[Golden Finance] According to reports, the artificial intelligence company Perplexity has proposed an acquisition of Google's Chrome browser for $34.5 billion. Perplexity is currently valued at approximately $18 billion, and the company claims that several large venture capital funds have agreed to fully support the transaction.

The author reviewed the airdrop opportunities of Movement. Although missed, he reflected on the airdrop evaluation criteria he had established. He believes that Movement is on the testnet, with complex tasks and not a leading project, which limits its airdrop potential. Nevertheless, it is important to continue to follow projects with potential so as not to feel regret when they truly succeed.

Can the ETH micro-strategy craze replicate the success of BTC?
Recently, the hype surrounding the Ethereum version of "MicroStrategy" has garnered widespread attention in the market. Can this phenomenon replicate the successful model of Bitcoin MicroStrategy? Let's explore this question from several angles:
Firstly, the ETH MicroStrategy has indeed drawn on the successful experience of the BTC MicroStrategy, which may attract more US companies to follow suit in the short term. Regardless of who is operating, the actual buying behavior of traditional institutional funds and retail investors treating ETH as a reserve asset has effectively helped Ethereum break free from its long-term sluggish state. This verifies that ETH is no longer solely reliant on narratives within the cryptocurrency circle, but is starting to attract incremental funds from outside the circle.
However, BTC is closer to the positioning of a "digital gold" reserve asset, with relatively stable value and clear expectations. In contrast, ETH is essentially a "productive asset," whose value is tied to the usage of the Ethereum network.

Ethereum's world ledger positioning: from EIP-1559 to stablecoin dominance
The positioning of Ethereum as the "world ledger" is not a new strategy that has been proposed recently; in fact, this shift began as early as the implementation of EIP-1559. Currently, Ethereum's 50% dominance in the stablecoin market further strengthens its role as a financial settlement layer. Let us delve into this evolutionary process:
EIP-1559: Redefining the Value Capture Mechanism
The core of EIP-1559 lies in reshaping the value capture model of the Ethereum mainnet. It no longer relies on gas consumption brought about by increased transaction volume, but instead shifts to a new method of value capture.
Before EIP-1559, all transactions were concentrated on the mainnet, leading to huge ETH gas consumption, with the daily average of burned ETH in 2021 nearing thousands. The mainnet was severely congested, and the layer two network also faced issues when submitting batch data.

New hotspot in the Bitcoin ecosystem: Odin.fun Token launch platform attracts follow
Recently, a project called Odin.fun has sparked significant discussion in the cryptocurrency circle. This is a Token launch and trading platform based on the Runes protocol, and its operation model is similar to other Token launch platforms on public chains. The emergence of this project has brought some new vitality to the long-silent Bitcoin ecosystem.
However, on March 7, users reported that 74 Bitcoins had disappeared from the Odin.fun platform, suspected to be a hacker attack. In response, the project team quickly made a statement, indicating that this was due to an error in the deposit synchronization code that caused some users' balances to show amounts exceeding their actual deposits. In reality, the users' funds are safe, but the deposit transaction records for these 74 BTC cannot be queried on the chain.
Looking at the development history of the cryptocurrency industry, token launch platforms often bring considerable benefits to their respective blockchains.

The founder of the encryption platform "Gate" addresses users in an open letter: Expanding our ambitions and creating the future together.
Dear users and partners:
Time flies, and in the blink of an eye, we have walked hand in hand through twelve springs and autumns. Looking back on the past, my heart is filled with gratitude and pride. Today, I am thrilled to announce that our platform has officially welcomed a brand upgrade, and the new Chinese name "大门" is officially in use. This is not just a simple renaming; it symbolizes our determination to step into a new era.
Twelve years ago, with a yearning for the world of encryption, we embarked on this extraordinary journey. Today, we have developed into one of the world's leading encryption ecological platforms. Along the way, we have experienced the ups and downs of the industry and witnessed countless trials and tribulations. From the vigorous advance of the bull market to the unwavering perseverance in the bear market, from centralized trading to a decentralized ecology, from infrastructure building to venture capital, every step we have taken has been firm and steady.

Bored Ape Founder's Interview: We Have Ambitions to Defeat the Metaverse Giants
On the evening of February 4 this year, 33-year-old Greg Solano and 35-year-old Wylie Aronow learned some shocking news in their respective homes. They were about to have their true identities exposed by BuzzFeed News, which they had been carefully hiding.
Solano recalled: "We only received a 20-minute warning." They immediately called to discuss the next steps. Aronow said: "To be honest, we have very real security concerns." Bad actors might try to invade their accounts or even show up at their homes. They all said: "We don't know what will happen."
They began to remove personal information from the internet. Aronow recalled that he disabled his Instagram, fearing it might reveal the location of his home.

The Four Key Elements of a Successful Trader
Over the past five years, a seasoned FOF investor has observed hundreds of fund teams and summarized four key points of successful traders. This investor, who was responsible for asset allocation in a family office with a technology background, has unique insights into the cryptocurrency market.
Common Characteristics of Successful Traders
When evaluating funds and general partners, three core factors are primarily considered: performance, team, and strategy.
1. Performance: Reliable data support is needed, especially in the opaque cryptocurrency market. The key is to analyze which past performances can represent future development.
2. Team:
- Integrity is crucial, whether in proprietary trading or asset management.
- Core members must be hands-on, and excellent teams usually remain streamlined, with no more than 5 core traders.
- Possess a global perspective and be able to continuously evolve, adapting to market changes.
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