Project Progress

Pi Network set March 1 as the mandatory deadline for Step 2 upgrades, and Mainnet nodes that miss it risk losing network connectivity. The update advances Pi’s protocol path toward newer Stellar consensus versions, with the Core Team targeting version 23 by June 2026. Pi Network has

Vitalik Buterin has proposed a four-year plan under which Ethereum will achieve quantum resistance via new hash-based signatures and quantum-resistant cryptography. Buterin has sold nearly 17,200 ETH, surpassing his stated target of 16,384 ETH which he said he’d sell to support ecosystem

Sentient has launched Arena, a testing environment for evaluating the performance of AI agents in complex enterprise workflows. The platform tests AI by simulating real-world conditions, helping developers identify issues, and will release leaderboards and test reports to summarize failure modes and solutions.

Odaily Planet Daily reports that the decentralized contract exchange Grvt released its 2026 roadmap on X, confirming that the full tokenomics model, including distribution structure, unlock schedule, and distribution mechanisms, will be announced in March. Grvt revealed that holding GRVT will provide the following benefits: 1. Enjoy lower fees in perpetual contracts, spot trading, and payment scenarios; 2. Earn higher yields on deposits deployed in DeFi; 3. Share in protocol revenue and have priority access to new markets and new products.

ZKsync announces that ZKsync Lite will cease operation on May 4, 2026, and the final state will be frozen. Users are advised to withdraw their assets before this date. ZKsync Lite was launched in 2020 and primarily supported token transfers and NFT minting. In the future, resources will be focused on developing a new zkEVM functionality system.

Japan’s largest security token platform is migrating more than $2 billion in real estate and corporate bonds from Corda to a dedicated L1 on Avalanche. The initiative brings together some of Japan’s largest firms, from Toyota to Konami and TIS Inc., giving Avalanche a route into Japan’s

Ameen Soleimani criticized Ethereum for delaying the Poseidon precompile, essential for zk proofs and privacy. He emphasized the need for technical upgrades to close Ethereum's privacy gap and match other blockchains, expressing frustration over stagnant development and higher costs for private transactions.

Ethereum developers are executing a multi-year plan, led by Vitalik Buterin, to reduce block slots from 12 seconds to potentially 2 seconds while improving finality delays. The roadmap, known as Strawmap, outlines gradual upgrades and aims for significant enhancements by 2029.

Odaily Planet Daily reports that, according to official sources, deBridge has processed $3 billion in cross-chain transactions.

Author: 137Labs Recently, there have been several substantial developments in the tokenized US stocks (Tokenized Stocks) field: Kraken launches on-chain tokenized stock platform xStocks Coinbase is seeking regulatory approval Solana submits blockchain-based tokenized securities framework Robinhood launches tokenized stock products in the European market Meanwhile, global market data shows that the scale of tokenized stocks is rapidly growing, providing important context for understanding this trend. 1. On-Chain 72-Hour Trading Mechanism 1. Traditional US Stock Trading Mechanism The traditional US stock market has the following core features: Fixed trading hours The regular trading hours on weekdays are primarily during Eastern Time, with lower liquidity during pre-market and after-hours, and liquidity concentrated during main market hours. T+1 settlement system

German electronic money institution AllUnity launches a Swiss Franc-pegged stablecoin CHFAU on Ethereum, aimed at institutional payments and settlements, regulated by the German Financial Supervisory Authority, with plans to expand to other networks.

Japan's financial group SBI Holdings has officially named the Japanese Yen stablecoin "JPYSC," developed in collaboration with blockchain company Startale Group. It is expected to be launched in the second quarter of this year, pending regulatory approval. The stablecoin is backed by a trust bank and aims to strengthen the Japanese Yen's position in digital finance, as well as meet market demand for payments and cross-border settlements.

The Solana Company has announced plans to build infrastructure in the APAC region to diversify its revenue streams. The project, dubbed Pacific Backbone, will also support Solana staking across countries like South Korea, Japan and Hong Kong. The Solana Company has announced the launch of a

Korea University launched an Injective validator with 369,809 INJ staked, adding an institutional node to the network’s validator set. INJ technical levels in focus were supported at $3.03 and $2.90, while resistance was clustered between $3.39 and $3.60. Korea University has launched an

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse stated at the Sydney conference that the launch of XRP was achieved through hundreds of small steps, emphasizing the importance of long-term strategy and incremental changes. He is optimistic about 2026 and the future development of XRP, and pointed out that community support is a driving force.

Blockchain and artificial intelligence are accelerating their integration, and the AI agent market is expected to double within the next two years. Ethereum is consolidating its leading position in the AI agent field through technological upgrades and ecosystem development. Despite Vitalik reducing his ETH holdings, the market remains optimistic about long-term infrastructure. Ethereum holds an advantage in AI agent deployment, demonstrating strong ecosystem maturity and developer density.

Flare CEO Hugo Philion mentioned in an interview that if market conditions are favorable, by mid-2026, the XRP usage on the Flare network could reach 5 billion tokens. He emphasized the progress of negotiations with partners and pointed out that Flare is collaborating with Xaman to develop smart account features, which will simplify the XRP staking process. In terms of data, the circulating supply of FXRP on Flare has surpassed 100 million tokens, with approximately 89% locked in DeFi protocols. Philion believes that the financialization of XRP will reshape market perception, and Flare is committed to expanding its usage scale.

Vitalik Buterin's proposed Ethereum scaling framework "Strawmap" gains support, aiming to shorten block generation time and transaction confirmation delays, thereby improving network performance and user experience. Ethereum's price fluctuates around $2035, with a key resistance level at $2100. A breakthrough could push it up to $2300, and market sentiment is expected to improve.

Michael Saylor proposed a Bitcoin-based digital credit framework at the Strategy World 2026 conference, emphasizing Bitcoin as the underlying asset and showcasing the robust performance and investor-friendly features of STRC preferred shares. The market responded positively to this framework, driving up assets related to Solana and Ethereum. The Strategy plan aims to further expand digital yield products and Bitcoin asset pools.

World Liberty Financial (WLFI) proposes a governance plan requiring token holders to lock WLFI for at least 180 days to be eligible to vote. The draft sets staking tiers: staking 10 million WLFI can become a "Node," while staking 50 million WLFI can upgrade to a "Super Node" and receive additional incentives. Voting rights are based on a square root model to reduce the influence of whales. The plan aims to encourage long-term participation and reduce speculation. The official voting date will be announced later.