The scalability landscape of Bitcoin has long relied on shifting security and demand to off-chain solutions beyond Bitcoin itself. Citrea aims to revolutionize this reality by fully scaling Bitcoin through zero-knowledge proofs, ensuring on-chain verifiability and data availability within the Bitcoin network. This approach makes Citrea the first scalability solution capable of enabling more complex applications without compromising Bitcoin's security or altering its consensus rules.

Fartcoin (FARTCOIN) is a meme coin on the Solana blockchain that allows users to submit fart jokes and memes to claim tokens.

BIO Protocol is a new financial layer for decentralized science (DeSci), aiming to accelerate the flow of capital and talent into the field of on-chain science. The protocol aims to catalyze the on-chain economy of the scientific community (BioDAOs) and create a deep, liquid, and efficient market for scientific knowledge assets developed by BioDAOs.

A known-plaintext attack (KPA) occurs when a hacker uses pairs of both encrypted and unencrypted data to figure out the encryption algorithm or key. This attack takes advantage of weaknesses in encryption techniques, allowing attackers to identify patterns or relationships between the plaintext and ciphertext. If not properly safeguarded, known-plaintext attacks can undermine the security of an encryption system.

Ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin introduced innovative testing methods for decentralization and security in his blog, such as the "Walk Away Test" and the "Internal Attack Test." These methods aim to reduce reliance on centralized infrastructure and mitigate censorship risks. The "Exit Test" is a tool for assessing a project's dependence on centralization and has the potential to evolve into a risk rating standard, while the "Internal Attack Test" identifies system vulnerabilities by simulating attacks. This article will delve into these testing methods and their significance for decentralized projects, offering practical insights for blockchain developers and researchers.

This article analyzes current challenges in scientific research funding—including bureaucracy, uneven distribution of funds, and innovation bottlenecks—and explores how decentralized science (DeSci) can revolutionize research funding through blockchain technology and Web3 tools. The article highlights DeSci's core advantages: improved financial liquidity, lower funding barriers, and enhanced global scientific collaboration.

Explore ANDY70B, the first meme coin by AI Truth Terminal on Solana, now trading on Gate.io. With a $13.58M market cap and 965.38M tokens, discover its unique potential.

STAGE is an emerging SocialFi platform that aims to change the operation of the music industry by combining music competitions and social finance (SocialFi). The article delves into the background, operation mechanism, token economics, market potential, and future prospects of STAGE, providing a comprehensive analysis for readers interested in the integration of cryptocurrency, SocialFi, and the music industry.

This article explores why Solana needs to adopt Network Extensions (NE) rather than traditional Layer 2 (L2) solutions. Network Extensions provide a modular, customizable environment, avoiding fragmentation of liquidity and user base within the Solana ecosystem, while maintaining direct connection to Solana's mainnet to ensure unified liquidity and user base.

Gate Research Weekly Report: This week, BTC fluctuated between $99,000 and $92,600, repeatedly testing resistance levels in its upward movement. ETH displayed an ascending triangle convergence pattern, with significant resistance near $3,540. Gate.io's quantitative fund achieved a record-breaking annualized return in the industry. Runes' transaction share on the Bitcoin network fell to a new low. The BIO Protocol community proposed "Bridge BIO to Solana". Investors should monitor upcoming significant token unlocks for SUI, OP, and ZETA from public blockchains next week. Additionally, the EU's Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation will take effect on December 30.

Blade Games is an on-chain gaming ecosystem built on zkVM, combining artificial intelligence agents and unique token economics to provide users with the ability to create, train AI characters, and build on-chain economies.

Staking and mining are the cornerstones of the cryptocurrency ecosystem, playing a pivotal role in network security and investor engagement. By participating in staking, individuals contribute to the robustness of blockchain networks and unlock opportunities for passive income.

Ethena has dramatically increased the usage of DeFi in general by billions of dollars, akin to the impact stETH had on ETH DeFi. So, is Ethena doomed to destroy DeFi as we know it, or is it bringing DeFi into a new renaissance? Let's dive into it.

Korina Yu (KORINA) is a music artist created by artificial intelligence, creating unique and creative electronic and pop music works using the Zerebro platform

Discover COLDGUY, the festive Solana-based meme token with Christmas spirit. Learn about its features, tokenomics, and Gate.io listing.