Infrastructure

Infrastructure · 1 month ago Google Cloud to Shut Down Blockchain Node Engine, Customers Directed to Quicknode Google Cloud has announced the shutdown of its Blockchain Node Engine and RPC services, effective December 15, 2026, directing customers to Quicknode for migration.

Infrastructure · 1 month ago Zcash Activates NU7 Network Upgrade on Testnet, Enhancing Speed and Sustainability Zcash has successfully activated its NU7 network upgrade on the public testnet, introducing significant changes aimed at improving transaction speed and network sustainability.

Infrastructure · 1 month ago Chainlink Launches CCIP 2.0, Enhancing Cross-Chain Security for Institutions Chainlink has officially launched CCIP 2.0, introducing new features aimed at enhancing security and compliance for institutions transferring tokenized assets across blockchains.

Infrastructure · 1 month ago Chainlink Launches CCIP 2.0 to Enhance Cross-Chain Interoperability for Institutions Chainlink has unveiled CCIP 2.0, a significant upgrade to its Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol, aimed at improving asset transfers for institutions and DeFi developers.

Infrastructure · 1 month ago Lido DAO Implements Governance Changes with Votes #206 and #214 Lido DAO has executed two significant governance votes, updating staking parameters and introducing a Dual Governance system to enhance user influence.

Infrastructure · 1 month ago Bitcoin Researchers Propose Shielded Transfers to Enhance Privacy on the Network A new proposal introduces Shielded Bitcoin, allowing private transfers on the Bitcoin network without altering its consensus rules, using techniques inspired by Zcash.

Infrastructure · 1 month ago OpenZeppelin Launches Security Tools for TRON Network Development OpenZeppelin has integrated its security-focused smart contract libraries with the TRON network, providing developers with enhanced tools for building applications.

Infrastructure · 1 month ago Aptos Launches v1.49.1 Hotfix and Mainnet Node for Validator Nodes Aptos Labs has released a hotfix and a new mainnet node version aimed at improving validator node performance and stability, addressing critical synchronization issues without requiring user action.

Infrastructure · 1 month ago Lido DAO Approves Major Governance Changes Including Deposit Reserve Controls Lido DAO has executed a significant governance upgrade, including the approval of LIP-37 and new deposit reserve controls, enhancing its operational framework.

Infrastructure · 1 month ago Zcash Plans NU7 Upgrade for November 5, Reducing Block Time to 25 Seconds Zcash developers are targeting November 5 for the NU7 upgrade, which will decrease block time from 75 to 25 seconds, pending a final decision on October 20.

Infrastructure · 1 month ago Solana Reduces Block Times to 250 Milliseconds in SIMD-0525 Rollout Solana has successfully reduced its target block time from 300 milliseconds to 250 milliseconds as part of the SIMD-0525 upgrade, enhancing data freshness for applications.

Infrastructure · 1 month ago Dragonfly's Haseeb Qureshi Advocates for Zcash Development Fund to Conclude by 2028 Haseeb Qureshi of Dragonfly Capital proposes that Zcash's development fund should remain active until its scheduled end in 2028, emphasizing the need for final technical work before closure.

Infrastructure · 1 month ago MEXC Enhances AI Capabilities for Streamlined Trading Experience MEXC has announced a significant upgrade to its AI features, aiming to enhance the trading journey by integrating opportunity discovery, analysis, and execution.

Infrastructure · 1 month ago Bitcoin Core Update v32.0rc1 Introduces Compatibility Challenges for Wallets and Services The recent Bitcoin Core v32.0rc1 update may disrupt wallet protocols and services reliant on Bitcoin's RPC interfaces, as node operators test compatibility ahead of the final release.

Infrastructure · 1 month ago Firelight Offers XRP Holders New Yield Opportunities with Extended Withdrawal Times Firelight's new protocol allows XRP holders to earn yield by depositing FXRP, but withdrawal times could extend up to 60 days.

Infrastructure · 1 month ago BNB Chain Schedules Lorentz Hard Fork for Mainnet Upgrade BNB Chain has announced the activation schedule for the Lorentz hard fork, set for block height 42,100,000, aimed at reducing gas costs for users by 20%. Validators and node operators must upgrade their software before this activation.

Infrastructure · 1 month ago Ether Surges 8.3% Amid Massive Short Liquidations, Reaches $2,600 Ether experienced a significant price surge, climbing 8.3% to briefly exceed $2,600, driven by over $255 million in short liquidations. This event highlights the volatile dynamics of the crypto market amid macroeconomic influences.

Infrastructure · 1 month ago ElevenLabs Launches Dubbing v2 for Enhanced AI Voice Translation ElevenLabs has introduced Dubbing v2, a significant upgrade in AI-powered dubbing that enhances voice translation by directly conditioning on original audio, preserving tone and emotional delivery.

Infrastructure · 2 months ago StarkWare Achieves Quantum-Safe Bitcoin Transaction on Mainnet StarkWare has successfully executed the first quantum-safe Bitcoin transaction on the mainnet, addressing potential vulnerabilities posed by quantum computing.

Infrastructure · 2 months ago First Quantum-Safe Bitcoin Transaction Successfully Completed on Mainnet A groundbreaking quantum-safe Bitcoin transaction was executed on the mainnet, demonstrating a new method to protect funds from future quantum computing threats.