Airdrop

Airdrops have become a crucial strategy for user acquisition and promotion in blockchain projects, yet they often lead to conflicts between project teams and "airdrop hunters" (those focused on profiting from airdrops). Poor management of airdrop expectations can result in a loss of community trust.

Gate Research Daily Report (November 12):In the past 24 hours, Bitcoin (BTC) rose by 8.07%, reaching $87,862 and continually breaking all-time highs. On the Ethereum side, mainnet transaction volume reached nearly $60 billion over the past week, marking the highest weekly volume since July . In the altcoin market, segments inspired by Elon Musk and Pump.fun saw gains of 123.8% and 133.2%, respectively, delivering substantial returns. Additionally, Trump plans to appoint pro-crypto figures to his Cabinet, fulfilling his commitment to make the U.S. the "global cryptocurrency capital." BounceBit V2 has also launched, transitioning from a BTC staking project to a cross-chain asset management platform, expanding its service offerings. Overall, with rising prices, increased transaction activity, and a supportive policy environment, the crypto market shows robust momentum.

Gate Research Daily Report (November 11):In the past 24 hours, BTC's price has risen by 4.83%, currently at $81,406, continuously breaking historical highs. Altcoins have shown strong growth, with meme coins performing exceptionally well; the Elon Musk-inspired sector saw an overall increase of 33.4%. SOL's market cap share of the entire cryptocurrency market reached 3.82%, setting a new all-time high. The total stablecoin market cap grew by 3.14% over the past week, now standing at $178.3 billion.

Gate Research Quarterly Report : Market volatility increased in Q3, with an overall decline in August and a rate-cut-driven rebound in September. The total cryptocurrency market cap fluctuated between $2 trillion and $2.5 trillion. BTC ETFs saw net inflows of $4.34 billion, while rising network hash rates drove mining difficulty higher. ETH ETFs experienced net outflows of $523 million this quarter. Total DEX trading volume reached $395 billion, and DeFi protocols generated $191 million in cumulative revenue. In Q3, 324 projects completed funding rounds, with total funding reaching $2.4 billion.

Gate Research Daily Report (November 8): Bitcoin saw a modest increase of 0.38%, fluctuating between $74,500 and $76,800. Despite the Federal Reserve’s latest 25 basis point rate cut, Bitcoin’s upward momentum appears to be slowing. Bitcoin spot ETFs recorded a net inflow of $1.38 billion, setting a new single-day high, while open interest in Bitcoin futures across the network exceeded $46 billion, marking a historic peak. Today, the Sui network saw a net inflow of $26.8 million, contrasting with Ethereum’s net outflow of $91 million. UBS announced the launch of its blockchain-based payment system, UBS Digital Cash, and the UK House of Lords expressed its support for the Digital Asset Property Bill, which aims to clarify the legal status of digital assets.

This week, Gate Research has selected a range of notable projects, including the Solana-based edge computing platform Gradient, the decentralized identity verification protocol Humanity Protocol, the TON ecosystem interactive game PAWS, the Ethereum liquid staking protocol Swell Network, and the Web3 AI agent platform DeAgentAI. This article provides a detailed introduction to each project’s core features, funding background, airdrop and reward distribution, and participation steps, aiming to help users quickly understand these emerging projects and seize potential market opportunities.

The most crucial aspect of any project's airdrop is its basic "entry criteria." This article outlines the "low-threshold" standards for popular airdrops, offering insights for future project strategies.

Gate Research Weekly Review reports, this week, Bitcoin surged to a new all-time high of $76,000, driven by the U.S. presidential election, with a 7-day increase of 3.62%. BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF recorded over $1 billion in trading volume within 20 minutes of opening, indicating sustained optimism from institutional investors toward the crypto market. Additionally, meme coin platform Pump.fun reached a record monthly revenue of $30.5 million in October. The DeFi sector also remained active, with SushiSwap launching a new platform called Vesting Launch, and Avalon Labs' TVL surpassing $1 billion. Meanwhile, SafePal introduced a Telegram crypto wallet that supports Visa cards. This week, a total of 10 projects secured funding totaling $33.84 million, reflecting continued confidence in crypto assets.

Gate Research Daily Report (November 6): BTC's price rose by 8.9% to $74,284, while ETH's price increased by 7% to $2,590. Donald Trump's election as the 47th U.S. president is widely perceived as positive news for cryptocurrencies, prompting a strong market rally. DOGE saw a daily increase of approximately 24.63%, with growing attention on Trump and Elon Musk’s ongoing engagement boosting community interest and driving up its price. The ETH to BTC market cap ratio has dropped to 24.52%, its lowest since April 2021. Gate.io, Binance, OKX, and Coinbase are among the exchanges listed in Asia Fintech Innovators.

In the past 24 hours, the total forced liquidation in the crypto market reached $206 million, with long positions accounting for $159 million. Over $600 million in tokens flowed into Solana, with more than 90% originating from Ethereum. Grayscale's multi-token fund GDLC submitted its ETP application, initiating the review process to potentially become the first multi-crypto asset ETP. a16z made an additional $23 million donation to the crypto advocacy group Fairshake to support crypto policy reform. Meanwhile, the State Bank of Pakistan proposed the legalization of digital currency.

BTC and ETH prices experienced a decline over the weekend, with BTC dropping below $70,000. The S&P 500 index rose by 0.41%, the Nasdaq increased by 0.80%, and the Dow Jones gained 0.69%. In the U.S., Bitcoin and Ethereum spot ETFs saw net outflows of $54.94 million and $10.93 million, respectively. Bitcoin's market share reached 60.5%, marking a nearly three-year high. Radiant Capital has resumed its lending market on the Base network. Between November 1 and 4, three projects announced funding, totaling over $9 million.

This article reviews the ten-year journey of the cryptocurrency market, exploring the evolution of token issuance models, from mining to one-click token creation. It analyzes the impact of innovations like DeFi and NFTs on the market, and delves into the dominant roles of Solana and Base chains in new token issuance. The article also highlights the opportunities and challenges brought by diversified issuance methods.

Bitcoin’s price dropped 2.84% over the past 24 hours to $70,303, facing potential short-term resistance at $69,500 as bulls and bears contend for control. MicroStrategy announced a significant $42 billion Bitcoin investment plan to expand its reserves. Meanwhile, the U.S. Treasury suggested replacing stablecoins with a central bank digital currency (CBDC) to enhance stability. Canary Capital applied for a Solana spot ETF, joining traditional financial firms in expanding crypto offerings. Additionally, USDT circulation surpassed $120 billion, up 30% since the beginning of the year, reflecting strong demand.

This week’s highlights from Gate Research cover the top projects: cross-chain liquidity staking protocol Drop, BTCFi-based trading chain Taker Protocol, governance token Salad by WEEX, liquidity protocol Mitosis in a modular blockchain ecosystem, and the decentralized public network Nillion. This article presents each project's core features, funding updates, airdrop distributions, and participation steps, aiming to provide users with the latest insights into the crypto market and help capture potential opportunities.

Gate Research’s weekly report: BTC and ETH showed strong performance this week, rising by 8.53% and 5.30%, respectively. The Hong Kong Monetary Authority is collaborating with the central banks of Brazil and Thailand on cross-border tokenization projects. The New York Stock Exchange has submitted Rule 8.800-E change and Grayscale Digital Large Cap Fund listing application to the US SEC. Lido V3's lending volume has exceeded $1 billion. sUSD was well-received by the market upon launch, with deposits surpassing $10 million within the first hour. This week, a total of 16 projects announced funding, raising a combined $110 million, covering various fields including infrastructure, DeFi, and gaming applications.