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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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What is Metal DAO? All You Need to Know About MTL
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What is Metal DAO? All You Need to Know About MTL

Metal DAO (MTL) is a utility and governance token for the Metal ecosystem, powering Metal L2 scaling, reducing fees, and governing the XMD stablecoin.
12/16/2024, 4:15:05 PM
What is Phoenix? All You Need to Know About PHB
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What is Phoenix? All You Need to Know About PHB

Phoenix is a blockchain ecosystem focused on AI-driven applications, enabling secure data sharing, privacy, and advanced analytics across industries.
12/16/2024, 4:05:00 PM
 2024 Altcoin Season Investment Guide: 6 Key Positioning Strategies and Market Signals
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2024 Altcoin Season Investment Guide: 6 Key Positioning Strategies and Market Signals

The 2024 altcoin season is here! This article analyzes market cycles, capital flow, and BTC dominance trends, offering 6 strategies to help you capitalize on the altcoin surge.
12/16/2024, 4:39:08 AM
Gate Research: Trump Family Ventures into Ethereum Ecosystem, Aave Protocol Achieves Record-High TVL
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Gate Research: Trump Family Ventures into Ethereum Ecosystem, Aave Protocol Achieves Record-High TVL

Gate Research Daily Report: On December 13, BTC experienced a 1.10% decline over 24 hours, reaching a peak price of $102,503 and currently trading at $99,994. Altcoin sectors such as RWA (Real World Assets), Oracle, and Lending/Borrowing Protocols saw gains of 18.3%, 17.6%, and 10.7%, respectively. U.S. Producer Price Index (PPI) and initial jobless claims data exceeded expectations, raising the probability of a 25-basis-point rate cut in December to 96.7%. Grayscale has launched trust funds for Optimism and Lido. A Republican representative from Texas has introduced a bill to establish a strategic Bitcoin reserve. The Trump family's cryptocurrency initiative has intensified its focus on DeFi, increasing holdings in ETH, AAVE, and LINK. The Avalanche Foundation announced it has raised $250 million through a private token sale to support its blockchain platform.
12/13/2024, 4:30:20 PM
Gate Research: A Comprehensive Analysis: Memes and the Secrets to Driving Traffic in the Crypto Industry
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Gate Research: A Comprehensive Analysis: Memes and the Secrets to Driving Traffic in the Crypto Industry

As the U.S. election concludes, 2024 is also closing. Reflecting on this year's crypto bull market, Meme has been an unavoidable topic. From BOME at the start of the year, MAGA in the middle, to GOAT at the end, Memecoin has generated new hot topics every quarter, sustaining the industry's momentum. Belgian scholar Francis Paul Heylighen proposed in 1998 that meme culture consists of four stages, including "assimilation," "retention," "expression," and "transmission." On a deeper level, meme culture's popularity can be attributed to its alignment with the uses and gratifications theory proposed by British communication scholar McQuail.
12/13/2024, 3:03:39 PM
Gate Research: Global Active Wallets Exceed 400M, BTC & ETH ETFs Record 10 Days of Consecutive Inflows
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Gate Research: Global Active Wallets Exceed 400M, BTC & ETH ETFs Record 10 Days of Consecutive Inflows

Gate Research Weekly Review & Outlook: This week, BTC faced resistance in its upward movement, with prices fluctuating around $100,000. The total inflow of ETH ETFs set a new record at $698 million, and BlackRock increased its ETH holdings by $500 million. AI Meme coins led the altcoin sector, with ELIZA and ai16z rising by 80.33% and 45.17%, respectively. Riot Platforms completed $525 million in financing, further advancing its Bitcoin acquisition plans. The number of active global wallet addresses surpassed 400 million, indicating steady progress in crypto adoption. Gaming infrastructure and publisher Xterio launched a large-scale $XTER points reward campaign.
12/13/2024, 12:55:44 AM
What is Seraph?
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What is Seraph?

Explore Seraph, a modern action RPG that combines the excitement of dungeon crawling with blockchain technology to ensure secure asset ownership and economic model.
12/12/2024, 3:30:43 PM
What is vvaifu.fun? All You Need to Know About $VVAIFU
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What is vvaifu.fun? All You Need to Know About $VVAIFU

$VVAIFU, the core token of vvaifu.fun, an AI Agent-based token issuance platform built on Solana, has garnered significant attention, with its market cap soaring from $1 million to $200 million in less than 5 days.
12/12/2024, 8:20:38 AM
Gate Research: Ethereum Spot ETF Holdings Surpass Total Layer 2 Holdings, Magic Eden Airdrop Boosts NFT Market Revival
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Gate Research: Ethereum Spot ETF Holdings Surpass Total Layer 2 Holdings, Magic Eden Airdrop Boosts NFT Market Revival

Gate Research Daily Report: December 11 notes a short-term downtrend in BTC prices, with key support at $91,111 and resistance at $99,000. Caution is advised regarding technical level breakouts amid market fluctuations. While market sentiment for BTC and ETH remains stable, it leans bearish, with liquidations predominantly affecting long positions. ETH ETF holdings have surpassed Layer 2 solutions, reflecting a mix of institutional preference and technological potential. The crypto market shows significant sector divergence, with the RWA and NFT sectors leading gains. Microsoft shareholders voted against a Bitcoin investment proposal. Meanwhile, El Salvador and Argentina have signed an agreement to collaborate on advancing the cryptocurrency industry. Additionally, the Magic Eden $ME airdrop has launched to enthusiastic market reception.
12/11/2024, 2:56:31 PM
What is Wen? All You Need to Know About WEN
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What is Wen? All You Need to Know About WEN

Wen (WEN) is a Solana memecoin tied to the NFT "A Love Letter to Wen Bros," offering fractional ownership and traded like standard tokens.
12/11/2024, 5:29:31 AM
What is Tomi?
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What is Tomi?

Discover Tomi, a decentralized internet ecosystem combining Web2 reliability and Web3 innovation. Learn about TomiNet, tDNS, TOMI tokens, governance through TomiDAO
12/11/2024, 5:20:30 AM
Gate Research: Altcoins See Major Pullback, Over $1.6 Billion in Long Positions Liquidated
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Gate Research: Altcoins See Major Pullback, Over $1.6 Billion in Long Positions Liquidated

Gate Research Daily Report: BTC price has been fluctuating in recent days, with a 3.29% drop in the past 24 hours, as both bulls and bears fiercely compete. Altcoins saw broad declines, with Layer2, DeFi, and meme sectors falling by more than 10%. The total liquidation amount across the network reached $1.79 billion, with long positions accounting for $1.62 billion. Russian lawmakers have proposed the creation of a national Bitcoin reserve to counter economic sanctions. Last week, digital asset investment products recorded a net inflow of $3.85 billion, setting a record for the largest single-week inflow in history. Bitcoin lending platform Lava raised $10 million in Series A funding. Magic Eden will begin airdrop claims on December 10.
12/10/2024, 2:50:16 PM
Why did the decentralized exchange Hyperliquid quickly gain popularity?
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Why did the decentralized exchange Hyperliquid quickly gain popularity?

Hyperliquid rapidly emerged in just two years, becoming one of the leading protocols in the crypto derivatives market. This article explores what sets Hyperliquid apart and the future plans following the launch of HYPE.
12/10/2024, 9:10:31 AM
Gate Research: Bitcoin's Market Share Falls to 53.8%, Ethereum Spot ETFs See 10 Straight Days of Net Inflows
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Gate Research: Bitcoin's Market Share Falls to 53.8%, Ethereum Spot ETFs See 10 Straight Days of Net Inflows

Gate Research Daily Report:December 9 As of December 9, Bitcoin's price has been fluctuating within a narrow range around $100,000, with the market maintaining a balance between long and short positions. The total net inflow for Bitcoin spot ETFs was $377 million, while Ethereum spot ETFs saw a net inflow of $83.76 million. The "altcoin season" may have arrived, as the market capitalization of tokens other than Bitcoin and Ethereum has exceeded 30%. The total value locked (TVL) in liquidity staking protocols has reached $70.9 billion. The Cat-Themed, Privacy Coins, and The Boy's Club sectors saw changes of +7.0%, +6.2%, and +4.2%, respectively. Trump has stated that he does not plan to replace Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, and the probability of a rate cut by the Fed in December exceeds 83%. Interlace completed a $10 million Series B1 funding round, with participation from Bitrock Capital, Robinhood, and others.
12/9/2024, 3:04:48 PM
What is Act I: The AI Prophecy?
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What is Act I: The AI Prophecy?

Discover Act I: The AI Prophecy, a decentralized platform blending AI and blockchain. Learn about its origins, key features, community-driven mission.
12/9/2024, 7:09:35 AM

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