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Competition: Other blockchains (Solana, Cardano, Avalanche, new L1s) are actively developing, offering higher speeds and lower fees on their L1. Ethereum must prove that its L1 model (security, decentralization) + L2 (scalability) is optimal in the long term.
Regulatory uncertainty:
Status of security: The US SEC has an ambiguous stance on ETH. Recognition as a security could deal a serious blow to the ecosystem in the US.

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Long-term goal: Full Danksharding, which will turn Ethereum into a platform for scalable L2 solutions.
Token economics (Deflationary pressure):
The Merge: Since September 2022, Ethereum has been operating on the Proof-of-Stake (PoS) algorithm, which has sharply reduced the issuance of new ETH (by about 90%).
Burning fees (EIP-1559): A portion of transaction fees is permanently burned. With high network activity, more ETH is burned than created (deflation).
Staking: More than 27% of all ETH is staked to secure the network and earn rewards. This reduces liquid supply in the market and creates long-term holders.
Institutional interest: Potential approval of a spot ETH ETF in the USA (following the example of Bitcoin ETF) could open the floodgates for large institutional capital.

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Dominance in DeFi and dApps: Ethereum remains the undisputed leader in the number of decentralized applications (dApps), DeFi protocols (decentralized finance), NFTs, and DAOs. The network effect is enormous: developers, users, and capital are flocking here. The future of these sectors is directly tied to the future of ETH.
Scalability (L2 solutions): High fees and low throughput of the main network (L1) are the main problems of the past. The solution is Layer 2 (L2) networks (Arbitrum, Optimism, Polygon zkEVM, Starknet, zkSync, etc.). They process transactions cheaper and faster, and then "batch" them into Ethereum L1.
Key event: The implementation of EIP-4844 (Proto-Danksharding) in 2024. It will reduce the cost of data storage for L2 by ~10-100 times, making transactions in L2 even cheaper and accelerating their growth.

Cryptocurrency is not just a speculative asset; it is a technological innovation that is already having a significant impact on the global economy. Its potential for enhancing efficiency, inclusivity, and innovation is enormous. However, the path to sustainable integration lies in overcoming serious challenges: volatility, regulatory uncertainty, security issues, and environmental concerns. $BTC #CryptoCharts101

Development of CBDC: Central banks around the world are actively researching and developing their own digital currencies (CBDC), aiming to combine the advantages of digital technologies with trust in fiat currency and government control.
Evolution of Technology: The search for more scalable, efficient, and environmentally friendly solutions (Proof-of-Stake, sharding, second-layer solutions – Lightning Network, Rollups).
Integration into Traditional Finance: The emergence of crypto-ETFs (where allowed), crypto cards, services for accepting cryptocurrencies as payment.

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Regulatory Tightening: Global regulators (IMF, FSB, national regulators) are actively working on creating frameworks for managing risks in the crypto market.
Growth of Institutional Participation: The entry of major banks, hedge funds, and corporations lends legitimacy to the market but also strengthens its ties to traditional finance.

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Threat to Financial Stability: Mass adoption of cryptocurrencies without proper regulation can create new channels for transmitting financial shocks, undermine the effectiveness of central banks' monetary policy, and create systemic risks (especially if crypto assets become closely tied to the traditional financial system).
Scalability: Many blockchains face scalability issues – slow transactions and high fees under heavy load, which limits their use as global payment systems.

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Ecological Footprint (Proof-of-Work): Consensus algorithms based on proof of work (PoW), like Bitcoin, consume huge amounts of electricity, raising serious environmental concerns.
Use in Criminal Activity: The anonymity (or pseudonymity) of some cryptocurrencies facilitates their use for illegal activities (drug trafficking, money laundering, extortion). Although the blockchain is transparent, tracking requires specialized tools.

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Regulatory Uncertainty: The absence of unified global regulatory frameworks creates uncertainty for investors, businesses, and states. Regulatory issues encompass taxation, AML/CFT (anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing), consumer protection, and the stability of the financial system.
Security and Fraud: Hacker attacks on exchanges and wallets, fraudulent schemes (scam projects, 'pump-and-dump'), and errors in smart contracts lead to significant financial losses for users.

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Significant Challenges and Risks:

Volatility: Extreme price fluctuations make cryptocurrencies an unreliable store of value and a risky payment instrument, complicating their widespread adoption in everyday economy.

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Inflation Protection (Theoretically): Cryptocurrencies with a fixed supply (like Bitcoin) are viewed by some as "digital gold" – an asset that protects against the inflation of fiat currencies, especially in countries with unstable economies.
New Investment Opportunities: A new asset class has emerged, attracting both institutional and retail investors, stimulating the growth of the capital market (albeit with high volatility).

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Programmable Money and Smart Contracts: Blockchain technologies enable the creation of "smart" money that automatically executes conditions upon the occurrence of certain events (smart contracts). This opens the door to new business models (e.g., automatic royalty payments, supply chain management).

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Innovations in Finance (DeFi): Decentralized finance creates an alternative financial ecosystem – lending, borrowing, trading, saving – without banks. This stimulates innovation and competition, potentially reducing the cost of services.

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Efficiency and Speed: Transactions, especially international ones, can be significantly faster and cheaper compared to traditional bank transfers and systems like SWIFT, eliminating intermediaries.

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Financial Inclusion: Cryptocurrencies provide access to financial services for billions of people without bank accounts or with limited access. All that is needed is the internet and a smartphone. This can stimulate economic activity in developing countries.

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Cryptocurrencies, from the humble start of Bitcoin in 2009, have exploded as a global phenomenon, challenging traditional financial systems and forcing us to rethink the very nature of money and value. Their impact on the world economy is a complex mosaic of vast opportunities and serious challenges.

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Risks that emerged in March**
- **Cyberattacks**: Hack of the cross-chain bridge between Polkadot and Cosmos (losses — $150 million).
- **Regulatory threats**: The Securities Commission of India proposed to ban private wallets.
- **BTC correction**: A temporary drop to $82,000 due to profit-taking by major players.

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Sector Trends**
- **RWA (Real-World Assets)**: Leaders — Ondo Finance, TokenFi. The sector's capitalization exceeded $50 billion.
- **NFT 3.0**: Hybrid NFTs with AI content (for example, collections from OpenAI and Midjourney) attracted $2 billion in investments.
- **Stablecoins**: USDT and USDC dominate, but EU regulators have imposed restrictions on anonymous transactions over €1,000.

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Ethereum (ETH)**
- **Price**: $6–7 thousand.
- **Triggers**:
— Successful implementation of Ethereum 3.0 with improved scalability.
— Growth of TVL in the DeFi sector to $200 billion (record due to RWA-tokenization of real estate and bonds).

##### **c) Altcoins**
- **AI-tokens** (FET, AGIX, RNDR): Growth of 50–70% due to partnerships with Big Tech (for example, Fetch.ai's integration with Microsoft cloud platforms).
- **Solana (SOL)**: Price reached $400–450 after the launch of the “meme coin movement” and increased activity in NFT games.
- **Regulatory risks**: Tokens without clear use-cases (for example, Dogecoin, Shiba Inu) dropped by 20–30% due to tightening SEC controls.

##### **d) Macroeconomics**
- **Fed**: Rates lowered to 3.75–4%, which supported risk-on assets.
- **US Dollar**: DXY weakened to 94–95 points (a plus for the crypto market).

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Key events of March Bitcoin (BTC)**
- **Price**: Range $90–110 thousand.
- **Triggers**:
— Institutional investors increased their positions in BTC ahead of the expected peak of the cycle (12–18 months after the halving).
— Increased demand for "digital gold" due to geopolitical tensions (e.g., escalation of conflict in the Middle East).