As the Linea airdrop approaches, its economic model and ETH-first mechanism are drawing strong interest from the market. Leveraging a dual deflationary engine, native staking, and the reinvestment of its ecosystem fund, Linea is striving to become a value-enhancing extension for Ethereum, redefining the dynamics between L2 and L1.

On August 1, 2025, Hong Kong's Stablecoin Ordinance will officially come into effect, marking the start of stablecoin licensing applications. This article systematically examines the policy background, regulatory requirements, and application process. It also explores potential real-world applications and offers an overview of the latest developments in Hong Kong’s stablecoin regulatory landscape and their market impact.

The author begins by highlighting the paradoxical trend of declining prices alongside rising transaction volume—NFT trading volume fell by 29% quarter over quarter in Q2, even as the number of transactions soared by 78%. This dispels the illusion of a “full recovery.” The narrative then highlights the return of market participants like Machi Big Brother and Annie Yi and frames the market’s shift from “high-priced speculation” to a stage of widespread adoption at lower price points through their stories.

This article offers a thorough analysis of RedStone Atom's technical innovations and practical implementations. Atom elevates the oracle to a performance engine, facilitating real-time settlement that unlocks higher loan-to-value ratios and enhanced yields, giving protocols a quantifiable competitive edge.

During the event period, users who complete registration and basic trading activities will receive contract trial vouchers, platform token GT, and be eligible for a share of the substantial prize pool.

ETH’s rise toward $4,000 triggered a sweeping rebound in blue-chip NFTs. CryptoPunks saw a 416% spike in weekly trading volume, reaching $24.6 million. GameSquare’s acquisition of Punk #5577 for $5.15 million in preferred shares marked the turning point. Afterward, market prices for Moonbirds and Milady jumped 20–50% over the week. This reflects strong short-term momentum.

Amid the rollout of the "GENIUS Act," Basel III risk-weight provisions, collaborative custody initiatives, and intensifying industry competition, this discussion provides a step-by-step analysis of how traditional banks can remain compliant as they adopt digital assets.

As the Linea mainnet approaches its token launch, the enhanced DEX Etherex has gone live. Etherex implements an x(3,3) model with no lockup requirements, a tri-token flywheel mechanism, and 50% exit tax recirculation. In collaboration with MetaMask and Ondo, Etherex positions itself as a native liquidity hub for RWA and ETH whales.

In 2025, Ethereum will shift its strategic focus from Layer 2 (L2) solutions to Layer 1 (L1). EIP-7987 will limit gas for individual transactions, and the L1 zkEVM will actively overhaul the execution layer. In conjunction with ePBS, stateless clients, and the RISC-V virtual machine, Ethereum aims to boost Mainnet performance by one to two orders of magnitude within five years. This will be done while maintaining decentralization and security as core attributes at all levels.

Analyzing the latest mergers involving BSTR, Twenty One, and Cantor, we examine the value of shell companies, the reflexivity flywheel effect, and emerging bubbles, while also advising investors to stay alert to the risk of premiums receding.

This article offers a thorough analysis of the evolution of the crypto narrative from “decentralization” to “centralized compliance.” Drawing on landmark regulations including the Stablecoin Bill, the FIT21 Act, and Hong Kong’s policy initiatives, it systematically examines how regulatory frameworks are redefining the market structure. Traditional institutions and political actors are taking the lead in driving the latest surge in cryptocurrency market activity and shaping the dynamics of risk transmission in the crypto market.

Gate Research Institute recently published "Thoughts on Exodus Issuing Tokenized Stocks On-Chain", providing an in-depth analysis of Exodus' innovative practice of issuing tokenized stocks on-chain. The report explores multiple dimensions including technology, regulation, and market. Exodus utilized the high performance and convenient asset creation mechanism of the Algorand blockchain to successfully tokenize its stocks. In December 2024, Exodus received SEC approval to transfer to the NYSE, significantly improving asset liquidity. The report points out that the explosion of stock tokenization narrative in 2025 benefited from the promotion of crypto-friendly policies in the US. Non-crypto industry listed companies may have the opportunity to attract global capital through tokenized financing. The Exodus case not only verifies the feasibility of technology and regulation but also reveals the huge potential for listed companies to raise funds through on-chain additional issuance, paving a new path for the inte

Eclipse integrates the Optimistic Rollup architecture with the Solana Virtual Machine (SVM), delivering a highly scalable and low-latency runtime environment.

Gate Research Weekly Report: This week, BTC fell 0.73% this week, briefly dipping below 116,000 USDT before quickly rebounding. ETH rose 5.47% with continued net inflows, outperforming major altcoins. ETH ETFs recorded a record $5.4 billion in net inflows in July, while The Ether Machine added 15,000 ETH, signaling on-chain alignment with institutional trends. Sui’s TVL climbed to $2.2 billion, doubling year-to-date, with monthly active addresses up over 130%. Solana DEX volume has dropped nearly 70% from its January peak, indicating a cooling of ecosystem activity. OpenSea launched Creator Studio 2.0 to enhance multi-chain publishing capabilities. EigenDA launched its V2 mainnet, boosting throughput by approximately 6.7x compared to V1. CBOE is advancing ETP listings for major tokens like SOL and XRP, with potential approval as early as Q4.

This article provides a retrospective on Ethereum's progress over the past ten years. It traces its journey from the inception of smart contracts, through the evolution of sharding and Rollup-based scaling solutions, to the shift toward Proof of Stake and changes in ecosystem governance. The article delivers a thorough analysis of the technical limitations, value capture challenges, and prospective paths ahead, mapping out a vision for the next decade of the world computer.