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The Fat Wallet Thesis suggests that as protocols and applications become "thinner," whoever controls the two most valuable resources—distribution and order flow—will gain more space. This article analyzes the arguments of this theory and examines the two revenue models for wallets: payment for order flow (PFOF) and distribution as a service (DaaS).

This article will explore blockchain’s unique advantages in payments: how it opens up financial services to a broader audience and creates a transparent environment where different parties can collaborate efficiently. It will also examine the current state of crypto payments, analyzing both the challenges and opportunities in this emerging space.

This week, Gate Research has selected a range of notable projects, including the Solana-based edge computing platform Gradient, the decentralized identity verification protocol Humanity Protocol, the TON ecosystem interactive game PAWS, the Ethereum liquid staking protocol Swell Network, and the Web3 AI agent platform DeAgentAI. This article provides a detailed introduction to each project’s core features, funding background, airdrop and reward distribution, and participation steps, aiming to help users quickly understand these emerging projects and seize potential market opportunities.

This article, the first in a three-part series, explores the landscape of traditional payment systems, from their historical origins to modern digital transformations.

Based rollups also means that MEV naturally flows to Ethereum, strengthening Ethereum’s economic security. There are some limitations to the revenue models of based rollups, as can be understood here. In this blog post, we'll summarize the current economic landscape of rollups, and explore the based rollups economy.

Gate Research's latest weekly roundup of hot projects highlights Solana's outstanding performance in the public blockchain ecosystem. PAXOS and Robinhood have launched the Global Dollar Network, injecting new momentum into the stablecoin ecosystem. Concurrently, SushiSwap's Vesting Launch token issuance platform has maintained the popularity of the Meme sector, providing a fairer participation environment for users. The rising difficulty in Bitcoin mining, coupled with Avalon Labs' steadily increasing Total Value Locked (TVL), has propelled the growth of both the BTC and BTCFi ecosystems. These advancements and competitive dynamics underscore the vast potential of blockchain technology in areas like Meme, stablecoins, and public blockchains, offering users more innovative applications and a fairer participation environment.

As the U.S. election draws more attention, Bitcoin surged in October. While polls indicate a tight race for the White House, changes in financial assets and prediction market odds suggest investors now see Trump as the likely winner.

The most crucial aspect of any project's airdrop is its basic "entry criteria." This article outlines the "low-threshold" standards for popular airdrops, offering insights for future project strategies.

This article explores Ethena’s business model, how USDe generates returns, and compares the strengths and weaknesses of Ethena and Tether. We’ll also look at where the stablecoin market may be headed and how Ethena, Tether, and others might compete in the future.

This round of Gitcoin Grants, GG22, primarily focuses on OSS initiatives and 7 community-led rounds. Compared to the previous round, GG21 (detailed in "Selected Projects Worth Donating in Gitcoin Grant 21"), this round leans more towards projects focused on cryptographic infrastructure, dApps, and developer tools. Additionally, Gitcoin Grant 22 has integrated the Quick Bridge feature, allowing users to perform cross-chain bridging and swaps on the platform. Moreover, with the US presidential election approaching, cryptocurrency advocacy organizations are also worth paying attention to. The donation deadline for all selected projects is 11:59 PM on November 7th, Beijing Time. Below are detailed introductions to recommended donation projects. Click on the corresponding link to go directly to the project donation page.

Everclear introduces the concept of 'clearing' from traditional finance to Web3. Their research shows that 80% of daily cross-chain transaction volume can be netted without moving assets. This demonstrates clearing's potential in Web3.

Want to use the Gate.com Official MiniApp on Telegram? This guide provides a step-by-step tutorial to help you easily create a wallet, manage assets, and invite friends. The Gate.com Official MiniApp integrates Gate.com exchange features with enhanced security and a simple user interface. It’s beginner-friendly, with seamless transactions, allowing you to experience official features on Telegram and easily earn airdrop rewards.

The three-layer framework of chain abstraction emphasizes a central concept: creating a highly interconnected, interoperable blockchain ecosystem by eliminating direct interaction between users, developers, and infrastructure providers with different blockchains. Chain abstraction is more than a technical innovation; it represents an important step toward the maturity of the blockchain ecosystem, helping it evolve from a collection of isolated, multi-chain islands to a more collaborative and connected network.

Gate Research Daily Report (November 8): Bitcoin saw a modest increase of 0.38%, fluctuating between $74,500 and $76,800. Despite the Federal Reserve’s latest 25 basis point rate cut, Bitcoin’s upward momentum appears to be slowing. Bitcoin spot ETFs recorded a net inflow of $1.38 billion, setting a new single-day high, while open interest in Bitcoin futures across the network exceeded $46 billion, marking a historic peak. Today, the Sui network saw a net inflow of $26.8 million, contrasting with Ethereum’s net outflow of $91 million. UBS announced the launch of its blockchain-based payment system, UBS Digital Cash, and the UK House of Lords expressed its support for the Digital Asset Property Bill, which aims to clarify the legal status of digital assets.

Off The Grid’s is a breakout blockchain game built in the Avalanche ecosystem. Off The Grid’s game’s core gameplay involves players fighting one another in addition to collecting in-game items in the form of NFTs. The game became the most popular free-to-download game in the Epic Games store just three days after its early access release.