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gate Research Institute: BTC and ETH prices retest the lows, Chicago Mercantile Exchange launches SOL futures
Summary
Market Commentary
Popular Tokens
According to the market data on Gate.io [10], combined with the trading volume and price performance in the past 24 hours, the popular altcoins are as follows:
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**LAYER)Solayer( ** - The single-day increase is about 14.33%, with a circulating market value of 2.08 billion US dollars.
Solayer is a re-staking protocol built on the Solana blockchain, aiming to improve the transaction throughput of on-chain applications (TPS) through equity-weighted service quality (swQoS) and hardware optimization. In addition, Solayer has launched the sUSD stablecoin and established staking infrastructure on Solana, initiating native SOL staking, accumulating a total locked value (TVL) of 3.5 billion USD.
On March 4th, Solayer launched the LAYER/SOL liquidity pool on the Orca platform, and steadily promoted it in the Korean market, attracting more investors' attention and driving up the price.【11】
UDS)Undeads Games( - with a single-day increase of about 9.52%, the market capitalization is 71.36 million US dollars.
Undeads Games is an MMORPG survival game based on the Ethereum blockchain and in-game NFTs. The game is set in a post-apocalyptic metaverse where human and zombies clash. Players can adventure in the world after the apocalypse, participate in a borderless economic system, and profit through various means such as battles, crafting, and trading unique NFT assets.
On the evening of March 3, Undeads Games officially announced that its flagship game will be launched on the Steam platform within 6 months, and its roadmap has been released. The announcement of this news has increased the trust of Undeads Games' fans and investors, and has generated positive expectations for Undeads Games, thereby driving up the price. [12]
**AIC)AI Companions( **- The single-day increase is about 7.61%, and the market capitalization is $282 million.
AI Companions is an innovative blockchain platform designed to provide highly personalized virtual companion services to users by combining artificial intelligence, virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and blockchain technology. Users can create, customize, and interact with these virtual companions to meet various needs such as social, entertainment, and personal growth.
Token prices have recently risen significantly, mainly benefiting from the multi-dimensional strategic initiatives promoted by the project party. Firstly, the million-dollar token repurchase and burn plan continues to strengthen the deflationary expectations; secondly, the global marketing campaign initiated by the community continues to expand user participation; thirdly, the AIC spot trading pair is officially launched on CEX, broadening the liquidity entrance further boosting market attention, forming a positive cycle of value growth.
Highlight Data
Maple Finance protocol TVL breaks through $4 billion, hitting a new all-time high
Maple Finance protocol TVL reaches $4.16 billion, with a growth of over 20% in the past 24 hours, hitting a historical high. Maple Finance is an on-chain institutional capital market that provides loans for institutional borrowers with insufficient collateral and offers fixed income opportunities for lenders. The protocol is governed by the Maple token )MPL(, enabling token holders to participate in governance, share fee revenue, and provide equity insurance for the lending pool.
On February 18, Maple partnered with CoreDAO to launch a new BTC native yield product )lstBTC(, driving its TVL steadily upward. Overall, Maple Finance's success demonstrates the potential of DeFi platforms in meeting traditional financial needs, potentially prompting more traditional financial institutions to consider partnering with or investing in DeFi platforms.
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Soneium public chain TVL breaks through a historical high, exceeding 50 million US dollars
Soneium's public chain TVL has reached a new all-time high of $52.08 million, with a daily increase of over 9.6%. Soneium is an Ethereum Layer2 blockchain ecosystem developed by Sony Block Solutions Labs, a subsidiary of Sony Group, aiming to simplify user experience and promote the mass adoption of blockchain by connecting blockchain technology (Web3) and daily internet services (Web2).
Soneium's public chain ecosystem has developed rapidly recently, successively introducing protocols such as SuperVol, waveX, Kyo, and upgrading node operators to Soneium Minato Pectra. Its TVL has reached a historical high, reflecting not only the active expansion of the ecosystem, but also a positive impact on the DeFi market and the entire blockchain industry. [15]
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Bybit hacker washes 499,000 ETH in 10 days
Hackers have already laundered all 499,000 ETH stolen from Bybit within 10 days, during which time the price of ETH dropped by 23%, from 2,780 USDT to 2,130 USDT. The hackers mainly laundered the funds through THORChain, which recorded a trading volume of $5.9 billion and generated $5.5 million in transaction fee revenue.
This event not only intensified the selling pressure on ETH, but also exposed the potential risks of cross-chain protocols in fund flows, triggering market concerns about the compliance and security of decentralized protocols. As hackers swiftly transferred funds using unauthorized cross-chain liquidity, regulatory agencies may strengthen scrutiny on similar protocols, leading to a possible tightening of the regulatory environment for decentralized cross-chain transactions in the future. In addition, some market participants may adopt a more cautious investment strategy due to concerns about further selling pressure, which could continue to weigh on ETH prices in the short term, impacting market liquidity as well.【16】
Hotspot Review
SEC announced the list of members of the encryption working group to promote the clarification of the regulatory framework for digital assets.
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced the list of members of the crypto working group, which will provide advice to the Commission on cryptocurrency-related matters. The members are from the Office of the Acting Chair and other divisions of the Commission. SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce said, "The crypto working group demonstrates deep expertise and a positive commitment to finding workable solutions to complex cryptocurrency regulatory issues with the help of other outstanding Commission staff and the public."
The establishment of the SEC encryption working group will accelerate the clarification of the U.S. digital asset regulatory framework, potentially reducing market uncertainties by clarifying the definition of securities attributes (such as PoS tokens, NFTs) and exchange compliance standards, thereby attracting traditional institutional funds. However, stricter regulatory requirements may squeeze the survival space of small and medium-sized projects and DeFi protocols. In addition, this move may promote synergies with EU MiCA, Hong Kong VASP, and other policies, forming cross-jurisdictional regulatory sandbox pilots. However, competition among countries in stablecoin issuance rights and exchange licensing standards may exacerbate market fragmentation, causing small platforms with weak compliance capabilities to turn to offshore regulatory havens.
CME will launch SOL futures on March 17.
Solana's official announcement on the X platform stated that the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) plans to launch Solana (SOL) futures on March 17, marking a further increase in the recognition of SOL in traditional financial markets. As one of the world's largest derivatives exchanges, CME currently offers Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) futures. The launch of SOL futures will enable more institutional investors to participate in the Solana ecosystem in a compliant manner.
Overall, the launch of SOL futures is an important step in the development of the Solana ecosystem, which will help enhance its acceptance in traditional financial markets in the long run. However, in the short term, market fluctuations may occur due to speculative trading, and investors need to closely monitor changes in trading volume and market sentiment. [18]
Aave expands to the Sonic mainnet, deploying its V3 lending market
The Aave protocol has completed its expansion and officially deployed a decentralized lending market on the high-performance blockchain Sonic. This cross-chain deployment was approved through the Aave DAO governance proposal (AIP-365) and led by the core contributor organization Aave Chan Initiative. Aave's expansion on Sonic has received liquidity commitments, including $15 million in funding from the Sonic Foundation, up to 50 million native S tokens from Sonic, and an additional $800,000 stablecoin and migration incentives from Aave.
Aave's multi-chain strategy enables it to attract existing DeFi users of Sonic and boost liquidity provider (LP) earnings through its transaction fee sharing mechanism, driving Sonic's TVL towards the $1 billion mark. In addition, the joint incentive program launched by Aave and Sonic may attract top protocols like Uniswap to migrate, reshaping the Layer 1 ecosystem landscape. However, Aave needs to compete for existing users through a differentiated interest rate model, while being cautious of the security risks of cross-chain asset bridges and the inflationary pressure of incentivizing SONIC tokens. If ecosystem growth falls short of expectations, short-term liquidity expansion may come with risks of diluting long-term value.
Financing Information
According to RootData, in the past 24 hours, 1 project publicly announced that it has raised funding, with a total amount of 6 million US dollars, involving the MEV field. Here are the specific details of the funding: [20]
FastLane - FastLane has completed a $6 million financing round, led by Figment Capital and DBA. The funds will be used to expand the team, accelerate product development, and advance cooperation with blockchain networks and validators. FastLane Labs focuses on developing MEV-related technologies aimed at optimizing the execution efficiency and fairness of blockchain transactions. This round of financing will be used to expand the team, accelerate product development, and advance cooperation with blockchain networks and validators.
Airdrop Opportunity
) AGNT Hub
AGNT Hub is a decentralized platform that integrates artificial intelligence (AI) and blockchain technology, aiming to facilitate the creation, deployment, and transaction of AI agents. The platform offers a variety of functional modules covering enterprise workflow optimization, personalized language learning, and multi-modal interaction, etc.
AGNT Hub announced the airdrop of 30 million AGNT tokens, planned to be synchronized with its token generation event. Users can earn experience points (XP) by completing specified social tasks and activities in exchange for AGNT token airdrops. This airdrop will reward early adopters and community members who participate in platform activities and accumulate experience points (XP). [21]
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