Airdrop

Gate Research Weekly Report: After a sharp sell-off, the market has entered a consolidation phase, with BTC and ETH still capped by key moving averages. Capital is rotating back into high-beta sectors such as AI, signaling a modest recovery in risk appetite. Ethereum’s staking ratio has surpassed 30%, reaching a new all-time high and pointing to ongoing supply contraction and a rebalancing of liquidity structures. Zerohash’s integration with Monad and USDC is advancing the deployment of stablecoin payment infrastructure at the L1 level. Tether’s U.S. Treasury holdings continue to expand, accelerating the integration of stablecoins into the short-term interest rate system. Overall crypto market capitalization continues to decline, indicating that the market remains in a near-term de-risking phase. Meanwhile, Anchorage has completed a strategic financing round of approximately $100 million, with participation from Tether.

Gate Research Report: From July 8 to 21, 2025, the crypto market experienced a notable upswing, driven by a combination of favorable policy developments and strong technical momentum. The game-focused public chain CROSS led the rally with a remarkable 476% gain, while GAL, SUSHI, and other tokens saw significant volume-driven price increases, attracting short-term capital inflows. Large-cap assets like ETC remained stable, serving as liquidity anchors. The market overall maintained a pattern of “theme-based rotation and mid-to-large cap resilience,” with volume surges continuing to be a key indicator of sentiment. Meanwhile, airdrop campaigns from projects such as Orochi, Gradient, OneFootball, and Fleek have recently gone live. This article outlines participation methods to help users capture potential upside and rebound-related opportunities.

From Kaito to Cookie.fun, from “talk-to-earn” airdrops to attention trading — InfoFi is redefining the value logic of information. This article explains what InfoFi is, how to participate, its leading projects, and how it could reshape the narrative boundaries between DeFi and SocialFi. Includes a step-by-step participation guide and key tips to avoid pitfalls, helping you unlock the practical playbook for this emerging sector.

Gate Research Daily Report: On April 22, Bitcoin rose 0.9% to $88,056, with a market dominance of 63.6%, reaching a four-year high. Ethereum fell 3.8% to $1,575. Market risk-aversion sentiment intensified, with gold breaking through $3,480. The Bank of Korea is advancing stablecoin regulatory legislation, Circle has launched a global payment network, and Base chain's daily token creation volume has surpassed Solana for the first time. Pump.fun's graduation rate has rebounded.

Gate Research Daily Report: On April 21, Bitcoin rose 2.4% to $87,400, and Ethereum increased 0.49% to $1,631, reflecting a gradual recovery in market sentiment. Vitalik Buterin proposed replacing the EVM with RISC-V, potentially ushering in a new wave of technological revolution for Ethereum's execution layer. Canary Capital is seeking approval to launch a staked TRX ETF, signaling the accelerating integration of crypto assets into the traditional financial system. Global retail giant SPAR is piloting crypto payments in Switzerland, further expanding real-world use cases. Hyperliquid is rapidly emerging in the on-chain derivatives market, commanding nearly 70% market share. Tether users have surpassed 450 million, with stablecoin growth remaining robust.

Gate Research: This week, Huddle01, Mint Blockchain, Gradient Network, and ByteNova have all presented opportunities for users to engage with the Web3 ecosystem. Huddle01 is a Web3-based decentralized video conferencing platform where users can earn points by completing social tasks, missions, interacting with applications, collecting badges, and inviting friends. Mint Blockchain, a Layer 2 blockchain focused on the NFT ecosystem, is distributing its airdrop in phases to MintID stakers, GreenID users, and Mint Expedition participants. Gradient Network, a decentralized edge computing platform built on Solana, allows users to earn points through registration, completing tasks, installing browser extensions, and inviting friends. ByteNova, a decentralized edge AI ecosystem, enables users to earn points by connecting wallets and social accounts, inviting friends, completing tasks, and checking in daily—these points will later be converted into rewards. All of these projects are in their early stages of developmen

Gate Research Daily Report: April 18: Bitcoin is priced at $84,927, while Ethereum edged up to $1,587.17. Solana's DEX trading volume surpassed Ethereum, ranking first across all chains. Circle Research released the Refund Protocol. Ethereum transaction fees hit a five-year low, and the DeFi market lost nearly $49 billion in Q1. Slovenia proposes a 25% crypto tax.

This article explores the role of tokens as underwriting tools for user behavior in the crypto space, and analyzes airdrop mining, token incentive design, and how gamifying and financializing user behavior can drive effective user acquisition and retention.

Gate Research Daily Report: April 16, The crypto market remained in a choppy trading range today, with Bitcoin slipping 1.54% to $83,782 and Ethereum falling 1.97% to $1,603.38. TRON reported a record-setting $760 million in Q1 revenue, signaling continued strength in on-chain activity and its stablecoin ecosystem. DeFi lending demand surged significantly, while centralized crypto lending (CeFi) saw a steep 68% decline from its 2022 peak, further highlighting the shift toward decentralized finance. On Solana, PumpSwap hit a new all-time high in daily trading volume, driven by a sharp rise in user engagement and transaction activity. Meanwhile, Polygon introduced AggLayer, a cross-chain value aggregation layer aimed at building a new paradigm for an "Internet of Value" across blockchain networks. Solana also upgraded its network by raising the per-block compute limit, boosting performance and continuing its push for scalability.

This article introduces eight of the latest testnet projects that offer potential or confirmed airdrop opportunities and can be interacted with at zero cost. Projects include Huddle01, Recall, Irys, RISE, Somnia, Seismic, Seal and MultipliFi. Each project has a detailed interactive guide covering steps such as connecting a wallet, claiming test tokens, completing specific tasks, and more. These projects cover decentralized platforms, blockchain expansion solutions, key management services, multi-chain revenue agreements and other fields, attracting the attention of many well-known investment institutions.

Gate Research Weekly Report: This week, cryptocurrency prices entered a recovery phase after a rebound, maintaining a consolidation range. Soneium collaborated with EigenLayer to launch a 10-second Fast Finality Layer, marking a significant improvement in L2 performance. KiloEx fell victim to a flash loan attack losing $7 million, highlighting ongoing DeFi security concerns. Bitcoin miners sold more than 40% of their March BTC production, while sUSD faced an escalating depegging risk that sparked market panic. In a positive development, Panama's capital city became the first to accept cryptocurrency for payments.

Gate Research Daily Report: April 15, Bitcoin at $85,284, Ethereum at $1,641.76. Digital asset funds see $7.2B in 3-week outflows. Canada to launch first Solana spot ETFs with staking. Ethereum leads Q1 dApp revenue with over $1B. Bitcoin implied volatility surges as markets remain uncertain on trade policy. JPMorgan launches GBP blockchain accounts to expand global settlement capabilities.

Gate Research Daily Report: April 14, Bitcoin declined to $84,514, while Ethereum fell to $1,619. Despite the broader market pullback, on-chain activity remains strong, with Ethereum setting a new record by processing $1.18 trillion in stablecoin transfers over the past 30 days—highlighting continued capital flow and user engagement. In contrast, the NFT market continues to shrink, as both trading volumes and active user numbers have declined sharply. The SEC has proposed a new crypto regulatory sandbox, signaling a potential shift toward more flexible and innovation-friendly policymaking. At the same time, Pump.fun has seen its daily trading volume collapse by 99%, and its token "graduation rate" has slowed significantly, reflecting a cooling of speculative fervor on the Solana network. Amid these developments, Gate.com has announced a major brand revamp, unveiling its new Chinese name "Damen" (meaning "The Gate"), which represents its commitment to embracing the next wave of growth in the Web3 era.

Gate Research Daily Report: On April 10, Bitcoin fell to $79,733 and Ethereum to $1,535. Gate.com released its Q1 2025 report. Trump repealed crypto tax rules, marking the first official crypto legislation. Tokenized gold trading volume hit a two-year high. AVAX may gain mainstream ETF access, and top altcoins XCN, AERGO, and ZRC posted notable gains.

Gate Research Weekly Report: This week, BTC and ETH prices remained range-bound under the influence of tariff policy developments. Trump's announcement of a 90-day suspension on tariffs for most countries briefly lifted global market sentiment, with Bitcoin briefly surpassing $82,000 and demonstrating strengthened appeal as a hedge asset. Meanwhile, the SEC approved options trading for spot Ethereum ETFs, opening new channels for institutional investors to participate in the Ethereum ecosystem—potentially signaling deeper structural changes ahead. On the technical front, Bitcoin's average daily hashrate exceeded 1 Zetahash/s for the first time, marking a new high in both network security and decentralization. Filament Finance was hit by a security breach resulting in losses of over $570,000, exposing weaknesses in the security frameworks of emerging projects. Lastly, the Babylon blockchain is officially launching its mainnet today, potentially opening a new chapter for Bitcoin staking applications.