Key Market Insights on February 7th, how much did you miss?
Top News
1. Ethereum Gas Fees Continue to Decline, Now at 0.87 Gwei
2. Four.meme Burns 100% of LP Earned TST Tokens
3. DeepSeek GitHub Stars Surpass OpenAI
Trending Topics
Source: Overheard on CT (tg: @overheardonct), Kaito
BERA
Today's discussion about BERA "Berachain" mainly revolved around its launch and the subsequent market response. The launch of Berachain sparked controversy over its tokenomics, with some investors expressing concerns about internal incentives and the inflation mechanism. Despite the criticism, many remain excited about the potential of the Berachain ecosystem, especially in terms of its triple-token model and liquidity provision opportunities. Additionally, airdrops were a focal point of discussion, with some users disappointed in the distribution outcomes while others were pleasantly surprised by unexpected rewards. Furthermore, the initial market volatility and the strategic positioning of investors and developers garnered significant attention, with some viewing it as a litmus test for the current health of the crypto market.
PENGU
Today's discussion about PENGU primarily focused on its inclusion in the Kaito Yapper list, an event that has generated widespread community attention and excitement. Additionally, the 13.69% token burn of PENGU sparked varied market reactions, with some anticipating a price boost and others adopting a more cautious stance. Moreover, Coinbase's announcement of supporting PENGU perpetual contracts further fueled market interest. Community members are actively discussing the potential of PENGU as a cultural and utility token, with many bullish on its long-term development.
ONDO
Today, ONDO has attracted widespread attention due to the official launch of the Ondo Chain — a Layer 1 blockchain designed for institutional-grade real-world assets. Additionally, the Ondo Summit has been a focus, with notable figures such as Donald Trump Jr. participating, sparking extensive discussions, especially regarding Ondo's collaborations with major financial institutions and its strategic positioning in the DeFi space. It is worth noting that World Liberty Financial, associated with the Trump family, conducted a large-scale purchase of ONDO tokens, further driving up market enthusiasm.
FARTCOIN
FARTCOIN has become a trending topic today, with the market observing its sharp price fluctuations and its market cap plummeting from $26 billion to around $4.7 billion. Despite the significant price drop, some traders remain optimistic, seeing a potential for a rebound. Due to FARTCOIN's humorous brand image and meme coin attributes, it continues to maintain high visibility. Many investors are comparing its volatility to other meme tokens and discussing its potential for future recovery. Market sentiment is polarized: some view it as a high-risk investment, while others believe that if market conditions improve, FARTCOIN could yield significant returns.
Threads & Tweets
1. Virtuals Protocol Announces Partnership Network VPN @virtuals_io

2. The State of Web2 and Web3 AI Agents @Defi0xJeff

Selected Articles
1. "The AI Bubble Popped by DeepSeek: Blessing or Curse for Crypto AI?"
BUBBLE, BlockBeats
In January 2025, the emergence of DeepSeek R1 caused a stir in the AI industry, fundamentally altering the Crypto AI ecosystem. Over the past cycle, Crypto AI has mainly revolved around AI Agents, but DeepSeek R1 and its open-source strategy have completely changed the game: ultra-low training costs, breakthrough adaptive training methods, making the vision of a decentralized AI industry no longer just talk but a reachable reality. Is DeepSeek truly the "terminator" of the Crypto AI narrative or the "disruptor" accelerating its entry into the era of practicality?
2.《Beyond the Bear Market, Comprehensive Review of Hot Public Chain Ecosystem Projects About to TGE》
shushu, BlockBeats
Last night, Berachain was listed on mainstream exchanges, with the price briefly exceeding $15. The longs and shorts vigorously traded places, and in less than 24 hours, the trading volume exceeded $2.2 billion. However, the current price has dropped 50% from its peak, leaving many to sigh at another bear feast. According to Kaito's Mindshare ranking, today's leading encrypted projects include MegaETH, Monad, Story, Abstract, etc., all of which have not yet undergone TGE. BlockBeats has compiled and summarized the hot projects in their ecosystem for readers' reference.
Greatest Gainers & Losers
Token price fluctuations on February 7, sorted and ranked by trading volume
Top Gainer
1. $AVT

2. $MEMEDEX

3. $XYO

Top Loser
1. $YNE

2. $FLAY

3. $LOFI

On-chain Data
On-chain fund flow on February 7

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