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The article forecasts that official backing will draw liquidity, set legal standards, and transform the brokerage landscape into crypto-native brokerages, with stablecoins serving as the global bridge for capital inflows.

Lens Protocol has fulfilled its mission, and Mask Network is stepping up to pioneer consumer-grade decentralized social networking. Mask manages Mastodon, reaching 1.9 million monthly active users, has acquired Orb with 50,000 users, and has built a product ecosystem featuring Firefly and Web3.bio. Bonfire has invested in more than 120 projects, establishing its role as the Tencent of Web3.

The article highlights AI's role as a "coprocessor" that expands decision-making and creative capacity, driving internal development to create unique competitive advantages, instead of competing in the crowded SaaS sector.

Gate Research Daily Report: On January 23, BTC rebounded after a sharp sell-off that previously pushed it down to around $87,000, and is now consolidating within the $89,300–$89,900 range; ETH staged a technical rebound after falling to around $2,866, but retreated after facing resistance near $3,000 and is now moving sideways between $2,930–$2,980; GT, after rebounding from lower levels, is capped by resistance near $10.10 and continues to trade in a weak consolidation pattern; XRD led small-cap tokens with a surge of +60.19%. Meanwhile, South Korean authorities reported that BTC under custody may have been stolen in a phishing attack, involving around $47 million; Citi warned that the recent surge in Ethereum on-chain activity is likely driven mainly by “address poisoning” scams; and World Liberty Financial’s partnership with Spacecoin to launch the USD1 satellite DeFi project has drawn market attention.

The article further breaks down five transition paths from a founder's perspective: shutdown, bounty platforms, Korean-style brand blogs, multi-platform expansion, and MCN-style management. It also highlights two unresolved structural core contradictions: incentive design and token value challenges.

Elsa AI is an advanced AI collaboration assistant built for blockchain users. It leverages NLP, AI agents, and on-chain script automation to simplify complex transactions and asset management. The Automata core architecture includes intent agents, chain analysis agents, data engines, and risk management modules. Elsa AI provides both an SDK and widget, making integration seamless for dApp developers. The $ELSA token powers payments, staking, governance, and incentives, ensuring smooth operation across the entire ecosystem.

Since the term "Metaverse" was introduced in the 1992 novel Snow Crash, it has journeyed from science fiction imagination to periods of capital frenzy, and now into a more measured phase shaped by AI advancements. In 2026, as Meta pivots its strategy and AI agents emerge, the Metaverse is evolving beyond basic 3D social spaces into a sophisticated, self-governing digital ecosystem. This article offers an in-depth analysis of the Metaverse’s defining characteristics, leading projects, and its renewed future in the AI era.

While crypto market prices have faced downward pressure, Bitwise Asset Management offers an outlook that contrasts with broader market sentiment. Despite a significant correction in Bitcoin and leading crypto assets during the fourth quarter of 2025, on-chain activity, stablecoin adoption, and corporate fundamentals have all shown concurrent improvement.

Gate Research Daily Report: On January 23, BTC rebounded after a sharp sell-off that previously pushed it down to around $87,000, and is now consolidating within the $89,300–$89,900 range; ETH staged a technical rebound after falling to around $2,866, but retreated after facing resistance near $3,000 and is now moving sideways between $2,930–$2,980; GT, after rebounding from lower levels, is capped by resistance near $10.10 and continues to trade in a weak consolidation pattern; XRD led small-cap tokens with a surge of +60.19%. Meanwhile, South Korean authorities reported that BTC under custody may have been stolen in a phishing attack, involving around $47 million; Citi warned that the recent surge in Ethereum on-chain activity is likely driven mainly by “address poisoning” scams; and World Liberty Financial’s partnership with Spacecoin to launch the USD1 satellite DeFi project has drawn market attention.

Ethereum Reaches a Critical Juncture: Fundamental Metrics Hit All-Time Highs While ETH Price Declines. This in-depth analysis examines TVL, staking volume, DVT proposals, and the current price dislocation, alongside Ethereum price forecast trends for 2026.

Recent on-chain research shows that while Bitcoin diamond hands are selling at an all-time high, the market structure has shifted. It's unlikely that the current price action will see the kind of extreme bubble booms and busts experienced in 2017 and 2021.

To celebrate the brand rebranding upgrade of Gate DEX and encourage users to fully experience Gate DEX's one-stop on-chain trading functions, Gate DEX is launching the "On-Chain All-Rounder Challenge."

Coinbase has formed the Quantum Computing and Blockchain Independent Advisory Board, assembling top global experts to evaluate how quantum computing may affect blockchain security and to develop response strategies, driving long-term security for digital assets.

Gate Web3 has officially rebranded as Gate DEX, establishing a decentralized trading platform that combines on-chain spot trading, derivatives, swap functionality, and token issuance. This transformation reduces entry barriers and offers a DEX experience on par with leading centralized exchanges.

Gate has officially launched Gate DEX, delivering a full-scale upgrade to both its decentralized trading brand and features. As part of the All in Web3 strategy, Gate DEX repositions itself as the gateway to decentralized trading. By integrating on-chain spot trading, derivatives, swaps, token launches, and advanced analytics, Gate DEX is steadily building a comprehensive on-chain financial platform that supports diverse trading scenarios. The platform strikes a balance between a non-custodial architecture and exchange-grade user experience, dedicated to lowering the barriers to Web3 adoption and improving the usability and efficiency of decentralized trading.