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Unichain TVL Surge: A Carefully Orchestrated Liquidity Event or the Start of a New DeFi Era?
Intermediate

Unichain TVL Surge: A Carefully Orchestrated Liquidity Event or the Start of a New DeFi Era?

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.
4/22/2025, 7:01:26 AM
AC Unveiled: DeFi Stagnation, Ethereum at a Crossroads, and the Art of Building in Crypto
Advanced

AC Unveiled: DeFi Stagnation, Ethereum at a Crossroads, and the Art of Building in Crypto

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.
4/22/2025, 6:52:58 AM
CAKE Tokenomics 3.0: A Comprehensive Overhaul of Mechanisms and Governance Models
Intermediate

CAKE Tokenomics 3.0: A Comprehensive Overhaul of Mechanisms and Governance Models

This article not only analyzes the background and specific contents of the proposal but also explores its impact on various stakeholders, community perspectives, and key points of contention. The proposal suggests an annual inflation reduction target of about 4%, the removal of the current CAKE staking, veCAKE, and related yield-sharing mechanisms, and the introduction of new buyback and burn mechanisms.
4/22/2025, 3:04:51 AM
Where is Onchain Volume Rotating? (Jan24-Mar25)
Intermediate

Where is Onchain Volume Rotating? (Jan24-Mar25)

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the inter-chain rotation pattern of DeFi trading volumes from Q1 2024 to Q1 2025: DEX activity peaks have receded, Solana's top five native protocols are leading the charge, Hyperliquid has staged a comeback in the derivatives market, and Base and Ethereum are demonstrating long-term stickiness. A must-read report for understanding on-chain capital migration trends.
4/22/2025, 1:53:08 AM
What Is Space and Time (SXT)?
Intermediate

What Is Space and Time (SXT)?

Learn more about Space and Time and its unique multi-layer architecture.
4/21/2025, 7:26:01 AM
10 Observations on DeFi Amid Repealed Broker Rules and CAKE Governance Attacks
Intermediate

10 Observations on DeFi Amid Repealed Broker Rules and CAKE Governance Attacks

From the sUSD depegging and the CAKE governance attack to the repeal of the U.S. DeFi broker rule, this article offers 10 deep insights into key DeFi events and structural issues, revealing the risks and opportunities during a pivotal transition for the sector.
4/21/2025, 7:25:27 AM
What is PlaysOut?
Intermediate

What is PlaysOut?

Discover what PlaysOut is, how it works, and why it's reshaping mini-game distribution across Web2 and Web3 platforms. Learn about its features, roadmap, investment details, and future plans.
4/21/2025, 6:16:14 AM
What is TrendX?
Intermediate

What is TrendX?

Discover what TrendX is, how it works, and why it's gaining attention in the Web3 space. Explore its AI-powered trading tools, dual-token system (TTA & XTTA), key features, and full roadmap.
4/21/2025, 6:00:16 AM
SwarmNode: The Future of Serverless AI Agent Deployment
Intermediate

SwarmNode: The Future of Serverless AI Agent Deployment

Discover SwarmNode, a serverless AI agent deployment platform powered by the SNAI token. Learn how it simplifies cloud-based agent orchestration, reduces costs, and empowers developers with scalable, real-time automation tools.
4/21/2025, 5:33:38 AM
Spending $80 Million To “Subsidize” Growth—Uniswap May Be Moving A Bit Too Fast
Intermediate

Spending $80 Million To “Subsidize” Growth—Uniswap May Be Moving A Bit Too Fast

Uniswap has launched a liquidity incentive program worth up to $80 million, aiming to boost the growth of v4 and Unichain. This move has sparked intense community debate around capital efficiency, risk management, and long-term returns. This article provides a comprehensive analysis of the proposal, technical architecture, critical voices, and ways for users to participate—helping you make an informed judgment on this bold growth bet.
4/21/2025, 2:31:32 AM
Amid 125% Tariff Panic, Is DeFi Becoming the New Safe Haven?
Intermediate

Amid 125% Tariff Panic, Is DeFi Becoming the New Safe Haven?

This article explores whether decentralized finance (DeFi) is regaining its role as a safe haven amid escalating U.S.-China trade tensions. It also examines how, in times of growing market uncertainty, capital tends to favor structurally predictable paths—such as the renewed interest in staking-based products.
4/21/2025, 2:06:46 AM
What is GoMining? All You Need to Know
Intermediate

What is GoMining? All You Need to Know

GoMining offers digital Bitcoin hashrate ownership via Digital Miners on TON, SOLANA, ETH, and BNB (Binance Smart Chain), eliminating physical mining infrastructure needs.
4/20/2025, 4:08:12 PM
Introduction to Yield Basis: A New Project by Curve Founder
Beginner

Introduction to Yield Basis: A New Project by Curve Founder

This article provides an in-depth introduction to Yield Basis, a new project launched by Curve’s founder. It covers the project’s background and core philosophy, its innovative mechanisms, technical architecture, unique advantages, as well as future development prospects and potential challenges.
4/20/2025, 2:59:33 PM
Gate Research: The New Crypto Order Under a Tariff Storm — Structural Shifts and Opportunities in Stablecoins, RWA, and DeFi
Advanced

Gate Research: The New Crypto Order Under a Tariff Storm — Structural Shifts and Opportunities in Stablecoins, RWA, and DeFi

This article explores how reciprocal tariff policies affect global financial markets through macroeconomic transmission mechanisms. It further analyzes their impact on the ecosystems of stablecoins, real-world assets (RWAs), and decentralized finance (DeFi), examining both the underlying mechanisms and the potential risks and opportunities involved.
4/18/2025, 6:45:09 AM
Gate Research: Berachain and Its PoL Consensus -- Who Still Believes in the Public Blockchain Narrative?
Intermediate

Gate Research: Berachain and Its PoL Consensus -- Who Still Believes in the Public Blockchain Narrative?

This report presents an in-depth analysis of emerging Layer 1 blockchain Berachain, centered on its innovative Proof of Liquidity (PoL) consensus mechanism. It explores the project’s architecture, tokenomics, ecosystem protocols, TVL dynamics, and governance model. The report also highlights structural risks such as inflation pressure, TVL concentration, and a potential innovation slowdown, while assessing whether Berachain can evolve into a sustainable, liquidity-driven public chain paradigm through continued DeFi and dApp ecosystem development.
4/18/2025, 6:12:17 AM

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