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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.

The scalability issue of Bitcoin has always been a key bottleneck in its development. This article delves into the challenges Bitcoin faces during the scaling process, particularly the limitations of existing solutions, such as the user attrition problem in projects like Babylon and Bitlayer after the failure of their incentive mechanisms.

As Ethereum enters the Proof of Stake (PoS) era, the methods for holding ETH and its value proposition are evolving. Beyond potential returns from price movements, investors can stake their assets to participate in network operations and earn returns. This article explores the concept of liquidity staking and details how Gate ETH Stake leverages the GTETH mechanism, allowing users to earn on-chain returns while maintaining asset liquidity and optimizing overall capital efficiency.

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.

This article provides an in-depth analysis of the limitations of common ETH narratives, including its positioning as leveraged beta to Bitcoin, ultrasound money, digital oil, the global settlement layer, and the chain with the most economic activity.

The Solana ecosystem has recently experienced a resurgence due to a meme coin frenzy, with tokens like $RFC, $Defiant, $DARK, and $MTN taking center stage. $RFC soared with Elon Musk's backing but faced allegations of capital manipulation; $Defiant gained rapid popularity through community engagement but lacked substantial support; $DARK focuses on AI gaming and cross-chain technology, yet remains unproven; $MTN explores Futarchy governance models. While the hype has reignited market enthusiasm, meme coins carry significant risks, and investors should proceed with caution.​

Gate introduces the first phase of its exclusive High-Tier VIP Luxury Rewards Mall. By completing tasks related to trading volume, trading days, and Vip Tier upgrades, users can accumulate credits and swap them for a range of premium rewards. Prizes feature luxury items such as the IWC Pilot’s Watch, Rimowa carry-on suitcase, Lafite red wine, LV passport holder, and Hermès tie. The program also offers various Futures Bonus options, providing high-tier users with even more rewards beyond trading.

Players following Solana Meme coins may have already sensed the tension of this war: previously, Pump.fun launched its own DEX, PumpSwap, aiming to completely push Raydium out of the lucrative on-chain Meme trading market. Now, Raydium’s new product is clearly targeting Pump.fun in return.

The price of the ZKsync token, ZK, plummeted due to a security incident. Attackers used an airdrop distribution contract's admin account to mint a large number of unclaimed airdrop tokens and sell them on-chain. This incident not only exposed vulnerabilities in ZKsync’s contract management but also sparked widespread discussion about the security and reliability of Layer 2 technologies.

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.

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.

Gate has introduced USAT Fixed Term Earn products, featuring three Lockup Terms: 7 days, 14 days, and 30 days, with APYs reaching up to 15%. Users can participate with a minimum of just 1.5 USAT. During the event, users can choose from various term options based on their individual Asset Allocation requirements, providing more opportunities to explore stable asset management strategies.

Is the rapid increase in Unichain's TVL to $267 million a result of effective incentive strategies or a successful trial of Uniswap's "chain strategy"? This article provides an in-depth analysis of the underlying dynamics.

As cryptocurrency trading platforms advance, trading is no longer limited to digital asset prices. Prediction markets now allow users to trade directly on future events. Gate has incorporated prediction markets into its app ecosystem, enabling investors to buy and sell event outcomes within the same platform. This integration turns investors’ perspectives on the future into actionable, tradable market opportunities.

As the number of AI models continues to grow rapidly, Developers are increasingly challenged by the complexity and maintenance costs of integrating diverse AI services. GateRouter addresses these challenges by providing a unified API, intelligent model scheduling, and centralized management tools. This approach streamlines the development process, making it easier to deploy and scale AI applications efficiently.