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What Is BASED Ahead of Its TGE? A Full Analysis of the On-Chain Super App Model and Tokenomics
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What Is BASED Ahead of Its TGE? A Full Analysis of the On-Chain Super App Model and Tokenomics

The BASED token is set to launch its Token Generation Event (TGE) on March 30. Based.one serves as an on-chain Super App that combines trading, prediction markets, and payment functionalities. This article offers a comprehensive analysis of the project’s architecture, product logic, and token model.
2026-03-24 11:58:49
How Midnight Enables a Privacy Blockchain: Zero Knowledge Proofs and Programmable Privacy Explained
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How Midnight Enables a Privacy Blockchain: Zero Knowledge Proofs and Programmable Privacy Explained

Midnight is a privacy-focused blockchain network developed by Input Output Global and serves as an important infrastructure component within the Cardano ecosystem. Through technologies such as zero knowledge proofs, a dual state ledger architecture, and programmable privacy mechanisms, the network enables blockchain applications to protect sensitive data while maintaining verifiability.
2026-03-24 11:58:47
Gate Research Institute: Market Maintains Bitcoin-Led Momentum | Oracle's AI Data Center Strategy Fuels Soaring Stock Prices
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Gate Research Institute: Market Maintains Bitcoin-Led Momentum | Oracle's AI Data Center Strategy Fuels Soaring Stock Prices

Gate Research Institute: Over the past 24 hours, BTC briefly climbed above $71,000, but following a sharp drop and quick rebound during the U.S. market session, it settled back near $69,300. ETH rapidly declined from $2,070 to $2,010 and remains in a recovery phase. Altcoins showed weakness, with most lagging behind BTC, while the Fear & Greed Index remains in the extreme fear range. HUMA, NAORIS, and ARIA saw gains of 50.13%, 39.38%, and 29.02%, respectively, fueled by AI-related narratives. Additionally, Oracle’s earnings beat expectations, driving its share price up nearly 8% after hours, and both Hyperliquid and Circle announced significant product updates.
2026-03-24 11:58:44
How Does Chainlink Work? A Deep Dive into the Decentralized Oracle Mechanism
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How Does Chainlink Work? A Deep Dive into the Decentralized Oracle Mechanism

Chainlink plays a crucial role in Web3 applications by bridging real world information and blockchain smart contracts. It allows contracts to rely on off chain data to execute complex logic while still preserving deterministic execution.
2026-03-24 11:58:36
How Does Monad Achieve High Performance? A Deep Dive into Its Core Technical Architecture
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How Does Monad Achieve High Performance? A Deep Dive into Its Core Technical Architecture

Monad is a high performance, low latency EVM compatible Layer1 blockchain designed to dramatically increase throughput and confirmation speed while preserving full Ethereum Virtual Machine compatibility. Rather than relying on Layer2 scaling or modular designs, Monad fundamentally restructures both the execution and consensus layers. Through parallel transaction execution, an optimized BFT consensus mechanism, and an asynchronous block processing model, it delivers architectural level performance breakthroughs beyond traditional public chains.
2026-03-24 11:58:35
Gate Research Weekly Report: Gate launches earn feature|OpenSea token TGE in early October
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Gate Research Weekly Report: Gate launches earn feature|OpenSea token TGE in early October

This week, BTC rose by 2.43% and ETH by 1.72%, while major altcoins continued their overall upward trend. Gate launched a yield-bearing feature supporting mainstream assets. Pendle’s TVL surged over 10% in the past 7 days, reaching a new high. The OpenSea Foundation plans to announce the SEA token TGE in early October. The Altcoin Season Index climbed rapidly, indicating clear signs of capital rotation.
2026-03-24 11:57:52
Gate Research Institute: BTC and ETH Hold Key Levels|Linea Completes TGE, Attracting Market Attention
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Gate Research Institute: BTC and ETH Hold Key Levels|Linea Completes TGE, Attracting Market Attention

On September 11, the crypto market recorded significant gains. BTC maintained a stable position at $114,000. ETH returned to the key $4,400 level. Linea concluded its TGE, launched the airdrop claiming process, and fostered ecosystem growth. The OpenSea Foundation plans to announce its SEA TGE, which has driven sustained capital interest and increased focus on emerging segments and new narratives.
2026-03-24 11:57:52
Gate Research : Tokenized Gold on Ethereum Sees Nearly 100% Annual Growth|Layer 2 Network Kinto to Shut Down Soon
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Gate Research : Tokenized Gold on Ethereum Sees Nearly 100% Annual Growth|Layer 2 Network Kinto to Shut Down Soon

Gate Research Daily Report: On September 8, BTC traded around $110,000, consolidating in a narrow range; ETH moved in a tight range near $4,300, entering a consolidation phase. The total value of tokenized gold on Ethereum reached $2.4 billion, nearly doubling year-to-date; Ethereum Layer 2 network Kinto announced it will shut down on September 30; and Solana treasury company DeFi Development launched the “.dfdv” domain service.
2026-03-24 11:57:51
Gate Research: Gate Research: Crypto Market Consolidates | AVNT Surges 361% to Capture Attention
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Gate Research: Gate Research: Crypto Market Consolidates | AVNT Surges 361% to Capture Attention

Gate Research Daily Report: On Sept 10, BTC slipped to $110,974 with weakening momentum near $111K; ETH consolidated at $4,309 awaiting direction; altcoins posted mild gains as Fear & Greed Index stood at 48. AVNT surged 361.27%, with BID and XPIN up 60.51% and 52.01%. US stocks rose and gold hit $3,635/oz. Key highlights: Asset Entities & Strive plan $1.5B BTC purchase, Kiln exits ETH validators to safeguard stakers, and ALT5 Sigma deepens its WLFI exposure.
2026-03-24 11:57:51
Gate Research: ETH spot ETFs top $28B inflows | Gate lists Ondo zone
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Gate Research: ETH spot ETFs top $28B inflows | Gate lists Ondo zone

Gate Research Weekly Report: This week, BTC rose by 2.9%, ETH increased by 1.10%, and tokens in the RWA sector recorded an average gain of over 20%. Gate launched an Ondo zone, opening trading for tokenized equity assets. Pump.fun initiated the “Project Ascend” program, adjusting its creator fee mechanism and application process. Galaxy Digital partnered with Superstate to tokenize the stock GLXY on Solana. AAVE’s TVL surged over 110% in the past 7 days, reaching a new all-time high. Meanwhile, cumulative net inflows into Ethereum spot ETFs have reached 3.6084 million ETH, equivalent to approximately $28.36 billion.
2026-03-24 11:57:50
Gate Research: BTC Holds Steady at $111K Amid Market Balance | IXORA Leads with 93.24% Daily Surge
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Gate Research: BTC Holds Steady at $111K Amid Market Balance | IXORA Leads with 93.24% Daily Surge

Gate Research Daily Report: On Sept 5, BTC stood at $111,277 with a short-term bullish bias, while ETH rebounded to $4,326 and altcoins saw mild declines. IXORA surged 93.24%, with LVVA and PTB up 43.10% and 35.39%. Fear & Greed Index at 47 signaled neutral sentiment. US stocks closed higher, and gold hit $3,556/oz. Highlights include iSpecimen’s $200M Solana-focused reserve, Thumzup’s BTC & DOGE mining push, and Plume integrating Circle’s USDC with CCTP V2 to advance RWA adoption.
2026-03-24 11:57:50
The Altcoin Investing Triangle
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The Altcoin Investing Triangle

The article provides a detailed analysis of the three core elements behind a token's success: narrative, product-market fit (PMF), and value capture.
2026-03-24 11:57:50
Gate Research: Ethereum DEX Trading Volume Hits Record in August | Bonk.fun Becomes USD1 Official Launchpad
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Gate Research: Ethereum DEX Trading Volume Hits Record in August | Bonk.fun Becomes USD1 Official Launchpad

Gate Research Daily Report: On September 1, BTC faced resistance at the 113,469 USD high and pulled back sharply, briefly dropping below 108,000 USD; ETH encountered pressure at the 4,646 USD high and retraced to a low of 4,257 USD. In August, Ethereum’s on-chain DEX trading volume exceeded 140.1 billion USD, setting a new all-time monthly record. Bonk.fun partnered with WLFI, becoming the official USD1 Launchpad platform on Solana. Meanwhile, Japan Post Bank plans to launch its own digital currency in 2026, supporting transactions of blockchain-based financial products.
2026-03-24 11:57:49
Gate Research: Solana Undergoes Historic Restructuring | Bitcoin Edges Higher Amid Volatility
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Gate Research: Solana Undergoes Historic Restructuring | Bitcoin Edges Higher Amid Volatility

Gate Research Daily Report: On September 2, BTC prices fluctuated higher overall; ETH is currently consolidating in the 4,350 – 4,380 US dollar range with buying momentum showing signs of recovery. The JELLYJELLY token gained 30.25% in the past 24 hours; the ELA token rose 22.63% in the past 24 hours; the Alpenglow upgrade has been approved, marking a historic restructuring for Solana; and the market capitalization of gold-backed tokens has surpassed 2.5 billion US dollars.
2026-03-24 11:57:49
Gate Research Institute: Linea Launches Liquidity Incentive Program | Ethereum Foundation Sells ETH Again
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Gate Research Institute: Linea Launches Liquidity Incentive Program | Ethereum Foundation Sells ETH Again

Gate Research Daily Report: On September 3, BTC rebounded from a low of $107,261 to $111,398, with short-term moving averages forming a bullish crossover, indicating recovery momentum, though volume declined, showing limited buying interest. ETH consolidated in the $4,063–$4,300 range, with short-term moving averages below MA30, maintaining bearish pressure. Small-cap tokens remained active, while overall market sentiment was neutral, with a Fear & Greed Index of 39. Key highlights include Linea launching a liquidity incentive program distributing 1 billion LINEA to attract an additional $1 billion TVL, WLFI undergoing buyback and burn, and Ethereum Foundation preparing to sell 10,000 ETH, reflecting structural opportunities amid high volatility.
2026-03-24 11:57:49
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