Project Progress

Pi Network is advancing upgrades to its cross-chain bridge technology to enable interoperability with other blockchains and improve the flexibility of Ji Coin’s applications. It has also introduced a KYB verification mechanism to support Web2 and Web3 enterprise onboarding. Smart contract development is underway as well; in the future, it may enable the construction of decentralized applications. If the rollout proceeds smoothly, Pi could expand into new growth opportunities in the Web3 market.

Aave has launched V4 on Ethereum mainnet, introducing a hub-and-spoke architecture for shared liquidity. This redesign aims to improve efficiency by separating liquidity from risk, starting with a cautious rollout of limited hubs and assets.

Gate News update. On April 2, the privacy-preserving project zERC20 launched its frictionless privacy feature. For new wallets connecting to zERC20, this will eliminate the initial gas fees. The new features include: receiving zAssets without gas fees, with transaction fees automatically deducted from your assets; and one-tap conversion of some zAssets into their native form

Ripple launched native digital asset capabilities in its treasury management system, enabling finance teams to manage XRP and RLUSD alongside fiat balances. This innovation positions Ripple ahead of competitors, integrating digital asset accounts into existing treasury functions.

A CEX CEO said they will study Bitcoin’s quantum-resistance-related issues and urged the industry to address potential threats as early as possible. Although post-quantum cryptography is feasible, execution must be approached with caution to avoid new risks. The exchange has already initiated infrastructure upgrades and is pushing community collaboration to develop quantum-resistant solutions.

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.

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Cottonia, a distributed cloud acceleration infrastructure designed to provide high-performance, verifiable computing for Artificial Intelligence (AI) applications, autonomous agent ecosystems, and Web3 environments, is pleased to advance AI-native distributed compute infrastructure for running

Pi Network is advancing its ecosystem with plans for a cross-chain bridge, enhancing its connectivity and utility in the Web3 space. Alongside upgrades like smart contract support and KYB verification, the network aims to attract developers and users, gradually shaping its ecosystem for broader relevance.

Paradigm is developing a specialized prediction market trading terminal, positioning itself as a key player in the booming sector. It aims to create a market-making desk and a prediction market index, enhancing its infrastructure and attracting serious institutional investment.

On April 2, PeckShield clarified that HyperEVM was not down; the anomaly was limited to the official block explorer frontend not syncing data. The incident was caused by a data source deviation that led to a misclassification. In reality, the underlying chain was operating normally. On the same day, MetaMask announced full support for HyperEVM, lowering the usage barrier. This incident underscores the importance of verifying across multiple data sources to prevent false alarms.

Plume has launched a payroll pilot that pays employees partly in a tokenized money market fund. The move could reshape how income is delivered and used in onchain finance. Crypto Payroll Evolves With Model That Pays in Yield Assets Plume has launched a new payroll pilot that could change how emp

Gate News, April 2, Wormhole issued an official response to the attack on Drift, stating that Wormhole users’ assets are not currently at risk and that the cross-chain bridge functionality can still be used normally. However, due to the built-in security mechanisms configured for Solana, some cross-chain transfers may experience delays. Wormhole’s core contributors have been in communication with the Solana ecosystem team and will continue providing support as needed.

Loopscale’s declaration is not directly related to Drift. Most funds are secure, with some indirect exposure. Deposits in the SOL Genesis Vault will fully reimburse users; deposit and withdrawal functionality is temporarily disabled, and will be reopened once services are restored.

Gate News reports that on April 2, Anna, the founder of stablecoin infrastructure company Perena, issued a statement confirming that its three products—Perena USD, USD-J, and USD-P—were not affected by the Drift attack incident. However, the JLP vault managed by Neutral Trade, a platform sharing quantitative strategies within the Solana ecosystem, is running on Drift, which may pose certain risks or implications.

The U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) issued Bulletin 2026-4, effective April 1, providing a clear regulatory path for Ripple’s national trust bank and allowing it to operate after meeting the conditions to open for business. This bulletin replaces “fiduciary activities” with “the operations of a trust company,” expanding the organization’s service scope, including digital asset custody services. Ripple’s regulatory status has undergone a significant transformation, and in its application for a licensed institution, it seeks a Federal Reserve master account, focusing on the growth and challenges of the digital asset market.

Gate News update: On April 2, the Solana liquidity protocol Meteora issued a statement saying that all funds on Meteora are safe, and that all platform features and the treasury have not interacted with the Drift protocol.

The TON core team announced a consensus mechanism upgrade: Catchain 2.0 has started mainnet deployment. The goal is to reduce block confirmation time to about 1 second. This upgrade improves block generation speed and emphasizes that application developers need to adapt to the Streaming API to ensure a good user experience. If they do not adapt, the benefits of the upgrade will be greatly diminished.

Gate News reports that on April 2, Solana liquidity protocol Orca CEO Michael Hwang posted a tweet stating that Orca was not affected by the Drift attack incident and that users’ funds are safe. Michael Hwang pointed out that Orca’s smart contracts have passed four audits, ensuring their security and reliability.