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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.

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.

Compressed NFTs (cNFTs) are a new type of NFT designed to reduce storage and transaction costs on the Solana blockchain. They use state compression and Merkle trees to efficiently store data, lowering minting costs by over 1000x compared to traditional NFTs. cNFTs are ideal for large-scale applications, such as gaming or digital collectibles, and can store metadata offchain while tracking ownership onchain.

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.

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.

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.

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.

This article analyzes 10 common mistakes made by investors in the bull market, such as overconfidence, blindly following the trend and ignoring risk management, and proposes corresponding countermeasures.

Fartcoin (FARTCOIN) is a representative meme coin within the Solana ecosystem based on an AI-driven narrative. Its core concept originated from an experiment aimed at exploring the "boundaries between AI Agents and humor." More than just a digital asset with social attributes, the project deeply couples absurd humor culture with on-chain financial logic by integrating autonomous AI interaction models.

GameBuild is a blockchain-based platform empowering developers to create, monetize, and manage immersive gaming experiences with decentralized tools.

Gate Research Daily Report: BTC attempted to break through the 99,000 resistance level, but failed to effectively establish a foothold, falling back to $95,860. Ethereum staking volume exceeded 54 million ETH, with restaking accounting for nearly 10%. GT reached a maximum price of $17.69, setting a new all-time high. The monthly trading volume of the Uniswap protocol on the Base chain reached $15.65 billion, setting a new all-time high. US-listed company KULR launched a Bitcoin reserve, purchasing approximately 217 Bitcoins. The market value of the MIRA token soared to $80 million, becoming a new paradigm for rare disease fundraising. The decentralized AI infrastructure project ChainOpera completed a $17 million seed round of financing, led by Finality Capital Partners.

This article dives into APRO, an Oracle solution in the Bitcoin ecosystem. It explores how the solution delivers reliable off-chain data to the Bitcoin network and its key role in DeFi applications.

This report summarizes blockchain industry trends from December 23 to December 27. Wormhole announced the upcoming launch of its DAO, driving governance and staking rewards. The dYdX community approved a $4 million DEP funding plan to strengthen the decentralized derivatives ecosystem. Gate Group acquired Japan's Coin Master to expand localized services. BIO Protocol proposed “bridge $BIO to Solana“ to enhance liquidity and ecosystem impact. KULR introduced a Bitcoin treasury and purchased approximately 217 bitcoins, reflecting the growing adoption of Bitcoin among enterprises. These developments highlight the convergence of cross-chain ecosystems and traditional enterprises in the crypto space.

This week's featured projects include Krain, EXIUM, Gasp, MindDAO, and TaoCat. Krain focuses on the AI agent ecosystem, allowing users to earn airdrop points by completing tasks. EXIUM promotes the integration of AI and blockchain, using social tasks to attract developer participation. Gasp is dedicated to building a cross-chain asset network, offering users an early experience through interactive tasks. MindDAO specializes in mental health data, rewarding early contributors with task-based points. Network3 has already launched its airdrop campaign, requiring wallet binding before the TGE. These projects offer users diverse early opportunities and are worth paying attention to.

In this article, we’ll explore the best DeFi wallets available today, highlight their key features like multi-chain support and DApp integration, and help you find the perfect fit for your needs.