Blockchain

Gate Research's newly released report, "Q1 2025 Ethereum Network Review," offering a comprehensive analysis of Ethereum's market performance, holder distribution, network activity, on-chain applications, and future outlook for the first quarter of 2025. The report delivers in-depth insights into the overall state of the Ethereum network and its key emerging trends.

This report provides a comprehensive review of Solana’s network performance in Q1 2025. It covers price movements, on-chain activity, the state of smart contracts and staking, growth in stablecoins and decentralized exchanges (DEXs), returns from DePIN, and the cooling of the NFT market. It also examines the implications of the failed inflation governance proposal SIMD-0228 and what it could mean going forward.

The CryptoEconomic Decentralized Verifier Network (DVN) Framework, co-developed by LayerZero Labs and Eigen Labs, is a cross-chain security mechanism that economically incentivizes decentralized verification.

AB (AB) is a digital asset designed for secure, efficient transactions and utility within the AB ecosystem, supporting smart contracts and dApps.

OriginTrail (TRAC) is a decentralized knowledge graph protocol for trusted data sharing in Web3.

This post proposes a radical idea for the future of the Ethereum execution layer, one that is equally as ambitious as the beam chain effort is for the consensus layer.

Genesis Launch introduces a fairer and more transparent launch platform for AI agent projects through a contribution point–based access system, on-chain traceable distribution logic, and an automatic refund mechanism that protects participant interests.

MiCA is the EU’s first unified regulatory framework for crypto assets, aimed at protecting investors and enhancing market transparency. This article explains the key components of MiCA and its impact on crypto assets such as stablecoins and utility tokens. It also explores the current state of RWA (Real World Asset) tokenization and how it relates to MiCA.

The market cap of GT rises against the trend, signaling a restructured valuation logic for exchange tokens. This article explores GT’s deflationary model, ecosystem strategy, and valuation potential, offering insight into the evolving competitive paradigm among exchanges.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.