2017年Q3区块链现状报告（英文版）_112页_3mb

报告摘要

Market Growth Despite Regulatory Challenges: The blockchain market grew despite regulatory actions, reaching an all-time high of over $170 billion.
Bitcoin Tested by Forks: Bitcoin faced both soft and hard forks, with the soft fork leading to Segregated Witness (SegWit) and the hard fork resulting in Bitcoin Cash (BCH).
Key Metrics Rise: Public blockchain metrics, including hash rate and transaction volume, saw significant growth.
ICOs and VC Funding Reach New Heights: ICOs raised $1.24 billion, surpassing VC funding, with notable projects like Filecoin and Tezos. Coinbase raised $100 million, becoming the first crypto unicorn.
Token Diversity and Buy Side Growth: Token diversity led to the rise of sophisticated investment strategies, with over 100 crypto hedge funds launching.
Sentiment and Interest: Bitcoin was seen as a hedge against monetary policy, with 83% of investors checking prices daily, often compulsively.

Market Cap Growth: The total market cap of public blockchains surpassed $100 billion, with Bitcoin leading the way.
Bitcoin's Dominance: Bitcoin regained market dominance, reaching over 50% of the total market cap and breaking the $5,000 mark.
Transaction Growth: Ethereum set a record for blockchain transactions, while Bitcoin's transaction volume decreased slightly.
Transaction Fees: Bitcoin transaction fees rose to over $3, and Ethereum fees increased from 9¢ to 16¢.
Hash Rate: Bitcoin's hash rate increased by 50%, securing the network and raising concerns about network security.
Block Size: Bitcoin's average block size fell to 0.88 MB, while Ethereum's block size grew to new highs.

Market Cap and Price: Ethereum reached a market cap of $36.5 billion and its price increased by 5%.
Transaction Volume: Ethereum's transaction volume peaked, surpassing Bitcoin's in some instances.
Network Growth: Ethereum's hash rate nearly tripled, demonstrating network strength.
Innovations: The Ethereum Byzantium testnet launched, preparing for the Metropolis hard fork and verifying zk-SNARKs.
Security Issues: Several security breaches and hacks highlighted vulnerabilities in Ethereum-based systems.

Enterprise Ethereum Alliance: Expanded to include 10 law firms and grew into the largest open-source blockchain consortium.
R3 and Corda: R3 launched Corda v1.0, focusing on cross-border payments, identity management, and trade finance.
Interoperability: Microsoft and Hyperledger worked on interoperability solutions, including Coco and Quilt.
Cellular Providers: Major carriers like Sprint and SoftBank formed the Carrier Blockchain Study Group (CBSG) to explore blockchain applications.
Hyperledger Projects: Hyperledger launched new projects like Fabric, Quilt, and Sawtooth, with over 100 members.
Education Initiatives: Hyperledger and IBM introduced educational resources and courses for businesses and institutions.

ICO Funding: ICOs raised $1.24 billion in Q3, breaking previous records, with Filecoin and Tezos leading the way.
VC Funding: VC funding for blockchain reached $1.95 billion, with Coinbase raising $100 million and becoming the first crypto unicorn.
Token Diversification: Token diversity spurred the development of a sophisticated buy side, with over 100 crypto hedge funds emerging.
Regulatory Actions: The SEC released ICO guidance, while China banned ICOs and cryptocurrency exchanges.

Bitcoin's Volatility: Bitcoin's price varied from $2,000 to $5,000, with a 69% increase in Q3.
Global Interest: Blockchain-related searches hit all-time highs, indicating widespread interest and adoption.
Geographic Diversity: Trading volumes became more globally distributed, with USD and JPY as dominant currencies.
Market Dynamics: Bitcoin's dominance over other cryptocurrencies increased, and Ethereum's transaction volume reached record levels.

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