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According to official news, Aave Labs has released the complete transparency report of the Aave V4 security program, including methods, processes, and results, endorsed by several security agencies such as Trail of Bits, Blackthorn, and Certora.Through manual audits, formal verification, invariant testing, fuzz testing, and public security competitions, approximately 345 days of security reviews have been conducted. The program is supported by a dedicated security budget of $1.5 million approved by the DAO.Aave Labs announced that it will continue five core commitments from the Aave V4 security program: embedding formal verification in the early development stages to ensure that architectural design is guided by secure methodologies rather than just verification; adopting a layered security approach, including manual reviews, formal verification, invariant testing, AI-assisted checks, fuzz testing, and public security competitions to cover more potential vulnerabilities; maintaining continuous security coverage, with formal verification frameworks and invariant testing suites running continuously alongside protocol iterations; establishing a long-term bug bounty program to leverage a broader security community for ongoing monitoring; and optimizing AI scanning capabilities to continuously enhance the level of intelligent security detection in future versions based on existing testing experiences.

Web3 asset data platform RootData issued a daily transparency alert on Twitter (X), stating that exchanges such as Paymium, indodax, Coincheck, Coinmetro, and Delta Exchange are missing information about project teams, calendars, key events, and token data. It calls on project teams to submit a claim application on RootData to improve their transparency scores.It is reported that the RootData transparency score is used to measure the integrity and timeliness of a project, aiming to reflect the project's information disclosure status. The transparency score is divided into 5 levels from A to F, with lower scores indicating less complete information disclosure, requiring investors to exercise heightened caution.

The announcement of the "Paid Partnership" label feature on the X platform has attracted community attention. Nikita Bier, the product lead for X and an advisor to Solana, clarified that this feature is not specifically aimed at prediction markets. The "Paid Partnership" label is intended for marking commercial promotional content. The core value of the X platform lies in providing a "real human pulse." Although the platform encourages creators to engage in commercial collaborations with brands on X, undisclosed promotional content can undermine product integrity and weaken user trust in the content.The new feature will help creators meet regulatory compliance requirements and, more importantly, enhance transparency with fans by clearly distinguishing between commercial partnerships and organic content. He specifically noted, "I love prediction markets."

Social platform X has announced the launch of a new content disclosure feature, introducing the "Paid Partnership" tag to enhance platform transparency.According to the official statement, creators can now clearly indicate whether their organic content is paid for or incentivized by a third party when posting, without needing to add terms like "ad" or "sponsored" in the body text.X Creators stated that the platform is committed to being a reflection of the "real pulse of humanity," with transparency as one of its core principles. Undisclosed promotional content can erode users' trust in their timelines. A clear labeling mechanism helps strengthen the platform's credibility and protects the integrity of the "global public square."This feature is currently available on iOS and the web, with the Android version expected to launch the following day. The platform has also updated its "Paid Partnership Policy" to clarify the relevant disclosure standards.

Web3 asset data platform RootData published a daily transparency alert on Twitter (X), noting the absence of information such as teams, key calendar events, and token data for exchanges like Flipster, CoinEx, Reku, Bitvavo, and TruBit Latam. It calls on project teams to submit/update their information on RootData to improve their transparency scores. Additionally, RootData stated that it will continue to monitor and expose "black box" projects lacking core information.It is reported that the RootData transparency score is used to measure the integrity and timeliness of a project, aiming to reflect the project's information disclosure status. The transparency score is categorized into five levels from A to F, with lower scores indicating less complete information disclosure and higher risks of misconduct, requiring investors to exercise heightened caution.

Web3 asset data platform RootData published a daily transparency alert on X, raising concerns about the financing information of projects such as PrimeXBT, Coincall, PowerTrade, Foxbit, and BTC Markets, and calling on project teams to submit/update information on RootData to improve their transparency scores. In addition, RootData stated that it will continue to monitor and expose "black box" projects that lack core information.It is reported that the RootData transparency score is used to measure the integrity and timeliness of a project, aiming to reflect the project's information disclosure situation. The transparency score is divided into 5 levels from A to F, with lower scores indicating less complete information disclosure and higher risks of wrongdoing, requiring investors to exercise heightened caution.

According to Jinshi, the White House has expressed support for the "Digital Asset Market Transparency Act." The bill aims to enhance the transparency and regulatory oversight of the digital asset market.

According to the official announcement, the Gate copy trading system has completed a comprehensive upgrade. The new version focuses on three main directions: "intelligent, transparent, and efficient." It introduces a new position copying mode, supporting one-click synchronization of the current positions of the lead trader; profit sharing is transparently displayed, with clear public disclosure of the profit-sharing ratio on the copy trading page; the interface has undergone a revolution, launching multi-dimensional intelligent rankings and a refined filtering tool with 5 dimensions × 8 conditions. The lead trader's homepage now features a dual display of "simple" and "net value" returns, and the copy trading view has also been optimized to focus on the lead trader, significantly enhancing decision-making efficiency and management convenience. Users can experience the new copy trading system by updating the Gate App to the latest version.In addition, Gate will launch a special event from February 12 at 16:00 to February 28 at 16:00 (UTC+8), with a total prize pool of 50,000 USDT. Users can participate in the exclusive benefits for newcomers by experiencing the new copy trading features and share in the 50,000 USDT prize pool.

Binance posted on the X platform stating that the recent market-focused data comes from the third-party platform Coinglass, and there was also a data discrepancy from DefiLlama previously. Currently, the related data is expected to take another 24 to 48 hours to recover.Binance believes that regularly conducting withdrawal tests on trading platforms is a positive and healthy practice, and reminds users to carefully verify addresses during the testing process and to confirm accuracy before proceeding with withdrawals. Additionally, Binance suggested that the industry could consider establishing an annual "Withdrawal Day" to uniformly verify the authenticity of assets across platforms, in order to enhance transparency and market trust.

At the "Build and Scale in 2026" themed forum recently held by ChainCatcher in Hong Kong, Hunter, co-founder of the Web3 asset data platform RootData, delivered a speech on "Rebuilding Trust in the Crypto Market," proposing a new assessment system for crypto exchanges centered around "transparency."Hunter pointed out that the crypto industry currently faces the core pain point of severe "black box operations" and distorted traditional trading volume rankings. To address this issue, RootData has innovatively proposed six assessment dimensions for the transparency of crypto exchanges, covering: asset reserve transparency, compliance and auditing, token economics and unlocking, information disclosure mechanisms, listing standardization, and team and institutional endorsement.Hunter emphasized that this assessment system has abandoned the "volume-only theory," transforming "trust" into quantifiable and comparable dynamic data. This system was first unveiled last December at the Binance Blockchain Week in Dubai and is currently open for applications from exchanges worldwide.

The digital asset trading platform Gate released its transparency report for January 2026, disclosing its phased progress in multi-asset trading and platform structure. The data shows that Gate continues to expand its influence in the derivatives sector, with a market share of derivatives rising to 11%; the trading volume of perpetual contracts grew from $911.2 billion in the first quarter of 2025 to $2.42 trillion in the third quarter, maintaining a high level of $1.93 trillion in the fourth quarter. Meanwhile, Gate TradFi has covered metals, foreign exchange, indices, commodities, and some stocks, with trading volume exceeding $20 billion since its launch.In terms of products and infrastructure, Gate is simultaneously advancing intelligent and on-chain capability construction. GateAI launched in January, focusing on market analysis and asset interpretation, with a user satisfaction rate of approximately 88% in the first month. After the upgrade, Perp DEX's monthly trading volume exceeded $5.5 billion, and the number of on-chain addresses for Gate Layer surpassed 100 million. In asset management, the on-chain earning TVL reached $1.301 billion, and the ETH staking scale hit a record high. In January, the overall reserve coverage ratio increased to 125%, with major assets maintaining excess reserves.Overall, Gate is continuously solidifying its long-term development foundation as a comprehensive digital asset platform through multi-asset coverage, expansion of trading scale, and upgrades in technological capabilities.

Web3 asset data platform RootData announced through the X platform that its 3rd and 4th transparency bounty activities have received over 670 pieces of community feedback.RootData stated that during the review, multiple AI-generated data entries were found, and after rigorous verification, most will be marked as invalid, mainly involving token unlocks and key calendar data. RootData encourages participants to make good use of AI tools, but they must adhere to a rigorous and realistic data attitude to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the information.It is reported that the ongoing bounty activities of the platform focus on Binance spot and contract projects, as well as the 2026 listings of second-tier exchanges such as HTX, Bitget, Gate, and Bybit, promoting the transparency and credibility of the crypto ecosystem through community collaboration. For more details, see:《Phase 3: Dig Deep into Binance Spot & Futures Projects Transparency Over the Past Year》《Phase 4: Review the Transparency of Exchange Listings in 2026》

According to the "January 2026 Mainstream Cryptocurrency Exchange Reserve Ranking Report" published by CoinMarketCap, Gate ranks fourth among mainstream exchanges in terms of total reserves. The report shows that Binance, OKX, Bybit, and Gate have entered the industry's top tier with a robust asset structure and high transparency.The CMC report points out that, in terms of reserve structure, Gate maintains a high reserve allocation ratio for assets beyond mainstream cryptocurrencies, reflecting a more diversified asset coverage structure. As the first mainstream exchange to commit to 100% reserves, Gate has pioneered the introduction of zero-knowledge proof technology, integrating various technical means such as cold and hot wallet verification, Merkle tree structures, and user balance snapshots to ensure the authenticity and verifiability of asset reserves.As of January 6, 2026, Gate's overall reserve coverage ratio has increased from 124% to 125%, with a total reserve value of $9.478 billion, significantly exceeding the industry safety benchmark of 100%, supporting nearly 500 different types of user assets.

Web3 asset data platform RootData has launched the 3rd and 4th bounty events, which will take place from January 30 to February 8. This series of events mainly targets projects that have recently listed on mainstream exchanges, focusing on key financial data such as financing, team, and token unlocks:《Phase 3: Dig Deep into Binance Spot & Futures Projects Transparency Over the Past Year》: Focuses on Binance Spot & Futures projects, unveiling the information fog, with a prize pool of 5000 USDT.《Phase 4: Review the Transparency of Exchange Listings in 2026》: In the face of projects listed on mainstream exchanges such as HTX, Bitget, Gate, and Bybit, a prize pool of 5000 USDT is also set.It is reported that RootData has previously initiated 2 bounty events aimed at ensuring every investor's right to know and building a transparent foundation for the blockchain data ecosystem.

Web3 asset data platform RootData published a daily transparency alert on Twitter (X), raising concerns about the financing information of projects such as Netswap, Hydranet, Ubeswap, Omega, and Solidly Labs. It calls on project teams to submit/update their information on RootData to improve their transparency scores. Additionally, RootData stated that it will continue to monitor and expose "black box" projects that lack core information.It is reported that the RootData transparency score is used to measure the integrity and timeliness of a project, aiming to reflect the project's information disclosure status. The transparency score is divided into 5 levels from A to F, with lower scores indicating less complete information disclosure and higher risks of wrongdoing, requiring investors to exercise heightened caution.