Validators

Infrastructure · 1 hour 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 day 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 · 3 days 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.

Markets · 4 days ago FIFA Collect Surpasses 1 Million Users Following Migration to Avalanche Blockchain FIFA Collect has reached over 1 million users after migrating to its own Avalanche-powered blockchain, enhancing user experience and transaction capabilities.

Hacks & Exploits · 6 days ago Bitcoin Core 32.0 Set for Release with Enhanced Speed and Security Features Bitcoin Core 32.0 aims for a stable release on October 10, introducing significant performance and security enhancements for node operators.

Infrastructure · 1 week 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.

Companies · 1 week ago Ethereum Builders Face Dilemma Over Payment Structures Amid Evolving Protocols Ethereum builders are confronted with the challenge of choosing between locking up capital for payments or relying on trusted brokers, as discussions evolve around new payment mechanisms and account abstraction standards.

Opinion · 1 week ago Pi Network's Recovery Continues as Ecosystem Updates Enhance Utility Pi Network's token, PI, has risen above $0.097 following two weeks of gains, supported by recent updates to its SoloHost and Desktop applications aimed at improving ecosystem utility.

Protocols · 1 week ago XRP Ledger Activates Key Update for Upcoming Lending Protocol The XRP Ledger has activated a significant amendment aimed at enhancing transaction handling and preparing for a new lending protocol, impacting server compatibility.

Hacks & Exploits · 2 weeks ago Harmony to Shut Down Blockchain, Migrating ONE Tokens to Ethereum Harmony has announced the shutdown of its blockchain, migrating its native ONE tokens to Ethereum due to security threats. The transition will see holders receive new ERC-20 tokens automatically.

Layer-2 · 2 weeks ago Robinhood Chain's Fee Model Sparks Debate Among Blockchain Founders The launch of Robinhood Chain has ignited a public debate between Arbitrum and Solana co-founders over its fee structure, raising questions about the implications for users and network economics.

Markets · 2 weeks ago Flowra and KorDA Collaborate on Gold-Backed Validator Infrastructure for Solana Flowra and KorDA have signed an MOU to explore the use of gold-backed digital assets to support Solana validators, potentially linking tokenized gold to blockchain operations.

Hacks & Exploits · 2 weeks ago Injective Blockchain Halts for Four Hours Amid $4.9 Million Exploit Response Injective, a layer-1 blockchain, paused block production for nearly four hours to address a security exploit estimated to have cost $4.9 million, claiming it was an upgrade.

Hacks & Exploits · 2 weeks ago Core DAO Faces Validator Reward Exploit, Plans Emergency Hard Fork Core DAO has announced an emergency hard fork following a malicious exploit by a small group of validators who extracted excess rewards, prompting exchanges to restrict token transfers.

Derivatives · 3 weeks ago Aster and World Liberty Financial Launch USD1 RWA Boost Phase 1 with $125M WLFI Rewards Aster has initiated the USD1 RWA Boost: Phase 1 in collaboration with World Liberty Financial, offering $125 million in WLFI and $6.25 million in USD1 rewards until December 31, 2026.

Hacks & Exploits · 3 weeks ago Cronos Blockchain Halts and Rewinds After $75 Million Tectonic Exploit The Cronos blockchain was forced to halt and revert its history to address a significant exploit involving the Tectonic lending protocol, which led to an estimated loss of $75 million.

Companies · 3 weeks ago Ontology Suspends Mainnet Block Production Amid Security Review Ontology has halted its mainnet block production to investigate a potential security issue, affecting transactions and prompting major exchanges to suspend related token activities.

Protocols · 3 weeks ago Cronos Network Suspends Operations After $75 Million Tectonic Exploit The Cronos Network has halted its blockchain operations following a significant exploit targeting the Tectonic lending protocol, which resulted in losses estimated at $75 million.

Hacks & Exploits · 3 weeks ago Cronos Blockchain Suspends Operations Following $75 Million Tectonic Exploit The Cronos blockchain halted its operations after a significant exploit drained up to $75 million from the Tectonic lending protocol, prompting swift action from validators to prevent further losses.

Hacks & Exploits · 3 weeks ago TAC Sidechain Halts Production After Supply Exploit, TON Mainnet Remains Unaffected The TAC sidechain has ceased block production following a supply-related exploit, though the main TON blockchain remains secure and operational.