Project Progress

The Ethereum Foundation staked $93 million in ether, reaching nearly $143 million in total staked ETH, almost fulfilling its 70,000 ETH target. This shift to staking generates yield for funding operations without selling assets, although some ETH remains unstaked.

Gate News message, April 4, Hyperliquid ecosystem crypto trading and consumer platform Based recently announced the launch of the Launchpool feature. Based token holders can stake their tokens to earn points, and thereby participate in Launchpool activities. It is reported that the first project to go live on the platform’s Launchpool is Pull Fun.

RippleX engineer Mayukha Vadari addressed developer concerns as the XRP Ledger undergoes significant improvements. Key areas of focus include telemetry, nomenclature, type safety, refactoring, logging, and documentation to enhance stability and bug fixing, making the platform more robust and accessible for developers.

Cardano DRep dori defends the privacy chain Midnight, stating it complements rather than competes with Cardano. He emphasizes Midnight's role in enhancing privacy and scalability, addressing market demands for institutional users. Dori supports Hoskinson's vision, highlighting the importance of Midnight in the Cardano ecosystem, especially with its recent mainnet launch.

Naoris Protocol launched a quantum-resistant blockchain, designed to secure transactions against future quantum threats. It utilizes post-quantum cryptography and has validated over 100 million transactions, preparing to protect digital assets despite vulnerabilities in existing systems like Bitcoin and Ethereum.

Polkadot has introduced staking reforms aimed at enhancing sustainability and refining incentives. Key changes include minimum self-stake for validators, reduced risks for nominators, and a quicker unbonding phase. These adjustments aim to drive $DOT adoption and create a stronger economic foundation while streamlining staking operations.

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The Pi Network's first large-scale reward distribution for KYC validators involved over 1 million users completing 526 million validation tasks. This decentralized approach enhances security and encourages user participation, paving the way for future expansions.

Symbiosis Finance, a multi-chain liquidity protocol that enables cross-chain token swaps from various blockchain networks, today announced a strategic expansion into X1 EcoChain, an EVM-compatible Layer-1 DEPIN blockchain network that offers an eco-friendly and scalable solution for decentralized ap

The Solana Foundation launched Solana Agent Skills on April 4, providing AI tools with prebuilt functional modules to simplify interaction with the Solana network. The official skill modules include error handling, security checks, and more. The community offers more than 60 skills, covering areas such as DeFi and payments.

The Ethereum Foundation has staked over 45,000 Ether recently, bringing the total to about 69,500 ETH, just shy of their 70,000 ETH goal. This move aims to enhance financial sustainability and support crucial applications while managing staking risks during potential hard forks.

The Ethereum Foundation recently increased its staked Ether holdings to 47,050 ETH, worth about $96.6 million. The move is intended to generate steady returns through staking and reduce market sell pressure, addressing community concerns about potential Ether sell-offs. The Foundation’s adjustments to its financial strategy help strengthen network security and show its commitment to supporting the long-term development of decentralized technology.

DeFi lending protocol HypurrFi issues a security warning, saying that its website domain has been compromised. It urges users not to use that domain and to pause interactions. The team confirms users’ funds are safe and is investigating the domain hijacking incident.

Cosmos ecosystem non-custodial wallet Leap Wallet announced that it will stop operating on May 28, affecting multiple services and features. Users need to re-delegate ATOM as soon as possible to avoid an interruption in earnings. Even though it is shutting down, the team still believes in the future of the crypto industry.

The Ethereum Foundation staked over 45,000 ETH recently, nearing its goal of 70,000. This strategy aims to generate funds for development and address community concerns over treasury management. Concerns about centralization and hard forks are also noted.

Square announced that it is enabling Bitcoin payment options for merchants across the United States and making it the default feature. With real-time settlement through the Lightning Network, merchants can enjoy a zero-fee promotion through 2027. Even so, it is still subject to local regulations and merchant eligibility reviews.

Jack Dorsey hints at reviving the historic Bitcoin faucet, a site that once gave away free BTC for users to explore the cryptocurrency. This initiative recalls Bitcoin's grassroots beginnings, though details remain limited until launch.

Cardano's price is stabilizing around the $0.245 support level amid market consolidation and declining momentum. The inability to break resistance at $0.268 raises concerns about upward strength. Meanwhile, development of the new node version 10.7.0 is in testing, promising enhancements for the ecosystem.

The Ethereum Foundation has completed its 70,000 ETH staking mission, depositing approximately 45,000 ETH worth around $93 million in a single on-chain session on April 3 Summary The Ethereum Foundation deposited approximately 45,000 ETH in a single session on April 3, completing the 70,000 ETH

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