Industry Talk 10 Articles
Walmart is preparing to enter the Metaverse
Author:Aziz. H, Gate.io Researcher
03 February 15:20
By Aziz. H, Gate.io Researcher
[TL;DR]
Walmart is apparently venturing into the metaverse with plans to create its own cryptocurrency and NFT collection.
The mass retailer filed several new trademarks late last month that indicates its intention to make and sell virtual goods.
In...
DAO Newcomers in 2022
Author:Gate.io Researcher:M. Olatunji
03 February 14:40
[TL, DR]
The term DAO (Decentralized autonomous organization) has been associated with DeFi, but gradually, it has been incorporated into almost every form of blockchain. The projects range from the NFT marketplace to presales, gamification among others. The true function of these smart contrac...
Stablecoin Regulation is Coming (Part Ⅱ): Responses and Opportunities
Author:Gate.io Researcher:Edward H.
03 February 10:40
By Edward. H, Gate.io Researcher
[TL; DR]
1. The Basel Committee on Banking Supervision proposed to bring the crypto asset exposures of banking financial institutions under the Basel Agreement’s regulatory framework. It also suggested that crypto assets be treated in the sam...
Stablecoin Supervision is Approaching (Part): Current Situation and Risks
Author:Edward. H , Gate.io Researcher
01 February 10:01
【TL; DR】
1. In the last half of the 2021, with in-depth discussion on the issue of stablecoins by governments of various countries, the direction of stablecoin supervision has gradually become clear.
2. Stablecoins can be divided into three types: Off-Chain-Backed Stablecoin, On-Chain-Backed S...
Looksrare NFT Marketplace Competes with OpenSea
Author:Mashell. C, Gate.io Researcher
27 January 14:02
[TR; DR]
Looksrare is a direct competitor of OpenSea.
Looksrare used vampire attack strategy to gain part of Opensea’s market share.
Lower trading fees, , 100% distribution of trading fees to the community and instant collection of royalties are the advantages that Looksrare has over Opensea....
The Comparison and Application of The Metaverse and Web 3.0
Author:Gate.io Researcher:Mashell C.
26 January 17:19
By Mashell. C, Gate.io Researcher
[TR; DR]
Web 3.0 is the internet of the future, based on distributed ledger technology.
AR, VR and MR are some technologies that support the metaverse.
Cryptocurrencies and NFTs are examples of building blocks of the metaverse.
Web 3.0 produc...
Microsoft Swoops In To Buy Activision Blizzard
Author:Matthew W-D, Gate.io Researcher
25 January 17:28
【TR; DR】
Following recent negotiations, Microsoft has acquired gaming powerhouse Activision Blizzard in a $68.7 billion deal where each share was bought for an impressive $95 a piece. Activision Blizzard is amongst several other gaming and tech-focused companies acquired by Microsoft in r...
The Kazakhstan situation and how it affects bitcoin mining
Author:Gate.io Researcher:Victor Bastos & M.OLATUNJI
21 January 15:35
[TL;DR]
Cryptocurrency mining is a complex process through which new coins enter circulation. It requires computers to solve complex mathematical issues and it is quite an energy-intensive process. Not every country has the suitable infrastructure for cryptocurrency miners to operate properl...
DeFi 1.0 to 3.0 :What is next?
Author:Gate.io Researcher:M. Olatunji
21 January 10:28
[TL;DR]
DeFi has its history backdated to the creation of the first peer-to-peer financial solution, bitcoin. But it was too limited to capture the Robustness to accommodate the unique elements that have hosted the fast-growing $100 billion industry. These features as we know today range from liq...
BTC Whale Holders: Is it possible to know who they are?
Author:Victor KOMBOU, Gate.io Researcher
18 January 18:45
[TL;DR]
1. Understanding the Bitcoin Whale: What is a Bitcoin Whale?
2. individuals considered as BTC whales
3. Institutions considered being BTC whales
4. Exchanges considered as BTC whales
1. Understanding the Bitcoin Whale: What is a Bitcoin Whale?
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