Gate News Bot Report, February 25 — According to CoinMarketCap data, at press time, ESP (Espresso) is trading at $0.17, up 69.19% in the past 24 hours. The price reached a high of $0.20 and a low of $0.06. 24-hour trading volume is $514 million. The current market cap is approximately $89.1 million, an increase of $3.65 million from yesterday.
Espresso Network is a project providing cross-chain composability infrastructure for the Ethereum ecosystem and other blockchains. Its vision is to enable all blockchains to work together in coordination, laying the foundation for Layer 2, Layer 3, and other scaling solutions. The Espresso Network has launched on the mainnet, allowing users to claim and stake ESP tokens via the official portal to unlock enhanced staking rewards. The project has established partnerships with ecosystems and development teams such as Arbitrum, Ethereum, Caldera, and AltLayer to promote cross-chain composability.
Recent Important News about ESP:
1️⃣ Exchange Listings Boost Trading Activity
Major Korean exchanges have recently officially listed ESP, significantly increasing the project’s liquidity and tradability. The addition of new exchanges often attracts funds from different regions, especially with the support of mainstream markets like Korea, providing new price discovery and trading opportunities for ESP. This activity aligns with the active 24-hour trading volume surpassing $514 million.
2️⃣ Mainnet Launch and Ecosystem Development Support Fundamentals
The Espresso Network mainnet is now live, with a mechanism for users to claim and stake ESP tokens via the official portal to earn enhanced staking rewards. Additionally, the project has formed strategic partnerships with leading ecosystems such as Arbitrum, Ethereum, Caldera, and AltLayer. Recognition from these protocols further strengthens Espresso’s position as a cross-chain composability infrastructure, laying a solid foundation for long-term value.
3️⃣ Early Airdrops and Increased Market Participation
During its initial launch, ESP conducted a 10% airdrop, effectively expanding the token holder base and community engagement. The new users and token holders brought by the airdrop increased market activity and created conditions for subsequent staking and ecosystem participation, contributing to a rapid price increase during this cycle.
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