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Over the past decade, crypto trading demand has soared, with 2021 transaction volumes exceeding $24 trillion, leading to a significant increase in the number of CEXs and DEXs. While CEXs still dominate, DEX market share has grown from 0.33% in 2020 to 11.91% in 2024, showing strong growth potential. DEX platforms excel in niche assets and cross-chain trading, while CEXs enhance user experience through Web3 integration. With TradFi entering the market, crypto trading is poised for new growth momentum.

After a 0.54% decline, BTC rebounded above $59,500, with short-term support at that level. Bitcoin ETFs saw a net outflow of $110 million yesterday, while Ethereum ETFs recorded a net outflow of $14.79 million. Ripple introduced a cryptocurrency custody service aimed at supporting banks and fintech companies. Meanwhile, the U.S. IRS is facing a new lawsuit over its tax policy on cryptocurrency staking. Uniswap launched Unichain, a Layer-2 network based on Optimism technology, designed to accelerate decentralized finance (DeFi) transactions. Additionally, the fifth season of Optimism's airdrop saw active addresses surge to 38,000 yesterday, marking the highest level in nearly a year.

This article reviews the ten-year journey of the cryptocurrency market, exploring the evolution of token issuance models, from mining to one-click token creation. It analyzes the impact of innovations like DeFi and NFTs on the market, and delves into the dominant roles of Solana and Base chains in new token issuance. The article also highlights the opportunities and challenges brought by diversified issuance methods.

Gate Research Weekly Review and Outlook: BTC and ETH prices fluctuated this week. Bitcoin ETFs saw a net inflow of $196 million, while Ethereum ETFs experienced a net outflow of $3.9 million. On October 9, Bitcoin mining difficulty rose by 4.12%, potentially leading to a price rebound. The FTX restructuring plan received approval, with payouts set to begin in late October. Hackers hijacked an EigenLayer investor's email, stealing over 1.6 million EIGEN tokens, though some funds were frozen. Upcoming speeches by Federal Reserve officials on key economic issues may influence future monetary policy.

Gate Research Daily Report: October 9, Over the past 24 hours, BTC experienced a slight decline, and whether the $62,000 support level holds will depend on future market signals. Bitcoin ETFs saw a net outflow of $18.66 million yesterday, while Ethereum ETFs had a net outflow of $8.19 million. The total value of DAO treasuries has dropped by 44% over the past six months, with Optimism still leading the pack. A generational shift is underway among Bitcoin whales, with new whales poised to surpass old whales. Fidelity increased its Bitcoin holdings by over $100 million in the past 24 hours. A United Nations agency has recommended criminalizing unlicensed virtual asset service providers in Southeast Asia to combat online fraud.

Gate Research Daily Report: October 8, BTC faced resistance and experienced a pullback, with trading volume weakening. Despite the short-term correction, the overall trend has not significantly reversed. The U.S. Bitcoin spot ETF saw a net inflow of $235 million, while the Ethereum ETF had no net inflow. In Q3, 29 projects within the Solana ecosystem raised $173 million, the highest level since Q2 2022. Premier League clubs have secured nearly £130 million in sponsorship deals with crypto companies in 2024, marking a 30% year-on-year growth. HBO has released a documentary titled Money Electric: The Bitcoin Mystery, investigating the identity of Bitcoin’s creator. An official from the European Central Bank has proposed the creation of a unified digital asset ledger to promote financial integration and improve efficiency. The Arbitrum Foundation recently announced the launch of the "Road to Devcon" initiative, focusing on increasing investment and attention in the Asian market.

Gate Research Monthly Review: The crypto market performed weakly in August. Bitcoin plummeted from $66,000 to $49,000, then rallied to $64,000 by month's end before pulling back. Global financial markets saw intense volatility due to macroeconomic factors, pushing BTC futures liquidations to a yearly peak. BTC and ETH ETFs both experienced net outflows, while blockchain network activity ramped up—notably, Aptos' trading volume skyrocketed. The DeFi sector weathered multiple security breaches, incurring losses over $5.28 million. On the funding front, 88 projects secured financing totaling $80 million, with CeFi and DeFi emerging as standout sectors.

Gate Research: In recent years, Ethereum Layer 2 has developed a thriving ecosystem, becoming a significant segment within the cryptocurrency space. This article offers readers a comprehensive review, analyzing token performance and the current developments of various protocols, providing clear insights into the present state and competitive landscape.

Gate Research Daily Report: September 29, BTC and ETH experienced slight pullbacks, dropping by 0.62% and 0.83% over 24 hours, respectively. If they break through resistance levels, further gains are possible. U.S. Bitcoin and Ethereum spot ETFs saw net inflows of $494.2 million and $58.65 million, respectively, with Bitcoin spot ETFs marking their seventh consecutive day of net inflows. BlackRock's Ethereum ETF assets have surpassed $1 billion. Over the past week, USDC circulation increased by approximately 700 million tokens, bringing the total circulation to 36.2 billion tokens. Additionally, 68% of ETH addresses are now in a profitable position.

Gate Research Daily Report: September 27, BTC and ETH performed strongly, rising by 3.19% and 2.01% respectively over the past 24 hours. BTC is currently testing the $66,000 resistance level. The U.S. Bitcoin spot ETF saw a net inflow of $366 million yesterday, while the U.S. Ethereum spot ETF experienced a net outflow of $680,000. Most altcoins outperformed the broader market, with notable gains in the Cross-chain Communication, BRC-20, and Doge meme sectors. Avalanche launched a $40 million grant program, paving the way for the "Avalanche9000" upgrade. In the past 24 hours, only one project in the DEPIN (Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks) sector announced a funding round, raising $10.8 million.

Gate Research Weekly Review and Outlook reports, BTC showed an upward trend this week, reaching a high of 64,812 before pulling back. The resistance level to watch is $64,800. This week, Bitcoin ETFs saw a net inflow of $352 million, while Ethereum ETFs experienced a net outflow of $69.76 million. The total market cap of stablecoins increased by 0.65%, indicating further inflow of off-market incremental funds. Hamster Kombat released its roadmap, planning to launch a dedicated advertising network with revenue used for token buybacks. PayPal will allow U.S. business customers to buy, hold, and sell cryptocurrencies. The Base network's Total Value Locked (TVL) surpassed $1.9 billion, reaching a new all-time high. Truflation suffered a hacker attack, resulting in a loss of approximately $5 million.

Gate Research Daily Report: On September 25, BTC price rose 2.24% in 24 hours to about $64,361, reaching a resistance level of $64,500. Total net inflow for Bitcoin spot ETFs was $136 million, while Ethereum spot ETFs saw $62.51 million in inflows. For each 50 basis points drop in interest rates, Tether and Circle could lose $488 million and $144 million in annual revenue, respectively. The SEC has settled with TrueCoin LLC and TrustToken Inc. regarding the stablecoin TrueUSD. Additionally, Banana Gun will fully compensate 11 users who lost $3 million in a recent security incident, and Wintermute has proposed the issuance of 250 million ARB tokens.

Gate Research Daily: September 24, Bitcoin (BTC) has seen a 24-hour price decline of 1.44%, currently trading at $63,074. Sectors such as account abstraction, decentralized identity, and cat-themed memes are experiencing strong upward trends. The total net inflow for Bitcoin spot ETFs in the U.S. is $4.56 million, while Ethereum spot ETFs have a total net outflow of $79.21 million. Lombard has minted 5,861 LBTC, with a total market capitalization of $368 million. The decentralized gaming platform Treasure DAO is set to launch the Treasure Layer2 network based on the ZKSync ecosystem. Three projects have publicly announced funding, raising over $6 million, focusing on infrastructure and DeFi sectors.

Gate Research Daily: September 23, Bitcoin (BTC) is consolidating around the $64,000 level, with similar trends seen in Ethereum (ETH) and Solana (SOL). Market sentiment remains optimistic, with the majority of BTC and ETH contracts showing a bullish bias. Last Friday, Bitcoin ETFs saw a net outflow of $170 million, while Ethereum ETFs experienced a $6 million outflow. However, U.S. Bitcoin spot ETF holdings reached an all-time high. Plume Network plans to tokenize approximately $1.25 billion in real-world assets by Q4. Solana Mobile officially named its second-generation smartphone "Seeker," with over 140,000 units pre-sold. The SEC has approved options contracts related to the iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF for Nasdaq listing.

Gate Research Weekly Review and Outlook reports: BTC may be affected by a 50 basis point interest rate cut, breaking through $62,500 with resistance at $63,000. Both Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs are in a net inflow state overall. The total market cap of stablecoins has increased for several consecutive weeks, with further inflow of incremental funds from outside the market. The Federal Reserve announced a 50 basis point reduction in the target range for the federal funds rate. The Trump family's cryptocurrency project, World Liberty Finance, was recently launched. The ARB chain DeFi project DeltaPrime suffered an attack, losing approximately $4.5 million.