What’s Interesting Today: SSV Network is launching a new framework, SSV 2.0, to enable “based” applications (bApps) to connect directly to Ethereum’s layer-1 chain, enhancing security and interoperability. Built on Distributed Validator Technology (DVT), this upgrade strengthens Ethereum’s validator network, supports layer-2 solutions, oracles, and fraud-proofs,

What’s Interesting Today: Abstract, an Ethereum Layer 2 blockchain developed by Igloo Inc., the creators of Pudgy Penguins, has launched its mainnet. The network aims to drive mass adoption by uniting creators, developers, and users. Key features include the Abstract Global Wallet, which rewards users with experience points (XPs)

What’s Interesting Today: Virtuals Protocol is expanding to the Solana blockchain to enhance scalability, attract developers, and drive innovation across ecosystems. Key features include a Strategic SOL Reserve (1% of trading fees converted to SOL), a Meteora liquidity pool, and an expanded grants program for builders. Industry experts view

What’s Interesting Today: Boba Network has integrated Nucleus to enhance cross-chain functionality, enabling seamless interoperability with Ethereum mainnet and improving access to DeFi, gaming, and NFT platforms. The integration supports bridging ETH, LSTs, and LRTs while offering features like secure interchain messaging, composable infrastructure, and cost-effective transaction processing. This

What’s Interesting Today: President Trump revealed a $500 billion investment in AI infrastructure through the "Stargate" initiative, backed by OpenAI, SoftBank, and Oracle. The plan includes constructing 20 data centers and generating 100,000 jobs to boost U.S. dominance in AI. The announcement came after the

What’s Interesting Today: Circle has acquired Hashnote, the issuer of US Yield Coin (USYC), a tokenized real-world asset fund, with the aim of making USYC a preferred form of yield-bearing collateral on crypto exchanges and with institutional partners. This acquisition strengthens Circle’s presence in the growing market for

What’s Interesting Today: Wintermute has expanded its partnership with TRON DAO to enhance liquidity and trading efficiency within the TRON ecosystem. By providing market coverage across both centralized and decentralized exchanges, Wintermute aims to streamline trading, reduce volatility, and support TRON's DeFi growth. This collaboration focuses on

What’s Interesting Today: Vitalik Buterin announced significant leadership changes at the Ethereum Foundation to improve technical expertise, communication with ecosystem developers, and support for decentralization, privacy, and censorship resistance. The foundation will not engage in political lobbying or ideological shifts. These changes come after a turbulent 2024, with controversy

What’s Interesting Today: Aurora Labs has launched the Aurora Cloud Console, a no-code, zero-cost platform enabling developers and businesses to deploy, customize, and manage EVM blockchains with ease. Built on NEAR Protocol, it offers scalability, security, and cross-chain interoperability, making blockchain deployment as simple as setting up an online