In the dynamic world of meme tokens, a new player is set to take the crypto market by storm. Bonus Pepe, the latest sensation inspired by the iconic Pepe the Frog meme, has officially announced the launch of its much-anticipated presale, on Monday Jan 20th, available now at https://bonuspepe.io

With its unique blend of humor, community engagement, and innovative tokenomics, Bonus Pepe is poised to become the next big hit in the meme token space. The project aims to unite crypto enthusiasts, meme lovers, and investors under one digital banner, creating a vibrant and inclusive community.

Bonuspepe has developed:

• A legal opinion from Lemur Legal https://www.lemur.legal/
• A security audit from Solidproof https://solidproof.io
• A security audit from Coinult https://coinsult.net

Why Bonus Pepe?

• Liquidity locked for 6 months
• Great staking rewards
• Transparency at its best

Built for the Community: Bonus Pepe is more than just a meme token; it’s a movement designed to reward and engage its community through exciting incentives, challenges, and giveaways.

Innovative Tokenomics: Featuring a transparent roadmap and deflationary mechanics, Bonus Pepe aims to ensure sustainable growth while maximizing rewards for early investors.

Massive Presale Opportunity: The presale is now live, offering early supporters an exclusive opportunity to get in at the ground floor and join the Pepe revolution before the token hits the open market.

Join the Presale Now!

Investors and meme enthusiasts can participate in the presale by visiting the official website at https://bonuspepe.io. With limited tokens available during this phase, early participants can secure their stake in what promises to be one of the most exciting crypto launches of the year.

What’s Next for Bonus Pepe?

The team behind Bonus Pepe has big plans for the token’s future, including listings on major exchanges, partnerships with influencers, and the launch of an interactive ecosystem that brings utility to the meme token space.

About Bonus Pepe

Bonus Pepe is a meme token that blends the power of internet culture with blockchain technology to create a fun, engaging, and rewarding crypto experience. Inspired by the beloved Pepe the Frog meme, the token is built on the principles of transparency, community, and innovation.

For more information about Bonus Pepe, visit the official website at https://bonuspepe.io and join the conversation on social media, X: https://x.com/bonuspepe, TG: https://t.me/bonuspepe

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UTONIC, the first revenue-sharing restaking layer designed for one billion users on TON and Telegram, is revolutionizing the TON ecosystem with its innovative AVS (Actively Validated Services) partners. As a key milestone, DuckChain, UTONIC’s first AVS partner and the first EVM-compatible solution on TON, has announced the token listing on OKX on January 16th.

This achievement not only highlights the success of UTONIC’s AVS strategy but also represents a critical step in the expansion of UTONIC’s AVS partner ecosystem. UTONIC had announced partnerships with over 10 AVS partners, signaling the start of a robust ecosystem in the TON network.

DuckChain, the first AVS partner of UTONIC, initiated the collaboration by utilizing UTONIC’s robust AVS framework to secure its operations, delivering a revenue stream for uTON (liquidity restaking token) holders. DuckChain has further strengthened the partnership by integrating uTON as a key staking asset in the staking campaign. This integration has created a unique opportunity for uTON holders to earn more yields, making it a highly attractive staking option in the TON ecosystem.

Through the staking campaign, UTONIC has successfully contributed $5 million in TVL to DuckChain. This high-yield opportunity highlights the value of uTON as a highly valuable asset, incentivizing broader participation while maximizing financial benefits for uTON holders. This milestone demonstrates UTONIC’s influence in the TON ecosystem and its commitment to fostering growth with AVS partners.

Users in UITONIC holding uTON gain access to triple benefits:

• Staking Yield: Native yield from TON staking, approximately 3.6% APR.
• Restaking Yield: Shared revenue from AVS security services, ranging between 5%-15% APR.
• Farming Yield: Incentives in the form of UTONIC tokens and other rewards from participating in TON DeFi, Layer2, and DApp scenarios.

By enabling the TON’s native asset and the existing staked assets to secure applications such as sidechains, data availability layers, keeper networks, oracle networks, bridges, UTONIC enhances the scalability and resilience of the TON ecosystem. Projects like DuckChain leverage UTONIC’s AVS framework to meet the security requirements, attract institutional and professional participants, and fuel broader adoption across TON and Telegram, which exemplifies UTONIC’s vital role in the TON ecosystem by driving liquidity, enhancing security, and fostering the growth of the AVS applications.

UTONIC’s AVS has expanded from the TON mainnet to TON’s Layer 2 infrastructure, marking a significant milestone in the platform’s development. As the first UTONIC’s AVS partner and the first EVM-compatible solution on TON, DuckChain has successfully launched on the mainnet, officially introducing UTONIC’s AVS to TON Layer 2 ecosystems.

AVS provides advanced security guarantees and decentralized insurance mechanisms for protocols operating on TON Layer 2s. By delivering tailored protection, UTONIC enhances the scalability, security, and reliability of the Layer 2 ecosystem, fostering a robust environment for innovation and adoption.

Driving the expansion of the UTONIC ecosystem

DuckChain’s listing not only demonstrates the success of UTONIC’s AVS partnerships but also highlights the role in empowering projects in the TON and telegram ecosystem. Applications leverage AVS to meet stricter security standards, attract larger-scale participants, and drive broader adoption of TON and Telegram.

Gus, head of operation of UTONIC, emphasized: “DuckChain’s listing is a significant milestone not just for them, but for UTONIC as well. It demonstrates the potential of AVS to empower innovative solutions in the TON ecosystem. UTONIC is committed to collaborating with leading AVS partners to create a thriving, interconnected TON ecosystem that benefits all users. This is just the beginning of our journey to drive greater adoption and usability for TON.”

UTONIC plans to expand its partnerships and accelerate the ecosystem’s development. By establishing a high standard of security, UTONIC is positioning itself as a cornerstone of the TON blockchain, paving the way for a thriving and innovative future.

Taiko, Ethereum’s first based rollup network, has further committed to full decentralization today by deploying its DAO on Helka testnet. Built in collaboration with Aragon, this is the next step in Taiko’s journey as a fully decentralized extension of Ethereum.

The DAO design will include a multi-threshold multi-sig system that handles both standard and emergency situations. It will also include a Security Council whose members create and approve proposals. Anyone can become a delegate if they gather token stakes from holders.

“Taiko’s vision is to build a rollup as a public good, ensuring Taiko L2 is neither owned nor controlled by any single entity. Achieving true permissionlessness and decentralization is crucial to realizing our shared vision, and we are committed to making this vision a reality,” said Daniel Wang, co-founder of Taiko Labs.

With its optimistic governance structure, proposals are submitted by Security Council members and enter a 7-day veto period. During this time, token holders and delegates can review the proposal and vote on-chain to veto it if they disagree or have concerns. Proposals that don’t reach the veto threshold by the end of the period will be executed with a delay of 7 days.

This veto right by token holders introduces a new level of ownership for the community, moving beyond simple signaling votes, to a more tangible involvement in project decision-making.

“We wanted to ensure a balance between speed and safety. Securing a DAO is vital but it can’t hamper overall community involvement and decentralization. There is also the acknowledgment that DAO participation is not consistent, so we decided to take a different approach by empowering our community to speak up if they see issues with a proposal rather than needing to simply check a box to say they are onboard each time,” explained Daniel.

Taiko’s DAO design has gone to great lengths to ensure security mechanisms surround the proposals. For example, emergency proposals are reserved for situations that require immediate action. Any council member can submit a proposal and a super-majority of council members are required for approval. All details of the proposals are encrypted and become public once they’ve been implemented to avoid the possibility of exploitation of the vulnerability.

The selection of the Security Council members is still underway and will be announced at a later date ahead of the DAO launch on mainnet.

Unstoppable Domains, the largest provider of blockchain-powered domains and digital identities, today announces a partnership with Onchain, an interactive research platform. Onchain is part of the Onchain Foundation, which also runs Lisk and Pass App, providing infrastructure, accessibility, and knowledge to anyone wanting to establish a presence onchain. Together, these partners will oversee the launch of the .ONCHAIN domain extension, with the aim to effect an “onchain revolution” that will transform the web forever.

This collaboration showcases the transformative power of onchain domains via a new digital identity solution that enables supporters to showcase their confidence in Onchain and the future of the decentralized internet. ONCHAIN domains will serve as a distinctive brand signal across the crypto ecosystem, empowering users to become natural ambassadors of Onchain and its community.

“For three decades we’ve been talking about ‘online’, but the future of the web is ‘onchain’,” said Sandy Carter, Chief Operating Officer of Unstoppable Domains. “By harnessing the power of the blockchain, organizations like Onchain are building a new paradigm of secure digital identity, as well as opening up new avenues for brands to engage with audiences and integrate new technologies like artificial intelligence. We can’t wait to get started on making ‘onchain’ as popular as ‘online’ and bring the power of blockchain domains to the whole world.”

With more decentralized services emerging, having a secure, permanent, and verifiable onchain identity is crucial. Unlike traditional online identities, which can be controlled or censored by centralized platforms, onchain identities allow users to retain complete control over their digital presence — positioning them as a key component of the decentralized web’s future rather than just a passing trend.

“We’re committed to making Web3 insights accessible to everyone and advancing the development of real-world blockchain projects,” said Arin Soleymani, Head of Business Development at Onchain. “We know that partnering with a rich ecosystem like Unstoppable Domains stands to bring our services to more users than was ever possible before. We look forward to what we’re going to achieve together.”

Onchain’s mission of bringing financial freedom and true ownership to people everywhere aligns perfectly with the launch of .ONCHAIN domains. Their novel concept of an Insights Marketplace offers a decentralized, collaborative platform for Web3 research, data, and analysis while overcoming the limitations and hazards of traditional research practices. With this platform, onchain provides the knowledge people need to succeed onchain. Combined with the Lisk Layer 2 blockchain as infrastructure and the Pass App smart wallet for access, users have everything they need for their onchain identity.

The .ONCHAIN domain offers holders a comprehensive suite of Web3 capabilities:

• Owning an .ONCHAIN domain gives a user a true digital address while also tapping them into a thriving online community. 
• Onchain is the new online – be the first to upgrade. 
• Users can utilize this easy-to-remember, human-readable address to both send and receive cryptocurrency.
• Domain owners also earn badges based on the number of domains they own. These badges are not just symbols—they’re a testament to a user’s commitment to the Onchain revolution.

As the latest addition to the Unstoppable ecosystem, Onchain joins more than 30 other prominent blockchain organizations, including Blockchain.com, Pudgy Penguins, and more, to strategize for the upcoming 2026 Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) general Top-Level Domain (gTLD) application round.

For more information, please visit: https://unstoppabledomains.com.

About Unstoppable Domains

Launched in 2018, Unstoppable Domains is an onchain domain name provider and digital identity platform working to onboard the world onto the blockchain. Unstoppable Domains offers onchain domains minted on the blockchain that give people full ownership and control of their digital identity, with no renewal fees. With Unstoppable Domains, people can replace lengthy alphanumeric crypto wallet addresses with a human-readable name and log into and transact with more than 865 apps, wallets, exchanges and marketplaces. The company was awarded Fast Company’s “Most Innovative Company” for 2023 and was included on Forbes’ “America’s Best Startup Employers” 2024 list.

About Onchain

Onchain is part of the Onchain Foundation, which stands behind the Lisk blockchain and runs three projects that help bring people onchain by providing infrastructure, access, and knowledge. Lisk offers the world’s most accessible blockchain application platform, PassApp builds the most seamless, safe, and personalized smart wallet, and Onchain conducts use-case-focused research and runs the Insights Marketplace.

Qiro Finance, a leading RWA financing protocol, has joined forces with Plume Network to enable innovative financing use cases on-chain. By integrating Qiro Finance’s credit underwriting and tokenization infrastructure with Plume Network’s modular RWAfi L1 blockchain, Qiro Finance aims to tokenize up to $50M in private credit assets by the end of 2025, primarily focusing on fintech asset originators. This milestone underscores Qiro Finance and Plume Network’s commitment to scaling private credit markets on-chain. Qiro Finance and Plume Network are backed by prominent investors such as Alliance, CMT Digital, Escape Velocity, Trident Digital, and Druid Ventures.

Qiro is building credit underwriting infrastructure for RWA financing. Through its distributed credit underwriting infrastructure, Qiro will empower RWA financing platforms on the Plume network with seamless access to off-chain credit data, comprehensive credit risk assessments, and real-time risk monitoring.

Qiro is starting with its first use case i.e. structured debt to fintech originators. Qiro will tokenize fintech loan portfolios by integrating their asset tokenization module on Plume’s blockchain. These loans will be underwritten using Qiro’s distributed underwriting infrastructure. Lending pools deployed on Plume will feature Qiro’s tranching structure, with senior and junior tranches, allowing investors to choose risk-reward profiles tailored to their preferences.

Further, Qiro can enable innovative RWA financing use cases such as DePIN financing, embedded financing, trade finance, and many more. Qiro aims to become the de facto credit underwriting infrastructure for different RWA financing use cases on the Plume network.

Transforming Credit Underwriting for RWAs with a Distributed Approach

The partnership between Qiro and Plume tackles a key challenge in RWA financing: credit defaults and losses stemming from opaque underwriting practices. Qiro’s underwriting infrastructure leverages a data-driven approach and distributed risk evaluation, ensuring transparent on-chain risk management.

“Qiro’s mission is to improve the current state of tokenized private credit through enterprise-grade credit underwriting infrastructure. We are excited to partner with Plume network which enables us to onboard private credit assets on-chain at scale,” said Akshay Poshatwar, CEO of Qiro Finance.

About Qiro Finance

Qiro Finance is building credit underwriting infrastructure for RWA financing. Starting with the private credit use case, by tokenizing fintech loan portfolios and leveraging distributed credit underwriting, Qiro provides access to fixed-yield opportunities. Qiro is backed by leading crypto investors such as Alliance, CMT Digital, Escape Velocity, Trident Digital & Druid Ventures.

For more information, users can visit www.qiro.finance.

About Plume Network

Plume is the first public L1 blockchain purpose-built for RWAfi, enabling the rapid adoption and demand-driven integration of real-world assets. With 180+ projects built on the network, Plume offers a composable, EVM-compatible environment for onboarding and managing diverse real-world assets. Coupled with an end-to-end tokenization engine and a network of financial infrastructure partners, Plume simplifies asset onboarding and enables seamless DeFi integration for RWAs so anyone can tokenize real-world assets, distribute them globally, and make them useful for native crypto users.

Users can learn more at https://plumenetwork.xyz

The ARMswap team is thrilled to announce the launch of its 1st version of its DeFi protocol. The web3 world is booming with numerous layer-1 and layer-2 blockchains, each having their unique algorithms and capabilities. However, their closed architecture hinders seamless interaction and information flow between networks, creating inefficiencies. ARMswap’s launch addresses this fundamental inefficiency in the current blockchain architecture and introduces a more optimized version of the multi-directional cross-chain swaps and bridges.

Simplifying Cross-Chain Transactions

“The fragmentation of blockchain networks has been a critical issue, and users were compelled to navigate through various DEXs and third-party bridges to perform a single cross-chain transaction,” notes the CTO of ARMswap. “ARMswap’s launch represents a watershed moment in addressing this fragmentation that has constrained Defi’s evolution.”

ARMswap’s architecture, validated through rigorous security audits by the leading Blockchain security firm Hashlock, combines advanced cryptographic protection for user funds. ARMswap’s protocol delivers secure and rapid swap/bridge operations, setting new industry benchmarks for transaction processing efficiency.

The platform supports 31 blockchains and their native coins in its V1 launch in Jan 2025, with plans for expansion to include more blockchains every quarter.

In V2, ARMswap will integrate with protocols like Chainlink, Axelar network, Layer zero, Wormhole, etc., to provide extensive coverage of EVM & non-EVM chains. In V3, Armswap will introduce its own framework for relayers and oracles for seamless interoperability across Web3.

ARMSP Fair Launch

ARMswap is launching its utility token, ARMSP, in Jan 2025, incentivizing liquidity providers to actively participate in the ecosystem and to share platform and pool returns with the platform participants.

ARMswap is also releasing its DeFi Mobile App (IOS & Android) in March 2025, enabling users to connect their existing wallets and perform swap transactions and participate in liquidity pools and rewards.

Limited Supply

Join the ARMswap V1 platform and participate in the ARMSP token Fair Launch on 13th Jan 2025, with a limited supply of 400 million tokens out of 1.25 billion max supplies. Early participants can enjoy bonuses and earn rewards through the ARMswap MVP program. After a 12-month vesting period, ARMSP will be listed on all major exchanges globally.

About ARMswap:

ARMswap UAB simplifies cross-chain asset transfers and brings the power of Web3 and the de-centralization of blockchains into our daily lives and businesses.

Website: www.armswap.com

Fiamma, a pioneer in BitVM2 technology, has secured strategic investment from Babylon Labs to advance the shared vision of a Bitcoin-secured decentralized world. The initiative focuses on developing the software solution for the first Trust-Minimized Bitcoin Bridges to cosmos chains in the ecosystem. These bridges achieve unparalleled security by pioneering the integration of zero-knowledge technology into Bitcoin through the innovative BitVM2 paradigm. This effort aims to unlock the untapped potential of 21M BTC, enabling Bitcoin to transcend its traditional limitations and interact seamlessly with other ecosystems.

This integration is more than just a bridge—it’s a step toward redefining Bitcoin’s utility and efficiency within the digital economy. By enabling innovative solutions built on Bitcoin’s inherent strengths, the collaboration sets the stage for breakthroughs that will reshape how Bitcoin is utilized across programmable blockchains and beyond.

Fiamma: BitVM2 Pioneer

In November 2024, Fiamma launched the alpha testnet for Fiamma Bridge, the first BitVM2-powered trust-minimized Bitcoin bridge, along with the devnet for Bitcoin’s first ZK verification layer utilizing BitVM2. These groundbreaking innovations mark the first implementations of BitVM2, a technology that not only scales Bitcoin but also enables seamless, pragmatically trustless interactions with other programmable blockchains.

Fiamma has pioneered the development and implementation of the most efficient and compact verifiers in Bitcoin Script, including Fflonk and Groth16, setting a new standard for optimized ZK verification. This achievement lays the foundation for future advancements in ZK technology, with a commitment to further innovation and refinement.

Babylon Protocol: The Leading Trustless Bitcoin Staking Solution

Babylon Labs, which develops software solutions enabling new native use cases for Bitcoin, including Bitcoin’s largest staking protocol with over 57,000 BTC staked through it (equivalent to $6 billion in TVL), is helping transform the perception about Bitcoin’s utility through this novel trustless staking technology that allows Bitcoin holders to mobilize their BTC to secure other proof-of-stake systems while receiving additional programmatic rewards.

Key Milestones in the Integration

After months of technical discussions and collaboration, the two teams have outlined two key milestones for their integration:

1. Trust-Minimized Bridge: A transformative solution that activates BTC’s asset potential, providing holders with more options and trustless participation in DeFi, PayFi, and other use cases on any chain without security concerns.
2. Future Innovations Beyond the Bridge: Building on the foundation of the Trust-Minimized Bridge, the integration is designed to pave the way for advanced solutions that enhance Bitcoin’s utility and capital efficiency, unlocking its role in the broader financial and decentralized landscape.

The integration will initially focus on developing the Trust-Minimized Bridge, combining the strengths of both parties to create high-impact, high-quality solutions that set a new standard for Bitcoin-based interoperability.

Trust-Minimized BTC Bridge

Based on the BitVM2 paper, the definition of “Trust-Minimized” is the existence of one active rational operator and rational challengers.

This means that:

1. As long as there is 1 honest challenger, the safety of the Bridge is established;
2. As long as there is 1 honest operator, the liveness of the Bridge is established.

Based on this trust assumption, Fiamma and Babylon Labs are working together to research and develop software for a Trust-minimized bridge by ensuring users retain custody of their assets, with the following parameters:

1. Peg-In (Deposit) Safety: If the B-BTC is minted on Babylon chain, then the same amount of BTC has been locked on the Bitcoin network
2. Peg-In Liveness: If the user has locked some amount of BTC on the Bitcoin network following the bridge protocol, then the user can self-mint the same amount of B-BTC on Babylon chain within a finite known time bound.
3. Peg-Out (Withdraw) Safety: If the BTC is unlocked on Bitcoin, then the same amount of B-BTC has been burnt on the Babylon chain
4. Peg-Out Liveness: If the user has burnt some amount of B-BTC on Babylon chain following the bridge protocol, then the user can unlock the same amount of BTC on the Bitcoin network within a finite known time bound.

The system leverages the following key components to ensure the above security properties.

Sidechain Modules:

• On-Chain Bitcoin Light Client
• Bridge Contract
• Wrapped BTC Contract

Bitcoin Modules:

• ZK Light Client Networks (Bitcoin & Sidechain)
• BitVM2-based Snark Verification on Bitcoin
• BitVM2 Transaction Graph

Off-Chain Module:

• Event Monitor
• Relayer Network
• Multi-Operators
• Fungible Liquidity Provider
• Permissionless Challenge
• Proof Generation
• Proof Aggregation

For detailed information on the bridge’s architecture and security, check out our docs and stay tuned for our upcoming blog series.

About Fiamma

Fiamma is unlocking real-world use cases for Bitcoin, transforming it into a dynamic asset and the foundation for a decentralized internet and financial system. Backed by Lightspeed Faction and L2IV, Fiamma leads innovation with the Fiamma Bridge and Fiamma Layer, the first products to implement BitVM2. These foundational technologies are just the beginning, as Fiamma continues to develop protocols that expand Bitcoin’s potential across programmable blockchains and real-world applications. With a growing network of strategic partners, including Babylon, BOB, Satlayer, and RiscZero, Fiamma is shaping the future of decentralized systems.

About Babylon Labs

Babylon Labs focuses on Bitcoin security-sharing protocols with a vision of building a Bitcoin-secured decentralized world. The latest software development is the world’s first trustless and self-custodial Bitcoin staking protocol, which enables Bitcoin holders to stake their BTC on other decentralized systems such as PoS chains, L2s, Data Availability (DA) layers, etc, enabling stakers to receive staking rewards without the need for third-party custody, bridge solutions, or wrapping services. The greater idea is to combine the high security and wide adoption of Bitcoin with the efficiency and scalability of PoS systems, increasing Bitcoin’s utility.

Lava Network, a protocol coordinating dapp and AI agent traffic on any blockchain, is announcing the listing of its $LAVA utility token on ByBit, KuCoin, Gate, and MEXC with trading beginning today, Thursday, January 9, 2025, at 10:00 AM UTC.

Lava is a novel protocol providing users with a fast and reliable experience interacting with blockchain apps. At the heart of the system is the LAVA ($LAVA) token, which routes user traffic, such as DeFi transactions and data queries, between wallets, data providers, and blockchains. LAVA holders are integral to the network, staking their tokens to direct traffic to the fastest and most reliable providers. This drives superior performance and scalability across 40+ chains, with Lava processing over 100 billion transaction requests to date, making LAVA an essential tool for maintaining a high-performing network with minimal downtime.

Key integrations with Lava Network include leading dApps and enterprises such as Keplr, Paraswap, Axelar, and Hypernative, all of which depend on LAVA to keep their user traffic flowing smoothly and efficiently.

Strong Fundamentals Behind $LAVA

Lava’s rapid growth is backed by its robust fundamentals. Since its Mainnet pre-launch in late July 2024, the network has secured over $3.5 million in ARR and $1m+ in onchain revenue. Its tokenomics model fosters long-term value: LAVA’s supply is capped at 1 billion tokens, with no inflationary mechanisms. All investor and team allocations are locked until 2026. LAVA’s tokenomics include a monthly burn mechanism that dynamically adjusts to attract more data providers to the network, with 1.5% of the total token supply burned so far.

Lava also offers a first-of-its-kind revenue-sharing model where contributors can potentially earn rewards directly in the native tokens of supported blockchains. Over $1 million is currently being distributed in native tokens such as AXL, NEAR, and USDC, to LAVA stakers and data providers for securing and optimizing the protocol. Staking rewards can be explored at pools.lavanet.xyz, offering users a direct incentive to participate in the network’s growth.

“Blockchains are digital cities with their own economies,” said Amir Aaronson, Head of the Lava Foundation. “As humans and AI agents increasingly move onchain, they need reliable roads to carry their transactions and data. $LAVA powers these roads, ensuring the free flow of digital commerce. Owning a piece of the Lava Network is like owning a share in the infrastructure that keeps these cities running.”

Magma Devs, a contributor to Lava, raised $15M from prominent investors such as Hashkey, Tribe, and Jump, while Lava Foundation secured over $11M in a private token round from leading founders and community members from Cosmos, Polkadot, Filecoin, and NEAR. Lava is positioned as the protocol managing traffic from AI agents and dapps on every blockchain.

For more information, users can visit lavanet.xyz.

About Lava Network

Lava Network enables 24/7 access to blockchain apps, with minimal downtime.

Lava is a protocol which coordinates traffic from AI agents, apps and wallets on every blockchain. Lava aggregates RPC providers and directs the flow of transactions and data queries such as your wallet balance, based on the speed and reliability of the provider. The protocol has secured $3.5m+ in revenue, with chains and apps like NEAR, Starknet, Filecoin, and Axelar already paying LAVA stakers and providers $1m+ to offer ultra-reliable service.

Emperor DEX is set to launch on the 15th of January 2025. Emperor DEX is a revolutionary decentralized exchange on Solana that sets new standards for transparency, functionality, and community rewards. Built by traders for traders, it’s more than just a platform—it’s a hub for advanced tools, real-time analytics, and a community-first approach. With Emperor DEX, the majority of profits flow back to the users through innovative tokenomics and $PEN rewards, redefining what a DeFi ecosystem can achieve.

Key Features:

• Real-time trading tools: Solana Heatmaps, Whale Alerts, and Token Lifecycle Predictions. 
• Community-centric rewards: NFTs with fee discounts, reward boosts, and profit-sharing. 
• Low fees, advanced functionality, and unparalleled transparency to elevate your trading experience.

Recent Milestones

• Core DEX features complete, beta demo live.
• Developed NFT utility for fee discounts and rewards for locking in tokens.
• Partnerships established with influencers and crypto communities.
• Active community growth

About the Team:

Our team consists of blockchain pioneers with contributions to Cosmos, Hedera, Nexo, and Ethereum. With expertise in building arbitrage bots, trading algorithms, and DeFi platforms since 2018, we previously developed PokerStars’ first crypto casino, later acquired post-launch. Emperor is our first community-driven project, aimed at redefining DEX functionality.

Launch Details:

• ICO Date: January 15th, 2025 https://linktr.ee/emperordex
• CEX Listing: Planned for the end of January/beginning of February 2025. Mexc, Bitget, Gate.io and Bitmart.
• TGE: Immediately after ICO.

Partners & Backers:

Strategic partnerships with Solana-focused communities, influencers, and advisory support from blockchain veterans tied to Binance, Nexo, and Hedera.

Launchpads:

• Pinksale (confirmed)
• Kommunitas (confirmed)
• Additional platforms to be announced

Tokenomics:

• Total Supply: 500M $PEN
• ICO Price: $0.06 
• Community Rewards: 71% 
• Vesting: Designed for long-term stability.

Available Materials:

Whitepaper: https://wp.emperor.so/
Documents: https://docs.emperor.so/

Connect with us:
Telegram: https://t.me/emperordex
Twitter: https://x.com/Emperoronsol
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emperor.dex/
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/emperordex

Cactus Custody, a leader in the Web3 sector, has released its 2024 annual performance. The company achieved significant growth and innovation by focusing intensely on security and compliance.

Performance Highlights

• 177 New Institutional Clients: Expanded customer base
• $4 Billion AUC: Increased assets under custody
• 56 Blockchains Supported: Broader digital asset coverage
• 14 New DeFi Connectors: Including the Bitcoin ecosystem
• 150 million daily transactions: Enhanced processing capacity
• Oasis OTC Settlement Launched: Improved settlement services
• SOC 2 Type II Certified: Partnered with Deloitte to build trust
• $147 Million BTC Staked: Through the Babylon Cap2 initiative
• Hedgeweek Asia-Pacific Award: Recognized as Custodian of the Year

The above arrangement is in no particular order

Strategic Partnerships

In 2024, partnerships were formed with leading companies to strengthen the ecosystem:

• Elven: Enhanced digital asset auditing
• Blocknative: Improved real-time insights and MEV protection
• Tenderly: Increased on-chain visibility
• Victory Securities: Established institutional-grade custody bridge
• InvestaX: Promoted real-world asset tokenization (RWA)
• RedotPay: Boosted payment settlement efficiency and compliance

DeFi Innovations

Cactus Custody advanced in DeFi by collaborating with CoreDAO for a Layer-1 solution combining Bitcoin’s resilience with Ethereum’s flexibility. BTC staking was streamlined through Cactus Link, and as an exSat mainnet validator, network security, and interoperability were enhanced. Partnerships with CKB and Meson Finance introduced ccBTC custody, ensuring a 1:1 Bitcoin reserve and optimizing idle BTC usage.

Trust and Compliance

A partnership with Vistra was established to offer top-tier trust services for high-net-worth investors and family offices, reinforcing compliance and security frameworks. This alliance solidified Cactus Custody’s reputation as a reliable digital asset custodian.

Service and Technology Expansion

Innovation in off-exchange settlements was led by collaboration with Bitget, which protected funds in Oasis buffer accounts and enabled automatic settlements. Support was extended to 56 public blockchains and 173 tokens, including EVM and non-EVM networks. New BTC Ordinals connectors and rare-Satoshi extraction technology were introduced, enabling direct BTC staking to DeFi, optimizing gas fees, and simplifying transactions, with plans for further expansion.

Honors and Certifications

Cactus Custody was honored with several awards and certifications in 2024:

• Hedgeweek Asia-Pacific Custodian of the Year
• ISO 27001, 27701, and 9001 Certifications: Demonstrating expertise in information security, data protection, and quality management
• SOC 2 Type 2 Audit Completed with Deloitte: Reinforcing trustworthiness
• MAS Temporary Exemption: Continued provision of digital payment token custody services in Singapore

Looking Ahead to 2025

Cactus Custody remains committed to “Security First, Integrity Always” and plans for 2025, which include launching advanced technologies, forming new strategic partnerships, and attracting more institutional clients. Gratitude is extended to all partners for their support, with anticipation for continued growth and innovation in the digital asset industry.

About Cactus Custody

Cactus Custody is a premier digital asset custody provider offering secure, compliant, and efficient asset management solutions for global institutional clients. Leveraging advanced technology and extensive industry expertise, Cactus Custody drives the development and innovation of the Web3 ecosystem.