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Metis Launches HyperHack With $200K Reward Pool: An AI-Driven Web3 Hackathon on Hyperion

May 18, 2025 2 mins read

Metis, a trailblazer in Ethereum Layer 2 solutions, today announced HyperHack, a three-month hackathon designed to showcase the transformative power of Hyperion, its AI-optimized, high-performance blockchain. Kicking off on May 15, 2025, starting with the Ideathon, HyperHack invites developers worldwide to build and stress-test decentralized applications (dApps) leveraging Hyperion’s real-time parallel execution, on-chain AI integration, and ultra-high throughput. With $200,000 in prizes, mentorship, and incubation opportunities, HyperHack is set to redefine the

ChainGPT and Alibaba Cloud Partner to Scale Solidity LLM & AIVM with GPU Infrastructure

May 17, 2025 4 mins read

ChainGPT, a pioneer in blockchain AI solutions, has announced a new partnership with Alibaba Cloud, a global leader in cloud computing infrastructure. This collaboration brings scalable, enterprise-grade GPU resources to ChainGPT’s AI stack, making high-performance machine learning accessible to builders across the Web3 ecosystem via the Solidity large language model (LLM) public release. The open-sourcing of the Solidity LLM marks a leap forward for competent contract developers, auditors, and researchers worldwide.

HOT Labs Secures $250,000 Grant from Stellar Foundation to Accelerate Chain Abstraction Innovation

May 15, 2025 2 mins read

HOT Labs, a leading blockchain innovator known for its multi-chain wallet solution and Chain Abstraction infrastructure, has secured a $250,000 grant from the Stellar Development Foundation (SDF). This strategic partnership aims to integrate Stellar’s blockchain into HOT Labs’ products—HOT Protocol and HOT Wallet—making blockchain transactions seamless and cost-effective for users. Stellar’s grant will notably cover transaction costs within HOT Wallet, creating a genuine chain abstraction experience and unlocking the full

Brevis to Power Intelligent UX on PancakeSwap Infinity

May 13, 2025 4 mins read

Brevis  and PancakeSwap announced the launch of Intelligent UX on PancakeSwap Infinity (formerly PancakeSwap v4), bringing programmable, user-aware, and trustless DeFi experiences. Powered by Brevis’ advanced zero-knowledge proof (ZK) technology, this integration brings Brevis-supported hooks to PancakeSwap Infinity, changing how decentralized exchanges (DEXs) interact with users. Previously, all users experienced identical trading processes in DeFi, regardless of their loyalty, trading volume, or liquidity contributions. PancakeSwap Infinity changes the DeFi trading process by

The TRUF.NETWORK AI Toolkit: Unlocking the power of AI in Blockchain

May 11, 2025 3 mins read

TRUF.NETWORK, the world’s first decentralized economic data infrastructure, providing real-time, transparent financial metrics that power decentralized applications, is excited to announce the launch of the TRUF.NETWORK AI Toolkit, a groundbreaking advancement that merges artificial intelligence with blockchain technology. As the digital landscape evolves, the integration of AI into blockchain systems is becoming increasingly vital for driving innovation and enhancing the capabilities of decentralized networks. The TRUF.NETWORK AI Toolkit provides a comprehensive

ZKM Launches zkMIPS 1.0: A Production-Ready, High-Performance zkVM for Scalable Verifiable Computation

May 8, 2025 3 mins read

ZKM has officially launched zkMIPS 1.0, the first production-grade release of its MIPS-based zero-knowledge virtual machine (zkVM). This milestone delivers what the industry has lacked to date: a highly performant, stable, and production-grade zkVM, ready for real-world deployment across Ethereum, Bitcoin, and other ecosystems. Built on the battle-tested MIPS32r2 instruction set architecture, zkMIPS 1.0 departs from the trend of zkVMs built on RISC-V and introduces a more mature, efficient, and purpose-aligned architecture

Interlace Breaks New Ground in Web3 Finance with CaaS at Token2049

May 8, 2025 4 mins read

On May 1st, the global blockchain industry event Token2049 concluded successfully, marking a significant moment for Web3 and fintech innovations. Interlace, a leading Web3 fintech company, made its debut at the event, capturing widespread attention with its cutting-edge Card-as-a-Service (CaaS) solution. The company showcased its deep industry insights and strategic expansion plans for the Middle East market, positioning itself as a key player in the region’s Web3 ecosystem. Interlace’s presence attracted a diverse range of

Ethereum completes its long-awaited Pectra upgrade on the mainnet

May 7, 2025 2 mins read

Ethereum has successfully implemented its significant Pectra upgrade on the mainnet, marking its most substantial enhancement since the Merge and Dencun. This upgrade, which took effect at epoch 364032 on May 7, 2023, at 6:00 a.m. ET, introduces a comprehensive set of Ethereum Improvement Proposals (EIPs) aimed at improving staking efficiency, wallet usability, and layer 2 scalability. It also lays essential groundwork for Ethereum’s long-term scaling strategy. The deployment of

Galxe Launches Passport V3 with Sumsub to Supercharge Web3 Onboarding

May 7, 2025 3 mins read

Galxe, Web3’s leading decentralized super app, has unveiled Passport V3: its upgraded KYC solution that streamlines user verification and is now integrated with Sumsub, a leading KYC verification platform. With this new integration, Galxe Passport can ensure seamless and secure user onboarding for any Web3 business. Trusted by over 1 million users, Galxe Passport streamlines identity verification, enabling easy access to multiple decentralized apps and platforms, including Transak and Banxa,

CoolBitX Launches CoolWallet Go: The World’s First Cold Wallet with Lifetime Warranty

May 5, 2025 2 mins read

CoolBitX officially introduces CoolWallet Go, a minimal, ultra-portable cold wallet designed for new crypto users and seasoned holders alike. It’s a next-generation card wallet focused on simplicity, cost-efficiency, and everyday utility—without compromising on security fundamentals. Pre-Order Offer (April 21 – May 10) CoolWallet Go is now available for pre-order at $59.99 USD for a 2-card set. Customers can optionally add a lifetime warranty plan for $39 USD per set—a rare

ZIGChain Summit 2025 Reveals Shariah RWA Platform, $25M AI Fund, and June Mainnet Launch

May 1, 2025 5 mins read

The inaugural ZIGChain Summit 2025 brought together visionaries from all spheres of the TradFi, Web2, and Web3 world to unveil a bold new chapter in their mission to decentralized wealth generation. Held in Dubai, the event delivered three breakthrough announcements: the launch of Zamanat, a Shariah-compliant Real-World Asset (RWA) tokenization platform built on ZIGChain; a $25M Innovation Fund to support AI-powered finance tools; and the official mainnet go-live date set for June

Vitalik Buterin reveals a new Ethereum roadmap to boost Layer 2 security and finality

April 2, 2025 2 mins read

Vitalik Buterin, co-founder of Ethereum, has unveiled a new roadmap aimed at enhancing the security and efficiency of Layer 2 (L2) solutions. This plan emphasizes scalability while maintaining Ethereum’s core principles of decentralization and trustlessness. A significant aspect of the roadmap is the introduction of a “2-of-3” proof model. This model utilizes three types of provers: optimistic, zero-knowledge (ZK), and trusted execution environments (TEE). A transaction is deemed final when