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The Synthetix community is voting on a proposal to terminate SNX inflation. If passed, it will mark the end of the inflation era, and SNX may transform into a deflationary blue-chip token. This change will reshape the rights of stakers, thereby altering the yield structure, while also benefiting regular coin holders. Once the proposal is approved, regular coin holders will no longer be affected by inflation pressure, and the stability of staker yields will be secured.

After Grayscale's transformation into a Spot Bitcoin ETF, the market landscape has changed significantly. In the face of capital outflows and high management fee challenges, its influence and role have shifted. The strong expectations of investors for the ETF have accumulated market sentiment, and the selling pressure on GBTC may continue in the future.

A Review of the DApp Industry Development in 2022
In 2022, affected by the market environment, the DApp industry developed steadily overall. Apart from the Move-to-Earn craze that emerged at the beginning of the year, storage and social media DApps also received attention, but these new changes have not yet formed a transformative force. This article will comprehensively analyze the current state of the DApp industry in 2022 from three dimensions: public chains, application types, and users.
Main Findings
1. The DApp types on BNB Chain and Ethereum are the most diverse and comprehensive. The NFT collectible applications on Ethereum have surpassed DeFi to become dominant, accounting for about 50% of the total.
2. Based on the estimated average daily active addresses over the past 30 days, the total annual active addresses for 4,464 active DApps across 8 public chains is approximately 113 million. BNB

The Crypto Assets market has fallen into a slump, and alts are facing severe challenges.
Since the beginning of 2025, the overall performance of the Crypto Assets market has been sluggish. Not only have the alts on exchanges performed poorly, but even the on-chain coins that performed exceptionally well in the fourth quarter of last year have seen significant declines.
The tokens related to AI Agent have shown significant declines within just three months:
- Virtual dropped by 79.2%
- Ai16z fell by 85.5%
- AIXBT dropped 68%
- Griffain fell by 80.3%
- Buzz dropped 72.4%
- Fartcoin dropped 67.5%
- ARC dropped 62%
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The Airdrop participation guide for the Web3 industry emphasizes that learning and earning can be achieved through airdrops. The article suggests that newbies start with cognition, methods, and tools to develop project analysis and fund management skills, as well as to seek suitable airdrop opportunities. In addition, establishing a personal tool library and information channels, and actively participating in project experiences can enhance understanding and practical skills in the industry.

The Rise of AI Agents: An Exploration Journey from Concept to Application
As time goes by, we have reached the year 2025. Artificial intelligence technology has deeply penetrated people's minds, but many still have misunderstandings about the precise definition of an Agent.
To be considered an "AI Agent", a system must follow these steps to solve problems:
1. Perceive the environment
2. Thinking Analysis
3. Take action
Taking AI automatic investment in cryptocurrency as an example, its working principle is as follows:
1. Awareness: Get the latest news on cryptocurrencies.
2. Reflection: Assess the impact of news on specific cryptocurrencies.
3. Action: Decide to buy or sell based on the analysis results.
So, does the ChatGPT we are familiar with count as an AI Agent? Although ChatGPT considers itself to be a broad AI Agent, it is more like an intelligent dialogue.

FTX founder SBF has been found guilty by a jury on 7 counts of fraud and could face a maximum sentence of 115 years. Sentencing will be announced on March 28, 2024. During the trial, SBF's defense performance drew the judge's dissatisfaction, and his business partner has already pleaded guilty and testified against him, making his defense hard to stand. This case is considered one of the largest financial fraud cases in U.S. history.

Recently, many Crypto Assets platforms have entered the tokenization stock market, utilizing diverse technologies and custody solutions to meet the needs of global users. Different Blockchain technologies are being applied, and the market is transitioning from the experimental phase to scaled development. Despite facing regulatory and market Liquidity challenges, this trend will drive the digitalization and Decentralization of financial markets, providing more investment options.

a16z's annual report shows optimistic signals for the Crypto Assets industry, although the rise in active users is mainly driven by memecoins, the actual increase in the number of retail investors is limited. The use of stablecoins and improvements in infrastructure lay the foundation for future innovations, and DeFi is steadily developing but has not returned to its peak. The integration of AI shows potential, but technological advancements have not yet attracted widespread attention, and overall development still requires time and exploration.

Circle has submitted an IPO application to the SEC, planning to list on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker "CRCL". Although specific issuance details have not been finalized, the IPO proceeds are expected to be used for product development and business expansion. The company's financial performance shows a significant rise, with a net income of $156.9 million in 2024, marking a notable improvement from previous losses. This traditional IPO is Circle's new attempt following its 2021 plan to go public via SPA.

Sui has recently optimized the funding allocation process and launched a Request for Proposals (RFP) program to support innovative projects within the ecosystem. This program provides a structured framework to clarify ecological needs, making funding more targeted, promoting project development, and fostering the prosperity of the Sui ecosystem.

The Ethereum Pectra upgrade was launched in March 2023 and is divided into two phases, focusing on optimizing the execution layer and consensus layer to enhance network performance and user experience. The upgrade includes account abstraction, an increase in the staking limit, and an increase in block size, among other things. Despite bringing technological innovations, it has also raised concerns about decentralization and market direction, and the future will need to verify its ecological reshaping effects through the market.

This week, the Web3 industry focuses on stablecoins, AI, and regulatory dynamics. The competition in the stablecoin market intensifies, drawing attention to Circle and Tether; the integration of AI and encryption deepens, with multiple Layer 1 projects emerging; the SEC takes a proactive stance on DeFi regulation, and Solana ETF approvals accelerate. The overall market environment is improving, and various sectors are welcoming development opportunities.

Digital Asset Trust Company (DATs) is an emerging player in the Crypto Assets investment space, providing the opportunity to invest in digital assets through publicly listed companies. The potential of the DAT strategy is immense, with a clear rise in Bitcoin per share (BPS) growth space. The market demand for DAT reflects the interest of traditional investors in Crypto Assets, and DAT can drive price pumps by locking supply. As multiple DATs focus on different crypto assets, future investment opportunities will continue to increase.

The EIP-3074 event has sparked profound reflections on Ethereum's governance mechanism, revealing the complexities of governance and areas for improvement. Core developer meetings are not the only decision-making power; informal "roadmaps" significantly influence decisions. Vitalik plays a key role in the roadmap. It is recommended to enhance EIP transparency and community participation, and to promote communication to improve governance efficiency.

EigenLayer is a protocol built on Ethereum that launches a restaking feature, attracting 5.309 million ETH participation. The protocol supports ETH and liquidity asset holders, allowing users to earn additional rewards. By actively validating services (AVS), it reduces the complexity of developing new protocols. The EigenLayer ecosystem has launched multiple AVS projects, promoting the development of Web3 infrastructure.

Analysis of the Attack Methods and Money Laundering Techniques of the North Korean Hacker Group Lazarus Group
A recent United Nations confidential report reveals that a certain Hacker group stole funds from a cryptocurrency exchange last year and laundered $147.5 million through a virtual currency platform in March of this year.
According to reports, inspectors are investigating 97 suspected cyber attacks targeting cryptocurrency companies that occurred between 2017 and 2024, involving approximately $3.6 billion. This includes the incident at the end of last year where $147.5 million was stolen from a cryptocurrency exchange, which was subsequently laundered in March of this year.
In 2022, the United States imposed sanctions on a mixing platform. The following year, two co-founders of the platform were accused of assisting in money laundering of over $1 billion, which involved cybercrime organizations related to North Korea.
A cryptocurrency analyst's investigation shows that this Hacker organization in August 2020

The application of zk-SNARKs technology in digital identity is gradually increasing. Although it can protect user privacy, there are still limitations such as the inability to achieve true Anonymity, inability to prevent coercion, and inability to address non-privacy-related risks. A multi-identity system has been proposed as a solution to enhance Anonymity and prevent abuse.