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The decentralized social field is undergoing restructuring, with Lens Protocol and Farcaster respectively changing their management teams, marking a shift from idealism to pragmatism in the projects. This change has affected market expectations for related tokens, and investors need to reassess the fundamental aspects of the projects. The new team is tasked with transforming decentralized social into a sustainable experience.

The cryptocurrency industry welcomes a major announcement: World Liberty Financial has reached a strategic partnership with Spacecoin to explore the integration of decentralized finance and satellite internet, aiming to serve populations worldwide who lack access to the internet and financial services. This collaboration will promote the deep expansion of DeFi applications in physical infrastructure, expected to bring about various innovative use cases, enhancing the resilience and independence of financial services.

Axie Infinity's AXS token has been steadily rising since January 23, 2026, with a nearly 247% increase over the past 30 days. This rally is attributed to the aggressive economic reforms implemented by developer Sky Mavis, aimed at increasing token value and breaking the vicious inflation cycle. The new measures include halting SLP token emissions and introducing non-tradable bAXS, reducing market sell pressure, creating deflationary expectations, and boosting long-term confidence in AXS. Despite the recent significant gains, investors should remain rational and cautious of market risks.

On January 23, 2026, the spot gold price broke through $4950 per ounce, triggering a booming development in the tokenized gold market, with a surge in tokenized gold assets such as PAXG. The rise in gold prices is driven by factors such as geopolitical risks, central bank gold purchases, and loose monetary policies. Investors can conveniently trade PAXG on the Gate platform to participate in this trend.

Chainlink announces the acquisition of Atlas, an order flow auction protocol developed by FastLane Labs, aimed at optimizing transaction ordering and supporting SVR solutions. This strategic shift will enhance Chainlink's core position in DeFi, driving long-term value growth for LINK and market demand changes. Investors should focus on the application and value impact of SVR, and strategically position themselves to respond to market fluctuations.

Bitmine staked 171,264 ETH on January 23, 2026, worth approximately $503 million, with a total staked amount reaching 1,943,200 ETH, advancing its "5% Alchemy" strategy. The company's total crypto assets value $14.5 billion, including 4,203,036 ETH, indicating increasing institutional participation in the crypto economy, locking assets to earn stable yields. In the future, Bitmine will shift from "accumulation" to "monetization," developing its own commercial staking solution MAVAN.

DeepBook in the Sui ecosystem launched the leverage trading feature Margin on January 23, 2026, enhancing decentralized finance trading capabilities. This feature introduces an on-chain clearing mechanism and a dual-rail ecosystem, supporting developers and asset holders, promoting innovation and passive income in DeFi. At this time, the market is transitioning towards institutionalization, and DeepBook Margin aims to meet new demands and strengthen liquidity. The Gate platform actively participates, achieving resource synergy, and may facilitate the innovation of new financial products in the future.

On January 22, 2026, the Dogecoin Foundation-supported 21Shares Spot Dogecoin ETF (TDOG) was listed on NASDAQ. This is the first Dogecoin ETF approved by the SEC, marking mainstream finance's opening to Dogecoin. TDOG is backed by 1:1 physical Dogecoin custody, providing investors with a direct and transparent investment channel, attracting young investors. The emergence of the ETF will enhance compliance and price stability, promoting the development of the Dogecoin ecosystem.

In the vibrant world of cryptocurrencies, securely and conveniently managing your digital assets is the first step to successful trading. Whether you are an experienced investor or a newcomer just getting started, the Spot Wallet (Spot Wallet) is an essential core tool for participating in the market. This article will delve into the concept, operation mechanism, and key role of the Spot Wallet in the Gate ecosystem, helping you manage assets with greater confidence.
What is the (Spot Wallet)?
Simply put, the Spot Wallet is a dedicated storage location within the cryptocurrency exchange platform (such as Gate) used to store, receive, and send digital assets that are immediately available for spot trading. The term “spot” refers to the act of buying and selling assets instantly at the current market price and settling the transaction, in contrast to futures or contract trading involving future delivery dates and leverage.

Orca (ORCA) is a decentralized exchange token within the Solana ecosystem, currently priced at $1.06 with a market capitalization of approximately $64.18M. Its liquidity pools and technological innovation are key to future growth. The price is expected to reach $2.46 by 2031, showing significant potential, but market volatility and competition should be monitored.

By 2026, DeFi wallets will become the core gateway to on-chain finance, with users migrating to the blockchain at an accelerated pace. The article introduces the definition of DeFi wallets, the withdrawal principles, and a six-step method for secure withdrawals, emphasizing the importance of cautious information handling during withdrawals to ensure asset safety. Additionally, it discusses methods for converting DeFi assets to fiat currency, common issues, and security measures. The article also looks ahead to the future development of crypto wallets and their collaborative relationship with centralized exchanges.

Ethereum Name Service (ENS) converts complex Ethereum addresses into human-readable domain names, simplifying cryptocurrency transactions. As a decentralized domain name system, ENS ensures users truly own their domain names while integrating multiple crypto addresses through cross-chain functionality. ENS's simplified usability and digital identity management will drive its widespread adoption in Web3.

This article introduces Sweatcoin and its digital wallet Sweat Wallet, detailing their features and advantages. It provides a step-by-step guide for users on how to transfer Sweatcoin to their personal Sweat Wallet. After the transfer, users can enjoy true ownership of assets, participate in more decentralized financial activities, enhance security, and prepare for future transactions. The article emphasizes safety precautions during operations and market prospects, encouraging users to independently manage their crypto assets.

XRP has a circulating supply of approximately 57.64 billion and a market capitalization of $11.635 billion. Wallets holding at least 10,000 XRP number 317,500, indicating extreme wealth concentration, with the top 10 addresses controlling about 18.56% of the circulating supply. Despite a decrease in XRP reserves on exchanges and an increase in whale transactions, the price remains volatile. Analysts have varying predictions for the future price, with some estimating it could reach up to $10.

The article discusses the integration of Decentralized Finance (DeFi) and Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs), namely the core concepts, application scenarios, and future development of DeFi NFTs. DeFi NFTs not only enhance the liquidity of NFTs but also create new financial applications such as NFT collateralized lending, fragmentation, and leasing. At the same time, market dynamics and the Gate ecosystem are actively promoting this trend. Despite facing valuation, legal, and technical challenges, DeFi NFTs demonstrate great potential and room for growth.

When you're preparing to transfer USDT to a friend or withdraw on an exchange, that long and strange string—usually starting with “0x” or “T”—looks like a meaningless jumble of letters and numbers. In fact, it is the only path identifier that ensures your assets safely reach their destination.
As stablecoins play an increasingly important role in global digital finance, understanding USDT addresses and their correct usage becomes crucial. On mainstream trading platforms like Gate, tens of thousands of users transfer assets daily via USDT addresses.
What is a wallet address
A wallet address is essentially a public cryptographic identifier used to receive and send digital assets on the blockchain network. It is independent of the specific wallet type you use but is directly bound to a particular blockchain and asset type.
Imagine, a blockchain address is like a cryptographic version of a bank account number.

Contract trading allows traders to profit from market rises or falls, unlike spot trading which can only go long. Contract trading uses leverage to amplify gains but also increases risk. It is suitable for experienced traders. In the future, more emphasis will be placed on risk management and compliance. As the market matures, trading strategies should focus on prudent risk control.

The Pi Network mainnet is now live, with over 19 million users beginning to transfer Pi coins to their personal wallets, forming genuine digital assets. Migration requires wallet creation and identity verification to ensure security. After transfer, there will be a 14-day pending period to safeguard assets. Although short-term prices are under pressure, the Pi ecosystem continues to expand, and future development will depend on user adoption and the growth of decentralized applications.