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This report summarizes blockchain industry developments from December 28 to January 3. Ethena and Berachain launched pre-deposit vaults supporting stablecoin deposits with multiple rewards; Bitcoin's store-of-value market size reached $1.03 trillion, up 85% this year, underscoring its appeal as digital gold; Elon Musk's username change sparked a surge in meme tokens, highlighting the influence of social media on the crypto market; and Uniswap announced the upcoming release of v4 with features like dynamic fees to enhance trading flexibility. The industry continues to see innovations, decentralized ecosystems are growing, and the market outlook remains promising.

This report summarizes blockchain industry trends from December 23 to December 27. Wormhole announced the upcoming launch of its DAO, driving governance and staking rewards. The dYdX community approved a $4 million DEP funding plan to strengthen the decentralized derivatives ecosystem. Gate Group acquired Japan's Coin Master to expand localized services. BIO Protocol proposed “bridge $BIO to Solana“ to enhance liquidity and ecosystem impact. KULR introduced a Bitcoin treasury and purchased approximately 217 bitcoins, reflecting the growing adoption of Bitcoin among enterprises. These developments highlight the convergence of cross-chain ecosystems and traditional enterprises in the crypto space.

This report summarizes the developments in the blockchain industry from December 16 to December 20. The FASB fair value accounting rules have taken effect, accelerating the era of corporate Bitcoin reserves. MicroStrategy continues to increase its BTC holdings, purchasing 15,350 BTC last week. The U.S. Bitcoin spot ETF market cap has surpassed its gold ETH counterpart. Gate.com ranks fourth globally in 24H spot trading volume. MetaMask is expanding its U.S. pilot program of a crypto payment card, allowing U.S. users to pay directly from their wallets. Recent industry developments demonstrate the growing convergence between Bitcoin's ecosystem and traditional markets, signaling significant potential for future growth.

This roundup covers key blockchain industry developments from December 9 to 13. Liquid staking protocols reached a total value locked (TVL) of $70.9 billion, with Lido leading the market. Circle plans to launch CCTP V2 in 2025 to improve cross-chain stablecoin transfers. Magic Eden launched its $ME token airdrop, generating strong market interest. Riot Platforms secured $525 million in financing and expanded its Bitcoin holdings. Grayscale launched new trust funds for Lido and Optimism, attracting investor attention to the Ethereum ecosystem. These developments demonstrate the blockchain industry's continued innovation and growth.

This report rounds up the major developments in the blockchain industry from December 2nd to December 6th. XRP's market cap surged 380%, surpassing USDT to become the third-largest cryptocurrency, while WisdomTree filed an XRP ETF application, promoting financial product innovation. The Bitcoin community showed division over the CTV proposal, highlighting challenges in decentralized governance. Wormhole launched its W token staking program and plans to introduce multi-chain governance, while Tether minted 1 billion USDT, bringing the total circulation to 72.9 billion tokens. These developments demonstrate the continued potential of blockchain technology in finance and governance.

This week, Gate Research's selected airdrop projects include Nordom, Magic Eden, Sandwatch, Namada, and 4EVERLAND. Nordom is accumulating points for future token distribution; Magic Eden has announced the upcoming launch of the ME token airdrop qualification check; Sandwatch has introduced a blockchain-based creative reward program; Namada offers cross-chain privacy trading, with users able to claim mainnet airdrops; and 4EVERLAND will launch a Web3 cloud ecosystem airdrop. These projects offer users diverse early participation opportunities and potential value.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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's latest weekly roundup of hot projects spotlights a surge of innovations in the Solana ecosystem, capturing significant market attention. The successful fundraising of daos.fun, Jupiter's ApePro platform driving TVL growth, the flourishing LSTs market, and the successful launch of sUSD have collectively propelled the Solana ecosystem's rapid expansion. Additionally, the upgrade of Bitcoin sidechain Stacks and Lido V3's successes have injected fresh energy into the wider blockchain industry. These advancements highlight blockchain technology's increasing significance in driving financial innovation and enhancing asset liquidity.

Gate Research's latest weekly summary of trending projects highlights the rapid development in the blockchain industry. ApeChain’s trading volume surged after its launch, and the integration of Cardano with BitcoinOS is bringing more liquidity to the DeFi ecosystem. Meanwhile, GOAT's market cap experienced sharp fluctuations due to a spelling error but quickly rebounded, reflecting strong market interest. Chainbase ranked first among Web3 projects, and AtomOne is adding more value to the Cosmos Hub ecosystem. These events mark significant progress across major projects in ecosystem growth, technological integration, and market response.

Gate Research's weekly popular projects summary covers the DeFi and stablecoin sectors, focusing on Raydium's daily trading volume, Tether's exploration of using USDT for commodity trade financing, Puffer's all-time high in TVL, Ripple's announcement of global partnerships, as well as Celestia's upgrade and Praxis's funding round. This article provides project overviews, event details, and brief analyses to keep users updated on the latest trends in the crypto market.

Gate Research Weekly Review & Outlook: Bitcoin's price fluctuates around $57,400, facing resistance at the MA120 line, while Ethereum oscillates between $2,200 and $3,200. Market funds are predominantly flowing towards Bitcoin. The Gaming Blockchains sector sees multiple projects rising, possibly influenced by TON market expectations. Raydium introduces a "Burn & Earn" feature. Osmosis launches "Polaris," an omnichain DEX expanding beyond Cosmos. Vitalik plans to only publicly mention L2 projects beyond the first stage starting next year. Stacks establishes an Asian foundation with an initial grant of $15 million. Caterpillar Coin suffers a flash loan attack, losing $1.4 million.