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Altcoin is one of the most dynamic and controversial sectors in the crypto world. If you already know enough about mainstream coins such as BTC and ETH, you might as well step out of your comfort zone and take an exciting trip to the cutting edge of the crypto industry.

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Gate Research: Global On-Chain RWA Exceeds $15B, Sonic Chain TVL Rises 188% in 7D
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Gate Research: Global On-Chain RWA Exceeds $15B, Sonic Chain TVL Rises 188% in 7D

Gate Research Weekly Report: This week, BTC dropped by 4.07% and ETH fell by 8.56%, with moving averages showing a bearish momentum. An Oklahoma state legislator proposed a Bitcoin Freedom Act that would allow BTC as salary payment. Vitalik outlined Ethereum core development priorities: improving L2 throughput and advancing PeerDAS. Raredex.io launched tokenized rare earth metals real-time trading on Arbitrum. Global on-chain RWAs (Real World Assets) exceeded $15 billion, with over 80,000 asset holders. Sonic Chain's TVL increased by 188% in 7 days, reaching $58.71 million. APT will unlock tokens worth approximately $102 million on January 11th, representing 2.02% of total supply.
2026-04-04 16:24:51
Gate Research: BTC Pullback Triggers Altcoin Decline, U.S. Senate to Create Crypto Committee
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Gate Research: BTC Pullback Triggers Altcoin Decline, U.S. Senate to Create Crypto Committee

Gate Research Daily Report: On January 10, ETH has seen increased net inflows over the past 7 days, with Base network showing strong net inflows. Altcoins experienced a broad pullback following BTC's decline, though AI Framework and Modular Blockchain sectors showed relative resistance to the downtrend. The US Senate has established a dedicated cryptocurrency subcommittee to improve regulation. The 148th Ethereum ACDC meeting: the seventh CL fork or upgrade will be named after the star "Gloas." Russia has begun selling Bitcoin seized in the Infraud case, which may create short-term selling pressure. Modular AI blockchain OG has completed $30 million in funding, which will be used to implement nodes for its decentralized AI platform.
2026-04-04 15:45:44
Gate Research: Sonic TVL Surpasses $100 Million, Azuki to Launch ANIME Token
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Gate Research: Sonic TVL Surpasses $100 Million, Azuki to Launch ANIME Token

Gate Research Daily Report: BTC and ETH continue to experience a tug-of-war between bulls and bears, with no clear direction in the short term. Bitcoin mining difficulty has reached a new high, with the difficulty level reaching 110.45T. Arbitrum and Azuki have jointly launched the anime project, Animecoin. Virtuals Protocol and Animoca Brands have initiated a joint program aimed at investing in AI games. Tether is hiring AI filmmakers and has already employed 30 staff for its AI platform. Web3 social platform Metya has completed strategic funding. The PROM token saw a daily increase of approximately 22.07%, with a circulating market cap of $121 million.
2026-04-04 14:36:49
What is GUNZ?
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What is GUNZ?

Discover GUNZ, a Layer 1 blockchain platform by Gunzilla Games, designed to bring true ownership of in-game assets through NFTs.
2026-04-04 13:51:40
What is Thena (THE)?
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What is Thena (THE)?

Discover Thena, a decentralized exchange and liquidity platform on the BNB Chain, offering innovative tools for trading, governance, and DeFi adoption.
2026-04-04 13:42:13
Gate Research: Bitcoin Tests $90K and Rebounds Sharply, Eclipse TVL Jumps 173% in One Week
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Gate Research: Bitcoin Tests $90K and Rebounds Sharply, Eclipse TVL Jumps 173% in One Week

Gate Research Daily Report: On January 14, BTC price fell 0.20% over the past 24 hours, currently trading at $94,981. Solana's total gas fees over the past 7 days reached $32.23 million, approximately 20% higher than Ethereum's. Eclipse's TVL rose to $23.31 million, marking a 7-day increase of 173%. Bitcoin exchange reserves dropped to 2.35 million BTC, the lowest level in nearly seven years. Web3 cybersecurity company GoPlus announced that its GPS token will undergo TGE on January 16. Usual announced that its 1:1 early unstaking feature will go live on January 14.
2026-04-04 13:37:26
What is NetMind Power? All You Need to Know About NMT
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What is NetMind Power? All You Need to Know About NMT

NetMind Token (NMT) powers the NetMind Power platform, a decentralized computing network leveraging idle GPU resources for AI tasks.
2026-04-04 12:56:10
Gate Research: BTC Rebounds to Break $97,000, USDC Issues 50M More Tokens
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Gate Research: BTC Rebounds to Break $97,000, USDC Issues 50M More Tokens

Gate Research Daily Report: On January 15, Bitcoin price increased by 2.43% to $97,180.9, while Ethereum price rose by 2.48% to $3,230.84. Lido's transaction fees surpassed $2.14 billion, with revenues exceeding $213 million. USDC issued another 50 million tokens, reflecting the ongoing rise in stablecoin demand. The correlation between Bitcoin and tech stocks reached nearly 0.70, the highest in two years. Bio Protocol has partnered with YesNoError and Long COVID Labs to support research on long-term COVID. Genius Group launched a $33 million warrant financing, which will be fully allocated to Bitcoin reserves.
2026-04-04 12:42:17
History of Black Out Drunk Nonsense Alt Seasons
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History of Black Out Drunk Nonsense Alt Seasons

This article reviews the historical "alt-season" phenomenon in the cryptocurrency market, exploring the market's boom and bust across different cycles, including the first "alt-season" in 2012-2013, the ICO craze of 2017, and the rise of DeFi, NFTs, and meme coins in 2021. The author reminds investors of the extreme volatility and high risks in the market, emphasizing the importance of taking profits, risk management, and focusing on long-term investments.
2026-04-04 12:23:23
The Trump Family's WLFI Project: Holdings and Analysis
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The Trump Family's WLFI Project: Holdings and Analysis

This article examines the current state of WLFI (World Liberty Financial), a cryptocurrency project associated with the Trump family. Since its launch in September 2023, WLFI—which claims Trump as its inspiration—has pursued a mission to democratize DeFi. Despite ongoing controversy about its ties to the Trump family, the project has raised $76.5 million. The WLFI multi-signature wallet now holds over $74.5 million in assets, mainly in cryptocurrencies like ETH, WBTC, and AAVE. The team is building partnerships with Aave and Ethena Labs as part of its focus on DeFi development.
2026-04-04 11:45:23
Gate Research: Solayer TVL Reaches New ATH of $434M, as U.S. Congress Addresses Digital Asset Regulation
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Gate Research: Solayer TVL Reaches New ATH of $434M, as U.S. Congress Addresses Digital Asset Regulation

Gate Research Weekly Report: This week, Bitcoin (BTC) showed a V-shaped recovery, reaching the $100,000 mark. In regulatory news, U.S. Senators made digital asset framework legislation a priority for the 119th Congress. Saga formed key partnerships with Virtuals and Eliza Labs to develop Metropolis, a cross-chain AI agent protocol. In technical developments, Pyth Network launched its ultra-low latency oracle, Pyth Lazer, while Solayer achieved a new total value locked (TVL) record of $434M. The Stuttgart Stock Exchange reported that cryptocurrency trading now accounts for approximately 25% of its revenue. Looking ahead, ONDO is scheduled to unlock tokens valued at $2.41B on January 18th.
2026-04-04 11:34:21
What is Function X? All You Need to Know About FX
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What is Function X? All You Need to Know About FX

Function X is a decentralized ecosystem enabling blockchain interoperability, secure data sharing, and DeFi applications for seamless Web3 integration
2026-04-04 11:24:06
Gate Research: SOL Surpasses BNB to Reclaim 5th in Market Cap, XRP Futures Open Interest Hits All-Time High
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Gate Research: SOL Surpasses BNB to Reclaim 5th in Market Cap, XRP Futures Open Interest Hits All-Time High

Gate Research Daily Report: On January 17, the price of BTC increased by 0.77% over the past 24 hours. The price of ETH decreased by 1.55% during the same period. Tonstakers' TVL surpassed $326 million, setting a new all-time high. Over 30% of Ethereum validators have expressed support for increasing the block gas limit. SOL's market capitalization overtook BNB, reclaiming the fifth position. XRP futures open interest reached a record high of $7.7 billion. Swiss state-owned bank PostFinance AG expanded its services by launching staking offerings. Puffer Finance released its Q2 update, introducing a community-driven reward system.
2026-04-04 10:39:10
S Token: Agent S's AI-Driven Memecoin Explained
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S Token: Agent S's AI-Driven Memecoin Explained

Discover S Token, an AI-driven memecoin on the SUI blockchain. Blending meme culture with innovative tech, it unlocks new cryptocurrency and DeFi possibilities.
2026-04-04 09:56:44
Gate Research: TRUMP Token Drives SOL Above $295, Trump Family's WLF Increases ETH Holdings by 4,653
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Gate Research: TRUMP Token Drives SOL Above $295, Trump Family's WLF Increases ETH Holdings by 4,653

Gate Research Daily Report: On January 20, Solana's price and TVL both reached historic highs. Meteora's daily trading volume surpassed $8 billion. World Liberty Financial increased its holdings by 4,653 ETH. Tether partnered with LayerZero to launch the cross-chain stablecoin USDT0. Trump announced a plan to sign an executive order extending TikTok's showdown deadline.
2026-04-04 09:47:46
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