ChainCatcher news, according to Messari's latest in-depth report, the energy DePIN project Starpower, supported by Solana Ventures, Alliance DAO, Framework Ventures, and others, has recently made significant progress.The report indicates that the number of devices connected to the Starpower network has surpassed one million. Its co-founder Dr. Jia and the team have had their research paper on nanostructured new energy accepted by the international top journal Nature Nanotechnology in March 2025, marking a substantial advancement in its technology development in the field of decentralized science (DeSci).It is reported that the three-phase "Proof" incentive mechanism proposed by Starpower is the core highlight of its system design. In the first phase, "Connection Proof," users only need to connect their devices to the network and stay online to receive rewards, aiming to rapidly expand the network scale. In the second phase, "Capacity Proof," the system begins to require devices to provide data on energy storage or generation capabilities, forming a real energy contribution curve. Finally, in the "Response Proof" phase, user devices must respond to real-time scheduling signals to earn STAR rewards. This mechanism design, which transitions from shallow participation to deep collaboration, makes Starpower one of the most sustainably incentivized representatives among current Web3 energy projects.

ChainCatcher news, the encryption research institution Messari recently released an in-depth research report on CESS Network, highlighting the necessity of data value infrastructure for the development of industries such as AI and Web3. Messari systematically analyzes the groundbreaking technological architecture and strategic layout of CESS Network in the field of Web3 data infrastructure in the report.The report points out that the data value infrastructure network built by CESS based on DePIN achieves data valorization, sovereignty return, and privacy protection, addressing three core contradictions in the AI era: the lack of data sovereignty, storage efficiency bottlenecks, and the allocation of computing and storage resources. It drives the integration of Web3 with the real economy and RWA, using compliant data circulation protocols to connect the closed loop of "storage and distribution - rights confirmation and privacy - sharing and circulation," and builds the next-generation infrastructure that supports AI training, DeSci collaboration, and enterprise-level data markets.

ChainCatcher news, Messari founder Ryan Selkis tweeted, "The problem is I like and respect the MAGA team members I meet, and even some of the sane Democrats I encounter in Washington, D.C. I no longer respect the vast majority of people in the crypto space, and it's hard to go back. My judgment is often correct, and the decline is obvious."

ChainCatcher news, according to the Cardano Q4 2024 report released by Messari, Cardano achieved significant growth in the fourth quarter of 2024, with ADA's market capitalization increasing by 127% quarter-over-quarter, reaching $30.3 billion. The total value locked (TVL) in DeFi grew by 94%, reaching $449 million, and the market capitalization of stablecoins increased by 66%, reaching $23.2 million. The average daily trading volume rose by 65%, reaching 71,500 transactions.Cardano also launched the Ouroboros Peras update, enhancing network scalability and being compatible with Hydra and Mithril. The price of ADA rose by 126%, reaching $0.84, and its market ranking improved to 9th place.

ChainCatcher news, according to a report by Messari, Hyperliquid's monthly trading volume has increased more than 4 times since October 2024, demonstrating the platform's rapid rise in the decentralized trading market. Hyperliquid has cultivated a group of high-value, consistently active trading users, becoming the only Layer 1 alternative in the market with a clearly defined core user base.The driving forces behind its growth include the introduction of new assets like BTC in the spot market, expanding the trading ecosystem and competing with CEX; HyperEVM supports more third-party DeFi applications, enhancing on-chain ecological diversity; at the same time, the Assistance Fund (AF) reinvests trading revenue into HYPE tokens, achieving structural value accumulation, a mechanism that is relatively rare among most DeFi protocols. As the platform further optimizes its on-chain order book and attracts more users, its influence in the decentralized trading market is expected to continue to rise.

ChainCatcher news, Messari today released the BNBChain Q4 2024 report, which covers ecological expansion and growth in various metrics. Among them, the market capitalization of BNB reached $101.09 billion at the end of Q4, a year-on-year increase of 114% compared to the beginning of the year.The annual growth of BNBChain's DeFi ecosystem is 53%, with a Q4 growth of 10%, and the TVL is $5.35 billion, where ListaDao performed remarkably with a TVL growth of 174%. The average daily trading volume of DEX on BNBChain in Q4 increased by 122%, reaching $1.29 billion. The annual average daily trading volume of DEX grew by 269%.The stablecoin market also saw steady growth, with BNBChain maintaining the position of the third-largest stablecoin ecosystem globally (after Ethereum and Tron), and the total market capitalization of stablecoins reached $6.84 billion in Q4. Additionally, in the BTCFi sector, the number of holders increased by 5% quarter-on-quarter, surpassing 1 million users, with Solv and Lorenzo performing particularly well.On the technical front, by the end of the year, 96% of blocks had utilized BuilderAPI, improving block speed and MEV transparency. The number of active validators increased from 40 to 45, further promoting the decentralization of BNBChain.BNB Chain is committed to driving crypto applications and attracting the next billion users into Web3.

ChainCatcher news, according to the Moonbeam Q4 2024 report released by Messari, Moonbeam achieved multiple growths in Q4 2024: daily transaction volume increased by 56% to 57,000 transactions, transaction fees grew by 232% to $159,000, and StellaSwap TVL increased by 120% to $12.5 million.In addition, Moonbeam plans to launch V2 chain through Ethereum re-staking ecosystem expansion to enhance cross-chain capabilities and network security while maintaining EVM compatibility.In 2024, Moonbeam performed excellently in cross-chain liquidity, developer activity, and decentralized finance (DeFi) participation, and released multiple technical upgrades, including reducing block time to 6 seconds, optimizing data access, and enhancing cross-chain functionality.The 2025 roadmap shows that Moonbeam will focus on the development of cross-chain interoperability, gaming, and real asset tokenization, while exploring deep integration with the Ethereum ecosystem.

ChainCatcher message, Trump's loyal fan and Messari founder Ryan Selkis publicly urged Trump on social media to fire those involved in launching the Melania project today. Selkis pointed out the following issues with the project:The project team lacks professional competenceIt may cause significant economic losses and damage to reputationThe project decisions did not adequately consider Trump's interests

ChainCatcher news, according to official sources, Messari has released the Aethir annual report, key points include:Aethir has established partnerships with companies such as EigenLayer, ai16z, Injective, Near, LayerZero, Beam, Filecoin, Metastreet, Manta Network, Sophon, Magic Eden, Animoca, and Return Entertainment;Aethir's network includes approximately 400,000 GPUs (containers) distributed across 93 locations, providing over 11 million tensor cores, serving about 191.61 million users;In December, Aethir generated approximately $7.6 million in revenue, achieving an annual recurring revenue (ARR) of about $90.68 million, with a total computing duration of approximately 266.19 million hours;The core technology integrates virtual computing containers, quality verification checkers, and resource allocation indexers, supporting 15-minute computing sessions and providing real-time dynamic pricing;As of December 31, 2024, the newly launched $100 million ecosystem fund has supported 20 AI-related projects (such as HeyAnon, ARC, TopHat, etc.), providing funding, subsidies, and decentralized GPU resource access through four batches;A total of approximately 642.83 million veATH has been staked, with about 412.12 million in the AI pool and about 230.71 million in the gaming pool.

ChainCatcher news, CESS is about to hold an online event titled "Policy Summit 2024 Recap," featuring senior representatives from the U.S. Blockchain Association, government policy experts, and industry leaders from Messari, to review the key points of the dialogue with Trump at the venue and deeply analyze its policy direction and trends for the future development of the crypto industry.As a leading provider of decentralized data infrastructure, CESS collaborated last year with experts from the Government Blockchain Association (GBA), the United Nations, and Web3 certification organizations to explore the innovative applications of decentralized technology in government and the public sector.It is reported that CESS plans to launch data solutions related to AI, healthcare, and other industries serving the government in the first quarter of this year, further promoting the practical implementation of decentralized technology. CESS is committed to providing secure, compliant, and innovative data solutions for governments and institutions worldwide, leading the industry towards a future of standardization and compliance.

ChainCatcher news, according to The Block, the CEO of the cryptocurrency data website Messari, Eric Turner, stated that earlier this week, Messari made some adjustments to its organizational structure to streamline operations and double down on the growth of its core product lines, laying off about 15% of its staff.A source familiar with the matter said that the company also decided not to renew contracts with some contractors.

ChainCatcher message, Messari co-founder Dan McArdle posted on the X platform, "If you are in your 20s now, this AI hype cycle might be the first major hype cycle you experience. A few suggestions:· Yes, AI will have a huge impact.· But it will take longer than you think.· Those who are bearish on AI are wrong (they are never right)."

ChainCatcher news, according to the "2024 DePIN Status" report jointly released by Messari DePIN research analyst Dylan Bane and Escape Velocity Ventures co-founder Salvador Gala, the Distributed Physical Infrastructure Network (DePIN) sector is expected to achieve significant growth in 2024:Market Performance: The total market capitalization of DePIN reaches $50 billion, covering 350 tokens, with an annual revenue price-to-earnings ratio of about 100 times.Device Contribution: Over 13 million devices globally participate in DePIN operations daily.Network Competition: Solana leads in the infrastructure sector, while Base excels in consumer and market domains.Capital Inflow: In 2024, DePIN projects raised over $350 million in seed and early-stage funding.Application Expansion: Local governments are beginning to utilize DePIN to address infrastructure issues, such as cross-border payments and logistics network optimization.Looking ahead to 2025, the DePIN sector is expected to achieve 100-1000 times growth in emerging markets and break through in broader application scenarios.

ChainCatcher message, Messari released six predictions for 2025 on platform X, as follows:The outstanding performance of Hyperliquid may have endedVIRTUAL FDV will surpass TAO FDV within three monthsPudgy Penguins will surpass CryptoPunks to become the hottest PFP seriesPeaq will surpass all L2s in 2025ETH's performance will outperform SOL in 2025The AI agent framework will peak in the first quarter of 2025 and will not recover

ChainCatcher news indicates that according to the Messari 2025 Crypto Theses report, Solana may experience strong growth in 2025. The report states that in the third quarter of 2024, Solana's ecosystem financing reached $173 million, setting a record high since the second quarter of 2022. With the gradual possibility of launching a spot SOL ETF, a more favorable regulatory environment is expected to attract more institutional participation, driving explosive market growth. Some analysts even predict that the price of SOL could break through $4,000.In addition, the Firedancer client has been deployed on the Solana mainnet this year. Developed by Jump Trading, it is a high-performance validator client designed to enhance the transaction speed and scalability of the blockchain. The initial version will be rolled out in phases, focusing primarily on improvements at the network layer, while future versions will further expand functionality to enhance Solana's overall performance and reliability. Firedancer plans to be fully deployed in 2025, which is expected to enhance client diversity on the SOL network, increase activity and security, and reduce reliance on a single client codebase. However, Messari notes that its short-term impact may be limited, as the deployment of other clients still faces bottlenecks, and the full potential of Firedancer may take more time to be fully realized.