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Gate Research Monthly Report: In October, the cryptocurrency market fluctuated between a total market capitalization of $2.2 trillion and $2.5 trillion, impacted by the uncertainty surrounding the U.S. election results and geopolitical tensions. The market displayed a cautious, wait-and-see attitude. Solana saw a significant increase in daily active addresses, reaching 8.17 million on October 29, marking a month-on-month growth rate of 39.7%. The surge in MEME token trading likely contributed to the rise in on-chain active addresses. The Web3 industry attracted a total of 96 funding rounds, raising an impressive $793 million. Among these, the wallet and CeFi sectors were the most active, securing $210 million and $153 million, respectively.

Gate Research's latest October Web3 Industry Funding Report reveals that total Web3 financing in October reached $1.893 billion, representing a year-on-year increase of 211.79% and a month-on-month growth of 324.26%. Stripe's $1.1 billion acquisition of Bridge has become the largest acquisition in the cryptocurrency industry to date. The infrastructure sector secured the highest financing amount, followed by DeFi, underscoring investors' focus on underlying technology and financial innovation. The report also showcases key financing projects, including Bridge, Bluesky, Azra Games, OpenGradient, and Glow.

Gate Research Daily Report (November 15):On November 15, influenced by hawkish comments from Jerome Powell, the prices of cryptocurrency assets saw a significant pullback. The price of BTC dropped by 3.39%, falling below $87,000 at its lowest point. The price of ETH declined by 4.03%, reaching a low of $3,030. SuiNS surged approximately 635.58%, as high-potential investment projects continue to emerge within the Sui ecosystem. Solana's daily DEX trading volume reached 42%, setting a new all-time high. The number of nodes on Network 3 has surpassed that of Helium, ranking 5th globally in the DePIN (Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Network) sector. Tether launched the Hadron platform, which simplifies the asset tokenization process and promotes financial inclusion. Wyden successfully completed a Series B funding round, raising over $16 million, with investors including FiveT Fintech, C3 VC Fund, and others.

The latest weekly hot project roundup from Gate Research highlights the outstanding performance of the public chain ecosystem, with breakthrough developments across multiple chains, including Solana's market share reaching a new high, Base's TVL reaching a record high, and ZetaChain’s collaboration with Google Cloud. Additionally, Immutable's new Passport pre-approved transaction feature allows users to seamlessly conduct transactions within games, enhancing the Web3 gaming experience. Coupled with Bio Protocol’s new sector financing and Robinhood’s relisting of several mainstream cryptocurrencies, these events collectively showcase the overall market's vibrancy.

This week, Gate Research has curated five noteworthy projects: TonVibe 2024 × TonSociety Hackathon, Blockscout Data Platform, Cytonic Multi-VM Blockchain, Colend Decentralized Lending Protocol, and Lumoz Modular Computing Platform. Each project is analyzed in detail, covering its core features, funding milestones, airdrop mechanisms, reward distribution, and participation steps. This selection aims to equip users with concise yet actionable insights into these promising projects and their potential market opportunities.

Gate Research Weekly Review & Outlook: This week, as Trump's key appointments take shape, Bitcoin (BTC) has surged to a record high of $93,000, marking its entry into the $90,000 era. The futures market shows strong bullish sentiment, with call options dominating 63.37% of open interest. The Zoo-Themed sector experienced a remarkable surge, posting a 430.5% increase over the past week. DeltaPrime suffered another attack, resulting in significant on-chain fund movements. In an interesting development, the government of Bhutan revealed its holdings of 12,574 Bitcoins, valued at over one-third of the country's GDP. On the funding front, 19 projects successfully raised a total of $139.55 million this week.

Gate Research Daily Report (November 13):Bitcoin (BTC) experienced a short-term price correction after reaching new highs, with increased volatility due to profit-taking. This may lead to a period of consolidation in the market. Investors are increasingly optimistic that Bitcoin will break the $100,000 mark by year-end, with strong bullish sentiment evident in the options market. Bitcoin has also surpassed silver to become the 8th largest asset globally by market capitalization. On the Ethereum front, Ethereum Foundation researcher Justin Drake proposed a consensus layer upgrade called Beam Chain, designed to improve scalability and performance. Additionally, the Solana Radar Hackathon revealed its winning projects, highlighting the innovative development within the Solana ecosystem.

Gate Research Daily Report (November 12):In the past 24 hours, Bitcoin (BTC) rose by 8.07%, reaching $87,862 and continually breaking all-time highs. On the Ethereum side, mainnet transaction volume reached nearly $60 billion over the past week, marking the highest weekly volume since July . In the altcoin market, segments inspired by Elon Musk and Pump.fun saw gains of 123.8% and 133.2%, respectively, delivering substantial returns. Additionally, Trump plans to appoint pro-crypto figures to his Cabinet, fulfilling his commitment to make the U.S. the "global cryptocurrency capital." BounceBit V2 has also launched, transitioning from a BTC staking project to a cross-chain asset management platform, expanding its service offerings. Overall, with rising prices, increased transaction activity, and a supportive policy environment, the crypto market shows robust momentum.

Gate Research Daily Report (November 11):In the past 24 hours, BTC's price has risen by 4.83%, currently at $81,406, continuously breaking historical highs. Altcoins have shown strong growth, with meme coins performing exceptionally well; the Elon Musk-inspired sector saw an overall increase of 33.4%. SOL's market cap share of the entire cryptocurrency market reached 3.82%, setting a new all-time high. The total stablecoin market cap grew by 3.14% over the past week, now standing at $178.3 billion.

Gate Research Quarterly Report : Market volatility increased in Q3, with an overall decline in August and a rate-cut-driven rebound in September. The total cryptocurrency market cap fluctuated between $2 trillion and $2.5 trillion. BTC ETFs saw net inflows of $4.34 billion, while rising network hash rates drove mining difficulty higher. ETH ETFs experienced net outflows of $523 million this quarter. Total DEX trading volume reached $395 billion, and DeFi protocols generated $191 million in cumulative revenue. In Q3, 324 projects completed funding rounds, with total funding reaching $2.4 billion.

Gate Research Daily Report (November 8): Bitcoin saw a modest increase of 0.38%, fluctuating between $74,500 and $76,800. Despite the Federal Reserve’s latest 25 basis point rate cut, Bitcoin’s upward momentum appears to be slowing. Bitcoin spot ETFs recorded a net inflow of $1.38 billion, setting a new single-day high, while open interest in Bitcoin futures across the network exceeded $46 billion, marking a historic peak. Today, the Sui network saw a net inflow of $26.8 million, contrasting with Ethereum’s net outflow of $91 million. UBS announced the launch of its blockchain-based payment system, UBS Digital Cash, and the UK House of Lords expressed its support for the Digital Asset Property Bill, which aims to clarify the legal status of digital assets.

This week, Gate Research has selected a range of notable projects, including the Solana-based edge computing platform Gradient, the decentralized identity verification protocol Humanity Protocol, the TON ecosystem interactive game PAWS, the Ethereum liquid staking protocol Swell Network, and the Web3 AI agent platform DeAgentAI. This article provides a detailed introduction to each project’s core features, funding background, airdrop and reward distribution, and participation steps, aiming to help users quickly understand these emerging projects and seize potential market opportunities.

Gate Research's latest weekly roundup of hot projects highlights Solana's outstanding performance in the public blockchain ecosystem. PAXOS and Robinhood have launched the Global Dollar Network, injecting new momentum into the stablecoin ecosystem. Concurrently, SushiSwap's Vesting Launch token issuance platform has maintained the popularity of the Meme sector, providing a fairer participation environment for users. The rising difficulty in Bitcoin mining, coupled with Avalon Labs' steadily increasing Total Value Locked (TVL), has propelled the growth of both the BTC and BTCFi ecosystems. These advancements and competitive dynamics underscore the vast potential of blockchain technology in areas like Meme, stablecoins, and public blockchains, offering users more innovative applications and a fairer participation environment.

Gate Research Weekly Review reports, this week, Bitcoin surged to a new all-time high of $76,000, driven by the U.S. presidential election, with a 7-day increase of 3.62%. BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF recorded over $1 billion in trading volume within 20 minutes of opening, indicating sustained optimism from institutional investors toward the crypto market. Additionally, meme coin platform Pump.fun reached a record monthly revenue of $30.5 million in October. The DeFi sector also remained active, with SushiSwap launching a new platform called Vesting Launch, and Avalon Labs' TVL surpassing $1 billion. Meanwhile, SafePal introduced a Telegram crypto wallet that supports Visa cards. This week, a total of 10 projects secured funding totaling $33.84 million, reflecting continued confidence in crypto assets.

Over the past decade, crypto trading demand has soared, with 2021 transaction volumes exceeding $24 trillion, leading to a significant increase in the number of CEXs and DEXs. While CEXs still dominate, DEX market share has grown from 0.33% in 2020 to 11.91% in 2024, showing strong growth potential. DEX platforms excel in niche assets and cross-chain trading, while CEXs enhance user experience through Web3 integration. With TradFi entering the market, crypto trading is poised for new growth momentum.