Altcoins

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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What is ai16z DAO?
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What is ai16z DAO?

Discover how ai16z DAO is revolutionizing venture capital with AI-driven decision-making, blockchain transparency, and community governance.
12/20/2024, 6:09:30 AM
Top 10 Popular Memecoins
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Top 10 Popular Memecoins

Discover the top 10 popular meme coins in the crypto world, including Dogecoin, Shiba Inu, Pepe, and more.
12/20/2024, 5:51:11 AM
Gate Research :  Fewer 2025 Rate Cuts Trigger Market Sell-off; HK Fast-Tracks VATP Licensing
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Gate Research : Fewer 2025 Rate Cuts Trigger Market Sell-off; HK Fast-Tracks VATP Licensing

Gate Research Weekly Review & Outlook: Fed projects two rate cuts in 2025, falling short of market expectations, leading to declines in crypto markets and global stocks. Gate.io ranks fourth globally in 24-hour spot trading volume, up 46.74% from the previous day. HYPE leads the DeFi sector with a 40% increase over the past seven days. Hong Kong's SFC grants licenses to four virtual asset trading platforms through expedited procedures. Clober DEX suffers contract vulnerability attack, losing approximately $500,000. Riot Platforms adds 667 BTC to holdings, bringing total position to $1.8 billion. Metars Genesis token faces major unlock of 10 million tokens next week, investors should monitor closely.
12/20/2024, 2:35:20 AM
Random Sunday Thoughts on "What Comes After Agent Tokenization?"
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Random Sunday Thoughts on "What Comes After Agent Tokenization?"

"Tokenization" is a fascinating concept. It may seem simple, but whenever something is tokenized, it immediately captures people's attention. This article introduces several segments of tokenization trends, how they have evolved, and potential developments to look for next.
12/19/2024, 9:50:26 AM
Hyperliquid Ecosystem Grows: Overview of Hypurr, the Fast-Listing Pump Platform
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Hyperliquid Ecosystem Grows: Overview of Hypurr, the Fast-Listing Pump Platform

This article explores the combination of the Hypurr Fun ecosystem and Hyperliquid. Hyperliquid’s token listing mechanism uses a Dutch auction, where the token price gradually decreases until a successful bid leads to the token being listed on the spot market. Hypurr Fun, acting as a “crowdfunding” platform, allows users to participate in bidding for token listing spots, primarily through its Telegram Bot or web interface.
12/19/2024, 9:35:45 AM
What is Cryowar? All You Need to Know About CWAR
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What is Cryowar? All You Need to Know About CWAR

Cryowar (CWAR) is a real-time multiplayer PVP arena NFT game built on Solana, combining blockchain tech with skill-based combat for immersive gameplay
12/19/2024, 3:12:11 AM
Gate Research: Bitcoin Spot ETF Surpasses Gold in AUM, Ethena TVL Hits All-Time High
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Gate Research: Bitcoin Spot ETF Surpasses Gold in AUM, Ethena TVL Hits All-Time High

Gate Research Daily Report: On December 18, the price of BTC rose by 0.08% in the last 24 hours, while ETH fell by 2.33%. Ethena's TVL (Total Value Locked) surpassed $6 billion, setting a new all-time high. Ohio has proposed a Bitcoin Reserve Bill, recommending the state government to establish a Bitcoin Reserve Fund. The size of the US Bitcoin Spot ETF has now exceeded that of Gold ETF. The TON Foundation, in collaboration with EVAA Protocol, has launched a DeFi incentive program, offering 100,000 TON tokens to support ecosystem growth. Gate has also launched Coinhunt Plan #1, where users can trade popular coins like VANA and MOCA to share $15,000.
12/18/2024, 3:13:42 PM
Crypto Adoption and Web3 Trends
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Crypto Adoption and Web3 Trends

According to Consensys' latest global survey, the cryptocurrency and Web3 sector is showing positive growth trends. While 93% of people globally are aware of cryptocurrencies, understanding of Web3 remains limited. The survey finds that 83% of people are concerned about data privacy, and 80% believe Web2 companies hold too much power. Emerging markets—notably Nigeria, India, and South Africa—demonstrate active participation, while development in Europe and North America lags behind. The survey also reveals that 75% of respondents worry about AI-generated fake content, with 54% believing blockchain technology could help reduce these risks.
12/18/2024, 5:28:39 AM
Gate Research: BTC and ETH Continue Strong Performance, PENGU Token Officially Launched for Trading
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Gate Research: BTC and ETH Continue Strong Performance, PENGU Token Officially Launched for Trading

Gate Research Daily Report: BTC and ETH continue to show strong momentum, with prices repeatedly hitting new highs. Yesterday, a total of $371 million was liquidated, primarily from long positions. GAMESTOP saw a nearly 200% increase in a single day, leading the altcoin sector. Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Hyperliquid ranked in the top three for TVL (Total Value Locked) growth among major blockchains over the past 7 days, with increases of $3.09 billion, $2.22 billion, and $1.87 billion, respectively. MicroStrategy continues to accumulate Bitcoin, having purchased 15,350 BTC last week. Ripple will launch its USD stablecoin, RLUSD, on December 17. The user-generated content-driven open platform Nifty Island has launched an airdrop subscription event.
12/17/2024, 3:52:01 PM
What is BlockDag?
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What is BlockDag?

Discover BlockDag, an innovative blockchain solution that integrates Directed Acyclic Graph (DAG) technology to achieve scalability, security, and decentralization.
12/17/2024, 10:23:06 AM
What is Amnis Finance? All You Need to Know About AMI
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What is Amnis Finance? All You Need to Know About AMI

Amnis Finance pioneers liquid staking on Aptos, with liquid tokens; amAPT and stAPT. Investors can maximize their returns by further staking or providing liquidity with these tokens while still growing their initial APT stake.
12/17/2024, 9:51:59 AM
What is Velodrome Finance? All You Need to Know About VELO
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What is Velodrome Finance? All You Need to Know About VELO

Velodrome Finance is a decentralized exchange and liquidity layer on Optimism, enabling low-cost trading, yield farming, and governance for DeFi.
12/17/2024, 9:41:48 AM
What is IAGON? All You Need to Know About IAG
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What is IAGON? All You Need to Know About IAG

IAGON is a decentralized platform for secure cloud storage and computing, leveraging blockchain and AI to utilize unused storage and computing power.
12/17/2024, 9:36:38 AM
What's next for AI agents: The Third Wave
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What's next for AI agents: The Third Wave

This article delves into investment strategies within the cryptocurrency market, particularly focusing on investment opportunities in AI agents on Solana and altcoins. It analyzes how market sentiment influences investment decisions and proposes a strategy of buying low and selling high during periods of market inefficiency.
12/17/2024, 6:50:34 AM
Gate Research: Bitcoin Price Hits New High; Hyperliquid TVL Up 28%, Jumps to 6th Place
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Gate Research: Bitcoin Price Hits New High; Hyperliquid TVL Up 28%, Jumps to 6th Place

Gate Research Daily Report: On December 16, the price of BTC rose by 2.85% in the past 24 hours, with the current price reaching $104,615.7, continuing to set new historical highs. Ethereum ETFs saw a net inflow of $855 million last week, marking a new record for weekly inflows. The Hyperliquid network's TVL (Total Value Locked) reached $4.401 billion, surpassing the Base network. Pump.fun has accumulated over $300 million in revenue, with a total token issuance of approximately 4.67 million. The FASB's fair value accounting rules have come into effect, accelerating the arrival of the era of corporate Bitcoin reserves. DWF Labs, in collaboration with the Abu Dhabi Blockchain Center, is driving the development of the Web3 ecosystem in the MENA region.
12/16/2024, 4:24:00 PM

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