Every month, The Block Research publishes its Latest Research and Analysis which is a compilation of the most relevant research articles from the month prior. In this month’s report, we look at DeFi protocols dYdX and ZigZag, we explore the most interesting insights in the world of NFTs, gaming and the metaverse, we dive into the mechanics and developments behind major areas of Web3, and we get an overview of the various crypto investment vehicles over the past year. Lastly, we survey some of the most interesting data and developments across the Layer 1 and Layer 2 blockchain landscape and analyze the recent trends in the Bitcoin mining ecosystem. To access the full report in PDF format, please click here.