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This article explores why IP-driven market tailwinds do not automatically benefit on-chain assets, assesses the viability of Hyperliquid Hypurr’s reverse “token-to-NFT” pathway, and underscores GameFi’s failure to realize the returns on its massive investments. Together, these insights provide solid, data-backed investment cautions for the “K-shaped divergence” anticipated in 2026.

The article offers insights into the paradigm shifts driven by dual-class share structure revisions, the unlocking of on-chain cash flow sovereignty, and the multi-year opportunities arising from institutional underestimation of S-curve adoption. Moving beyond emotional forecasting, it reconstructs the macro narrative of a parallel financial system emerging amid a global trust crisis.

The article extends the discussion from Bitcoin's deficit accountability mechanism to the potential of Ethereum's Turing-complete smart contracts for global standardization. Moving beyond mere technical debates, it directly points to the civilizational significance of crypto protocols as higher-level organizational structures.

Bitcoin’s drop from $100,000 to the $80,000 range is driven not only by market sentiment but also by tightening macro liquidity and evolving crypto market structures. This article explores the reasons behind BTC’s sustained weakness and outlines potential risks for the market, with in-depth analysis of Japan’s rate hikes, FOMC expectations, ETF fund flows, and the capital drain caused by meme coins.

Last week, BTC showed a weak consolidation pattern after a failed rebound on the 4-hour chart. The market saw a volume-driven decline followed by a low-volume rebound, indicating that the current bounce is more of a technical correction rather than a trend reversal. ETH's price action mirrors BTC's, but it is noticeably weaker. The structure remains a weak rebound within a bearish trend. On-chain capital flows are showing clear signs of defensive rebalancing. Ethereum net inflows have approached $350 million. Hyperliquid and StarkNet saw net outflows of over $200 million and $167 million, respectively. In the prediction market, industry competition is being reshaped by a "points + zero-fee" strategy.

To encourage more users to participate in real on-chain perpetual futures trading and to boost trading activity and market depth, Gate Perp DEX is launching the Trading Engine Program.

Ransomware stands as one of the most formidable cyber threats in the modern landscape, impacting individuals, businesses, and government organizations alike. This article offers a comprehensive examination of ransomware—its mechanisms, its connection to cryptocurrency, and strategies for users and enterprises to confront and mitigate digital extortion risks in the age of Web3.

SKR serves as the core token within the Solana Mobile ecosystem, combining governance, incentive, and ownership mechanisms. Together with the Seeker Web3 smartphone and TEEPin architecture, SKR seeks to establish a decentralized, mobile-first access portal, fostering community participation and advancing the development of native on-chain applications.

To celebrate the launch, we are starting a special incentive from January 27 to February 4, 2026: new users who deposit can claim a cash subsidy, and active users can enjoy a 10% deposit cashback and exclusive Gate DEX referral commissions.

This article delivers an in-depth analysis of the factors fueling the 1,900% price rally of the River protocol token, RIVER. It covers strategic endorsements from Arthur Hayes and Justin Sun, as well as satUSD’s cross-chain “chain abstraction” narrative. The piece also compares the divergence between RIVER’s FDV trajectory and its $160 million TVL. Furthermore, it examines how negative funding rates on Gate.com futures have driven a short squeeze, propelling RIVER’s price above $80.

Gate Research Daily Report: Bitcoin remains in a controlled pullback for now, but its overall price structure is showing clear signs of fatigue. Ethereum is hovering around USD 2,900, while downside risks still warrant close attention. ACU surged more than 34%, driven by expanded market access. Axie Infinity’s launch of bAXS pushed AXS up by over 32%. Zerohash is in talks to raise around USD 250 million, with a potential valuation of USD 1.5 billion. Goldman Sachs expects the January FOMC meeting to be largely uneventful, with the first rate cut of the year likely starting in June. VanEck’s first AVAX spot ETF has been listed on Nasdaq.

Gate Wallet has officially introduced its Gas Station feature, enabling users to pay gas fees across multiple chains and deposit various assets. The service supports a wide range of leading EVM networks, making Web3 more accessible and streamlining multi-chain transactions.

Gate Wallet has officially introduced its Gas Station feature, which leverages dedicated Gas accounts and a fee delegation mechanism to assist users in completing transactions smoothly across multiple chains, minimizing both Gas preparation and management costs. The feature supports several leading EVM networks and multiple crypto asset deposits, further enhancing Gate’s product portfolio at the core Web3 experience layer.

Gate Wallet has recently launched the Gas Station feature, offering an automatic network fee payment solution to address common gas insufficiency issues encountered during multi-chain interactions. By linking a dedicated Gas account on a 1:1 basis with the user’s EVM wallet, the feature ensures transactions can be completed smoothly even when native gas is insufficient, preventing interruptions. The Gas Station currently supports 10 major EVM networks, including Ethereum, BNB Smart Chain, Arbitrum, Optimism, and Polygon, and allows multiple mainstream crypto assets to be used as gas top-up sources.

In-depth analysis of the latest updates on Solana Seeker crypto, covering SKR token price trends, airdrop distribution, the interplay between whales and smart money, and possible future developments.