Blockchain

With its modular network, robust treasury reserves, mETH protocol, and products like Function FBTC, Mantle has emerged as a standout player in the Layer 2 (L2) space. Guided by a clear institutional strategy, Mantle is evolving from a blockchain infrastructure provider into a fair and open platform for innovative finance, thanks to upcoming flagship offerings such as crypto index funds and Mantle Bank, as well as deeper collaboration with institutions.

Gate Research (April 4–10, 2025): Gate Research (April 4–10, 2025): Lens Protocol launched its mainnet (Lens Chain) on April 4. On April 7, Mantra unveiled a $108M fund to boost real-world asset tokenization and DeFi innovation. On April 9, PancakeSwap proposed its Economics 3.0 plan to cut token supply by 20% over five years. On April 10, Tether’s CEO announced plans for a decentralized AI platform launching in June or September, empowering users to control their data.

This article analyzes the two core pillars of stablecoins: asset reserves and channel distribution. It emphasizes the decisive role of distribution channels in the success of stablecoins. Through specific case studies—such as Binance’s endorsement of FDUSD and Circle covering payment channel fees for USDC—the article reveals the practical competitive logic of the stablecoin market.

A deep dive into Solana's technological advantages, ecosystem layout, and future prospects: understanding why it is a strong contender for next-generation blockchain infrastructure.

This article emphasizes the importance of cautious token issuance, ensuring product-market fit (PMF) is achieved before launching. It warns against blindly issuing tokens during bearish market conditions and highlights that token issuance should not merely cater to short-term speculation or investor pressure but focus on long-term value creation and user growth.

In this article, we’ll examine how reflexivity operates in today’s fragmented market, explore why liquidity has become the silent killer of this cycle, and share insights on my personal market positioning in this environment.

Corporatization manifests through strategic M&As for vertical integration and IPOs for institutional entry. Web3 moves beyond experimental exploration toward mainstream acceptance of institutional standards.

How does Paradigm construct its research paradigm? This article systematically reviews the intersection of its thinking across cryptography, economics, and product experimentation, presenting the future path and paradigm shift of crypto research.

Skatechain provides developers with a platform that enables the execution of applications across thousands of chains simultaneously. It also allows core applications to be collaboratively developed and maintained within a shared ecosystem that is accessible by all participating chains by introducing the concept of universal application scope. In doing so, it effectively addresses the essential needs of both developers and users, while empowering each chain to focus on delivering its distinct value-added services.

This article begins with the concept of social scalability, exploring why it is one of the core factors behind the long-term success of cryptocurrencies. It also provides a comparative analysis between the short-term success of centralized projects and the long-term potential of decentralized ones.

This article delves into the future convergence of the crypto industry and traditional finance, exploring onchain structured financing, programmable revenue, the real-world limitations of RWAs, why onchain debt has struggled, and how fully onchain projects could become the blueprint for next-generation capital markets.

Vitalik’s redefinition of the L2 role, the emergence of EEZ, and the pressure on Ethereum mainnet revenue are driving the marketplace to reevaluate ETH’s value logic. This article explores whether Ethereum is shifting from an “ecosystem city” to “financial infrastructure” by analyzing four critical aspects: scalability, interoperability, fee structure, and asset pricing.

As Magic Eden Wallet is delisted and numerous crypto products retract, the Web3 wallet sector is entering a period of consolidation. This article examines the true significance behind wallet project closures through four key dimensions: business models, distribution patterns, security costs, and platform competition. It further discusses the characteristics of wallets likely to endure in the future.

AAVE V4 launched on the Ethereum mainnet in Mar. 2026. This article offers a comprehensive analysis of Aave V4's core upgrades across five key dimensions: architecture, risk isolation, interest rate pricing, liquidation mechanism, and governance cadence. It systematically compares V4 to V3, explores potential impacts and future scaling paths, and enables readers to gain a thorough understanding of the true significance of this mainnet launch.

OnePay, a fintech platform majority-owned by Walmart, is steadily expanding its cryptocurrency offerings. After introducing Bitcoin and Ethereum trading in early 2026, the platform has recently added several crypto assets, including SUI, Polygon, and Arbitrum. OnePay emphasizes that it does not aim to follow hot market trends, but rather selects assets based on marketplace demand, liquidity, and long-term value. The company is progressively developing a super app that integrates banking and digital asset services.