Project Progress

Sunny Side Labs launches Privacy Boost on Optimism Mainnet, an SDK-based privacy tool using ZK and TEEs with selective disclosure for regulators, targeting enterprises; no cryptography expertise required. Abstract: Sunny Side Labs unveiled Privacy Boost, an enterprise-focused privacy SDK for the Optimism Mainnet. It combines zero-knowledge proofs and trusted execution environments with selective disclosure to protect transaction privacy while enabling regulators to access only necessary data. Aimed at enterprises and institutions, the plug‑and‑play SDK minimizes cryptography know‑how. The initiative follows ongoing collaboration with Optimism since late 2025, signaling broader privacy integration on the mainnet.

Gate News message, April 22 — VOOI, a decentralized exchange supported by YZi Labs, announced that VOOI Light will cease operations on May 18 due to OneBalance, its chain abstraction (CA) infrastructure provider, discontinuing its chain abstraction solution. Users are required to close all open

Sandoll unveils Sandoll Square, a new AI and Web3 division to build a decentralized platform ecosystem, merging AI-driven content processing with blockchain for seamless data management and interoperability; CEO and CTO roles are being recruited.

River's S4 season attracted 250k+ users and distributed 200 million River tokens; staking reached about $30 million in RIVER, with S4 claims to follow, and S5 is now live.

0G 基金會於 4 月 21 日宣布與阿里雲正式合作，將千文（Qwen）大型語言模型引入去中心化基礎設施，使 AI 代理能直接從鏈上環境調用商業級 LLM。開發者將透過代幣門控存取機制使用千文推理功能，有效地將 LLM 調用轉換為鏈上可計量的操作，使千文成為首批嵌入去中心化代理框架的主要商業 LLM 之一。

UstarPay launches beta to enable crypto-backed payments via cards for daily use and cross-border transactions, with stablecoins; pursuing US/Canada MSB licenses and using multi-signature plus cold-hot wallets for security, public version by May.

Suilend confirms normal market operations and secure user funds, while the team monitors another protocol's security incident and plans further updates. Abstract: Suilend reports normal market activity and secure funds, with ongoing monitoring of a separate protocol's security incident and forthcoming updates.

Abstract: Ethena has re-enabled LayerZero cross-chain bridging for sUSDe and USDe after a prior suspension, updated DVN configuration across chains to 4/4 to strengthen security, and kept the $10 million/hour transfer cap. Summary: Ethena restored LayerZero cross-chain bridging for sUSDe/USDe after suspension, updated DVN to 4/4 across chains to boost security; cross-chain transfers remain capped at $10M/hour.

Base Azul is live on testnet with a May 13, 2026 mainnet activation target, the first independent network upgrade; it boosts security, performance, and developer experience via multi-proof, single execution client, and Osaka; no user action needed. Base announces Azul, its first independent network upgrade, now live on testnet with a May 13, 2026 mainnet activation target. The upgrade adds a multi-proof mechanism, designates base-reth-node as the sole execution client, and adopts the Osaka execution layer specification to stay aligned with Ethereum, with no user action required. Two more upgrades are planned for late June and late August, and Base Vibenet, a public development network for testing upcoming features, will launch mid-May.

RHEA Finance 發布針對 4 月 16 日安全事件的後續更新，確認在資產追回方面已取得實質進展；截至此次更新，估計仍存在約 40 萬美元的資金缺口，主要源於借貸市場資金池中 NEAR、USDT 及 USDC 的組合。RHEA Finance 承諾全額彌補任何剩餘缺口，確保所有受影響用戶獲得完整補償。

Sui 生態系統協議 Volo 在 X 平台發布聲明，確認發生安全漏洞，導致 3 個特定金庫中約 350 萬美元資產被盜，涉及 WBTC、XAUm 及 USDC。Volo 表示已在檢測到攻擊後立即通知 Sui 基金會及生態系統合作夥伴，凍結所有金庫以防止進一步損失；Volo 承諾承擔全部損失，不讓用戶承擔任何責任。

Gate News message, April 22 — Blockchain.com has launched perpetual futures trading functionality in its self-custodial DeFi wallet, enabling users to open leveraged positions using self-hosted Bitcoin as collateral without transferring funds to an exchange. The feature routes through Hyperliquid, a

DDC Enterprise reports 2025 revenue of $39.2M (+4.6%), holds ~2,383 BTC (~$182M) in the top 30, and unveils the AI-driven DDC Treasury Intelligence Platform for optimized Bitcoin fund management.

ether.fi's weETH bridge on LayerZero is back live across all chains, with liquidity minting and redemption re-enabled; DVNs increased from 2 to 4 and rate limits tightened, while more services roll out under security partner guidance. Ether.fi reports that its weETH cross-chain bridge on LayerZero is restored and live across all chains, with liquidity minting and redemption re-enabled. Security upgrades include expanding DVNs from 2 to 4 and tighter rate limits; more services will be gradually restored under partner guidance.

Kalshi plans to launch crypto perpetual futures on April 27, expanding from event contracts into derivatives with built-in leverage. The platform also secures a margin-trading license, partners with ProCap Financial to provide real-time data, and unveils a commodities hub while facing growing competition and regulatory scrutiny from the CFTC. Kalshi launches crypto perpetual futures on April 27, expanding from event contracts into derivatives with leverage, adds a commodities hub and data partnership, and faces rising competition amid CFTC regulatory talks.

Gate News message, April 21 — Arkham announced the launch of its decentralized trading functionality, integrated exclusively with the Solana ecosystem, as it pivots from centralized exchange services to target Solana's thriving DEX market. The new feature incorporates decentralized trading into Ark

Key Insights Cardano tokenized a Hannover Re reinsurance product and listed it on the London Stock Exchange, expanding blockchain use in regulated institutional markets. ADA price holds within a descending wedge as support at $0.2400 remains intact while resistance near $0.2550 and $0.2824 l

Spark's MonetSupply says Aave's decision to unfreeze its Core WETH market lets LST/LRT whales farm \~45% weETH loops while aEthWETH sits at 100% utilization, trapping regular users. Summary Spark strategy director MonetSupply says Aave's decision to unfreeze its Ethereum Core WETH market is "il

Polymarket launches perpetual futures with leverage, expanding beyond standard prediction markets; early access registration is open for leveraged trading on its decentralized platform. This article reports that Polymarket launched a perpetual futures feature, enabling leveraged prediction market trading on its decentralized platform, with open early access registration, expanding offerings beyond traditional markets.