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AI Payment Market Restructuring: Competitive Landscape Between Solana and Base in the Agent Payment Layer

AI Payment Market Restructuring: Competitive Landscape Between Solana and Base in the Agent Payment Layer

Solana now accounts for roughly 70% of AI payment processing volume within the x402 protocol ecosystem. This article offers an in-depth analysis of the power struggle between Solana and Base at the AI payment layer, examining the competition from four perspectives: data, technical architecture, ecosystem dynamics, and narrative strategy.

Blog Team2026-04-27

Solana DeFi Ecosystem Structural Leap: Comprehensive Analysis of DEXs and TVL

Solana DeFi Ecosystem Structural Leap: Comprehensive Analysis of DEXs and TVL

In 2026, the Solana DeFi ecosystem’s total value locked (TVL) matches the combined TVL of Ethereum’s leading Layer 2 networks for the first time, with decentralized exchange (DEX) trading volume accounting for 41% of the entire market.

Blog Team2026-04-23

Solana Processes 25.3 Billion Transactions in Q1 vs. Ethereum’s 200 Million: The Underlying Logic Reshaping the Public Blockchain Landscape

Solana Processes 25.3 Billion Transactions in Q1 vs. Ethereum’s 200 Million: The Underlying Logic Reshaping the Public Blockchain Landscape

Solana recorded 25.3 billion transactions in Q1—125 times more than Ethereum. The proportion of developers rose to 23%, while stablecoin volume surged 12-fold year-over-year. Analyzing the structural logic behind the 125-fold gap between these two blockchains.

Blog Team2026-04-22

Besides BTC and ETH mining, which other major cryptocurrencies does Gate support? Latest list for April

Besides BTC and ETH mining, which other major cryptocurrencies does Gate support? Latest list for April

This article provides a comprehensive overview of the most noteworthy diversified mining options on the Gate platform for April 2026, along with the latest yield data and real-time price references.

Blog Team2026-04-22

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Solana 2026 Upgrades and Institutional Adoption in Parallel: Analyzing Technological Evolution and Ecosystem Restructuring

Solana 2026 Upgrades and Institutional Adoption in Parallel: Analyzing Technological Evolution and Ecosystem Restructuring

State Street, Western Union, and SoFi—three major traditional financial institutions—have each chosen Solana. Coupled with the Alpenglow consensus upgrade and Solana’s monthly transaction volume surpassing Ethereum, this article takes a deep dive into the institutional adoption and structural evolution of this high-performance public blockchain.

Blog Team2026-04-21

Solana On-Chain Data Divergence: Analysis of 1.32 Million SOL Inflow to Exchanges and the DeFi Liquidity Crisis

Solana On-Chain Data Divergence: Analysis of 1.32 Million SOL Inflow to Exchanges and the DeFi Liquidity Crisis

KelpDAO vulnerability sparks DeFi contagion as 1.32 million SOL flow into exchanges on Solana, yet long-term holders buck the trend by accumulating nearly 500,000 SOL.

Blog Team2026-04-20

ePBS + EIP-7928: Can Glamsterdam Challenge Solana’s Performance Edge on a Technical Level?

ePBS + EIP-7928: Can Glamsterdam Challenge Solana’s Performance Edge on a Technical Level?

The Ethereum Glamsterdam upgrade is expected to go live in mid-2026. By introducing ePBS and EIP-7928, it will enable parallel execution and in-protocol block builder separation. The goal is to boost TPS to over 10,000 and reduce gas fees by 78%.

Blog Team2026-04-20

CLARITY Act Regulatory Showdown: Scenario Analysis for BTC, ETH, SOL, and XRP During the Critical 2026 Window

CLARITY Act Regulatory Showdown: Scenario Analysis for BTC, ETH, SOL, and XRP During the Critical 2026 Window

This article analyzes the potential impact on the prices of BTC, ETH, SOL, and XRP, as well as shifts in market structure, under two scenarios: the passage or failure of the latest legislative developments.

Blog Team2026-04-20

Is the Altcoin Rally Underway? Market Rotation Signals Behind Solana’s Breakout Above $88

Is the Altcoin Rally Underway? Market Rotation Signals Behind Solana’s Breakout Above $88

Solana Price Surges Past $88, Leading Altcoin Rally: Analyzing SOL Spot ETF Inflows, Institutional Participation, and Signals from Declining BTC Market Dominance

Blog Team2026-04-17