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Blockchain Will Become “Obsolete” Says George Friedman

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George Friedman, a respected geopolitical forecaster, believes that blockchain technology will become ‘obsolete’ over time. 

Can Blockchain Encryption Be Broken Through Quantum Computing?

George Friedman’s negative attitude shown towards blockchain technology has proven to be rather unpopular. Most critics of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies have yet to turn their skepticism to blockchain technology, as these critics believe that blockchain is still a revolutionary technology.

According to a CNBC account of a discussion with Friedman, he adamantly said:

“I’ve never known any encryption technology not to be broken.”

A common fear in the cryptocurrency community is that quantum computing will break blockchain once and for all.

However, some scientists have said that quantum computing is not as powerful and accessible as the media makes it out to be.

There are probably less quantum computers in our world today than the fingers on your hand. Current quantum computers require temperatures near absolute zero (-273 Celcius) to run effectively, destroying any possibility of consumer quantum chips anytime soon.

Additionally, scientists have been slow in the development of quantum technologies, with a lack of milestones and goals to show for it.

Bitcoin has a simple, yet effective system of consensus, that has not been broken in over eight years. Scientists also believe that some, if not most blockchains, will be able to hold their ground against hypothetically strong quantum computers, disregarding any fears of any blockchain ‘cracks.’

Friedman has long held opinions and beliefs that contradict those held by the masses. He is a revolutionary and radical thinker if you will, with the statements given to CNBC being no exception.

Even if Friedman’s statements hold some value, speculation regarding blockchain technology may be out of Friedman’s expertise as it is likely that his knowledge of blockchain technology is lackluster.

Bearish Sentiment Yet Positive News?

This unpopular opinion held by George Friedman has further contributed to a slew of negative sentiment thrown towards the cryptocurrency market recently. With last month’s ‘rat poison squared’ comment from Warren Buffett being a key example of this sentiment. 

Despite bearish trends, it is not like all news regarding the industry has been all that bad.

Earlier this week, the SEC clarified that they will not be treating popular cryptocurrency, Ethereum, as a security, minimizing fears about regulatory damage. This announcement caused the cryptocurrency market to jump by over 10% within an hour, allowing for prices to recover temporarily.

Additionally, Coinbase announced the launch of their index fund, mainly aimed at institutional investors. This index fund is yet another fiat onramp that allows traditional institutions and individuals to get involved in the cryptocurrency market.

Many analysts in the cryptocurrency space still hold high hopes for the industry. This belief is a direct contradiction to the downward price trends seen since the start of 2018. Tom Lee, Ted Rogers, and Robert Sluymer are just a few of the many key industry leaders who believe that prices are set to rise very shortly.

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Moonrock Capital Joins Echo as Group Lead, Democratizing Access To Early-Stage Deal Flow

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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Aibit Launches AI-Powered Trading Insights for Enhanced Decision-Making

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Aibit crypto exchange has just launched a new suite of AI-driven trading insights, designed to empower users with data-rich, actionable insights right at their fingertips. By analyzing real-time market trends, community sentiment, and strategic movements by major players, Aibit aims to help users make well-informed trading decisions with ease.

Insightful Metrics for Smarter Strategies

Aibit’s platform now includes a range of data categories that simplify complex market dynamics:

  • AI Score: Aibit’s proprietary AI Score ranks tokens based on a combination of factors including market performance, trading volume, and predictive analysis, helping users quickly identify top-performing assets and potential market movers.
  • Smart Signals: This feature provides timely alerts on trending tokens and market movements, allowing users to stay ahead of potential shifts.
  • Hot Narratives: Identify trending themes and sectors to align with the most promising market opportunities.
  • Smart Buys: Track tokens that are gaining attention from significant investors or high-volume traders.
  • VC Moves: See where venture capital investments are flowing, with insights on changes in major holdings.
  • Top KOLs and KOL Calls: Gain insight into the most influential voices in the crypto space with rankings of key opinion leaders (KOLs) on X (formerly Twitter). View the top tokens being discussed by KOLs, ranked by sentiment score, so you can gauge market sentiment in real time.
  • Top Gainers: Easily identify the largest gainers among the top 300 cryptocurrencies, based on 24-hour price movements. This feature lets users spot high-performing tokens and capitalize on upward trends.

Each of these metrics is tailored to provide a clear and concise view of critical market data, from price movement and market cap to volume trends. Aibit’s data-rich, user-friendly dashboard brings complex information into focus, empowering both novice and experienced traders to make confident decisions.

Revolutionizing the User Experience

Designed with user accessibility in mind, Aibit’s AI-powered insights streamline complex data points into a user-friendly format. Now, users can assess market trends, monitor strategic buying patterns, and gauge key influencers’ rankings directly from Aibit’s dashboard, transforming the trading experience into a truly intelligent process.

“AI is transforming the way we trade,” said Carlos Yang, COO of Aibit. “We believe that advanced AI trading technology should be accessible to everyone. Aibit is breaking down barriers, empowering traders of all levels to succeed.”

Join the Future of AI-Driven Trading

This release marks a significant step forward in Aibit’s commitment to providing users with cutting-edge tools and data, helping them make smarter decisions and uncover hidden opportunities. With AI-driven insights, Aibit is making the future of trading accessible to everyone.

Aligned with Aibit’s commitment to pioneering AI-driven trading solutions, we are also focused on continuously enhancing the trading experience. As part of this effort, we’ve launched the Take Profit/Stop Loss (TP/SL) function of futures trading, now live and ready for use. This powerful feature allows users to set TP/SL orders directly when placing Limit, Market, or Conditional orders, providing greater flexibility in managing risks. Traders can apply TP/SL to an entire position or specific order quantities, giving them precise control over partial exits. With these tools, users can effectively lock in profits or minimize losses, even in volatile markets.

For a smarter trading experience with powerful AI insights, please download and experience.

About Aibit

Founded in 2023 and headquartered in Singapore, Aibit is a global cryptocurrency exchange that offers an extensive array of trading services. By integrating cutting-edge AI technology with blockchain, Aibit delivers a smarter trading experience tailored to user needs. With 24/7 customer support, Aibit ensures a seamless and convenient trading experience for over 1 million users worldwide.

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