Airdrop

Gate Research Weekly Review and Outlook reports, this week, BTC and ETH showed weakness, declining by 1.4% and 3.3% respectively. BTC maintained a narrow trading range, while ETH continued its downward trend. Cybersecurity concerns intensified as a suspected Chinese-speaking North Korean hacker group conducted a large-scale infiltration of crypto practitioners' TG/X accounts. In positive developments, the Vietnamese government unveiled its ‘National Blockchain Strategy,’ aiming to establish 20 prominent blockchain brands by 2025. Uniswap introduced a cross-chain bridging feature, enabling direct asset transfers across nine networks. However, Tapioca DAO fell victim to a hacker attack, resulting in losses of approximately $4.4 million. Looking ahead, Celestia is set to unlock 175 million TIA tokens on October 30, with an estimated market cap of $1.08 billion, representing 80.45% of the circulating supply.

This article delves into Web3 airdrops, the common types, and the potential scams they can involve. It also discusses how scammers prey on the excitement around airdrops to trap users. By analyzing the Jupiter airdrop case, we expose how crypto scams operate and how dangerous they can be. The article provides actionable tips to help users identify risks, safeguard their assets, and participate in airdrops safely.

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Gate Research Daily Report: October 23, Bitcoin (BTC) rose slightly by 0.08%, now trading at $67,224, while Ethereum (ETH) dropped 0.81% to $2,617. On October 22, U.S. Bitcoin spot ETFs saw a total net outflow of $79.09 million, while Ethereum spot ETFs recorded a net inflow of $11.94 million. Solana's Total Value Locked (TVL) recently reached $6.603 billion, its highest point since January 2022. Bitcoin mining difficulty increased by 3.94% to 95.67 T, with the average network hash rate at 706.03 EH/s. Movement Labs partnered with the ERC-3643 Association to promote compliant real-world asset tokenization (RWA). Over the last 24 hours, three projects announced funding, raising over $15.9 million in total.

Gate Research Daily Report: October 22—BTC price fell 2.40% over the past 24 hours to $67,376, facing support at $66,500. Investors should closely monitor market dynamics. Bitcoin network hash rate reached a new all-time high, surpassing 840 EH/s. Magic Eden surpassed OpenSea in user numbers over the past year. Gate Ventures and HackQuest co-hosted the Web3 Dev Huddle, fostering Web3 innovation in Southeast Asia. A spelling error with GOAT caused a brief panic-driven correction, but it did not dampen the ongoing popularity of AI Meme derivative tokens. The European Union launched the Trusted Investors Network to support deep tech innovation and enhance global competitiveness. The daily active users of the TON network dropped to around 1.58 million.

Gate Research's weekly popular airdrop summary focuses on World Liberty Finance, Mantle, Puffer Finance, deBridge, and TownsXYZ. This article offers project overviews, airdrop details, and participation guides, aiming to keep users informed of the latest trends in the crypto market and to help them seize market opportunities.

Gate Research Daily Report (October 21): BTC rose by 0.90% in the past 24 hours, currently priced at $68,833, while ETH increased by 3.26%, now valued at $2,732. On October 18, U.S. Bitcoin and Ethereum spot ETFs had a total net inflow of $274 million and $1.91 million, respectively. ApeChain launched, introducing several new features including the one-click token issuance platform Ape Express and an automatic yield mode, leading to a single-day APE price surge of approximately 78.5%. Post-pandemic, Bitcoin's investment returns have significantly outperformed traditional assets, with an annualized compound return of 150%. On October 18, Pump.fun reached a new record with daily token issuance exceeding 34,000 tokens.

Gate Research has released its latest "Gate Research: Monthly Recap - September 2024" report, which summarizes and analyzes September's market trends, key events, on-chain data, security incidents, and funding information. This report provides in-depth insights into the overall performance of the crypto market and key industry trends.

Gate Research Daily Report (October 18): In the past 24 hours, the price of Bitcoin increased by 0.81%, currently at $68,072, while Ethereum rose by 0.15%, reaching $2,621. U.S. Bitcoin and Ethereum spot ETFs recorded net inflows of $470 million and $48.41 million, respectively. The Bitcoin reserves held by cryptocurrency trading platforms are now around 2.68 million BTC, marking a historic low. Polymarket’s trading volume in October 2024 hit a new record, surpassing $1 billion. Additionally, six projects publicly announced funding rounds in the last 24 hours, with the highest amount being $12.5 million.

Gate Research Weekly Report: This week, the crypto market showed strong performance, with BTC and ETH both rising about 7%. Bitcoin spot ETF net inflows reached $926 million, while Ethereum spot ETFs also maintained positive inflows. World Liberty Financial's sales hit $12.51 million. Horizon partnered with China Merchants Securities (HK) to launch a virtual asset ETF market-making solution. Symbiosis teamed up with Avail to promote innovation in a unified Web3 framework. Radiant Capital suspended its lending market after a vulnerability exploit, leading to an estimated loss of $58 million.The GOAT meme coin surged 3,000 times within a week of its launch.

Gate Research Daily Report (October 16): After BTC approached $68,000, its price quickly retraced, resulting in a "double liquidation" scenario affecting both long and short positions. Bitcoin spot ETFs saw a total net inflow of $371 million, while Ethereum spot ETFs had a net outflow of $12.7 million. Grayscale applied to the U.S. SEC to convert its mixed crypto fund, which includes BTC, ETH, and SOL, into an ETF. Ripple announced its global distribution partners for Ripple USD. Celestia activated the Shwap upgrade for its DA network on the testnet, with plans to enter the mainnet beta phase in November. Puffer Finance has opened claims for its first-season airdrop, with the second season currently in progress.

Gate Research Daily Report (October 15):The crypto market performed strongly, with BTC surpassing $66,000 and ETH standing above $2,630, reflecting a significant increase in buying sentiment. Spot ETFs for Bitcoin and Ethereum in the U.S. recorded net inflows of $556 million and $17.07 million, respectively, indicating a revival of investor confidence. The Fear and Greed Index rose from 48 to 65, signaling a shift in market sentiment toward greed. Currently, 91% of BTC addresses and 66% of ETH addresses are in profit. Over the past week, crypto asset investment products saw inflows of $407 million, with multi-asset products attracting capital for the 17th consecutive week. Additionally, Puffer’s Total Value Locked (TVL) surged to $1.4 billion, with its token price increasing by 95% within 24 hours.

Gate Research Daily Report(October 14) : BTC price rose 1.84% in the past 24 hours. On October 11, the total net inflow for U.S. Bitcoin spot ETFs reached $254 million. Base network’s trading volume surged, accounting for 40% to 60% of the combined volume across Arbitrum, Base, and Optimism. USDT (ERC-20) balance on exchanges increased by 152.38% to $22.4 billion, setting a new all-time high. Raydium’s average daily trading volume in October exceeded $1.017 billion. Gate Ventures and Boon Ventures announced a partnership with Movement Labs to establish a new $20 million fund to foster the growth of the Move ecosystem.

Gaining and retaining crypto users is tough. Airdrops, offering free tokens, aim to attract long-term engagement but often lead to quick sell-offs. While some succeed in boosting adoption, many fail. This article examines how 2024’s airdrops fared and what influenced their outcomes.

Gate Research Daily Report: October 8, BTC faced resistance and experienced a pullback, with trading volume weakening. Despite the short-term correction, the overall trend has not significantly reversed. The U.S. Bitcoin spot ETF saw a net inflow of $235 million, while the Ethereum ETF had no net inflow. In Q3, 29 projects within the Solana ecosystem raised $173 million, the highest level since Q2 2022. Premier League clubs have secured nearly £130 million in sponsorship deals with crypto companies in 2024, marking a 30% year-on-year growth. HBO has released a documentary titled Money Electric: The Bitcoin Mystery, investigating the identity of Bitcoin’s creator. An official from the European Central Bank has proposed the creation of a unified digital asset ledger to promote financial integration and improve efficiency. The Arbitrum Foundation recently announced the launch of the "Road to Devcon" initiative, focusing on increasing investment and attention in the Asian market.