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This article introduces the development history and influencing factors of cryptocurrency mining, including the emergence of new technologies and algorithms, changes in the distribution of mining pool computing power, and the impact of policies and network congestion. Mainstream mining machine companies include Bitmain, Canaan Technology, NVIDIA, etc. They have competitive advantages in technology and market positioning. Future development trends include environmental sustainability, cooperation and mergers, technological innovation and efficiency improvements. Investors can earn returns by paying attention to the technological advancement of ASIC mining machines and the development trends of cloud mining services. Despite the challenges, the mining industry will maintain continued growth and play an important role in the development of digital currencies.

BOB's vision is to introduce Bitcoin as a settlement layer. As an innovative L2 technology stack, BOB not only inherits the security of Bitcoin, but is also compatible with EVM. With its launch on the main network and the improvement of more functions, it remains to be seen whether it can promote the Bitcoin L2 craze and become an important force in the Bitcoin DeFi field, promoting the development and prosperity of the entire ecosystem.

From the formal proposal of RGB++ in February to its implementation in April, it took less than two months, demonstrating the team’s extremely strong engineering capabilities. The launch of UTXO Stack alongside the implementation of RGB++ not only offers more diverse possibilities for asset issuance and gameplay within the BTC ecosystem, but provided project developers with a convenient method of issuance of BTC Layer2 solution based on the UTXO architecture.

Learn more about Bitcoin, the Cantillon Effect, and how it could be a valuable alternative to traditional finances in terms of autonomy and wealth distribution worldwide

The BRC-20 experimental asset protocol is celebrating its first birthday, witnessing the birth of the Ordinals protocol and the release of the BRC-20 protocol, which has reinvigorated the BTC ecosystem.While BRC-20 is a non-UTXO-bound asset issuance scheme, ARC-20 under the Atomicals protocol pioneered UTXO-bound assets. Arthur, the founder of the Atomicals protocol, came up with the idea of Atomicals, which has led to four major concepts, including Dmint, Bitwork, ARC-20, and RNS, as well as AVMs and splits in the future.The Atomicals protocol introduces a decentralized minting mechanism for NFTs on the Bitcoin chain, which will provide an opportunity for homogeneous and non-homogeneous NFTs to be distributed within the Bitcoin ecosystem. homogenized and non-homogenized tokens with a fair chance of issuance. With the release of AVM, the Atomicals protocol is expected to enable programmability on Bitcoin Layer1 , bringing new developments to the entire Bitcoin ecosystem.

B² Network, a layer-2 solution on the Bitcoin Blockchain addresses the scalability of the Bitcoin network by introducing a two-layer infrastructure that allows for faster transactions and lower costs without compromising on security.

Zeus is a cross-chain communication network designed to facilitate permissionless communication between Solana and the Bitcoin ecosystem. Through the Apollo suite, users can anchor Bitcoin liquidity to Solana and maximize yield within its ecosystem. With the continuous development of the Solana ecosystem, Zeus offers users an efficient and low-cost solution for BTC conversion.

This article extensively explores Ethereum and its so-called "killers," including many public chains such as Cardano, Avalanche, and Polkadot. It delves into the advantages, challenges, and unique highlights of these public chains, analyzing their performance during both prosperous and downturn periods in the cryptocurrency market. Additionally, the article conducts a deep dive into factors that may influence the future development of these public chains and offers insights and predictions for the future of the crypto world.

This article explores the potential of Bitcoin Layer 2 (L2) technology in trustless financial systems and predicts the impact of institutional adoption of Bitcoin spot ETFs.

This article focuses on BounceBit, a promising project in the Bitcoin re-staking arena. It answers three key questions: How does it help BTC holders earn multiple returns from CeFi and DeFi? (2) Why does it adopt a dual-token staking consensus mechanism? (3) What is the business model that emulates Apple?

Incorporating Bitcoin into a traditional 60/40 stock and bond investment portfolio can enhance cumulative returns but also increases volatility, with an optimal allocation of 3% to 5% Bitcoin being the best ratio for risk-adjusted returns.

This article explores the principles and optimization strategies of BitVM for enhancing the scalability and richness of the Bitcoin ecosystem.

The important airdrop in the Bitcoin NFT community - Ordinal Rune Stones, distributes over 112,000 runestones to wallets holding three or more non-text ordinal Bitcoins. These runestones represent significant moments in Bitcoin's history, containing a wealth of data and multimedia content. The airdrop and fair distribution mechanism of the runestones have changed the traditional NFT framework, attracting the digital art and crypto communities. Supported by the Bitcoin economy, this project signifies a shift in the NFT market and an increased interest in Bitcoin-based NFTs. The runestones pave the way for the future of the Bitcoin NFT ecosystem.

This article analyzes the price cycles and pullbacks in Bitcoin's history, finding that after peaking during halving rewards, there were substantial long-term pullbacks. Currently, Bitcoin is in a new upward cycle, but the pullback is still uncertain. Investors should be prepared for regular pullbacks exceeding 10%. Bitcoin reached its peak in November 2017 and 2021, but the pullback exceeded 10%. The current cycle began in November 2022 and has experienced 5 major pullbacks exceeding 10%. Due to the outflow of ETF funds, Bitcoin fell by 5.8% this week. Important news includes BlackRock and Standard Chartered raising their year-end bitcoin forecasts, the SEC investigating crypto companies in Ethereum, and BlackRock launching its first tokenized fund on the Ethereum network. Upcoming events include the CME expiration on March 29th and the Bitcoin block reward halving on April 21st.

As Bitcoin gradually approaches the next halving event, subtle changes in market structure and participant behavior reveal a complex trading landscape. This report delves into how the significant buying power of ETFs reshapes traditional expectations about the supply squeeze effect brought by halving, and the key role of Long-Term Holders (LTH) in the current market cycle. By comprehensively analyzing historical data, market trends, and investor behavior, this article provides valuable insights for traders, aiming to help them navigate the unique environment of the Bitcoin market and optimize their trading strategies. As the market moves toward the crucial halving point, understanding these dynamics becomes key to grasping the future market direction.