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The Sui DeFi Moonshots Program is a selective ecosystem support initiative launched by Sui for high-potential teams. Its purpose is to identify and empower builders capable of fundamentally reshaping onchain financial structures. Unlike traditional ecosystem subsidy programs that focus on scale expansion or liquidity incentives, the Moonshots Program centers on transformative innovation. It targets DeFi projects capable of introducing entirely new financial primitives and redesigning interaction logic and capital efficiency structures, rather than simply optimizing parameters within existing models.

eSui Dollar is a synthetic dollar asset jointly launched by Ethena Labs and the eSui team. After its initial debut in the fourth quarter of 2025, it has now been formally integrated into the DeepBook margin system. The significance of this integration lies in the fact that eSui Dollar has become the first synthetic dollar that can be directly embedded within DeepBook's margin framework. This allows dollar denominated assets to participate in margin trading, lending, and leveraged strategies within Sui's native liquidity layer, marking the entry of digital dollar assets into an on-chain risk management and liquidation architecture.

Backpack, a leading exchange within the Solana ecosystem, has announced its Token Generation Event (TGE) is scheduled for approximately March 23. At launch, 25% of the tokens will be released and distributed to the community. This article provides an in-depth analysis of Backpack's tokenomics, airdrop allocation, and potential effects on the market.

Blockchain payment company Ripple is executing a stock buyback program valued at up to $750 million, lifting the company's total valuation to around $50 billion. The buyback will proceed via a tender offer, enabling select investors and employees to sell their holdings. This move also highlights Ripple's capital strategy and long-term positioning in the private market.

The Across community has recently put forward a governance proposal to consider converting pipeline ACX tokens into a traditional corporate equity structure. If passed, ACX holders will have the option to exchange their tokens for shares in the newly formed AcrossCo or sell their tokens at a premium for USDC. The proposal remains under community discussion and will proceed only after a formal governance vote.

GateRouter and OpenRouter are both AI model routers, but they differ in architecture, payment mechanisms, and Web3 integration. This guide compares their core designs, AI agent compatibility, and typical use cases.

Backpack Token is a utility crypto asset issued within the Backpack ecosystem and built on the Solana blockchain. It is designed to provide a unified incentive and governance mechanism across Backpack’s trading platform, non-custodial wallet, and NFT community. Unlike many traditional platform tokens, the Backpack tokenomics model emphasizes a user-first distribution structure and explores a staking mechanism that may connect token participation with the potential equity value of the company.

Gate Skills is an open skills marketplace that empowers AI agents with native access to the Gate cryptocurrency ecosystem. As AI agents become increasingly involved in financial and blockchain ecosystems, effective automation requires access to specialized tools, market data, and operational capabilities. Modular capability systems address this need by allowing agents to perform complex tasks through reusable and structured components.

The Five Core Modules of Gate for AI are the foundational infrastructure components that provide AI agents with structured access to crypto trading systems, wallet management, market information, and blockchain data. As AI agents evolve beyond simple conversations and begin performing real tasks, they need reliable ways to interact with financial systems and blockchain networks.

Gate ETF is introducing the "Easy Start Bonus" campaign. New users who engage in ETF trading will receive a 20 USDT trial fund. By completing daily check-ins, participants can share a prize pool of up to 16,000 USDT. Availability is limited and offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Don't miss your chance to join!

Gate for AI uses advanced AI Agent infrastructure and the Skills Hub to fully optimize intelligent trading processes. This enables automation across market research, strategy development, execution, and monitoring, ushering in a new era of smart digital asset trading.

Gate DEX has introduced a new USDD staking event. By staking USDD or USDT, you can earn a 5% APY and receive an extra 20,000 USDD reward. Boost your assets in the Gate DEX Bonus Earn section.

Discover Gate TradFi, a platform that eliminates boundaries between traditional finance and the crypto market. Access CFD trading across a wide range of financial instruments such as gold, stocks, and forex, enabling you to easily navigate and diversify across asset classes.

As the crypto market evolves, capital allocation has expanded beyond single asset classes. Gate TradFi uses a Contract for Difference (CFD) framework combined with stablecoin settlement, allowing traders to access both crypto assets and traditional financial markets within one platform. Covering stock indices, precious metals, and foreign exchange, Gate TradFi provides a unified gateway to multiple markets, enabling crypto capital to engage more flexibly with global price movements.

As Ethereum adopts the PoS consensus mechanism, staking is increasingly recognized as a key avenue for on-chain yield generation. Conventional staking approaches typically require asset lock-up and impose liquidity restrictions. Gate’s GTETH utilizes a liquid staking architecture, enabling users to earn ETH staking rewards without sacrificing asset flexibility. This approach redefines ETH from a passively held asset to a versatile instrument that supports more sophisticated investment strategies.