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This week, Gate Research's selected airdrop projects include the ZK hardware acceleration project Cysic Network, the Bitcoin-based DeFi project Portal, the shared computing protocol Bless, the edge intelligence network 375ai, and the multi-chain metaverse WORLD3. Cysic has launched a testnet event where users can participate as validators or provers; Portal offers privacy-protected decentralized trading features; Bless builds a computational network through shared device resources; 375ai focuses on privacy innovations in edge computing; and WORLD3 combines blockchain with gaming to launch a reward activity. These projects provide users with a wealth of early participation opportunities.

The latest weekly hot project roundup from Gate Research highlights the key developments in the blockchain industry from November 25 to November 29. Avalanche launched the Avalanche9000 testnet and established a $40 million incentive program. Supra announced the launch of its mainnet and TGE on November 27. CBOE is set to introduce the first spot Bitcoin ETF index options on December 2, driving innovation in crypto financial products. TON released TON Teleport BTC, integrating Bitcoin with the TON ecosystem, while Pump.fun accounted for over 62% of DEX trading volume within the Solana ecosystem. These advancements highlight the immense potential of blockchain technology in public blockchains and financial innovation.

Gate Research Weekly Review & Outlook reports, this week, BTC price fluctuated widely, ranging mainly between $90,500 and $99,500. ETH surged 18.14%, currently trading at $3,603.7, strongly breaking through the $3,500 resistance level. XLM led the altcoin sector with a seven-day gain of 102.7%. Pump.fun suspended its live streaming feature on November 26 pending improvements to its review mechanism. The platform captured over 62% of Solana ecosystem DEX trading volume in November. Partior secured $20 million in Series B1 funding on November 27, with several traditional financial institutions participating. Next week, SUI tokens worth $221 million are scheduled to be unlocked.

Gate Research Daily Report(November 27): Over the past 24 hours, BTC has fallen by 2.62%, reaching a low of $90,800 and testing the $90,000 mark. Recently listed on major exchanges, MEMEFI has performed exceptionally well, achieving a single-day increase of 85.22% and leading the altcoin sector. The total amount of staked ETH has surpassed 34 million, with Lido maintaining market leadership. According to Arkham data, Donald Trump holds over $5.4 million in crypto assets, with Ethereum accounting for the largest share. The integrated public blockchain Supra has announced that its mainnet and TGE will go live on November 27. Meanwhile, Uniswap v4 has launched the largest bug bounty program in blockchain history, offering a maximum reward of $15.5 million.

After experiencing rapid growth and a bubble burst, GameFi began recovering toward the end of 2023. In 2024, the success of projects like Pixels, Hamster Kombat, and Catizen, along with promotional strategies such as token airdrops, brought GameFi back into the spotlight. This report delves into the 2024 GameFi market, analyzing funding data, token performance, and the development of different public chains to uncover the trajectory of GameFi and its future prospects.

Gate Research Daily Report(November 26): On November 26, BTC experienced a noticeable pullback from its recent highs, briefly falling below $92,000 and recording a 24-hour decline of 4.98%. ETH demonstrated strong performance, repeatedly testing the upper resistance level of $3,500, with a 24-hour gain of 1.60%. PUFFER surged with a single-day increase of over 37%. The supply of USDT on the Ethereum network surpassed that of the Tron network, marking the first time since June 2022. The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) plans to implement a cryptocurrency regulatory framework by 2026. MicroStrategy invested $5.4 billion to acquire an additional 55,500 BTC, bringing its total holdings to over 380,000 BTC. Meanwhile, the Avalanche 9000 testnet launched, offering developers a $40 million incentive program.

Gate Research Daily Report (November 25 ): BTC and ETH prices continue to fluctuate at high levels, trading at $97,900 and $3,361, respectively. Altcoins, particularly in the metaverse and gaming sectors, performed strongly over the weekend. The Fear & Greed Index remains in the "Extreme Greed" zone. Solana's DEX daily trading volume surpassed $6 billion, capturing a 45% market share. CBOE is set to launch the first spot Bitcoin ETF index options on December 2. Additionally, last Friday saw significant institutional inflows, with Bitcoin spot ETFs recording $490 million in net inflows and Ethereum spot ETFs attracting $91.21 million. This highlights robust institutional interest. Investors are advised to remain cautious of market volatility and changes in regulatory policies.

Gate Research Daily Report: On November 22, the cryptocurrency market demonstrated strong momentum, with BTC rising 4.31% and ETH surging 9.33% in the past 24 hours. The total cryptocurrency market capitalization reached an all-time high of $3.24 trillion. The Fear & Greed Index increased from 82 to 94, indicating the market remains in a state of greed. Ethereum's recent on-chain transaction volume surged to $7.13 billion, marking a yearly high. Progress on Solana's spot ETF approval has been smooth, driving SOL's price up nearly 7%. Stablecoin monthly inflows also hit a record high, potentially fueling Bitcoin's price rally. Additionally, Stripe and USDC entered the Aptos ecosystem, marking a new milestone in cross-chain payments and DeFi.

This paper explores Trump’s 2024 victory and its impact on the crypto market. His pro-crypto policies, Bitcoin ETF approval, and institutional support have driven price surges. Promises to ban CBDCs, support Bitcoin mining, and lower taxes position him as the first pro-crypto president, with Bitcoin projected to hit $100K by 2024’s end.

This week, Gate Research has curated a selection of noteworthy projects, including the Sonicx TikTok Mini App Web3 application, the Lisk Ethereum Layer 2 network, the Sui ecosystem domain project SuiNS, the Nodepay decentralized bandwidth-sharing network, and the SynFutures decentralized derivatives exchange. Each project is analyzed in detail, covering its core features, ecosystem advantages, airdrop activities, and participation methods. This selection aims to help users seize new market opportunities in a timely manner.

The latest weekly hot project roundup from Gate Research highlights the key developments in the blockchain industry from November 18 to November 21. Significant progress has been made in various sectors, including public blockchains, DeFi, and GameFi. Notably, in the public blockchain ecosystem, Chainlink launched the "Chainlink Runtime Environment (CRE)" standard framework, Raydium achieved a record-high $11.31 million in fee revenue, and dYdX Unlimited officially launched, supporting permissionless markets. Additionally, Stripe and USDC joined the Aptos ecosystem, marking a new milestone for cross-chain payments and DeFi. These achievements highlight ongoing innovation in blockchain technology across multiple fields, offering users more application scenarios and development opportunities.

This week, BTC prices hit multiple new highs, reaching a 7-day peak of $94,643.6, with buying pressure continuing to strengthen. ETH showed relative weakness, with a weekly decline of 4.93%, remaining in a weak oscillating trend overall. Crypto asset management company Bitwise registered a Solana ETF in Delaware, USA, following its earlier application for an XRP ETF. USDT's market cap surpassed $130 billion, marking a historical high and reflecting increased capital inflow into the crypto market. Cryptocurrency lending platform Polter Finance suffered a hacker attack, resulting in a $12 million loss. Meanwhile, the crypto gambling platform Monkey Tilt completed a $30 million financing round, led by Pantera Capital.

Gate Research Daily Report(November 20) : BTC reached a new all-time high of $93,888. IBIT's first-day trading volume reached nearly $1.9 billion, with bullish options accounting for over 80% of the market. JUNO surged 273% in a single day, leading the altcoin sector. Meanwhile, the launch of the new token ELIZA by Andreessen Horowitz (ai16z) has sparked a "case sensitivity" debate within the community, intensifying tensions between autonomy and centralized control. The circulating supply of USDe has exceeded 3.3 billion tokens, reflecting rising market enthusiasm. Paxos has announced the acquisition of Membrane Finance to expand its presence in the European market. In other news, stablecoin company Noble has completed a $15 million Series A funding round led by Paradigm, further underscoring the growing importance of stablecoin infrastructure.

Gate Research Daily Report (November 19): After multiple rounds of Bitcoin price surges, the cryptocurrency market is experiencing sectoral rotations, with Ethereum and certain altcoins seeing compensatory growth. Over the past 24 hours, ETH rose by 4.26%, while BTC saw a more modest increase of 0.67%. Key segments such as DeSci, Sports, and Metaverse recorded impressive gains of 58.12%, 14.38%, and 13.94%, respectively. In an intriguing development, Vitalik Buterin visited a Thai zoo, sparking interest in the meme coin sector, with Ethereum-based MOO DENG leading the rally. BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) options are slated to officially launch on Tuesday, November 19. Additionally, Bitcoin mining firm Marathon Digital Holdings announced plans to issue $700 million in convertible notes, with part of the proceeds earmarked for purchasing Bitcoin.

Gate Research Daily Report (November 18): Over the past 24 hours, Bitcoin's price has decreased by 0.79%, currently trading at $90,477, showing signs of consolidation at high levels. The net outflow from U.S. Bitcoin spot ETFs is approximately $370 million, while Ethereum spot ETFs have seen a net outflow of $59.87 million. Bitcoin miners' reserves have continued to decline, dropping to around 1.8 million BTC, the lowest in three years. Meanwhile, the Total Value Locked (TVL) in the Sui ecosystem has surpassed $1.6 billion, setting a new all-time high. The DEXX platform experienced a security breach due to improper management of its official private key, resulting in a private key leak and total losses close to $20 million. Between November 15 and November 18, two projects announced successful funding rounds, raising over $2 million in total.