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Strategy pioneered the DAT model, and by 2025, Ethereum DATs have sparked a new wave of staking activity. The core logic of the DAT model is a “finance–buy–refinance” cycle, forming a self-reinforcing flywheel. The attractiveness and risk profile of a DAT in capital markets are jointly determined by per-share token holdings, underlying asset prices, and mNAV. The Ethereum DAT model has evolved from merely being a token holder to becoming a network participant and yield generator. Based on the DAT Sustainability Five-Force Model, the conclusion is that only DATs with robust capital structures, transparent financial disclosure, and clear strategic positioning can truly survive market cycles.

Gate Research Daily Report: On October 17, the crypto market came under pressure, with major assets broadly declining. BTC fell 1.87%, while ETH dropped 1.70%, both maintaining weak, range-bound structures. A few thematic tokens, however, bucked the trend — XPIN surged 133.33% driven by multi-chain collaboration and mainnet expectations; ZKC rose 56.23% on mainnet progress and real-time proof updates; and KGEN gained 43.22% following its token launch and ecosystem partnership news. Meanwhile, Ethereum remained the top ecosystem by developer count, Tokenized Gold hit a new market cap high, and Chainlink launched its real-time oracle integration, marking further innovation in DeFi infrastructure.

Gate, a global leading digital asset trading platform, has released its September 2025 Transparency Report, revealing remarkable growth across its core trading business, ecosystem development, brand influence, and user base. The report highlights Gate’s accelerated execution of its "All in Web3" strategy, signaling another milestone in its evolution toward a fully integrated Web3 ecosystem.