Ethereum Layer2 total locked value exceeds $10 billion

DeFi Data

1. Total market value of DeFi tokens: $55.165 billion

Data source of DeFi total market value and top ten tokens: coingecko

2. The transaction volume of decentralized exchanges in the past 24 hours was US$3.095 billion

Data source for decentralized exchange trading volume in the past 24 hours: coingecko

3. Assets locked in DeFi: $53.91 billion

The top ten rankings of DeFi projects’ locked assets and locked-in amounts. Data source: defillama

NFT Data

1. NFT total market value: US$23.694 billion

Data source of NFT total market value and top ten projects by market value: Coinmarketcap

2. 24-hour NFT trading volume: $ 2.664 billion

24-hour NFT trading volume, top ten projects in terms of trading volume Data source: Coinmarketcap

3. Top NFTs in 24 hours

Top 10 NFTs sold in 24 hours Data source: NFTGO

NFT/Digital Collection Hotspot

1. Blur: Season 1 application will end on April 16th, Beijing time

On April 14, NFT market Blur announced on social media that Season 1 claims will end at 1:00 pm EST on April 15 (1:00 am BJT on April 16). If users meet the claiming conditions, they need to claim tokens through the Blur website before this time. Blur reminded users that this claiming period only applies to Season 1, which ended on February 14, and not Season 2, which is still in progress.

2. Mastercard launches Music Pass NFT

On April 14, Mastercard launched a free Music Pass NFT during the annual NFTNYC conference this week. The NFT is part of the Mastercard Artist Accelerator Program. It is reported that Mastercard Music Pass NFT can be minted for free on Polygon before the end of April. Users holding this NFT can use features such as the AI ​​music generator application and have the opportunity to win a live concert hosted by artists in the Mastercard Accelerator Program in June. (Decrypt)

3. Canon USA will launch Ethereum NFT market "Cadabra"

On April 14, camera giant Canon USA announced that it will launch the Ethereum NFT market "Cadabra" later this year. The market will provide NFTs based on various categories of photos, including wildlife, sports, lifestyle and landscapes. Canon has not yet disclosed which photographers will participate in the NFT platform, but Cadabra will provide secondary market services for both photo collections and resale of NFTs. In addition, the platform will initially be limited to the US market and support credit/debit cards and cryptocurrency payments. (Decrypt)

4. Solana-based NFT series Okay Bears partners with RED to fund global health efforts

Golden Finance reported that the Solana-based NFT series Okay Bears said on Tuesday that it is working with the global health organization (RED) to raise funds to fight AIDS and global health injustice. The two entities are working together to develop a merchandise series, using the intellectual property (IP) of the two brands to release hoodies, T-shirts and wristbands. Part of the proceeds will be donated to the Global Fund, an organization dedicated to providing resources to fight AIDS. Okay Bears Chief Communications Officer Peter Gould said in a press release that the NFT series is a symbol of "cultural shift" in the field, using NFT to power charity. Gould said, "We are proud to work with (RED) and build on our shared history of using merchandise and digital collectibles to address the most important human rights issues of our time." Greg Sheps, head of development business at RED, said he sees on-chain art as an innovative fundraising tool.

5. BAYC NFT floor price fell to 55.59 ETH, hitting a five-month low

Golden Finance reported that according to Cryptowatch data, the floor price of the Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC) NFT series has fallen to a five-month low of 55.59 ETH. Earlier, one of the largest holders of BAYC NFT, the anonymous account "franklinisbored" said on Twitter that he sold most of his collection. Franklinisbored explained that he liquidated NFTs due to "unfortunate" real-life problems. On-chain data showed that the user sold at least 27 BAYC NFTs in 12 hours, earning 1439.5828 ETH (US$2.8 million) in the process.

DeFi Hotspot

1. The proposal to deploy Uniswap V3 on Polygon zkEVM has been approved

On April 14, the Tally voting page showed that the Uniswap governance proposal to deploy Uniswap V3 on the Polygon zkEVM has ended and passed with 100% support.

2. Klaytn's Cypress mainnet will perform treasury rebalancing on April 17, and it is expected to destroy 5.29 billion KLAY

On April 14, South Korean blockchain platform Klaytn tweeted that the Cypress network will perform Treasury Rebalance on April 17 Beijing time, and it is expected to destroy 5.29 billion KLAY and rebalance into three new funds: Klaytn Community Fund (KCF), Klaytn Foundation Fund (KFF) and Klaytn Value Creation Reserve Fund (KVC). Treasury Rebalance (KIP-103) is the technical implementation of the KGP-6 proposal.

3. Developers discover potential vulnerabilities in Ethermint based on Cosmos

On April 14, Jump Crypto developers discovered a potential vulnerability in Cosmos-based Ethermint that could lead to eight-digit asset losses. Ethermint supports the use of Ethereum smart contracts in the Cosmos ecosystem, and the vulnerability could allow attackers to bypass specific contracts called handlers, resulting in the theft of transaction fees and denial of service to users. After receiving the report, the Evmos core development team and the Cronos team immediately worked with Jump Crypto to resolve the issue.

4. Jeff Ren, partner of OKX Ventures: DeFi and CeFi are not in opposition, but complement and integrate each other

According to Golden Finance, Jeff Ren, partner of OKX Ventures, was invited to attend the 2023 Hong Kong Web3 Carnival roundtable forum on the theme of "CeFi or DeFi? Application scenarios and future trends". Jeff said that after several years of development, CeFi's products are very mature and the experience is very good. DeFi is more open, transparent, and has no entry barriers, allowing global users to use financial services, enhancing the inclusiveness of finance. DeFi and CeFi are not in opposition, but complement and integrate each other. It is reported that OKX Ventures focuses on exploring high-quality global projects and supporting cutting-edge blockchain technology innovations. So far, it has invested in more than 300 projects in five major fields: infrastructure, DeFi, GameFi, Web3, Metaverse and NFT, promoting the sustainable development of the global blockchain industry.

5. Ethereum Layer2 total locked-in value exceeds $10 billion, setting a new record high

Golden Finance reported that according to L2BEAT data, Ethereum Layer2 total locked value (TVL) exceeded $10 billion for the first time, and is currently about $10.29 billion, setting a new record high. Among them, Arbitrum’s total locked value is about $6.83 billion, and Optimism’s total locked value is about $2.13 billion.

Metaverse Hotspots

1. China Banking and Insurance Regulatory Commission: Fund-raising variants using metaverse, virtual currency, digital collections, etc. as gimmicks have risen

Golden Finance reported that the reporter learned from the relevant departments of the China Banking and Insurance Regulatory Commission that in recent years, risks have arisen frequently in the fields of private investment and financing, market retail, and elderly care. Fund-raising variants with gimmicks such as the metaverse, virtual currency, and digital collections have gained ground, and fund-raising scams under the banner of policies such as technological innovation, green transformation, and rural revitalization are also growing. At the same time, many criminals have illegally raised funds across provinces and domains through a combination of online and offline methods, which has significantly increased the difficulty of risk detection. (Cailianshe)

2. Metaverse sector fluctuated higher, Sanxiang Impression hit the daily limit

Golden Finance reported that the Metaverse sector fluctuated higher, Sanxiang Impression and DreamNet Technology hit their daily limit, Shanshui Bid and Tianxiaxiu surged 7%, and Fantuo Digital, Dafeng Industrial, and Roman followed suit. On the news front, the 2023 MCC Metaverse Co-creation Conference will be held in Wuzhen on April 14. The conference aims to present the development of the Metaverse industry and explore cutting-edge trends in the industry.