Molecule Protocol is a decentralized scientific research platform aimed at driving scientific innovation through blockchain technology, connecting scientists, investors, and communities. Molecule provides funding support through its core product, Catalyst, allowing researchers worldwide to transform their studies into tangible outcomes. The project leverages intellectual property tokens (IP-NFTs and IPTs) to fund and manage research outcomes, enabling researchers to avoid the barriers of traditional funding processes and focus on actual scientific work. Molecule's decentralized model ensures transparent management of research funds and encourages community participation in research decisions and funding, driving more efficient and sustainable scientific progress. By collaborating with various global research institutions and organizations, Molecule has successfully funded over 35 research projects, leading to several breakthrough discoveries.

XO is an anonymous dating app built on Web3 technology, integrating personality verification and AI agents to meet users' needs for privacy, security, and personalized experiences.

This article explores the interconnected relationship between bitcoin and energy. The energy used in mining plays a key role in establishing bitcoin's value, and conversely, bitcoin's value impacts how energy is consumed. Understanding this dynamic is essential for grasping bitcoin's role in both financial and energy markets.

Airdrops have become an essential method for blockchain projects to attract and engage their communities. Not only are they used to reward users, but they also incentivize more people to participate in network activities. However, community reactions to airdrops can vary significantly based on perceived value, timing, and whether they are viewed as "gifts" or "rewards." Exploring airdrop acceptance and its influence from psychological, philosophical, and historical perspectives can help better understand the underlying logic behind this practice.

This article examines potential policy changes for stablecoins and cryptocurrencies in the coming year, focusing on key regulatory developments, industry trends, and their potential impact on the stablecoin ecosystem. It analyzes shifting attitudes among policymakers worldwide, highlighting challenges and opportunities posed by regulatory uncertainty. The piece also explores strategies for businesses to adapt to the evolving regulatory landscape, offering valuable insights into the future of stablecoins and the cryptocurrency industry.

Pump.fun, a Solana-based meme coin platform, allows anyone to easily create meme coins, driving a massive surge in token issuance and trading. Despite the controversy, the platform has had a significant impact on Solana's growth, surpassing Ethereum to become the leader in decentralized exchange volume.

This article presents a framework combining green electricity and AI computing power in the RWA model, suggesting the future financial foundation will shift to “green electricity + computing power + DePIN.” It highlights the challenge of balancing green power, emissions, and energy supply. Companies like Amazon and Microsoft are driving green energy initiatives to support AI, with solving energy consumption and carbon emissions being key to AI's progress.

As global giants like Microsoft and JPMorgan collaborate through the Enterprise Ethereum Alliance (EEA), Ethereum's reputation as a global settlement layer and innovation platform is steadily growing. This article delves into the trend of enterprise-level adoption of Ethereum, analyzes the challenges Ethereum faces in data availability, and explores how its modular design enables enterprises to adapt flexibly to market demands and technological developments. Additionally, it discusses the emergence of alternative data availability layers and Ethereum's evolution into a de facto standard for enterprise-grade solutions on a global scale.

The AI-Pool project is a cryptocurrency initiative that combines AI-driven narratives with presale funding mechanisms. This article provides a detailed report on the presale situation of the project, including its ability to raise large amounts of funds in a short period and market reactions to this new presale model. The article also analyzes how AI-Pool leverages Trusted Execution Environment (TEE) technology to ensure the security of funds, while discussing potential risks such as unclear distribution mechanisms and centralization.

Solana Agent Kit is an innovative open-source AI Agent toolkit that is transforming the interaction between AI and blockchain. This article provides an in-depth analysis of the technical architecture and features of the Solana Agent Kit, including its deep integration with the Metaplex protocol, comprehensive connection with the DeFi ecosystem, and robust AI integration capabilities. The Solana Agent Kit allows AI to autonomously execute more than 15 core blockchain operations, from token management and NFT deployment to complex DeFi transactions. As the wealth effect of the AI sector becomes increasingly significant, the Solana Agent Kit has become a hot topic in the market.

In December 2024, the blockchain and cryptocurrency space witnessed numerous significant events demonstrating the market's dynamism and emerging trends. Projects like StakeStone, EigenLayer, Magic Eden, Stacks, Sophon, and LayerZero achieved major milestones through platform launches, service expansions, token generation events, feature rollouts, mainnet deployments, fee governance, and mining initiatives. These developments showcased the industry's innovative spirit while driving technological advancement and community engagement, ultimately propelling the sector's continued evolution.

In December 2024, the Web3 crypto industry was significantly influenced by a combination of policy updates, economic reports, and market activity. U.S. economic data releases, Hong Kong's legislative process regarding stablecoins, the decline in U.S. consumer confidence, and the implementation of the EU's MiCA regulation collectively shaped the industry’s policy landscape and influenced market expectations. The implementation of MiCA is of particular significance, marking a significant step forward for the EU in crypto-asset regulation. By providing clear rules and expectations for the market while imposing higher compliance requirements on industry participants, MiCA is expected to contribute to enhanced market stability, increased credibility, and promote healthy development within the Web3 crypto space in the long term.

After eight weeks of consecutive green candles, the crypto market finally saw some retracement. But, I'm more bullish on BTC than ever, even though we’re literally in a price discovery zone. The premise is simple, Bitcoin as an asset class is now properly entering the TradFi (3,3) system.

Through the "Three Ponzi Problem," the author analyzes the application of Ponzi economic mechanisms in financial systems such as cryptocurrency. The author divides the Ponzi mechanism into three types: Dividend Plate, Mutual Aid Plate, and Splitting Plate. Each type has its unique design and collapse conditions. The author's overall perspective is that Ponzi mechanisms are ubiquitous, and Ponzi economics driven by human nature forms the core of current cryptocurrency innovation.

Crypto liquidity pools are the backbone of DeFi trading, but fake liquidity pools exploit fraudulent tactics to deceive investors. This article explores how to avoid scams by conducting due diligence, checking token distribution, and verifying locked liquidity, while also highlighting the increasing global regulatory focus on DeFi.