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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the ongoing transition in the blockchain landscape—from a “multi-chain free-for-all” to a “stock-based competitive game.” It focuses on the differentiated strategies of seven representative blockchains: Sonic, Berachain, Abstract, Sui, Hyperliquid, Unichain, and Sei Network. The report highlights that by 2025, Layer 1 blockchain competition has entered a new phase characterized by the triad of performance, application-specific scenarios, and incentive mechanisms. It emphasizes that technological innovation, enhanced user experience, and the sustainability of ecosystem incentives are key factors for project success. At the same time, the report also points out security challenges faced by projects such as Sui, especially in the aftermath of the Cetus exploit.

Gate Research: Between May 13 and May 26, 2025, BTC broke above 110,000 USDT to reach a new all-time high and maintained an upward trend, while ETH entered a consolidation phase. Open interest in both BTC and ETH increased, indicating continued capital inflows; however, the LSR did not strengthen, suggesting market sentiment remained cautious. ETH funding rates showed greater volatility than BTC, with signs of localized short-side pressure in the near term. Overall liquidations in the derivatives market were dominated by long positions, reflecting strong buying interest during the high-level consolidation. The quantitative analysis applied a "Bollinger Band Reversal Strategy", which delivered an annualized return exceeding 66% on ETH under the optimal parameter set.

Gate Research Daily Report: On June 3, BTC surged and then pulled back, suggesting short-term consolidation may continue. ETH ETF inflows remain strong, with the next key resistance around $2,700. Altcoins showed mixed performance, lacking a unified narrative. Pendle’s cumulative trading volume surpassed $50 billion, with TVL reaching $4.43 billion. Global public companies made a net purchase of $196 million in BTC last week, with MicroStrategy increasing holdings for the 8th consecutive week.

Gate Research Daily Report: On May 27, BTC and ETH saw pullbacks; SEC & Nasdaq discuss tokenization; MOVE token claim opens; QNT and JUP post strong gains.

Gate Research Daily Report: On May 28, MetaMask integrated Solana network; Cantor Fitzgerald launched $2B BTC loan plan; Grayscale unveiled AI crypto sector; PFVS, WCT, VIRTUAL tokens surged.

Gate Research Report: Market Performance & Airdrop Opportunities from May 5 to May 19, 2025. During this period, the crypto market saw a notable rebound, with total market capitalization rising over 14% and Bitcoin gaining more than 11%. Narrative-driven mid and small-cap tokens performed particularly well, led by LAUNCHCOIN, which surged over 5,500%. Against this backdrop, projects such as Kadena, Camp Network, Avalon, and Coinshift launched airdrop campaigns. This report provides a brief overview of participation methods to help users capture airdrop rewards and identify strategic opportunities during the market recovery.

Gate Research Daily Report: On May 23, As BTC surpassed $111,000, a new wave of optimism emerged in the market; ETH ETF inflows hit a recent high; SUI suffered significant losses due to a smart contract attack; meanwhile, Ondo Finance launched an innovative securities trading platform on Solana.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the policy development surrounding the "Circular on staking services provided by virtual asset trading platforms," examines the details of ETH staking returns, explores the fund flow changes of Hong Kong Ethereum spot ETFs, and discusses the prospects of the Ethereum ecosystem and the Real World Assets (RWA) development in Hong Kong.

Gate Research Daily Report: On May 26, BTC pulled back after breaking above $111,000; ETH ETF saw $58M inflow; Qatar plans real estate tokenization; Solana launches SAS.

Gate Research Daily Report: On May 21, BTC, ETH continue range-bound movement; Story Empowers Virtuals Ecosystem's AI Music Platform MUSIC, Enabling On-Chain Music IP Creation Directly from Trending Tweets; After the Pectra Upgrade: Ethereum DEX Active Users Rebound Significantly by 73%, Yet Growth Challenges Remain.

Gate Research Weekly Report: This week, BTC broke the $110,000 mark, reaching a new high. The altcoin sector showed divergence, with segments like Meme coins, AI Agents, and the Solana ecosystem leading in gains. The stablecoin "GENIUS Act" has passed the motion for voting and is entering the revision process. Tether has issued an additional 2 billion USDT on the Tron network. Worldcoin has completed a $135 million WLD token financing led by a16z. Next week, there will be significant unlocks of tokens like SOL, TRUMP, and WLD, which may impact market sentiment.

This report presents a systematic, data-driven "Meme Coin Lifecycle Research Toolkit" that integrates on-chain data, community activity, and market sentiment indicators. It is designed to help investors identify key signals across different stages of a meme coin's lifecycle, manage risk proactively, and capitalize on market rotations. The toolkit also offers valuable insights for policymakers seeking to understand the evolutionary logic and potential systemic risks of such assets. The report outlines a comprehensive signal map for assessing meme coins, details the data characteristics and thresholds at each stage, and provides a practical investment playbook to help investors develop and implement response strategies in advance across different stages.

Gate Research Daily Report: On May 20, BTC and ETH remain in a consolidation range, with short-term price action likely to stay range-bound; altcoins show further divergence with mixed market movements; Sahara AI launches SIWA developer testnet; SOON supports Camp Network in launching CAMP SVM, focusing on on-chain intellectual property (IP).

This report, grounded in data and empirical evidence, focuses on leading gaming blockchains such as WAX, Immutable, and Ronin. It provides an in-depth exploration of blockchain performance, consensus mechanisms, economic models, and gaming ecosystems, systematically outlining the strategic objectives and development pathways in the dedicated gaming blockchain sector.

Gate Research: From April 25 to May 12, BTC and ETH both recorded significant gains, with BTC rising approximately 34% and ETH surging over 60%. ETH’s long-short ratio exhibited high volatility, indicating intense short-term trading activity and ongoing market contention, with short positions not clearly exiting. BTC’s open interest increased at a relatively slower pace, while ETH saw a stronger rise in early May.