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This article introduces seven early potential projects within the Solana ecosystem, including the DEX aggregator Titan, the decentralized stablecoin Hylo, the consumption system Pyra, the fixed income platform Exponent, the Perptual Futures aggregator Ranger Finance, the innovative lending protocol Loopscale, and the decentralized bandwidth infrastructure Ping Network. These projects are all innovative and offer different opportunities for user participation, with the potential for significant returns in the future.

The medium to long-term encryption investment targets in the eyes of industry experts
Recently, a well-known figure in the encryption industry posed an interesting question on social media: "If you had to purchase a highly liquid/non-risk investment encryption currency within 3-5 years, and could not choose BTC, ETH, HYPE, SOL, or stablecoins, what would you buy? Why?"
This issue has sparked a lively discussion among many professionals in the industry, who have shared their insights and choices. Let's take a look at the views of these industry experts.
The head of a well-known trading platform is optimistic about the platform's stock, citing its diversified and strong product line, a scaled user base, and a market-leading brand, while also being one of the industry’s most execution-driven and visionary teams.
A cryptocurrency opinion leader chose Worldcoin($WLD), believing it is a response to the era of artificial intelligence.

This article analyzes the characteristics of memecoins as high-risk investments, elaborating on their relationship with L1 assets, on-chain data evaluation methods, liquidity and market performance, community factors, and value assessment indicators. Investing in memecoins requires a comprehensive consideration of various factors to make more informed decisions in the market.

Labubu is sweeping the globe, but the related Crypto Assets cannot escape the fate of a big dump.
The Labubu doll series under Pop Mart has created a global sensation. In 2024, Pop Mart's stock price skyrocketed by 10 times, with an increase of over 200% so far this year, and a market value exceeding 350 billion Hong Kong dollars. The company's founder has thus become the newly minted richest person in Henan. By the end of last year, the company had 401 stores in mainland China, 130 stores in Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, and overseas, with operations in more than 30 countries and regions, and overseas revenue accounting for over 38%.
However, the crypto asset LABUBU, which shares the same name as Labubu, has failed to maintain its popularity for long. Currently, its market value has fallen below 28 million USD, with a 24-hour drop of 20.4%. So, what exactly is Labubu? Why was it so popular? And why is the LABUBU crypto asset struggling?
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The CS:GO skin market flourished from 2012 until it suddenly collapsed in May 2025, with prices experiencing a big dump of 20%. Skins are not only decorative items but also serve as social currency, fueling a complex ecosystem. The market is controlled by Valve Corporation, with significant price fluctuations, similar to Crypto Assets. Despite the crash, players remain optimistic about the future of the market.

Meme coin, as a unique Crypto Asset, has gone through three stages: from the startup phase of 2013-2016, the mainstream phase of 2017-2021, to the rational adjustment phase of 2022-2025. Its core value stems from cultural dissemination and community Consensus, rather than technical practicality. In the future, the focus will be on balancing speculation and substance, allowing high-quality projects to stand out in market reconstruction.

The SEC Chairman emphasized at the tokenization roundtable that crypto asset regulation needs to keep pace with the times, considering adjustments to rules to adapt to blockchain technology. He proposed to improve the three major areas of issuance, custody, and trading, formulate new guidelines, and promote the U.S. as a global crypto center.

Labubu and Moutai: The Battle of Social Currency in the New and Old Consumption Era
Recently, a report comparing emerging trendy toy IPs with traditional liquor giants has attracted market attention. This report attempts to clarify the similarities and differences between Labubu and Moutai, exploring whether it reflects a historical repetition of the consumption cycle or a profound paradigm shift.
Analysis shows that although Labubu and Maotai both possess the attributes of social currency, there are significant differences in essence between the two. The social characteristics of Labubu are more based on the common interests and values of the younger generation, while the social functions of Maotai rely more on power and hierarchical relationships. This difference reflects the essential distinction between "new consumption" and "traditional consumption."
However, Pop Mart also faces challenges similar to those of Moutai, namely the dual test brought by the IP cycle and investment attributes. If there is a long gap between Labubu and the next popular IP, the company

CS:GO Item Market Crash: The Rise and Fall of Virtual Economies and Speculative Frenzy
As the hype for Meme coins gradually fades, some speculators who once floated within it have turned their attention to the CS:GO skin market. These former "Meme hunters" have transformed into "item flippers," viewing CS:GO skins as the next key to wealth.
CS:GO was officially released in August 2012, and the following year introduced the weapon case and skin system, allowing trading on the Steam market, laying the foundation for its cosmetic economy. After multiple updates and attempts at making it free-to-play, the cosmetic market of CS:GO has flourished for twelve years.
However, in May 2025, the CS accessory market suddenly collapsed. The accessory index plummeted by 20% within three days, with prices of several popular trading varieties nearly halved, sparking heated discussions among users. This kind of market collapse scenario is all too familiar to those who have experienced the cryptocurrency market.

Building a global digital identity and asset infrastructure: Sign's innovative journey
In today's world, where the wave of digitalization is sweeping across the globe, establishing a set of universal standards among the independently operating identity systems, asset distribution, and regulatory rules of various countries has become a significant challenge for global collaboration. To overcome obstacles such as data silos, lack of standardization, and high compliance costs, we need a trust base that can be accepted by all parties. Sign is committed to building such a platform.
The core objectives of Sign include:
1. Sovereign-level identification: Securely put official credentials on-chain through the Sign Protocol, helping governments unleash the potential of digital governance within a compliance framework.
2. TokenTable Standard: Modularize and template the token issuance, unlocking, and distribution processes, simplifying the token release process for enterprises and project parties while ensuring regulatory traceability.
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Digital HKD will serve as a key tool for Web3, with high application potential and cost advantages due to its borderless nature and the credibility of bank backing. However, during the issuance process, banks must address risks related to Compliance, reserves, and market opportunities, facing numerous challenges.

Circle IPO sparks controversy: the encryption industry calls for aligned interests
The issuer of the USDC stablecoin, Circle, recently completed its initial public offering ( IPO ), priced at $31, closing at $84 on the first day, and surpassing $107 a week later. This IPO was supposed to be a milestone for the encryption industry moving towards mainstream finance, but it has sparked widespread controversy within the industry.
Senior figures in the encryption industry have strongly criticized Circle for favoring traditional financial institutions in its IPO allocation while neglecting participants native to encryption. They believe that Circle should take responsibility for this decision and its implied message.
According to reports, multiple encryption funds and companies have stated that they either received very little allocation or did not receive any allocation at all. This further confirms Circle's tendency to favor traditional Wall Street financial institutions while ignoring native encryption supporters. Currently, no native encryption institutions have been found in this IPO.

The latest developments and applications of blockchain consensus protocols
Blockchain technology, as a decentralized distributed ledger technology, ensures the integrity and consistency of data through consensus mechanisms. The consensus mechanism is the core of the blockchain system, and its performance directly affects the scalability and security of the blockchain. Asynchronous Byzantine Fault Tolerance (BFT) consensus mechanisms have unique advantages in dealing with network latency and partial node failures, making them a focal point of research.
This report explores the current state of development of blockchain consensus protocols, focusing on the latest advancements in Asynchronous Byzantine Fault Tolerant State Machine Replication (BFT SMR) protocols. The fastest asynchronous protocol currently is 2-chain VABA, but due to its vulnerabilities, its expected delay of 9.5δ has not been achieved. Therefore, sMVBA has become the fastest asynchronous MVBA protocol, with an expected delay of 10δ. The report also presents two new protocol designs, namely 2PA.

Vitalik Buterin recently expressed his views on the future development of Ethereum, emphasizing that the Layer 2 interoperability issue will be resolved. He called for a focus on the essence of encryption technology, warning against the changing attitudes of politicians towards encryption, while also mentioning the importance of technological innovation and ecosystem simplification. These views reflect his deep thoughts on the future vision of Ethereum.

Metaplanet's Bold Bet: The Thrilling Fusion of Zero Interest Rate Bonds and Bitcoin
Recently, a Japanese listed company Metaplanet has attracted widespread attention in the market due to its unique financial strategy. The company not only incorporated Bitcoin into its treasury assets but also launched a controversial financing plan—issuing zero-interest rate bonds. The fundraising amount for these bonds is as high as 4.5 billion yen (approximately 30 million dollars), with the aim of further increasing its Bitcoin holdings.
Since adopting Bitcoin as a treasury reserve asset in May 2024, Metaplanet has purchased over 1,000 BTC. More notably, since January 2024, the company's stock price has soared by 2,450%. This operation, which combines the high volatility of cryptocurrencies with high-risk financial instruments, not only brings the prospect of high returns to the market but also comes with unsettling potential risks.

The oracle machine is the infrastructure that connects the blockchain and external data, and Chainlink is currently the market-leading decentralized oracle project. It incentivizes the ecosystem through LINK token and combines payment and service requests using the ERC677 standard, ensuring data security and reliability. Chainlink expands the application scope of smart contracts and provides reliable data support for the blockchain.

Women Pioneers in the Web3 Space: Challenging Themselves, Courageously Pursuing Their Dreams
In the emerging field of Web3, which is full of opportunities and challenges, a Chinese female entrepreneur has successfully developed her career with courage, intelligence, and perseverance. She is Maggie Wu, the CEO of TruBit, a serial entrepreneur and a strong advocate for the Web3 industry. Her entrepreneurial journey is not only fascinating but also inspires more women to bravely pursue their dreams.
A serial entrepreneur who constantly challenges himself.
Maggie Wu's entrepreneurial journey began in college. While her classmates were still immersed in campus life, she had already interned at major companies, accumulating valuable industry experience. As she said: "I knew early on what I wanted and was willing to give my all for it."
After graduating, Maggie Wu went to the United States to engage in international trade, earning her first pot of gold in life through hard work and intelligence. However, she did not just settle for this.

Real-world asset tokenization (RWA) is becoming a hot topic in the crypto market, with a market capitalization nearing $20 billion and significant growth. The development of RWA needs to be closely integrated with Decentralized Finance (DeFi) to enhance asset liquidity and returns for various investors, while providing stable asset support for DeFi. This integration will drive the restructuring of TradFi and usher in a new era of finance.

In September, the overall cryptocurrency market showed a downward trend, with Bitcoin and Ethereum prices falling by 7.1% and 12.6% respectively. Nevertheless, the market volume and the open interest of Ethereum derivation saw a rise, indicating that market participation remains active. Positive signals from regulators have also injected confidence into the market.