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EigenLayer Slashing Is Going Live—How Should AVSs, Operators, and Restakers Prepare?
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EigenLayer Slashing Is Going Live—How Should AVSs, Operators, and Restakers Prepare?

This article provides an in-depth analysis of EigenLayer’s slashing mechanism, including unique stake allocation, Operator Sets, and programmable slashing rules, and explores their specific impacts on AVSs, Operators, and restakers.
4/23/2025, 1:18:29 AM
A Localized Hype or Signs of Full Recovery? On-chain Analysis of Solana MEME Whales and Market Divergence
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A Localized Hype or Signs of Full Recovery? On-chain Analysis of Solana MEME Whales and Market Divergence

This article analyzes on-chain data to track MEME whale movements, uncovering whether the price surges of tokens like Fartcoin and RFC reflect signs of a synthetic bull market. From whale entry timing and cost basis to token price actions, we dive deep into the truth behind this MEME rally on Solana—exploring whether it's a signal of broader market recovery or just a localized frenzy.
4/23/2025, 1:11:48 AM
Gate Research: Base's Daily Token Issuance Surpasses Solana, Bitcoin Market Share Hits Four-Year High
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Gate Research: Base's Daily Token Issuance Surpasses Solana, Bitcoin Market Share Hits Four-Year High

Gate Research Daily Report: On April 22, Bitcoin rose 0.9% to $88,056, with a market dominance of 63.6%, reaching a four-year high. Ethereum fell 3.8% to $1,575. Market risk-aversion sentiment intensified, with gold breaking through $3,480. The Bank of Korea is advancing stablecoin regulatory legislation, Circle has launched a global payment network, and Base chain's daily token creation volume has surpassed Solana for the first time. Pump.fun's graduation rate has rebounded.
4/22/2025, 12:15:39 PM
Networks in Crypto VC
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Networks in Crypto VC

As a founder, knowing which VCs frequently co-invest can save you time and sharpen your fundraising strategy. Every transaction is a fingerprint. We could unravel the stories they say once we visualised them on a graph.
4/22/2025, 7:12:28 AM
Unichain TVL Surge: A Carefully Orchestrated Liquidity Event or the Start of a New DeFi Era?
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Unichain TVL Surge: A Carefully Orchestrated Liquidity Event or the Start of a New DeFi Era?

Is the rapid increase in Unichain's TVL to $267 million a result of effective incentive strategies or a successful trial of Uniswap's "chain strategy"? This article provides an in-depth analysis of the underlying dynamics.
4/22/2025, 7:01:26 AM
AC Unveiled: DeFi Stagnation, Ethereum at a Crossroads, and the Art of Building in Crypto
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AC Unveiled: DeFi Stagnation, Ethereum at a Crossroads, and the Art of Building in Crypto

YFI founder Andre Cronje (AC) candidly addresses issues like SEC regulation, DeFi stagnation, and Ethereum’s directional uncertainty, sharing his authentic reflections on building, innovating, and idealism in the crypto space.
4/22/2025, 6:52:58 AM
U.S. Crypto Companies Enter a Frenzied Era: Wave of M&A, IPOs, and Tokenization
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U.S. Crypto Companies Enter a Frenzied Era: Wave of M&A, IPOs, and Tokenization

Regulatory easing is driving a wave of IPOs and mergers among U.S. crypto companies, accelerating the trends of platformization and tokenization. Coinbase, Kraken, Ripple, and others are deeply expanding into institutional financial services.
4/22/2025, 6:45:30 AM
ZK Collapsed: How Are the Four Kings of Layer 2 Holding Up Now?
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ZK Collapsed: How Are the Four Kings of Layer 2 Holding Up Now?

The price of the ZKsync token, ZK, plummeted due to a security incident. Attackers used an airdrop distribution contract's admin account to mint a large number of unclaimed airdrop tokens and sell them on-chain. This incident not only exposed vulnerabilities in ZKsync’s contract management but also sparked widespread discussion about the security and reliability of Layer 2 technologies.
4/22/2025, 6:38:43 AM
Raydium Has Launched Its Own Launchpad — Can It Beat Pump.fun?
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Raydium Has Launched Its Own Launchpad — Can It Beat Pump.fun?

Players following Solana Meme coins may have already sensed the tension of this war: previously, Pump.fun launched its own DEX, PumpSwap, aiming to completely push Raydium out of the lucrative on-chain Meme trading market. Now, Raydium’s new product is clearly targeting Pump.fun in return.
4/22/2025, 6:29:46 AM
SOL/ETH Hits New High, Igniting Meme Coin Frenzy: Can $Defiant and $DARK Sustain the Bull Market?
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SOL/ETH Hits New High, Igniting Meme Coin Frenzy: Can $Defiant and $DARK Sustain the Bull Market?

The Solana ecosystem has recently experienced a resurgence due to a meme coin frenzy, with tokens like $RFC, $Defiant, $DARK, and $MTN taking center stage. $RFC soared with Elon Musk's backing but faced allegations of capital manipulation; $Defiant gained rapid popularity through community engagement but lacked substantial support; $DARK focuses on AI gaming and cross-chain technology, yet remains unproven; $MTN explores Futarchy governance models. While the hype has reignited market enthusiasm, meme coins carry significant risks, and investors should proceed with caution.​
4/22/2025, 6:15:07 AM
From "Evangelist" to "Extractor": The Art of Pump-and-Dump by Galaxy
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From "Evangelist" to "Extractor": The Art of Pump-and-Dump by Galaxy

How did Galaxy CEO Mike Novogratz, known as a "faith evangelist," manage to precisely cash out over $100 million from the LUNA project? This in-depth analysis reveals Galaxy's full exit path and the judicial constraints of the Martin Act — serving as a real warning tale from the world of Web3 investments.
4/22/2025, 6:03:19 AM
ETH needs a new narrative
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ETH needs a new narrative

This article provides an in-depth analysis of the limitations of common ETH narratives, including its positioning as leveraged beta to Bitcoin, ultrasound money, digital oil, the global settlement layer, and the chain with the most economic activity.
4/22/2025, 4:05:47 AM
The Public Chain Destiny Has Bestowed Upon You Has Its Purpose Secretly Defined
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The Public Chain Destiny Has Bestowed Upon You Has Its Purpose Secretly Defined

At first glance, the purpose of public blockchains seems to be chosen by users and markets; however, upon closer inspection, it appears more like a result determined by inherent resources and backgrounds. Here's a summary of the roles of three public blockchains: Solana is a hub for transactions, Base has become Coinbase's "accountant," and Ethereum is tied up with bridges, accelerating asset outflows.
4/22/2025, 3:57:03 AM
Current status of Bitcoin expansion plans and Bitcoin’s major upgrades
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Current status of Bitcoin expansion plans and Bitcoin’s major upgrades

The scalability issue of Bitcoin has always been a key bottleneck in its development. This article delves into the challenges Bitcoin faces during the scaling process, particularly the limitations of existing solutions, such as the user attrition problem in projects like Babylon and Bitlayer after the failure of their incentive mechanisms.
4/22/2025, 3:46:05 AM
All for One and One for All: The Evolution of Consensus Models with Hyperliquid, Monad & Sonic
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All for One and One for All: The Evolution of Consensus Models with Hyperliquid, Monad & Sonic

Every blockchain tries to achieve a balance with respect to the blockchain trilemma: balancing speed, security, and decentralization. Projects can often only prioritize two features at the expense of a third.
4/22/2025, 3:38:53 AM

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