ChainCatcher news, according to The Block, Ark Invest, led by Cathie Wood, has raised its bullish price forecast for Bitcoin from the previous $1.5 million to $2.4 million (target date is 2030), based on its latest adopted model.In a report released on Thursday, Ark Invest analyst David Puell stated that the firm initially estimated the price forecast for Bitcoin in a bullish scenario for 2030 to be around $1.5 million. However, after adopting Ark's latest experimental model, the forecast was raised to $2.4 million. This model takes into account the circulating supply of Bitcoin, excluding lost or long-held Bitcoins.The report noted that this bullish price forecast is based on an approximately 72% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) for Bitcoin from the end of 2024 to the end of 2030. Meanwhile, using this more "aggressive" experimental model (which is more ambitious than Ark's official model), the report predicts a price of $1.2 million for Bitcoin in a baseline scenario (with a CAGR of 53%) and a price of $500,000 in a bearish scenario (with a CAGR of 32%).

ChainCatcher news, according to Bloomberg, two senior figures in the U.S. anti-inflation protection and foreign exchange derivatives sectors have launched the dollar stablecoin USDi, whose value is determined by the growth of the U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) since December 2024. As of April 15, its value is $1.00863.According to Michael Ashton, who began his anti-inflation investment career at Barclays in the early 2000s, USDi is equivalent to the principal of TIPS, or theoretically similar to an inflation-protected savings account (if one existed). Ashton stated, "There is currently no true risk-free asset, that is, inflation-protected cash. Holding cash is an option on future opportunities, and the cost of that option is inflation. If inflation-protected cash is created, that is the endpoint of the risk line."According to a statement from USDi Partners LLC, the token will have the same purchasing power as the dollar in December 2024. USDi will mint and burn tokens at its stated value, which, like the principal of TIPS, will depend on the CPI of the day.Although the government only releases the CPI once a month, it interpolates daily values for TIPS investors to calculate accrued interest. The CPI value determines the index value of TIPS and USDi with a two-month lag, meaning the CPI for December corresponds to March 1, with data published up to May 31. The value of USDi on April 15 is calculated by dividing the CPI of that day (interpolated between the monthly values of January and February) by the CPI of December, which will always be the denominator in the formula.USDi will be backed by a reserve fund managed by Ashton, who has been managing the Enduring US Inflation Tracking Fund for qualified investors since October 2021. The fund holds assets such as TIPS.

ChainCatcher message, the PancakeSwap team responded to the community regarding the CAKE 3.0 tokenomics proposal.Regarding the 4% annual deflation target, the 4% is based on data from the past two years. Deflation is not limited to 4% per year; the actual amount of destruction will be linked to trading volume, and if the protocol performs well, a higher deflation rate may be achieved. For the mCAKE and sdCAKE exchange issue, the team confirmed that a 1:1 exchange ratio will be maintained, and users need to operate through the original delegation platform.On the topic of holding incentives, the team pointed out that they will adjust the fee distribution, shifting part of the liquidity provider fees towards a buy-and-burn mechanism, which is expected to improve the destruction efficiency to 15%. They also emphasized that CAKE will still play a core role in governance, IF0, and other scenarios. In response to concerns about the efficiency of veCAKE emissions, the team believes that the current proposal can more effectively address core issues and avoid long-term drawbacks caused by short-term fixes.Regarding the issue of governance decentralization, the team stated that they will shift to a direct voting model based on CAKE holdings and consider introducing a delegation feature in the future. For geographical restrictions, the team explained that IF0 will remain open, while TGE has limitations due to compliance requirements from partners.Finally, the team committed to providing real-time destruction data dashboards to maintain transparency in emission decisions and ensure the smooth operation of the veCAKE system during the transition period. During the transition, the veCAKE system will continue to operate until the proposal voting is completed, ensuring a smooth transition.

ChainCatcher news, according to official sources, the layer one public chain Babylon Genesis based on Bitcoin staking has officially launched today.It is reported that this is the second phase of Babylon's Bitcoin staking protocol.

ChainCatcher news, Metis has launched a dual-chain strategy, introducing MetisSDK and announcing the upcoming high-performance chain Hyperion designed for AI-native applications based on MetisSDK.Metis has made further strategic announcements regarding its dual-chain strategy. Metis aims to provide scalable high-performance solutions for the entire blockchain ecosystem based on MetisSDK. Through the integration of the AI-specific layer Hyperion (HYPE) and the foundational layer Andromeda, a complementary Layer2 ecosystem will be built.Andromeda, as the first step for Metis to build a scalable decentralized infrastructure, has achieved a complete decentralized sequencer node architecture, utilizing Optimistic Rollup technology, focusing on general scenarios (such as DeFi and enterprise applications), ensuring security and decentralization. Hyperion, based on MetisSDK, consists of components such as MetisVM and MetisDB. The Metis SDK provides cross-chain development tools to achieve seamless interaction between the two chains; the METIS token will serve as the native Gas Token for the dual chain.It is reported that the Hyperion testnet is scheduled to launch by the end of April 2025, with the mainnet starting in August. Andromeda will achieve Stage 0 upgrade soon and plans to reach Stage 1 goals by the end of the year.

ChainCatcher message, Binance co-founder He Yi posted a personal Meme learning note on social media, stating, "Meme transcends cultural boundaries, representing the ultimate expression of the crowd and the influence of subcultures on mainstream culture. Every culture has resonant groups; Meme does not follow trends but creates them.Dogecoin, as a symbol of crypto culture, proves that Meme originates from community consensus rather than celebrity statements. True Meme comes from cultural accumulation, not fleeting attention hotspots.Long-termism remains effective; investors should operate according to market cycles, understanding when to hold or take profits. The crypto market will stabilize over time, and opportunities will always exist.My assets are mainly tokens; a long-term holding style is not suitable for most people, but some principles can be referenced: earn profits through economic cycles, sell in bull markets, buy in bear markets; in asset allocation, at least 20% should be invested in tokens; when using leverage or investing in high-risk tokens, it should not exceed 10% of disposable assets. Most importantly, understand the principles and put them into practice; like losing weight, understanding is easy, but implementation is difficult."

ChainCatcher message, Federal Reserve Chairman Powell: There will be decisions and clarity in the coming months and throughout this year, and we will adjust policies as needed.

ChainCatcher news, according to official sources, the on-chain game Kamigotchi built on the Interwoven Stack based on Initia has announced the completion of a $1.3 million seed round financing, with angel investors including Seed Club VC, TempleDAO, and DCF God participating.According to the Web3 asset data platform RootData, Kamigotchi is a Web3 game project that allows players to hatch, raise, and customize digital pets. Players enhance their pets' abilities through tasks and interactive activities, experiencing a rich virtual pet-raising process. The game incorporates blockchain elements, giving players true ownership of their pets.

ChainCatcher news, YZi Labs stated on platform X that if developers are building a minimum viable product (MVP) using Binance Smart Chain (BSC) as the primary payment option,Zhao Changpeng mentioned that there are already three, and one will be selected for testing and investment.

ChainCatcher news, Tangent co-founder Jason Choi expressed the view that "in the absence of specific reasons (such as expectations for ETFs or Trump), the trends of mainstream cryptocurrencies (mainly Bitcoin) will generally be linked to the performance of the U.S. stock market. As a speculator primarily focused on cryptocurrencies, my fundamental view is that aggressive positions should not be taken based on macroeconomic factors, but an understanding of the macroeconomy should provide a reference for existing aggressive positions."

ChainCatcher news, according to the Sonic SVM announcement, the Layer 2 scaling network Mobius mainnet based on the Solana Virtual Machine (SVM) is officially online, aimed at enhancing Solana's scalability and providing a dedicated computing layer for high-frequency applications such as DeFi and GameFi.Sonic SVM adopts the HyperGrid framework, maintaining full compatibility with the Solana ecosystem while reducing transaction costs, cutting transaction fees by 50% compared to the Solana mainnet, and offering millisecond-level RPC responses. In addition, Sonic SVM has launched a mainnet reward program totaling 2.4 million $SONIC, as well as a $1 million hackathon, encouraging developers to deploy applications on Mobius. The first season of Mobius activities is now open and will last until April 10, allowing developers and users to enter the Sonic SVM ecosystem, experience on-chain games and DeFi applications, and earn rewards.

ChainCatcher message, Binance founder Zhao Changpeng expressed detailed views on the recent hacking incident, "We have observed a pattern where hackers are able to steal large amounts of cryptocurrency from multi-signature 'cold storage' solutions. Exchanges like Bybit, Phemex, and WazirX have all encountered similar situations. In the recent Bybit case, hackers were able to make the front-end user interface display legitimate transactions, while the actual signatures pointed to another transaction. For other cases, based on limited information, it seems that similar methods were employed.What is even more concerning is that the affected exchanges used different multi-signature solution providers. The hacker organization Lazarus Group has demonstrated extremely advanced and widespread infiltration capabilities. It is still unclear whether the hackers successfully infiltrated multiple signing devices, the server side, or both were compromised.Some have questioned my previous suggestion to pause withdrawals as a standard security precaution (a tweet I posted while on the shuttle bus to the airport). My intention was to share a practical approach based on experience and observation, but there is no absolute right or wrong in this practice. My guiding principle has always been to lean towards the safer side. After any security incident, all operations should be paused to ensure we fully understand what happened, how the hackers infiltrated the system, which devices were compromised, and only after triple-checking for safety should we resume operations.Of course, pausing withdrawals may trigger more panic. In 2019, after a significant hacking incident of $40 million, we paused withdrawals for a week. When we resumed withdrawals (and deposits), the deposit volume actually exceeded the withdrawal volume. This does not mean that this method is better; each situation is different and requires judgment. I tweeted to share potentially effective practices, intending to express support in a timely manner. I believe Ben made the best decision based on the information available.Ben maintained transparent communication and a calm demeanor while handling this challenging situation. This stands in stark contrast to other CEOs lacking transparency, such as those from WazirX, FTX, etc.The cases mentioned here are all different. FTX is a case of fraud, and as for WazirX, I will refrain from commenting due to ongoing litigation.Most importantly, we should never take security for granted. It is essential to understand security knowledge so that you can choose the right tools for your needs. To this end, I will share an article I wrote a few years ago. Although some parts may be outdated, the basic concepts still apply. Stay safe (SAFU)!"

ChainCatcher news, the Pando Fund released a research report titled "Decentralized AI Changed by Deepseek," which points out that the narrative of decentralized AI is continuously reshaping. Web3 AI companies can focus on replicating DeepSeek's success while offering new advantages such as multimodality, user ownership, censorship resistance, and privacy. It is expected that the number of projects on the supply side will continue to grow, while consumer-facing projects will begin to compete with Web2 counterparts by building community-participated networks. In the coming year, AI models developed based on a complete Web3 AI stack will emerge one after another.In addition, companies combining AI and crypto are gradually adjusting their strategies to focus on infrastructure building rather than model development. For example, companies in the GPU market like Akash, Render, IoNet, and Exabits have developed sustainable revenue models. Meanwhile, businesses like Grass and Gradient, which allow users to share network bandwidth, have found their market positioning by providing distributed network services to Web2 clients. In inference tasks, the performance gap between small models and large models is narrowing, which means that Web3 does not need to rely on the massive computing power of traditional AI giants and can utilize these streamlined models for efficient inference operations. As this trend develops, we may see more inference endpoints driven by decentralized computing networks in the future.

ChainCatcher news, Huobi HTX global advisor and TRON founder Justin Sun was invited to attend the Hong Kong Consensus Conference's roundtable forum themed "Unlocking DeFi for the Masses: A Dialogue with World Liberty Financial and TRON." He stated that over the past five years, the entire crypto industry has spent a significant amount of time and effort to integrate into the mainstream financial world. The role of WLFI in connecting traditional finance with cryptocurrency and the Trump administration's supportive stance on cryptocurrency are what the industry needs, which is why the collaboration with WLFI has been swift and smooth.Regarding the current Meme market, Justin Sun mentioned that Meme coins are the future of cryptocurrency but need to be operated in the right way. "Recently, we have seen some Meme coins experience significant price drops, one reason being that they were not launched in the correct manner. The most successful Meme coins, such as Dogecoin and Shiba, have developed from communities rather than being overvalued at launch. Currently, many Meme coins are being launched at high valuations through VC investments, leading to price crashes and a loss of market trust."Justin Sun also revealed future development plans during the forum:The decentralized stablecoin USDD currently has a market value of $200 million, with plans to double its market value in the short term. Meanwhile, it will continue to offer a high yield return of 20%, with ongoing monitoring and optimization.The potential for the combination of AI and blockchain is enormous, with plans to launch an AI product based on DeepSeek in Q2 2025.

ChainCatcher message, at the Consensus Hong Kong 2025 conference, TRON co-founder Justin Sun stated: "I believe Hong Kong will be the center of cryptocurrency in Asia in the future. Over the past 5 years, the crypto space has been building mainstream products, and TRON has become the largest stablecoin trading network. Compared to other tokens, TRON itself is in a contraction state, and the network is performing very healthily. The changes in regulation in recent years have been very positive, and we have done well in compliance. This year we developed an AI product based on DeepSeek, which will be released soon."