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Australia’s Biggest Bank Launches World’s First Blockchain Bond With World Bank

Australia has maintained a Blockchain-friendly position with its government-backed exploration of Blockchain technology for various applications. Now, it is getting ready to issue the world’s first Blockchain bond upon being mandated by the World Bank.
Australia to Create Distributed Ledger Bonds
The Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) will reportedly create, allocate, transfer and manage the bond using Blockchain technology. The $AUD Kangaroo bond, named “bond-i”, will be delivered on a private Ethereum blockchain being utilized by the World Bank and CBA in Washington and Sydney, respectively. The Blockchain platform has been designed and developed by the CBA Innovation Lab’s Blockchain Centre of Excellence and an independent review of its technical architecture, security and resilience has been conducted by Microsoft.
The initiative is a part of the World Bank’s mandate to reduce poverty and promote development, as a part of which, it issues bonds worth US$50-US$60 billion annually for encouraging sustainable development. The World Bank is focused on helping countries to leverage the technology for sustainable development, and it aims to explore disruptive technologies such as blockchain to expedite its progress towards the fulfilment of Sustainable Development Goals.
A media release on CBA’s website states “This collaboration built on the longstanding partnership between the two organisations, with the World Bank’s 70-year track record of innovation in the capital markets and CBA’s globally recognised Blockchain Centre of Excellence combining to deliver the project successfully.”
In 2017, the CBA had issued a prototype cryptobond for Queensland Treasury Corporation utilizing its capital markets blockchain platform, and become the first government entity both in Australia and in the world to do so.
The Australian government has also been proactive in investigating the technology for its efficiency gains and implementing it across a range of sectors. The country has signed a five-year $740 million deal with IBM to use crypto and other new technologies to enhance data security. Australia’s Department of Home Affairs (DHA) is researching the technology, hoping to apply it in international trade and supply chain management for better security and transparency. Another area where the country is aiming to implement the technology is for tracking the provenance of sugar supplies to Australia, and ensuring better sustainability and traceability. The project, named Sustainable Sugar Project, has received a grant of A$2.25 million ($1.7 million) from the government. The Australian government also recently allocated nearly $521,000 to its Digital Transformation Agency to explore the possibilities of applying blockchain within various government services. The DTA aiming to use the technology for welfare payment distribution, and a prototype is expected to be released by mid-2019.
Australia is also focusing on increasing crypto awareness and education among its citizens. Melbourne’s RMIT University offers an eight-week short-course to help students develop a strategic understanding of crypto.
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Webstar Technology Group to Leverage Blockchain Tokenization for Real Estate Projects

- Worldwide Market Expansion: The global cryptocurrency market has a total capitalization of approximately $3.08 trillion.
- Tokenization of Real Assets: The trend of tokenizing physical assets, such as real estate and commodities, is gaining momentum, offering increased liquidity and accessibility for investors.
Webstar Technology Group is proud to announce its strategic initiative to integrate cryptocurrency tokenization into its current and future real estate ventures. This forward-thinking approach aims to attract a broader spectrum of investors and offer dividend-paying digital assets, thereby enhancing value across select projects on a case-by-case basis.
By utilizing blockchain technology, Webstar will tokenize real estate assets, allowing investors to purchase fractional ownership through digital tokens. This method not only democratizes access to high-value real estate investments but also provides increased liquidity and transparency. Investors can trade these tokens on secondary markets, offering flexibility traditionally unavailable in real estate investments.
“Tokenization allows us to break down the barriers of traditional real estate investing,” said Ricardo Haynes, CEO of Webstar Technology Group. “By leveraging blockchain technology, we’re providing investors with secure, transparent, and efficient avenues to participate in our real estate projects. This approach will also enhance liquidity and potential returns for our shareholders.”
The move aligns with the growing mainstream acceptance of cryptocurrencies in the United States. Recent developments have demonstrated a clear shift toward embracing digital assets, including the establishment of initiatives to support blockchain infrastructure and digital currency reserves. In parallel, regulatory adjustments have begun to create a more favorable environment for innovation, making it easier for companies to explore blockchain-based investment models and tokenization strategies. Webstar’s adoption of tokenization is not only timely but also positions the company at the forefront of real estate investment innovation.
About Webstar Technology Group
Webstar Technology Group is a leading real estate development company committed to innovation and excellence with a focus on leveraging cutting-edge solutions to drive growth and create value, and the Company is dedicated to delivering exceptional experiences for its customers and shareholders. The Company is devoted to developing innovative projects that enhance the quality of life and provide unique entertainment, lifestyle and recreational experiences. With a focus on leading-edge entertainment, Webstar Technology Group is committed to creating destinations that inspire and delight. The Company will shortly be releasing more information on these and other relevant matters.
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Moonrock Capital Joins Echo as Group Lead, Democratizing Access To Early-Stage Deal Flow

Moonrock Capital aims to broaden opportunities for retail investors by integrating Echo’s community-driven investment platform.
Moonrock Capital, a crypto-native fund known for backing and accelerating early-stage Web3 startups since 2019, is joining the onchain investment platform Echo as a group lead.
As part of Echo, Moonrock will democratize access to its dealflow—bringing transparency, alignment, and community participation into its investment process.
“As a Web3-native prop fund, it’s a no-brainer for us. Community has always been at the heart of crypto—it’s time to put the people back at the top where they belong,” said Simon Dedic, Founder of Moonrock Capital.
Moonrock Capital has funded and incubated over 100 projects across all stages since its inception. With this move, the firm will provide community access to early-stage private deal flow.
About Moonrock Capital
Founded in 2019, Moonrock Capital is a venture capital firm based in Munich, Germany. The firm seeks to invest in blockchain technology and cryptocurrency sectors.
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Reactor Launches on Reactive Network, Pioneering the Future of No-Code DeFi Automation

Reactor, a next-generation automation platform for decentralized finance, is officially live on Reactive Network. Built by developer and founder Harsh Kasana, Reactor empowers users of all technical backgrounds to create powerful, cross-chain DeFi automations with zero code—marking a significant leap in accessibility and innovation across the blockchain space.
Originally launched as a developer-focused toolkit, Reactor has matured into a full-featured no-code platform. Now, thanks to the unique capabilities of Reactive Smart Contracts (RSCs) and the underlying ReactVM architecture of Reactive Network, Reactor offers unparalleled flexibility, real-time responsiveness, and true cross-chain automation.
“The vision for Reactor has always been to democratize DeFi automation,” says Harsh Kasana. “With Reactive Network, we’ve finally unlocked the infrastructure we needed to make that vision real—no servers, no oracles, just pure on-chain logic driven by real-time blockchain events.”
Solving the Hardest Problems in DeFi
Reactor addresses some of the most pressing challenges in decentralized finance:
- Risk Management: Automatically protect token positions with 24/7 stop-loss automations for DEX trades.
- Simplicity for Non-Devs: Reactor’s intuitive UI and pre-built templates allow anyone to launch DeFi strategies in minutes.
- Developer Flexibility: Experienced users can customize their own Reactive Smart Contracts, create event-driven workflows, and connect to multiple blockchains.
- Cross-Chain Compatibility: Monitor events on Ethereum, trigger trades on Avalanche, and manage logic across networks—all within one interface.
Powered by Reactive Network
At the core of Reactor’s innovation is its deep integration with Reactive Network. Unlike traditional smart contract platforms, Reactive Network enables inversion-of-control: smart contracts react autonomously to events from other blockchains, thanks to a sophisticated relayer architecture and parallelized ReactVMs.
This means Reactor automations:
- Require no centralized servers or off-chain scripts
- Are censorship-resistant and fully decentralized
- Can monitor and react to events across multiple ecosystems
“Reactive Smart Contracts are a game-changer,” Kasana explains. “They let us build DeFi logic that’s proactive. Reactor users can now automate with confidence, knowing their strategies will execute precisely when needed—without constant manual oversight.”
Backed by the Ecosystem
Reactor has received a grant from Reactive Network, further validating its potential to reshape how DeFi users interact with automation.
Reactor’s roadmap includes expanding its library of automation templates, supporting additional DeFi protocols, and launching a mobile app for automation on the go. As the Reactive Network continues to evolve, Reactor will remain a flagship example of what’s possible when infrastructure meets imagination.
About Reactor
Reactor is a no-code DeFi automation platform designed to simplify blockchain interactions for everyone. Whether a crypto beginner looking to protect their tokens or a developer building complex, event-driven workflows, Reactor makes it easy to create and deploy powerful automations across multiple chains. By leveraging the capabilities of Reactive Smart Contracts and a user-friendly interface, Reactor bridges the gap between blockchain complexity and everyday usability—bringing decentralized automation to the masses.
For more information, users can visit: https://app.thereactor.in
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XDC-to-Fiat Off-ramp Now Live on XDC.Cash, Powered by Encryptus

XDC Network continues to strengthen its ecosystem with the launch of XDC.Cash, a Next-Generation Crypto Payment Solution powered by Encryptus. XDC holders can now convert their tokens into local currencies and alternative payment methods (APMs) across 100+ countries, making real-world utility more accessible than ever.
Effortless XDC Off-Ramping Across the Globe
Using Encryptus’ wide-ranging global and local payment networks on XDC.cash, XDC holders now have a gateway to a wide range of fiat currencies supported by Encryptus like EUR, VND, PHP, NGN, BRL, and 70+ fiat currencies.
Users can also choose from multiple payout methods such as bank transfers, gift cards, e-wallets, and mobile top-up options (data and minutes). The available methods vary depending on the user’s location and banking options.
This integration ensures competitive, near-interbank rates—especially in frontier markets where traditional financial services often fall short.
Powered by XDC2.0 and ISO 20022 Compliance
With the recent launch of XDC2.0, the network now offers a 3-block finality, settling transactions in 3 to 4 seconds. This upgrade enhances payment reliability and speed, making it particularly attractive for fintech applications and payment service providers looking to build on fast, low-cost infrastructure.
XDC Network is ISO 20022-compliant, aligning with the global messaging standard. ISO 20022 is an international standard for electronic data interchange between financial institutions. It enables richer, structured, and more secure messaging for payments, clearing, and settlements.
Being ISO 20022-compliant gives XDC a key edge in interoperability with traditional financial infrastructure — making it easier for banks, payment providers, and enterprise platforms to adopt blockchain-based solutions without reinventing the wheel.
Expansion Plan
Wallets, DeFi, and Other DApps
Looking ahead, XDC.Cash and Encryptus aim to integrate off-ramp solutions into leading wallets, DeFi platforms, and DApps—allowing users to convert XDC to fiat without leaving their preferred interfaces.
Wallet providers, DeFi protocols, and fintech platforms can integrate Encryptus’ widget or API-based solutions to offer their users a seamless fiat off-ramping experience.
Seamless Crypto On-Ramp
Encryptus is advancing its technological infrastructure to introduce a global on-ramp, enabling users across 22 selected countries in Asia, Africa, and LATAM to seamlessly acquire XDC, USDA, BTC, ADA, and other supported digital assets. This enhancement will facilitate cryptocurrency purchases through local wallets and bank transfers, eliminating reliance on debit and credit cards.
USDA stablecoin on XDC Network
USDA is fully backed by dollars and dollar equivalents and is a stablecoin native to Cardano. XDC Network is exploring collaboration to leverage its blockchain expertise and extensive partner network to support USDA’s seamless integration across multiple financial platforms and services.
About XDC.Cash
XDC.Cash is a dedicated off-ramp solution for the XDC ecosystem, offering secure and straightforward XDC-to-fiat conversion services. Built on the XDC Network and powered by Encryptus, a crypto<>fiat infrastructure, the platform is designed to serve individual users and businesses across the globe with compliant, fast, and user-friendly payout options. Learn more at xdc.cash.
About Encryptus
Founded in 2021, Encryptus revolutionized cryptocurrency transactions for high-volume players by ensuring compliance, liquidity, and efficient pay-ins and pay-outs. With a European license and VASP status in Lithuania, Encryptus has built one of the industry’s largest off-ramp infrastructures, spanning 80+ countries and 41 currencies. For more information, users can visit https://www.encryptus.io.
About XDC Network
XDC Network is a pioneering, carbon-neutral, and EVM-compatible Layer 1 blockchain that has been live since 2019. It is renowned for its enterprise-grade capabilities, including Real World Asset (RWA) tokenization, TradeFinance, and DePIN applications. Leveraging a unique XinFin Delegated Proof of Stake (XDPoS) consensus mechanism, it achieves remarkable transaction speeds of 2 seconds and over 2000 TPS, with minimal gas fees (around $0.0001).
Secure, scalable, and highly efficient, the XDC Network powers a wide range of novel blockchain use cases and provides state-of-the-art infrastructure for enterprise-grade and retail blockchain applications. For more information, users can visit: XinFin.org or XDC.org
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Everstake Passes Independent Trail of Bits Audit, Ensuring Secure and Accessible Staking for Everyone

Everstake, a leading global non-custodial staking provider for retail and institutional clients, announces that its 0.1+ ETH Staking Solution, which enables users to stake with as little as 0.1 ETH, has undergone an independent audit by Trail of Bits.
Trail of Bits conducted a comprehensive review of several smart contracts within Everstake’s Ethereum staking protocol. The audit evaluated authentication, access controls, documentation, and transaction security. While Trail of Bits identified areas for improvement, Everstake has successfully addressed the majority of the findings, including updating its documentation.
Since staking traditionally requires 32 ETH, Everstake was among the first to lower the barrier to entry, allowing users to participate with just 0.1 ETH. For the company, client security remains a top priority, particularly as this protocol is also integrated into Wallet SDK—an open-source toolkit that enables easy staking integration for wallets. Industry leaders such as Trezor rely on this technology to provide secure and user-friendly staking experiences.
“Ensuring a seamless and secure staking experience is a top priority for Trezor. By partnering with Everstake, we provide our users with a way to receive rewards while maintaining top-tier security standards. The recent audit by Trail of Bits confirmed that Everstake’s staking infrastructure meets high-security standards, reinforcing our commitment to making staking both secure and accessible within Trezor Suite,” said Matěj Žák, CEO at Trezor.
“Security and accessibility go hand in hand when it comes to staking. At Everstake, we take both seriously, which is why we welcomed an independent audit by Trail of Bits. This milestone reflects our ongoing commitment to maintaining a secure platform for our users. We believe that industry-wide collaboration is key to creating a safer Web3, and we’re proud to contribute to setting higher standards in the staking ecosystem”, said Bohdan Opryshko, co-founder and COO at Everstake.
The full report of the audit is available at Trail of Bits’ GitHub.
About Trail of Bits:
Founded in 2012 by 3 expert hackers with no investment capital, Trail of Bits is the premier place for security experts to boldly advance security and address technology’s newest and most challenging risks. It has helped secure some of the world’s most targeted organizations and devices. Our combination of novel research with practical solutions reduces the security risks that our clients face from emerging technologies. Our work helps drive the security industry and the public understanding of the technology underlying our world.
About Everstake:
Everstake, founded in 2018 by blockchain engineers, is a leading global non-custodial staking provider for both institutional and retail clients, on a mission to make staking accessible to everyone. Operating across 85+ networks with 735,000+ delegators, it delivers institutional-grade infrastructure with 99.9% uptime. Everstake ensures top-tier security and compliance with SOC 2 and has completed a 3-week Trail of Bits audit of its Ethereum staking protocol (3a3fee5). Through strategic partnerships with industry leaders, Everstake strengthens the staking ecosystem and provides whitelabel staking solutions, enabling businesses to easily integrate staking into their platforms.
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ZKcandy Supercharges Web3 Mobile Gaming with L2 Mainnet Launch

ZKcandy, an AI-driven gaming and entertainment Layer-2 powered by ZKsync and iCandy Interactive, launches its mainnet chain today. The announcement comes after the successful testnet phase and a $4 million seed round funded by Wemix Pte. Ltd., Animoca Ventures, and renowned institutional and angel investors. With a strong backing behind it, ZKcandy aims to rethink Web3 game development.
ZKcandy focuses on building immersive, interoperable gaming ecosystems where users own their assets and enjoy their unrestrained movement across different titles. ZKcandy uses the best of AI to breathe life into NPCs, create dynamic, unscripted storylines, and provide an individualized experience to each player. The platform focuses on mobile-first Web3 games, competing in a rapidly growing global mobile gaming market.
During the open testnet phase, users created 2.46 million wallets on ZKcandy. Five games featured on the platform amassed 230,000 active users. This makes it one of the most well-received ZK Chains in ZKsync’s Elastic Network ecosystem. To achieve this, ZKcandy collaborated with names like Layer3, Aethir, Rarible, and Out Of The Nest, onboarding 19 partners in total to grow the project’s ecosystem.
Immediately after the mainnet launch, gamers will have an opportunity to try eight Web3 games, including Pepe Kingdom, Candy Defense, and Sugar Rush. To bring more to the table, ZKcandy is partnering with game studios to co-develop Web3 games based on Hollywood film IPs. The first Tier-1 Hollywood IP game is already in development.
ZKcandy is looking to expand to 2 million active ecosystem users in 6 months after the platform’s public launch.
The global mobile gaming market is one of the fastest-growing industries, with its revenue projected to reach $126.1 billion in 2025. Combining iCandy’s expertise of 500+ successfully launched titles across multiple decades with low fees and account abstraction of ZKsync, ZKcandy is uniquely positioned to become a mobile-first Web3 gaming hub.
Kin Wai Lau, CEO of ZKcandy, commented on the event: “We are proud to make ZKcandy available to the general audience. Our testnet has been a huge success, and this is only the beginning. With the $4 million private funding closed in January, we are looking to expand our partnership network by bringing large IPs and AAA mobile games to Web3. Blockchain gaming must be open and accessible to everyone, and it is our goal to ensure that all gamers can enjoy the transparent, secure, and low-friction experience we have to offer. Connecting mobile gaming and Web3 is a solution long overdue, and we are privileged to have the right team to do it.”
ZKcandy was created in partnership with iCandy Interactive and Matter Labs. iCandy Interactive is the largest game developer in Southeast Asia and has worked on 500+ mobile games and world-class award-winning AAA titles such as The Last of Us, Spiderman, Starcraft Remastered, Gears of Wars, and a long list of others. Matter Labs is a contributor to ZKsync, a blockchain technology using zero-knowledge proofs and uniting ZK Chains into an elastic modular network. Offering frictionless interoperability, ZKsync has attracted more than $1.5B in Total Value Locked.
ZKcandy is powered by ZKsync — an Ethereum L2 ecosystem that advances the mass adoption of crypto through ZK-proof technologies. With ZKsync’s tech stack, ZKcandy builds an ecosystem of interoperable games with fast transactions, negligible fees, and top-notch account abstraction features. ZKcandy is a ZK Chain in the Elastic Network, ZKsync’s ecosystem of natively interoperable L2s, so it can easily communicate with other chains, ensuring unrestrained liquidity flows. Other ZK Chain operators include Xsolla, Cronos (Crypto.com), Abstract, and Sophon.
To encourage ecosystem growth after the mainnet deployment, ZKcandy will be launching promotional campaigns on the Layer3 launchpad. The platform has allocated 5% of the total native token supply as a monetary stimulus for the participants. Onboarding developers will also be able to submit applications for the upcoming ZKcandy grant.
About ZKcandy
ZKcandy is an AI-powered Layer-2 aiming to redefine what’s possible in gaming and entertainment. As a ZK Chain built on ZKsync’s Elastic Network, it focuses on building immersive gaming ecosystems where players make the most of today’s AI capabilities. Unscripted storylines, dynamic NPCs, and a deeply personalized experience. ZKcandy delivers mobile-first Web3 games, tapping into the fastest-growing global mobile gaming market.
ZKcandy is backed by iCandy Interactive, Southeast Asia’s largest game studio, with 500+ games, including 180 AAA titles, downloaded 300M+ times. The platform is powered by ZKsync technology, where simplified onboarding and negligible fees lay the ground for mass adoption. $4M+ in funding and strategic partnerships (WEMIX, Animoca Brands, Spartan Group, and others) set ZKcandy to push the boundaries in Web3 entertainment, inspired by the AI revolution.
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Mira Reaches Major Milestone: 2.5M Users and 2B Daily Tokens Processed

Mira, the pioneer in decentralized AI verification technology, announces unprecedented growth with 2.5 million users and two billion tokens processed daily across its ecosystem applications.
The milestone demonstrates growing market demand for AI that can operate autonomously without human oversight. Processing two billion tokens daily is equivalent to approximately half of Wikipedia’s content, generating 7.9 million images, or processing over 2,100 hours of video content per day.
“This growth confirms we’re addressing the critical barrier to AI’s transformative potential,” said Karan Sirdesai, Co-founder and CEO of Mira. “Today’s AI remains constrained by the need for human verification—we’re removing that bottleneck to enable truly autonomous intelligence capable of operating independently in high-stakes scenarios.”
Enabling the Shift from ‘Baby AI’ to Autonomous Intelligence
Current AI systems excel at generating content and solving problems, but their probabilistic nature makes them fundamentally unreliable. This creates a paradox: the more powerful AI becomes, the more human hours are required to verify its output, severely limiting AI’s potential.
Mira is addressing this challenge through decentralized verification that enables AI systems to operate autonomously in consequential domains. By transforming the verification process from a human bottleneck to a scalable, trustless system, Mira is paving the way for AI’s next evolutionary leap.
Applications Demonstrating the Vision
This vision is coming to life through several applications built on Mira’s verification infrastructure:
Klok — A multi-LLM chat application providing access to leading AI models including DeepSeek-R1, GPT-4o mini, and Llama 3.3 70B Instruct within a unified interface. Klok treats each AI model as a trustless independent node, with verification features set to roll out in coming weeks.
WikiSentry — An AI agent that autonomously fact-checks Wikipedia articles against verified sources, identifying hallucinations, biases, and misinformation—a task previously requiring extensive human oversight.
Astro — A guidance platform helping users navigate life’s important decisions through personalized, AI-powered insights that leverage verified information for reliable advice.
Amor — A supportive AI companion offering conversation and emotional connection for those seeking meaningful interaction, with verification ensuring consistent and trustworthy responses.
Public Testnet Enables Developer Innovation
Mira has today launched its Public Testnet, enabling developers, enterprises, and users to explore its blockchain-based verification network at explorer.mira.network, where all AI inferences are recorded as transparent, verifiable events.
Strategic Partnerships Expanding the Ecosystem
Mira has integrated with leading agent frameworks including Eliza, SendAI, Arc, ZerePy, and FereAI, while establishing partnerships with blockchain networks like Monad and Plume Network. Infrastructure collaborations with io.net, Aethir, Hyperbolic, Exabits, and Spheron, along with industry partnerships with KernelDAO and Delphi Digital, further strengthen Mira’s ecosystem.
Backed by $9 million in funding from Framework, Accel, Mechanism, and Bitkraft, with angel investors including Balaji Srinivasan and Sandeep Nailwal, Mira is positioned to transform how AI systems operate at scale.
About Mira
Mira is building the foundational verification layer that enables trustless AI systems through advanced consensus mechanisms. The network combines sophisticated claim transformation and distributed verification protocols to achieve reliable AI execution at scale. By solving the fundamental challenge of error rates in AI, Mira is establishing new standards for reliability—paving the way for autonomous intelligence that can operate without human oversight, unlocking AI’s transformative potential across society.
For more information, visit mira.network.
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Bedrock Simplifies Bitcoin Staking With One-Click Access and Higher Yields Ahead of TGE

Bedrock, the leading multi-asset restaking protocol in decentralized finance (DeFi) and part of GoldenBull Enterprise, continues to push the boundaries of Bitcoin DeFi (BTCFi) innovation, rolling out new features that deliver higher yields and greater accessibility for Bitcoin holders. The launch of Sonic and Corn Vaults enhances yield opportunities, allowing BTC holders to maximize their earnings through more efficient and sustainable strategies. By integrating these innovative vaults, Bedrock is reinforcing its position as the leading BTCFi protocol that enables users to earn without compromising security or decentralization.
In addition to these vaults, Bedrock is lowering barriers to Bitcoin staking by introducing one-click stablecoin staking, simplifying the process for users looking to participate in BTCFi. This innovation ensures that anyone can easily stake their assets and access Bitcoin-native yield generation regardless of technical expertise.
These developments reaffirm Bedrock’s commitment to mass adoption, making BTCFi more accessible, composable, and rewarding. While the market anticipates the TGE, Bedrock continues to build, proving that innovation doesn’t stop, even in the pre-TGE phase.
TGE and the Next Phase of Bedrock’s Growth
The upcoming Token Generation Event (TGE) marks the next major milestone in Bedrock’s expansion, bringing new utilities and user incentives. The BR token will power governance, staking rewards, and protocol incentives, unlocking even more ways for the community to engage with the ecosystem.
Following the TGE, Bedrock will refine its governance model, expand liquidity programs, and introduce additional cross-chain functionality, further strengthening its long-term sustainability.
Zhuling Chen, Core Contributor at Bedrock, emphasized how the TGE will fuel BTCFi innovation. “With our upcoming TGE, we’re taking this a step further—introducing more ways for users to earn from Bitcoin DeFi through continuous rewards and deeper ecosystem incentives, ensuring sustainable and long-term participation in BTCFi 2.0,” he said.
Bedrock’s 2025 Surge: Record Growth & Innovations
Since its inception, Bedrock has delivered significant advancements that have reshaped the BTCFi landscape. Here are some of its key milestones happening since the beginning of 2025:
Total Value Locked (TVL) Growth
On January 31, 2025, Bedrock’s TVL hit an all-time high (ATH) of $686.54 million, representing an impressive 1,685% year-on-year growth.
Ecosystem Expansion
Bedrock continues strengthening its position as the leading restaking sector by supporting 19 chains and over 60 DeFi partners. By integrating with major networks, including Ethereum, Optimism, BNB Chain, Mantle, Bitlayer, IoTeX, and more, Bedrock ensures seamless liquidity movement across different networks.
Community Growth
With 250K+ active users and exponential engagement across social platforms, Bedrock has cultivated one of the most passionate BTCFi communities.
Active Users & Transactions Activity Surge
From January 1, 2025, until the time of writing, the number of uniBTC holders has grown by 40%, with transactions increasing by 547%. Meanwhile, brBTC adoption has skyrocketed, with a 4,965% increase in holders and 13,183% growth in transactions over the same time frame.
Ongoing Innovation & Expanding Cross-Chain Accessibility
The Swap & Deposit feature, launched with Enso’s support on Ethereum and BNB Chain, allows users to mint uniBTC or brBTC directly using ETH, USDT, USDC, BUSD, or DAI in a single transaction, eliminating the need for wrapped assets.
Additionally, Bedrock has strengthened cross-chain bridging, enabling uniBTC transfers across Ethereum, Optimism, Corn, BNB Chain, Mantle, and B2 Mainnet, making it the most comprehensive BTCFi ecosystem.
Calvin Zhou, another Core Contributor at Bedrock, highlighted the significance of this innovation, stating, “With Swap & Deposit, we’re bridging the gap between Bitcoin and DeFi. By enabling the seamless conversion of assets into uniBTC and brBTC in a single transaction, we’ve enhanced capital flow efficiency while ensuring automated liquidity routing across chains. This is a key step in making Bitcoin truly composable within the DeFi landscape.”
As Bedrock moves toward its TGE, it is set to introduce more innovations and developments, creating new opportunities for users and Bitcoin investors to maximize their holdings. With a growing ecosystem and continuous advancements, Bedrock remains focused on expanding BTCFi’s potential.
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NuDEX Announces Closed Beta Mainnet Launch, Merging CEX Efficiency with Self-Custody Security

NuDEX announces the closed beta mainnet launch on March 8th, granting exclusive early access to its advanced decentralized exchange (DEX). This launch delivers a platform designed for high-performance, multi-chain trading, combining the familiar efficiency of a centralized exchange order book with the paramount security of self-custody.
NuDEX Features Tailored for Today’s Crypto Traders:
- Centralized Exchange-Like Order Book: Provides a familiar and efficient trading experience with a robust order book interface, mirroring the functionality of leading centralized exchanges while maintaining complete self-custody.
- Multi-Chain Asset Trading: Enables seamless asset trading across multiple blockchain networks (Ethereum, Bitcoin, Goat, EVM, etc.) from a single platform, removing the need for complex bridging and simplifying cross-chain transactions. Users with assets on multiple networks can manage trades in one place without additional complexity.
- Optimized Execution Speed: NuDEX’s refined matching engine aims to minimize latency and improve trade execution, which is crucial for traders seeking efficient market participation across diverse networks.
- Deep Liquidity Access: The platform integrates robust liquidity pools, striving to provide competitive pricing and reduced slippage for a range of digital assets, including those on various blockchains.
- Enhanced Security Framework: NuDEX prioritizes user asset protection with a security-focused architecture, designed to mitigate risks associated with centralized exchange vulnerabilities.
- User-Controlled Asset Custody: Emphasizing non-custodial trading, NuDEX empowers users with full control over their assets, mitigating the risks of centralized custody failures.
- Community Governance Participation: NuDEX incorporates a governance model that allows token holders to participate in platform development and decision-making.
Exclusive Early Access and Community Celebrations:
In recognition of their valuable contributions during the testnet phase, NuDEX will grant exclusive early access to the closed beta mainnet launch on March 8th to its initial user base. This limited release acknowledges their crucial role in shaping the platform.
“We value the feedback and support of our early users,” stated Caria Wei, CEO of Nuvo, the parent company of NuDEX. “This closed beta launch is a significant milestone, and we’re excited to celebrate with our community. We’re launching a secure and efficient trading environment addressing the demand for seamless multi-chain trading and self-custody, especially in light of the recent Bybit incident.”
To celebrate this milestone, NuDEX is inviting loyal users to participate in a series of engaging activities, including:
- Referral Program: Participants have the opportunity to earn rewards by referring friends to join the NuDEX community.
- Loyalty Point System: Members can accumulate NuStars to qualify for membership in the Galaxy Club. Upon joining, members have the opportunity to exchange their NuStars for a variety of rewards, including exclusive merchandise, trading discounts, and USDT. NuStars are awarded to community members who actively engage on NuDEX’s Telegram and Discord platforms.
- Trading Contests: Participants can take part in trading competitions for a chance to earn rewards.
To learn more about these opportunities and stay updated on the latest news, users can follow NuDEX on their official channels Telegram https://t.me/nudex_official X https://x.com/nudex_official and Discord https://discord.com/invite/nudexofficial.
Public Mainnet Launch and User Engagement:
NuDEX will open its mainnet to the public on March 18th, 2025. The platform will feature trading activities and community engagement initiatives designed to demonstrate its performance and capabilities.
Users can learn more at www.nudex.io.
About NuDEX:
NuDEX combines the familiarity of a centralized exchange order book with the security of user-controlled asset custody. NuDEX offers a cutting-edge decentralized trading experience by combining high-speed off-chain order matching with on-chain settlement, multi-chain functionality, advanced slippage protection, zero-knowledge security, and support for inscription-based assets, all while maintaining self-custodial control for users.
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Saga Launches Liquidity Integration Layer (LIL), Revolutionizing Cross Chain Liquidity

Saga, the Layer 1 platform purpose-built for launching dedicated application-specific blockchains (chainlets), is proud to announce the official launch of its Liquidity Integration Layer (LIL). As the first solution of its kind, LIL addresses liquidity fragmentation in a natively multichain environment, empowering developers to launch innovative Defi projects, primitives, and memecoins with unprecedented ease. This industry-first innovation sets a new standard for scalability and builder accessibility, transforming how decentralized applications are built and scaled.
A New Era for Defi
The Liquidity Integration Layer introduces a groundbreaking liquidity-centric economic model, shifting away from traditional gas-centric frameworks. This innovative approach aligns the interests of users, developers, and token holders by creating a robust liquidity system that facilitates seamless Defi interactions within the Saga ecosystem. By prioritizing liquidity incentives over gas fees, Saga unlocks new possibilities for developers and businesses seeking scalable, cost-efficient solutions.
What Sets LIL Apart?
- Liquidity-Centric Model: Saga’s LIL introduces liquidity as the backbone of its tokenomics. By incentivizing liquidity providers and integrating liquidity rewards directly into its economic model, Saga ensures a thriving Defi ecosystem.
- Optimized for Defi Projects & Primitives: Saga’s LIL enables infinite scalability for multichain Defi, offering developers unparalleled tools to seamlessly integrate liquidity across multiple ecosystems. This “first of its kind” innovation eliminates the traditional bottlenecks of fragmented liquidity, empowering builders to create applications that scale with ease and connect seamlessly to both Saga and the wider crypto ecosystem.
- Unified Liquidity Across Ecosystems: Saga’s innovative liquidity model integrates liquidity across the fragmented crypto ecosystem. By doing so, it ensures that appchains can achieve unmatched scalability with a unified and robust liquidity pool. This approach redefines how Defi applications can grow and thrive in a multichain world, giving developers a unique advantage in building liquidity-rich ecosystems..
Empowering Builders, Benefiting Users
Saga’s LIL is a direct response to the challenges developers face in creating vibrant on-chain economies. It simplifies the process for builders to launch projects, from complex Defi protocols to community-driven memecoins. With LIL, developers can:
- Automatic Connectivity: Instantly connect to all Saga chainlets and other crypto ecosystems without extensive configuration.
- Infinite Scalability: Effortlessly scale applications to handle increased demand, leveraging Saga’s advanced multichain infrastructure.
- Simplified User Experiences: Provide users with seamless and frictionless interactions, where the benefits of multichain ecosystems are automatic and intuitive.
Uniswap V3 as Saga’s Canonical DEX
Uniswap V3, the leading decentralized exchange protocol, is now live as Saga’s canonical DEX. This is the first instance of a canonical Uniswap V3 deployment on an appchain, and the first gasless Uniswap trading experience. This integration ensures robust liquidity provisioning and seamless trading for users and developers building on Saga.
Unifying Defi and Beyond
The launch of LIL is not just about Defi. Saga’s vision extends to transforming the landscape across multiple verticals, including AI and gaming, while empowering a new generation of builders. With liquidity available from day one, twenty trailblazing projects are already part of the LIL Beta Program. These include Metropolis, an AI reality arbitrage protocol, LLC (simNGMI) and Crazy Meme. These early adopters highlight the platform’s ability to foster a thriving, liquidity-rich ecosystem from day one. Looking ahead, Saga is set to introduce additional Defi primitives, such as perpetual contracts, lending protocols and yield optimizers, further solidifying its position as the go-to platform for decentralized innovation. By fostering a liquidity-rich environment, Saga ensures that every chainlet not only thrives but becomes a cornerstone of its respective industry.
A Milestone for Saga
“The launch of the Liquidity Integration Layer is a defining moment for Saga,” said Jin Kwon, Co-Founder of Saga. “We’re breaking new ground in blockchain scalability and utility by putting liquidity at the heart of our token model. This is the next step in our mission to make Saga the ultimate destination for all applications.”
Acknowledgments
Saga extends its gratitude to its key partners, Squid, Oku, Axelar, and Evmos, for their integral roles in supporting the Liquidity Integration Layer. Squid has enabled seamless cross-chain interoperability, enhancing liquidity flow between ecosystems. Oku’s innovative decentralized exchange infrastructure has strengthened Saga’s DeFi capabilities, while Axelar’s secure cross-chain communication protocols have been essential in ensuring reliable connectivity across networks. Evmos has contributed to expanding Saga’s multichain reach, further enhancing cross-ecosystem collaboration. Together, these partners have helped make Saga’s vision of a unified, liquidity-rich multichain ecosystem a reality.
What’sNext Saga?
Saga’s roadmap includes further innovations to enhance the utility of its Liquidity Integration Layer. These developments will continue to solidify Saga’s position as the go-to platform for launching scalable, application-specific chains.
About Saga
Saga is a Layer 1 blockchain designed for developers and businesses seeking to launch their own application-specific blockchains (chainlets). With a focus on scalability, simplicity, and user empowerment, Saga is building the foundation for the next generation of decentralized applications across gaming, AI, Defi, and beyond.
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