Project Progress

BTQ Technologies announced the successful deployment of BIP 360 on the Bitcoin Quantum Testnet, addressing quantum vulnerabilities in Taproot by using a new output type P2MR to prevent public key exposure. The testnet has attracted 50 miners and features complete validation capabilities. While quantum threats currently have limited impact on Bitcoin's overall security, approximately 7 million bitcoins are within the risk range. BIP 360 is still in draft stage and requires careful review before mainnet implementation.

The company that built decentralized finance (DeFi) powerhouse Balancer is closing. Balancer co-founder Fernando Martinelli announced Tuesday that Balancer Labs, the corporate entity that incubated and funded the decentralized exchange protocol, will be shutting down. The decision comes roughly f

Taiwan multi-chain NFT trading platform Lootex announced that it will cease all services on April 4 and provide users with asset security guidance. The platform founder thanked all supporters and stated that the decision to exit was made proactively due to changes in the NFT market environment. Users' NFTs remain safely stored in personal wallets, and it is recommended to check and revoke authorizations. The platform's native token $LOOT can still be traded on Gate exchange.

Gate News, on March 24, Solana Mobile announced that Solana's second-generation phone Seeker has launched the Sanctum application, a Solana ecosystem LST protocol. Users can now download it from the Solana app store.

DeFi protocol Balancer is gradually shutting down operations following a million hack, citing lack of sustainable revenue and legal risks. The future will be maintained by the DAO. Founders will exit, and the restructuring plan will halt token issuance, highlighting the challenges of the old model.

The essay discusses potential market signals that may lead to a Bitcoin breakout in 2026, the implications of VeChain’s Hayabusa upgrade for its holders, and how the UK intends to integrate stablecoins into its payment system by 2026.

Balancer proposed two governance proposals to eliminate the token issuance mechanism and reshape the economic model, increasing liquidity provider fees to 75% and repurchasing and burning BAL tokens worth $3.6 million. The move aims to reduce reliance on token incentives and shift toward real yield. It also launched a $500,000 compensation plan to balance interests, while consolidating resources to focus on core products, demonstrating a transition from a high-inflation model to a DeFi structure centered on cash flow.

TRON DAO announced that it is expanding its artificial intelligence fund to $1 billion, focusing on the development of infrastructure for the agent economy, such as identity systems and payment networks. TRON emphasizes high-frequency payment capabilities to seize market opportunities. As the infrastructure becomes more complete, the integration of artificial intelligence and blockchain will accelerate, and the agent economy is expected to become a significant growth point.

Gate News reports that on March 24, Ondo Finance, an RWA tokenization platform, announced that the TVL (total value locked) of its Ondo Global Markets has exceeded $700 million, with a market share surpassing 60%, and cumulative trading volume reaching $13 billion.

TRON DAO has scaled up its artificial intelligence fund by a factor of ten, from $100 million to $1 billion, targeting investments in and acquisitions of early-stage startups building core infrastructure for the agentic economy. The billion-dollar fund, announced on Monday, will focus investments i

Gate News report: On March 24, NEAR Protocol launched a public revenue dashboard. The dashboard can real-time track protocol fees, product revenue, and observe how usage offsets NEAR emissions.

Gate News: On March 24th, Tempo Engineering Lead Georgios Konstantopoulos posted on X stating that Payment Channels will be integrated into the Tempo system as a precompile set. This move will reduce Payment Channels costs, allowing them to enter a dedicated payment lane and bypass

Hey Anon launches Pandora, a decentralized AI-driven prediction market on Ethereum, empowering users to create transparent markets without central control. The platform features unique AI consensus mechanisms and aims to innovate the prediction market landscape.

BERLIN, GERMANY, December 31, 2025 - As the crypto industry enters a critical "year of reckoning" in 2026, WebZero has officially announced its launch of Polar to revolutionise how Web3 companies track, measure, and scale their physical event presence. With industry research indicating that >90% of

The development company behind DeFi protocol Balancer, Balancer Labs, has announced its closure due to reasons including imbalanced financial structure and legal risks. Despite the shutdown, the protocol will continue to be operated by the Balancer Foundation and DAO. Recent security vulnerability attacks have caused its TVL to drop from a peak of $3.3 billion to approximately $158 million, a decline of over 95%. The future will involve redesigning the token economic model and operational architecture to promote sustainable development of the protocol.

On March 24, Figure changed its tokenized stock ticker from FGRD to FGRS, in line with SEC registration and Provenance Blockchain listing information, without affecting security or trading mechanisms. The stock tokens will be issued and traded on Figure's OPEN platform and will support DeFi market lending.

Balancer Labs, the team behind the decentralized finance protocol Balancer, is shutting down after mounting financial pressure and a $116 million hack in November, with executives proposing continuation of the protocol under a leaner, more cost-effective structure. “After careful consideration, I h

On March 24, Ethereum Foundation researcher ladislaus.eth posted that Ethereum core developers will decide on March 26 whether to include EIP-8141. This proposal aims to decouple accounts from signature schemes, providing a migration path for post-quantum-safe signatures. If execution layer transactions remain dependent on ECDSA, it will result in incomplete migration.