🌴[AMA] I found KII, a project solving real-world problems.... - Date: August 6th 11pm kst - Guest: KiiChain Kii chain is On-chain FX layer for stablecoins and RWA A team that has been solving cross-border payment and B2B challenges is now expanding its business and technology into Web3. How will the experience and infrastructure they have built in this field scale when combined with Web3? Their services have already facilitated more than $100 million in transactions across Latin America. What could they achieve if those markets were connected more freely and efficiently through onchain infrastructure?show more

Silencio has surpassed 1 million on-chain devices on peaq... This is the live count of real contributors using their smartphones to capture and stream the physical world into digital infrastructure. Each device is opt-in, privacy-preserving, and individually rewarded in $SLC. Together, these contributors have recorded more than 10.6 million hours of real-world acoustic signal. The network spans 190 countries and has generated over 38.8 Billion environmental datapoints. All of it is live. All of it is on-chain. Silencio represents a deployed DePIN system operating at global scale. Its data is already integrated into major enterprise marketplaces. Its token economy is active, deflationary, and fully aligned with participation. This milestone is not just about numbers. It is about trust, coordination, and measurable impact. It proves that decentralized networks can scale without compromising on quality, compliance, or utility. Built on peaq. Secured by $SLC and the Blocksound Foundation. Powered by people. This is not the future of data infrastructure. It is already in motion.show more

Tokenization is quickly becoming one of the most talked-about... ideas in crypto. This year we’re aiming much higher. We don’t just want to tokenize miner revenue; we want to bring entire productive ecosystems on-chain. That means tokenizing baskets of assets, real energy infrastructure, AI agents, compute power, data centres, and even the cooling systems that keep high-performance hardware running at scale. All of it connected and interoperable with DeFi. Thats what we have been building throughout. A single on-chain framework that unlocks something genuinely powerful: real ownership, real yield, and real coordination between digital and physical infrastructure. From backend systems and front-end interfaces to smart contracts, AI, physical infrastructure, oracles, and autonomous agents, the stack keeps expanding and compounding. It’s about building the foundation for how value will be owned, deployed, and earned in the next generation of the on-chain economy. Simplified by PinLink.show more

Rhuna has powered more than 165 live events, served... over 2M users, and processed $90M+ in volume across its existing infrastructure. At this scale, latency, fragmentation, and settlement uncertainty can have a massive impact on hundreds of thousands of live users. By integrating OmniSet, Rhuna taps into a unified liquidity and settlement layer that can coordinate payments and digital assets across ecosystems. Built on FastSet, OmniSet delivers fast, verifiable settlement that holds up under real-world demand, making it suitable for high-throughput environments like live events. This partnership reflects Pi²’s focus on deploying infrastructure where performance and reliability are essential.show more

Important Update: Final CTF Token Burn Valued at Nearly... $1 Million Scheduled for December 6th. We are excited to announce that the final burn, worth approximately $1 million in CTF reward tokens, is scheduled for December 6th at 11:59 PM. After successfully completing our first burn on December 1st, our team has been focused on developing cross-chain interoperability between XRPL and Polygon. Unfortunately, due to technical challenges, the 2nd and 3rd burn transactions were NOT processed. However, all technical issues have now been resolved, and we are on track for a smooth final burn on December 6th. Following this, we will begin beta testing our rewards payment app—an exciting new phase! Stay tuned for more updates, and thank you for your continued support! For more information visitshow more

A traveler taps her card at a market thousands... of miles from home. The payment feels instant, simple, straightforward. It’s not. Behind that tap, money may need to move across currencies, banks, payment providers, and borders. Traditional systems often require companies to park funds in local accounts before they are needed, leaving capital stagnant for long periods of time where it’s not able to earn a return or be put to work. Members of the Avalanche Payments Collective are building a more efficient global payments model, one that keeps capital productive up until the moment it needs to move. Here are five members working across different parts of cross-border payments and treasury infrastructure: Axiym provides payment and treasury infrastructure that helps institutions route liquidity and settle transactions without pre-funding every market. Its technology supported Hyundai Motor America’s stablecoin payment to its Mexico affiliate, completed on Avalanche in minutes instead of days. Nonco helps institutions exchange currencies and stablecoins by requesting prices directly from a network of professional liquidity providers. That gives them access to more competitive rates while allowing both sides of the transaction to settle together onchain. SMBC, Japan’s second-largest bank, is exploring stablecoin infrastructure for wholesale institutional payments. It is also working alongside MUFG and Mizuho on a potential yen-pegged stablecoin initiative built on Avalanche. StraitsX is working with KBank through Project BLOOM to develop payment infrastructure that can improve settlement across Southeast Asian corridors where moving money remains particularly slow and expensive. AeraTech helps multinational companies manage cash across subsidiaries, offset internal obligations, and settle inter-company payments without unnecessarily routing every transaction through external banks. These different companies all represent or engage with different parts of the payment and treasury stack. But they all have a shared goal: keep capital working longer, move it when it is needed, and make cross-border payments faster and more efficient. That is what the Avalanche Payments Collective is bringing together. Frictionless, borderless payments that really are instant, simple, and straightforward.show more

How does putting business onchain benefit Avalanche? To answer... this question we have to understand another, what are people willing to pay for? The long-term health of a blockchain depends on sustainable use of the network. Real businesses are the clearest driver of that. They build products people need, bring in real users, and create repeatable demand. That demand shows up in the metrics that matter: application revenue, gas usage, returning users, and value flowing across applications and L1s. Put simply, this is onchain GDP. The measurable economic output of the network. This is where tokenomics becomes grounded in the fundamentals of business. More sustainable businesses lead to more users. More users lead to more revenue onchain. And that is what ultimately supports stronger, more sustainable tokenomics. more businesses = more fees = more burned AVAX. Sustainable crypto is driven by people paying for things they find useful. That’s business. And Avalanche is built for business 🔺show more

Today we're announcing new offices in Singapore and Tokyo.... Combined with Sydney, Legora now covers the full breadth of Asia-Pacific. Here's why: Japan is one of the largest legal services markets in the world by revenue – and it's in the middle of a structural M&A boom that connects directly to the US corridor we already cover. We already have customers there. The Tokyo office puts us at the center of that flow, serving both the international firms advising on outbound Japanese transactions and the domestic firms handling the inbound. Singapore is where the Magic Circle and leading US firms base their APAC headquarters. For global firms doing cross-border legal work across the region, it's the natural entry point – and we already have several of those firms as customers. The APAC legal services fee pool rivals the EU in scale. We've been building here since opening in Sydney in 2025. MinterEllison, Allens, Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer, and others are already on the platform. Now we're taking the next step. If you want to be part of what we're building –show more

In 2025, demand for blockchain applications with genuine real-world... utility has collided with a technical barrier that leaves developers questioning what they can realistically build. Anyone building things like tokenized assets, supply chains, AI agents, or prediction markets still juggle a mess of middleware, and somehow end up spending more time stitching than innovating. How so? Every: - Bridges to move assets, - oracles to fetch data, - indexers to make that data searchable, - relayers and bots to keep everything on schedule— is necessary, but each layer also adds cost, latency, and new risks. The end result is an application that’s expensive to run, fragile under stress, and slower than the Web2 software it’s trying to replace. This is the problem Rialo says it wants to solve. Built by Subzero Labs and backed by $20 million from investors like Pantera Capital and Coinbase Ventures 🛡️, Rialo’s pitch is simple: instead of accepting the middleware tower as an unavoidable cost of doing business, compress it into the base chain itself. But Rialo doesn’t describe itself as another Layer 1, its very name, Rialo Isn’t a Layer One, makes that clear. The team frames it instead as a unified real-world network: a protocol rebuilt from the ground up with the assumption that external connectivity is not an afterthought but a core design principle. To understand what this means, consider how today’s dApps are typically assembled. A typical RWA dApp stack involves: - Oracle providers (Chainlink, Pyth, Band) for asset pricing and event settlement - Bridges (Wormhole, Multichain, custodians) for cross-chain asset movement - Indexers (The Graph, Aleph, Stacks API) for querying and preprocessing chain data - Schedulers/relayers for automated tasks and monitoring - Web2 integrations via cloud services, centralized APIs, and off-chain pipelines Each of these steps adds another vendor, another trust boundary, and another operational layer to monitor. By the time the application is live, it resembles a patchwork of loosely coupled services, each carrying its own risks. You don’t have to look far for proof: - Base went dark for 29-43 minutes in August 2025 when its sequencer misfired, freezing every DeFi app on it. - A few months earlier, an AWS outage rippled through Binance and KuCoin, stalling withdrawals because even “decentralized” systems leaned on centralized middleware. - When Infura has faltered, Ethereum dApps have gone offline in sync, not because Ethereum broke, but because the middleware holding it together did. What should feel like building an application instead feels like maintaining a fragile machine. Rialo architecture embeds the primitives that normally live in middleware directly into the protocol. Smart contracts on Rialo can: - be event-driven, able to respond not just to blockchain state changes but also to external events through built-in webhook and API triggers. - fetch data from the web natively, without relying on external oracles or relayers. - include privacy and identity management—KYC hooks and two-factor authentication, at the protocol level rather than as add-ons. - handle cross-chain communication without wrapped assets or third-party bridges. - run on a virtual machine that is compatible with ecosystems like Solana but extended with RISC-V to support modern programming concepts such as async/await and event loops. If these features work as intended, the implications are significant. Today, much of a team’s energy goes into building and maintaining infrastructure: fullnodes, indexers, monitoring scripts, oracle integrations, relayer logic, bridge infrastructure. Each requires engineering headcount and ongoing maintenance. With Rialo, much of this is absorbed by the protocol, freeing developers to concentrate on business logic. Projects can deliver production-grade dApps with smaller, leaner groups focused directly on product design and execution. Operational costs also shrink: indexing and oracle services can run into thousands of dollars a month; collapsing those into built-in functions reduces recurring expenses while simplifying onboarding for new developers. But folding middleware into the chain doesn’t erase complexity, it reshapes it. Some of the problems to be encountered include: - Scale and complexity: Rialo’s validators won’t just be securing transactions; they’ll also be securing APIs, cross-chain data, and scheduled triggers. Any failure in one subsystem could ripple across the entire network. - Performance vs. decentralization: Richer indexing, scheduling, and data ingress could make nodes heavier to run, narrowing who can realistically participate as a validator. That risks reducing the decentralization blockchains depend on for resilience. - Governance pressures: Disputes or failures involving real-world data feeds, external APIs, or cross-chain actions will arise more often, requiring not just technical fixes but robust social infrastructure, clear rules for voting, transparent arbitration, and mechanisms for community trust. Without them, Rialo risks re-centralizing decision-making around a handful of operators. Where, then, does this model make the most sense? That would be in sectors where external connectivity is indispensable and middleware bloat has consistently been a blocker: - Real-world assets: settling tokenized securities or commodities against off-chain events. - Supply chains: triggering a payment the moment a shipment clears customs, without relying on a third-party oracle. - Agent systems: AI agents interacting with real-world APIs and on-chain contracts simultaneously. - Real-time markets: prediction markets or insurance contracts that must resolve immediately against external data. For purely on-chain domains like DeFi primitives or NFTs, where composability matters more than external triggers, the advantages may be less pronounced. This shift is familiar to anyone who remembers the rise of Web2 platform services. Just as Heroku and Firebase abstracted away server maintenance so developers could focus on building products, Rialo is betting that a unified real-world network can let blockchain developers do the same. Adoption will ultimately depend on: - whether its protocol primitives mature quickly, - whether the ecosystem builds out SDKs and tooling that make them usable, - whether compliance features can adapt to changing regulations, - and whether governance proves resilient under adversarial conditions. The first applications will be the test case. If they show that Rialo can replace a fragile patchwork of middleware with a secure, auditable, and cost-effective base layer, it could set a new standard for real-world connectivity in blockchains. If not, it risks simply moving complexity from one part of the stack to another. But at a minimum, Rialo has forced the question: should real-world connectivity in blockchains continue to depend on layers of external vendors, or should it be built into the chain itself? That’s the question Rialo has put on the table — and it’s why I got interested in Rialo .show more

$1,000,000,000+ in tokenized stock TVL. In less than 8... months, Ondo Global Markets became the first tokenized stock & ETF platform to reach $1 billion in TVL, one of the fastest climbs in the history of onchain finance. Ondo Global Markets has established itself as the standard for tokenized stocks and ETFs: → Over 70% market share → Tens of thousands of holders → Over $18B in cumulative volume → Live across Solana, BNB Chain & Ethereum Since launch, the platform has scaled to 260+ tokenized stocks & ETFs, expanding access to the world's most in-demand sectors across AI, biotech, defense, energy, and more. The pace of tokenization is accelerating with every new asset class. What took stablecoins and tokenized Treasuries years, Ondo tokenized stocks and ETFs achieved in under a year, faster than any asset class before them. This milestone reflects a generational shift in how global investors access capital markets, one that is more transparent, more accessible, and more efficient than the legacy system. One billion down. Trillions to go.show more

I’m delighted to announce that Quant and Murex are... partnering to bring tokenised deposits and digital bond settlement into MX.3. Institutions have been asking the same question. How do we move forward with tokenisation without disrupting the trading, risk and post-trade operations we depend on? The answer is now inside the platform they already use. Tokenised RWAs just crossed $100 billion. DTCC has SEC approval to tokenise real-world assets from mid-2026 and major UK banks are already working with Quant through the Great Britain Tokenised Deposit initiative - all of which signals that the market is moving. Users in banks, asset managers, insurance companies, pension funds, hedge funds, corporations and energy utilities in over 65 countries now have a production-ready path into tokenisation through the systems they already run. The future of capital markets infrastructure is programmable: #Tokenisation #DigitalAssets #CapitalMarkets #Programmabilityshow more

🚨 ⚡ Breaking: I’m proud to share that has... raised $82 million in Series B funding to build the first truly global #crypto #payments #network – one that makes crypto as easy, seamless, and universal to use as fiat. Most of the investments were closed with PayPal USD (#PYUSD) stablecoin. This round, led by Paradigm (Charlie Noyes & Matt Huang) with participation from Consensys.eth , QuantumLight, Yolo Investments, Evolution VC, Hike Ventures, Opportuna and AltaIR Capital, that brings our total funding to over $120 million. Regulatory clarity is taking shape, institutions are leaning in, and #stablecoins are booming. The industry has gotten everything it could have asked for – and then some. Crypto finally has its shot at mainstream adoption. The industry is ready, the technology is ready and we believe #Payments are the unlock. 💡 What is Mesh and How it solves the crypto payments challenges? Mesh is building the #network that connects #wallets, #exchanges, Payment Service Providers (PSPs), and businesses as one cohesive operating system. Users can pay with any asset they hold – BTC, ETH, SOL – while merchants settle in the hashtag#stablecoin of their choice: PYUSD, RLUSD, USDC. It’s seamless, instant, and works everywhere. Just like it should. It’s the foundational infrastructure for a #borderless, open financial system. A system where payments aren’t confined by geography, banking hours, or asset types. One network that works across #TradFi and #crypto. Our technology already powers payments, deposits, and transfers across 300+ wallets, exchanges, and platforms. We reach over 400 million users in 100+ countries. With this capital, we’re expanding globally to making crypto payments as easy as using a credit card. Thank you to everyone on the Mesh team and all of our investors and advisors for their brilliance, hard work, and inspiration. This milestone would not have been possible without their continued support and trust in our vision. We look forward to entering this next phase of growth together. And we are hiring! DM me to build the future together. #Crypto #Payments #Stablecoins #Fundraise #Meshshow more

Jimin Harper’s Bazaar JP Interview: 👤: They are aware... that they are loved all over the world, and will not cut back on what they can do for their fans, no matter how small it may seem. This attitude is shown through actions, not words. There has been a huge amount of reaction from fans, but have there been any that have left a lasting impression on you? 🐥: "While we appreciate all feedback, there are times when our fans respond with a song. A response with a song means more than any gift.”show more

QuickSwap is live on Immutable zkEVM mainnet, powered by... Polygon | POL, the leading EVM-compatible gaming chain! A brand new Citadel deployment and massive leap forward for Polygon DeFi x Web3 gaming. Users can swap, LP, and farm on Immutable zkEVM directly through QuickSwap. Earn up to 7,202% APR by providing liquidity and farming across the following pairs: 🔹 $WIMX - $USDC 🔹 $WIMX - $WETH 🔹 $WIMX - $GOG 🔹 $WETH - $USDC The gold standard of gaming on Ethereum with Layer 2 ZK-rollup technology, now available to the dragon community. Why is this launch a massive deal for QuickSwap and the broader Polygon ecosystem? Immutable zkEVM provides Ethereum’s security, extremely low transaction costs via the native $IMX token, high scalability, and boasts technology that’s powering the next generation of blockchain gaming. Leading gaming projects have already found a home on Immutable zkEVM, including: 🔹 Medieval Empires 🔹 METALCORE | Let's #PlayMetalCore! 🔹 Shardbound 🔹 Treeverse 🔹 GuildOfGuardians and more. They also have several exciting products that are giving both projects and gamers greater accessibility within their zkEVM ecosystem: 🔹 Passport: Player identity and onboarding solution 🔹 Orderbook: Sharing NFT orders across marketplaces 🔹 Checkout: Payment solution for in-game item transactions Get ready to experience Immutable zkEVM like never before. Ushering a new era in GameFi. QuickSwap has now built on one more Citadel, pushing the DragonFi 2.0 narrative forward and becoming one of Polygon’s strongest GameFi contenders.show more

🗓️ The Portals State of the Union is happening... on Sunday, January 28, where we begin to take the wraps off what we’ve been cooking over the last half of 2023. We have been strategically quieter on the timeline, while relentlessly focused on building a self-sustaining, successful platform that thrives with both web2 and web3 audiences. We have been validating secret projects, while competitors seem to be continuing in the wrong direction. The team has been working on the most valuable experiences and products possible now that we have the fastest/best-in-class 3D experience creator out there. Portals has always been a labor of love. It’s our life’s work, and we are not going anywhere. Solana is also here to stay, further establishing itself as a force to be reckoned with and gaining more of the recognition it deserves. It's time for us to put forward more of the on-chain ecosystem projects we have always wanted to do. Rolling out new systems, incentives, and experiences to fortify Portals as one web3's killer apps and top destinations. We have a lot to share, and we can't wait to show you. This year's State of the Union will be delivered in video format, across X, Discord, and in Portals. We'll be dropping more teasers while looking forward to seeing you on January 28!show more

🌟 Partner Spotlight: FateLabz x NeoTech At NeoTech, we’re... proud to collaborate with FateLabz, a cutting-edge design and technology web3 firm revolutionizing blockchain utilities. Based in Canada, FateLabz has earned a reputation for building innovative solutions across personal finance, digital assets, and intellectual property management. With their Intrinsically Valued Non-Fungible Token (IVN) technology, they are redefining how NFTs retain and grow value, shielding investors from market volatility. Their services are ranging from token contracts, decentralized payment solutions, platforms to advanced social dApps and will help form a backbone of stability and scalability for NeoTech's ecosystem. Through this partnership, NeoTech benefits from FateLabz’s extensive expertise and revolutionary technology, enabling us to deliver real value to our users. Their unwavering commitment to innovation ensures our ecosystem continues to flourish, while our community enjoys secure and sustainable solutions that push the boundaries of Web3. Together, we’re building a decentralized future where value is tangible, growth is inevitable, and opportunities are limitless. Stay tuned as we showcase more of our trusted partners driving NeoTech forward! 💪✨ #NeoTech #FateLabz #IVN #Partnerships #Web3show more