IoTeX is at the forefront of IoT and blockchain technology. The IoTeX platform combines hardware with connectivity and a highly scalable technology architecture that allows trusted devices to connect with trusted data to enable a wide range of real-world applications and use cases.

As we enter 2024, blockchain technology and market prospects stand at the threshold of a new cycle, where innovation and challenges intertwine. This year marks the innovation of Rollup technology and ZK-EVM.

Omni Network is an interoperability layer and L1 network on Ethereum, designed to connect various Roll-ups such as Optimism, Arbitrum, zkSync, and Starkware. It employs foundational technology innovations like re-staking via Eigenlayer, the Cosmos SDK, and the Tendermint consensus mechanism to offer a secure, modular, and high-performance Web3 infrastructure. Omni Network supports cross-Rollup interactions, aggregates liquidity, and simplifies user processes. It also introduces a dual-staking model, offers sub-second verification, and integrates with multiple Rollup architectures and applications. Omni Network has completed two rounds of funding, backed by prominent investors such as Pantera Capital, and has conducted a token sale on Binance's launchpool.

Bitcoin Puppets is a collection of 10,001 unique PFP (profile picture) NFTs, hand-drawn and created in MS Paint by a 12-year-old child. The collection has rapidly gained popularity in the Web3 community, with the floor price once reaching 0.408 BTC. The story behind the project and the community building are key to its success, including interaction with the Discord community and a commitment to original art. The design of Bitcoin Puppets includes many elements contributed by the community, such as specific features and logos. Despite divided public opinion on its artistic style, its price and community enthusiasm continue to rise. The Puppet Master (project founder) avoids traditional project operations, emphasizing community-driven and expectation-free organic growth. Bitcoin Puppets has also spawned a range of memes, merchandise, and events, including the $PUPS token and related NFT airdrops.

The article explores the market performance of the SAGA token after its launch and analyzes its innovations. SAGA is a Layer 1 protocol that supports developers in creating dedicated chains (Chainlets) to achieve modular infrastructure. SAGA adopts a unique "musical chairs pricing" mechanism to provide low-cost block space. The article also discusses the new trend of modularization and GameFi integration in the crypto market, mentioning projects like GALA, RON, and Arbitrum, which drive the development of the GameFi industry by offering high-performance blockchains and rich gaming ecosystems. In particular, the article mentions DAW (Decentralized Autonomous Worlds) as an emerging game genre that allows players to freely create and expand experiences in the gaming world.

The article provides an in-depth exploration of the development history of Bitcoin technology, especially its challenges in handling large-scale applications and transaction scale. The article analyzes the limitations of Bitcoin's original technology, such as the UTXO model, non-Turing complete scripting language, and the history and reasons of Bitcoin forks. Subsequently, the article introduced in detail several key technologies in the development of Bitcoin, including OP_RETURN, Segregated Witness (Segwit), Taproot technology, as well as Schnorr signatures, MAST and Taproot Scripts. The article also discusses new Bitcoin-based protocols such as Ordinals, Inscriptions, and BRC-20, and how they promote the development of the Bitcoin ecosystem. Finally, the article looks forward to the potential applications of new technologies and their possible impact on future development.

Superfluid is a multi-chain streaming payment protocol. It lowers the risk and cost of asset transfers by offering instant distribution at a fixed ratio and permitting payments to be streamed per second.

Petals is a Web3 short video and social platform. It aims to create a TikTok-like platform on the blockchain network that benefits content consumers and creators, service providers, and advertisers.

The explosion of DRC-20 tokens has driven Dogecoin's daily trading volume to an all-time high, even once surpassing both Bitcoin and Litecoin. Presently, the Dogecoin ecosystem's infrastructure has also improved, providing a smoother user experience than the Bitcoin ecosystem.

The article provides an in-depth exploration of the MyShell badge point system, an integral component of the economic framework tested during the MyShell Alpha phase. MyShell is an AI agent and app creation platform that transforms AI agents and apps into investable assets via a badge system. This system enables users to consume "electricity" (a form of paid credits) by interacting with Agents/Apps, with the cost varying depending on the model used. Creators gain Shell points by launching their Agents/Apps, which can be used to buy pass cards or invest in other Agents/Apps. The piece further examines how MyShell's economic model incentivizes ecosystem stakeholders, including investors and creators, promoting long-term investments and enhancing product capabilities through strategic initiatives.

This article provides a detailed overview of the Ethena protocol season 2 event, which rewards its governance token ENA by accumulating points (Sats). It introduces three different strategies to participate in Ethena's airdrop mining, including the low-risk strategy of holding and staking USDe, the medium-risk strategy of purchasing USDe YT (yield tokens) on Pendle, and the high-risk strategy of combining ENA and USDe YT. The article also provides calculation examples of potential returns on investment (ROI) and annual percentage yields (APY) based on different strategies and discusses the risks and rewards of these strategies.

UXLINK aims to mine the value of social data, release the liquidity of social data, and explore the specific application of social data in financial scenarios. In the Web3 world, socializing has also been viewed as a key entry point for mass adoption. UXLINK is based on the acquaintance social track. Through low threshold, Link-to-Earn and group tools, it has gained more than 7 million users and has become a Web3 social gateway in the eyes of many.

The latest innovation in the blockchain technology field, the ERC314 protocol, has sparked discussions once again following ERC404. Its notable feature lies in supporting direct transfers like native tokens, without relying on DEX or SWAP, while allowing customization of token attributes and enhancing security.

API keys are unique alphanumeric codes issued by service providers to developers, allowing them access to API interfaces. These keys serve as virtual keys to access various functionalities and data within applications or services. API keys are crucial for modern software development as they control access to APIs, ensuring that only authorized entities can interact with the underlying services.

During this speculative period, the Web3 world also underwent quiet changes. Web3 projects take pride in seems to be undergoing a shift from Tokenomics to Pointomics.