Project Progress

Gate News message, April 21 — According to DefiLlama founder 0xngmi, if Arbitrum prioritizes using seized funds for the Aave market on Arbitrum, bad debt could be significantly reduced. Under a "loss socialization" scenario, Arbitrum would face no bad debt at all; if rsETH on the L2 faces a

MetaComp debuts StableX Know Your Agent for regulated AI in payments, combining multi-vendor analytics to slash false clean rates, with AgentX Skills supporting Claude; aims for auditable cross-border finance via downloadable AI Skills. Abstract: MetaComp introduces the StableX Know Your Agent framework to govern AI agents in regulated payments and wealth management, covering identity, permissions, monitoring, auditing, and agent-to-agent interactions. It reduces false positives by parallel analytics from multiple vendors and enables auditable cross-border finance through downloadable AI Skills (AgentX), starting with Claude support and expansion across regions.

Qivalis, a 12-bank European consortium including BBVA and BNP Paribas, is advancing a euro-stablecoin with a planned H2 2026 launch, backed by Fireblocks for issuance and distribution and Dutch central bank oversight under MiCAR. Abstract: The Qivalis euro-stablecoin project, backed by 12 European banks and Fireblocks, targets a H2 2026 launch with Dutch central bank oversight under MiCAR, aiming to expand euro-denominated stablecoin use in institutional markets.

OCBC launches GOLDX, a tokenized physical gold fund on Ethereum and Solana with Lion Global Investors and DigiFT, targeting institutions and Web3 participants; tokenized RWAs reach $29B on chains. OCBC, with Lion Global Investors and DigiFT, introduced GOLDX, a tokenized version of the LionGlobal Singapore Physical Gold Fund on Ethereum and Solana. The product targets institutional investors and high‑net‑worth individuals, allowing purchases with stablecoins or fiat and delivery to blockchain wallets, providing on‑chain exposure to about $525 million in gold assets. OCBC views GOLDX as a milestone linking traditional finance with the decentralized finance ecosystem to attract Web3 participants. The broader context shows rapid growth in tokenized real‑world assets, with RWAs on public blockchains exceeding $29 billion by mid‑April 2026, while gold prices traded in a tight range around $4,775–$4,831 per ounce.

Aave 於 4 月 21 日在 X 平台宣布，以太坊 Core V3 市場上的 WETH 儲備已解凍，用戶可重新向以太坊 Core V3 供應 WETH；WETH 貸款價值比（LTV）仍維持在 0。以太坊 Prime、Arbitrum、Base、Mantle 及 Linea 上的 WETH 儲備仍保持凍結。

Ice Open Network 於 4 月 20 日在 X 撰文，確認上週發生資料外洩事件，起因是 4 名前合夥人在與第三方服務提供商的業務關係終止後，仍存取了外部伺服器，洩露了用戶的電子郵件地址、2FA 電話號碼及身分關聯資料。這一事件的背景是：ION 代幣在兩週前已暴跌 93%，項目團隊正處於大規模緊急重組時期。

Ripple 工程高級總監 Ayo Akinyele 於 4 月 20 日發布最新《洞察》報告，概述了一份多階段路線圖，目標是在 2028 年前使 XRP 帳本（XRPL）完全具備後量子時代的安全防護能力。Ripple 正與 Project Eleven 合作加速開發進程，包括驗證節點測試及早期託管原型。

Kelp DAO 於 4 月 21 日發布聲明，反駁 LayerZero 對其 1/1 DVN 配置的批評，將此次 2.92 億美元漏洞的根本責任指向 LayerZero 基礎設施。Aave 發布事件影響評估報告：損失均勻分配情境下約 1.24 億美元，損失集中在 L2 的情境下最高達 2.3 億美元。

瑞穗金融集團、野村控股、日本證券結算公司（JSCC）及 Digital Asset 於 2026 年 4 月 21 日（週一）聯合宣布，將在機構級區塊鏈平台 Canton Network 上啟動日本政府公債（JGB）抵押品管理試驗，目標為實現跨帳戶管理人的全天候即時抵押品交換。

Pi Network co-founder Nicolas Kokkalis will speak at Consensus 2026, addressing online identity verification amidst AI challenges. The network is experiencing rapid development, having achieved significant milestones, including protocol upgrades and smart contract launches, while also enhancing security and user verification.

Tencent QClaw launched its overseas beta on April 21, featuring over 80 improvements from the domestic version. Users can earn daily tokens, with the initial launch available in multiple languages across various countries.

RedotPay has integrated SUI and USDC-Sui, allowing users to spend tokens and transfer funds in local fiat across 100+ countries. With 7 million users and $10 billion in annual payments, RedotPay is already profitable. The integration highlights fintech's shift towards blockchain solutions for international transactions.

On April 18, a Kelp cross-chain bridge exploit led to the theft of $292 million in rsETH. Lido reported $21.6 million in exposure via its EarnETH vault, prompting Aave to freeze relevant markets. EarnETH has paused transactions and is deleveraging, while Lido's DAO treasury implemented a $3 million protection mechanism to cover potential losses. The core staking protocol remains unaffected.

Ripple has developed a four-phase roadmap to secure the XRP Ledger against quantum computing threats by 2028, addressing concerns over blockchain cryptography vulnerabilities. Key phases include researching quantum risks and implementing advanced security methods. XRP Ledger is currently better equipped than Bitcoin, with built-in key rotation enhancing safety.

Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has established a regulatory framework for round-the-clock trading of tokenized products on licensed platforms. With 13 tokenized products and approximately HK$10.7 billion in assets, this initiative aims to integrate traditional finance with Web3 through regulated stablecoins and tokenized deposits, enhancing liquidity.

JPX日本交易所集團旗下的JSCC與瑞穗、野村及Digital Asset合作，啟動基於Canton網路的概念驗證專案，測試日本國債作為數位抵押品的可行性，旨在提高金融市場流動性與管理效率，並確保不違背現行法規。此計畫也涵蓋跨境交易場景，預示著日本國債在數位資產領域的應用潛力。

Vitalik Buterin presented Ethereum's five-year roadmap, focusing on quantum security and scalability. Key goals include increasing gas limits, implementing Zero Knowledge Proofs, and enhancing transaction confirmation times by 2028, despite challenges with quantum-resistant signatures.

Nexchain introduced Smart Actions, a suite of intelligent modules designed to transform blockchain networks from manual, reactive systems into autonomous and self-optimizing environments, according to an announcement on April 18, 2026. The product reflects the company's commitment to building

香港證券及期貨事務監察委員會於2026年推出兩份代幣化產品通函，分別針對一級市場認購贖回與二級市場交易規範，明確產品提供者責任、流動性要求及公平定價機制。新規框架將影響業界運作，並為合規律師創造新商機，形成亞太代幣化金融監管的範本。

World has launched an upgraded World ID protocol for secure digital verification in various sectors. It enhances privacy and supports AI applications while managing user identities across 160 countries, verifying nearly 18 million individuals.