Blockchain

Blockchain is the underlying technology for almost all cryptocurrencies. It is a distributed ledger jointly maintained by decentralized nodes around the world. Blockchain is hailed as "the trust machine", enabling trustless peer-to-peer payments. Blockchain will become the infrastructure for the next generation of the Internet - Web 3.

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Ethena is driving the value flywheel
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Ethena is driving the value flywheel

The article offers a thorough analysis of how the fee switch transforms value accrual by channeling protocol revenue directly to token holders. It also illustrates the mechanism’s potential influence across different market environments by presenting calculations for multiple scenarios.
9/29/2025, 11:16:32 AM
The truth about Caiku Company: innovative breakthrough or capital trap?
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The truth about Caiku Company: innovative breakthrough or capital trap?

The article examines how DATCO compares to traditional perpetual capital vehicles like REITs and MLPs, while also evaluating its distinct risks and opportunities.
9/29/2025, 11:09:54 AM
YC x Coinbase RFS: Build Onchain
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YC x Coinbase RFS: Build Onchain

The article provides an in-depth exploration of the development trends in the crypto industry, particularly how stablecoins and tokenized assets are permeating everyday life, and offers a detailed discussion of several investment areas they are interested in.
9/29/2025, 10:52:00 AM
Ethereum is still workshopping its elevator pitch
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Ethereum is still workshopping its elevator pitch

The article not only reveals the challenges faced by the Ethereum community in terms of communication and outreach but also proposes potential solutions to help readers better understand how to find clarity in a chaotic market.
9/29/2025, 10:49:27 AM
The Current State and Future Outlook of Ethereum Layer2: A Sober Reflection Behind the Prosperity
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The Current State and Future Outlook of Ethereum Layer2: A Sober Reflection Behind the Prosperity

An in-depth analysis of the present and future of Ethereum Layer2: from the rise of leading projects like Arbitrum and Optimism to the many overlooked chains among 150+ L2s. Explore scaling demands, ecosystem divergence, and regulatory challenges, while examining how innovations like EIP-4844 and shared sequencers are set to shape the future of Layer2.
9/29/2025, 10:22:16 AM
South Korea’s Largest Exchange Upbit to Be Acquired by Naver — Is the Crypto Market Entering the “Chaebol Era”?
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South Korea’s Largest Exchange Upbit to Be Acquired by Naver — Is the Crypto Market Entering the “Chaebol Era”?

Reports indicate that South Korean tech giant Naver is set to acquire Dunamu, the parent company of Upbit, via a share swap. This share swap will make Dunamu a subsidiary of Naver. Upon completion, Naver would gain control of South Korea’s largest crypto exchange. This will enable Naver to build an integrated digital finance ecosystem, encompassing payments and trading.
9/25/2025, 9:37:57 AM
Boom, Bust, and Exit: The Disillusionment of Traditional VCs in Web3
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Boom, Bust, and Exit: The Disillusionment of Traditional VCs in Web3

This article examines the past several years of traditional venture capital firms—such as Sequoia and IDG—entering the Web3 sector with enthusiasm, making fervent bets, and then pulling back. It analyzes how capital allocation has transitioned from the “crypto frenzy” toward areas like AI, stablecoins, and Real World Assets (RWA), and explores both the present challenges and emerging opportunities facing the primary market.
9/25/2025, 9:35:20 AM
FIGURE: Using blockchain to tap into the $12 trillion market
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FIGURE: Using blockchain to tap into the $12 trillion market

The article offers an in-depth examination of Figure's team background, technology architecture, market positioning, and the challenges and opportunities confronting the company.
9/25/2025, 9:27:10 AM
Pyth Announces Pyth Pro: Reinventing the Market Data Supply Chain
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Pyth Announces Pyth Pro: Reinventing the Market Data Supply Chain

The article details Pyth Pro’s core capabilities and benefits. It also examines how the platform delivers a transparent, comprehensive, and cost-effective market data solution to institutions.
9/25/2025, 9:15:47 AM
Perp DEX Upstarts | Waiting for the Next "Aster" Moment
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Perp DEX Upstarts | Waiting for the Next "Aster" Moment

The article examines the key success drivers behind leading platforms like Hyperliquid, Aster, and Avantis, while also offering an in-depth overview of other promising Perp DEX platforms such as Lighter, edgeX, and Paradex.
9/24/2025, 9:24:03 AM
Streaming Enters the Speculation Era
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Streaming Enters the Speculation Era

The article not only traces the development of similar platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, and Roblox—revealing their transformation from being questioned to becoming global cultural infrastructure and sources of wealth—but also provides a detailed analysis of Pump.fun’s potential and innovations in the live-streaming space.
9/24/2025, 9:12:00 AM
STBL: Yield-Splitting Stablecoin Architecture - What You Need to Know
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STBL: Yield-Splitting Stablecoin Architecture - What You Need to Know

This article breaks down the design of the STBL project: through a mechanism that separates stablecoin functions from yield-bearing NFT rights (YLD), users can both hold stablecoins for payments, lending, and other uses, and obtain returns from real-world assets (such as government bonds or private credit) via NFTs. In this way, the project offers a new type of solution that is more transparent and provides more predictable yields compared to traditional stablecoins.
9/22/2025, 8:38:22 AM
The Golden Era Driven by Computing Power: What Truly Constitutes the Moat for Crypto Mining Companies?
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The Golden Era Driven by Computing Power: What Truly Constitutes the Moat for Crypto Mining Companies?

As the crypto mining sector faces a convergence of regulatory, energy, and market challenges, this article explores how mining companies can build robust internal defenses. By refining financial and accounting practices, bolstering compliance, and enhancing transparency, these firms strengthen their long-term competitiveness within both capital markets and evolving regulatory frameworks.
9/22/2025, 8:12:12 AM
Why Billionaires Are Piling Into Prediction Markets
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Why Billionaires Are Piling Into Prediction Markets

The article provides a detailed overview of Kalshi’s development history, technical advantages, and business model, as well as its close ties with the Trump camp. It also analyzes the market potential and competitive landscape of prediction markets, including the dynamics of other competitors such as Polymarket and Interactive Brokers.
9/22/2025, 7:56:11 AM
Gate Research: August Crypto Market Review
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Gate Research: August Crypto Market Review

In August, the crypto market showed strong performance, driven by continued ETF inflows and rising on-chain activity. ETH emerged as the best-performing major token of the month, with a gain of over 18%. In contrast, Bitcoin followed a “rise-then-fall” pattern—briefly surpassing $124,500 mid-month before retreating due to growing macroeconomic uncertainty. Among public blockchains, Solana led with over 29 billion monthly transactions, while Ethereum recorded 51.77 million on-chain transactions, marking a new four-year high for the second consecutive month.
9/22/2025, 6:54:05 AM
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