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A deep dive into the Drift Protocol, its history, how it works, and its features. We will also talk about the DRIFT governance token.

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.

Over the past 24 hours, BTC pulled back after a short-term rally and entered a weak consolidation phase, with potential sell pressure around the $70,000–$72,000 range. ETH remains relatively stronger structurally but is losing momentum, entering a consolidation phase amid continued ETF outflows and on-chain distribution. Altcoins show clear divergence, with DID and NFT sectors leading—projects like ONT surged over 45%, reflecting short-term capital rotating into hot narratives. Meanwhile, Drift Protocol was attacked with over $220 million in assets suspiciously transferred; BlackRock’s Bitcoin Enhanced Yield ETF has been confirmed under the ticker BITA; and the SEC has approved options listing for a multi-crypto asset commodity trust on the NYSE.

Gate Research Institute Daily Report: March 17 saw the crypto market sustain its rebound trajectory. BTC remained at high levels, while ETH delivered a more pronounced recovery. Capital flows shifted from purely defensive positions to higher-volatility assets among mainstream tokens. Market sentiment continued to improve from the previous day, yet the panic index still signals a fear zone. For top-performing tokens, FET, APT, and DRIFT led gains among assets with market caps above $10 million, representing the AI smart network, public chain infrastructure, and on-chain derivatives sectors, respectively. On the industry front, key growth areas were concentrated in three themes: partnerships between Korean financial institutions for digital assets, development of tokenized securities and stablecoin platforms, and rising expectations for stablecoin licensing in Hong Kong. Regional markets are increasingly focusing on regulated stablecoins, tokenized securities on-chain, and the deployment of institutional-grade infrastructure.

DeFi Summer 2.0 is on the horizon. This article mentions various protocols and updates, including stablecoins, ETH yield farms like Ethena and Pendle, and more, along with an analysis of the Zero1 ecosystem. It's also noted that liquidity mining can bring in substantial profits, but managing risks is equally crucial.

Intent-driven applications will be an important component of Decentralized Finance (DeFi) 3.0. This article introduces the potential of intent-driven applications and emphasizes the need to be concise when exploring all possible use cases. It then delves into several popular current decentralized trading models: the Central Limit Order Book (CLOB) model, the Liquidity Provider (LP) model, the Automated Market Maker (AMM) and virtual Automated Market Maker (vAMM) models, and hybrid models. Each model has its own advantages and disadvantages. The article also discusses the aggregator model and the solver model (intent-driven), noting that the solver model's application in the derivatives field is still immature but has made significant progress in other cryptocurrency areas. Finally, the article summarizes three main challenges in the intent-driven field: solver competition leading to centralization, fragile solver infrastructure for complex intents, and high thresholds for deploying and operating solvers.

This article delves into the impressive performance of Jupiter Perps on the Solana network, which serves as a deep liquidity source for perpetual contract trading, reaching a trading volume of $100 billion. It also analyzes the operational mechanisms, revenue model, and impact of Jupiter Perps on the DeFi space.

By presenting real-world examples and data, the article highlights the strengths of decentralized exchanges (DEX) in comparison to centralized exchanges (CEX), and shows how technological advancements drive improvements in user experience and enhance market competitiveness.

This comprehensive analysis highlights the top Perp DEX projects to watch in 2025, featuring Hyperliquid, Avantis, Aster, Paradex, and edgeX. It offers detailed insights into each platform’s funding sources, ecosystem partnerships, and anticipated token launches. The article provides practical strategies for interacting with these platforms, along with step-by-step guides for airdrop participation, enabling readers to capitalize on the next major growth phase in derivatives trading.

The article explores whether cryptocurrency users need intervention, citing research from Pantera Research Lab which finds that these users exhibit higher tendencies towards immediate gratification and lower discount factors.

Biteye systematically reviews 14 leading Perp DEXs and provides a comprehensive comparison of their ecosystem backgrounds, unique features, trading mechanisms, and capital backing. The report presents a tiered analysis of top projects like Hyperliquid, Aster, and Backpack, and outlines crucial strategies for retail users to secure points and maximize returns in connection with the TGE.

Gaining and retaining crypto users is tough. Airdrops, offering free tokens, aim to attract long-term engagement but often lead to quick sell-offs. While some succeed in boosting adoption, many fail. This article examines how 2024’s airdrops fared and what influenced their outcomes.

We analyzed 8 different airdrops and recent case studies of successful token launches. This article shares our findings and explores different ways protocols can target the right users.

This article introduces the past, present and future of the Sonala chain.

Multicoin Capital highlights key trends for 2025: DeFi innovations improve capital efficiency, meme coins combine gambling and social elements, and platforms like DFlow enhance financial transparency. Asset issuance and trading are decoupled, and tools like Fuse Wallet lower yield barriers. Blockchain reshapes Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS) with Squads, while stablecoins reduce transaction costs, driving open finance and economic growth. These trends push blockchain towards a more efficient and inclusive financial system.