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Base ZK Upgrade Goes Live: The End of Optimistic Proofs and the Dawn of Zero-Knowledge Verification for Ethereum L2 Security

Base ZK Upgrade Goes Live: The End of Optimistic Proofs and the Dawn of Zero-Knowledge Verification for Ethereum L2 Security

This article provides an in-depth analysis of the technical architecture, associated risks, and industry impact.

Blog Team05/07/2026

Hut 8 Secures $9.8 Billion AI Compute Contract: Bitcoin Mining Giant Transforms into AI Data Center, Redefining Valuation Models

Hut 8 Secures $9.8 Billion AI Compute Contract: Bitcoin Mining Giant Transforms into AI Data Center, Redefining Valuation Models

Hut 8 has signed a 15-year AI data center lease agreement with a guaranteed minimum value of $9.8 billion. The contract covers a total capacity of 597 MW, with a base contract value of approximately $16.8 billion. If all renewal options are exercised, the total value could reach $25.1 billion.

Blog Team05/07/2026

CLANKER In-Depth Analysis: Automated Token Issuance and Value Capture on Base Chain in the Age of AI Agent Economies

CLANKER In-Depth Analysis: Automated Token Issuance and Value Capture on Base Chain in the Age of AI Agent Economies

CLANKER, as an AI token deployment protocol within the Base ecosystem, has established a unique value capture model through automated tools and a buyback mechanism.

Blog Team05/07/2026

Why Do Optimistic Rollups Need ZK Proofs? The Technical Roadmap and Strategic Logic Behind Base

Why Do Optimistic Rollups Need ZK Proofs? The Technical Roadmap and Strategic Logic Behind Base

Base introduces Succinct ZK proofs, reducing Layer 2 transaction finality from 7 days to just 1 day. Explore the technical roadmap and long-term architectural impact of the Azul upgrade.

Blog Team05/06/2026

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Fidelity Q2 Signal Report: BTC Builds a Strong Base for Major Rally, On-Chain Activity Diverges from Price for ETH and SOL

Fidelity Q2 Signal Report: BTC Builds a Strong Base for Major Rally, On-Chain Activity Diverges from Price for ETH and SOL

Full Analysis of Fidelity Digital Assets Q2 Signal Report: Multiple Bitcoin Indicators Suggest a Bottoming Trend, On-Chain Activity and Price Divergence for ETH and SOL, Network Demand Remains Robust

Blog Team04/28/2026

Gate Simple Earn: Three-Tier Yield Structure, Differences Between Flexible and Fixed Terms, and Passive Income Strategy Insights

Gate Simple Earn: Three-Tier Yield Structure, Differences Between Flexible and Fixed Terms, and Passive Income Strategy Insights

A Deep Dive into Gate Earn’s Yield Mechanism: Exploring the Key Differences Between Flexible Hourly Interest and Fixed-Term Lockups, the Three-Tier Dynamic Yield Structure of Base Interest, Extra Rewards, and Boosts, and the Security Assurance of 100% Reserve Backing.

Blog Team04/28/2026

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 Team04/27/2026

Why GRASS User Numbers Keep Climbing While the Price Remains Volatile

Why GRASS User Numbers Keep Climbing While the Price Remains Volatile

The GRASS user base continues to expand, yet its price has remained range-bound for an extended period. This article examines market trends and project developments from November 2025 to the present, analyzing the disconnect between growth and price from three perspectives: incentive mechanisms, capital structure, and value transmission.

Blog Team04/27/2026

Ethereum’s "De-Execution" Accelerates: L2s Emerge as the Institutional Settlement Layer, But Why Does the Market Still Undervalue Core Infrastructure?

Ethereum’s "De-Execution" Accelerates: L2s Emerge as the Institutional Settlement Layer, But Why Does the Market Still Undervalue Core Infrastructure?

Ethereum Layer 2 solutions are rapidly becoming the settlement infrastructure for global financial institutions. BlackRock’s BUIDL fund and JPMorgan’s JPMD have integrated deeply with Base and Arbitrum, yet the market continues to significantly undervalue the settlement potential of Layer 2 networks.

Blog Team04/22/2026