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Plasma (XPL) differs from traditional payment systems across several core dimensions. In terms of settlement, Plasma enables direct on-chain asset transfers, while traditional systems rely on account-based ledgers and intermediary clearing. In efficiency and cost, Plasma offers near real-time and low-cost transactions, whereas traditional systems often involve delays and layered fees. For liquidity management, Plasma uses stablecoins for on-demand capital allocation, while traditional systems depend on pre-funded accounts. In programmability and accessibility, Plasma supports smart contracts and operates on an open global network, while traditional systems remain constrained by legacy banking infrastructure.

Gate has integrated the leading prediction market platform Polymarket and introduced a dedicated access point within the Gate App. This allows users to participate in prediction trading on major global events directly from the exchange environment. Through Yes/No shares, users can make decisions and trade on topics including sports, finance, and the crypto market. The platform offers both prediction and trading modes, delivering a dual-mode experience that accommodates the needs of users across all levels.

Gate Research Daily Report: On March 24, the crypto market as a whole entered a corrective rebound phase. BTC and ETH strengthened in tandem, but the Fear and Greed Index remained in the Extreme Fear zone. The current recovery is still primarily capital-driven, and market sentiment has not fully warmed up. On the market board, ANON, CSPR, and LIGHT ranked as the top three gainers among assets with a market cap exceeding 10 million USD, corresponding respectively to the three niche sectors of AI DeFi assistants, enterprise-grade public chains, and Bitcoin infrastructure. Incremental funds are conducting structural rotations around high-recognition themes. At the industry level, the partnership between Deloitte Canada and Stablecorp, Nasdaq’s tokenized collateral integration with Talos, and the on-chain risk control collaboration between Bluprynt and Kroll show that institutional-grade infrastructure such as stablecoins, collateral management, and compliance trust layers continues to advance steadily.

The Solana Foundation’s latest report highlights that the future of the crypto industry depends not just on transparency, but also on allowing enterprises to determine the extent of their data disclosures. Through the privacy spectrum framework, Solana seeks to provide businesses with a range of privacy options, enabling blockchains to maintain regulatory compliance while addressing the data protection requirements of commercial use cases.

This article provides a detailed step-by-step tutorial on participating in the Polymarket prediction market via the Gate platform. It equips you to forecast major global events, access real-time market trends, and capitalize on profit opportunities.

In his annual letter, BlackRock CEO Larry Fink once again emphasized the transformative potential of asset tokenization. He asserts that blockchain technology will reshape the foundational infrastructure of financial markets, dramatically reducing barriers to investment issuance, trading, and participation. With Wall Street institutions and regulatory bodies increasingly engaging in pilot programs, asset tokenization is gradually transitioning from a conceptual idea to real-world implementation.

The sharp correction in gold prices results from the interplay of a stronger US dollar, changing interest rate expectations, and leveraged liquidations. This article offers an in-depth examination of the factors driving the recent slump in gold, shifts in capital structure, and projections for future market movements.

Gate Research Weekly Report: BTC remained in weak consolidation over the past day, facing resistance near $71,000, while ETH pulled back to the $2,200 level after its recent rally, showing slower short-term momentum. Altcoins remained mixed, and market sentiment stayed in the “Fear” zone. Stablecoin market capitalization held at $311.68 billion, while Ethereum gas fees remained at ultra-low levels. ETN, ENJ, and SIREN posted gains of 19%–33%. Meanwhile, Prediction Markets TVL rose to $479.66 million, and total RWA on-chain market capitalization reached $22.817 billion, showing that capital continues to focus on sectors with clearer real-world demand. In the coming seven days, ZRO, RIVER, and H will unlock approximately $54.50M, $29.17M, and $10.85M worth of tokens respectively, which may create short-term supply pressure.

Katana is a DeFi-focused Layer 2 architecture designed to concentrate liquidity into a small number of core financial applications and recycle protocol-generated revenue back into those markets. With the development of modular blockchain infrastructure and liquidity fragmentation challenges, this model has emerged as a way to improve capital efficiency and sustainability in decentralized finance. Understanding how Katana works helps explain how coordinated incentives, liquidity ownership, and governance mechanisms interact within modern on-chain financial systems.

A suspected ShapeShift founder has acquired $112 million in ETH, sparking considerable interest across the market. This article offers an in-depth examination of the reasons behind Ethereum’s underperformance relative to Bitcoin and evaluates whether ETH is poised to enter a catch-up phase.

Morpho has released Morpho Vaults V2, advancing its on-chain asset management framework. This upgrade retains the core non-custodial features and adds greater flexibility in asset allocation, enhanced risk management, and institution-grade permission controls, establishing a new benchmark for DeFi asset management.

Polymarket, a leading prediction market platform, has acquired DeFi infrastructure provider Brahma to improve user experience and boost market liquidity. This move further underscores Polymarket's dedication to strengthening its core blockchain infrastructure.

A Bittensor Subnet functions as an independent AI task marketplace within the network. Each subnet builds its own incentive structure around specific use cases such as text generation, image recognition, or prediction. Through miners supplying models, validators assessing output quality, and dynamic TAO and Alpha token allocation, subnets enable the production and pricing of machine intelligence in a decentralized way.

Over the past 24 hours, BTC rebounded to around $74,672.2 before pulling back and repeatedly testing support near $71,000. ETH rose to around $2,350 but then weakened, dropping to $2,150 and entering consolidation. ETN, ENJ, and SIREN surged 33%, 25%, and 19% respectively, driven by expectations around EVM compatibility, gaming/metaverse momentum, and options demand, with trading volumes expanding in tandem. The Bank of Japan held rates steady as expected, signaling a “gradual” approach to tightening based on economic and inflation conditions. Polymarket will launch a “Situation Room” bar in Washington, D.C. focused on real-time event monitoring. Meanwhile, Nasdaq has received approval from SEC to enable trading of tokenized securities.

Katana (KAT) is a blockchain network designed to integrate multiple DeFi functions through chain level liquidity coordination. Its core objective is to improve capital efficiency and establish a closed loop yield system. Through its liquidity centric architecture and the vKAT incentive mechanism, Katana redefines how capital flows within DeFi.