Blockchain

CLS Global has been accused of creating fake trading volume through wash trading to mislead investors into buying, ultimately causing losses to both investors and project teams. The SEC has taken strict legal action against this, demanding that CLS Global pay a large fine and implement compliance policies.

I believe DeAI will define the next trend in Web3 AI. We’ll see more teams that change how we interact with each other & with protocols, shift how value is created, and generate new segments that reach more users & mindshare (more mainstream).

Explore how Privacy Pools introduces a new paradigm for blockchain privacy through its innovative ASP (Association Set Providers) mechanism and zero-knowledge proofs. This article examines the theoretical foundation by Vitalik Buterin’s team, the technical implementation by 0xbow, and how its three-layer architecture balances user privacy with regulatory needs. It also analyzes the protocol’s impact on DeFi, compares it with other privacy solutions, and explores future opportunities and challenges.

Gate Research (April 18-24, 2025): On April 17, Eliza Labs launched Auto-Fun, an AI agent Launchpad platform to accelerate AI-blockchain integration, while Circle released the Refund Protocol and stablecoin payment network to enhance on-chain payment flexibility. On April 21, the Ethereum Foundation initiated strategic adjustments for the Pectra upgrade, focusing on throughput bottlenecks and cross-chain interoperability. On April 23, Hyperliquid introduced 21 permissionless nodes and planned a delegation mechanism to strengthen decentralized governance and security. On April 24, the Solana Foundation implemented a new delegation policy, removing inactive validators to enhance network decentralization.

Converge is a blockchain platform jointly developed by Ethena Labs and Securitize, offering high performance and institutional-grade security through its high-performance EVM architecture, stablecoin gas fees, and integration with Arbitrum and Celestia. The platform features 100ms block times and high throughput, incorporates a Validator Network (CVN) for security, and plans to launch its testnet and mainnet in Q2 2025, providing innovative blockchain solutions for both institutional and retail users.

The crypto x travel is an early space, but Travala has good traction at the moment, with different protocols building around it for the creation of an ecosystem of services for travelers. This should be watched closely as one of the most interesting intersections between crypto and real life.

Uncover Four.meme, BNB Chain’s premier memecoin launchpad since July 2024. Learn about its no-code, low-cost token creation and fair-launch model to its dynamic role in the thriving memecoin market.

Blockchain data shouldn't be locked behind high technical barriers. Whether you're a marketer tracking campaign performance, a founder monitoring competitors, or a researcher analyzing user patterns, @Dune Analytics transforms how you access crypto insights.

Ethos Network is dedicated to measuring reputation and credibility on the blockchain, creating a more trustworthy environment for the crypto ecosystem. Through decentralized mechanisms, it generates credibility scores, filling the gap in reputation systems within the crypto world and driving the industry towards a more organized and mature direction.

Genesis Launch introduces a fairer and more transparent launch platform for AI agent projects through a contribution point–based access system, on-chain traceable distribution logic, and an automatic refund mechanism that protects participant interests.

This post proposes a radical idea for the future of the Ethereum execution layer, one that is equally as ambitious as the beam chain effort is for the consensus layer.

OriginTrail (TRAC) is a decentralized knowledge graph protocol for trusted data sharing in Web3.

AB (AB) is a digital asset designed for secure, efficient transactions and utility within the AB ecosystem, supporting smart contracts and dApps.

The CryptoEconomic Decentralized Verifier Network (DVN) Framework, co-developed by LayerZero Labs and Eigen Labs, is a cross-chain security mechanism that economically incentivizes decentralized verification.

This report provides a comprehensive review of Solana’s network performance in Q1 2025. It covers price movements, on-chain activity, the state of smart contracts and staking, growth in stablecoins and decentralized exchanges (DEXs), returns from DePIN, and the cooling of the NFT market. It also examines the implications of the failed inflation governance proposal SIMD-0228 and what it could mean going forward.