Project Progress

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 posts to announce that he will restart the Bitcoin tap activity on April 6, 2026, paying tribute to early developers and reigniting the spirit of the community. This event comes against the backdrop of a Bitcoin market pullback, and the Bitcoin held by Block, the company led by Dorsey, still remains profitable.

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 message, April 4, Hyperliquid ecosystem crypto trading and consumer platform Based recently announced the launch of the Launchpool feature. Based token holders can stake their tokens to earn points, and thereby participate in Launchpool activities. It is reported that the first project to go live on the platform’s Launchpool is 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.

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.

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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

The Solana Foundation launched Solana Agent Skills on April 4, providing AI tools with prebuilt functional modules to simplify interaction with the Solana network. The official skill modules include error handling, security checks, and more. The community offers more than 60 skills, covering areas such as DeFi and payments.

The Ethereum Foundation has staked over 45,000 Ether recently, bringing the total to about 69,500 ETH, just shy of their 70,000 ETH goal. This move aims to enhance financial sustainability and support crucial applications while managing staking risks during potential hard forks.

The Ethereum Foundation recently increased its staked Ether holdings to 47,050 ETH, worth about $96.6 million. The move is intended to generate steady returns through staking and reduce market sell pressure, addressing community concerns about potential Ether sell-offs. The Foundation’s adjustments to its financial strategy help strengthen network security and show its commitment to supporting the long-term development of decentralized technology.

DeFi lending protocol HypurrFi issues a security warning, saying that its website domain has been compromised. It urges users not to use that domain and to pause interactions. The team confirms users’ funds are safe and is investigating the domain hijacking incident.