# DeFi

#ETHTrendWatch
Ethereum isn’t just another asset on the chart it’s the heartbeat of Web3.
When ETH moves, the ecosystem responds.
• ETH strength usually unlocks altcoin momentum
• ETH weakness tightens risk across DeFi and NFTs
This is why tracking Ethereum goes beyond price action.
On-chain activity, gas fees, and staking flows reveal something deeper: real demand vs speculation. They show whether users are building, transacting, and committing capital or stepping back.
Ethereum reflects: • DeFi liquidity health
• NFT and on-chain activity cycles
• Investor confidence in decentralized finan

🚀 Crypto Wallets Are Evolving!
Gate Research says crypto wallets are no longer just for storing coins. Now, they are All-in-One platforms where you can:
Trade and manage your assets
Discover new coins, NFTs, and Memecoins
Use AI for faster and smarter trading
💡 Exchanges (CEXs) are also changing. Some of their functions are moving to wallets, but CEXs are adding on-chain features to stay competitive.
✅ Key point: Wallets and exchanges will compete on trade quality, safety, and user experience, not just features.
If you use crypto, your wallet is now your gateway to full on-chain finance!
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Escrow Swaps 101 on STONfi
STONfi’s escrow swaps on Omniston combine public AMM pools with private resolver liquidity to provide better pricing and deeper execution. The process begins when Omniston requests quotes from both public pools and private liquidity sources. The best quote is selected, and an escrow contract locks the funds until trade conditions are met.
Execution is atomic, meaning the swap either completes fully or reverts entirely. This ensures security, removes counterparty risk, and prevents manipulation. No custodian is involved, and users retain control of their assets at all

#StablecoinsGoingMainstream 🚀 #StablecoinsGoingMainstream – The Financial Revolution is Here!
Stablecoins are no longer just trading tools—they are becoming the backbone of a new, global financial system. With regulatory frameworks like the GENIUS Act (US) and MiCA (EU) paving the way, stablecoins are bridging traditional finance and crypto like never before.
💎 Instant transactions, borderless payments, and decentralized finance adoption are accelerating. The era of speculation is giving way to real utility—and those who adapt early will lead the next wave of wealth creation.
📈 Gate Square

#DeFi TVL on #BNBChain grew 30.7% in Q3 to $7.8 Billion 👀
Expect more solid numbers from $BNB Chain into 2026 as their #RWA sector grows.

🚀 KDK on Gate Launchpad — My Honest Take Before Listing
KDK’s appearance on Gate.io Launchpad immediately puts it on my watchlist. Launchpad projects typically go through deeper vetting, which helps reduce early-stage risk compared to random or low-visibility listings.
🔍 Why KDK Stands Out
Built within the Berachain ecosystem, KDK focuses on liquidity efficiency and real DeFi utility. Rather than relying purely on hype, the project appears structured for on-chain use cases such as liquidity optimization and yield-focused mechanisms.
⭐ Gate Launchpad Advantage
Gate Launchpad has a strong trac

WLFI's strategic reserve has swapped approximately $15.07 million USD worth of WBTC for WETH.
Odaily
Jan 7, 2026
#DeFi
WBTC
-1.05%
AAVE
-0.62%
AI
-0.46%
According to crypto analyst $Ai Auntie @ai_9684xtpa, the WLFI Strategic Reserve address has fully swapped approximately $15.07M worth of $WBTC previously withdrawn from $Aave into WETH. The address has now completely exited its $WBTC position.
Monitoring data shows that the aforementioned $WBTC was purchased between January and February 2024 at an average price of about $104,710.55, resulting in an estimated loss of approximately $1.978M on th

🚀 【$4 billion in 24 hours! Plasma becomes the strongest L1 dark horse, XPL big pump 30% with valuation surpassing $12 billion】 🚀 $XPL
The stablecoin-specific L1 blockchain Plasma officially launched its mainnet on September 25, rapidly absorbing over $4 billion in cryptocurrency assets within 24 hours, quickly ranking eighth in the total value locked (TVL) on DeFi chains. Its native token XPL price has risen 30% compared to the opening price, currently reported at about $1.2, with a fully diluted valuation (FDV) nearing $12 billion, a 24-fold increase from the $50 million valuation during th