[//]:content-type-MARKDOWN-DONOT-DELETE Gate Learn has released 16 new articles this week ! In blockchain technology, [Mimblewimble](https://www.gate.io/learn/articles/what-is-mimblewimble/1023 "Mimblewimble") is a privacy and scalability-focused blockchain protocol that ensures complete transaction anonymity through encryption techniques. [Compatibility with any blockchain](https://www.gate.io/learn/articles/blockchain-agnostic/1022 "Compatibility with any blockchain") refers to solutions that do not rely on any specific blockchain (software or hardware) and can be compatible with a wide range of blockchain networks. Gate.io officially announced the[ upgrade of reserve](https://www.gate.io/learn/articles/how-to-use-gate-io-proof-of-reserves-to-verify-your-assets-security/1017 " upgrade of reserve") funds through zero-knowledge proof technology, allowing users to enjoy enhanced privacy protection and data security; [End-to-end encryption](https://www.gate.io/learn/articles/what-is-end-to-end-encryption-e2ee/1015 "End-to-end encryption") is a secure communication method where only the two communicating ends can interpret the message, preventing decryption by any intermediaries; [Scroll](https://www.gate.io/learn/articles/what-is-scroll/1007 "Scroll") provides developers with a network similar to Ethereum but with higher throughput, faster verification, and cheaper gas. Bitcoin covers [Taproot assets](https://www.gate.io/learn/articles/revolutionizing-bitcoins-blockchain-capabilities/1019 "Taproot assets"), representing an innovative addition to the Bitcoin network by redefining its functions through creative use of Taproot transactions; [Crypto faucets ](https://www.gate.io/learn/articles/crypto-faucet/1011 "Crypto faucets ")offer a small amount of cryptocurrency as a reward for users completing simple tasks, serving as gateways for newcomers to grasp basic crypto knowledge and engage in transactions. [Bitcoin Stamps](https://www.gate.io/learn/articles/what-are-bitcoin-stamps-and-src-20/1006 "Bitcoin Stamps") is a protocol storing text and image data in Bitcoin transaction outputs, being more native to Bitcoin compared to the Ordinals protocol; The Salvadoran government believes that the benefits of adopting Bitcoin outweigh potential risks and challenges, drawing global attention to [El Salvador's experiment of using cryptocurrency](https://www.gate.io/learn/articles/bitcoin-usage-in-ei-salvador/1008 "El Salvador's experiment of using cryptocurrency") as legal tender. Next is NFT, [OpenSea](https://www.gate.io/learn/articles/what-is-opensea/1020 "OpenSea") allows users to mint NFTs for free and implements a policy of listing NFT collections without requiring approval. In the DeFi sector, [Dusk Network](https://www.gate.io/learn/articles/privacy-oriented-blockchain-platform/1018 "Dusk Network") aims to address unique challenges faced by confidential blockchain transactions, providing a robust platform for issuing digital securities and personal assets; [HMX](https://www.gate.io/learn/articles/all-you-need-to-know-about-hmx/1016 "HMX") is a decentralized perpetual contract trading platform deployed on Polygon and Arbitrum, offering multi-asset collateral and full-margin guarantee; [Zebec Protocol](https://www.gate.io/learn/articles/understanding-zebec-protocol/1012 "Zebec Protocol") is a multi-signature asset management and streaming payment protocol on Solana, featuring simpler product functions with multi-signature capabilities and patterns similar to Safe multi-signature wallets on EVM chains. As for Altcoins, [Flatcoin](https://www.gate.io/learn/articles/all-you-need-to-know-about-flatcoin/1014 "Flatcoin") attempts to counter the instability brought by inflation to fiat currencies, offering users a more reliable means of value storage. Finally, in trading knowledge, the[ Iceberg Strategy](https://www.gate.io/learn/articles/what-is-an-iceberg-strategy/1021 " Iceberg Strategy") describes the process of automatically executing large buy or sell orders by splitting them into several smaller orders rather than executing as a single large order; A [cryptocurrency bull market](https://www.gate.io/learn/articles/how-to-continuously-profit-in-a-volatile-market/1013 "cryptocurrency bull market") refers to a market situation where there is sustained optimism in the cryptocurrency market, with the prices of target assets continuously rising and the market poised for further upward movement. Learn more