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Last week, Lido DAO (LDO) surged over 62% in 7 days, fueled by Ethereum's strong price rally and institutional custody support. Aerodrome Finance (AERO) gained nearly 49%, boosted by liquidity expansion on the Base network. Base led inflows with a net $80.3 million, reversing its previous streak of outflows. Driven by SocialFi and the creator economy, its TVL has surpassed $4.6 billion, establishing a multi-layered closed loop of trading, content, and social interaction.

Gate Research Daily Report:On August 12, BTC price briefly touched a historic high of $122,300 before quickly retreating to a range around $118,900; ETH reached a yearly peak of $4,365 with trading volume soaring to $47.1 billion. Altcoins’ total market capitalization hit $1.61 trillion, with market sentiment entering the “greed” zone. BitcoinCash’s Smart Money Index surged to 85.1, reflecting significant institutional inflows. The Uniswap Foundation proposed establishing the “DUNI” legal entity in Wyoming to support decentralized governance. Lido DAO benefited from a favorable SEC ruling, boosting the prospects for liquid staking ETFs with a weekly gain of 54%.

This report summarizes the Web3 industry’s fundraising activity in July 2025. A total of 132 funding deals were completed during the month, with an aggregate amount reaching $3.68 billion. Capital primarily flowed into CeFi and blockchain services, reflecting a dual focus on infrastructure and services. Investment was concentrated in growth-stage projects raising between $3 million and $20 million, with Series A rounds emerging as the main battleground for capital. Meanwhile, the accelerated adoption of traditional financial instruments such as Post-IPO deals signals a deepening integration between the Web3 industry and mainstream capital markets.The report also highlights key fundraising projects including Delabs Games, Gaia Labs, Syntetika, Blockskye, and Limitless.