# Сопутствующие статьи по теме Web3

Новостной центр HTX предлагает последние статьи и углубленный анализ по "Web3", охватывающие рыночные тренды, новости проектов, развитие технологий и политику регулирования в криптоиндустрии.

How Did the Idealism of Western Founders Get 'Taken Over' by Chinese Buyers?

Over the course of two days, two major decentralized social protocols, Lens Protocol and Farcaster, were acquired—by Mask Network and Neynar, respectively. Combined, these protocols had raised over $200 million, with Farcaster recently valued at $1 billion. This follows the earlier acquisition of Steem by Tron in 2020, meaning two out of three prominent decentralized social protocols are now been taken over by Chinese-led teams. The author explores why Chinese buyers are stepping in. One reason may be pricing: these acquisitions often target once-prominent projects now in decline. For instance, Farcaster’s monthly revenue has dropped over 95%, and Lens has only 50,000 monthly active users. Another factor is cultural: while Western founders often approach decentralized social with idealism—emphasizing user-owned data and censorship resistance—Chinese acquirers tend to view it as a business opportunity, prioritizing usability and growth over ideology. Suji Yan, founder of Mask Network, explicitly aims to move “decentralized social from the lab to daily life.” However, past acquisitions like Steem—which led to a community fork—highlight risks when new ownership clashes with original values. The piece questions whether true decentralization is possible when protocols can be sold, suggesting that technical decentralization doesn’t prevent centralized commercial control. Ultimately, the piece argues that the vision for a better social infrastructure remains, but the builders and operators may increasingly be pragmatic, commercially-driven teams—many from China.

比推01/22 12:42

How Did the Idealism of Western Founders Get 'Taken Over' by Chinese Buyers?

比推01/22 12:42

Gate Releases Q4 2025 Report: Trading Business Grows Steadily, On-Chain and Compliance Expansion Accelerates

Gate Releases Q4 2025 Report: Trading Business Grows Steadily, On-Chain and Compliance Expansion Accelerates Gate, a leading global cryptocurrency exchange, has released its Q4 2025 report, highlighting robust growth in its core trading operations and significant progress in Web3 ecosystem development and global compliance. Key performance indicators showed strong results. Both spot and derivatives trading volumes remained high, with the platform's global market share increasing to 11% in derivatives, one of the highest growth rates in the industry. User registrations approached 50 million, with support for over 4,300 crypto assets. The platform's product ecosystem, including Launchpool, Launchpad, HODLer Airdrop, and CandyDrop, saw substantial activity. Launchpool listed 28 projects with airdrops exceeding $4.8 million, while Launchpad's oversubscription rate surpassed 2,500%. The newly launched Perp DEX exceeded $10 billion in cumulative trading volume in its first full quarter. In asset management, the "Earn" products saw subscriptions exceed $11 billion. The platform's Proof of Reserves showed a total reserve ratio of 124%, covering nearly 500 user assets. A major compliance milestone was achieved as Gate Technology Ltd, part of Gate Group, obtained a MiCA license from the Maltese MFSA, marking a key step into the European Union. The exchange also launched its Australian platform, further expanding its global regulated footprint. The quarter also saw enhanced brand visibility through sponsorships of high-profile events like the Token of Love music festival and TOKEN2049, strengthening its global presence. Gate continues its strategic transition from a traditional exchange to an integrated Web3 infrastructure provider, focusing on secure, compliant, and innovative services for the digital asset market.

marsbit01/22 06:45

Gate Releases Q4 2025 Report: Trading Business Grows Steadily, On-Chain and Compliance Expansion Accelerates

marsbit01/22 06:45

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