Blockchain

The article indicates that asset management companies' hundreds of billions in yield-bearing products will migrate on-chain. The clear demand for risk definition to hedge against $500 million in positions is about to explode. The moment for on-chain options to become the new anchor asset in the crypto market has arrived.

As "Vibe Coding" drives the cost of software construction toward zero, the competitive landscape of Fintech is undergoing a dramatic shift. Matrix VC partner Matt Brown points out: In the AI era, Fintech's true moat is no longer a polished UI or efficient code, but the "heavy assets" that AI cannot generate—banking licenses, underwriting data earned from decades of credit losses, and risk control models fed by real transaction volume. This article provides an in-depth analysis of why companies possessing "Fin (the financial foundation)" are demonstrating anti-fragility, while those merely arbitraging "Tech (the software interface)" are facing a valuation collapse.

Venus Protocol, a leading lending protocol on BNB Chain, was hit by a classic Mango Markets-style price manipulation attack. The attacker targeted the low-liquidity asset THE, leveraging recursive borrowing, oracle manipulation, and a “donation attack” to bypass supply caps and artificially push the price above $0.60, extracting around $27 million in assets. In this article, Weilin Li offers an in-depth analysis of the attack mechanics and details how he identified the severe mismatch between the nominal value and liquidity of collateral, ultimately earning $15,000 through a precise short position on THE.

Walrus (WAL) serves as the core token of a decentralized data storage network. Its primary roles include paying for on-chain storage services, incentivizing node operators who maintain the network, and enabling participation in protocol governance. By linking the storage resource market, validator rewards, and token economics, Walrus forms a distributed data infrastructure built around the value circulation of WAL.

Walrus is a decentralized data storage protocol built on the Sui blockchain. Its core objective is to transform data from passive storage into verifiable, programmable, and tradable on-chain resources, providing foundational support for DeFi and AI applications.

Bittensor (TAO) is a decentralized network that combines blockchain and artificial intelligence. It uses a subnet structure to allow AI models to compete in an open market and earn rewards based on their performance.

Bittensor is a decentralized AI network that builds an open machine learning marketplace through Subnets, Miners, and Validators. It uses the Yuma consensus mechanism to evaluate models and distribute TAO rewards, turning AI capabilities into a priced and incentivized resource.

TAO is the native token of the Bittensor network, playing a central role in incentive distribution, network security, and value capture within a decentralized AI ecosystem. Through an inflationary issuance model, staking mechanisms, and subnet based incentives, TAO supports an economic system where AI models compete, are evaluated, and rewarded based on performance.

After operating for over five years, the crypto governance platform Tally has announced it will shut down, exposing the commercial challenges within crypto governance infrastructure and the sector’s insufficient market maturity. This piece provides an in-depth look at Tally’s journey and examines its broader significance for the industry.

Zebec (ZBCN) is a decentralized finance protocol built around streaming payments. Its core goal is to enable continuous settlement on blockchain, transforming payments from one-time transactions into flows that move continuously over time.

ZBCN is a core utility and governance token within the Zebec network, designed around decentralized payments and real-time cash flow systems. Through on-chain mechanisms, it supports streaming payments, governance participation, and ecosystem incentives, forming a closed loop between capital flow and network engagement.

Zebec is a blockchain-based protocol designed for real-time payments and cash flow management. Its core mechanism combines streaming payments and continuous settlement, allowing funds to move continuously at the second level rather than relying on periodic batch processing.

This article offers a comprehensive step-by-step tutorial on participating in the Polymarket prediction market via the Gate platform. Learn how to trade predictions on major global events and access real-time market trend insights and profit opportunities.

Plasma (XPL) differs from traditional payment systems across several core dimensions. In terms of settlement, Plasma enables direct on-chain asset transfers, while traditional systems rely on account-based ledgers and intermediary clearing. In efficiency and cost, Plasma offers near real-time and low-cost transactions, whereas traditional systems often involve delays and layered fees. For liquidity management, Plasma uses stablecoins for on-demand capital allocation, while traditional systems depend on pre-funded accounts. In programmability and accessibility, Plasma supports smart contracts and operates on an open global network, while traditional systems remain constrained by legacy banking infrastructure.

2026 Payment Disruption: As AI Agents Take Over Wallets, the Traditional “Toll Fee” Model Fades Out. In Q1 2026, leading players including Google, Circle, and Stripe rolled out AI payment protocols—UCP, Nanopayments, and MPP—ushering in a new era of “zero-cost” machine-to-machine transactions. Of 140 million agent-driven payments averaging $0.31 each, stablecoins (USDC) made up 98.6% of the total volume. With commission revenues threatened, Stripe repositioned itself as an infrastructure provider by launching the Tempo chain, while Mastercard invested $1.8 billion to acquire BVNK, locking down fiat on- and off-ramps. Payment giants have moved from “territory acquisition” to “territory definition,” with core profits shifting from transaction fees to reserve yield and conversion service charges.