Airdrop

An airdrop is a method used by blockchain projects to reward early users and community participants, typically in the form of tokens. This column will gather market airdrop opportunities and provide interactive tutorials, helping you get involved in early-stage projects with potential.

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Gate Research: Circle Tops $90 | Jane Street Accused of 10 a.m. BTC Dump
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Gate Research: Circle Tops $90 | Jane Street Accused of 10 a.m. BTC Dump

Gate Research Daily Report: On February 27, BTC rebounded after a sharp drop to $62,501 and is now consolidating above $67,000; ETH recovered from the $1,800 level and is holding near $2,020 in a high-level range; GT is showing a rebound-driven consolidation structure; POWER led the market with a +113.53% surge, while small-cap tokens such as DENT and RAVE also posted strong gains. A suspected insider earned over $411,000 on Polymarket by betting on ZachXBT’s allegations against Axiom; claims that Jane Street “manipulated the 10 a.m. Bitcoin dump” lack data support, with analysts pointing instead to ETF authorized participant mechanics; Circle shares broke above $90, with analysts saying the stock has “clearly decoupled” from broader crypto trends, as applications like Polymarket are seen as new growth drivers for USDC.
2026-03-25 00:13:00
Gate Research: Geopolitical Tensions Escalate | AI Accelerates Ethereum Development
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Gate Research: Geopolitical Tensions Escalate | AI Accelerates Ethereum Development

Gate Research Daily Report: On March 2, the crypto market continued to trade in a high-volatility consolidation pattern, with BTC repeatedly fluctuating within the $66,000–$67,000 range and ETH rebounding but still in the process of trend confirmation, as overall risk appetite kept contracting. Escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East heightened macro uncertainty, driving gains in oil and gold, while the Fear & Greed Index fell to 10. Structurally, clear divergence emerged among small-cap and thematic assets: SYND surged on exchange incentives and ecosystem partnership catalysts, ARC strengthened amid renewed AI narrative rotation, and CFG attracted buying interest following its listing on a Korean exchange. On the industry front, X lifted its ban on paid crypto promotions while tightening disclosure requirements, SpaceX advanced its IPO plans and disclosed holdings of 8,285 BTC, and Vitalik noted that AI is significantly accelerating Ethereum’s development process, underscoring that innovation and
2026-03-24 23:01:19
Gate Research: Traders Position for a Crypto Market Rebound | Claude Experiences Widespread Service Outage
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Gate Research: Traders Position for a Crypto Market Rebound | Claude Experiences Widespread Service Outage

Gate Research Daily Report: Amid ongoing economic uncertainty, Bitcoin remains within a downward channel. Ethereum is attempting to stabilize in the short term but has yet to achieve a decisive breakout above its key resistance zone. As risk appetite improved, FAI, SIREN, and BOBA surged more than 125%, 83%, and 58%, respectively, over the past 24 hours. Claude experienced a widespread service outage, affecting thousands of users globally. Digital asset investment products recorded $1 billion in inflows last week, ending a five-week streak of outflows totaling $4 billion. While tensions in the Middle East have heightened short-term volatility, the long-term outlook remains intact, with some traders positioning for a potential rebound.
2026-03-24 22:17:27
Gate Research: Circle Launches Nanopayments Testnet | Gate Introduces TradFi Trading API and Multi-Leverage Mechanism
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Gate Research: Circle Launches Nanopayments Testnet | Gate Introduces TradFi Trading API and Multi-Leverage Mechanism

Gate Research Daily Report: On March 4, the crypto market remained in a weak consolidation phase, with BTC and ETH trading in a narrow range after the previous pullback, while market sentiment stayed in the “extreme fear” zone. In this environment, capital has been rotating toward structural opportunities, with AI- and compute-related tokens such as PHA, AIXBT, and AKT showing relative strength, driven by narratives around confidential computing, technical rebound, and decentralized AI infrastructure. On the narrative side, AI and stablecoin infrastructure continue to draw attention. A recent study shows that 48.3% of AI decision scenarios selected Bitcoin as the preferred monetary instrument. Meanwhile, Circle launched the Nanopayments testnet, enabling ultra-small USDC payments and exploring AI agent–driven micropayment use cases. In addition, Gate introduced a TradFi trading API and adjustable leverage mechanism, further expanding its multi-asset programmatic trading infrastructure.
2026-03-24 21:34:46
Gate Research: Crypto ETF Inflows Continue to Rise | Prediction Market Trading Volume Surpasses $133.5 Billion
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Gate Research: Crypto ETF Inflows Continue to Rise | Prediction Market Trading Volume Surpasses $133.5 Billion

Gate Research Weekly Report: After a sharp sell-off, the market has entered a consolidation phase, with BTC and ETH still capped by key moving averages. Capital is rotating back into high-beta sectors such as AI, signaling a modest recovery in risk appetite. Ethereum’s staking ratio has surpassed 30%, reaching a new all-time high and pointing to ongoing supply contraction and a rebalancing of liquidity structures. Zerohash’s integration with Monad and USDC is advancing the deployment of stablecoin payment infrastructure at the L1 level. Tether’s U.S. Treasury holdings continue to expand, accelerating the integration of stablecoins into the short-term interest rate system. Overall crypto market capitalization continues to decline, indicating that the market remains in a near-term de-risking phase. Meanwhile, Anchorage has completed a strategic financing round of approximately $100 million, with participation from Tether.
2026-03-24 20:22:00
Gate Research: ETH Climbs Strongly, CROSS Surges Over 470%, Sparking a Mid-Cap Rotation Rally
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Gate Research: ETH Climbs Strongly, CROSS Surges Over 470%, Sparking a Mid-Cap Rotation Rally

Gate Research Report: From July 8 to 21, 2025, the crypto market experienced a notable upswing, driven by a combination of favorable policy developments and strong technical momentum. The game-focused public chain CROSS led the rally with a remarkable 476% gain, while GAL, SUSHI, and other tokens saw significant volume-driven price increases, attracting short-term capital inflows. Large-cap assets like ETC remained stable, serving as liquidity anchors. The market overall maintained a pattern of “theme-based rotation and mid-to-large cap resilience,” with volume surges continuing to be a key indicator of sentiment. Meanwhile, airdrop campaigns from projects such as Orochi, Gradient, OneFootball, and Fleek have recently gone live. This article outlines participation methods to help users capture potential upside and rebound-related opportunities.
2026-03-24 11:57:38
InfoFi Comprehensive Practical Guide: Concept Breakdown, Project Map, and Retail Participation Roadmap
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InfoFi Comprehensive Practical Guide: Concept Breakdown, Project Map, and Retail Participation Roadmap

From Kaito to Cookie.fun, from “talk-to-earn” airdrops to attention trading — InfoFi is redefining the value logic of information. This article explains what InfoFi is, how to participate, its leading projects, and how it could reshape the narrative boundaries between DeFi and SocialFi. Includes a step-by-step participation guide and key tips to avoid pitfalls, helping you unlock the practical playbook for this emerging sector.
2026-03-24 11:57:26
Gate Research: Gate Wallet Now Supports Berachain; Tokenized U.S. Treasury Market Value Exceeds $5 Billion
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Gate Research: Gate Wallet Now Supports Berachain; Tokenized U.S. Treasury Market Value Exceeds $5 Billion

Gate Research Daily Report: Bitcoin rose by 0.71% to $87,393, while Ethereum dipped slightly by 0.06% to $2,055. The market cap of tokenized U.S. Treasury bonds surpassed $5 billion for the first time. PumpSwap's daily trading volume exceeded $450 million. USDC's market cap reached a record high of $60 billion. Gate Wallet now added support for Berachain. BlackRock launched the iShares Bitcoin ETP in Europe. Asia Web3 Alliance Japan proposed a U.S.-Japan collaboration to advance the tokenized economy and Web3 innovation.
2026-03-24 11:56:50
Gate Research: Solana Dominates with 57% of Total Blockchain Revenue in February; Argentina Implements New VASP Regulations
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Gate Research: Solana Dominates with 57% of Total Blockchain Revenue in February; Argentina Implements New VASP Regulations

March 17, Bitcoin price fell by 0.54% to $83,713.5, and Ethereum price dropped by 0.69% to $1,908.56. Solana's February revenue accounted for 57% of the overall blockchain market. The market capitalization of stablecoins is growing, with USDT remaining dominant, while USDC is expanding within the Solana ecosystem. North Korean hacker group Lazarus Group's Bitcoin holdings have become the third-largest globally. U.S. voters strongly oppose the cryptocurrency strategic reserve plan, with fiscal priorities still focused on public welfare. Argentina has officially implemented new VASP regulatory rules to strengthen compliance and market stability.
2026-03-24 11:56:43
Gate Research: Hot Airdrops Overview (March 10 - 14, 2025)
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Gate Research: Hot Airdrops Overview (March 10 - 14, 2025)

Gate Research: This week, four projects—Captain & Company, XOOB, Shaga, and Endless—are offering users new ways to engage with the Web3 ecosystem. Captain & Company is a pirate-themed blockchain game where players embark on maritime adventures and engage in faction wars to earn CNC tokens. XOOB is a space-themed GameFi platform on Telegram that allows users to mine and complete tasks to earn XOOB tokens, with the campaign expected to run until April 2025. Shaga is a cloud gaming platform where users accumulate points by participating in various activities, which will later be converted into airdropped tokens in the second quarter of this year. Endless, a Web3 cloud protocol, is hosting a $1 million EDS token airdrop through the Luffa mobile app. All four projects are still in their early stages, giving users the opportunity to get involved in ecosystem development while potentially earning rewards.
2026-03-24 11:56:42
Gate Research: Smart Contract Deployments on Base Ecosystem Hit ATH; Ethereum Launches Hoodi Testnet for Pectra Upgrade
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Gate Research: Smart Contract Deployments on Base Ecosystem Hit ATH; Ethereum Launches Hoodi Testnet for Pectra Upgrade

Gate Research Daily Report: March 14, Bitcoin price fell by 1.95% to $82,014.1, while Ethereum price rose by 0.53% to $1,894.63. The number of contract deployments on the Base ecosystem surged, reaching a record high of 11.4 million in a single week. Solana's stablecoin supply has skyrocketed by 130% this year, while Ethereum remains the leader. Ethereum launched the Hoodi testnet for the Pectra upgrade. Aave introduced the Horizon initiative, targeting the institutional-grade real-world asset DeFi market. Solana proposal SIMD-0228 failed to pass the vote, obstructing the planned inflation adjustment.
2026-03-24 11:56:42
Gate Research: BlackRock's BUIDL Fund Hits Record TVL; Ripple Expands Crypto Payments to Middle East with Dubai License
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Gate Research: BlackRock's BUIDL Fund Hits Record TVL; Ripple Expands Crypto Payments to Middle East with Dubai License

Gate Research Weekly Review & Outlook: This week, BTC prices tested the $78,500 level twice, while ETH prices dropped to $1,750. Mentions of blockchain-related terms in SEC filings reached a record high in February. Securitize partnered with RedStone to enhance RWA data support, driving deeper development in on-chain finance. Meanwhile, Ripple obtained a Dubai license, expanding its crypto payment services to the Middle East. The BlackRock BUIDL Fund's TVL surged past $665 million, marking a new all-time high. Soneium's on-chain transaction volume reached $3.27 million, reflecting a 179% increase over seven days. Additionally, Morph Chain's TVL soared to $78 million, with BulbaSwap contributing over $71.38 million.
2026-03-24 11:56:41
Gate Research: Solana DEX Trading Volume Drops 95% from January Peak, Veda TVL Surpasses $2B
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Gate Research: Solana DEX Trading Volume Drops 95% from January Peak, Veda TVL Surpasses $2B

Gate Research Daily Report: March 12, Bitcoin price rose 3.52% to 82,338.6 USD, while Ethereum price rose 0.86% to 1,879.61 USD. Yei Finance TVL surpassed 170 million USD. Veda TVL surpassed 2 billion USD. Solana DEX trading volume declined 95% from its January peak. Bubblemaps released BMT tokenomics. SEC delayed multiple spot cryptocurrency ETF approvals. The U.S. February core Consumer Price Index will be released tonight, with market expectations of a slight inflation decline.
2026-03-24 11:56:40
Gate Research: Crypto Market Sees Record $1.3T Quarterly Pullback, Stablecoin Market Cap Hits $227.1B ATH
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Gate Research: Crypto Market Sees Record $1.3T Quarterly Pullback, Stablecoin Market Cap Hits $227.1B ATH

Gate Research Daily Report: On March 11, BTC price dropped 2.92% to 80,226 USD, while ETH price fell 9.62% to 1,867.95 USD. The crypto market evaporated $1.3 trillion, marking the largest quarterly pullback in history. The market capitalization of stablecoins rose to $227.17 billion, reaching an all-time high. The Thailand SEC approved USDT for compliant trading, marking a key step in digital asset regulation. Movement submitted a MOVE ETF application, with the Mainnet Beta launch driving ecosystem growth. The SEC has shifted to a crypto-friendly stance and may withdraw the exchange registration requirement.
2026-03-24 11:56:39
Gate Research: Restaking Stablecoin Protocol Level Surpasses $80M in TVL, Sui Stablecoin Market Cap Exceeds $600M
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Gate Research: Restaking Stablecoin Protocol Level Surpasses $80M in TVL, Sui Stablecoin Market Cap Exceeds $600M

Gate Research Daily Report: On March 10, Bitcoin price dropped 3.62% to $82,454.3, and Ethereum price fell 4.98% to $2,071.02. Level TVL surpassed 80 million USD. Fulcrom TVL exceeded 18 million USD. The market cap of stablecoins on the Sui chain broke 600 million USD, setting a new all-time high. The White House stated that the United States will become a Bitcoin superpower, marking the beginning of a golden era. The Utah Senate passed the Bitcoin bill, but the reserve investment clause was removed. The Japanese government approved cryptocurrency brokerage business and stablecoin reforms.
2026-03-24 11:56:38
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