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.

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.

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.

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.

This article not only analyzes the background and specific contents of the proposal but also explores its impact on various stakeholders, community perspectives, and key points of contention. The proposal suggests an annual inflation reduction target of about 4%, the removal of the current CAKE staking, veCAKE, and related yield-sharing mechanisms, and the introduction of new buyback and burn mechanisms.

The target price of Bitcoin at the end of the year may reach 200,000 US dollars. As a store of value, it is similar to gold, but young people prefer Bitcoin because of its volatility. Circle postpones its IPO, is in good financial shape, and has seen significant revenue growth. Ripple acquires Hidden Road to expand the stablecoin market. The Bitcoin market is affected by changes in interest rates and may become decoupled from other coins. Investor interest in Bitcoin continues to grow as global economic uncertainty and tariff policies impact the cryptocurrency market.

Crypto has become one of the most dynamic and promising sectors in the field of financial technology. With the entry of numerous institutional funds, how to reasonably value Crypto projects has become a key issue. Traditional financial assets have mature valuation systems, such as the Discounted Cash Flow model (DCF Model), the Price-to-Earnings ratio valuation method (P/E), etc. Crypto projects are of various types, including public chains, CEX platform tokens, DeFi projects, meme coins, etc. Each has its own characteristics, economic models, and token utilities. There is a need to explore valuation models suitable for each specific track.

This article analyzes Bitcoin and Ethereum from the perspective of social scalability. It argues that while many crypto projects chase high TPS and technical scalability, social scalability is the real cornerstone of success in crypto.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the inter-chain rotation pattern of DeFi trading volumes from Q1 2024 to Q1 2025: DEX activity peaks have receded, Solana's top five native protocols are leading the charge, Hyperliquid has staged a comeback in the derivatives market, and Base and Ethereum are demonstrating long-term stickiness. A must-read report for understanding on-chain capital migration trends.

Gate Research Daily Report: On April 21, Bitcoin rose 2.4% to $87,400, and Ethereum increased 0.49% to $1,631, reflecting a gradual recovery in market sentiment. Vitalik Buterin proposed replacing the EVM with RISC-V, potentially ushering in a new wave of technological revolution for Ethereum's execution layer. Canary Capital is seeking approval to launch a staked TRX ETF, signaling the accelerating integration of crypto assets into the traditional financial system. Global retail giant SPAR is piloting crypto payments in Switzerland, further expanding real-world use cases. Hyperliquid is rapidly emerging in the on-chain derivatives market, commanding nearly 70% market share. Tether users have surpassed 450 million, with stablecoin growth remaining robust.

In April 2025, top Solana DEX Raydium launched a token issuance platform called LaunchLab, intensifying competition with rival Pump.fun. LaunchLab features a dynamic bonding curve, a hybrid liquidity engine, and anti-rug pull mechanisms, creating a closed-loop ecosystem from token issuance to trading. This move not only enhances Raydium's structural upgrade but also reshapes the value of the RAY token, marking a shift in the Solana ecosystem from traffic sharing to value capture.

Macroeconomic headwinds and deteriorating market sentiment have pushed the crypto market to the "brink of a bear market," with both BTC and the COIN50 Index breaking below their 200-day moving averages. Venture capital (VC) funding has weakened, and market capitalization has evaporated by 40%. This report dissects key cyclical indicators to determine whether a new crypto winter has set in and provides tactical recommendations for navigating the situation.

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From the sUSD depegging and the CAKE governance attack to the repeal of the U.S. DeFi broker rule, this article offers 10 deep insights into key DeFi events and structural issues, revealing the risks and opportunities during a pivotal transition for the sector.

SuperVerse (SUPER) is a Web3 ecosystem combining gaming, NFTs, and DeFi to empower digital ownership and immersive virtual experiences.