Cryptocurrency financing transaction volume drops back to 2017 levels

Data: The number of blockchain project code submissions has decreased by 75%, with developers shifting to the AI field

Since early 2025, blockchain project developer activity has significantly declined, while the overall number of GitHub developers and commits has grown substantially, especially in the artificial intelligence sector. Major blockchain network developers have decreased, with Ethereum down 34% and Solana down 40%. Only wallet infrastructure shows growth. Experienced developers contribute significantly to code commits, while new and part-time contributors have decreased.

Is the threat of quantum computing to Bitcoin overestimated? ARK Invest illustrates a five-stage progressive risk chart

ARK Invest and Unchained's white papers rebut concerns about Bitcoin facing quantum computing risks, emphasizing that this threat will evolve gradually rather than as a sudden event. Currently, Bitcoin is not under direct threat, and post-quantum cryptography advancements are ahead of quantum computing. The reports provide a five-phase framework, recommending that holders consider migrating from old addresses and believe that the necessary upgrades can be completed within 10 to 20 years.

a16z Partner: The actual payment volume for AI agents over the past 30 days is approximately $1.6 million, far below media reports.

a16z Partner Noah Levine clarifies AI agent payment data, indicating that actual payments are approximately $1.6 million, reflecting that the measurement infrastructure is still in the early stages. Currently, AI payment activities are focused on developer tools. Although transaction volume is small, the infrastructure scale is enormous, and its future potential is worth paying attention to.

Hyperliquid surpasses $4.5 billion in assets under management, with annualized fees reaching $747 million

Gate News Report, March 12 — According to DefiLlama data, the Hyperliquid platform currently has cross-asset (supporting USDC, USDT) assets totaling $4.507 billion. In the past 24 hours, the platform's annualized fees reached $747 million, and over the past 30 days, the platform's perpetual contract trading volume totaled $178.23 billion. Market data shows that HYPE is currently trading at $37.14, up 7.33% in the past 24 hours.

AI scams escalate! Cryptocurrency ATM fraud losses may reach $333 million in 2025, with US complaints soaring by 33%

The report shows that with the use of AI and deepfake technology, cryptocurrency ATM scams in the United States are rapidly increasing, with losses expected to reach $333 million by 2025. Crypto ATMs are widely exploited due to low authentication standards, with seniors being significantly affected. The scams are diverse, and AI technology has enhanced the efficiency of fraud. Regulators have begun to pay attention and have proposed relevant legislation to strengthen protections.

Nic Carter: The controversy over BIP-360 authorship is not important; focus should be on the quality of the proposal and quantum resistance goals

Castle Island Ventures Partner Nic Carter stated that the Bitcoin community should focus on the technical quality of the BIP-360 proposal rather than the author's identity. By eliminating the quantum vulnerability in Taproot addresses, it paves the way for Bitcoin's quantum resistance. As ECC risks become increasingly apparent, enhancing quantum resistance has become an important topic.