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Gate Research Weekly Review & Outlook: Over the past week, BTC retreated after a brief uptick, falling nearly 3%, while its market dominance reached a new cycle high of 55.95%. ETH mirrored BTC's weakness, dropping over 3.9%. Bitcoin ETFs saw net inflows exceeding $28 million this week, while Ethereum ETFs continued to experience net outflows. Despite Nvidia's earnings beating expectations, its stock plummeted in after-hours trading, triggering a pullback in AI-related tokens. Sony's new Layer 2 solution, Soneium Minato, launched with impressive momentum, seeing 1,000 ETH staked within its first minute. Notably, significant amounts of OP and SUI tokens are set to be unlocked soon. Meanwhile, the viral success of the game "Black Myth: Wukong" has sparked speculation in related meme tokens.

Gate Research Daily Report: On August 28, over the past 24 hours, Bitcoin's price dropped by 5.85%, accompanied by a surge in trading volume. The U.S. Bitcoin and Ethereum spot ETFs saw net outflows of $127 million and $34.5 million, respectively, reflecting a pessimistic market sentiment. Altcoins broadly declined, particularly in the BTC Ordinals and modular blockchain sectors. The TON network experienced an outage due to excessive DOGS token trading, prompting several exchanges to suspend related services. MakerDAO rebranded to Sky and introduced the USDS stablecoin along with the SKY governance token. Additionally, seven projects raised a total of $52.57 million, focusing on DeFi, AI, and zero-knowledge proof technologies.

Gate Research Daily Report: On August 27, both Bitcoin and Ethereum saw declines as market sentiment turned cautious. U.S. Bitcoin spot ETFs recorded a net outflow of $21.85 million, while Ethereum spot ETFs saw a net outflow of $13.52 million. The rise in stablecoin supply suggests positive market signals, potentially indicating an upcoming rally. Bitcoin’s hash rate is nearing an all-time high, with mining difficulty expected to set a new record. In the past 24 hours, five projects announced funding rounds, raising a total of $12.6 million. Orderly Network has launched its airdrop and staking programs, while Nubit has begun the third phase of its testnet tasks.

Gate Research Daily Report (August 26): BTC and ETH prices fluctuated within a narrow range, with $65,000 acting as a short-term resistance level. Floor prices for NFT collections like BAYC and Pudgy Penguins saw significant recoveries. Mt. Gox wallet Bitcoin holdings have decreased by approximately 68.3%. TON tokens plummeted following the arrest of their founder, with related ecosystem tokens also declining. Projects like Orderly Network and Corn are set to launch airdrops in the near future.

Gate Research Daily Report: On August 23, BTC and ETH rebounded on the daily charts but remained constrained by weekly resistance. Bitcoin ETFs saw a net inflow of $64.91 million, while Ethereum ETFs had a net outflow of $874,600. The market sentiment index was at 39, reflecting ongoing fear. The impact of Mt. Gox's large-scale repayments on the market is gradually weakening. Among trending tokens, KONET surged by 149.2%, ALPACA by 97.92%, and CREAM by 58.74%, likely due to protocol upgrades and changing market conditions.

Gate Research Weekly Market Review and Outlook: Bitcoin continues to fluctuate this week, with short-term investor sentiment leaning towards pessimism. A significant downward revision of US non-farm payroll data, indicating a weak job market, has catalyzed expectations for interest rate cuts. Bitcoin ETFs see continuous net inflows, driven by strong institutional buying interest and increased off-exchange capital inflows, leading to higher USDT issuance. Sun Pump rapidly expands its market share, energizing the TRON ecosystem. The imminent launch of Fractal Bitcoin's mainnet has made the Bitcoin ecosystem narrative a market hotspot. This week's market funding primarily focused on infrastructure, artificial intelligence, and privacy security sectors.

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.