Weekly Selection | Token2049 Held in Singapore; He Yi Responds to "Listing Doubts"; Fed Cuts Interest Rates by 50 Basis Points, Cryptocurrency Market Rebounds and Surges

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Macro Perspective

Bitwise: Ethereum's Downturn is Temporary, the Market Will Soon Reassess Its Value

With the approaching November election and regulatory clarity, the market may soon reassess Ethereum.

Two Years into Ethereum's Transition to PoS, Data Interprets the Deep Reasons for ETH's Price Slump

To further demonstrate the current development status of Ethereum and the challenges behind the doubts, PAData, a data column under PANews, comprehensively analyzed the changes in Ethereum's transaction fees, Blob fees and Layer2 demand changes, as well as the changes in Ethereum's staking amount and locked amount.

Viewing the Crypto Ponzi Dilemma from the Perspective of Physical Dissipative Systems

When evaluating the value of these projects, we need to reflect on popular technical determinism, background determinism, Infra worship, and other inherent thinking, and return to products and growth.

Analyzing the Competition Landscape of DePIN: Top Projects Occupy 80% of the Market but Have Minimal Revenue, Capital Influx is Coming

As an important driver for crypto to go mainstream, the DePIN ecosystem has shown strong development momentum and has become one of the main investment themes attracting capital influx. However, the current expansion of the DePIN market is mainly driven by top projects "striding" forward, with limited overall profitability and facing risks such as regulation and network security.

Rigidity, Bubble, Crisis, Breakthrough: Where is the Crypto Market Heading?

The current crypto market faces multiple challenges, including industry rigidity, bubble economy, and insufficient liquidity. While the launch of ETFs brings short-term benefits, it is not a long-term solution to the fundamental problems in the market.

Big Turnaround from the Fed, BTC Rebounds to Highs

On Wednesday afternoon local time, Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell announced a 50 basis point cut in the benchmark interest rate to a range of 4.75% - 5.0%, marking the start of a loose monetary policy cycle in the United States.

TOKEN2049 Conference

Vitalik Buterin's Speech at TOKEN2049: The Crypto Industry Has Entered a Mature Stage, These Directions Are Exciting for the Future

Vitalik expressed his thoughts on various issues such as user experience, transaction fees, and privacy protocols. He believes that the crypto industry needs to continue advancing technology while maintaining the core value of decentralization and serving the entire society.

Full Speech by Arthur Hayes at Token 2049: The Market May Collapse After Rate Cuts, but Ethereum's Performance May Be Good

"It’s fucking fed day." On September 18th at Token 2049 in Singapore, Arthur Hayes, CIO of Maelstrom Fund, delivered a keynote speech on the macroeconomic environment, with his first sentence causing a stir throughout the audience.

Focus on the First Day of TOKEN2049: How to Build a Successful Web3 Consumer App?

"You need to first build a core user group, people with similar user profiles who truly enjoy using your product."

At TOKEN2049 in Singapore, How Did Influencer Ansem and Singer Iggy Azalea Discuss Meme Coins?

"When discussing these meme tokens today, I mainly focus on four key attributes: associability, distribution, virality, and scalability."

Bitcoin Ecosystem

Babylon's Launch Receives Lukewarm Response After One Month, Does the BTCFi Narrative Stand?

Does Babylon's sustainable interest narrative stand?

Reflections on Fractal Bitcoin's Explosive Growth: Technological Innovation and Token Distribution

In the current sluggish market environment, what technological innovations does Fractal rely on to gain market acceptance, or is it the frenzy of market-making behavior? Let's explore the Bitcoin scaling solution Fractal with these thoughts.

Institutional Accumulation, Positive Ecosystem Momentum, Is the Next Bitcoin Bull Market Coming?

Recent large institutional purchases of Bitcoin, continuous increase in ETF holdings of Bitcoin, and the vigorous development of Bitcoin ecosystems such as Stacks and Fractal Bitcoin indicate a strong momentum for driving a new round of market trends.

For more related content, please see the topic: "Beyond Digital Gold: BRC-20 and Inscriptions, Opening a New Chapter for Bitcoin"

Seizing Opportunities

Exploring the Soneum Ecosystem Map: Overview of 60+ Early Projects and Airdrop Opportunities

Go Mainstream! Soneium, aimed at mainstream users, has attracted over 60 ecosystem projects in just half a month.

Solana Mobile Launches Web3 Phone Seeker Again: Pre-sales Exceed 140,000 Units, Planned Release in Mid-2025

Seeker is equipped with the mobile-first Seed Vault wallet and integrates the new Solana dApp store. In this article, PANews will lead users to take a quick look at this long-awaited Web3 phone.

Understanding Dragonfly's Lead Investment and $33 Million Financing for DAWN (Includes Participation Guide)

Recently, DAWN, a potential project in the Depin track, has shown unique value and prospects. The project received another $18 million financing led by Dragonfly in August (totaling $33 million), attracting widespread attention. The Solana ecosystem has added a new star force.

21 Early Cryptocurrency Projects Selected for a16z Fall Accelerator

The selected companies come from 11 different countries and cover various aspects of the cryptocurrency technology stack, ranging from DeFi, infrastructure to consumer-level applications.

All About Web3

Haode Responds to Listing Rumors, Has Binance Laid Low?

The co-founder of Binance responds to the anxiety and listing rumors in the crypto circle, explaining his personal views and unique perspectives on the current cycle in the crypto field.

Exclusive Interview with Sui Co-founder Adeniyi Abiodun: We Are Not Worried About Competition from Other Chains

In a recent podcast hosted by Aquarius Fund, Adeniyi Abiodun, co-founder and Chief Product Officer of Mysten Labs, shared comprehensive insights into the Sui blockchain and the entire crypto ecosystem with two Asian KOLs, Dustin (@zchrhrhr) and Patrick (@connectfarm1).

How Can Web3 Games Improve Quality? 5 Key Points Focused on by AAA Studios Might Provide the Answer

This article covers five key aspects - production, community, development, storytelling, and updates, which are valuable for Web3 game developers based on the experience and quality of AAA games.

Survey of MEV Status on Various Public Chains: Arbitrage Dominates on Ethereum, Sandwich Attacks Still Serious on Solana

MEV performs differently on different public chains, from common arbitrage trades on Ethereum to serious sandwich attacks on Solana, and the gradually emerging MEV potential on Bitcoin, BSC, Tron, and other public chains. This article will take stock of the MEV phenomena on major public chains, analyze their different implementation paths, and the potential impact on users and networks.

CEX Caught in MEME Gold Rush, Is Traffic First or Value Anchoring Supreme?

Recently, leading exchange Binance has faced community questioning and criticism after listing multiple MEME coins, sparking the biggest controversy over whether to follow hot traffic or stick to narrative value.

DeFi Project World Liberty Financial: Backed by the Trump Family and Crypto Insiders, Over 60% of Governance Tokens Available to the Public

DeFi lending project World Liberty Financial has officially launched and will be regulated by the SEC. The project has gained support from the Trump family and crypto insiders, with over 60% of WLFI governance tokens available to the public, but the team has not disclosed more substantive information.

Neiro and NEIRO Listed on Binance: "Battle of the Kings" Ends, Is it a Turning Point for Meme Coin Race?

The NEIRO/Neiro dispute comes to an end, marking a departure from the "grassroots development period" for meme coins.

Analyzing the Listing Effects of Five Major Top Exchanges: How Much Can They Boost Prices? For How Long?

Meme track is the most popular; in the long run, prices will fall back to their original positions.

Tech Trends

Comparing XAI and B3: The Showdown of L3 Titans in Gaming, and the Arbitrum vs. Base Duel

B3 has performed well in the Asian market due to its multi-chain compatibility and scalability, while XAI, leveraging Arbitrum technology and Binance Launchpool, has achieved global expansion with low latency and high throughput.

Building Modular L2 for Bitcoin and Ethereum? A Brief Analysis of Hemi, Recently Backed by Binance

Hemi is a modular L2 that achieves scalability, security, and interoperability. It has already launched on the testnet and is set to go live on the mainnet in the fourth quarter of this year.

From Uber's "War Room," FaceID to Various Blockchain Technologies, Why is TEE So Important?

In the long run, we expect the value of applications and products utilizing TEE to surpass the infrastructure layer. However, it is important to note that users adopt these applications not because they use TEE, but because they are excellent products that solve real problems. We have already seen this trend in wallets like Capsule, where the user experience has been greatly improved compared to browser wallets. Many DePIN projects may only use TEE for identity verification, rather than as a core part of their product, but they will also accumulate significant value.

AI×DePin: Synergistic Evolution of Intelligent Infrastructure

With the proliferation of Internet of Things (IoT) devices, edge computing has become an important direction for AI development. DePin can allocate computing tasks to edge devices near the data source, improving computing efficiency and response speed. For example, smart home devices can use DePin to achieve localized AI inference, enhancing user experience.