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Gate Research: This week, four projects—Avalon Labs, SOMO, MetaBrawl, and Credible—have all provided opportunities for users to participate in airdrops. Avalon Labs combines traditional finance with decentralized finance through USDa, offering users stable returns. SOMO integrates blockchain, AI, and gaming elements to create a new metaverse entertainment experience. MetaBrawl is an action game that combines open-world exploration with platform combat. Credible uses blockchain technology to establish a decentralized credit scoring system, aiming to address the pain points of traditional credit systems. These projects offer relatively simple participation methods, allowing users to earn airdrop rewards or participate in project governance by completing tasks, staking assets, and other activities.

Gate Research Daily Report (November 12):In the past 24 hours, Bitcoin (BTC) rose by 8.07%, reaching $87,862 and continually breaking all-time highs. On the Ethereum side, mainnet transaction volume reached nearly $60 billion over the past week, marking the highest weekly volume since July . In the altcoin market, segments inspired by Elon Musk and Pump.fun saw gains of 123.8% and 133.2%, respectively, delivering substantial returns. Additionally, Trump plans to appoint pro-crypto figures to his Cabinet, fulfilling his commitment to make the U.S. the "global cryptocurrency capital." BounceBit V2 has also launched, transitioning from a BTC staking project to a cross-chain asset management platform, expanding its service offerings. Overall, with rising prices, increased transaction activity, and a supportive policy environment, the crypto market shows robust momentum.

Cryptocurrency payment can not only solve these problems, but also has the advantages of lower fees, faster processing times, borderless transactions, and more efficient and inclusive financial interactions. As the first report in this series on cryptocurrency payments, this study aims to analyze the stablecoin market landscape and drivers of future growth.

The CIAN protocol enables LSD (Liquid Staking Derivative) holders to earn not only staking rewards but also additional DeFi yields. CIAN is transforming DeFi yield generation, and as an automated DeFi yield optimization platform, its total value locked (TVL) has surpassed $1.4 billion—far exceeding the TVL of many major blockchains. With immense growth potential, CIAN is reshaping the DeFi landscape.

Gate Research Daily Report: BTC and ETH prices are currently in a consolidation range, with BTC's price rising by 0.20% over the past 24 hours. Ethereum Layer-2 protocol transaction throughput hits a new high, with BASE leading the growth, accounting for 67%. Trump signs an executive order on cryptocurrency, exploring a national crypto asset reserve. Senator Lummis is appointed chair of the Senate Banking Subcommittee on Digital Assets, promoting Bitcoin as a strategic reserve. The SEC withdraws SAB 121, allowing banks to custody cryptocurrencies.

The article discusses the progress of the Arweave AO Hyper-Parallel Computer's self-testing network a month after its launch. As an essential part of the Arweave ecosystem, AO has attracted over 3,000 developers for its construction and resulted in numerous applications based on AO. The launch of AO has led to Arweave being viewed as a potential competitor to Ethereum and even considered as the computational layer for AI. The article provides a detailed introduction to AO's network profile, ecosystem projects, development tools, and significant events, including the release of the technical document Cookbook, the launch of the test network token $CRED, online hackathons, and the AO memecoin introduced by the community. The development of AO brings new possibilities to the blockchain world, especially in AI applications.

This article takes stock of the DeFi projects in the Stacks ecosystem.

This article examines the mainnet launch of AO, a new project in the Arweave ecosystem. Despite its connection to trending AI technology, the launch generated minimal market interest. Three main factors contribute to this lukewarm reception: the limited airdrop size (AR holders received just 0.016 AO tokens on average), modest network activity levels despite some growth, and the ecosystem's early developmental stage—with TVL at $315 million, lower than during its testnet phase. The article suggests that AO's future hinges on its ability to convert its technical vision into real-world applications.

This article explores the top ten lending protocols in the cryptocurrency market, ranked by Total Value Locked (TVL). It offers a comprehensive analysis of their core functions, unique advantages, and innovative features. We'll examine each protocol's operational mechanisms, risk management strategies, and position within the DeFi ecosystem. Investors will gain valuable insights into the latest developments in the DeFi lending sector, empowering them to craft smarter investment strategies, manage risks effectively, and capitalize on diverse yield opportunities. Whether you're new to DeFi or a seasoned cryptocurrency investor, this article provides essential knowledge to help you navigate and seize opportunities in this dynamic field.

IOST is a scalable blockchain platform with high throughput, designed for online services, leveraging a unique consensus algorithm for decentralized apps.

Gate Research Daily Report: ETH has bottomed out and rebounded, with its price rising by 4.93% over the past 24 hours; Bitcoin remains weak with slight price fluctuations and a small decline. Former President Trump announced that former football player Hines will serve as the Executive Director of the Presidential Advisory Committee on Digital Assets. Total BTC options open interest has fallen to $38.88 billion, with $20 billion worth of options set to expire on the 27th. The DeSci protocol Bio Protocol has released its roadmap for Q1 2025. The dYdX community has voted to approve a $4 million DEP funding plan. Avalon Labs, a company focused on the Bitcoin DeFi ecosystem, completed a $10 million Series A funding round. The decentralized stablecoin issuance platform Usual also raised $10 million in a Series A funding round.

GEODNET is a geospatial network providing real-time, high-precision positioning data for IoT, autonomous systems, and global applications.

Avalon Labs is actively promoting the financialization of Bitcoin, building a seamless, transparent, and scalable financial ecosystem. Its innovative services, such as Bitcoin-backed lending, stablecoins, yield-generating accounts, and credit cards, aim to make Bitcoin an active economic asset in the global market. This article will detail Avalon Labs' core functions, technical advantages, and market prospects, helping readers to fully understand this project that is reshaping the financial ecosystem.

Unlike the indiscriminate pumps of 2021, the market now rewards careful token selection and active investment management. This shift towards fundamentals in a broad sense reduces the likelihood of making quick fortunes by luck, which ultimately strengthens the market's maturity.

Gate Research Weekly Report: This week, BTC fluctuated between $99,000 and $92,600, repeatedly testing resistance levels in its upward movement. ETH displayed an ascending triangle convergence pattern, with significant resistance near $3,540. Gate.io's quantitative fund achieved a record-breaking annualized return in the industry. Runes' transaction share on the Bitcoin network fell to a new low. The BIO Protocol community proposed "Bridge BIO to Solana". Investors should monitor upcoming significant token unlocks for SUI, OP, and ZETA from public blockchains next week. Additionally, the EU's Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation will take effect on December 30.