Gate Research's report states that in December 2024, the Web3 industry experienced 27 security incidents, resulting in a loss of approximately $4.11 million, a decrease from the previous month. However, contract vulnerabilities remain the primary threat, accounting for 72% of the total losses. Major incidents included the FEG cross-chain vulnerability, Clober DEX liquidity vault attack, Vestra DAO staking contract exploit, Clipper DEX single-asset withdrawal vulnerability, and the HarryPotterObamaSonic10Inu flash loan attack. These events exposed key risks in smart contracts and cross-chain protocols, emphasizing the need for enhanced contract audits, the introduction of real-time monitoring, and multi-layered protection mechanisms to improve platform security and increase user trust.

According to Gate Research's latest Web3 industry fundraising report for December, the industry completed 159 funding rounds during the month, with a total amount reaching $3.08 billion, setting a new annual high. Fundraising approaches were diverse, with debt financing and over-the-counter (OTC) transactions gaining traction alongside traditional equity financing. Notably, funding proportions for CeFi and social tracks increased significantly, becoming investment hotspots, while the DeFi track experienced declining enthusiasm. The report also includes an overview of major funded projects such as Usual, Avalanche, BVNK, Lens Protocol, and Fraction AI.

Gate Research Daily Report: On January 7, Bitcoin and Ethereum prices increased by 2.86% and 0.38%, respectively. Pump.fun now accounts for 70% of the token issuance on the Solana network. The total value locked (TVL) in SUI has surpassed $2 billion, reaching a new all-time high. Zksync Era's TVL surged to $172 million. Dutch regulators have issued EU MiCA licenses to four companies. Bedrock launched the uniBTC Berachain Vault, supporting a cross-chain reward mechanism.

In the integration of real life and blockchain technology, what is the next potential opportunity in the consumer sector for C-end users? As a platform driving the development of the PayFi and RWA sectors, Umy is committed to offering Web3 users more diversified travel and consumption experiences.

In the cryptocurrency and decentralized finance (DeFi) sectors, the unequal investment opportunities between retail investors and venture capitalists have been a prominent issue. This article analyzes how fair launch platforms like Pump.fun and DAOS.Fun provide equal investment opportunities for retail investors, and explores whether these platforms truly address the problem of unequal investment opportunities.

Phala Network is a private computing infrastructure project based on the Polkadot ecosystem. It achieves data security and privacy protection by combining Trusted Execution Environment (TEE) technology and artificial intelligence agent contracts. This article analyzes in detail the Phala Network Technical characteristics, team background, financing status and its innovative applications in the AI ​​​​track, and explore how it uses its privacy computing advantages to transform into the execution layer of Web3 artificial intelligence.

Story Protocol is a Layer 1 blockchain project, led by a16z with a total funding of $140 million, focusing on revolutionizing traditional intellectual property (IP) management. The project introduces the Agent TCP/IP framework, utilizing blockchain's transparency and programmability to enable AI agents to autonomously trade IP, including training data, creative styles, and investment strategies. This article provides an in-depth analysis of Story Protocol's technical architecture, core values, disruptive solutions, and its leadership in the AI-driven IP transaction space.

The Agent Ecosystem is reshaping everything we thought we knew about markets, and the structure is completely different from what we’ve seen before.

DAS Organizations (Decentralized Autonomous Swarms) are self-governing systems that combine blockchain and AI, composed of AI agents capable of autonomously identifying problems, organizing solutions, and self-dissolving. They operate based on the Eliza framework and Trusted Execution Environments (TEEs), offering efficient resource management, security, and transparency. Blockchain provides trustless governance support. DAS Organizations can be widely applied in scenarios such as urban planning and healthcare resource optimization, while their evolutionary mechanisms enhance intelligence and adaptability. They redefine the approach to problem-solving and have the potential to become the core of future digital governance, driving innovative solutions to the challenges humanity faces.

I’ve been exploring the intersection of crypto and AI, examining what happens when two powerful technologies converge. This article reflects on the journey that brought us here and speculates on where this fusion might lead us next.

Today's article covers the emerging yet often misunderstood sector of decentralised compute in crypto. We dive into the AI infrastructure landscape to understand where decentralised alternatives can realistically compete.

AIXBT by Virtuals is a crypto project combining blockchain, artificial intelligence, and big data with crypto trends and prices.

AI Companions is a blockchain-based platform providing AI-driven virtual companions for social interaction, entertainment, and personal growth.

Discover Sender Network: an AI-powered blockchain platform simplifying on-chain interactions with the ASI token. Learn its features, roadmap, and investment potential.

Last October, Virtuals introduced AI agent tokenization—a concept that initially garnered little attention but has since produced agents with 50-100x returns. For an AI agent to succeed, it must combine uniqueness and utility with products that provide tangible value. Today's market centers on five key areas: trading signals and insights, investment DAOs, on-chain trading, developer tools, and TEE privacy protection. Looking ahead to 2025, new sectors are emerging, including DeFi, NSFW, robotics, and beyond. While the earliest opportunities may have passed, significant potential remains in the market. Success lies in staying flexible and finding value across various ecosystems.