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In February 2026, the on-chain ecosystem exhibited more pronounced structural divergence amid price pressure. On-chain activity did not contract in tandem, but instead became further concentrated on high-frequency and high-efficiency networks. Solana maintained its dominance in high-frequency activity, while Base and Polygon continued to expand. Arbitrum saw a recovery in activity, but its capital retention and value capture weakened. Ethereum shifted from net outflows to significant net inflows, reinforcing its role as the primary settlement layer and a key hub for macro asset deployment. On the BTC side, the price pullback pushed short-term holders broadly into unrealized losses, with profit-taking cooling and sell pressure still concentrated among short-term positions, while the long-term holder structure remained intact. At the sector level, AI Agent, supply-side shocks, and institutional DeFi narratives coexisted. Short-term returns were driven by structural catalysts, while mid-term allocation continued

According to the official announcement, Gate has released its latest proof of reserves report.

Gate has released its latest Proof of Reserves report. As of March 16, 2026, the overall reserve ratio stands at 122%, well above the industry safety benchmark of 100%.

Kamino Vault is the core asset management module within the Kamino protocol. It aggregates user funds and deploys them through automated strategies to participate in concentrated liquidity markets and generate yield. Its function is to package complex liquidity operations into standardized products, allowing users to engage in DeFi liquidity management through simple asset deposits.

KMNO is a functional token within the Kamino protocol, designed to connect liquidity management mechanisms, user participation, and governance processes. Through its incentive and distribution structure, it coordinates resources across the ecosystem. As DeFi protocols evolve from single-function applications into more complex systems, tokens are no longer only value carriers but also integral components of protocol logic.

Kamino is a DeFi protocol built on automated liquidity management (ALM), combining algorithmic strategies with concentrated liquidity models (CLMM) to dynamically allocate capital across different price ranges. Unlike traditional liquidity provision, which requires manual position management, Kamino converts complex operations into automated processes, allowing users to participate in on-chain market making and yield generation with a lower barrier to entry.

Kamino is a decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol designed to optimize on-chain liquidity allocation. By combining automated strategies with concentrated liquidity management, it dynamically adjusts how funds are distributed across different price ranges to improve capital efficiency and yield performance. As DeFi evolves from simple liquidity mining toward more sophisticated, strategy-driven asset management, Kamino helps lower the barrier to entry while introducing automation into liquidity provision.

In the TradFi (traditional finance) system, a bond is a debt security representing a contractual loan from an investor to an issuer, such as a government or corporation. By purchasing a bond, the investor becomes a creditor, entitled to periodic interest payments (coupons) during the specified term, and repayment of the principal at maturity.

An ETF (Exchange-Traded Fund) is a cost-effective financial tool that utilizes a diversified "basket" approach to asset allocation, commonly applied in equities, bonds, commodities, and crypto asset markets. With the ongoing evolution of ETF products, they now serve as a key link between traditional finance (TradFi) and the crypto market.

Despite operating for centuries and managing assets valued in the hundreds of trillions of dollars, TradFi (traditional finance) continues to struggle with structural challenges, including low transaction efficiency, high costs, and restricted trading hours.

The core distinction between TradFi and DeFi centers on whether financial operations rely on centralized intermediaries and institutional trust. TradFi, or traditional finance, is anchored by banks, brokerages, exchanges, and clearinghouses, functioning within established legal structures, regulatory systems, and credit frameworks, and prioritizing compliance, stability, and scalability. By contrast, DeFi—or decentralized finance—is founded on blockchain technology and smart contracts, substituting intermediaries with code, and enabling permissionless asset trading and financial services.

On March 23, the crypto market returned to a choppy and slightly bearish structure, with both BTC and ETH pulling back. Major assets continue to dominate overall direction, while opportunities in altcoins remain concentrated in localized rotation. Among top gainers, SIREN (+169.56%), BR (+59.80%), and BANANAS31 (+48.29%) ranked as the top three performers among assets with a market capitalization exceeding $10 million. At the industry level, three key themes are emerging as the most notable: shared infrastructure for digital gold, institutional-grade capital market connectivity, and stablecoin treasury platforms. The broader narrative continues to evolve toward standardization, interoperability, and infrastructure development.

Gate Research Daily Report: On March 23, the rebound in BTC and ETH failed to sustain upward momentum, with capital returning to defensive positioning and overall risk appetite remaining subdued. Altcoins did not see broad-based expansion, and market opportunities were mainly concentrated in short-term rotation across high-volatility sectors. SIREN, BR, and BANANAS31 respectively represent active capital flows in the AI Agent, BTCFi, and BNB Chain meme segments. At the industry level, tokenized gold is progressing toward a standardized infrastructure phase, while connections between payment networks and capital market infrastructure continue to deepen. Meanwhile, competition in the stablecoin space is gradually shifting from issuance to treasury and capital management capabilities.

In traditional finance (TradFi), financial accounts are the core infrastructure through which all economic activity is executed.

Gate TradFi is a crypto-based trading platform that allows users to access and trade traditional financial assets using USDT. It enables trading across markets such as U.S. stock CFDs, gold, forex, indices, and commodities without opening traditional brokerage accounts or converting funds into fiat currencies.