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Discover MXS Games (XSEED), a Web 2.5 gaming studio combining traditional gaming with blockchain technology, powered by the $XSEED token and XSeed Chain.

Gate Research Daily Report: BTC and ETH continue to show strong momentum, with prices repeatedly hitting new highs. Yesterday, a total of $371 million was liquidated, primarily from long positions. GAMESTOP saw a nearly 200% increase in a single day, leading the altcoin sector. Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Hyperliquid ranked in the top three for TVL (Total Value Locked) growth among major blockchains over the past 7 days, with increases of $3.09 billion, $2.22 billion, and $1.87 billion, respectively. MicroStrategy continues to accumulate Bitcoin, having purchased 15,350 BTC last week. Ripple will launch its USD stablecoin, RLUSD, on December 17. The user-generated content-driven open platform Nifty Island has launched an airdrop subscription event.

This article analyzes the relationship and differences between memecoins and AI agent tokens, exploring how these projects rely on social media attention and community interaction in the absence of clear pricing models. The piece also discusses the challenges and strategies of investing in AI agents, providing guidance for investors on how to select promising projects, while emphasizing the importance of continuously capturing attention in these domains.

This article analyzes the latest trends in the stablecoin market, exploring the evolution of fiat-collateralized stablecoins, over-collateralized stablecoins, and algorithmic stablecoins. It focuses on three emerging projects—Ethena, Usual, and f(x)Protocol V2—providing an in-depth analysis of their operational mechanisms, market performance, and potential risks.

A deep analysis of the future direction of the stablecoin market breaks the market down into seven key areas: settlement networks, stablecoin issuers, liquidity providers, value transfer and monetary services, aggregated APIs and messaging, merchant gateways, and stablecoin-driven applications. It explores the value chains and growth potential within each category, providing investors with a clear market framework and a detailed discussion of the competitive landscape and success factors in each area.

When looking at the billions on Bitcoin L2s however we do not see a scarcity, rather an overabundance. In this article we will dive into the specifics–unpacking where the liquidity resides, what protocols have captured much of it and how much it is being used and why so much of it remains dormant.

In the past year alone, Total Value Locked (TVL) on Bitcoin Layer 2 solutions has surged sevenfold. From zero to $1.25 billion in just three years. So how did Bitcoin, a chain lacking DeFi or smart contracts, spark this wave of growth? Why did it take so long? And is Bitcoin now ready to do it all?

According to Consensys' latest global survey, the cryptocurrency and Web3 sector is showing positive growth trends. While 93% of people globally are aware of cryptocurrencies, understanding of Web3 remains limited. The survey finds that 83% of people are concerned about data privacy, and 80% believe Web2 companies hold too much power. Emerging markets—notably Nigeria, India, and South Africa—demonstrate active participation, while development in Europe and North America lags behind. The survey also reveals that 75% of respondents worry about AI-generated fake content, with 54% believing blockchain technology could help reduce these risks.

This article examines how AI Agents are emerging as influential figures on social platforms, becoming key opinion leaders while unlocking new commercial opportunities. As these AI Agent accounts attract significant traffic, their operators are evolving from content creators into management roles. Their growing influence—particularly visible on Twitter—has sparked the development of advertising monetization platforms. We are witnessing the dawn of an AI influencer economy.

The token draws inspiration from the famous proverb of the "Three Wise Monkeys"—"See No Evil, Hear No Evil, Speak No Evil."

WatchX is a Web3 smartwatch integrating AI, blockchain, and decentralized applications. It focuses on privacy protection, health management, and multi-chain payment capabilities. Using zero-knowledge proof technology, WatchX safeguards data privacy, while its multi-chain wallet enables payments and data monetization. This approach addresses traditional devices' core limitations and creates economic value for users. As a key member of the IoTeX ecosystem, WatchX is pioneering the evolution of smart wearables toward decentralization and multi-functionality.

What is Zircuit? What are the features of Zircuit? What about its tokenomics? How is the ZRC token distributed? Who is behind the Zircuit team? What are the features and architecture of Zircuit? What is a hybrid ZK Rollup?

Supra Network provides an extensive array of services and functionalities within its shared security platform. This includes the innovative Distributed Oracle Protocol (DORA), a native vertical integration structure, the Distributed Verifiable Random Function (DVRF), a zero-block delay automated network, AppChain-inspired containers, MultiVM support, and optimized block execution through parallel transaction processing. Furthermore, Supra’s bridging solutions — HyperLoop and HyperNova — position it as the world’s first “IntraLayer” solution, seamlessly connecting multiple blockchains to Supra through logic executed on its smart contract platform.

Founded in 2021, Virtuals Protocol is an AI agent generation platform built on Base Rollup. It was co-founded by Prakash Somosundram, Colin Choo, Christopher Johnson, and Matthew. The platform aims to allow anyone to create an AI agent—a virtual character capable of interacting with and participating in its environment like a human. It incentivizes the decentralized creation and monetization of AI agents for every virtual interaction, whether in gaming, the metaverse, online engagements, or other applications.

Gate Research Daily Report: On December 18, the price of BTC rose by 0.08% in the last 24 hours, while ETH fell by 2.33%. Ethena's TVL (Total Value Locked) surpassed $6 billion, setting a new all-time high. Ohio has proposed a Bitcoin Reserve Bill, recommending the state government to establish a Bitcoin Reserve Fund. The size of the US Bitcoin Spot ETF has now exceeded that of Gold ETF. The TON Foundation, in collaboration with EVAA Protocol, has launched a DeFi incentive program, offering 100,000 TON tokens to support ecosystem growth. Gate has also launched Coinhunt Plan #1, where users can trade popular coins like VANA and MOCA to share $15,000.