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This report summarizes Web3 on-chain data for June 2025: Solana maintained its lead in transaction volume and active addresses, while Base remained the top Layer 2 network. Ethereum reclaimed the top spot in fee revenue through high-value interactions. Although Bitcoin’s on-chain transaction volume declined, the proportion of high-value transactions rose to 89%, indicating a shift toward institutional activity. PumpSwap surpassed $38 billion in trading volume with over 9 million active users, solidifying its position as the leading DEX on Solana. Sei saw simultaneous growth in on-chain volume and TVL, with its technical strengths and policy tailwinds driving momentum. Rising social media traction further amplified market attention.

This report reviews the explosive logic behind DeFi Summer and systematically analyzes PayFi’s core concepts, protocol ecosystems, application scenarios, and potential catalysts, exploring whether it has the potential to trigger a new wave of on-chain financial enthusiasm—“PayFi Summer.” Unlike DeFi Summer, PayFi focuses more on addressing real-world payment pain points and delivering long-term sustainable value. It is driven by strategic capital, targets a mass user base, and originates within a stricter regulatory environment. Therefore, its “Summer” is more likely to be a moderate, enduring transformation that profoundly reshapes global payment infrastructure, rather than a short-term speculative frenzy.

As the crypto market shifts into a phase of stock-based competition and regulatory refinement, exchanges are transitioning from traffic-driven growth to user value–oriented strategies. Gate has launched a revamped VIP program that spans five key areas—trading, wealth management, fiat services, brand privileges, and customer support—to build a high-retention, multi-tiered user ecosystem. Compared to its peers, Gate offers a more flexible tier structure and comprehensive exclusive benefits, including 100% spot fee discounts, up to 400 sub-accounts, and fiat withdrawal privileges, precisely targeting high-net-worth and institutional users while reinforcing its resilience in market cycles.

The article analyzes the similarities between the cryptocurrency market and traditional financial markets, highlighting the unique phenomenon of liquidity illusion in the crypto space and illustrating the severity of this issue through concrete case studies.

This report systematically examines the mechanism design and user yield pathways of yield-bearing stablecoins. By analyzing representative projects such as USDe, USDS, and USDY, the report distills the core logic and strategic framework behind stablecoin Alpha in the current market environment, helping investors identify high-quality opportunities with risk-adjusted return potential. It emphasizes that stablecoin Alpha is not simply about high yields, but rather a structured, sustainable, and incentive-driven return system. Yield sources span on-chain arbitrage, off-chain assets, mechanism innovation, and ecosystem incentives. The report also underscores the importance of managing key risks—such as liquidation, liquidity constraints, and protocol security—while pursuing enhanced returns.

According to official announcement, Gate has released its latest Proof of Reserves report. As of June 2025, the total value of Gate’s reserves stands at $10.453 billion, covering over 350 types of user assets, with a total reserve ratio of 123.09% and an excess reserve of $1.96 billion.

This article provides an in-depth analysis of the background of the evolution of Singapore's regulatory policies, the specifics of the new regulations, and their impact on the industry, exploring the compliance challenges faced by the encryption industry globally and future development directions.

The article reveals the operation mechanism of the debt - cycle, including the debt - servicing cost, the imbalance between debt supply and demand, and the potential risks of the central bank printing money to purchase debt. The author proposes a three - part 3% solution, aiming to balance the budget deficit by cutting spending, increasing taxes, and reducing interest rates.

This report summarizes the Web3 industry’s fundraising landscape in May 2025. A total of 122 deals were completed, raising $1.92 billion. Among them, the CeFi sector dominated with over $1.2 billion in funding. Traditional financial instruments such as mergers & acquisitions and PIPE investments were frequently employed, indicating that institutional capital is accelerating its deployment into compliant, integrable centralized infrastructure. The report also highlights major projects including Antix, Turtle Club, T-Rex, VOYA Games, and KYD Labs.

The article provides a detailed explanation of the operational mechanism of the Proof - of - Stake (PoS) network, including how staking activities provide security for the network and offer economic incentives to participants.

This report summarizes Web3 on-chain data for May 2025. Solana remained dominant with over 3.1 billion transactions, while Base saw explosive growth, surpassing 300 million transactions in a single month. Injective led among emerging blockchains with $130 million in net inflows. Bitcoin’s Accumulation Trend Score stayed elevated, indicating continued accumulation by major players, as exchange interaction rose to 33%. LetsBonk.fun recorded over 105,000 tokens launched, with a graduation rate of around 1.25%. $VIRTUAL saw significant growth in both user activity and gas fees, reflecting strong real usage momentum.

The article delves into how SharpLink Gaming and MicroStrategy achieve rapid market capitalization expansion through coin buying strategies, revealing the financial logic and potential risks behind this approach.

The article deconstructs through technology, showcasing how blockchain reshapes the ownership structure and liquidity of real estate, including the quantum leap of ownership structure, the resolution of the liquidity paradox, and the efficiency improvements brought by smart contracts.

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.

This report introduces a systematic, data-driven "Meme Coin Lifecycle Research Toolkit." By integrating on-chain data, community activity, and market sentiment, it helps investors identify key signals, anticipate risks, and navigate market cycles. It also assists policymakers in understanding meme coins' evolution and systemic risks. The report details signal patterns, data characteristics, and threshold values for each stage, offering a practical guide for lifecycle-based investment strategies to enable proactive decision-making.