Finance

Morpho is a protocol designed to improve efficiency in decentralized lending markets. By introducing a peer-to-peer (P2P) matching mechanism on top of traditional liquidity pool models, it enables more favorable interest rate matching. As demand for DeFi lending continues to grow, Morpho has become widely used to enhance capital efficiency and improve yield structures for users.

DeFi protocols are under growing pressure to reward token holders with a share of their revenue, and major players like Aave, Ethena, and Hyperliquid are already exploring ways to pilot value-accrual mechanisms for their native tokens.

With Bitcoin ETFs attracting massive capital inflows in 2024, institutional and retail investors’ preference for structured products has weakened speculative demand for altcoins. This article analyzes the shift in venture capital strategies and the potential impact of market saturation on new altcoin projects.

This article examines crypto's current state and future direction, addressing meme assets and limited adoption. It calls for a shift from short-term trends to building revenue-generating products. Success requires developing mainstream applications that expand the user base. Like the internet, crypto will integrate into daily life, with value measured by user impact rather than technology.

The commercialization process of on-chain data analysis tools is entering a new stage. Especially with Arkham launching its spot trading platform, the business model of on-chain data tools has undergone a significant transformation, shifting towards data-driven financial platforms. This article will analyze the current development of on-chain data tools and explore the evolution of future business models.

Gate Research Weekly Report: BTC surged to $69,305 over the past 24 hours before giving back gains and entering a weaker consolidation phase, while ETH continued to show stronger structure than BTC, rebounding to as high as $2,168 with upside momentum easing at elevated levels. The altcoin market remained structurally mixed, with about 51.02% of tokens posting gains, led by the DID and NFT trading sectors. Stablecoin market capitalization rose to $316.3 billion, up by $640 million over the past week, while Ethereum gas fees remained at low levels. The Drift Protocol exploit, confirmation of the BITA ticker, and approval for options on multi-crypto asset commodity trusts further increased market focus on security risks, yield-enhanced ETF products, and the institutionalization of crypto derivatives. In the coming seven days, HYPE, ENA, and OPN are set to unlock approximately $12.00 million, $19.16 million, and $5.52 million worth of tokens respectively, which may introduce short-term supply pressure.

With the approval of FTX’s bankruptcy restructuring plan in October 2024, the progress of the compensation process brings new uncertainties to the market. This article analyses the profound impact of FTX’s compensation on the crypto market from multiple perspectives, including investor confidence, market volatility, and industry regulation.

With the Trump administration taking office, the cryptocurrency ETF market is experiencing notable shifts—particularly a growing wave of altcoin ETF applications from traditional financial institutions. This article breaks down the latest developments in ETF filings for assets like ADA, DOT, HBAR, AXL, and APT, while analyzing their potential impact on the broader market.

Breaking down why revenue is returning to the conversation around Web3-native business models, the key players involved, and why buybacks may not be ideal.

PayFi, short for Payment Finance, is an innovative model that integrates traditional payment systems with decentralized financial services using blockchain technology. This fusion aims to enhance the efficiency, transparency, and accessibility of financial transactions.

This article examines the significance of regulatory compliance in U.S. stock tokenization through historical cases and explores its potential and challenges in the current market landscape.

This article delves into the top 10 most shocking crypto hacks in history. We will explore notorious hacker groups, common attack methods, and sophisticated money laundering techniques used in the crypto world. Additionally, we will compare traditional hacking vs. crypto hacking and provide valuable security tips to help investors avoid potential risks.

This article explains how to systematically filter potential cryptocurrencies using the Gate.com platform. It provides a comprehensive analysis of the key dimensions for selecting promising coins and highlights the application techniques of Gate.com’s big data platform tools. The aim is to help investors efficiently utilize platform resources, enhance their ability to identify potential coins, seize opportunities in the rapidly changing crypto market, and optimize investment decisions.

This guide explores the Web3 lending landscape, covering overcollateralized lending, credit-based lending, flash loans, and real-world asset (RWA) lending. Learn about the key mechanisms, leading projects, and emerging trends that are shaping the future of decentralized finance (DeFi) and global lending markets.

Gate ETF is a crypto derivative that packages leveraged trading strategies into token form. Its operation relies on underlying contract positions, net asset value (NAV) calculations, and an automatic rebalancing mechanism. Users can gain amplified market exposure through spot trading, though returns are not simply a fixed multiple of price movement.