Altcoins
Altcoin is one of the most dynamic and controversial sectors in the crypto world. If you already know enough about mainstream coins such as BTC and ETH, you might as well step out of your comfort zone and take an exciting trip to the cutting edge of the crypto industry.
This article discusses what abandoned cryptocurrencies are, why they are abandoned, five notable examples, and red flags to spot a crypto project to avoid falling for a spooky crypto trap.
10/23/2024, 5:18:45 PM
Gate Research Daily Report: October 22—BTC price fell 2.40% over the past 24 hours to $67,376, facing support at $66,500. Investors should closely monitor market dynamics. Bitcoin network hash rate reached a new all-time high, surpassing 840 EH/s. Magic Eden surpassed OpenSea in user numbers over the past year. Gate Ventures and HackQuest co-hosted the Web3 Dev Huddle, fostering Web3 innovation in Southeast Asia. A spelling error with GOAT caused a brief panic-driven correction, but it did not dampen the ongoing popularity of AI Meme derivative tokens. The European Union launched the Trusted Investors Network to support deep tech innovation and enhance global competitiveness. The daily active users of the TON network dropped to around 1.58 million.
10/23/2024, 3:45:14 AM
Gate Research Daily Report (October 21): BTC rose by 0.90% in the past 24 hours, currently priced at $68,833, while ETH increased by 3.26%, now valued at $2,732. On October 18, U.S. Bitcoin and Ethereum spot ETFs had a total net inflow of $274 million and $1.91 million, respectively. ApeChain launched, introducing several new features including the one-click token issuance platform Ape Express and an automatic yield mode, leading to a single-day APE price surge of approximately 78.5%. Post-pandemic, Bitcoin's investment returns have significantly outperformed traditional assets, with an annualized compound return of 150%. On October 18, Pump.fun reached a new record with daily token issuance exceeding 34,000 tokens.
10/22/2024, 3:46:00 AM
Gate Research has released its latest "Gate Research: Monthly Recap - September 2024" report, which summarizes and analyzes September's market trends, key events, on-chain data, security incidents, and funding information. This report provides in-depth insights into the overall performance of the crypto market and key industry trends.
10/22/2024, 1:46:14 AM
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10/21/2024, 6:03:35 AM
Gate Research Daily Report (October 18): In the past 24 hours, the price of Bitcoin increased by 0.81%, currently at $68,072, while Ethereum rose by 0.15%, reaching $2,621. U.S. Bitcoin and Ethereum spot ETFs recorded net inflows of $470 million and $48.41 million, respectively. The Bitcoin reserves held by cryptocurrency trading platforms are now around 2.68 million BTC, marking a historic low. Polymarket’s trading volume in October 2024 hit a new record, surpassing $1 billion. Additionally, six projects publicly announced funding rounds in the last 24 hours, with the highest amount being $12.5 million.
10/20/2024, 1:09:39 PM
Gate Research Weekly Report: This week, the crypto market showed strong performance, with BTC and ETH both rising about 7%. Bitcoin spot ETF net inflows reached $926 million, while Ethereum spot ETFs also maintained positive inflows. World Liberty Financial's sales hit $12.51 million. Horizon partnered with China Merchants Securities (HK) to launch a virtual asset ETF market-making solution. Symbiosis teamed up with Avail to promote innovation in a unified Web3 framework. Radiant Capital suspended its lending market after a vulnerability exploit, leading to an estimated loss of $58 million.The GOAT meme coin surged 3,000 times within a week of its launch.
10/18/2024, 3:52:23 AM
This article takes an in-depth look at the current landscape of fan tokens, addressing legal and regulatory concerns, and explaining how to buy them. Fan tokens, a new type of crypto asset, give holders the chance to influence decisions made by their favorite teams or brands while also gaining access to exclusive perks. The article explores the potential value of fan tokens, their market volatility, and how they are perceived in the broader cryptocurrency space. It also provides a step-by-step guide to buying fan tokens, along with recommended platforms.
10/18/2024, 1:53:52 AM
Discover Exverse, a next-generation AAA first-person shooter game powered by Web3 and AI technologies. Explore its unique ecosystem with $EXVG tokenomics.
10/18/2024, 1:16:31 AM
Explore the potential of Chain Fusion in blockchain technology, enabling seamless interactions across multiple networks with robust security features.
10/17/2024, 10:35:48 AM
Gate Research Daily Report (October 16): After BTC approached $68,000, its price quickly retraced, resulting in a "double liquidation" scenario affecting both long and short positions. Bitcoin spot ETFs saw a total net inflow of $371 million, while Ethereum spot ETFs had a net outflow of $12.7 million. Grayscale applied to the U.S. SEC to convert its mixed crypto fund, which includes BTC, ETH, and SOL, into an ETF. Ripple announced its global distribution partners for Ripple USD. Celestia activated the Shwap upgrade for its DA network on the testnet, with plans to enter the mainnet beta phase in November. Puffer Finance has opened claims for its first-season airdrop, with the second season currently in progress.
10/17/2024, 2:32:07 AM

This article provides an in-depth look at IOTA, an innovative blockchain technology designed specifically for the Internet of Things (IoT). It facilitates seamless transactions and data sharing between devices. The discussion includes IOTA's key components, such as its unique Tangle architecture and decentralized network features, as well as the Coordicide plan, which aims to remove centralized coordinators. The article explains how IOTA 2.0 achieves full decentralization without the need for coordinators through an innovative consensus mechanism. It also examines IOTA EVM, a second-layer solution compatible with the Ethereum Virtual Machine, which offers developers a familiar environment for creating smart contracts while taking advantage of IOTA's unique capabilities. Furthermore, it analyzes Stargate V2, a cross-chain liquidity protocol that uses LayerZero technology for efficient and cost-effective asset transfers, and discusses its potential effects on the IOTA DeFi ecosystem. Lastly, the article highlig
10/16/2024, 9:38:06 AM
Gate Research Daily Report (October 15):The crypto market performed strongly, with BTC surpassing $66,000 and ETH standing above $2,630, reflecting a significant increase in buying sentiment. Spot ETFs for Bitcoin and Ethereum in the U.S. recorded net inflows of $556 million and $17.07 million, respectively, indicating a revival of investor confidence. The Fear and Greed Index rose from 48 to 65, signaling a shift in market sentiment toward greed. Currently, 91% of BTC addresses and 66% of ETH addresses are in profit. Over the past week, crypto asset investment products saw inflows of $407 million, with multi-asset products attracting capital for the 17th consecutive week. Additionally, Puffer’s Total Value Locked (TVL) surged to $1.4 billion, with its token price increasing by 95% within 24 hours.
10/16/2024, 2:55:08 AM
Gate Research Daily Report(October 14) : BTC price rose 1.84% in the past 24 hours. On October 11, the total net inflow for U.S. Bitcoin spot ETFs reached $254 million. Base network’s trading volume surged, accounting for 40% to 60% of the combined volume across Arbitrum, Base, and Optimism. USDT (ERC-20) balance on exchanges increased by 152.38% to $22.4 billion, setting a new all-time high. Raydium’s average daily trading volume in October exceeded $1.017 billion. Gate Ventures and Boon Ventures announced a partnership with Movement Labs to establish a new $20 million fund to foster the growth of the Move ecosystem.
10/15/2024, 5:50:40 AM

This article provides a detailed overview of NEAR Protocol, a decentralized open-source platform designed to address blockchain scalability issues through its innovative Nightshade sharding technology and Threshold Proof of Stake (TPoS) consensus mechanism. NEAR Protocol supports developers in building high-performance decentralized applications (dApps) and has attracted a broad user base with its user-friendly account naming system and smart contract accessibility without the need for a wallet. The article also explores NEAR Protocol's unique technologies, such as the Rainbow Bridge and the Aurora Layer 2 solution, as well as the economic model of the NEAR token and its applications within the ecosystem, including Ref Finance and Burrow. Additionally, it discusses how NEAR Protocol achieves cross-chain interoperability through Chain Signatures and how the Burrow v2 upgrade enhances the performance and user experience of DeFi platforms. The vision of NEAR Protocol is to create an efficient, secure, and easily
10/15/2024, 3:11:39 AM