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This article will reconstruct the “market scene” of the past four historic crashes based on real data, comparing factors such as the scale of the drop, sentiment indicators, and macroeconomic conditions. It aims to extract a traceable pattern from these extreme moments to help understand and anticipate future events: How does the crypto market bear pressure when risks emerge? And how does it repeatedly reshape its narrative amid systemic shocks?

UniversalX is a cross-chain meme coin trading platform built on Particle Network, enabling gas-free, secure transactions across EVM chains and Solana through a single account, with $23M in funding and growing user adoption.

DeSPIN is a distributed system focused on 3D spatial perception and collaboration. Users are rewarded for contributing spatial data, collectively building an open and fair shared ecosystem. Leveraging core technologies such as computer vision, sensor technology, and machine learning, DeSPIN is widely applied in scenarios like smart city planning, autonomous driving, gaming, logistics, environmental monitoring, and natural resource management.

With its modular network, robust treasury reserves, mETH protocol, and products like Function FBTC, Mantle has emerged as a standout player in the Layer 2 (L2) space. Guided by a clear institutional strategy, Mantle is evolving from a blockchain infrastructure provider into a fair and open platform for innovative finance, thanks to upcoming flagship offerings such as crypto index funds and Mantle Bank, as well as deeper collaboration with institutions.

This article analyzes the value-adding mechanisms, core functionalities, and associated risks of DeFi tokens while exploring future trends. It highlights how technological advancements and ecosystem integration will drive DeFi token expansion but also warns of potential pitfalls.

Gate Research (April 4–10, 2025): Gate Research (April 4–10, 2025): Lens Protocol launched its mainnet (Lens Chain) on April 4. On April 7, Mantra unveiled a $108M fund to boost real-world asset tokenization and DeFi innovation. On April 9, PancakeSwap proposed its Economics 3.0 plan to cut token supply by 20% over five years. On April 10, Tether’s CEO announced plans for a decentralized AI platform launching in June or September, empowering users to control their data.

Gate Research (April 4–10, 2025) : This report provides a comprehensive analysis of key developments in the cryptocurrency market and the broader macroeconomic landscape. On April 10, Trump's suspension of tariffs triggered a broad-based rally in the markets, with U.S. equities and crypto assets rebounding simultaneously—Bitcoin surged past $82,000. On April 9, the SEC dropped its lawsuit against Ripple, coinciding with the launch of the first ETF linked to XRP. On April 8, South Korea's National Pension Service introduced blockchain management to pave the way for broader crypto asset adoption. On the same day, the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission announced that it would allow staking services for spot virtual asset ETFs, with limits to enhance risk control. On April 6, the SEC began reviewing digital asset policies from the Biden era, signaling a potential move toward regulatory easing. On April 4, the U.S. March nonfarm payroll report significantly beat expectations, highlighting continued resili

This article summarizes the author's own investment experience and concentrated research results in the field of stablecoins, and provides an in-depth interpretation of the topic of stablecoin returns.

This article analyzes the two core pillars of stablecoins: asset reserves and channel distribution. It emphasizes the decisive role of distribution channels in the success of stablecoins. Through specific case studies—such as Binance’s endorsement of FDUSD and Circle covering payment channel fees for USDC—the article reveals the practical competitive logic of the stablecoin market.

Gate Research Weekly Report: This week, BTC and ETH prices remained range-bound under the influence of tariff policy developments. Trump's announcement of a 90-day suspension on tariffs for most countries briefly lifted global market sentiment, with Bitcoin briefly surpassing $82,000 and demonstrating strengthened appeal as a hedge asset. Meanwhile, the SEC approved options trading for spot Ethereum ETFs, opening new channels for institutional investors to participate in the Ethereum ecosystem—potentially signaling deeper structural changes ahead. On the technical front, Bitcoin's average daily hashrate exceeded 1 Zetahash/s for the first time, marking a new high in both network security and decentralization. Filament Finance was hit by a security breach resulting in losses of over $570,000, exposing weaknesses in the security frameworks of emerging projects. Lastly, the Babylon blockchain is officially launching its mainnet today, potentially opening a new chapter for Bitcoin staking applications.

This report applies the BARD framework (Belief, Action, Resilience, Density) to systematically evaluate the community health of 18 leading Layer 1 blockchains in 2024–2025. Covering ecosystems like Ethereum, Bitcoin, and Solana, it assesses real community dynamics through developer activity, cultural cohesion, resilience, and participation. The findings highlight that early-stage projects naturally score lower in Action and Resilience, while mature ecosystems tend to show stronger cohesion after enduring market cycles.

This article provides an in-depth analysis of nine major U.S. stock market bear markets over the past 50 years. It explores each bear cycle’s timeline, scale of decline, underlying causes, and turning points. The article distills essential strategies for navigating bear markets: avoid leverage, ensure downside resilience, build positions gradually, and maintain sufficient liquidity. It also emphasizes that market reversals typically require a triggering “event,” encouraging investors to seize opportunities when key signals—such as policy shifts or trade negotiations—emerge. Ultimately, the article concludes that the U.S. economic fundamentals remain strong, and bear markets may present valuable investment opportunities.

A deep dive into Solana's technological advantages, ecosystem layout, and future prospects: understanding why it is a strong contender for next-generation blockchain infrastructure.

This article emphasizes the importance of cautious token issuance, ensuring product-market fit (PMF) is achieved before launching. It warns against blindly issuing tokens during bearish market conditions and highlights that token issuance should not merely cater to short-term speculation or investor pressure but focus on long-term value creation and user growth.

Pendle has emerged as the leading fixed income protocol in the DeFi space, redefining the sector through its innovative fixed-rate products. In 2024, the protocol grew 20-fold and captured over 50% of the total value locked (TVL) in the yield sector. In 2025, Pendle plans to expand into new markets through deployments on Solana, Hyperliquid, and TON. Its Citadel initiative targets institutional capital, while the Boros project ventures into the perpetual yield market. As the stablecoin and tokenized asset markets continue to grow, Pendle is positioned to become the fixed income infrastructure for the next wave of asset issuance.