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After the Step Finance Hack: Jito Foundation’s Strategic Acquisition of SolanaFloor and Its Impact on the Solana Ecosystem

After the Step Finance Hack: Jito Foundation’s Strategic Acquisition of SolanaFloor and Its Impact on the Solana Ecosystem

Step Finance suffered a hack, prompting SolanaFloor to shut down. Recently, the platform was acquired and relaunched by the Jito Foundation. This article provides an in-depth analysis of the incidents causes and consequences, the motivations behind the acquisition, and its impact on the ecosystem.

Blog Team2026-03-12

Solana Dual Engine Upgrade Explained: How Firedancer and Alpenglow Are Redefining High-Performance Blockchain Architecture and Scaling Boundaries

Solana Dual Engine Upgrade Explained: How Firedancer and Alpenglow Are Redefining High-Performance Blockchain Architecture and Scaling Boundaries

Solana is set for its most critical technical upgrades with Firedancer and Alpenglow, pushing TPS toward the million mark and reducing finality to just 100 ms. On-chain data shows a drop of 87% in long-term holder selling pressure. This article provides an in-depth breakdown of the upgrade roadmap and its potential impact.

Blog Team2026-03-11

Western Union Launches Solana Stablecoin Platform: A Deep Dive into Institutional-Grade Cross-Border Crypto Payment Network for 23 Million Users

Western Union Launches Solana Stablecoin Platform: A Deep Dive into Institutional-Grade Cross-Border Crypto Payment Network for 23 Million Users

Western Union has partnered with Crossmint to launch the USDPT stablecoin on Solana, aiming to serve 23 million monthly active users. This article breaks down its technical architecture, market impact, and potential risks.

Blog Team2026-03-10

Solana ETF Outflows and On-Chain Activity in Sync: Unpacking Potential Structural Signals in the Market

Solana ETF Outflows and On-Chain Activity in Sync: Unpacking Potential Structural Signals in the Market

Solana ETF sees a single-day net outflow of $8.23 million, yet on-chain TVL surpasses $6.54 billion and the number of RWA holding addresses overtakes Ethereum. This article breaks down the market contradictions and institutional logic before and after the Alpenglow upgrade.

Blog Team2026-03-10

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Solana Alpenglow Upgrade: Can 100-150ms Finality Performance Convince High-Frequency Trading Firms to Move Away from CEXs?

Solana Alpenglow Upgrade: Can 100-150ms Finality Performance Convince High-Frequency Trading Firms to Move Away from CEXs?

Solana’s Alpenglow upgrade has reduced finality times to just 100–150 ms. This article provides an in-depth breakdown of the underlying technology and explores whether high-frequency trading firms might shift from CEXs to trading directly on the Solana blockchain. Our analysis draws on Gate market data and industry modeling.

Blog Team2026-03-09

Market Sentiment Reversal: Analyzing the Collective Rise of Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana Amid Cooling Risk Aversion

Market Sentiment Reversal: Analyzing the Collective Rise of Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana Amid Cooling Risk Aversion

Geopolitical tensions have eased, leading to a renewed appetite for risk across global markets. Bitcoin surged past $72,000, while major assets like Ethereum, Solana, and XRP posted strong rebounds. This article outlines the timeline of key events, analyzes on-chain data and capital flows, and explores multiple scenarios for the market’s outlook.

Western Union Partners with Solana and Crossmint to Launch USDPT Stablecoin, Accelerating Cross-Border Payments On-Chain

Western Union Partners with Solana and Crossmint to Launch USDPT Stablecoin, Accelerating Cross-Border Payments On-Chain

Western Union has announced a partnership with Crossmint, aiming to launch the USDPT stablecoin on the Solana blockchain. This article examines the technical framework behind this collaboration, global remittance market data, and explores the potential applications and risks of stablecoins in the cross-border payments sector.

Blog Team2026-03-05

2026 Cross-Chain Trading Explained: An In-Depth Look at Gate DEX’s Supported Blockchains and Ecosystem Strategy

2026 Cross-Chain Trading Explained: An In-Depth Look at Gate DEX’s Supported Blockchains and Ecosystem Strategy

Explore the public blockchain networks supported by Gate DEX in 2026: Ethereum, Solana, Arbitrum, Base, BNB Chain, and the proprietary Gate Layer. This article provides a comprehensive overview of cross-chain transaction costs, step-by-step instructions, and the latest market data, making it easy to manage assets across multiple chains.

Blog Team2026-03-05

Solana, BSC, and Base Join Forces: How Will the AI Agent Infrastructure Boom Transform the On-Chain Ecosystem?

Solana, BSC, and Base Join Forces: How Will the AI Agent Infrastructure Boom Transform the On-Chain Ecosystem?

Solana, BSC, and Base—three major public blockchains—have recently ramped up their efforts in AI agent infrastructure. This article offers an in-depth analysis of their development strategies, key metrics, and on-chain impact, exploring how the "agent economy" might evolve in the future.

Blog Team2026-03-04