Project Progress

Metaplanet CEO Simon Gerovich 对日本交易所推迟纳入加密货币公司的决定表示尊重，并强调公司将继续推进比特币战略，通过“Project Nova”项目促进日本比特币生态发展，已吸引超21.6万股东参与，并将与各方保持沟通。

This essay discusses the inefficiencies of stablecoins, highlighting that 90% are unproductive and act as a hidden tax. It identifies a significant opportunity within DAO treasuries and DEX liquidity, as well as emerging solutions like HyENA and Solomon that aim to enhance yields for users.

Riot Platforms 在2026年第一季度報告顯示，比特幣持有量從19,223枚降至15,680枚，主要因出售3,778枚比特幣獲得接近2.9億美元收益。儘管比特幣產量小幅下降，算力卻增長26%，平均電力成本降至3.0美分/度。公司正在轉型為大型數據中心開發商，並參與業界多場會議以推進資本規劃。

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.

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

Pi Network has achieved a milestone with over 1 million validators completing 526 million KYC tasks, showcasing its decentralized identity verification efforts. The hybrid model combines human and AI verification to ensure authenticity. With 18 million identities verified, the project shifts focus from token distribution to building a functional blockchain economy, emphasizing community involvement and long-term utility.

Bluefin has introduced a new "Portfolio" feature that allows users to track their financial positions across various DeFi products. This tool consolidates net worth, PnL history, and asset management into a single, transparent interface, enhancing efficiency and oversight for traders and investors.

Jack Dorsey 發文預告將於 2026 年 4 月 6 日重啟比特幣水龍頭活動，向早期開發者致敬，並重新喚起社群精神。此活動背景為比特幣市場回調，Dorsey 領導的 Block 公司持有的比特幣仍具良好獲利。

The Ethereum Foundation staked $93 million in ether, reaching nearly $143 million in total staked ETH, almost fulfilling its 70,000 ETH target. This shift to staking generates yield for funding operations without selling assets, although some ETH remains unstaked.

Gate News 消息，4 月 4 日，Hyperliquid 生态加密货币交易和消费平台 Based 近日宣布推出 Launchpool 功能。Based 代币持有者可通过质押代币获取积分，进而参与 Launchpool 活动。据悉，该平台 Launchpool 的首个上线项目为 Pull Fun。

RippleX engineer Mayukha Vadari addressed developer concerns as the XRP Ledger undergoes significant improvements. Key areas of focus include telemetry, nomenclature, type safety, refactoring, logging, and documentation to enhance stability and bug fixing, making the platform more robust and accessible for developers.

Cardano DRep dori defends the privacy chain Midnight, stating it complements rather than competes with Cardano. He emphasizes Midnight's role in enhancing privacy and scalability, addressing market demands for institutional users. Dori supports Hoskinson's vision, highlighting the importance of Midnight in the Cardano ecosystem, especially with its recent mainnet launch.

Naoris Protocol launched a quantum-resistant blockchain, designed to secure transactions against future quantum threats. It utilizes post-quantum cryptography and has validated over 100 million transactions, preparing to protect digital assets despite vulnerabilities in existing systems like Bitcoin and Ethereum.

Polkadot has introduced staking reforms aimed at enhancing sustainability and refining incentives. Key changes include minimum self-stake for validators, reduced risks for nominators, and a quicker unbonding phase. These adjustments aim to drive $DOT adoption and create a stronger economic foundation while streamlining staking operations.

What to know: The Problem: 90% of stables are "dead weight." Issuers take your fiat, buy T-bills, and keep 100% of the yield - a massive "hidden tax" on users. The Opportunity: Over $11B in DAO treasuries and $1.2B in DEX liquidity is currently unproductive. Emerging Solutions: I

The Pi Network's first large-scale reward distribution for KYC validators involved over 1 million users completing 526 million validation tasks. This decentralized approach enhances security and encourages user participation, paving the way for future expansions.

Symbiosis Finance, a multi-chain liquidity protocol that enables cross-chain token swaps from various blockchain networks, today announced a strategic expansion into X1 EcoChain, an EVM-compatible Layer-1 DEPIN blockchain network that offers an eco-friendly and scalable solution for decentralized ap