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Gate Research: Rebound Begins|Institutional On-Chain Infra Accelerates
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Gate Research: Rebound Begins|Institutional On-Chain Infra Accelerates

Gate Research Daily Report: On March 24, the crypto market as a whole entered a corrective rebound phase. BTC and ETH strengthened in tandem, but the Fear and Greed Index remained in the Extreme Fear zone. The current recovery is still primarily capital-driven, and market sentiment has not fully warmed up. On the market board, ANON, CSPR, and LIGHT ranked as the top three gainers among assets with a market cap exceeding 10 million USD, corresponding respectively to the three niche sectors of AI DeFi assistants, enterprise-grade public chains, and Bitcoin infrastructure. Incremental funds are conducting structural rotations around high-recognition themes. At the industry level, the partnership between Deloitte Canada and Stablecorp, Nasdaq’s tokenized collateral integration with Talos, and the on-chain risk control collaboration between Bluprynt and Kroll show that institutional-grade infrastructure such as stablecoins, collateral management, and compliance trust layers continues to advance steadily.
2026-03-24 11:58:52
What Is Lombard (BARD)? A Comprehensive Guide to the DeFi and Asset Management Platform
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What Is Lombard (BARD)? A Comprehensive Guide to the DeFi and Asset Management Platform

Lombard (BARD) is a decentralized finance platform designed for asset management and yield optimization. Its core objective is to enable efficient capital allocation and risk control through on-chain protocols and automated strategies.
2026-03-24 11:58:51
Lombard (BARD) Tokenomics Explained: Incentive Mechanisms, Governance Power, and Ecosystem Growth Flywheel
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Lombard (BARD) Tokenomics Explained: Incentive Mechanisms, Governance Power, and Ecosystem Growth Flywheel

Lombard (BARD) is a DeFi protocol focused on unlocking and reusing Bitcoin liquidity. Its core token, BARD, connects LBTC assets with on-chain financial activity through incentive mechanisms, governance participation, and value capture.
2026-03-24 11:58:51
Lombard (BARD) Tokenomics Explained: Incentive Mechanisms, Governance Power, and Ecosystem Growth Flywheel
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Lombard (BARD) Tokenomics Explained: Incentive Mechanisms, Governance Power, and Ecosystem Growth Flywheel

Lombard is a decentralized protocol focused on cross-chain asset liquidity and security infrastructure. Its core design uses the BARD token to establish a scalable governance system, gradually shifting control from the core team to the community while aligning on-chain decision-making with economic incentives.
2026-03-24 11:58:51
Gate Research: Market Enters Defensive Phase | Tokenized Gold Enters Standardization Phase
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Gate Research: Market Enters Defensive Phase | Tokenized Gold Enters Standardization Phase

Gate Research Daily Report: On March 23, the rebound in BTC and ETH failed to sustain upward momentum, with capital returning to defensive positioning and overall risk appetite remaining subdued. Altcoins did not see broad-based expansion, and market opportunities were mainly concentrated in short-term rotation across high-volatility sectors. SIREN, BR, and BANANAS31 respectively represent active capital flows in the AI Agent, BTCFi, and BNB Chain meme segments. At the industry level, tokenized gold is progressing toward a standardized infrastructure phase, while connections between payment networks and capital market infrastructure continue to deepen. Meanwhile, competition in the stablecoin space is gradually shifting from issuance to treasury and capital management capabilities.
2026-03-24 11:58:51
What Is BASED Ahead of Its TGE? A Full Analysis of the On-Chain Super App Model and Tokenomics
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What Is BASED Ahead of Its TGE? A Full Analysis of the On-Chain Super App Model and Tokenomics

The BASED token is set to launch its Token Generation Event (TGE) on March 30. Based.one serves as an on-chain Super App that combines trading, prediction markets, and payment functionalities. This article offers a comprehensive analysis of the project’s architecture, product logic, and token model.
2026-03-24 11:58:49
How Midnight Enables a Privacy Blockchain: Zero Knowledge Proofs and Programmable Privacy Explained
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How Midnight Enables a Privacy Blockchain: Zero Knowledge Proofs and Programmable Privacy Explained

Midnight is a privacy-focused blockchain network developed by Input Output Global and serves as an important infrastructure component within the Cardano ecosystem. Through technologies such as zero knowledge proofs, a dual state ledger architecture, and programmable privacy mechanisms, the network enables blockchain applications to protect sensitive data while maintaining verifiability.
2026-03-24 11:58:47
Gate Research Institute: Market Maintains Bitcoin-Led Momentum | Oracle's AI Data Center Strategy Fuels Soaring Stock Prices
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Gate Research Institute: Market Maintains Bitcoin-Led Momentum | Oracle's AI Data Center Strategy Fuels Soaring Stock Prices

Gate Research Institute: Over the past 24 hours, BTC briefly climbed above $71,000, but following a sharp drop and quick rebound during the U.S. market session, it settled back near $69,300. ETH rapidly declined from $2,070 to $2,010 and remains in a recovery phase. Altcoins showed weakness, with most lagging behind BTC, while the Fear & Greed Index remains in the extreme fear range. HUMA, NAORIS, and ARIA saw gains of 50.13%, 39.38%, and 29.02%, respectively, fueled by AI-related narratives. Additionally, Oracle’s earnings beat expectations, driving its share price up nearly 8% after hours, and both Hyperliquid and Circle announced significant product updates.
2026-03-24 11:58:44
How Does Chainlink Work? A Deep Dive into the Decentralized Oracle Mechanism
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How Does Chainlink Work? A Deep Dive into the Decentralized Oracle Mechanism

Chainlink plays a crucial role in Web3 applications by bridging real world information and blockchain smart contracts. It allows contracts to rely on off chain data to execute complex logic while still preserving deterministic execution.
2026-03-24 11:58:36
How Does Monad Achieve High Performance? A Deep Dive into Its Core Technical Architecture
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How Does Monad Achieve High Performance? A Deep Dive into Its Core Technical Architecture

Monad is a high performance, low latency EVM compatible Layer1 blockchain designed to dramatically increase throughput and confirmation speed while preserving full Ethereum Virtual Machine compatibility. Rather than relying on Layer2 scaling or modular designs, Monad fundamentally restructures both the execution and consensus layers. Through parallel transaction execution, an optimized BFT consensus mechanism, and an asynchronous block processing model, it delivers architectural level performance breakthroughs beyond traditional public chains.
2026-03-24 11:58:35
Paparazzi Up Over 60% in 24 Hours | Monad Launches Multiple Ecosystem Initiatives
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Paparazzi Up Over 60% in 24 Hours | Monad Launches Multiple Ecosystem Initiatives

Gate Research Daily Report: On November 28, BTC saw a clear volume-driven breakout after several days of wide-range consolidation; ETH remains in a strong market structure; GT continues to maintain a solid short-term uptrend; and BBT became the spotlight with an impressive +83.14% surge. MegaETH issued full refunds due to disorganized pre-deposit fundraising and plans to relaunch its cross-chain bridge. The Monad mainnet has officially gone live, with multiple ecosystem projects releasing new earning opportunities. Meanwhile, Ethereum has raised its block gas limit to 60 million, reaching record-high throughput ahead of the upcoming Fusaka upgrade.
2026-03-24 11:58:10
Gate Research: Plasma Token Down 90% From Early Peak | Bitcoin Faces $13.6B in Monthly Options Expiry
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Gate Research: Plasma Token Down 90% From Early Peak | Bitcoin Faces $13.6B in Monthly Options Expiry

Gate Research Weekly Report: BTC and ETH have both reclaimed key psychological levels at $90,000 and $3,000, respectively, signaling a clear recovery in market sentiment. Funds are rotating across multiple sectors, including exchange tokens, Layer-1s, and meme coins. S&P downgraded Tether–USDT’s stability rating to “Weak” but Stable; the Cosmos community has initiated a new ATOM token proposal, reigniting debate over token-economic risks; and Ethereum co-founder Vitalik donated to privacy-focused communication efforts. Plasma’s token has fallen 90% from its early peak, with the project still far from delivering on its ambitious promises. Bitcoin faces a $13.6 billion monthly options expiry this Friday, with 77% of open interest sitting out-of-the-money. Resulting hedging flows may continue to amplify short-term volatility.
2026-03-24 11:58:10
Gate Research: USDe TVL Drops Over 50% From October | Q3 Crypto VC Funding Hits Three-Year High
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Gate Research: USDe TVL Drops Over 50% From October | Q3 Crypto VC Funding Hits Three-Year High

Gate Research Daily Report: On November 26, the crypto market stabilized amid extreme fear, with the Fear & Greed Index remaining at 15. BTC rose 0.57% while ETH gained 0.79%. Among top movers, Monad (+43.61%) saw strong inflows driven by its mainnet launch and rapid ecosystem deployment; Story Network (+21.66%) rallied on the launch of prediction markets, the migration of education and cultural datasets on-chain, and support from a publicly listed company; ICNT (+20.80%) gained traction following the release of its Q4 network metrics and the announcement of its “4-layer cloud stack.”At the industry level, Circle Arc introduced Gateway to enhance cross-chain USDC liquidity; crypto venture funding climbed to $4.59B in Q3, though capital remained highly concentrated; and USDe TVL drops to $7.6 billion, more than halving from its October level.
2026-03-24 11:58:09
Gate Research: U.S. Treasury Open Interest Hits All-Time High|AVAX One Purchases 9.37M AVAX for Approximately $110 Million
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Gate Research: U.S. Treasury Open Interest Hits All-Time High|AVAX One Purchases 9.37M AVAX for Approximately $110 Million

Gate Research Daily Report: Bitcoin rebounded after stabilizing around the $86,000 level, likely supported by renewed expectations of rate cuts; Ethereum began a recovery on Tuesday after consolidating for several days in the $2,700–$2,800 range. PIPPIN surged 103.36%, driven by renewed popularity of its AI-themed narrative and meme storytelling within trader communities; L3’s recent rally—up 82.58% in the past 24 hours—was fueled primarily by its token-scarcity model. AVAX One spent approximately $110 million to acquire 9.37 million AVAX, while CME U.S. Treasury open interest hit a record high, signaling a decline in investor risk appetite.
2026-03-24 11:58:09
Gate Research: Ethena Q3 Fee Revenue Hits Record High|Rumble Wallet Launches with BTC Tipping Support
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Gate Research: Ethena Q3 Fee Revenue Hits Record High|Rumble Wallet Launches with BTC Tipping Support

Gate Research Daily Report: On November 24, BTC’s current price has retraced to around $86,600. If it continues to break below the short-term moving average support, it may face further downside toward the $85,800–$84,500 support range. ETH showed a slightly bearish consolidation pattern, encountering resistance around $2,840 and currently oscillating near $2,780. Ethena’s Q3 fee revenue hit a record high, surpassing $150 million; video-sharing platform Rumble launched the Rumble Wallet, supporting BTC, XAUT, and USDT tipping; and Wormhole Labs introduced Sunrise, bringing assets like MON into the Solana ecosystem.
2026-03-24 11:58:09
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