Validators

Macro · 3 weeks ago Kraken's Vote Crucial in Solana's Inflation Rate Change A recent vote on Solana's inflation rate saw a narrow passage with 67% approval, largely influenced by Kraken's validator, which shifted its stance at the last moment.

Funding · 3 weeks ago Cardano and Solana Highlight Governance Challenges in Crypto Networks Cardano and Solana are testing different governance models, revealing significant challenges related to voter participation and representation in their systems.

Derivatives · 3 weeks ago Ethereum Developers Propose Quantum-Resistant Staking Measures Ethereum researchers have unveiled a draft proposal aimed at securing ETH staking against potential quantum computing threats, focusing on a transition to quantum-resistant cryptographic schemes.

Derivatives · 4 weeks ago Solana Perpetual Futures Platforms Surpass $1 Trillion in Volume Solana-based perpetual futures platforms have collectively exceeded $1 trillion in total trading volume, marking a significant milestone for the network in the derivatives market.

Hacks & Exploits · 4 weeks ago Solana Stakers Face Yield Cuts Amid Governance Vote Controversy Solana's governance vote on proposal SGP-0002 raises concerns for stakers as a treasury firm seeks to protect its revenue, potentially impacting staking yields.

Macro · 4 weeks ago Solana Validators Vote on Economic Reforms Including Fee Burns and Disinflation Rate Solana validators are set to vote on governance proposals aimed at enhancing the network's economic model, focusing on fee burning and accelerating disinflation.

Protocols · 1 month ago Clearpool Launches Lending Protocol on XRP Ledger Using XLS-66 and XLS-65 Clearpool is developing a lending protocol on the XRP Ledger, leveraging XLS-66 and XLS-65, to enhance institutional finance capabilities.

Mining · 1 month ago Arthur Hayes Launches Flop Labs to Develop AI Agent Economy and FLOP Token Arthur Hayes has announced his return to the crypto space as CEO of Flop Labs, focusing on the FLOP token for an AI-driven economy. The project aims for a major airdrop in Q4 2026 and a mainnet launch in Q1 2027.

Macro · 1 month ago SOL Strategies Reports $1.1M CAD Revenue from Houdini Swap in Q3 2026 SOL Strategies, a Solana-focused firm, announces $1.1 million CAD in revenue from its newly acquired Houdini Swap platform during Q3 2026, marking a significant shift in its business model.

Macro · 1 month ago Solana Company Reports $30.3 Million Q2 Loss Amid Staking Revenue of $2.5 Million The Solana Company recorded a significant net loss of $30.3 million in Q2, despite generating $2.5 million from staking activities. The firm had to sell equity to raise additional cash for operations.

Funding · 1 month ago Solana Network Faces Near Halt as 29% of Staked SOL Goes Offline Due to Routing Failure A routing issue caused nearly 29% of staked SOL to go offline, bringing the Solana network close to a halt. The incident highlights vulnerabilities in the network's infrastructure and raises concerns among investors.

Macro · 1 month ago Ether.fi CEO Bets $1 Million Against EIP-8363, Citing Risks of Centralization Mike Silagadze, CEO of ether.fi, has placed a $1 million wager against the proposed Ethereum upgrade EIP-8363, arguing it could consolidate staking power among larger providers like Lido, harming smaller liquid staking tokens.

Infrastructure · 1 month ago World Chain Introduces Streamed EIP-7928 Block Access Lists World Chain is set to launch its streamed EIP-7928 block access lists on August 17, aiming to enhance transaction throughput without increasing hardware demands for validators. This innovative approach allows for parallel block verification, addressi

Infrastructure · 1 month ago Bitcoin Approaches Critical BIP-110 Deadline with 185 Blocks Remaining Bitcoin is nearing a pivotal moment as only 185 blocks remain before the BIP-110 rules could start rejecting non-compliant blocks. Current signaling support is alarmingly low at just 2.62%.