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Gate Research Weekly Report: This week, BTC dropped by 4.07% and ETH fell by 8.56%, with moving averages showing a bearish momentum. An Oklahoma state legislator proposed a Bitcoin Freedom Act that would allow BTC as salary payment. Vitalik outlined Ethereum core development priorities: improving L2 throughput and advancing PeerDAS. Raredex.io launched tokenized rare earth metals real-time trading on Arbitrum. Global on-chain RWAs (Real World Assets) exceeded $15 billion, with over 80,000 asset holders. Sonic Chain's TVL increased by 188% in 7 days, reaching $58.71 million. APT will unlock tokens worth approximately $102 million on January 11th, representing 2.02% of total supply.

Gate Research Daily Report: On January 8, the prices of BTC, ETH, and altcoins experienced a comprehensive pullback. The number of Bitcoins held by enterprises increased by 2.24 times, while exchange balances significantly decreased. The 24-hour DEX trading volume on the Solana chain reached $3.98 billion, significantly surpassing the combined total of Ethereum and Base at $2.913 billion, reflecting the market's enthusiasm for DEX platforms on this chain.

Gate Research's report states that in December 2024, the Web3 industry experienced 27 security incidents, resulting in a loss of approximately $4.11 million, a decrease from the previous month. However, contract vulnerabilities remain the primary threat, accounting for 72% of the total losses. Major incidents included the FEG cross-chain vulnerability, Clober DEX liquidity vault attack, Vestra DAO staking contract exploit, Clipper DEX single-asset withdrawal vulnerability, and the HarryPotterObamaSonic10Inu flash loan attack. These events exposed key risks in smart contracts and cross-chain protocols, emphasizing the need for enhanced contract audits, the introduction of real-time monitoring, and multi-layered protection mechanisms to improve platform security and increase user trust.

According to Gate Research's latest Web3 industry fundraising report for December, the industry completed 159 funding rounds during the month, with a total amount reaching $3.08 billion, setting a new annual high. Fundraising approaches were diverse, with debt financing and over-the-counter (OTC) transactions gaining traction alongside traditional equity financing. Notably, funding proportions for CeFi and social tracks increased significantly, becoming investment hotspots, while the DeFi track experienced declining enthusiasm. The report also includes an overview of major funded projects such as Usual, Avalanche, BVNK, Lens Protocol, and Fraction AI.

Gate Research Daily Report: On January 7, Bitcoin and Ethereum prices increased by 2.86% and 0.38%, respectively. Pump.fun now accounts for 70% of the token issuance on the Solana network. The total value locked (TVL) in SUI has surpassed $2 billion, reaching a new all-time high. Zksync Era's TVL surged to $172 million. Dutch regulators have issued EU MiCA licenses to four companies. Bedrock launched the uniBTC Berachain Vault, supporting a cross-chain reward mechanism.

Gate Research Daily Report: On January 6, BTC price increased by 0.73% in the past 24 hours, reaching $98,824.8. The S&P 500 index rose by 1.26%, the Dow Jones index increased by 0.80%, and the Nasdaq index climbed by 1.67%. USD0's market cap surpassed $1.81 billion, securing a spot in the top five of the stablecoin market. Raydium's trading volume surpassed Uniswap, showcasing the strong momentum of the Solana ecosystem. Swellchain's TVL exceeded $334 million, with significant user growth. Solana launched the quantum-resistant Vault, enhancing security protection. Pump Science is about to release a new experimental compound token, driving decentralized anti-aging research.

Gate Research Daily Report: On January 3, BTC is currently trending within an upward channel, with a 24-hour price increase of 2.51%. ETH has broken through the significant resistance level of $3,430, with a 24-hour price increase of 2.66%. Ethereum and Solana jointly host 58% of the relevant projects in the DeSci field. The number of daily active addresses on the Base network has reached 3 million, marking a new historical high. Uniswap Labs announced that the v4 version is about to be launched, which will introduce significant architectural changes. The re-staking protocol Solayer has announced the establishment of a foundation and the release of its governance token, LAYER. Blockchain game publisher Xterio revealed its tokenomics model, with a total supply of 1 billion for the core token XTER.

This report summarizes blockchain industry developments from December 28 to January 3. Ethena and Berachain launched pre-deposit vaults supporting stablecoin deposits with multiple rewards; Bitcoin's store-of-value market size reached $1.03 trillion, up 85% this year, underscoring its appeal as digital gold; Elon Musk's username change sparked a surge in meme tokens, highlighting the influence of social media on the crypto market; and Uniswap announced the upcoming release of v4 with features like dynamic fees to enhance trading flexibility. The industry continues to see innovations, decentralized ecosystems are growing, and the market outlook remains promising.

This week's featured projects include Sentient AI, Humanity Protocol, OpenLoop, and Kaito. Krain focuses on the AI intelligent agent ecosystem, where users can earn airdrop points by completing tasks; Sentient AI introduces a human-like empathetic AI agent, supporting staking and governance; Humanity Protocol implements non-invasive identity verification to enhance proof of humanity in Web3 applications; OpenLoop focuses on a decentralized wireless network, allowing users to participate in the airdrop program by sharing bandwidth; Kaito leverages AI to transform crypto research, with users earning rewards for completing tasks. These projects provide users with diverse early participation opportunities, showcasing strong innovation and vitality, and are worth keeping an eye on.

Between December 28, 2024, and January 3, 2025, the blockchain and cryptocurrency sector experienced numerous significant events demonstrating market vitality and industry trends. Key developments from projects like Sophon and Hyperliquid—including platform launches, service expansions, feature introductions, mainnet activations, and mining activities—showcased innovation while driving technological and community growth, giving the industry fresh momentum. On the regulatory front, the European Union's dedicated cryptocurrency regulation, the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA), came into effect on December 30. This marks a significant step forward in the EU's approach to cryptocurrency regulation.

This report reviews the key events surrounding enforcing the EU MiCA regulation and releasing U.S. economic data. MiCA provides a unified regulatory framework for the crypto asset market, enhancing market confidence and compliance. The U.S. PMI shows a rebound in manufacturing activity, while the decline in initial unemployment claims reflects improvements in the labor market. These dynamics have an impact on the global economy and investment decisions.

Gate Research Weekly Report: This week, BTC found strong support around $92,500, with the market in a wait-and-see phase. ETH traded in a narrow range between $3,300 and $3,400, with overall trading volume declining. The AI Agent sector showed impressive performance over the New Year, with AI16Z gaining approximately 136.5% in the past 7 days. Elon Musk briefly changed his X platform account name to "Kekius Maximus" before reverting it within 48 hours. Shiba Inu plans to launch the TREAT token in early 2025. Base chain reached a new daily transaction volume record, exceeding 13.3 million on January 1st. Unichain mainnet plans to go live with permissionless fault proofs on January 6th, 2025.

In December 2024, the blockchain and cryptocurrency space witnessed numerous significant events demonstrating the market's dynamism and emerging trends. Projects like StakeStone, EigenLayer, Magic Eden, Stacks, Sophon, and LayerZero achieved major milestones through platform launches, service expansions, token generation events, feature rollouts, mainnet deployments, fee governance, and mining initiatives. These developments showcased the industry's innovative spirit while driving technological advancement and community engagement, ultimately propelling the sector's continued evolution.

In December 2024, the Web3 crypto industry was significantly influenced by a combination of policy updates, economic reports, and market activity. U.S. economic data releases, Hong Kong's legislative process regarding stablecoins, the decline in U.S. consumer confidence, and the implementation of the EU's MiCA regulation collectively shaped the industry’s policy landscape and influenced market expectations. The implementation of MiCA is of particular significance, marking a significant step forward for the EU in crypto-asset regulation. By providing clear rules and expectations for the market while imposing higher compliance requirements on industry participants, MiCA is expected to contribute to enhanced market stability, increased credibility, and promote healthy development within the Web3 crypto space in the long term.

Gate Research Daily Report: BTC dropped by 1.35%, and the double-bottom support level remains under test. ETH fell by 2.36%, with market sentiment staying cautious and showing no signs of a breakout. In 2024, total crypto venture capital reached $13.7 billion, marking a 28% year-on-year increase, reflecting strong confidence from the capital markets in the industry. DEX trading volume hit a historic high, highlighting the strong vitality of the decentralized ecosystem. The estimated storage value of Bitcoin has reached $1.03 trillion, reflecting an 85% increase this year. The Hyper mainnet staking function has been launched, offering users more opportunities to participate and earn. The industry is experiencing both innovation and market momentum, and its future outlook remains promising.