Blockchain

This article provides a comprehensive analysis of key on-chain indicators typically seen at the onset of a bull run, such as stablecoin supply, exchange reserves, MVRV, SOPR, profit supply percentage, and long-term holder activity. Drawing on the latest public data from 2026 and benchmarking it against the 2017 and 2020 market cycles, it offers a practical weekly tracking framework along with methodologies for identifying critical risk inflection points.

The TON blockchain has recently completed a significant technical upgrade, greatly enhancing network performance. Telegram founder Pavel Durov stated that the update has boosted the blockchain’s speed by about 10x, with a marked improvement in block generation efficiency. Following the upgrade, transaction confirmation times have been reduced to sub-second levels, delivering a more immediate experience for payments and Mini App use across the Telegram ecosystem.

This article systematically assesses whether AI + Crypto projects genuinely generate irreplaceable on-chain demand, analyzing factors such as PMF definition, demand rigidity, the advantages of on-chain settlement, data and incentive closed loops, retention, and unit economics. It also offers a practical research and filter checklist to assist investors and content creators in identifying high-quality opportunities.

XRP has recently experienced ETF / ETP inflows, yet its price has not shown a corresponding breakout. This article examines the real reasons behind the “inflows without price increase” by exploring five core variables: capital structure, regulatory outlook, on-chain applications, marketplace microstructure, and the macro environment. It also provides a three-scenario price framework and key indicators to watch for XRP in 2026.

Blockchain risk management firm Chaos Labs has announced it will end its three-year role as a core contributor to the Aave ecosystem. The team cited fundamental disagreements over risk management philosophy and protocol development direction, along with ongoing operational pressures and sustained losses, as reasons for its decision to log out. This development has reignited debate in the marketplace about the relationship between DeFi protocol governance and business models.

As quantum computing technology continues to attract growing attention, the Bitcoin community has long debated how to safeguard the blockchain from potential quantum attacks in the future. Olaoluwa Osuntokun, Chief Technology Officer at Lightning Labs, recently introduced a new technical prototype designed to address a critical concern: if Bitcoin were to initiate a “quantum emergency defense mechanism,” many users could lose access to their assets. This prototype leverages an innovative mathematical verification method, enabling users to prove wallet ownership and recover their funds under exceptional circumstances.

The U.S.-Iran ceasefire collapsed 48 hours after it was established, leading to renewed tightening in the Strait of Hormuz. If a $1 fee per barrel of crude oil were charged and settled in Bitcoin, the estimated daily volume could reach roughly 250 to 280 BTC. This article provides updated calculations and breaks down the event's credibility, on-chain implementability, regulatory responses, and the actual short- and medium-term effects on BTC pricing.

Venus Protocol is a decentralized finance protocol built on the BNB Chain. By integrating crypto asset lending with stablecoin issuance, it brings deposits, collateralized borrowing, and liquidity creation into a single on-chain system, shifting capital management from fragmented operations to a unified framework.

Venus is a DeFi lending protocol powered by smart contracts. By combining vTokens, overcollateralization, and a dynamic interest rate model, it creates a closed-loop system for on-chain capital flow. This article explains its lending process, interest model, and risk management mechanisms.

Core Pool and Isolated Pool form a dual-layer liquidity structure within the Venus lending system. By separating mainstream assets from higher-risk assets into different pools, the design achieves both concentrated liquidity and effective risk isolation.

VAI is a decentralized stablecoin launched by Venus Protocol. It maintains a 1:1 peg to the US dollar through overcollateralization and on-chain adjustment mechanisms, allowing a stable unit of value to be created and circulated entirely on-chain without relying on centralized reserves.

The risk control system in Venus Protocol is an on-chain protective framework built around loan-to-value ratios (LTV), liquidation mechanisms, and a risk fund. Its core objective is to maintain the solvency of borrowing positions and safeguard the overall liquidity pool in a highly volatile crypto environment.

Keeta Network (KTA) is a blockchain infrastructure protocol designed to support on-chain data processing and network collaboration. Its operation relies on the coordinated design of node networks, transaction processing mechanisms, and token-based incentives. By optimizing transaction execution and resource allocation, Keeta aims to improve the efficiency and scalability of blockchain systems.

This article provides a comprehensive explanation of quantum computing, its potential impact on Bitcoin, and the quantum-resistant solutions being developed by the Bitcoin community. Drawing on the latest research and industry developments as of April 2026, it aims to help readers differentiate between short-term noise and long-term risks.

The rise of Hyperliquid, the launch of the TradFi section on Gate, and the parallel expansion of CEX and on-chain perpetuals are driving Perp DEX from crypto derivatives toward multi-asset trading. This article explores how, in 2026, on-chain perpetuals will define new boundaries among users, liquidity, and TradFi assets.