Airdrop

Gate Research Daily Report: On April 10, Bitcoin fell to $79,733 and Ethereum to $1,535. Gate.io released its Q1 2025 report. Trump repealed crypto tax rules, marking the first official crypto legislation. Tokenized gold trading volume hit a two-year high. AVAX may gain mainstream ETF access, and top altcoins XCN, AERGO, and ZRC posted notable gains.

Gate Research: This week, FogoChain, Hyperlane, CESS Network, Gomble Games, and Krain AI present new opportunities for users to engage with the Web3 ecosystem. FogoChain is built on the Solana Virtual Machine and enhances transaction performance through the Firedancer client and multi-consensus mechanisms, with a points campaign now launched. Hyperlane supports cross-chain communication with a modular security architecture, and users can claim an airdrop of its native token HYPER. CESS is building a decentralized storage network using CD²N and PReT technologies, with points available through social tasks. Gomble, as a Web3 casual gaming platform, offers eligibility for GM token airdrops to users who complete a quiz. Krain AI is a platform focused on the AI agent ecosystem and has launched a points campaign with tokens to be redeemed in the future.

Gate Research Weekly Report: This week, BTC and ETH prices remained range-bound under the influence of tariff policy developments. Trump's announcement of a 90-day suspension on tariffs for most countries briefly lifted global market sentiment, with Bitcoin briefly surpassing $82,000 and demonstrating strengthened appeal as a hedge asset. Meanwhile, the SEC approved options trading for spot Ethereum ETFs, opening new channels for institutional investors to participate in the Ethereum ecosystem—potentially signaling deeper structural changes ahead. On the technical front, Bitcoin's average daily hashrate exceeded 1 Zetahash/s for the first time, marking a new high in both network security and decentralization. Filament Finance was hit by a security breach resulting in losses of over $570,000, exposing weaknesses in the security frameworks of emerging projects. Lastly, the Babylon blockchain is officially launching its mainnet today, potentially opening a new chapter for Bitcoin staking applications.

Gate Research Daily Report: The crypto market has continued to weaken amid ongoing volatility. BTC fell 5.51% to $75,017, while ETH dropped 10.67% to $1,417. Total borrowing volume on DeFi lending platforms plummeted by 23% in a week, with yields falling to just 2.66%—a near one-year low. Jupiter surpassed Pump.fun to become the highest-earning protocol on Solana, signaling accelerated structural shifts on-chain. Stablecoin daily active addresses exceeded 300,000, and on-chain trading volume rebounded to high levels, reflecting a growing risk-off sentiment among investors. Meanwhile, Trump's sweeping tariff policy takes effect, the U.S. Department of Justice dissolves its crypto enforcement team, and the XRP ETF officially launches. A cyclical correction driven by the interplay of regulation and macro factors is deepening.

Gate Research Daily Report: On April 8, Bitcoin rebounded by 1.93% to $79,947, while Ethereum rose to $1,593. Since Trump took office, over $1.1 trillion in cryptocurrency market cap has evaporated. Stablecoins have been withdrawn from exchanges, with balances reaching a three-month low. Multicoin's assets under management surged by more than 50%, and Mantra has launched a $108 million fund to support RWA and DeFi startups. South Korea's pension system plans to introduce blockchain, and Hong Kong will offer spot ETF staking services to strengthen the compliance development of virtual assets.

Gate Research Daily Report: On April 7, Bitcoin dropped 5.22% to $78,236, while Ethereum fell 12.13% to $1,601. Aave's cumulative borrowing interest on Ethereum surpassed $1 billion. Solana's total value locked (TVL) reached 53.8 million SOL, marking its highest level since 2023. In March, most major DeFi protocols experienced sharp revenue declines, but Sky stood out with notable growth. Meanwhile, newly announced U.S. tariff policies triggered a global market shake-up, accelerating sell-offs across both traditional and crypto markets. Lens Chain officially launched its mainnet, offering a scalable and modular foundation for decentralized social applications. The SEC also initiated a review of digital asset policies introduced under the Biden administration, potentially signaling a move toward more relaxed regulation.

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Gate Research Weekly Report: This week, BTC traded within a consolidation range, while ETH showed a weaker sideways trend. Trump unveiled a comprehensive tariff policy with tiered rates on 50 countries and auto tariffs raised to 25%. The Arizona House Committee passed a Bitcoin reserve bill. Fidelity launched a retirement plan allowing direct crypto investment. Ethereum reclaimed the top spot in DEX trading as interest in Solana faded. Stablecoins continued to penetrate emerging markets, with India leading the world in usage.

Gate Research: This week, Silencio Network, Shape Network, X365 AI, and Hyperbeat offer users new ways to engage with the Web3 ecosystem. Silencio rewards users with SLC tokens in exchange for uploading mobile noise data. Shape enables creators to mint NFTs, build on-chain reputation, and invite others to earn airdrop eligibility. X365 AI combines RWA and AI, allowing users to earn points by connecting their wallets. Hyperbeat optimizes yield on HyperEVM, where participants can collect “Hearts” points through various activities to qualify for airdrops. All four projects are in early stages, offering room for ecosystem participation and potential returns.

Gate Research Daily Report: On April 2, Bitcoin price rose by 2.14% to $84,672, while Ethereum price increased by 2.90% to $1,883. Ethereum's weekly blob fees hit a new low since the Dencun upgrade. Long-term holders who entered between 2020 and 2022 continue to hold their Bitcoin with conviction. Sonic's TVL surpassed $1 billion. BlackRock received UK regulatory approval to become a crypto asset firm. The Trump administration is proposing "Bitcoin Bonds" to expand Bitcoin reserves.

Gate Research Daily Report: On April 1, Bitcoin edged up 0.07% to $83,010, while Ethereum dipped 0.30% to $1,835. Digital assets saw $226 million in net inflows over the past week, ending a five-week outflow streak for altcoins. Stablecoin supply on Tron increased by $1.21 billion in the last 7 days. Bitcoin's exchange supply dropped to 7.53%, the lowest since February 2018. NFT marketplace X2Y2 announced it will cease operations. The second phase of the Babylon Genesis mainnet is set to launch. Circle is advancing its initial public offering (IPO) plans.

On March 31, Bitcoin fell 1.75% to $81,631, while Ethereum declined 1.79% to $1,803. The number of Solana addresses holding more than 0.1 SOL surpassed 11.12 million, marking a new all-time high. Cumulative trading volume on Uniswap v4 exceeded $2.7 billion. Vitalik released a security roadmap for Ethereum Layer 2. Daily crypto trading volume has plummeted nearly 70% since the U.S. election. Meanwhile, global crypto regulations continue to ease, with 47 countries having relaxed policies since 2020.

Gate Research Daily Report: On March 28, Bitcoin fell by 0.77% to $86,783, while Ethereum dropped by 1.06% to $2,003. Hyperliquid announced it will delist JELLY, with user losses to be covered by the foundation. Sonic Labs is set to launch SonicCS 2.0, aiming to double consensus speed and significantly optimize resource usage. Kazakhstan plans to establish a national crypto bank to bring all crypto trading under full regulatory oversight. In Q1, hacker attacks resulted in $1.64 billion in losses across the crypto market, setting a new quarterly record. Meanwhile, Bitcoin whales accumulated over 129,000 BTC this month, marking the strongest accumulation trend in nearly seven months.

Gate Research: This week, Orochi Network, Wayfinder, InfiniFi, and OneFootball are spotlighted for giving users meaningful ways to dive into the Web3 ecosystem. Orochi Network is building a verifiable data infrastructure, rewarding users with $ON tokens, exclusive community roles, and special perks for completing tasks. Wayfinder, a blockchain-based AI agent framework, has committed 40% of its total token supply to community distribution, emphasizing user engagement from the start. InfiniFi, a decentralized finance protocol, encourages participation and sharing through a gamified points system. Meanwhile, OneFootball, a long-standing football media company, is preparing to launch its native token OFC, with current points program participants likely to qualify for future airdrops. All four projects are still in their early stages, offering users the chance to get involved early, shape the ecosystems, and potentially benefit from long-term rewards.