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Gate Research Daily Report: On January 23, BTC rebounded after a sharp sell-off that previously pushed it down to around $87,000, and is now consolidating within the $89,300–$89,900 range; ETH staged a technical rebound after falling to around $2,866, but retreated after facing resistance near $3,000 and is now moving sideways between $2,930–$2,980; GT, after rebounding from lower levels, is capped by resistance near $10.10 and continues to trade in a weak consolidation pattern; XRD led small-cap tokens with a surge of +60.19%. Meanwhile, South Korean authorities reported that BTC under custody may have been stolen in a phishing attack, involving around $47 million; Citi warned that the recent surge in Ethereum on-chain activity is likely driven mainly by “address poisoning” scams; and World Liberty Financial’s partnership with Spacecoin to launch the USD1 satellite DeFi project has drawn market attention.

While crypto market prices have faced downward pressure, Bitwise Asset Management offers an outlook that contrasts with broader market sentiment. Despite a significant correction in Bitcoin and leading crypto assets during the fourth quarter of 2025, on-chain activity, stablecoin adoption, and corporate fundamentals have all shown concurrent improvement.

Since the term "Metaverse" was introduced in the 1992 novel Snow Crash, it has journeyed from science fiction imagination to periods of capital frenzy, and now into a more measured phase shaped by AI advancements. In 2026, as Meta pivots its strategy and AI agents emerge, the Metaverse is evolving beyond basic 3D social spaces into a sophisticated, self-governing digital ecosystem. This article offers an in-depth analysis of the Metaverse’s defining characteristics, leading projects, and its renewed future in the AI era.

Elsa AI is an advanced AI collaboration assistant built for blockchain users. It leverages NLP, AI agents, and on-chain script automation to simplify complex transactions and asset management. The Automata core architecture includes intent agents, chain analysis agents, data engines, and risk management modules. Elsa AI provides both an SDK and widget, making integration seamless for dApp developers. The $ELSA token powers payments, staking, governance, and incentives, ensuring smooth operation across the entire ecosystem.

The article further breaks down five transition paths from a founder's perspective: shutdown, bounty platforms, Korean-style brand blogs, multi-platform expansion, and MCN-style management. It also highlights two unresolved structural core contradictions: incentive design and token value challenges.

Gate Research Daily Report: On January 23, BTC rebounded after a sharp sell-off that previously pushed it down to around $87,000, and is now consolidating within the $89,300–$89,900 range; ETH staged a technical rebound after falling to around $2,866, but retreated after facing resistance near $3,000 and is now moving sideways between $2,930–$2,980; GT, after rebounding from lower levels, is capped by resistance near $10.10 and continues to trade in a weak consolidation pattern; XRD led small-cap tokens with a surge of +60.19%. Meanwhile, South Korean authorities reported that BTC under custody may have been stolen in a phishing attack, involving around $47 million; Citi warned that the recent surge in Ethereum on-chain activity is likely driven mainly by “address poisoning” scams; and World Liberty Financial’s partnership with Spacecoin to launch the USD1 satellite DeFi project has drawn market attention.

The article highlights AI's role as a "coprocessor" that expands decision-making and creative capacity, driving internal development to create unique competitive advantages, instead of competing in the crowded SaaS sector.

Lens Protocol has fulfilled its mission, and Mask Network is stepping up to pioneer consumer-grade decentralized social networking. Mask manages Mastodon, reaching 1.9 million monthly active users, has acquired Orb with 50,000 users, and has built a product ecosystem featuring Firefly and Web3.bio. Bonfire has invested in more than 120 projects, establishing its role as the Tencent of Web3.

The article forecasts that official backing will draw liquidity, set legal standards, and transform the brokerage landscape into crypto-native brokerages, with stablecoins serving as the global bridge for capital inflows.

The article addresses key challenges in the generative AI era—including data ownership, web crawler compensation, and vibe application synchronization—and anticipates a future where users gain control over their AI companions and develop sustained, accompanying relationships.

The article particularly emphasizes the third-party endorsement and cross-boundary outreach value of media relations. Drawing on the case of Kalshi and practical "zero-to-one" operational principles—such as founders speaking personally and building trust—it offers cryptocurrency field founders a strategic approach to effectively navigate the information overload environment. This approach combines both a theoretical framework and practical execution.

Gate DEX BountyDrop is a one-stop hub that gathers the most popular airdrop projects, offering users a fast-track entry into interactive tasks.

The Gate Stock Token Zone enables users to engage in stock price fluctuations using token-based trading. This article provides an overview of the fundamental concepts, usage guidelines, and essential precautions for Gate stock tokens, tailored for newcomers.

Gate TradFi is continuously expanding its traditional financial asset trading offerings, now supporting a wide range of CFD products such as gold. By launching frequent incentive campaigns, the platform encourages users to engage in multi-asset price trading for both TradFi and crypto markets within a single platform.

As market volatility intensifies, traders are reassessing how they allocate capital and adapt their strategies. Gate’s TradFi Contracts enable users to engage with price fluctuations in traditional financial markets—such as equities, foreign exchange, and indices—using the same crypto trading platform they know. Unified account management, clear rules, and comprehensive risk controls empower traders to expand their trading horizons and build more diversified, cross-market strategies.