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ETH Addresses Reach 189 Million—Why Does This Far Surpass Bitcoin’s 59 Million? Latest Analysis

ETH Addresses Reach 189 Million—Why Does This Far Surpass Bitcoin’s 59 Million? Latest Analysis

What Does the Gap Between Layer-One and Layer-Two Address Counts Really Mean? According to the latest on-chain adoption data from Santiment, there are approximately 189 million ETH holding addresses—about three times the number for BTC. This article explores how differences in network design, valuation models, and real-world demand shape these numbers.

Blog Team05/09/2026

On-Chain Insurance and Risk Transfer Layer: The Missing Piece for DeFi’s Next Phase

On-Chain Insurance and Risk Transfer Layer: The Missing Piece for DeFi’s Next Phase

Over the past year, the DeFi sector has suffered total losses of $2.02 billion, with only about 5% of those funds ultimately recovered. This amount is roughly 1.1 times the total value locked (TVL) of Curve Finance, highlighting how security incidents continue to erode the industrys capital base.

Blog Team05/08/2026

Strategy Buys $720 Million in BTC in a Single Quarter—How Does the Czech National Bank’s 1% Allocation Reshape Institutional Portfolios?

Strategy Buys $720 Million in BTC in a Single Quarter—How Does the Czech National Bank’s 1% Allocation Reshape Institutional Portfolios?

Strategy: $720 Million in BTC Purchased Over 8 Weeks, STRC’s Annual Acquisition Reaches 77,000 BTC—Ten Times ETF Inflows. Czech Central Bank Allocates 1% of Foreign Reserves to Bitcoin, Signaling Potential Buying Power of $1.8 Billion.

Blog Team05/06/2026

Solana Processes 25.3 Billion Transactions in Q1 vs. Ethereum’s 200 Million: The Underlying Logic Reshaping the Public Blockchain Landscape

Solana Processes 25.3 Billion Transactions in Q1 vs. Ethereum’s 200 Million: The Underlying Logic Reshaping the Public Blockchain Landscape

Solana recorded 25.3 billion transactions in Q1—125 times more than Ethereum. The proportion of developers rose to 23%, while stablecoin volume surged 12-fold year-over-year. Analyzing the structural logic behind the 125-fold gap between these two blockchains.

Blog Team04/22/2026

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Bitcoin Whales Sell Off 36,000 BTC in One Week: Technical Charts Reveal Key Market Signals

Bitcoin Whales Sell Off 36,000 BTC in One Week: Technical Charts Reveal Key Market Signals

Bitcoin whales have offloaded more than 36,000 BTC in less than a week. The 8-hour chart shows consecutive bearish RSI divergences. In the derivatives market, long position liquidations have reached $2.37 billion in leverage—1.8 times the size of short positions.

Blog Team04/17/2026

Gate 13th Anniversary Celebration: Trade ETFs and Share Up to 80,000 USDT Prize Pool

Gate 13th Anniversary Celebration: Trade ETFs and Share Up to 80,000 USDT Prize Pool

To celebrate Gates 13th anniversary, were launching a special ETF event. Take part in daily trading check-ins and invite friends to unlock rewards up to 13 times greater. You can also join in for a chance to share a prize pool of up to 80,000 USDT. Join now and seize your chance at big rewards!

Blog Team04/17/2026

Gate x Polymarket: How Many Times Will the Fed Cut Rates in 2026?

Gate x Polymarket: How Many Times Will the Fed Cut Rates in 2026?

As of April 16, 2026, market expectations for the number of Federal Reserve interest rate cuts within the year have dropped sharply from 2–3 at the beginning of the year to just 0–1.

Blog Team04/16/2026

Bitmine’s Ethereum Holdings Surpass 4%: Public Companies Set Record with Institutional ETH Accumulation Strategies

Bitmine’s Ethereum Holdings Surpass 4%: Public Companies Set Record with Institutional ETH Accumulation Strategies

This article will provide an in-depth analysis of its balance sheet structure, staking yield model, and the narrative positioning ETH as a "store of value in times of crisis."

Blog Team04/14/2026

2026 Solana Summit: From TVL to TVS—What Truly Sets Solana Apart from Ethereum L2

2026 Solana Summit: From TVL to TVS—What Truly Sets Solana Apart from Ethereum L2

Solana’s total value locked (TVL) is now approaching the combined TVL of all Ethereum Layer 2 networks, yet the gap in secure assets remains over 40 times wider. As the Solana Summit opens today, we break down the competitive landscape across three key dimensions: TVL/TVS, fees, and active addresses.

Blog Team04/13/2026