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 What is CoW Protocol? All You Need to Know About COW
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What is CoW Protocol? All You Need to Know About COW

CoW Protocol optimizes decentralized trading by using batch auctions to secure the best prices and protect against MEV (Maximal Extractable Value).
12/9/2024, 6:53:13 AM
What is Time.fun?
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What is Time.fun?

Time.fun is a SocialFi platform that tokenizes time, enabling creators to sell their time as tradable tokens. Fans can buy these tokens to chat, meet one-on-one, or get access to exclusive content. Creators earn income while fans get closer to their idols. Learn how this blockchain-based innovation connects creators and users through tradable Minutes, real-time interactions, and a dynamic supply-demand model. Explore its features, earning potential, and how you can join the future of creator monetization!
12/9/2024, 6:39:52 AM
What is Vanar Chain? All You Need to Know About VANRY
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What is Vanar Chain? All You Need to Know About VANRY

Vanar Chain is a blockchain network focused on privacy, scalability, and efficient cross-chain transactions, supporting DeFi, NFTs, and Web3 apps.
12/9/2024, 6:18:31 AM
What is Ape Express?
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What is Ape Express?

Explore Ape Express, a platform on ApeChain that simplifies meme token creation, deployment, and liquidity management, making token launches accessible and efficient for users.
12/9/2024, 6:04:24 AM
 XRP Surge, A Review of 9 Projects with Related Ecosystems
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XRP Surge, A Review of 9 Projects with Related Ecosystems

Ripple’s XRP continues its massive surge, with the tokens from projects in the XRP ecosystem seeing rapid growth. This article highlights some of the key projects within the XRP ecosystem.
12/9/2024, 4:15:32 AM
Gate Research: BTC Rebounds After Dropping to $91,111, DeFi TVL Hits Record High
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Gate Research: BTC Rebounds After Dropping to $91,111, DeFi TVL Hits Record High

On December 6, the price of BTC plummeted from $99,000 to $91,111 within one hour. However, BTC quickly rebounded and has now risen to around $95,781. The total liquidation amount across all contracts on the network reached approximately $1.007 billion. Due to BTC's sharp price spike, a large number of long positions were liquidated, totaling $806 million. Among them, Bitcoin had the largest liquidation volume, reaching 537 million USDT. Bitcoin's annualized premium reached 20%, the highest level in 8 months. The total value locked (TVL) in DeFi reached $202.7 billion, setting a new all-time high. Donald Trump has appointed David O. Sacks as the White House Director for Cryptocurrency and Artificial Intelligence.
12/6/2024, 1:50:50 PM
What is Comedian (BAN)?
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What is Comedian (BAN)?

Learn about the origin, features, and tokenomics of Comedian (BAN), a meme-based cryptocurrency inspired by Maurizio Cattelan's iconic banana artwork.
12/6/2024, 6:05:35 AM
Gate Research: BTC Breaks $100K Milestone, November Crypto Trading Volume Exceeds $10 Trillion For First Time
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Gate Research: BTC Breaks $100K Milestone, November Crypto Trading Volume Exceeds $10 Trillion For First Time

Gate Research Weekly Report: Bitcoin saw an upward trend this week, rising 8.39% to $100,550, breaking through $100,000 to reach a new all-time high. Support levels should be monitored for potential pullbacks. Over the past 7 days, ETH price increased by 6.16% to $3,852.58, currently in an upward channel with key breakthrough levels to watch. Grayscale has applied to convert its Solana Trust into a spot ETF. Bitcoin's new ATH coincided with surging Coinbase premiums, indicating strong buying power from U.S. market participants. Multiple projects secured funding this week across various sectors including infrastructure, totaling $103 million.
12/6/2024, 3:07:33 AM
Gate Research: South Korean Political Turmoil Triggers Market Volatility, TRX Surges Over 70% in One Day
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Gate Research: South Korean Political Turmoil Triggers Market Volatility, TRX Surges Over 70% in One Day

Gate Research Daily Report( December 4): In the past 24 hours, Bitcoin (BTC) has increased by 0.12%, but due to political turmoil in South Korea, its price briefly dropped below $94,000. Currently, there are six cryptocurrencies with a market capitalization exceeding $100 billion, led by BTC, ETH, and XRP. Bitcoin long-term holders have reduced their positions to a new low, reflecting increased confidence among holders. Paul Atkins, the leading candidate for SEC Chairman under the Trump administration, has been reported to be unwilling to accept the position. Bitcoin is also facing the upcoming UASF proposal, which may lead to a split within the community. Additionally, Union Labs has completed a $14 million Series A funding round, with investments from Gumi Cryptos Capitals, Longhash Ventures, and others.
12/4/2024, 2:46:45 PM
What is ERC-7660?
Beginner

What is ERC-7660?

Click to learn about ERC-7660’s unique approach to solving efficiency and security issues in token management.
12/4/2024, 2:45:21 AM
What is Portal? All You Need to Know About PORTAL
Intermediate

What is Portal? All You Need to Know About PORTAL

Portal is a Web3 platform transforming gaming by connecting games and gamers across blockchains with cross-chain payments and unified experiences.
12/4/2024, 1:37:37 AM
Gate Research:Bitcoin's Illiquid Supply Reaches Record High, WisdomTree Files XRP ETF Application with SEC
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Gate Research:Bitcoin's Illiquid Supply Reaches Record High, WisdomTree Files XRP ETF Application with SEC

Gate Research Daily Report(December 3): On December 3, Bitcoin (BTC) price dropped 1.75% in the last 24 hours, fluctuating within a narrow range of $95,200 to $96,200. XYO saw a single-day increase of over 121%, leading the altcoin market. XRP experienced a liquidation amount of $85.69 million yesterday, making it the cryptocurrency with the highest liquidation amount. Bitcoin mining difficulty increased by 1.59%, setting a new all-time high. Federal Reserve's Williams: The Fed is expected to further lower interest rates. The private key of DeBox's operational account was leaked, resulting in a loss of over 4.87 million BOX tokens and 31 ETH. WisdomTree submitted an XRP ETF application to the U.S. SEC. Digital bank Brighty announced the completion of a $10 million funding round, with Futurecraft Ventures as the investor.
12/3/2024, 2:50:32 PM
Gate Research: XRP Surpasses SOL as Third-Largest Crypto; Ethereum Spot ETF Sees 5 Days of Inflows
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Gate Research: XRP Surpasses SOL as Third-Largest Crypto; Ethereum Spot ETF Sees 5 Days of Inflows

Gate Research Daily Report (December 2): On December 2nd, the price of BTC rose by 0.69% in the past 24 hours, continuing its consolidation upward trend with moving averages in a bullish alignment. The Bitcoin ETF saw a net inflow of $320 million on November 29th, while the Ethereum ETF had a net inflow of $333 million. XRP's market capitalization has surged, surpassing USDT and SOL to become the third-largest cryptocurrency by market cap. The total value locked (TVL) in the Base network has reached $3.719 billion, indicating active trading and stable revenue generation on the platform. Over the past 24 hours, total contract liquidations amounted to $293 million, with XRP, BTC, and ETH leading in liquidation amounts. XRP had liquidations of $45.64 million, BTC followed with $41.43 million, and ETH saw $30.14 million in liquidations. Additionally, New York regulators are preparing to approve Ripple's RLUSD stablecoin, which could launch as early as December 4th, marking a significant step for Ripple in the st
12/2/2024, 3:08:33 PM
Gate Research: 90.8% of ETH Addresses Turn Profitable; Base Chain Records $1.2B Monthly Net Inflow, Surpassing Solana
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Gate Research: 90.8% of ETH Addresses Turn Profitable; Base Chain Records $1.2B Monthly Net Inflow, Surpassing Solana

Gate Research Daily Report: On November 29, the price of BTC increased by 1.42% over the past 24 hours, reaching $96,341. ETH rose by 1.39%, with the current price at $3,578. 90.8% of ETH holding addresses are now in profit. The total amount of liquidations across the network reached approximately $181 million, with long positions comprising $101 million. Base chain saw net inflows of $1.2 billion, surpassing Solana, driven by AI agents facilitating capital movement in the crypto market. The Ethereum Layer 2 ecosystem has seen a strong rebound, with TVL surpassing $50 billion. 21Shares has launched PYTH, ONDO, RNDR, and NEAR ETPs in Europe.
11/30/2024, 2:15:20 AM
What are Tribe and FEI? All You Need to Know About TRIBE
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What are Tribe and FEI? All You Need to Know About TRIBE

TRIBE is the governance token for the Fei Protocol, a decentralized stablecoin platform aiming to provide scalable and stable digital currency.
11/29/2024, 6:33:47 AM

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