Blockchain

AminoChain is a blockchain-based platform designed to improve biobanking by connecting medical institutions and researchers in a decentralized network. It facilitates secure and transparent sharing of biospecimens while enabling patients to retain control over their samples. The platform enhances the efficiency of medical research through streamlined collaboration and access to data.

KernelDAO enhances blockchain security and staking efficiency through restaking, liquid staking, and automated yield strategies.

Gate Research (April 11–17, 2025): April 14, Solana raises block computation limit and upgrades network performance. April 15, EigenLayer launches mainnet slashing. April 16, Polygon’s AggLayer builds a “value internet.” April 17, Sony Soneium and EigenLayer slash blockchain finality time by 98%, setting a new L2 benchmark.

The 2008 financial crisis gave birth to the earliest believers in Bitcoin. The "suicide" of the legal currency system in 2025 will also promote the growth of stablecoins on the chain, especially non-USD, non-full reserve interest-bearing stablecoins (YBS, Yield-Bearing Stablecoins). However, non-full-reserve stablecoins are still theoretically envisioned, and the aftermath of the Luna-UST collapse in 2022 is still lingering. However, driven by capital efficiency, partial-reserve stablecoins will definitely become the mainstream of the market. Non-US dollar stablecoins are still in the experimental stage, and the global currency status of the US dollar is still widely recognized. In order to maintain industrial production capacity and employment, the RMB will not actively internationalize on a large scale, and replacing the US dollar will be a very long process.

The VIX has soared above 60, signalling extreme market fear. This article analyzes the historical correlation between the VIX and risk assets, explores how U.S. equities and Bitcoin typically behave during high-VIX environments, and offers strategic insights across different VIX ranges to help investors capture rebound opportunities.

This article provides an in-depth analysis of how BitBonds incorporate Bitcoin into the U.S. Treasury system through a "budget-neutral" approach. It explores the potential implications for fiscal stability, the crypto market, and the global financial order, revealing practical pathways and risk boundaries in the fusion of cryptocurrency with sovereign credit.

This article examines two major challenges posed by high interest rates: a looming "$9 trillion Treasury maturity wall" and over $500 billion in commercial real estate loans coming due. Both are putting pressure on the Trump administration to push for rate cuts in order to ease refinancing burdens. The article also discusses how the growing adoption of stablecoins could act as a key catalyst for the next crypto bull run, with coverage of U.S. stablecoin legislation progress, accelerating institutional involvement, and the rapid evolution of multiple stablecoin initiatives.

Discover how Kakarot leverages Cairo to build an EVM-compatible zk-Rollup, pushing the boundaries of Ethereum Layer 2 scaling with innovative features like native account abstraction. Explore the protocol’s mission to prove, scale, and innovate within the Ethereum ecosystem.

Plastic Labs has announced the completion of a $5.35 million Pre-Seed funding round and launched its personalized AI identity platform, Honcho. Honcho aims to provide personalized solutions for large language model (LLM) applications, helping developers easily implement personalization through a plug-and-play approach. It addresses the common challenge developers face of building user modeling from scratch by offering rich and persistent user profiles.

This article explores how stablecoins can reshape the monetary base through the "narrow banking model." It analyzes their interference with commercial bank deposits and the Federal Reserve's monetary policy transmission mechanisms. It also assesses the potential integration and competition between stablecoins and fractional reserve banking systems, as well as their interaction with the development paths of Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs).

This article explores the key trends and challenges in the current cryptocurrency market. The author analyzes Bitcoin's position under macroeconomic pressure, discussing the debate over whether it's a risk asset or a safe haven. The article also evaluates Ethereum's current development status and its potential as a productive asset. Additionally, the article discusses emerging productive assets like Hyperliquid's HYPE, and the evolution of DAO governance models. Given the current uncertain macroeconomic environment, the author suggests focusing on development opportunities in new projects.

Lens Chain is a decentralized social protocol centered on user ownership. The article outlines Lens Chain's core technology stack, which includes ZKSync's elastic chain and Avail DA layer. These technologies provide key benefits for users and developers: wallet-less login, low-cost transactions, and true content ownership. Developed by Aave's founder, Lens has secured $46 million in funding to build an open, free Web3 social network ecosystem.

Merlin Chain’s independent online line has been online for 30 days, TVL has reached an astonishing level, and Merlin ecological projects have announced important actions. Learn about the latest developments in projects such as MerlinSwap, Dragonverse Neo, UniCross, Surf Protocol, and bitSmileyDeFi, and their contributions to the Bitcoin second-layer network.

sUSD depegged to $0.8388, highlighting stability challenges during Synthetix's mechanism adjustment phase. This article analyzes the market turbulence triggered by SIP-420, SNX volatility, and potential dip-buying opportunities, while assessing stablecoin risks and possible recovery paths.

This article delves into Malaysia's approach to defining, taxing, and regulating cryptocurrencies, offering detailed insights into their legal status, tax collection methods, and the historical and future trajectory of regulatory policies.