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Gate DEX BountyDrop is a one-stop hub that gathers the most popular airdrop projects, offering users a fast-track entry into interactive tasks.

The article provides a practical blueprint spanning six major sectors and 26 specific investment opportunities, ranging from private AI agents and DeFi stablecoins to a revival of the metaverse.

The article particularly emphasizes the third-party endorsement and cross-boundary outreach value of media relations. Drawing on the case of Kalshi and practical "zero-to-one" operational principles—such as founders speaking personally and building trust—it offers cryptocurrency field founders a strategic approach to effectively navigate the information overload environment. This approach combines both a theoretical framework and practical execution.

The article addresses key challenges in the generative AI era—including data ownership, web crawler compensation, and vibe application synchronization—and anticipates a future where users gain control over their AI companions and develop sustained, accompanying relationships.

Neynar’s acquisition of Farcaster—valued at more than $1 billion—has shaken up the Web3 social landscape. This article analyzes how Neynar has leveraged its developer tools, data gateways, and ties to Coinbase to make the leap from infrastructure provider to protocol controller. It also highlights the key inflection point as Farcaster moves from an open experiment to a commercialized platform.

Solana Mobile has officially launched the claim process for its native token, SKR. This article provides an in-depth analysis of the SKR issuance model, staking and governance mechanisms, and explores the critical variables that may transition the Seeker ecosystem from random airdrops to a sustainable development model.

The article forecasts that official backing will draw liquidity, set legal standards, and transform the brokerage landscape into crypto-native brokerages, with stablecoins serving as the global bridge for capital inflows.

Lens Protocol has fulfilled its mission, and Mask Network is stepping up to pioneer consumer-grade decentralized social networking. Mask manages Mastodon, reaching 1.9 million monthly active users, has acquired Orb with 50,000 users, and has built a product ecosystem featuring Firefly and Web3.bio. Bonfire has invested in more than 120 projects, establishing its role as the Tencent of Web3.

The article highlights AI's role as a "coprocessor" that expands decision-making and creative capacity, driving internal development to create unique competitive advantages, instead of competing in the crowded SaaS sector.

Gate Research Daily Report: On January 23, BTC rebounded after a sharp sell-off that previously pushed it down to around $87,000, and is now consolidating within the $89,300–$89,900 range; ETH staged a technical rebound after falling to around $2,866, but retreated after facing resistance near $3,000 and is now moving sideways between $2,930–$2,980; GT, after rebounding from lower levels, is capped by resistance near $10.10 and continues to trade in a weak consolidation pattern; XRD led small-cap tokens with a surge of +60.19%. Meanwhile, South Korean authorities reported that BTC under custody may have been stolen in a phishing attack, involving around $47 million; Citi warned that the recent surge in Ethereum on-chain activity is likely driven mainly by “address poisoning” scams; and World Liberty Financial’s partnership with Spacecoin to launch the USD1 satellite DeFi project has drawn market attention.

The article further breaks down five transition paths from a founder's perspective: shutdown, bounty platforms, Korean-style brand blogs, multi-platform expansion, and MCN-style management. It also highlights two unresolved structural core contradictions: incentive design and token value challenges.

Elsa AI is an advanced AI collaboration assistant built for blockchain users. It leverages NLP, AI agents, and on-chain script automation to simplify complex transactions and asset management. The Automata core architecture includes intent agents, chain analysis agents, data engines, and risk management modules. Elsa AI provides both an SDK and widget, making integration seamless for dApp developers. The $ELSA token powers payments, staking, governance, and incentives, ensuring smooth operation across the entire ecosystem.

Since the term "Metaverse" was introduced in the 1992 novel Snow Crash, it has journeyed from science fiction imagination to periods of capital frenzy, and now into a more measured phase shaped by AI advancements. In 2026, as Meta pivots its strategy and AI agents emerge, the Metaverse is evolving beyond basic 3D social spaces into a sophisticated, self-governing digital ecosystem. This article offers an in-depth analysis of the Metaverse’s defining characteristics, leading projects, and its renewed future in the AI era.

While crypto market prices have faced downward pressure, Bitwise Asset Management offers an outlook that contrasts with broader market sentiment. Despite a significant correction in Bitcoin and leading crypto assets during the fourth quarter of 2025, on-chain activity, stablecoin adoption, and corporate fundamentals have all shown concurrent improvement.

Gate Research Daily Report: On January 23, BTC rebounded after a sharp sell-off that previously pushed it down to around $87,000, and is now consolidating within the $89,300–$89,900 range; ETH staged a technical rebound after falling to around $2,866, but retreated after facing resistance near $3,000 and is now moving sideways between $2,930–$2,980; GT, after rebounding from lower levels, is capped by resistance near $10.10 and continues to trade in a weak consolidation pattern; XRD led small-cap tokens with a surge of +60.19%. Meanwhile, South Korean authorities reported that BTC under custody may have been stolen in a phishing attack, involving around $47 million; Citi warned that the recent surge in Ethereum on-chain activity is likely driven mainly by “address poisoning” scams; and World Liberty Financial’s partnership with Spacecoin to launch the USD1 satellite DeFi project has drawn market attention.