Project Progress

According to Aave, the Aave V4 protocol reached $1 billion in total deposits on September 16, marking an all-time high for the platform. The milestone reflects growing user confidence in the decentralized lending protocol.

Aave founder and CEO Stani Kulechov proposed a growth-first regulatory approach for decentralized finance during Avalanche Summit in New York, describing an 'Uber path' where widespread adoption could shape future policy frameworks. The protocol is preparing a dedicated real-world asset lending

According to FinanceFeeds, Aave founder and CEO Stani Kulechov announced during Avalanche Summit that the protocol is preparing a dedicated real-world asset lending hub on Avalanche. The hub will allow institutions to use tokenized financial assets as collateral to borrow stablecoins without

According to the project schedule, Bitcoin Core 32.0 entered release-candidate testing on Monday, with developers targeting October 10 for the final release. The update accelerates block verification by reading database information in parallel, while defaulting wallet commands to a newer

1inch officially launched Arc in its decentralized application, enabling seamless asset swaps and cross-chain transactions. The integration aims to simplify the trading experience for users navigating multiple blockchain networks,

According to 1inch's official announcement, the platform has launched Arc, a new feature enabling seamless asset swaps and transactions across multiple blockchain networks. The feature simplifies the cross-chain trading experience for users navigating different ecosystems. Arc enhances 1inch's

Starknet has mined a quantum-safe Bitcoin transaction on its mainnet, marking a significant milestone in blockchain security. The achievement required 3,100 GPU-hours of computing power and incurred $320 in compute costs. This development addresses growing concerns about quantum computing threats to

According to ChainCatcher, Aave founder Stani Kulechov said that after the Clarity Act failed to advance in the Senate, DeFi may need to follow an "Uber pathway." Kulechov's approach involves building products for millions of users to prove technological value and make the technology important

Komainu announced its role as a Day 1 launch partner for the Arc mainnet, providing institutional-grade custody support effective immediately. The partnership aims to deliver custody solutions for Arc's blockchain platform. Arc is designed as an open Layer-1

According to Uniswap's official announcement, the decentralized exchange has officially launched Arc across its entire platform, including v2, v3, v4, and UniswapX. The integration features cirBTC and stablecoin liquidity available from day one, positioning Uniswap as a preferred DEX on Arc. The lau

Pyth Network launched Pyth Pro and Indices on the Arc platform, aiming to improve data accessibility for developers and institutional users. The announcement was made via the network's official social media channels. This launch marks an advancement in Pyth's oracle services, potentially reshaping how market data is utilized in decentralized applications. Pyth Pro and Indices Product Features Pyth Pro provides real-time data feeds for various applications. The service is designed to enhance data

According to Pyth Network's official announcement, Pyth Pro and Indices were launched on the Arc platform today (September 16). Pyth Pro provides real-time data feeds while Indices serve as benchmarks for asset price tracking, designed to enhance data accessibility for developers and institutional users.

Theo, the full-stack tokenization platform behind real-world asset products in crypto, launched a tokenized silver product backed by $40 million in active leases. The move extends the yield-bearing model the company used to scale its tokenized Treasury product, thBILL, past $200 million in total

SparkLend, the lending arm of the Spark ecosystem, saw its total market size climb 55% since the start of the year to reach $7.39 billion in September. The protocol is fully deprecating its Gnosis Chain deployment as of September 14, 2026, with any outstanding loans on that chain becoming eligible f

According to DefiLlama, SparkLend's total market size surged 55% since the start of 2026 to reach $7.39 billion in September. The protocol's actual TVL stands at approximately $4.96 billion, with roughly $2.436 billion in active loans outstanding. From May 2026 to September, SparkLend added

Arc launched its mainnet integrating Chainlink services from day one. The blockchain incorporated Chainlink's oracle technology including CCIP, Data Feeds, and Proof of Reserve to provide cost-efficient access to institutional-grade infrastructure. The integration aims to enhance confidence among de

According to Chainlink, Arc officially launched its mainnet on September 16, integrating Chainlink oracle services including CCIP, Data Feeds, and Proof of Reserve from day one. The integration provides institutional-grade oracle infrastructure to enhance Arc's platform efficiency and bolster

Aave launched Arc today, a platform purpose-built to enhance real-world financial flows. The platform features a Core Hub and two distinct markets designed for stablecoins, including USDC and EURC. This initiative aims to bridge the gap between decentralized finance and traditional financial

Aave launched its first Real-World Asset (RWA) Hub on Avalanche, creating a dedicated credit market for institutional borrowing against RWAs. The hub positions Aave to enhance liquidity options and attract institutional interest, with Tether's USA₮ serving as the primary liquidity source. This

According to Pendle's official announcement, the protocol's sNET maturity is returning on the Robinhood Chain on October 1, 2026. The development enables users to rollover their previous positions and continue earning yields, with the move expected to attract increased liquidity to the platform. Pe