Gate Research Daily Report (November 19): After multiple rounds of Bitcoin price surges, the cryptocurrency market is experiencing sectoral rotations, with Ethereum and certain altcoins seeing compensatory growth. Over the past 24 hours, ETH rose by 4.26%, while BTC saw a more modest increase of 0.67%. Key segments such as DeSci, Sports, and Metaverse recorded impressive gains of 58.12%, 14.38%, and 13.94%, respectively. In an intriguing development, Vitalik Buterin visited a Thai zoo, sparking interest in the meme coin sector, with Ethereum-based MOO DENG leading the rally. BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) options are slated to officially launch on Tuesday, November 19. Additionally, Bitcoin mining firm Marathon Digital Holdings announced plans to issue $700 million in convertible notes, with part of the proceeds earmarked for purchasing Bitcoin.

TAC, the full name is TON Application Composer, which in popular translation means the weaver of TON applications; its core goal is to become a bridge between EVM applications and the TON ecosystem. Through TAC, developers can deploy their EVM applications onto the TON network at almost zero cost, while users can interact with these applications directly using their familiar TON wallet.

The conditions for the second phase of Aptos airdrop have basically matured. An airdrop may occur in the near future, but the specific time and rules still require further observation. This article will analyze the possibility, timing and participation strategies of the second phase of Aptos airdrop from multiple dimensions.

The goal of BTCFi is to create a decentralized financial market for Bitcoin within this trillion-dollar market. BTC holders will directly use Bitcoin-related staking, lending, market-making, and other financial derivatives to generate passive income. This is to introduce DeFi into the native Bitcoin ecosystem and unlock more financial value.

Wealth creation, narratives, and capital preferences have completely overshadowed “value coins,” making MEME the dominant theme of this cycle. This inevitably raises doubts among those holding “value coins” while still building on the frontlines—has value investing truly been defeated by pure emotional FOMO? This article directly exposes the questionable tactics of project teams and institutions, tearing away the veil of “value coins” and concluding that projects capable of consistently earning community recognition and user trust are the ones that hold true value.

The Bitcoin laser eyes trend involves enthusiasts adding glowing laser eyes to their profile pictures as a symbol of their bullish belief that Bitcoin will reach $100,000. This article discusses the connections between seven "laser-eyed" politicians and cryptocurrency.

To break free from the "channel" dilemma, telecom operators must shift from paid access to free access in order to cover all network consumers, enhance their network effects, and directly provide high-value services to users instead of charging limited fixed "channel" fees. We have noticed that in this transformation, Roam has rapidly emerged as an industry challenger by leveraging its innovative free usage model, combining Web3 technology with telecom services.

This article analyzes Ethereum's adoption of a modular strategy and its impact. In the short term, this decision has led to ETH's price underperformance, mainly due to reduced fees and decreased token burning. However, the long-term benefits include maintaining Ethereum's high market share and creating significant value for its ecosystem. The article draws a parallel between Ethereum's approach and AWS, highlighting the different value assessment methods for decentralized protocols versus traditional companies. While the modular strategy may temporarily affect ETH prices, it offers Ethereum the flexibility needed for technological innovation and long-term competitiveness. Ultimately, this approach could be crucial for Ethereum to maintain its lead in the rapidly evolving blockchain space.

The development history of DAOs has spanned over a decade, and following the explosive growth period of DAOs in 2021, they have gradually become a familiar organizational and administrative model in human society. Subsequently, various large-scale DAOs have conducted experiments and expansions in governance, leading to diverse governance research. This article compiles reference parameters that can serve as governance indicators for data analysis in various governance contexts. Each parameter is typically used to quantify a specific indicator, but the importance of each indicator varies depending on the type of DAO.

The article delves into various projects in the decentralized physical infrastructure network (DePIN) sector, including DAWN, Gradient Network, Rivalz Network, Nodepay, and Nexus Network. It analyzes these projects' technical background, funding status, market potential, and how users can participate through downloading browser extensions or engaging in early mining and airdrops.

This article provides an in-depth analysis of Sui and Aptos, two high-performance public chain ecosystems based on the Move language, and conducts a comprehensive comparison from multiple dimensions such as market performance, ecological development, capital flow, user activity, and token economics. In the article Discuss the performance of Sui and Aptos in terms of TVL, net capital inflow, transaction activity and user structure, and analyze their development strategies and potential growth drivers.

Heurist is a decentralized AI cloud computing protocol offering premium infrastructure for future crypto users and AI developers. Through its DePIN protocol architecture, GPU owners can provide computing resources permissionlessly. Heurist boasts several advantages: enhanced system security via decentralization, cost reduction through idle resource utilization, and improved efficiency with dynamic resource allocation. The platform's key applications include AI NFT creation, AI dialogue, and search capabilities. By developing highly customized Web3 AI models, Heurist propels the growth of blockchain-based AI Agents. With plans to issue tokens in Q4 2024 and roll out various features throughout 2025, Heurist aims to become a crucial link between AI technology and the future.

This article delves into how artificial intelligence (AI) and blockchain technology merge to drive the development of the next generation of the internet, known as the "Agentic Web." It not only reviews the evolution of the internet but also discusses in detail the concept, components, and architecture of agents, as well as how they are changing the way humans interact with machines and digital sy、stems.

World ID is a digital identity infrastructure developed by Tools for Humanity. It is designed to verify users as humans while safeguarding their privacy. Leveraging zero-knowledge proofs and iris recognition technology, World ID enables identity verification without disclosing personal information. This article explores its adoption across more than 160 countries worldwide and analyzes its potential and impact in areas such as social networking services, subscription platforms, concert ticketing, e-commerce, and crime prevention.

Based on the experiences of Web2 and Web3 startups, the author has written this guide to provide non-developers with a clear entry path into the blockchain world, covering everything from the basics of Bitcoin and Ethereum to the applications of major dApps and L2 solutions.