I recently gave a keynote at Solana Breakpoint with the goal to pack as much actionable information for crypto founders into the time I had as possible. It was pretty well received so figured I’d take some time to elaborate a bit and give people a quick place to find each piece of advice.

UNI has heralded the golden age of blockchain by decentralizing financial privileges. From V1 to V4, and from UNI X to UNI Chain, how far is UNI from the ultimate answer for DEX?

This article provides an in-depth analysis of Based Rollup technology's mechanics, unique advantages, and current challenges. It also explores the wide-ranging applications of this technology in the blockchain industry, highlighting its potential to revolutionize the Rollup landscape.

Pioneered by EigenLayer, Actively Validated Services (AVS) represent an innovative approach to blockchain security, leveraging the economic security of Ethereum's PoS consensus through restaking. This article delves into the operational mechanisms of EigenLayer AVS, examining its implications within the broader context of omnichain restaking. In this omnichain landscape, the AVS ecosystem is characterized by increasing diversification and competition. While challenges such as technical maturity and security risks persist, AVS promises to become a cornerstone of secure and trusted blockchain infrastructure, driving the growth of the crypto market. This paper offers a comprehensive analysis, providing readers with an in-depth understanding of the AVS ecosystem.

Chainlink is the leading decentralized Oracle platform, providing reliable external data for smart contracts. It connects on-chain and off-chain worlds through a multi-node network, widely used in DeFi and other fields. Chainlink's native token, LINK, is used for service payments and node incentives, with its market share accounting for about 50% of the Oracle industry. Beyond oracles, Chainlink offers cross-chain, proof of reserve, and other services, providing crucial support for integrating blockchain with real-world assets. As blockchain use cases expand, Chainlink continues to innovate, and is dedicated to building a global decentralized data service network.

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 explains what fully diluted market cap means in crypto and discusses fully diluted valuation calculation steps, FDV’s importance, and the risks of relying on FDV in crypto.

Celo Euro (CEUR) is a stablecoin pegged to the value of the Euro, built on the Celo blockchain. It offers quick, affordable, and mobile-first transactions, making it ideal for everyday payments.

Morpho is a decentralized lending protocol offering optimized peer-to-peer rates for lenders and borrowers. Learn how it enhances capital efficiency and security with minimal governance interference.

This article delves into the necessity of cryptocurrency insurance, analyzing the cybersecurity threats and theft risks faced by the cryptocurrency market, as well as how insurance can provide protection for investors and exchanges. It outlines the definition and coverage of cryptocurrency insurance and explains how it can help mitigate losses caused by scams, hacking, and other illicit activities. The article also lists several well-known cryptocurrency insurance providers, including Kase, CoinCover, EmBrokers, Nexus Mutual, and Athena Ins, discussing how they offer security for digital assets. It emphasizes the importance of adopting additional security measures and expresses optimism about the future development of decentralized insurance protocols.

Fiber Network is a decentralized payment network built on Nervos CKB, supporting fast, low-cost off-chain transactions for multiple currencies, with special interoperability with the Bitcoin Lightning Network. Through technologies such as payment channels and HTLC/PTLC, Fiber provides efficient cross-chain payments and asset transfers.

Homomorphic encryption is a cryptographic technique that allows specific computations to be performed directly on encrypted data without prior decryption. Only upon final decryption is the correct plaintext result revealed. This technology's uniqueness lies in its dual ability to protect data privacy and enable "active" encrypted data—allowing continued data processing under a secure umbrella. As a result, homomorphic encryption emerges as an ideal technology that seamlessly integrates privacy protection with data processing, finding widespread application across an increasing number of fields.

Aspecta is an AI-powered blockchain protocol. Its flagship product, Build Key, serves as an early, equitable link between builders and users. It aims to close the gap between traditional listings on centralized and decentralized exchanges (CEX/DEX) and meme-driven assets, offering the market a new approach to issuing high-quality assets.

As the DeFi market continues to evolve, the issue of MEV has become increasingly prominent, and Sorella Labs' innovative tools have been created to address this challenge.

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.