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What SegWit Means for Bitcoin, Bitfinex, Lightning Network

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SegWit Adoption

SegWit adoption has been steadily rising since its release in August 2017, albeit not as quickly as some would like. The problem is that it has to happen piece by piece, with each wallet, exchange, or other service provider rolling out the compatible address itself. Because each organization has both its own type of process — as well as its own issues — SegWit adoption has not happened overnight.

This phenomenon explains why the number of SegWit transactions still vary, accounting for between 10 to 20% of total transactions — though that percentage is set to increase. The protocol has already garnered some impressive results: As of today, February 20th, SegWit transactions account for almost 14% of the total — it peaked a few weeks ago when the transactions made up more than 18% of the total for the first time since activation.

As noted above, that percentage is likely to increase soon with announcements today from global leading exchanges Coinbase and Bitfinex confirming their adoptions of SegWit. Among other notable providers that have unrolled the protocol are: Shapeshift, Ledger wallet, TREZOR, Samourai wallet, and Edge Wallet. Several others have deployed SegWit, too, like the Kraken exchange and the CoinMall marketplace. 

Bitfinex

As for users of SegWit enabled exchanges like Bitfinex, the most noticeable changes in the short term will be, simply, a more efficient transaction process, with decreased transaction fees and improved speed — as a result of being able to fit more SegWit transactions in Bitcoin blocks. According to the company’s blog post today, the SegWit implementation means Bitfinex users “can benefit from lower BTC withdrawal fees (approximately 15%) and improved processing times on transactions across the Bitcoin network.”

Bitfinex CEO Paolo Ardoino puts it as follows:

“As a premier exchange, Bitfinex is committed to improving its market-leading offering for our loyal and discerning customers. SegWit provides not only an immediate benefit for users but also a foundation for future Bitcoin development. By supporting SegWit addresses, Bitfinex is tackling three of the biggest crypto-enthusiast concerns: transaction fees, transaction speed, and total network capacity. We are delighted that through this implementation we can provide our customers with bitcoin withdrawal fees that are up to 20 percent lower, as well as faster-than-ever transaction speeds.”

Lightning Network

In the context of the Bitcoin scaling issues, it’s important to discuss the development of another promising concept: Lightning Network (LN). Being initially introduced with the aim to, simply, make the Bitcoin network more useful, LN is a decentralized network of payment channels which permit users to make micropayments between two parties without the need to broadcast directly to the blockchain. As a result, transaction fees are decreased and the speed of the whole payment process is too.

Cryptocurrency idealists have envisioned Bitcoin becoming a sort of “free banking” system from the start. Consider LN in that context: Just like people don’t have to carry around weights of gold to engage in commerce, Bitcoin users need not clear all transactions “on-chain” to enjoy the benefits of the digital currency. With LN, they can transact using the network and clear their balances on the underlying blockchain — just like how people exchange gold-backed notes with banks. The most exciting part, in this example, is that rather than needing to rely on an intermediary bank, LN permits people to act on their own.

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Connamara Technologies EP3 Powers Innovative DeFi Market for Figure Markets

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Connamara Technologies, the leader in fully-integrated end-to-end exchange technology, is pleased to announce that its EP3 exchange infrastructure solution is the technology choice of Figure Markets, a leader in decentralized finance. Figure Markets successfully launched its innovative DeFi marketplace on March 20, 2024.

Figure Markets is Building the Exchange for Everything

Figure Markets is democratizing finance through the blockchain by building an exchange for everything – a decentralized custody marketplace for crypto, stocks, bonds, credit and more. The exchange combines leverage, margining, and liquidity with extensive borrowing options and unique investment opportunities. Decentralized custody ensures that exchange members have control of their own assets and data.

In February 2025, Figure Markets launched the first interest-bearing transferable stablecoin (YLDS) native to a public blockchain, registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

EP3 is Powering a New Breed of Exchanges

EPS is a cloud-first, end-to-end exchange and clearing solution seamlessly integrating all key functions into a single, robust platform, including market access, market-data distribution, order matching and execution, exchange operations and administration, risk management, market surveillance, regulatory reporting, clearing, and settlement.

It is purpose-built for the next generation of exchanges and marketplaces, with technology that is quick-to-market, cost-accessible, and easily adaptable to traditional asset classes as well as new asset classes. These include equities, futures, crypto, tokenized assets, events, sports, and more.

EP3 is powering exchanges around the globe, including predictions exchange ForecastEx (a wholly-owned subsidiary of Interactive Brokers), Brazilian tokenized equities exchange BEE4, and digital assets infrastructure platform ZeroHash.

Figure Markets Head of Product – Exchange Randy Myers: “We’re impressed by Connamara’s ability to meet our exacting requirements with EP3 and deliver customized exchange technology tailored to our self-custody model. As Figure Markets expands its product offerings and customer base, we expect to lean on EP3 to help accelerate our growth.”

Connamara Technologies CEO Jim Downs: “It’s a privilege to work with the team at Figure Markets. They are a team of professionals that are bridging the gap between DeFI and TradFi. We are grateful for their trust. We’ve enjoyed the challenge of working together to build this exciting new marketplace and look forward to witnessing their continued success.”

About Connamara Technologies and EP3

Connamara Technologies is the only provider of end-to-end, cloud-first fully-integrated exchange infrastructure technology, empowering new and existing exchanges to operate with exceptional efficiency and reliability via its EP3 exchange and clearing platform. Engineered for the evolving needs of the next generation of exchanges and marketplaces, EP3 is shaping the future of financial markets.

About Figure Markets

Figure Markets is democratizing finance through blockchain. The company is building the exchange for everything – a decentralized custody marketplace for crypto, stocks, bonds, credit, and more. By offering best-in-class leverage, margin trading, and liquidity, Figure Markets provides members with extensive borrowing options and unique investment opportunities. With its decentralized custody exchange, it puts members in control of their own assets and data, disintermediating legacy brokers, exchanges and lenders.

Figure Markets is backed by leading venture capital firms and strategic partners, including Jump Crypto, Pantera, Distributed Global, Faction Lightspeed, NewForm Capital and CMT Digital. Figure Markets was founded by a seasoned team of entrepreneurs and operators from TradFi, fintech, and DeFi, including Mike Cagney and June Ou.

This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy the foregoing securities. Registration with the SEC means that the SEC has made the offering effective. The SEC has not approved or disapproved these securities, nor have they passed upon the accuracy or adequacy of this offering.

For more information about Figure Markets, visit www.figuremarkets.com
For more information about Connamara, visit www.connamara.tech

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MEY Network Announces Property Token Offering NFTs to Revolutionize Real Estate Ownership

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MEY Network has announced the launch of its Property Token Offering (PTO) NFTs, a blockchain-based solution designed to facilitate fractional ownership of high-value real estate assets across global markets.

The initiative aims to increase accessibility to premium real estate by allowing individuals to invest in tokenized property shares. Each PTO NFT represents a verified fraction of a real-world property, offering holders exposure to potential rental income, capital appreciation, and the ability to trade their assets on supported secondary marketplaces.

Real estate has traditionally been accessible only to institutional investors and high-net-worth individuals,” said a spokesperson for MEY Network. “With PTO NFTs, we are introducing a model that broadens access while leveraging blockchain for transparency and liquidity.

Key Features of PTO NFTs include:

  • Fractional Ownership: Users can invest in property shares at significantly lower entry points compared to traditional real estate.
  • Income Potential: Holders may receive a portion of rental distributions, depending on property performance.
  • Liquidity: Tokenized shares are tradeable on compatible NFT marketplaces, allowing flexible entry and exit.
  • Global Reach: Over 40 tokenized properties are currently available across major cities worldwide.

Whitelist Access for Early Participants

To coincide with the launch, MEY Network has opened a limited whitelist round. Participants in this phase will gain early access to select property offerings and benefit from initial pricing not available after the public launch. Additional incentives include potential staking rewards and ecosystem-based benefits.

About MEY Network

MEY Network is a decentralized real-world asset (RWA) platform focused on tokenizing global real estate. The platform provides infrastructure for secure, compliant, and transparent property investments through blockchain technology. With its PTO NFT model, MEY Network aims to bridge the gap between traditional real estate and the emerging digital asset economy.

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Space and Time Launches on Mainnet to Power a New Generation of Data-Driven Crypto Apps

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Microsoft-backed Space and Time is the blockchain for ZK-proven data.

Space and Time, the Microsoft-backed blockchain for zero-knowledge (ZK)-proven data, is live on its public, permissionless mainnet.

Space and Time is designed to deliver ZK-proven data to smart contracts to power a new generation of data-driven crypto applications. It indexes data from other major blockchains, including Ethereum, and stores it across a decentralized network of database validators. Developers can access, query ZK-prove and connect this data back to their smart contract using Proof of SQL, Space and Time’s sub-second ZK coprocessor for SQL database queries.

“Prior to Space and Time, onchain applications had no way to query basic user data from a database of blockchain activity without introducing security risks and tampering. In addition, enterprises had no way to securely connect their cloud databases with smart contracts. Today we’re thrilled to announce the mainnet launch of Space and Time, which will empower developers to build sophisticated, data-driven onchain applications secured by cryptographic proofs,” said Scott Dykstra, Contributor #001 at Space and Time.

Smart contracts today can’t natively access historical, cross-chain or offchain data, which limits the complexity of onchain apps. Chainlink pioneered external data access for smart contracts with secure oracles and cross-chain messaging, solving key pieces of the context problem. The next wave of onchain innovation—spanning everything from dynamic financial instruments to data-rich AI agents and tokenized real-world systems—will require a trustless database layer for complex data retrieval. Space and Time enables this with a verifiable, decentralized database network that gives smart contracts the ability to query the full history of Ethereum and beyond.

“Smart contracts need context to make decisions, whether it’s real-time market data, cross-chain messaging or historical onchain activity. Chainlink provides the connective tissue for data to move securely across systems, and Space and Time brings powerful new compute capabilities that complement that vision. Together, we’re pushing the boundaries of what developers can build onchain,” said Sergey Nazarov, Co-Founder of Chainlink.

Space and Time was created by MakeInfinite Labs, a frontier protocol research lab that is backed by Microsoft and working alongside major financial institutions. In addition to its work on Space and Time, the firm has developed key technologies to the broader crypto ecosystem, such as Proof of SQL, Blitzar, an Elastic Network ZK Chain for Space and Time, and Chainlink DeFi Yield Index.

“At MakeInfinite Labs, we’re focused on building foundational infrastructure to enable the next generation of crypto applications. Contributing core technologies like Proof of SQL and the original architecture of Space and Time is part of that vision. We’re excited to see the ecosystem take this work forward and unlock new possibilities for verifiable, data-driven applications,” said Nate Holiday, CEO of MakeInfinite Labs & Co-Founder of Space and Time.

Space and Time is secured by a decentralized set of validators, and anyone can contribute to the network by providing high-quality datasets, staking or running a validator node.

About Space and Time

Space and Time is the blockchain for ZK-proven data, which enables smart contracts to trustlessly access and compute over data from any chain or source. Powered by Proof of SQL, a sub-second ZK coprocessor, Space and Time empowers developers to build more intelligent, data-rich applications with verifiable data.

About MakeInfinite Labs

MakeInfinite Labs is a frontier protocol research lab contributing to some of the most prominent protocols and ecosystems across crypto, including the creation of Space and Time. MakeInfinite Labs raised $50 million from Microsoft’s M12 Ventures and other leading investors to build the infrastructure that enables developers and creators to build data-driven applications, tokenize and monetize and win in the AI economy.

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The Next Generation of Crypto Users Isn’t Looking for Another Wallet, They’re Looking for Access – EB1

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Over the past decade, blockchain innovation has largely revolved around infrastructure. From the rise of Layer 1 protocols and decentralized finance (DeFi) to recent developments in real-world asset tokenization (RWA), technical progress has been both rapid and expansive.

Yet even with over $90 billion in DeFi total value locked (TVL) as of early 2025, mainstream adoption remains elusive. For many consumers, interacting with crypto still involves unfamiliar interfaces, unclear value propositions, and a lack of integration with daily financial behavior. This usability gap has major implications beyond convenience – it limits the reach of even the most technically advanced protocols. Projects struggle not because the tech isn’t working, but because users can’t connect with it.

From Architecture to Access

In response, a new generation of crypto companies is emerging – those that build not at the protocol layer, but at what could be called the experience layer. These ventures prioritize user experience, real-world utility, and embedded financial services over purely technical innovation.

While this shift may challenge the ideals of crypto purists – the builders, maximalists, and mission-driven technologists who shaped the early industry – it reflects a growing consensus that adoption won’t come from ideology alone. Success will depend on delivering intuitive, credible experiences that fit naturally into users’ financial lives.

EB1: Bridging Digital Wealth with Real-World Access

One company illustrating this shift is EB1, a crypto-native venture set to launch its core products in Q3 2025. EB1’s mission is to bridge digital wealth with real-world access by building a seamless interface between on-chain value and off-chain experiences.

At the core of the EB1 platform are three interconnected components:

  • EB1 Pay – a crypto-native payment solution with real-time crypto-to-fiat spending via the EB1 Visa Card
  • EB1 Premium Services – in-app access to a curated range of lifestyle, travel, and concierge offerings
  • EB1 Network – a private community designed to deliver tangible value through member connections

The team behind EB1 draws on extensive experience across payments, digital assets, luxury services, and high-growth product development, with backgrounds at firms like PwC, CVC Credit Partners, and other leading financial institutions.

The Paradigm Shift: From Protocols to Products

Historically, many tokenized projects have launched with minimal utility, often sustained more by speculative enthusiasm than by real-world adoption. This model can distort focus, pushing teams toward sustaining market hype rather than solving user problems.

EB1 takes a different approach. Early-stage development has been funded by the team and select aligned seed investors. Rather than raising capital on promises, EB1 has chosen to build, test, and monetize early – ensuring that any future public fundraising is grounded in demonstrated user traction and clear value creation.

This approach reflects a broader shift in philosophy across the crypto space: the future will belong not to the most technically intricate protocols, but to the products that deliver meaningful, accessible experiences at scale.

Looking Ahead

The broader takeaway isn’t just about EB1 – it’s about where crypto is going next. Infrastructure remains critical, but without intuitive interfaces and clear benefits, users won’t come.

Companies that succeed in the next wave will meet users where they are: mobile-first, always-on, and expecting financial tools that match the polish and convenience of leading consumer fintech products. In that sense, the real innovation may not lie in the next Layer 2 or staking primitive, but in delivering useful, credible, and profitable experiences to millions of people.

To stay updated on what we’re building at EB1, follow us on social media, visit EB1.io, or reach out directly if you’re interested in partnership opportunities.

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Team behind popular Telegram wallet Grindery reveals wallet infrastructure for AI agents

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The Binance Labs-backed company is building Aventino, the permissionless payments layer for autonomous AI agents.

Following the success of its Binance Labs-incubated (now Yzi Labs) self-custodial crypto wallet with 3.5 billion users, Grindery has turned its sights on building the permissionless payments layer for AI agents. The team behind the popular smart wallet is proud to reveal its latest product, Aventino, a developer-focused infrastructure layer that provides smart wallets for AI agents.

With Aventino, Grindery is bringing financial autonomy to AI agents. I. Aventino provides the tools to build an ecosystem where AI agents can operate independently, owning wallets, making payments, interacting with blockchain protocols, and establishing their own tokenized communities across platforms like Telegram, WhatsApp, XMT and the open web.

Aventino is a permissionless smart wallet infrastructure that uses Ethereum account abstraction protocol ERC4337. The platform lets developers:

  • Build an AI agent on any LLM, use any framework, and distribute on any client and/or device.
  • Enable these agents to pay and get paid, interact with protocols, and issue their own tokens (allowing for tokenized agents).
  • Build communities around their agents, enabling new forms of governance and growth.

“We believe the future of AI requires financial autonomy — not just intelligence of agents,” said Tim Delhaes, Grindery’s CEO and co-founder, adding: “Aventino empowers developers to build platform-agnostic agents that can transact, govern, and evolve on their own. Just like mobile apps created a layer between users and the internet, agentic AI will create a new layer between users and the AI models that power their digital lives. And it will be powered by crypto.”

Backed by Binance Labs (now YZi Labs)

Grindery’s journey began in 2022 in Binance Labs’ incubation program, building what was once dubbed the “Zapier for Web3.” After 3.5 million users registered on its Telegram smart wallet, Grindery saw the opportunity to leverage the infrastructure it has built for its consumer application to expand into a much bigger market: empowering AI agents as autonomous economic actors.

Aventino’s core capabilities

With the launch of Aventino, developers will be able to build fully autonomous, highly customized AI agents that are interoperable, decentralized, and monetizable — without being locked into closed ecosystems. The platform’s core features include:

  • Self-custodial wallets for AI agents – Built on ERC-4337 account abstraction, enabling agents to interact natively with DeFi and web3 protocols.
  • Creator-centric stack – Tech-agnostic and platform-agnostic tools to publish on Telegram, WhatsApp, web, and decentralized clients like XMTP.
  • Agent tokenization & monetization – Optional token issuance for agents to support governance, liquidity, and community co-ownership.
  • Turnkey monetization – Agents can accept payments via traditional fiat methods like Apple Pay and Google Pay, as well as in crypto.

“AI agents should be free to evolve, interact, and earn,” added Delhaes. “With Aventino, we’re building the rails for that vision — and enabling a future where anyone can build AI agents with real-world utility and governance, powered by crypto.”

GX is the currency of AI

Last month, Grindery launched its universal gas token, GX, which is now trading on major CEXs KuCoin, MEXC, and Gate.io, as well as DEXs Uniswap and STON.fi, and DeFi aggregator LI.FI.

The launch of Aventino, however, significantly extends the utility of the GX token. Beyond crosschain gas payments, as well as governance, GX will be used for agent-to-agent transactions, facilitating seamless payments across platforms. GX will also be required to deploy new agents and tokenize them via bonding curves, providing access and incubation mechanisms for the next generation of AI builders.

Partnership opportunities

Grindery is actively seeking partnerships with:

  • LLM platforms looking to expand their reach
  • Messaging clients and protocols
  • Wallet providers
  • No- and low-code platforms
  • Blockchain protocols with AI ambitions

Interested collaborators can reach out to the contacts below to explore integration and co-building opportunities.

What’s next

Grindery has already launched an idea forum to crowd-source ideas and requests for customized AI agents from the community. The project also onboards developers from AI, crypto, and domain-specific fields. The following 4–8 weeks will mark a pivotal phase as the team accelerates the development of Aventino as it transitions from private to public beta.

To join the conversation, contribute ideas, or build on Aventino, users can visit Grindery.com.

About Grindery

Grindery is building the permissionless payment layer for autonomous AI agents. Powered by GX and backed by Yzi Labs (formerly Binance Labs), we enable secure, interoperable transactions between web3-native AI agents across any chain or framework. By giving agents and humans financial autonomy through crypto-native wallets, Grindery is laying the foundation for a decentralized, agentic AI future.

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The Future of Finance Powered by AI, Driven by DeFi – DeFylo the newest and growing Crypto investing platform, rises in the market

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Utilizing the power of AI and Decentralized Finance, DeFylo is making its name as the rising Crypto investment platform with a secure financial system and guaranteed return of investment up to 48% per year.

Blockchain-based investment platform, DeFylo, sets a new standard for the DeFi market by introducing its unique AI-based algorithm trading technology to create stable and sustainable high profits. Boasting an exceptional staking return (APY) of 48% per year, DeFylo carves its way as the market’s smartest and seamless blockchain investment platform.

KEY FEATURES

  • Accessibility. The platform is open globally and easily accessible to both newcomers and seasoned investors.
  • Security. Provides real-time monitoring and smart contract protections.
  • Automated and innovative user experience. Its AI-based technology handles all the work while the user reaps the rewards.

INNOVATIVE AI-BASED TRADING TECHNOLOGY

DeFylo’s high-yield strategy lies in its core AI trading algorithm based on the industry’s leading transformer, unlocking opportunities across global markets securely, automatically, and intelligently. The platform’s algorithm thoroughly analyzes the long-term price flow and short-term volatility of the market whilst sourcing various external information, such as real-time news and social events, to ensure precise investment decisions that go beyond human judgment.

GUARANTEED SECURITY

DeFylo has established a wallet processing scheme using multilateral security calculation (MPC) to ensure industry-leading security, such as AML/KYC. Private keys are being distributed into several pieces to prevent the risk of a single hacking point and any form of abnormal transaction detection system through its real-time monitoring. Its thorough security design provides high reliability at the level of banks and institutions beyond the security vulnerabilities of general DeFi services.

IMPROVED USER EXPERIENCE

The platform operates an innovative reward system that connects digital finance and the real economy by introducing an NFT compensation program linked to real assets. Beyond simple token rewards, it provides differentiated added value to users by providing NFTs with practical benefits in the real world. This feature increases user participation and retention while providing marketing partners with opportunities such as attracting new customers and brand collaborations.

In recognition of the international reliability of technology and service quality, Defylo has formed a partnership with projects to build a global blockchain financial hub, such as the RWA project under the Lao government. In the future, Defylo plans to provide investors with safer and more profitable investment opportunities based on AI technology and innovative security systems proven in the global financial market.

DeFlyo Official links:
Website link: https://defylo.com/
Email: [email protected]

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Webstar Technology Group to Leverage Blockchain Tokenization for Real Estate Projects

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  • 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

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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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