Pi Network completed mainnet upgrade to Protocol 20 on March 18, providing smart contract execution environment to support upcoming NFT and escrow features. Smart contracts will be rolled out in phases, with the first phase being subscription contracts, followed by escrow contracts and NFT tools. Each step requires security audits and community verification to ensure safety and stability.
The New York platform Theo announced the completion of a $100 million financing round and launched thUSD, a gold-backed yield-generating stablecoin. It leverages the gold token thGOLD and gold futures arbitrage to create two independent revenue streams, aiming to provide hedging and returns in volatile markets. Unlike Tether Gold and PAX Gold, thUSD not only tracks gold prices but also actively generates additional yields. The platform plans to expand to 200 countries globally and will be compatible with various lending protocols.