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 article analyzes the current state of DeFi through data, discussing three major opportunities for potential growth and two key challenges.

Meme trading on Solana is often likened to a “PvP battlefield,” with rapid trading cycles and intense price volatility. However, in market reports, we frequently see cases where smart money addresses hold tokens for days or even weeks before realizing thousand-fold returns. So, which trading style is more “correct”? Is the secret to success “diamond hands,” high leverage, or perhaps other trading characteristics? In this article, Odaily conducts data backtesting to try to uncover the “holy grail” of meme trading.

The full impact of quantum computing on cryptocurrency is a huge concern for the industry. Once quantum computing is fully developed, it could crack the cryptography behind digital currencies in minutes. If you own crypto, continue reading to learn about the threat of cryptocurrency vs. quantum computing, the future of cryptocurrency and quantum computing, and what you can do to protect yourself.

This article explores the principles and implementation of parallel blockchain technology, analyzing its application in enhancing blockchain scalability and performance. It compares traditional blockchain with parallelized blockchain to reveal how parallel processing effectively addresses network congestion and transaction latency issues. Additionally, the article discusses the potential of parallelization in various decentralized applications, emphasizing its importance in the future blockchain ecosystem, providing blockchain developers and researchers with in-depth insights.

Off The Grid’s is a breakout blockchain game built in the Avalanche ecosystem. Off The Grid’s game’s core gameplay involves players fighting one another in addition to collecting in-game items in the form of NFTs. The game became the most popular free-to-download game in the Epic Games store just three days after its early access release.

The three-layer framework of chain abstraction emphasizes a central concept: creating a highly interconnected, interoperable blockchain ecosystem by eliminating direct interaction between users, developers, and infrastructure providers with different blockchains. Chain abstraction is more than a technical innovation; it represents an important step toward the maturity of the blockchain ecosystem, helping it evolve from a collection of isolated, multi-chain islands to a more collaborative and connected network.

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.

Beyond examining GameFi genres like RPGs and Action and the increased magnitude of GameFi financially and socially, this report also explores comparative metrics across the top games and chains.

Everclear introduces the concept of 'clearing' from traditional finance to Web3. Their research shows that 80% of daily cross-chain transaction volume can be netted without moving assets. This demonstrates clearing's potential in Web3.

Gate Research's latest weekly roundup of hot projects highlights Solana's outstanding performance in the public blockchain ecosystem. PAXOS and Robinhood have launched the Global Dollar Network, injecting new momentum into the stablecoin ecosystem. Concurrently, SushiSwap's Vesting Launch token issuance platform has maintained the popularity of the Meme sector, providing a fairer participation environment for users. The rising difficulty in Bitcoin mining, coupled with Avalon Labs' steadily increasing Total Value Locked (TVL), has propelled the growth of both the BTC and BTCFi ecosystems. These advancements and competitive dynamics underscore the vast potential of blockchain technology in areas like Meme, stablecoins, and public blockchains, offering users more innovative applications and a fairer participation environment.

This round of Gitcoin Grants, GG22, primarily focuses on OSS initiatives and 7 community-led rounds. Compared to the previous round, GG21 (detailed in "Selected Projects Worth Donating in Gitcoin Grant 21"), this round leans more towards projects focused on cryptographic infrastructure, dApps, and developer tools. Additionally, Gitcoin Grant 22 has integrated the Quick Bridge feature, allowing users to perform cross-chain bridging and swaps on the platform. Moreover, with the US presidential election approaching, cryptocurrency advocacy organizations are also worth paying attention to. The donation deadline for all selected projects is 11:59 PM on November 7th, Beijing Time. Below are detailed introductions to recommended donation projects. Click on the corresponding link to go directly to the project donation page.

This article explores Ethena’s business model, how USDe generates returns, and compares the strengths and weaknesses of Ethena and Tether. We’ll also look at where the stablecoin market may be headed and how Ethena, Tether, and others might compete in the future.

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.