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Sky Protocol is a leading decentralized finance protocol. Its Dai and USDS stablecoins are widely adopted, and this article explores the protocol's core architecture, stability mechanisms, and key use cases.

The Sky governance community has recently put forward a new funding allocation proposal, aiming to allocate around 70 million USDS as Genesis Capital to several Sky Agents. This capital will support the agent network’s early-stage operations and expansion. By involving more independent capital allocators, Sky intends to increase the diversity of capital deployment and further reinforce the yield foundation for the Sky Savings Rate.

Gate Research Daily Report: On August 28, over the past 24 hours, Bitcoin's price dropped by 5.85%, accompanied by a surge in trading volume. The U.S. Bitcoin and Ethereum spot ETFs saw net outflows of $127 million and $34.5 million, respectively, reflecting a pessimistic market sentiment. Altcoins broadly declined, particularly in the BTC Ordinals and modular blockchain sectors. The TON network experienced an outage due to excessive DOGS token trading, prompting several exchanges to suspend related services. MakerDAO rebranded to Sky and introduced the USDS stablecoin along with the SKY governance token. Additionally, seven projects raised a total of $52.57 million, focusing on DeFi, AI, and zero-knowledge proof technologies.

Spark Finance is a modular DeFi protocol matrix focused on enhancing the value capture capability of the decentralized stablecoin USDS ecosystem. It balances capital efficiency and risk management by building lending, savings, and liquidity infrastructure.

This report systematically examines the mechanism design and user yield pathways of yield-bearing stablecoins. By analyzing representative projects such as USDe, USDS, and USDY, the report distills the core logic and strategic framework behind stablecoin Alpha in the current market environment, helping investors identify high-quality opportunities with risk-adjusted return potential. It emphasizes that stablecoin Alpha is not simply about high yields, but rather a structured, sustainable, and incentive-driven return system. Yield sources span on-chain arbitrage, off-chain assets, mechanism innovation, and ecosystem incentives. The report also underscores the importance of managing key risks—such as liquidation, liquidity constraints, and protocol security—while pursuing enhanced returns.

Sperax (SPA) is an innovative dual-token algorithmic stablecoin protocol that aims to bring a scalable, trustless, and decentralized cryptocurrency to the rapidly growing decentralized finance (DeFi) space.

Over the past week, markets saw heightened volatility driven by recurring geopolitical tensions and stronger than expected economic data. Shifting signals from the United States and Iran pushed oil prices higher, with WTI rising more than 7% on the week. Solid retail sales, ISM readings, and nonfarm payrolls supported a rebound in equities, while precious metals reached new highs. Crypto assets moved in line with improving risk appetite, with Bitcoin approaching the $70k resistance level. On the flow side, BTC ETFs recorded modest weekly net inflows of about $22.3 million, an improvement from the prior week but still limited, while ETH ETFs continued to see net outflows. Quarter end rebalancing and holiday effects led to quick reversals after initial inflows. On chain and trading activity concentrated in oil and precious metals, DEX structure reshuffled, and Meteora volumes increased significantly. Stablecoin supply remained elevated, with USDC edging lower while DAI and USDS absorbed incremental flows, and A

Following a 70x rally and an abrupt 85% meltdown, the Ethereum-based MemeFi project IMF was hit by consecutive liquidations. This triggered a steep decline in the value of its platform token, $IMF. This article analyzes the entire sequence of events, examining IMF's leverage structure, collateral model, and liquidation mechanics, while exposing community doubts over alleged self-financing, inadequate risk management protocols, and lack of transparency in governance. Although the project subsequently rebounded nearly fourfold, significant trust issues persist. It remains to be seen whether IMF can recover from this significant setback and restore confidence among participants. This comprehensive analysis provides detailed insights into this CRV liquidation event with meme project characteristics.

This report provides a thorough examination of SKY (Sky Protocol)’s current price movements, buyback initiatives, and the features and ecosystem potential of Sky.money. It also explores the factors driving SKY’s rise as a new center of attention for DeFi investors.

The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) was created to improve the efficiency and performance of the U.S. federal government, aiming to foster social stability and prosperity. However, with its name coincidentally matching the Memecoin DOGE, the appointment of Elon Musk as its head, and its recent actions, it has become closely tied to the cryptocurrency market. This article will delve into the Department's history, structure, responsibilities, and its connections with Elon Musk and Dogecoin for a comprehensive overview.

This article begins with the historical context of fiscal dominance in currency issuance to explore the evolving dynamics between stablecoins, U.S. Treasuries, and DeFi amid the latest wave of financial system transformation. It systematically analyzes the breakdown of the “central bank–bank” framework and the structural drivers behind fiscal authorities reclaiming monetary issuance power. The piece offers a detailed comparison of consumer-focused DeFi applications like Aave, Morpho, and Spark, examining how these platforms are redefining credit, leverage, and risk management in mobile environments. Ultimately, it reveals how traditional banking is steadily being supplanted by blockchain-based systems.

Gate Ventures' article, "Strategy-Based Synthetic Stablecoins," explores emerging trends in strategy-driven stablecoins. According to the article, these stablecoins generate yield through mechanisms such as on-chain lending, real-world assets (RWA), and derivatives. Ethena USDe, for instance, generates returns through a delta-neutral strategy. The key competitive factors revolve around the sustainability and transparency of yield structures. Pendle Protocol advances the on-chain interest rate market by separating principal and yield. In the future, strategy-driven stablecoins will evolve toward greater modularity, regulatory compliance, and clear yield disclosure. They aim to balance liquidity with regulatory obligations. Compliance risks remain a concern.

Gate Research Weekly Report: This week, the market remained volatile overall, with BTC and ETH showing clear range-bound movements. The altcoin sector showed signs of divergence, with Frog-Themed, Launchpad, and Layer 2 tokens leading in gains. The total market cap of Believe platform tokens surpassed $450 million, and LAUNCHCOIN has surged over 200x since the end of April, highlighting the growing trend of "influence financialization." Open interest in XRP and DOGE futures has spiked despite sluggish price performance, indicating rising leverage risk. Pump.fun’s market share is being eroded by competitors LetsBonk.fun and Believe, intensifying ecosystem competition. Puffverse has launched a new token sale, drawing attention. Meanwhile, Openverse, Nirvana, and KYD have completed funding rounds. Next week, token unlocks—including PYTH—worth over $560 million are expected, which may impact market sentiment.

With MakerDAO's rebranding to Sky Protocol, discussions about this pioneering platform have resurfaced. MakerDAO is a decentralized, liquid, and composable cryptocurrency protocol that offers lending services through its stablecoin, DAI. This article will delve into the nature of MakerDAO and examine how this innovative protocol operates.

Using case studies from multiple projects, this article explains how yield-generating stablecoins allocate returns from underlying assets, providing passive income for holders. It also examines their potential to bridge the gap between DeFi and traditional finance.