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Polymarket, the prediction market platform, is set to comprehensively upgrade its trading infrastructure with the introduction of a new trading contract and a new collateral token, Polymarket USD. These changes will enhance order matching efficiency, expand wallet compatibility, and give the platform improved control over settlement and risk management. This upgrade is also closely tied to Polymarket’s ongoing strategy to strengthen regulatory compliance and market transparency in recent years.

With the development and maturation of zk virtual machines, supporting Turing-complete execution of arbitrary smart contracts has become possible. The potential of zkRollup will be truly unleashed, realizing its vision of breaking the blockchain trilemma.

Embracing the tenets of progress and innovation within the crypto domain, Account Abstraction offers an alternative for seamless Ethereum engagement.

Bitcoin ETFs are, in fact, not new. They’ve been trading around the world for years.

Gate announces that it will host the Gate 13 Blue Carpet Ceremony from 09:00 to 11:30 (UTC) on April 20, at K11 MUSEA in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong. The ceremony will officially start at 17:30, with dozens of industry guests and media friends expected to attend.

Today we’re excited to share Reth’s path towards 1 gigagas per second in L2 in 2024, and our longer-term roadmap for going beyond that.

This article discusses the key factors for successfully launching web3 protocol tokens, including establishing relationships with liquidity providers, devising TVL strategies, and implementing robust marketing strategies. It is recommended to collaborate with liquidity providers to create token liquidity and pre-negotiate TVL to enhance social acceptance. A long-term solution is to allow the protocol to operate for a sufficient period, but records can be established by incentivizing early TVL.

EIP-3074 allows externally owned accounts (EOAs) to delegate their transaction capabilities to smart contracts, enhancing features like transaction sponsorship and batch processing. As a short-term fix, it aims to improve the user experience of EOAs to achieve a complete transition to smart accounts. This ensures that legacy users are not left behind, while also making sure they do not hinder AA's efforts.

The article discusses the future development of blockchain technology beyond financial applications (DeFi). The author points out that although blockchain has made significant progress in financial use cases, the development of other types of applications has been relatively slow, mainly limited by the user experience and ecosystem fragmentation brought about by decentralization. However, with technological advancement, the application of blockchain in non-financial fields, such as online identity, gaming, social networks, etc., has become more feasible. The article emphasizes that the core value of blockchain lies in serving as a ledger for digital assets, but the challenge faced by the industry is how to expand and provide a simple user experience. Currently, platforms like Ethereum and Solana are exploring different expansion plans, while technologies like account abstraction and light client verification are improving the user experience. The author believes that these advancements will determine whether

1intro redefines the financial ecosystem on Solana through its smart platform, bringing efficiency, fairness, and security to Solana with the use of AI.

Smart Leverage is a trading tool built on dynamic leverage and automated risk control. Its effectiveness depends heavily on market conditions and how it is used. In trending markets, it can amplify gains by following the trend. In ranging markets, its dynamic rebalancing helps reduce risk. For short-term trading, it improves capital efficiency. It can also be applied to hedging strategies to lower portfolio volatility. However, it is not suitable for long-term holding or highly uncertain market conditions. Its core principle is simple: match the right scenario with the right strategy.

This article draws on industrial development ideas to explore the potential bottlenecks in the current construction process of L1 and L2 ecosystems, as well as future directions.

EVM+ offers a novel solution that facilitates the development of large-scale applications and accelerates the integration of cryptocurrencies with mainstream applications by seamlessly integrating EVM assets, protocols, and infrastructure. In Vitalik’s vision for Ethereum, the layer addressing non-scalability needs clearly plays a crucial role. Artela meets the demand for 'custom functionalities' in blockchain networks by adding 'native extensions' on top of the foundational layer.

Gate Smart Leverage is an automated leveraged trading tool that requires no margin and carries no liquidation risk. It allows users to gain amplified exposure through a system that automatically builds and manages leveraged positions, delivering a trading experience similar to spot trading. Unlike traditional futures trading, it relies on dynamic leverage and automated risk controls to adjust positions, reducing complexity and the likelihood of liquidation. Compared with leveraged ETF tokens, Smart Leverage does not use fixed multiples but instead adapts to market conditions, making it better suited for volatile or complex markets. However, returns are not amplified by a fixed multiplier, and market risk and uncertainty still remain.

Fonbnk’s tokenization of airtime minutes and integration with mobile money services present an innovative model with the potential to expand financial services to underbanked populations in African markets.