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A Comprehensive Overview of the Top 10 AI Agents
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A Comprehensive Overview of the Top 10 AI Agents

While many AI Agents in the market share similar features, some stand out by offering unique experiences. This article ranks the Top 10 AI Agents (in no particular order) based on market popularity, project innovation, token value, and transaction volume to help users stay informed.
1/9/2025, 3:59:31 PM
Gate Research: Crypto Market Experiences Broad Pullback, Solana DEX Volume Surpasses Ethereum and Base
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Gate Research: Crypto Market Experiences Broad Pullback, Solana DEX Volume Surpasses Ethereum and Base

Gate Research Daily Report: On January 8, the prices of BTC, ETH, and altcoins experienced a comprehensive pullback. The number of Bitcoins held by enterprises increased by 2.24 times, while exchange balances significantly decreased. The 24-hour DEX trading volume on the Solana chain reached $3.98 billion, significantly surpassing the combined total of Ethereum and Base at $2.913 billion, reflecting the market's enthusiasm for DEX platforms on this chain.
1/8/2025, 4:03:49 PM
Detailed Analysis of $PENGU: Behind the Universal and Equitable Airdrop, It Might Be More Than Just a Memecoin
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Detailed Analysis of $PENGU: Behind the Universal and Equitable Airdrop, It Might Be More Than Just a Memecoin

As the second-largest NFT project by market cap, Pudgy Penguins recently launched its $PENGU token, generating widespread market interest. Since its July 2021 launch, the project has undergone leadership changes, with CEO Luca Netz now steering ecosystem development through diverse offerings—from physical toys to gaming platforms. The $PENGU token features a total supply of 88.888 billion and will operate across multiple blockchains. Through IP development and strategic partnerships, the team seeks to establish Pudgy Penguins as both a global brand and crypto industry mascot.
1/8/2025, 10:37:02 AM
What is Polygon 2.0?
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What is Polygon 2.0?

This video offers an overview of Polygon's development and technological innovations. Originally known as Matic, Polygon was launched in 2017 to address Ethereum's scalability issues. It has since evolved into a key Layer 2 solution within the Ethereum ecosystem. The video details how Polygon operates, including its sidechain technology and interoperability with Ethereum. It emphasizes the launch of Polygon 2.0, a major upgrade featuring zkEVM technology that greatly enhances network performance and security. The video also covers the transition from MATIC to POL tokens, explaining how the new token improves network functionality and user experience. Overall, this video thoroughly demonstrates how Polygon blockchain continues to lead in the Web3 space through ongoing innovation.
1/8/2025, 5:24:21 AM
Gate Research: SUI TVL Hits $2B All-Time High, Netherlands Grants MiCA Licenses to 4 Companies
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Gate Research: SUI TVL Hits $2B All-Time High, Netherlands Grants MiCA Licenses to 4 Companies

Gate Research Daily Report: On January 7, Bitcoin and Ethereum prices increased by 2.86% and 0.38%, respectively. Pump.fun now accounts for 70% of the token issuance on the Solana network. The total value locked (TVL) in SUI has surpassed $2 billion, reaching a new all-time high. Zksync Era's TVL surged to $172 million. Dutch regulators have issued EU MiCA licenses to four companies. Bedrock launched the uniBTC Berachain Vault, supporting a cross-chain reward mechanism.
1/7/2025, 2:36:56 PM
What is AI Companions? All You Need to Know About AIC
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What is AI Companions? All You Need to Know About AIC

AI Companions is a blockchain-based platform providing AI-driven virtual companions for social interaction, entertainment, and personal growth.
1/7/2025, 6:43:18 AM
What is Sender?
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What is Sender?

Discover Sender Network: an AI-powered blockchain platform simplifying on-chain interactions with the ASI token. Learn its features, roadmap, and investment potential.
1/7/2025, 6:27:01 AM
Gate Research: USD0 Market Cap Surpasses $1.8B, Ranks in the Top 5 Stablecoins; Raydium Trading Volume Surpasses Uniswap
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Gate Research: USD0 Market Cap Surpasses $1.8B, Ranks in the Top 5 Stablecoins; Raydium Trading Volume Surpasses Uniswap

Gate Research Daily Report: On January 6, BTC price increased by 0.73% in the past 24 hours, reaching $98,824.8. The S&P 500 index rose by 1.26%, the Dow Jones index increased by 0.80%, and the Nasdaq index climbed by 1.67%. USD0's market cap surpassed $1.81 billion, securing a spot in the top five of the stablecoin market. Raydium's trading volume surpassed Uniswap, showcasing the strong momentum of the Solana ecosystem. Swellchain's TVL exceeded $334 million, with significant user growth. Solana launched the quantum-resistant Vault, enhancing security protection. Pump Science is about to release a new experimental compound token, driving decentralized anti-aging research.
1/7/2025, 12:59:02 AM
Gate Research: Ethereum and Solana Dominate DeSci, Base Hits 3 Million Daily Active Addresses
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Gate Research: Ethereum and Solana Dominate DeSci, Base Hits 3 Million Daily Active Addresses

Gate Research Daily Report: On January 3, BTC is currently trending within an upward channel, with a 24-hour price increase of 2.51%. ETH has broken through the significant resistance level of $3,430, with a 24-hour price increase of 2.66%. Ethereum and Solana jointly host 58% of the relevant projects in the DeSci field. The number of daily active addresses on the Base network has reached 3 million, marking a new historical high. Uniswap Labs announced that the v4 version is about to be launched, which will introduce significant architectural changes. The re-staking protocol Solayer has announced the establishment of a foundation and the release of its governance token, LAYER. Blockchain game publisher Xterio revealed its tokenomics model, with a total supply of 1 billion for the core token XTER.
1/3/2025, 2:56:18 PM
Gate Research:  AI Agents Lead Year-End Rally, Musk's Name Change Spurs Memecoin Surge
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Gate Research: AI Agents Lead Year-End Rally, Musk's Name Change Spurs Memecoin Surge

Gate Research Weekly Report: This week, BTC found strong support around $92,500, with the market in a wait-and-see phase. ETH traded in a narrow range between $3,300 and $3,400, with overall trading volume declining. The AI Agent sector showed impressive performance over the New Year, with AI16Z gaining approximately 136.5% in the past 7 days. Elon Musk briefly changed his X platform account name to "Kekius Maximus" before reverting it within 48 hours. Shiba Inu plans to launch the TREAT token in early 2025. Base chain reached a new daily transaction volume record, exceeding 13.3 million on January 1st. Unichain mainnet plans to go live with permissionless fault proofs on January 6th, 2025.
1/3/2025, 2:59:30 AM
Detailed Explanation of TROY AI: Integrating Asset Issuance, Trading, and Governance to Fully Unlock Consumer AI Potential
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Detailed Explanation of TROY AI: Integrating Asset Issuance, Trading, and Governance to Fully Unlock Consumer AI Potential

Facing the surging wave of AI, TROY AI has decisively chosen to transform itself, evolving from a hybrid intelligent asset management platform with a GameFi ecosystem into an AI-driven decentralized ecosystem dedicated to democratizing AI development and usage. This article will comprehensively analyze the project’s team background, development history, core technical architecture, ecosystem products, and tokenomics, providing users with a detailed understanding of its past, present, and future development.
1/2/2025, 10:30:16 AM
What is Telegram Game Dotcoin?
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What is Telegram Game Dotcoin?

This article provides an in-depth introduction to Dotcoin, including its gameplay, how to earn income, strategies for maximizing rewards, and an investment analysis of its advantages and risks.
1/2/2025, 9:51:35 AM
Gate Research: Crypto VC Investment Up 28% YoY in 2024, DEX Trading Volumes Reach Record Highs
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Gate Research: Crypto VC Investment Up 28% YoY in 2024, DEX Trading Volumes Reach Record Highs

Gate Research Daily Report: BTC dropped by 1.35%, and the double-bottom support level remains under test. ETH fell by 2.36%, with market sentiment staying cautious and showing no signs of a breakout. In 2024, total crypto venture capital reached $13.7 billion, marking a 28% year-on-year increase, reflecting strong confidence from the capital markets in the industry. DEX trading volume hit a historic high, highlighting the strong vitality of the decentralized ecosystem. The estimated storage value of Bitcoin has reached $1.03 trillion, reflecting an 85% increase this year. The Hyper mainnet staking function has been launched, offering users more opportunities to participate and earn. The industry is experiencing both innovation and market momentum, and its future outlook remains promising.
12/31/2024, 3:04:48 PM
 Can Knowledge Be Mined? Exploring the Decentralized Knowledge Graph OriginTrail
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Can Knowledge Be Mined? Exploring the Decentralized Knowledge Graph OriginTrail

Origin Trail, a project launched in 2017, is now associated with the trending AI wave. This article explores what Origin Trail is, its connection with NeuroWeb, the concept of knowledge mining, the project’s future prospects, why it has such high activity on Polkadot parachains, and details about its related tokens, $TRAC and $NEURO.
12/31/2024, 2:22:20 PM
Gate Research: Stablecoin Market Tops $200B, Ethena and Berachain Launch Pre-Deposit Vault
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Gate Research: Stablecoin Market Tops $200B, Ethena and Berachain Launch Pre-Deposit Vault

Gate Research Daily Report: Over the past 24 hours, BTC price dropped by 1.63%, exhibiting a clear downward trend, while ETH price slightly declined by 0.48%, remaining within a consolidation range. The total stablecoin market cap surpassed $200 billion, with USDT continuing to dominate the market. Managed token pools' TVL exceeded $1.1 billion, reflecting increased ecosystem activity. Ethena partnered with Berachain to launch deposit Vaults, introducing a new ecosystem reward model. Meanwhile, Sophon's mainnet entered Phase Two mining, optimizing reward mechanisms to drive ecosystem growth. Despite market volatility, the crypto market remains active as ecosystem platforms continue to innovate, injecting new growth momentum into the market.
12/30/2024, 3:58:24 PM

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