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The article offers a comprehensive analysis of how Safety Shot is transitioning into a DeFi-integrated company through its acquisition of BONK.fun’s revenue-sharing rights. It also explores the potential risk of shareholder equity dilution that may arise from this partnership.

The article provides a detailed analysis of how these projects attract market attention through carefully planned announcements, interactions, and narratives, and how they secure a share in a highly competitive market.

This article reflects on the decline of the current airdrop ecosystem: from the exciting airdrops of Uniswap and dYdX to the disappointing “mosquito airdrops” of projects like Scroll. It reveals how airdrops have shifted from subsidies to a futile cycle of “industrialized farming,” and explores whether it might be more effective to cancel airdrops altogether and allocate resources to genuine product development.

Gate Research Daily Report:On September 3, BTC consolidates around 111,000 USDT with short-term moving averages forming a bullish crossover, signaling a rebound, and ETF inflows recovered to around 333 million USD. ETH remains in weak consolidation, with support at 4,280–4,300 USDT. GT trades between 16.5–17 USDT, awaiting direction. Small-cap tokens are highly active: SQUID +102.54%, GMMT +67.16%, MERL +30.81%, reflecting strong interest in emerging themes. Key highlights include Linea’s liquidity incentive program, Ethereum Foundation ETH sale, and WLFI buyback and burn, with structural opportunities amid high volatility.

Gate Research Daily Report: On September 3, BTC rebounded from a low of $107,261 to $111,398, with short-term moving averages forming a bullish crossover, indicating recovery momentum, though volume declined, showing limited buying interest. ETH consolidated in the $4,063–$4,300 range, with short-term moving averages below MA30, maintaining bearish pressure. Small-cap tokens remained active, while overall market sentiment was neutral, with a Fear & Greed Index of 39. Key highlights include Linea launching a liquidity incentive program distributing 1 billion LINEA to attract an additional $1 billion TVL, WLFI undergoing buyback and burn, and Ethereum Foundation preparing to sell 10,000 ETH, reflecting structural opportunities amid high volatility.

Last week, Pyth Network (PYTH) surged 48.58% on news of its cooperation with the Ministry of Commerce. Story Protocol (IP) jumped 33.63% following a large-scale token buyback and new exchange listings. On Ethereum, on-chain data showed significant strength, with net inflows reaching $1.6 billion—far ahead of other public chains. Monthly on-chain transfer volume exceeded $320 billion, while DEX trading volume hit a record high. In addition, the narrative of bringing macroeconomic data on-chain gained traction last week, sparking imagination around oracles and DeFi.

The article discusses in detail the shift of AI agents from general-purpose to specialized agents, and how they are regaining market attention through real product launches and specialized on-chain functionalities.

The article analyzes the tactics used by hackers and the vulnerabilities of cryptocurrency exchanges. It also shows how Bybit strengthens its security by combining the self-custody advantages of DeFi and enterprise-grade security protocols.

This article provides an analysis of the reasoning behind the Federal Reserve's recent policy adjustments in response to Jerome Powell's remarks, as well as the strong influence of U.S. labor market data on the valuation of risk assets in the cryptocurrency market and rate cut expectations. The author emphasizes that the strategic allocation of traditional capital primarily shapes current market movements and highlights the lack of broad gains among smaller altcoins. As a result, assessing the trajectory of the bull market demands close attention to nonfarm payroll reports. Other key macroeconomic metrics are also important.

The article analyzes the context surrounding this policy change. It highlights the U.S. government's aggressive regulatory stance toward the cryptocurrency industry in recent years and its adverse effects on the market. It also discusses the current shift in regulatory approach.

Gate Research Daily Report: On September 2, BTC prices fluctuated higher overall; ETH is currently consolidating in the 4,350 – 4,380 US dollar range with buying momentum showing signs of recovery. The JELLYJELLY token gained 30.25% in the past 24 hours; the ELA token rose 22.63% in the past 24 hours; the Alpenglow upgrade has been approved, marking a historic restructuring for Solana; and the market capitalization of gold-backed tokens has surpassed 2.5 billion US dollars.

The article references a report by JPMorgan analysts that thoroughly examines the factors behind Bitcoin's decreasing volatility, delving into both the context and causes of this shift. It also highlights how this change reflects a transition in the investor base—from predominantly retail participants to a market now led by institutional investors.

By examining HL's track record during different security events, the article highlights how HL navigates the balance between decentralized governance and centralized management.

The article provides a detailed analysis of different types of buyback strategies, including one-time buybacks, programmatic buybacks, and revenue-based buybacks, and illustrates their real-world effectiveness through concrete case studies.

The article provides an in-depth look at Horizon’s functions and operational framework. It also discusses the internal debates within Aave DAO about whether to issue a new token and the final decision.