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Solana testnet deploys quantum-safe signatures, with network processing speed dropping by about 90%

Project Eleven and the Solana Foundation deployed quantum-safe signatures on a testnet. Initial results show their size is 20–40 times larger than existing signatures, causing transaction speeds to drop by 90%. Solana’s public-key design exposes it to higher quantum-attack risk, surpassing Bitcoin and Ethereum. Although the latter are looking for secure solutions, Solana is already leading in quantum-safe experiments.
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GateNews·4m ago

Whale Trader “First Set 10 Big Goals” Places a Limit Order at $67k to Go Long on BTC

Gate News message, April 4, whale trader "set 10 big goals first" posted on the X platform showing its long positions, indicating it has again gone long on Bitcoin, with a limit price of 67023.8 USD. The account has recently drawn attention for the accuracy of its market outlook, but its trade screenshots come from a centralized exchange and cannot be verified for authenticity; users should exercise caution, assess the information carefully, and be mindful of risks.
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GateNews·2h ago

Naoris Protocol's quantum-resistant blockchain goes live as Bitcoin and Ethereum face 'Q-Day' threats

Naoris Protocol launched a quantum-resistant blockchain, designed to secure transactions against future quantum threats. It utilizes post-quantum cryptography and has validated over 100 million transactions, preparing to protect digital assets despite vulnerabilities in existing systems like Bitcoin and Ethereum.
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CoinDesk·2h ago

CryptoQuant: Ethereum derivatives market net traders trading volume turns positive, buyer pressure reaches $104 million

On April 4, CryptoQuant analyst Darkfrost posted a message, pointing out that the Ethereum derivatives market is showing a “structural change.” The net trader execution volume has turned positive for the first time, with buy-side pressure in control, which could help form a market bottom and may kick off a new round of upside.
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GateNews·3h ago

Bitcoin whales and sharks posted daily losses exceeding $300 million in Q1, with cumulative losses of $30.9 billion within the year

According to Glassnode data, in the first quarter of 2023, the average daily losses for “sharks” holding between 100 and 1,000 BTC and “giant whales” holding between 1,000 and 10,000 BTC were 188.5 million and $147.5 million, respectively, totaling approximately $337 million. Meanwhile, the year-to-date cumulative losses have already reached $30.9 billion, approaching the level of the 2022 bear market. Long-term holders’ average daily losses are still around $200 million, with the market affected by macro risks and weakening confidence.
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GateNews·4h ago

VanEck Research Director: BTC derivative protective demand hits the 99th percentile historically, signaling a potential contrarian long setup

VanEck Research head Matthew Sigel said that demand for hedging in the Bitcoin derivatives market has reached the 99th percentile in history, suggesting that it may be suitable to establish long positions. At the same time, he warned that high capital expenditures in the artificial intelligence sector could put pressure on the market, especially in the S&P 500.
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GateNews·4h ago