Report: BTC price has been fluctuating in recent days, with a 3.29% drop in the past 24 hours, as both bulls and bears fiercely compete. Altcoins saw broad declines, with Layer2, DeFi, and meme sectors falling by more than 10%. The total liquidation amount across the network reached $1.79 billion, with long positions accounting for $1.62 billion. Russian lawmakers have proposed the creation of a national Bitcoin reserve to counter economic sanctions. Last week, digital asset investment products recorded a net inflow of $3.85 billion, setting a record for the largest single-week inflow in history. Bitcoin lending platform Lava raised $10 million in Series A funding. Magic Eden will begin airdrop claims on December 10.

HyperLiquid excelled with speed, liquidity, and user trust, while Ethena focused on scalable liquidity solutions. Despite differing strategies in funding and airdrops, both projects aligned their decisions with their visions, emphasizing tailored approaches to tokenomics and product development as key to success in the competitive crypto landscape.

Magic Eden has launched the ME token airdrop query page, with a total token supply of 1 billion, of which 12.5% is allocated for airdrops and 22.5% for future user incentives. The airdrop rules are based on real users, cross-chain activities, and loyalty, and rewards will be distributed according to reward tiers. These include factors such as Launchpad participation, wallet activity, and OG user bonuses.

Gate Research Daily Report:December 9 As of December 9, Bitcoin's price has been fluctuating within a narrow range around $100,000, with the market maintaining a balance between long and short positions. The total net inflow for Bitcoin spot ETFs was $377 million, while Ethereum spot ETFs saw a net inflow of $83.76 million. The "altcoin season" may have arrived, as the market capitalization of tokens other than Bitcoin and Ethereum has exceeded 30%. The total value locked (TVL) in liquidity staking protocols has reached $70.9 billion. The Cat-Themed, Privacy Coins, and The Boy's Club sectors saw changes of +7.0%, +6.2%, and +4.2%, respectively. Trump has stated that he does not plan to replace Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, and the probability of a rate cut by the Fed in December exceeds 83%. Interlace completed a $10 million Series B1 funding round, with participation from Bitrock Capital, Robinhood, and others.

On December 6, the price of BTC plummeted from $99,000 to $91,111 within one hour. However, BTC quickly rebounded and has now risen to around $95,781. The total liquidation amount across all contracts on the network reached approximately $1.007 billion. Due to BTC's sharp price spike, a large number of long positions were liquidated, totaling $806 million. Among them, Bitcoin had the largest liquidation volume, reaching 537 million USDT. Bitcoin's annualized premium reached 20%, the highest level in 8 months. The total value locked (TVL) in DeFi reached $202.7 billion, setting a new all-time high. Donald Trump has appointed David O. Sacks as the White House Director for Cryptocurrency and Artificial Intelligence.

Gate Research Weekly Report: Bitcoin saw an upward trend this week, rising 8.39% to $100,550, breaking through $100,000 to reach a new all-time high. Support levels should be monitored for potential pullbacks. Over the past 7 days, ETH price increased by 6.16% to $3,852.58, currently in an upward channel with key breakthrough levels to watch. Grayscale has applied to convert its Solana Trust into a spot ETF. Bitcoin's new ATH coincided with surging Coinbase premiums, indicating strong buying power from U.S. market participants. Multiple projects secured funding this week across various sectors including infrastructure, totaling $103 million.