After a16z estimated the market potential behind the x402 protocol to be $30 trillion, this protocol, once only of interest to a few technological pioneers, is rapidly moving into the mainstream spotlight. While many are still asking, "What is x402?", what deserves more attention is: if this market becomes a reality, how will the value be distributed? Which participants will emerge as the ultimate winners? This article will analyze the value accumulation path, ecological structure, and the challenges faced by the x402 protocol from a practical perspective.

TL;DR: East Asia will enter a high geopolitical uncertainty period in the next 3-5 years: US-China competition, Japan's military buildup, and supply chain relocation may lead to tightened capital flows and regional financial risks. This will directly accelerate three developments in Web3: 1. Increased demand for stablecoins 2. Businesses and individuals relying more on "digital dollars" to hedge risks. 3. RWA (on-chain government bonds) becoming a key global asset with high liquidity, transparency, and security, suitable for cross-border use. Cross-border funds will rely more on on-chain channels, unrestricted by the banking system and available globally. Impact on each type of participant: Entrepreneurs: Build cross-regional risk-resistant, auditable...

The only iron rule for investing in DAT is: ignore the premium bubble and only invest in the true flywheel with a continuous increase in "coin per share."

Original author: Biteye Core Contributor viee Original editor: Biteye Core Contributor Denise From the halving in April 2024 to reaching a new high of $120,000 in October 2025, Bitcoin has gone through nearly 18 months. If we only look at this path, it seems to still be operating according to the cycle. Halving leads to a bottom, followed by a peak within a year, and then entering a correction. However, what truly confuses the market is not whether there has been an increase, but rather that it hasn't increased like it used to. There hasn't been a series of explosive rises like in 2017, nor in 2021...

In the world of cryptocurrency, a single misclick can trigger a "digital disaster." One of the most common nightmares is sending assets to the wrong blockchain. For example, intending to send ETH to an address on the Ethereum Sepolia testnet, but accidentally sending it to an address on the Ethereum mainnet instead. In this case, can the mistakenly transferred funds be retrieved from the Ethereum mainnet? Whether the assets can be recovered depends on the type of receiving address. This article will analyze different scenarios. 1. Scenario One: The receiving address is EOAEOA (Externally O...

The Perp DEXs unleashing their full power

In the face of financing choices, whether to take the broad road to an IPO or embrace the innovative path of RWA, there is no standard answer, only the choice that is most suitable for the enterprise. Traditional IPOs (Initial Public Offerings), as the "regular army" of corporate financing, have always been the preferred option for companies to enter the capital market due to their mature regulatory framework and broad investor base. In recent years, with the development of blockchain technology, RWA (Real World Asset Tokenization) has emerged as a financial technology.

BlackRock deposits 4,198 BTC and 43,200 ETH into Coinbase; the Federal Reserve may cut interest rates soon, Bitcoin breaks through $84,000; JPMorgan is optimistic about Bitcoin's upside potential; U.S. lawmakers propose paying taxes with Bitcoin and establishing a strategic reserve.

Rival crypto asset manager Bitwise launched its XRP ETF earlier this week.

Rep. Warren Davidson introduced legislation that allows bitcoin tax payments without incurring capital gains to beef up the U.S. Strategic Bitcoin Reserve.

Original author: Eric, Foresight News The "DeFi veteran" Synthetix, which returned from the OP Mainnet to the Ethereum mainnet, started a contract trading competition exactly one month ago today. This DeFi protocol, which went live on Ethereum as early as 2018, has gone through a long journey and ultimately returned to the embrace of the mainnet. After exploring areas such as stablecoins and synthetic assets, it chose the order book perp DEX. However, as Synthetix itself stated, they are indeed in the per...

Crypto markets plunged toward April lows on Friday as a lingering liquidity crunch amplified price swings. Bitcoin and ether fell more than 10%.

The US stock market is experiencing heightened risk aversion, with funds flowing out of technology stocks. The cryptocurrency market has entered a bear market.