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This report systematically traces the evolution of crypto wallets from private key management tools in the Bitcoin era to becoming the central gateway to on-chain finance. It reviews how successive waves — including DeFi Summer, inscriptions, memes, and on-chain derivatives — have continuously expanded the functional boundaries of wallets, driving their transformation from passive asset management tools into All-In-One on-chain platforms resembling CEXs. The report also analyzes the breakthroughs in wallet monetization across asset issuance, trading, and distribution scenarios.

To welcome the new year and encourage more users to experience on-chain perpetual trading, Gate Perp DEX is launching the “ New Year First Trade Celebration “.

Gate Web3 BountyDrop is a one-stop hub that gathers the most popular airdrop projects, offering users a fast-track entry into interactive tasks. Users can easily browse the latest airdrop projects, view project overviews, the interaction process, participation timeframes, and directly access project pages through task links to participate.

When growing wealth no longer brings happiness, the problem may not lie in money itself, but in the price we pay for it. In a year when both career and assets were on the rise, the author candidly reflects on how they were consumed by “growth,” rankings, and dopamine-driven feedback loops, and how they are attempting to re-establish boundaries between focus, creation, and real life. It is a reflection on the imbalance that can follow success.

As the global economy enters a period of systemic restructuring, this article examines the factors driving the end of Crypto’s First Curve. Through an in-depth analysis of stablecoins, RWAs, emerging markets, and shifting regulatory landscapes, it systematically explores the evolution and inevitability of DeFi 2.0, DAT 2.0, and Tokenomics 2.0 by 2026.

In an era where anxiety has become the norm and speculation an outlet, the author draws on personal experience to systematically break down a life strategy of “building a stable foundation first, then making asymmetric bets.” The article examines education, income, risk, and agency, and seeks to answer a practical question: in a world of extreme uncertainty, how can ordinary people avoid being pulled into a gamble—and instead become part of the rules themselves?

This article analyzes how shielded pool zero-knowledge proofs combine Bitcoin’s monetary policy with cash-level privacy. This approach mitigates risks from the weaponization of CBDCs and the vulnerability of Bitcoin’s 24% centralized supply to seizure. Additionally, it resolves longstanding issues through upgrades including Sapling, Halo 2, Zashi, and NEAR.

The 2026 Ethereum Glamsterdam fork will implement multicore parallelization and native ePBS separation via block access lists, increasing the L1 gas limit to 200 million and pushing TPS beyond 10,000. Ten percent of validators will shift to ZK verification, while blob scaling will enable exceptionally high L2 throughput. Heze-Bogota will further strengthen FOCIL's resistance to censorship.

The author underscores the principle that "timing is everything," warning that existing projects facing regulatory crackdowns should either suspend operations or pursue full offshore migration. This serves as expert guidance on legal compliance and international private offerings, offering RWA professionals clear regulatory boundaries and actionable strategies for global expansion.

The author goes beyond simply listing sectors by supplementing the analysis with data on community fundraising scale, the number and size of privacy-project financings, and representative protocols and application cases, clearly highlighting structural shifts such as “from airdrops to community fundraising” and “from single-function products to full financial workflows.”

With market volatility becoming a constant in the crypto space, Gate ETF leveraged tokens are gaining significant traction. This article explores why Gate ETF leveraged tokens have emerged as a vital instrument for trend traders, examining their trading efficiency, risk structure, and practical use cases.

Gate ETF leveraged tokens are cryptocurrency trading instruments tailored for trending market conditions, combining ease of use with efficient leverage. This article offers a comprehensive analysis of the product logic, benefits, and risk parameters of Gate ETF leveraged tokens to help traders evaluate their practical value in today’s market environment.

Gate Web3 2026 New Year Event Panorama: Meme, Swap, BountyDrop & Perps – Non-stop Excitement.To celebrate the arrival of the 2026 New Year and give back to our on-chain users, Gate Web3 presents the “2026 New Year Event Panorama.” This holiday collection brings together five core sectors: Swap Cross-Chain, Perp DEX Contracts, BountyDrop Airdrops, Meme Innovation, and Staking Rewards. Whether you are an Airdrop Hunter or a Trading Expert, you will find your Alpha opportunities here. Stack multiple rewards and start 2026 with a winning streak.

Ethereum validator entry queues have overtaken exit queues, marking a key turning point in staked capital. Drawing on on-chain data, this article examines how institutional staking, the Pectra upgrade, and ongoing deleveraging are jointly fueling a fundamental rebound in Ethereum’s fundamentals.

Web3 is not short on technical innovation, but it has long lacked compelling narratives and emotional resonance. From the perspective of communication and content creation, this article explains why, without strong storytelling capabilities, Web3 struggles to truly reach a broader user audience.