1. a16z: Why DePIN is Crucial?

Existing telecommunications, energy, water, and transportation infrastructure networks are often natural monopoly markets - where the cost of service provision by a single enterprise is far lower than in a competitive environment. In most developed countries, these networks are constrained by complex government regulations and restrictions, leading to a lack of innovation motivation, not to mention poor customer experiences, outdated user interfaces, mediocre service quality, and slow response speeds. These inefficient and poorly maintained network conditions are no coincidence, as evidenced by the PG&E bankruptcy caused by California wildfires or the protective regulations of traditional telecommunications companies. In developing countries, the situation is even more severe: these basic services are either missing or expensive and scarce.Click to Read

2. The Fog Before "Liberation Day": Analysis and Short-term Forecast of US Reciprocal Tariff Policy

The reciprocal tariff policy planned to be announced by the Trump administration on April 2nd is like a Damocles sword hanging over the market, potentially causing global trade pattern turbulence. Although market sentiment has recently eased due to signals of potential "moderation" of the policy, its impact on crypto and traditional financial markets should still be closely monitored.Click to Read

3. Detailed Explanation of Ethereum's Two Major Upgrades Pectra and Fusaka: What Will They Bring to ETH

Ethereum continues to develop steadily behind the scenes. In the ongoing debate about the "correct" roadmap for the world's computer, developers have been steadily moving forward, preparing for two major upgrades: Pectra (planned for May 2025) and Fusaka (planned for the end of 2025).Click to Read

4. Coingecko: How Do Investors View the Potential of Crypto AI Technology?

In a recent survey, 46.9% of crypto participants said they are optimistic about crypto AI products in 2025. Specifically, 19.9% are somewhat optimistic, while 27.0% are completely optimistic. This is because use cases combining crypto and AI have been improved and more widely adopted.Click to Read

5. Bitcoin: Exploration and Reflection on Value Storage

A few years ago, a respected senior in the industry casually mentioned (roughly) that he thought Bitcoin's future was somewhat dangerous. Many of the "titles" and "labels" we give Bitcoin are actually worth questioning. At the time, I was shocked to hear this and couldn't believe this senior would say such a thing. Even today, I don't quite agree with this statement.Click to Read