Project Progress

Bitmine has launched the MAVAN platform for institutional Ethereum staking, with over 3.1 million ETH staked, aiming for $300M in annual rewards. The platform focuses on security and performance, planning to expand into more proof-of-stake networks.

Onyx has launched its Goliath mainnet, enabling fast, secure transactions at 100,000 per second. Users can now access features like staking and swapping directly in the Onyx app. The launch enhances the role of $XCN and aims to attract developers and validators for growth in the Web3 ecosystem.

On March 28, the Web3 social project UXLINK launched the AI core component X-AGENT, aimed at providing social expansion solutions for creators and brands. X-AGENT combines AI automation with real social connections to help users achieve network growth. The system employs a bidirectional driving model that associates AI tokens with social value, while user pre-registration is about to be opened.

Tether has hired KPMG for its first full audit of USDT, the largest stablecoin, marking a significant step towards financial transparency and addressing prior investor concerns. The audit aims to thoroughly review Tether’s financial practices and asset valuations.

The Web3 social infrastructure project UXLINK has launched the AI component X-AGENT, aimed at providing advanced social expansion solutions for creators and brands. X-AGENT combines AI automation with real social connections to support social network growth. Its bidirectional AI token economic model links consumption with value output to achieve sustainability. The system will go live next week, and users can pre-register for an early experience.

BAGS and Bedrock Foundation have partnered to create a blockchain solution for on-chain company stock registration. This initiative reserves up to 30% of stock for holders, linking digital ownership with corporate rights and enhancing shareholder protection.

Ripple Labs announced the introduction of an AI-driven security framework for the XRP Ledger, using machine learning tools to enhance code review and vulnerability detection, aiming to address institutional application security challenges. The company has established an AI-assisted red team to identify and fix multiple vulnerabilities, while also planning to modernize the XRPL code structure and strengthen security audits. The new version will focus on system hardening, highlighting security priorities.

Ripple is overhauling how it secures the XRP Ledger, and AI is at the center of the effort. Its engineering team outlined a new AI-driven security strategy for the XRP Ledger in a detailed post earlier this week, one that integrates machine learning tools across the protocol's entire development li

Revolut's stablecoin volume on Polygon exceeds $1.2 billion, reflecting rapid adoption of blockchain for everyday payments. With low fees and quick transactions, stablecoins are revolutionizing finance. Revolut's expansion plans may enhance its status as a major fintech player.

San Francisco, CA, February 26th, 2026, Chainwire SolanaCDN delivers 3.8x faster shred propagation through a global mesh of 35,000+ nodes, provided as a public good for the Solana network Pipe Network today announced the launch of SolanaCDN, a free, open-source Solana validator client with an

Pudgy Penguins disrupts the $31.7B licensed toy market by using a "Negative CAC" model, achieving over 2M unit sales in 10,000 retail locations. It has gained cultural significance through partnerships and aims for $120M revenue in 2026 ahead of a possible IPO.

Hey Anon launches Pandora, a decentralized AI-driven prediction market on Ethereum, empowering users to create transparent markets without central control. The platform features unique AI consensus mechanisms and aims to innovate the prediction market landscape.

Pi Network has announced a key upgrade for its mainnet. All node operators must update to Protocol 21 by April 6, 2026. Those who fail to upgrade may lose connection to the network. This update is part of a larger roadmap Pi is moving step by step toward full smart contract support. The upgrade

The essay discusses the need for "Verifiable Privacy" in professional trading, highlighting Umbra's unique technical approach and performance-based tokenomics. It notes the privacy sector’s strong growth and upcoming catalysts for Umbra’s expansion.

The XRP staking platform Firelight is looking to introduce an on-chain exploit protection layer using staked XRP. This move comes amid a rise in decentralized finance (DeFi) exploits, with thefts in the first quarter of 2026 surpassing $137 million. According to a press release sent to

[PRESS RELEASE – Kingstown, St. Vincent & the Grenadines, March 17th, 2026] Non-custodial exchange platform ChangeNOW has announced the rollout of Private Send, a feature designed to prevent direct links between sender and recipient addresses on public blockchains. Integrated into NOW Wallet, Priv

On March 28, ZKsync founder Alex Gluchowski responded to the Canton Network team's doubts about zero-knowledge proofs, emphasizing that technical flaws do not equate to unusability, and pointed out that Canton lacks effective cryptographic verification, which can lead to system risks. He believes that Ethereum's security is higher than that of closed systems, with the key being the system's redundancy and risk isolation capabilities.

Ripple Labs CEO Brad Garlinghouse stated that the company is driving business growth through mergers and acquisitions, expecting to set new records in the first quarter of 2026. Ripple invested approximately $4 billion in the crypto ecosystem in 2025 and acquired Hidden Road and GTreasury. He is generally optimistic about the outlook for U.S. digital asset policy but expects the CLARITY Act to be delayed. Additionally, he warned that the weaponization of policy could impact innovation. The cryptocurrency industry and traditional financial institutions still have ongoing negotiations regarding legislative details.

On March 28, Abstract announced native support for Merchant Payment Protocol (MPP), enabling AI agents to make payments directly via HTTP, facilitating seamless on-chain transactions. Developers can leverage the @mpp toolkit to choose between fiat currency, cryptocurrency, and micropayments.