Airdrop

Gate Research Daily Report: On August 21, Bitcoin prices continued to fluctuate at low levels, with the Fear & Greed Index further declining, indicating a pessimistic market sentiment. Bitcoin ETFs saw consistent net inflows, signaling strong institutional buying interest, with significant off-market institutional funds entering the market. Tether minted an additional $2 billion in USDT, increasing the stablecoin's market capitalization. The Sumpump platform gained traction, with user numbers and platform revenue steadily rising. Gate Ventures, in collaboration with the Abu Dhabi Blockchain Center, launched a $100 million fund to accelerate the development of high-potential blockchain projects.

Gate Research Daily Report: On August 20, the cryptocurrency market showed strong 24-hour performance, with significant gains in sectors like AI Agents and Masternodes. U.S. Bitcoin ETFs saw a net inflow of $61.98 million, while Ethereum ETFs experienced a net outflow of $13.52 million. Uniswap led in ETH burn volume, though the quarterly burn rate dropped by 72.4%. Bitcoin's hash rate increased, and two major projects secured funding. DOGS and others announced airdrops, Bitcoin and Ethereum prices rose, altcoins rebounded, Grayscale transferred large amounts of BTC and ETH, and the market sentiment index climbed to 30.

Cryptocurrencies, created using cryptographic technology and stored as data in virtual space, have revolutionized the financial industry in recent years. These decentralized digital assets operate independently of central banks, offering a new type of payment system based on blockchain technology. This paper rethinks the strategies for utilizing cryptocurrency financing in the modern financial environment, outlining the evolution and future direction of financing, as well as the core value of tokens. It introduces Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs) and the most popular current financing launch method—airdrop mechanisms. Facilitating financing is one of the core functions of cryptocurrencies, which operate more efficiently and inclusively compared to traditional finance.

Gate Research Daily Report (August 16):BTC briefly broke above $59,800 before quickly retreating to $56,000, while ETH fluctuated between $2,500 and $2,700. MakerDAO’s proposal to reduce WBTC collateral could pose liquidity risks. Pump.fun continues to dominate the meme coin market, with Beethoven X, Colend Protocol, and Symbiotic leading TVL growth in the DeFi sector. A rebound in U.S. stocks has boosted blockchain shares, and $95 million in funding was secured in the Web3 sector. Keep an eye on airdrop opportunities from Pichi Finance and Grass.

Gate Research Weekly Market Review and Outlook reports. This week, BTC and ETH have entered a consolidation phase, with a predominantly bearish sentiment reflected in the overall contract market. Most tokens on the Pump.fun platform have failed to maintain high market value. The FTX claims voting process is nearing its end, with a massive payout plan awaiting approval. Projects like Sahara have announced significant funding rounds. In the technical realm, Uniswap's revenue growth, FTX incident updates, the WazirX security incident, and the upcoming Monad testnet have garnered attention. The XION project's airdrop plan has sparked community interest. Token unlocks and macroeconomic data releases scheduled for next week are expected to influence market trends.

Gate Research Daily Report, August 14: BTC prices have returned above $60,000, while ETH remains volatile. The market shows an optimistic bullish sentiment. The U.S. July PPI growth was below expectations, affecting the Fed's interest rate cut outlook. BitGo wallet transferred a large amount of Mt. Gox Bitcoin assets, and Aethir Foundation opened community reward claims.

Gate Research Daily Report: August 13— BTC attempted to break through $60,000 but then retreated, leading to a period of volatility. Ethereum's daily burn rate and Bitcoin miners' income both hit their lowest levels of the year. The Fear and Greed Index is in the fear zone, indicating that investors should be wary of market downside risks. Meanwhile, sectors such as modular blockchains and Trump-themed meme coins performed strongly, demonstrating the rapid shift in market hotspots.

Gate Research Daily Report: August 12—BTC and ETH prices declined, with both BTC and ETH ETFs experiencing net outflows last Friday. Market contract liquidations were predominantly in long positions, and BTC holdings on centralized exchanges saw a significant drop. Additionally, key projects such as the Bitcoin Rollup network Nexio and gaming infrastructure provider Televerse secured important funding.

This article explores how the Layer3 platform disrupts market conventions through its cross-chain identity and innovative distribution protocol. By leveraging a pioneering tokenomics model, Layer3 aims to bring about a fair token distribution and a future flywheel effect within the ecosystem, effectively capturing the market potential of attention monetization.

Gate Research Daily Report: On the 9th, BTC surged by 6.83%, with ETH and other cryptocurrencies also rising. Brazil approved the world's first Solana ETF, while Russia legalized crypto mining. BTC ETFs saw a net inflow of $202 million, whereas ETH ETFs had a slight outflow. Over $200 million was liquidated in the global contract market in the past 24 hours, with the BTC contract long-short ratio remaining balanced. The Vessel platform raised $10 million, and other blockchain projects secured significant funding.

Sanctum employs a multi-token system to support and enhance its ecosystem. Its goal is to empower individuals to launch and trade millions of Liquid Staking Tokens (LSTs) within the Solana ecosystem. To ensure the genuine liquidity of these LSTs, a mechanism is imperative. Sanctum introduces the Infinity Pool, a multi-LST liquidity pool that facilitates the exchange between all LSTs within the pool. Users can become liquidity providers by depositing any whitelisted LST into the pool and receive $INF tokens. These $INF tokens can accumulate staking rewards, benefit from trading fees within the pool, and be directly used in DeFi protocols.

Gate Research: The cryptocurrency market experienced significant volatility this week. Amid global financial turmoil, Bitcoin rebounded to above $57,000 after dipping below $49,000. Meanwhile, Ethereum underperformed, declining by over 40%. Additionally, the Ronin Bridge was exploited, sparking market concerns, although some assets have been returned. Despite a strong rebound in the altcoin market, the overall recovery has been slow. Investors should continue to monitor macroeconomic factors and market sentiment.

Gate Research's daily market review and outlook covers Bitcoin and altcoin market trends, macro capital flows, on-chain metrics analysis, updates on trending projects, token unlock information, and significant industry conferences. It provides comprehensive analysis and predictions for the cryptocurrency market.

This article introduces eight high-potential DeFi protocols, analyzing their opportunities in terms of returns, airdrops, and rewards programs.

Gate Research's Weekly Market Review and Outlook covers Bitcoin and altcoin trends, macro liquidity, on-chain indicators, hot project updates, token unlock information, and key industry events, providing comprehensive analysis and predictions for the cryptocurrency market.