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ETH Staking Rate Surpasses 32%: Will ETH Staking Still Be Profitable in 2026?

ETH Staking Rate Surpasses 32%: Will ETH Staking Still Be Profitable in 2026?

Ethereum staking rate has surpassed 32%, with the network-wide base APR dropping to 2.78%. Gate ETH staking offers a reference annualized yield of 4.04%, outpacing both Lido and the on-chain base returns. Will ETH staking still be profitable in 2026?

Blog Team06/09/2026

How Do Layer 2 Treasuries Manage Hundreds of Millions? In-Depth Analysis of Governance Structures: Arbitrum vs Optimism vs Base

How Do Layer 2 Treasuries Manage Hundreds of Millions? In-Depth Analysis of Governance Structures: Arbitrum vs Optimism vs Base

Arbitrum DAO will hold an on-chain vote on June 8 regarding a $43.5 million budget proposal. This article breaks down the allocation of funds for liquidity incentives, security audits, and other uses. It also compares the governance models of Optimism and Base, and analyzes the treasury management strategies of leading Layer 2 networks.

Blog Team06/08/2026

Why will the AI Agent economy on Base chain become the central narrative for on-chain automated trading by 2026?

Why will the AI Agent economy on Base chain become the central narrative for on-chain automated trading by 2026?

This article examines the on-chain data structures, shifts in institutional behavior, and potential risks, offering insights into whether agent-driven autonomous trading has entered a new phase.

Blog Team06/01/2026

PlaysOut (PLAY): From Mini-Game Platform to Interactive Entertainment Ecosystem—Will AI Drive the Next Phase of Growth?

PlaysOut (PLAY): From Mini-Game Platform to Interactive Entertainment Ecosystem—Will AI Drive the Next Phase of Growth?

PlaysOut (PLAY) continues to strengthen its ecosystem for AI-generated content, casual games, and interactive entertainment, while gradually shifting its core focus toward Base. As consumer crypto adoption, super app distribution, and AI-powered content production capabilities advance, Web3 entertainment platforms are seeking new strategies for growth.

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Warden Protocol Rebrands to Halo as WARD Begins to Strengthen the Verifiable AI Narrative

Warden Protocol Rebrands to Halo as WARD Begins to Strengthen the Verifiable AI Narrative

Warden Protocol is shifting its development focus toward Halo and verifiable AI computation. There is renewed market discussion around WARD’s product roadmap, Base deployment, and AI Agent use cases. As a result, the AI infrastructure sector is once again drawing increased attention.

After the Glamsterdam Upgrade: What’s Next for L2s? Analyzing the Competitive Landscape of Arbitrum, Optimism, and Base

After the Glamsterdam Upgrade: What’s Next for L2s? Analyzing the Competitive Landscape of Arbitrum, Optimism, and Base

This article breaks down the latest data, technical approaches, and survival strategies of the three leading Layer 2 networks, and explores five possible scenarios for their future evolution.

Blog Team05/21/2026

AI Agents Leading Stablecoin Payments? In-Depth Analysis of Base Ecosystem and the Evolving Web3 x AI Narrative

AI Agents Leading Stablecoin Payments? In-Depth Analysis of Base Ecosystem and the Evolving Web3 x AI Narrative

AI-driven stablecoin payments have sparked lively debate within the community. This article explores the evolution of the Web3 x AI narrative and potential shifts in capital dynamics, using the Base ecosystem as a foundation.

Blog Team05/20/2026

AI Entry Competition Heats Up Again: Which Core Market Directions Is Venice (VVV) Targeting?

AI Entry Competition Heats Up Again: Which Core Market Directions Is Venice (VVV) Targeting?

Since May 2026, Venice has continuously enhanced its AI Agent, developer API, and Private AI capabilities. The platform’s user base has surpassed 3 million, driving a surge in the popularity of the VVV ecosystem. As a result, competition among AI gateway platforms is now moving into the infrastructure phase.

Optimism: Superchain Transaction Volume Hits Record High—Why Is the OP Token Still Lagging?

Optimism: Superchain Transaction Volume Hits Record High—Why Is the OP Token Still Lagging?

Based on Gate market data, this article takes a comprehensive look at Optimisms valuation paradox in 2026. We examine the buyback mechanism, the independence of Base, and explore multiple scenarios to provide an in-depth analysis.

Blog Team05/19/2026