I am afraid it’s time for me to say good bye to Cosmos. I have been building in the cosmos ecosystem since the olden Terra days, inspired by Do Kwon’s saying “decentralized finance needs decentralized money”, worked with very talented people across multiple protocols and did my best to provide as much value to the community as I could by developing protocols, creating content, dev tools, bots and even trained an AI to answer dev questions on Cosmos and CosmWasm. I also had the opportunity to mentor over 60+ people to become proficient in CosmWasm, which was a humbling and rewarding experience that taught me a lot.

In spite of all the efforts, it was impossible to deny the lack of enthusiasm in the community and how uphill it felt to build in Cosmos.

The next passage is a dump of different thoughts and ideas about the cosmos ecosystem, and they don’t necessarily might be in a coherent order so bear with me 😅. I am sure there are more good or bad things to say but this is just what came from the top of my head at this point.

Some Thoughts About Cosmos

Cosmos tech is great, it’s modular, easy to understand, has permissionless token bridging via IBC and the idea of having multiple chains to solve scalability was ahead of its time. CosmWasm, the framework used to write smart contracts, is elegant and much better than other frameworks out there in other ecosystems.

One big common issue that is faced in the tech industry as a whole is premature optimization. Having multiple chains to solve scalability sounded great, but did we actually needed it? Of course not. Terra, the most used cosmos chain ever was never congested, besides a very few instances like the launch of galactic punks NFT collection, who remembers that?

Everybody was welcomed and encouraged to build their own chain, because why not? It was easier to raise money being an app chain vs a protocol because of the possibilities it brought to the table. But then, the few validators securing those chains were operating at a minus, with a constant selling pressure on the token price, bleeding it to ashes.

The Terra community was great, but that community died with the chain. Even though there were some that stuck around for yet another cycle like me, they were spreading thin little by little into other ecosystems.

There was this fake “kum ba yah” feeling with the app chains and their interconnectivity. Chains “partnered” to unite the communities via IBC, stating how amazing it was going to be for everybody, tokens flowing back and forth and all that, but at the end of the day it was classic PvP and it all boiled down to sucking up the TVL from one chain to another.

Then comes the governance drama. Some argued that it was a beautiful thing and it was proof of peak decentralized governance performance. Maybe it was like that, but imo it was all mental gymnastics and psyops. I never engaged with that cuz it felt like a waste of time and bs imo. I focused on building and proving value, that’s it.

I was surprised that Confio, the company building CosmWasm, was having issues raising funds. How come the company supporting and building one of the most critical pieces of technologies for the ecosystem was not being supported? Weird.

The leadership (or the lack of) was another factor contributing to the demise of cosmos. Speaking of which, I still don’t understand why they pushed so hard for making cosmos EVM compatible, while pretty much neglecting and/or trashing CosmWasm. Somehow they thought that making cosmos chains EVM compatible would attract all the ethereum devs, but what they failed to understand imo is that devs are not necessarily attracted by the tech but the network effects. For those who know don’t, let me tell you that back in the Terra days, nobody knew how to code CosmWasm, but guess what, the devs came because there were incentives, money to be made and most importantly, network effects. Why would any EVM dev come over to say the Cosmos Hub when they can just build on Arbitrum or their L2 of choice which already have the TVL, all the protocols and tools they are familiar with? I asked this question multiple times and nobody “in charge” was able to reply, they just ignored the question. Nonsense.

The Path Forward

This industry has a lot of offer and seeing the direction the world is going I believe it’s more important than ever, I am not going away but I am changing lanes.

Nothing is set in stone yet but after carefully analyzing different chains, I have decided to build on Solana due to its network effects. It’s fast and there’s no need of non-sensical L2s, bridging and all that crap, everything can be settled on the main chain. The community is great as well as the dev resources, so that’s where my next adventures are gonna be.

I still don’t have a position yet, so lmk if you know anyone looking for protocol engineers on Solana, I’m more than happy to have a conversation with them.

Thank You

Ultimately, I am grateful for all the people I worked with in Cosmos, the friends I made along the way, everything I learned, the mentors I had, my followers on this newsletter and X, but most importantly for the fair chance I got. When I started building there was no documentation or guides to follow, it was you and the cosmos sdk. I had experience with software engineering but I barely had experience in Rust. Anybody willing to put in the time and effort was given a fair chance to build and succeed in the ecosystem, and that was amazing for me to see. I don’t know of many industries where you can just come with your wish to contribute and actually have an meaningful impact, without going through gatekeepers or being silenced in the process.

Keep building folks. Onwards.

P.S.: What about this newsletter? There’s valuable content in here so it will prob stay online, but I don’t think I’ll be pushing new content. I have ideas of creating a new one, so stay tuned and follow me on X if you want to jump into that journey with me.

In this newsletter edition, I’m thrilled to dive into the exciting advancements within the Cosmos ecosystem, where innovation and interoperability continue to push the boundaries of blockchain technology. We have seen a lot of action happening on the Thorchain and Rujira ecosystem, which are one of the long-lasting cosmos projects that are still shipping non-stop.

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🚀 Releases

• Cosmos EVM v0.5.0 launched, offering full Ethereum compatibility and near‑native experience. It includes EIP‑7702, complete JSON‑RPC support, IBC integration, mempool upgrades, and 100+ PRs merged… Read more

• Zcash now on THORSwap, enabling seamless cross‑chain swaps with Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, Tron, BNB, Base, Arbitrum, Dogecoin, XRPL, and more—powered by SwapKit, Maya, NEAR… Read more

• Enshrined Oracles on THORChain replace pool‑based price feeds with multi‑exchange data, enabling faster token listings, stock trading, and on‑chain prediction markets, plus potential LLM‑driven insights… Read more

• LeoDex Perps launches full day: trade crypto futures with 4× leverage, fully decentralized onchain via RujiraNetwork and THORChain… Read more

• CALC Finance launches Recurring Orders on RUJI Trade, appearing under the Advanced tab. Traders can now automate dollar‑cost averaging into preferred assets seamlessly… Read more

• cctp.to: Zero‑fee front‑end for Circle’s Cross‑Chain Transfer Protocol. Move USDC across chains, only pay gas. Supports CCTP v1/v2. Public good—no markups, no hidden fees… Read more

• MANTRA Chain becomes first Layer‑1 blockchain natively supporting EVM and CosmWasm, positioning it at the heart of a $16T tokenization market and delivering game‑changing real‑world asset infrastructure… Read more

🛠️ Development

• I built a bot that tracks whales on Hyperliquid, guarding traders’ strategies and privacy in capital markets, giving you a competitive edge while preventing scrutiny and copying of your moves… Read more

• cw‑pipe tracks cosmwasm code IDs, auto‑generates placeholder‑filled messages, prompts users, supports major chains, removes Go build hassle, works in scripts/CI, self‑documenting via short‑term memory… Read more

• Cosmos Labs, formerly Interchain Labs, leads development of Cosmos Stack used by 200+ production blockchains, the world’s largest Layer 1 network. Their vision: customizable, connected blockchains drive on‑chain adoption… Read more

🔭 Beyond the cosmos

• Cloudflare launches NET Dollar, a U.S. dollar-backed stablecoin offering instant, secure transactions for the agentic web… Read more

• Coinbase and Cloudflare launch the x402 Foundation to make AI‑driven payments universal, embedding transactions into web interactions for seamless value exchange by agents and apps… Read more

• Chainlink CCIP launches on Aptos, a high‑throughput L1, opening DeFi liquidity and institutional use. First Move‑based chain integration, boosting interoperability between EVM and non‑EVM chains… Read more

• Stripe launches Tempo, a new blockchain optimized for high‑throughput, low‑latency payments. Partnering with Paradigm, it supports stablecoins, offers fiat‑denominated fees, targets large‑scale services, with partners Visa, Revolut… Read more

🎊 Airdrops

• Claim U Drop allocations until September 18; after that claims close. Follow instructions to claim… Read more

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🚀 Releases

• Intento Mainnet, a years-in-the-making project, has launched with top Cosmos Hub validator security, bridging AI with on-chain orchestration through “flows,” not transactions… Read more

• Cosmos’ CosmWasm enables permissionless smart contract deployment, potentially attracting more apps and use cases to the network… Read more

• Circle Gateway provides a unified USDC balance instantly accessible across multiple blockchains, enabling faster and seamless transactions in under 500 milliseconds… Read more

• Connect to RujiraNetwork through Vultisig Extension for industry-leading security, no seed phrases required, enabling new DeFi opportunities… Read more

• Automate TCY into a passive income source with daily RUNE rewards, auto-swapped for more TCY, and instant withdrawal access… Read more

• ThorChain developers released V3.9.0 with over 20 changes and secretly added a new blockchain integration… Read more

🛠️ Development

• Range has integrated @THORChain, gaining enhanced analytics and investigative capabilities… Read more

• Become a senior Web3 blockchain engineer through RareSkills’ blockchain bootcamps, learning comprehensive knowledge of blockchain technology… Read more

• Ripple’s XRP Ledger gains programmability with the XRPL EVM, expanding its utility through Cosmos’ EVM stack and IBC interoperability, unlocking DeFi opportunities for the $130B+ XRP market… Read more

• MANTRA Finance is a revolutionary platform offering a killer app and compliant distribution channels, with features including stablecoins, EVM mainnet, buybacks, and governance… Read more

• There’s no provided text, please provide the text so I can summarize it for you… Read more

• Community feedback led to UI updates for a smoother user experience… Read more

🌅 Sunset

• Elys Network transitions from Cosmos to Ethereum’s Base network, introducing a new brand and mission with a focus on Smart-Shielded Pools and oracle-based pricing for competitive advantage… Read more

🔭 Beyond the cosmos

• MetaMask launches its native stablecoin, $mUSD… Read more

• Stripe builds its own blockchain, Tempo, with Paradigm, a high-performance, payments-focused chain for fintech customers… Read more

• @sui’s live integration enables instant cross-chain asset control without bridges or transfers… Read more

🗳️ Governance

• Bridging ~250M OM to MANTRA Chain, deprecating ERC20 OM, consolidates liquidity, caps supply, and establishes MANTRA Chain as OM’s sole foundation… Read more

🗞️ Other

• Do Kwon pleads guilty to conspiracy and fraud, facing 6 years or less before being sent back to Korea… Read more

🤝 Partnerships

• MANTRA announces strategic partnership with InveniamIO after overcoming a traumatic event, marking the beginning of new opportunities and products in the coming months… Read more

• Builders use Bloctopus to create a separate development environment for THORChain, giving them powerful tools for development… Read more

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🚀 Releases

• Testnet-2 is live with its new feature: a fully on-chain Central Limit Order Book… Read more

• Stake $NAMI to earn revenue shares, choosing between direct USDC rewards or auto-compounded tokens with no unstaking period required… Read more

• RUJI users can now stake tokens, earning USDC from protocol fees, with more options coming, including staking through a specific liquidity pool… Read more

• THORSwap offers live cross-chain support for TRON, enabling seamless swaps between $TRX and USDT (TRC20) with native cryptocurrencies across multiple chains… Read more

• Cosmos Hub upgraded to mainline SDK, reducing tech debt and enabling faster development, marking a milestone with the Gaia v25 upgrade… Read more

• “RUJI Perps, a decentralized trading platform, is now live with 10 markets, allowing users to trade assets like BTC and ETH with up to 4x leverage.”. Read more

• Review and manage multiple agents across devices… Read more

• Mantrachaind@v5.0.0-rc0 is released on Dukong Testnet, featuring Ethereum integration, dual address support, and upgrades to IBC v10 and CosmWasm v3… Read more

• CosmWasm 3.0 is released, featuring full IBCv2 support, improved DX, and powerful tools for building smart contracts across chains… Read more

🛠️ Development

• Cosmos event highlights: focus on XRP integration, financial institution adoption, new projects, venture capital investment, and involvement from multi-billion dollar companies… Read more

• Sei Network will integrate USDC and CCTP V2, allowing the world’s largest regulated stablecoin to operate on a faster Layer 1 blockchain… Read more

• ICF funds Hadron Labs for CosmWasm’s long-term maintenance until December 31, 2027, ensuring sustained open-source development and stability… Read more

• $USDC pool now on stagenet to test unifying contracts for seamless deposit and withdrawal across different versions… Read more

• Circle introduces Gateway, enabling unified USDC balances for instant cross-chain liquidity on Avax, Base, and Ethereum testnets in July… Read more

• Robinhood Chain is being built on Arbitrum to revolutionize asset ownership… Read more

• MANTRA Chain becomes the first purpose-built MultiVM Layer 1 blockchain for Real-World Assets, marking a significant milestone for RWA and DeFi… Read more

• FAFO achieves over 1 million transactions per second on a single node, processing and Merkleizing blocks efficiently… Read more

🫂 Community

• Rujira Network launches official Reddit community for sharing insights, updates, and connecting with others about its omnichain DeFi platform… Read more

🤝 Partnerships

• Ondo Finance acquired Strangelove to expand its engineering and product capabilities for developing on-chain infrastructure at scale… Read more

💥 Incidents

• GMX’s GLP pool on Arbitrum experienced an exploit, transferring $40M in tokens, with trading and GLP operations disabled to prevent further issues… Read more

🗞️ Other

• Entrepreneur created “FreePay,” a free and open-source payment terminal aiming to replace traditional finance systems with cryptocurrency solutions… Read more

🔭 Beyond the cosmos

• Chainlink joins xStocks Alliance to power global DeFi access for tokenized stocks and ETFs… Read more

🌅 Sunset

• Confio ends CosmWasm maintenance due to lack of funding after Interchain Foundation’s steward model discontinuation, handing over control to the community for future development directions… Read more

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🚀 Releases

• RujiAI is live on mainnet with a user-friendly interface for portfolio management, token swaps, and order management… Read more

• Withdrawals of KUJI and rKUJI are disabled due to a funding issue, requiring a state upgrade in THORChain v3.8, which will be done next week… Read more

• V3.7.0 upgrade approved with 33 improvements focusing on node infrastructure, performance, and tools… Read more

• NAMI contracts have been successfully deployed on the Rujira Network… Read more

• THORChain’s network upgraded to version 3.7, bringing new contracts and permissions online… Read more

• New Wasmd software updates released to fix security issues… Read more

• Cosmos SDK updated, with new version wasmd v0.60.0, including bug fixes and tweaks… Read more

🛠️ Development

• EDDSA ($SOL support) will be enabled in Thorchain version 3.8.0 pending successful testing… Read more

• BBL DEX swaps are now live, allowing trading across multiple chains with one interface, and 8 cryptocurrencies can be swapped in real-time… Read more

• First cross-chain contract call on Rujira Network, with MetaMask signing swaps without needing to hold gas or know backend details… Read more

• Cosmos stack cleared of immediate and future threats after joint investigation by ICF, ICL, and other organizations into a former malicious contributor’s actions… Read more

• Redacted launches on THORChain’s Rujira Network, bringing privacy to liquidity-rich platforms… Read more

• TIA becomes official gas token on Penumbra network with unanimous 100% community vote… Read more

• IBC has successfully transferred tokens between Optimism’s testnet and Ethereum, paving the way for mainnet integration… Read more

🎁 Additional

• Osmosis turns 4 with over 47,000 code commits and $41+ billion in trading volume… Read more

🍯 Bounties

• A trading competition launches $RUJI, letting users test their skills before Season 1 of RUJI Leagues arrives… Read more

🎉 Events

• Penumbra’s Liquidity Tournament offers up to 1M $UM in rewards with private competition… Read more

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Contents:

• Cosmos SDK 4.0 Launch: Experience the next generation of modular blockchain development

• Interoperability Milestones: Seamless communication between blockchains becomes a reality

• Staking and Governance: The evolution of secure and decentralized decision-making

• Developer Success Stories: Real-world applications of Cosmos technology that are changing lives

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🚀 Releases

• Cosmos SDK v0.53 released with key features: unordered transactions, epochs, expanded community pool capabilities, custom minting and governance logic, while minimizing code changes… Read more

• Prax wallet updated with improved popup messaging, fixed blank popups, and resolved issue of multiple windows opening upon connection… Read more

• The @DA0_DA0 contract v2.7.0 release adds vote delegation, full module support, and initial actions for DAO creation, enabling complex setup flows and creator control… Read more

• Cosmos introduces IBC Eureka, a solution that connects Cosmos and Ethereum for the first time ever… Read more

• Rust 1.86.0 is released with new features including trait upcasting, improved debugging tools, and safer functions… Read more

• A new version of MultiTest (v2.3.3) released with one fewer dependency removed… Read more

• Noctis, a blockchain explorer for Penumbra’s shielded network, is now live, offering block and transaction search with unencrypted parameters… Read more

• New software version Sylvia 1.3.5 fixes bugs and removes previous version 1.3.4, making it stable for development… Read more

🛠️ Development

• The “Tracing” project is ending and will now receive only updates, with no new features added… Read more

• Introducing Orbit Earn, a DeFi app for everyday people to save and invest… Read more

• Noble introduces new gaming feature “Applayer” under “Celestia.”. Read more

• Dev finally merges a 6-month-old project with help from @_bekauz… Read more

• Osmosis integrates Bitcoin staking protocol, leveraging security and new opportunities for Bitcoin holders… Read more

• Circle launches USDCKit, a tool simplifying USDC integration in mainstream payments, enabling seamless, scalable transactions with multichain apps and integrated compliance… Read more

🫂 Community

• Cosmos builders, unite: We’re changing everything behind the scenes, bringing investment, support, and incubation for top teams to make them shine in this new era of blockchain innovation… Read more

💥 Incidents

• Centralized exchanges triggered OM market crash with reckless forced closures, not MANTRA’s actions or token sales… Read more

🍯 Bounties

• A platform rewards quality content by giving $50K monthly to its top 88 contributors, tracked by AI beyond just engagement metrics… Read more

• A $108 billion initiative launches to propel real-world asset innovation and growth through partnerships with leading incubators and capital firms… Read more

🛡️ Security

• Security audits for two key modules pass with flying colors… Read more

🎊 Airdrops

• The HYPER Airdrop has launched, offering expansion opportunities… Read more

🗞️ Other

• The Terraform Labs Crypto Loss Claims Portal is live, allowing creditors to file claims by May 15, 2025… Read more

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The very first IBC transaction between the Cosmos Hub and Ethereum was done! Thanks to the amazing job from the Skip guys for making IBC v2 a reality 🚀.

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🚀 Releases

• The Interchain Foundation funds open-sourcing of evmOS, an Ethereum-compatible blockchain solution, and creates a fork called Cosmos EVM, strengthening Ethereum-Cosmos support and fostering innovation… Read more

• $OM liquid staking available on Fluxtra, earning yields and xFLUX rewards for validators… Read more

🛠️ Development

• I’m thrilled to announce the launch of a new project, Sentinel. I am building this tool to tackle a massive problem in the blockchain space: the vulnerability of unaudited new code. Sign up for the waitlist!

• The vote is in: Galactic Mining has been approved to come to Osmosis Zone… Read more

• Rust 1.85.1 is out, patching bugs from its predecessor… Read more

• Spawn supports launching Cosmos EVM networks with full features, including address compatibility with mainnet ETH… Read more

• Neuron’s Mercury upgrade sets stage for massive growth with higher throughput, faster block times, staking rewards, and new DeFi use cases… Read more

🗳️ Governance

• Neutron’s Mercury upgrade proposal is live on Cosmos Hub, marking the first step in migrating from Inter-Blockchain Communication (ICS) to a sovereign network… Read more

• IBC upgrade passes, enabling Cosmos connection to any ecosystem, including Ethereum, and transforming it into a coordination hub through the IBC Eureka launch… Read more

• Interchain Labs proposes deploying Gaia v23 to the Hub, upgrading IBC to v2 and preparing for IBC Eureka’s release. Voting is now open… Read more

🔭 Beyond the cosmos

• Walrus Mainnet is live, transforming data usage in apps, enabling users to work more efficiently with their data… Read more

• Chainlink partners with Abu Dhabi’s $635B financial hub, ADGM, to drive blockchain adoption, regulatory compliance, and tokenization of real-world assets… Read more

• Blackrock’s BUIDL fund and Securitize are launching on Solana, bringing a large yield-bearing tokenized treasury… Read more

🤝 Partnerships

• Cypher joins Circle Alliance, enabling faster, easier cryptocurrency spending in the real world through USDC card loads across multiple networks… Read more

• BNY Mellon partners with Circle, enabling USDC transactions for select clients, promoting stablecoin adoption in mainstream financial systems… Read more

🍯 Bounties

• Eclipse Microgrants are now available, enabling builders and creators to develop the Penumbra project with IAN’s support… Read more

🎉 Events

• A hackathon focused on the Cosmos blockchain platform is coming to the Balkans, offering remote and in-person participation, diverse tracks, and a chance to experiment with the Cosmos Tech Stack… Read more

• Cosmoverse 2025 is a global developer event coming to Split, Croatia, where Web3 builders and innovators will gather to shape the user-owned internet and connect with Cosmos… Read more

🌅 Sunset

• The Migaloo blockchain is shutting down, and its team is joining the Cosmos hub… Read more

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I’m thrilled to announce the launch of a new project, Sentinel. I am building this tool to tackle a massive problem in the blockchain space: the vulnerability of unaudited new code. Sentinel offers continuous security audits on CI for EVM, Solana, CosmWasm, and Move (SUI) ecosystems, ensuring your smart contracts are secure with every single commit.

Why I’m Building Sentinel: The Problem with One-Off Audits

Having developed multiple protocols in the blockchain space, I’ve seen firsthand how traditional smart contract audits fail to keep up with the fast pace of blockchain development. These one-off audits, which can cost anywhere from $50,000 to $200,000+, are critical but leave a dangerous gap. As you and your team iterate and add new features, the new code often stays unaudited for weeks—or even months. That’s a huge risk! Industry data shows that 70% of smart contract exploits come from pull requests (PRs) that go unnoticed until it’s too late. Just look at the $50 million DAO hack in 2016 or the billions lost in DeFi breaches over the years—these disasters often stem from vulnerabilities in new, unaudited code.

I knew there had to be a better way. That’s why I am creating Sentinel—to close that gap and protect your projects (and my own) from devastating hacks. With Sentinel, you get continuous auditing on CI, catching vulnerabilities before they’re merged into your main branch. It’s about giving you peace of mind so you can focus on building, not worrying about the next exploit.

How Sentinel Changes the Game

I am designing Sentinel to integrate seamlessly with your GitHub workflows, delivering relentless security audits for every PR. Here’s what makes it different from traditional audits:

• PR Intrusion Detection: I make sure Sentinel catches exploits in GitHub PRs before they reach your main branch, stopping 70%+ of vulnerabilities at the source.

• AI-Powered Exploit Prevention: My tool uses AI to identify and mitigate risks in new code, ensuring no commit goes unchecked.

• End-to-End Protection: For just $500/month—100x cheaper than a single traditional audit for a reputable firm—Sentinel provides continuous coverage, securing every commit across EVM, Solana, CosmWasm, and Move smart contracts.

I’m particularly proud of how affordable Sentinel is compared to traditional audits. At $500/month, you get ongoing protection that’s more thorough and cost-effective than a $50k-$200k one-off audit. It’s a no-brainer for any team serious about security.

Why Continuous Auditing Is a Must

The stakes in blockchain are higher than ever. In 2024, Solana hacks surged by 30%, often because new, unaudited code became the weak link. DeFi projects have lost over $5 billion to exploits since the industry began, with many vulnerabilities hiding in PRs that traditional audits miss. I am building Sentinel to address this head-on, offering a proactive solution that keeps up with the fast-paced nature of blockchain development. With continuous auditing, you’re not just reacting to risks—you’re preventing them.

Join Me in Securing the Future of Smart Contracts

I’m excited to invite you to join me on this journey.

👉👉👉 Join the waitlist for early access and be among the first to experience continuous auditing.

I’m on a mission to secure the smart contract grid, and I’d love for you to be part of it. Whether you’re building on EVM, Solana, CosmWasm, or Move, Sentinel ensures your code is safe with every commit. Let’s work together to build a safer blockchain future.

Here’s How You Can Get Involved

• Pre-Order Now: Secure your spot for $100 (refundable) at https://scsentinel.xyz/

• Join the Waitlist: Sign up for early access and stay updated on Sentinel’s launch.

• Follow Me: Stay connected with @jvr0x and @SC_Sentinel on X for the latest updates and security insights.

About Me and Sentinel

I’m Javier, a smart contract developer who’s been working in the space for years, contributing to open-source projects and building tools to make the ecosystem safer. Sentinel is my latest project, born out of a desire to make continuous auditing accessible to all developers. It supports EVM, Solana, CosmWasm, and Move ecosystems, integrating with GitHub workflows to catch vulnerabilities in real-time.

Check out more at https://scsentinel.xyz

We have a lot of releases and developments going on recently, from updates to cosmwasm libraries and changes in wasmd to protocol releasing new features and products.

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🚀 Releases

• Osmosis’ native coin $OSMO is now available for secure swapping through Ledger Live Desktop… Read more

• cw-storey 0.5.0 update offers improved APIs, increased flexibility, and reduced compiler errors for better performance… Read more

• Interoperability protocol IBC just updated, removing transaction fees and increasing efficiency with version 10… Read more

• ShadeX is the world’s first encrypted money market, offering private lending, borrowing, and collateral services with enhanced security and rewards… Read more

• Rustup 1.28.1 fixes issues with automatic toolchain installation from rust-toolchain.toml… Read more

• Meet USDN, a dollar that earns you interest and reward points just for holding it. Buy now with cryptocurrency or fiat… Read more

• CosmWasm’s mainnet phase 3 is live, enabling IBC asset transfers and shielding… Read more

🛠️ Development

• Introducing Sentinel, a tool for continuous security audits on EVM, Solana, CosmWasm and Move (SUI), catching bugs and vulnerabilities early in CI before the code hits the main branch… Read more

• Shade has $2.3M in ATOM tokens, representing 0.1% of the total supply; goal is to reach 2.5% by end of year and become a major DeFi hub for ATOM… Read more

• New updates released: #MultiTest 2.3.2 allows disabling staking in Sylvia, while #Sylvia 1.3.4 gives users the option to opt-in or out of staking altogether… Read more

• Next version of Wasmd drops IBC fee support due to ibc-go v10 upgrade, requiring users to address existing contracts that rely on IBC fees… Read more

• Introducing cw-schema: a new, compact Rust-native schema format for CosmWasm that boosts efficiency and reduces storage size… Read more

💥 Incidents

• MANTRA’s API for tracking $OM Token supply experienced unexpected downtime on March 12, 2025… Read more

🔭 Beyond the cosmos

• $wbCOIN token, 1:1 backed by $COIN stock, now live and tradable on CoWSwap… Read more

• Chainlink’s CCIP integrates with Solana… Read more

• Sui integrates WebAuthn-based passkeys for secure, passwordless authentication, making blockchain interactions easy and phishing-resistant… Read more

🎊 Airdrops

• Cosmos eco stakers, NFT holders, and other eligible groups participate in an AI-driven airdrop competition for 20M $AXONE tokens… Read more

⚖︎ Regulations

• The US government is establishing a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and Digital Asset Stockpile to protect national security interests through investment in digital assets… Read more

🤝 Partnerships

• Mastercard is partnering with Ondo Finance to bring a new type of investment to its network, offering businesses on-chain access to daily returns and flexible cash management… Read more

🍯 Bounties

• A website offers bounties to help track and freeze North Korean money laundering activities, paying hunters upfront for leads that result in freezes… Read more

🎉 Events

• Join a free bootcamp in Lisbon 🇵🇹 to learn about Sui Network and Move programming… Read more

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Recent developments in the crypto space include the release of Rust 1.85.0, StreamSwap's expansion to MANTRA Chain, and the upcoming launch of Walrus Mainnet. New features and updates are also being introduced, such as IBC Eureka, Noble Dollar, and Interchain Labs' updated roadmap.

Additionally, various bounties, hackathons, and events are taking place, including the #SuiOverflow 2025 Hackathon, while regulatory updates include Coinbase's agreement with the SEC and Mantra Finance's DeFi license from VARA Dubai.

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🚀 Releases

• Rust 1.85.0 is released with async closures and a new Rust Edition, Rust 2024… Read more

• StreamSwap expands to @MANTRA_Chain, offering dynamic token swaps and community-driven pricing. First stream announced… Read more

• Walrus Mainnet launches in March with WAL, a utility token for decentralized storage, offering competitive pricing, security, and governance… Read more

• A new feature has been added that allows interacting with ecosystem apps on behalf of a DAO and proposing actions directly within those apps… Read more

🛠️ Development

• IBC Eureka, a new iteration of the Inter-Blockchain Communication (IBC) protocol designed to enhance usability and security while maintaining the same level of functionality as IBC Classic. Read more

• Noble Dollar (USDN) is a yield-bearing stablecoin offering developers and users control over its underlying yield, known as “composable yield”… Read more

• Users will gain full control over assets from other chains, managed through Sui Network for seamless coordination and integration… Read more

• Migaloo Zone in Kosmic Quest, a new crypto gaming experience, is coming soon for beta testing… Read more

• Interchain Labs updates Interchain Stack’s short-term roadmap based on customer feedback, prioritizing ease of use, performance improvements, and security features for Cosmos SDK, IBC, CometBFT, CosmWasm, and the Cosmos Hub… Read more

🍯 Bounties

• Mantra Chain launches “Sybil Slaying Season” to reward genuine community members and ensure ecosystem sustainability.. Read more

• Join a hackathon with two $10,000 bounties: one for the most autonomous AI and another for effective image generation using a private API… Read more

🤝 Partnerships

• MEXC exchange lists new token $OM/USDT on February 19… Read more

• The Kraken cryptocurrency exchange is listing a new coin called $OM on MANTRA Chain, enabling deposits at 15:00 PM UTC… Read more

• Durian farmers partner with DatoDurian to tokenize their industry, making it accessible to retail investors for fractional ownership and potential profit… Read more

• Leverage option added for $OM tokens, allowing up to 5x borrowing or selling… Read more🎉 Events

• The #SuiOverflow 2025 Hackathon offers $500,000 in prizes across 8 tracks for building on Sui, a blockchain platform… Read more

• UAE’s Solana Economic Zone is hosting an event from Apr 14-26 to accelerate economic and technological progress, apply now for participation… Read more

🎊 Airdrops

• PRYZM airdrop is live, offering token holders a unique approach to price discovery through community-driven trading and a transparent governance process… Read more

🗳️ Governance

• ICL proposes allowing their contractors to deploy directly to Cosmos Hub, aiming to integrate Skip and support IBC Eureka’s expansion… Read more

⚖︎ Regulations

• Coinbase reaches agreement with SEC, dismissing lawsuit without fines or changes to business, marking a “huge vindication” for CEO Brian Armstrong after years of litigation… Read more

• Mantra Finance obtains first DeFi license from @varadubai, paving the way for on-chain financial services and expansion in the Web3 industry… Read more

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The Weekly CosmWasm Dev Digest #36 highlights various developments in the Cosmos ecosystem, including partnerships such as Bybit integrating MANTRA Chain and Cosmostation joining as a validator. There are also bounties like the 'Sybil Slaying Season' and a hackathon with $10,000 prizes. Additionally, new developments include the IBC connection to Ethereum, Ondo Finance introducing Ondo Chain, and Streamweave launching on MANTRA Chain, showcasing the growing activity and innovation within the Cosmos universe.

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🚀 Releases

• A community-created VPN app uses the Atom token as payment, showcasing its utility in real-world applications with no external funding sought… Read more

• Introducing Veil, a revamped private decentralized exchange (DEX) on the Penumbra network for secure and anonymous trading… Read more

🛠️ Development

• Proposal suggests syncing staking rewards with token lockup periods for consistency and added security in Proof of Stake chains… Read more

• IBC connection to Ethereum is coming with “insanely” secure, cheap, fast, and user-friendly features… Read more

• DAOs and multisigs can now interact easily with Migaloo Command through a new integration… Read more

• Cosmos’ appchain model emphasizes sovereignty and interoperability, making it a go-to tech stack for multiple categories including DeFi, RWA, modularity, AI, and interop projects… Read more

• Ondo Finance introduces Ondo Chain, a blockchain for institutional-grade financial services, with new design advisors including Franklin Templeton, Google Cloud, and ABN Amro… Read more

• Eris Protocol has been integrated with DAODAO, making it easier for decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs) to generate yield… Read more

• Noble Dollar ($USDN) is now available on testnet… Read more

• cargo hakari accelerates local cargo commands up to 100x faster… Read more

• Streamweave is live on MANTRA Chain, potentially unlocking new income streams and airdrops for users, with public testnet launching soon… Read more

• The Terra Chain upgrade has eliminated differences between Axelar and on-chain assets, allowing free transfer of Axelar assets across networks… Read more

📚 Educational

• Developers want to add OP_CAT to enable covenants and scale Bitcoin without custodial solutions, making it easier to use non-custodial Layer 2 protocols that don’t require channels or trust… Read more

🔭 Beyond the cosmos

• The Unichain’s pink chain is now live, accessible via Uniswap’s web app or latest wallet version… Read more

• Chainlink’s standard was integrated 17 times across 12 chains, with new integrations including Celo, Corn, and others… Read more

🍯 Bounties

• Mantra Chain launches “Sybil Slaying Season” to reward genuine community members and ensure ecosystem sustainability.. Read more

• Join a hackathon with two $10,000 bounties: one for the most autonomous AI and another for effective image generation using a private API… Read more

🤝 Partnerships

• Bybit integrates MANTRA Chain, allowing users to trade and deposit OM with a chance to win 120,000 $OM… Read more

• Cosmostation joins MANTRA Chain as an active validator, strengthening security, decentralization, and ecosystem growth with its expertise… Read more

• Three projects are teaming up to improve decentralized finance (DeFi) by combining liquidity, staking, and rewards systems for a more efficient and beneficial user experience… Read more

🎉 Events

• The #SuiOverflow 2025 Hackathon offers $500,000 in prizes across 8 tracks for building on Sui, a blockchain platform… Read more

• UAE’s Solana Economic Zone is hosting an event from Apr 14-26 to accelerate economic and technological progress, apply now for participation… Read more

🎊 Airdrops

• Walrus claims website is live for dev’s to test… Read more

• Berachain is conducting a $BERA token airdrop on February 6th, 2025, to eligible testnet users and other participants in various programs and activities… Read more

🌅 Sunset

• Juno Network is no longer available on Mintscan, use these alternative explorers: explorer.chainroot.io, juno.valopers.com, or explorer.stavr.tech… Read more

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This week we got exciting new releases which include WHALEx, Injective's AI Index, and Kraken Pay. Development updates feature Injective's EVM and Hyperweb. Various projects announce integrations, upgrades, and funding, are you ready?

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🚀 Releases

• A new cryptocurrency, WHALEx, is now tradable and soon mintable, offering potential arbitrage opportunities… Read more

• Injective’s AI Index ($AIX) combines 10 AI tokens with top stocks like Nvidia into one on-chain asset, democratizing access to a diversified AI portfolio worldwide… Read more

• Kraken Pay allows instant, free payments to any user worldwide using over 300 currencies, sent via cash or cryptocurrency… Read more

• Namada Keychain extension now available for Firefox, allowing users to create and manage their Namada keys across multiple browsers… Read more

• Introducing WHALEx, a liquid-staked token combining $WHALE and $wBTC… Read more

• Injective’s iAgent 2.0 upgrades its AI agent, integrating ElizaOS_ai, launching a new era of agentic infrastructure and transforming DeFAI… Read more

🛠️ Development

• Injective’s EVM is 1200% faster than competitors, offering institutional-grade scalability, AI-readiness, and a unique MultiVM architecture… Read more

• A CLI tool born at a Terra hackathon has evolved into Hyperweb, a leading force in blockchain development… Read more

• A well-known NFT marketplace is migrating exclusively to the Cosmos network, sparking excitement among users and developers on social media platforms… Read more

• Penumbra’s private blockchain features, including stablecoins, web frontends, payments, yield, and trading, are live today, with ongoing improvements expected in 2025 to enhance user experience… Read more

• ShadeX, an encrypted money market, revolutionizes DeFi by providing unparalleled security and privacy, protecting users from data exposure and targeted attacks with advanced encryption features… Read more

• CCIP gets integrated into Sei Network… Read more

• Privacy enables secure data protection, confidential communications, and financial transactions on web3, making it essential for the ecosystem’s existence… Read more

📚 Educational

• We interviewed Patrick, CFO of White Whale DeFi, about his project within the Cosmos Ecosystem… Read more

• Cosmos needs a fresh playbook and 2025 could be its comeback year, according to Barry… Read more

🗳️ Governance

• ThorChain updates: 80% of users refunded, validators’ revenue drops 52%, block rewards abolished… Read more

• Proposed change to pair Marketplace revenue with Bitcoin (BTC) to increase liquidity in STARS tokenomics… Read more

🔭 Beyond the cosmos

• Sui network is now live on Phantom, allowing users to send, swap, and explore the first blockchain based on the Move programming language… Read more

• USDC can now be used for payments, transfers, and gas fees on the Arbitrum and Base blockchains… Read more

• Chainlink’s tokenized equity data solution is live in test mode, pending a mainnet launch with BX Digital to publish and distribute on-chain securities prices… Read more

🎁 Additional

• Securitize integrates Wormhole, allowing over $1 billion in fund tokens to seamlessly transfer between chains, marking a major milestone for institutional-grade cryptocurrency use… Read more

• Keplr Wallet raises its first funding after 5 years of self-funding… Read more

• JP Mullin is giving away 8 free NFTs from his “OMie janitorial duties” to randomly selected winners… Read more

🍯 Bounties

• The MANTRA Builders’ Guild seeks applications from qualified teams to receive funding for building dApps on the MANTRA chain… Read more

🎉 Events

• Sui hosts its first AI Agent Hackathon with partners, offering a $100,000 prize pool for building on the Atoma Network with the Eliza framework from January 31 to February 10… Read more

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It has been a few weeks since the last update, the holidays got on the way but it doesn’t mean I stopped collecting material for you.

We got plenty of developments to cover such as a new version of CosmWasm, Rujira testing and imminent launch, airdrops and more.

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🚀 Releases

• GopLend protocol is live on mainnet, offering high APR loans for USDC and NFT borrowing… Read more

• Celestia’s Ginger network achieves 2x faster data throughput and 6-second block finalization with speeds of 1.33 MB/s on mainnet beta… Read more

🛠️ Development

• CosmWasm 2.2 has been upgraded to Long-Term Support (LTS) status for improved security and future-readiness… Read more

• We’re building a decentralized platform for world-scale apps on Cosmos, accelerating a user-owned internet with a sovereign, interoperable, and scalable architecture… Read more

• Native Bitcoin order books are coming soon… Read more

• “Malachite is now open-source, available on GitHub.”. Read more

• Mars Protocol’s perp markets for BTC and ETH have launched, offering up to 10x leverage for going long or short… Read more

• Unification of Cosmos Hub, Stack, and Ecosystem under Interchain Inc., a singular organization, to supercharge development and growth… Read more

• Codehans executed the first smart contract on revamped Rujira Network’s new front end… Read more

📚 Educational

• IBC is fragmenting into three versions: Classic (IBC V1), Eureka (IBC V2), and Union, each with its own strengths and weaknesses… Read more

🤝 Partnerships

• Noble is a stablecoin hub for the Cosmos ecosystem, offering liquidity across multiple appchains such as dYdX, Osmosis, and Injective… Read more

• Circle and Binance partner for global USDC adoption… Read more

🔭 Beyond the cosmos

• USDT is now available for transfer between Ethereum and Sui, enabling seamless access to Sui’s DeFi ecosystem with fast and secure transactions… Read more

• Jupiter Exchange launches JupiterZ on Solana, providing gasless swaps with zero slippage and competitive prices through a novel request-for-quote model… Read more

• CZ suggests there’s unlikely news or developments… Read more

• Binance’s CEO hints at a possible announcement, but says it might be nothing significant… Read more

• Chainlink’s standard helps digital asset adoption with verifiable data and cross-chain connections, backed by Emirates NBD in the MENAT region… Read more

🎊 Airdrops

• GNOT mainnet may happen in early 2025, with a $GNOT genesis distribution to Cosmos Hub holders and community… Read more

• The Neptune airdrop checker is live, allowing stakers of $INJ and Neptune platform users to claim their reward starting January 15th, 2025… Read more

• Earn rewards by staking, adding liquidity, swapping, or inviting others on Elys network through various activities with NFT bonuses and TVL multipliers available… Read more

• Airdrop claim now working for $ELYS, reward 17.61-30 $EDEN tokens per 50-10,000 staked $ATOM… Read more

🗳️ Governance

• “Updated tokenomics proposal live for MANTRA; all stakers can review and vote to shape the platform’s future.”. Read more

• Osmosis undergoes a governance-approved upgrade focusing on codebase fixes and improvements for enhanced security… Read more

🎉 Events

• “Celestia introduces the first-ever “Mammoth” event, a massive undertaking that invites registration at mammothon.celestia.org.”. Read more

🎁 Additional

• ReStake DAO plans to launch perpetual incentives rewarding voters who contribute to Terra’s Liquidity Alliance maintained by Phoenix Dir… Read more

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🚀 Releases

• Ophir DAO’s bond platform is live and accessible on the web… Read more

• Skip allows instant bridging of digital assets between any locations. Read more

• MANTRA Chain introduces seamless token trading and liquidity pools to boost ecosystem liquidity, starting with three pairs: OM/USDC, OM/USDY, and OSMO/USDC… Read more

• The USYC token, invested in US government-backed securities, is now live on the Noble platform… Read more

🛠️ Development

• Babylon Bitcoin Staking Phase-1 opens December 10th with new limits, updated rewards, and extended duration… Read more

• Babylon introduces native Bitcoin staking, unlocking $1.9 trillion in liquidity for lending, borrowing, and rewards while keeping Bitcoin secure… Read more

• Spawn UI is a browser-based tool that allows users to interact with blockchain chains and testnets without writing code, with support from IBC Protocol… Read more

• The Dango project is a new DeFi platform that aims to provide a user-friendly and seamless experience for interacting with various blockchain-based applications. Read more

📚 Educational

• A step-by-step guide helps users bridge their OM tokens from Base/Polygon and Ethereum to MANTRA Chain by connecting wallets, setting a cap, and approving the transaction… Read more

🔭 Beyond the cosmos

• Uniswap is offering up to $15.5 million for discovering a critical flaw in its v4 core contracts… Read more

• Rumble will buy up to $20 million worth of Bitcoin… Read more

🗳️ Governance

• Osmosis replaces bridging fees with trading fees for nBTC, smoothing the cross-chain experience… Read more

🎊 Airdrops

• Users can now redeem their USDY allocation through MANTRA Zone. Stay tuned for updates on OM claim announcements for various user groups… Read more

• The Movement Network Foundation plans to distribute additional tokens to the Modular Ecosystem in future campaigns. A $MOVE airdrop is also coming for certain individuals or groups, including $TIA stakers and Celestia participants… Read more

• $NAM token will be available in wallets Dec 3, but won’t be transferable until Phase 5, which could take weeks… Read more

• Eigen holders can now claim a $ZRC “Fairdrop” reward… Read more

🗞️ Other

• White Whale DEX buybacks exceed inflation, driving up $WHALE price due to increased demand and staking yields, benefiting holders with APRs ranging from 34% to 92%… Read more

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🚀 Releases

• Hydro starts its first pilot round today… Read more

• A $475 billion global betting market is “ripe for disruption” by @vendettamarkets, a new decentralized betting platform that’s revolutionizing the industry… Read more

🛠️ Development

• Mintscan adds IBC wallet support for six new native protocols… Read more

• ThorChain’s major update, V50, is imminent, bringing significant changes including an app layer functionality… Read more

• AI models are growing exponentially, with 50B models next, driven by decentralized computing and innovative business models that benefit contributors and incentivize further growth… Read more

• Paxos introduces Global Dollar (USDG) stablecoin in partnership with DBS, designed for regulated institutions and compliant with Singapore’s upcoming stablecoin regulatory framework… Read more

• There is no provided text to summarize… Read more

📚 Educational

• Cosmoverse 2024 videos are out. Check the playlist here.

🔭 Beyond the cosmos

• Coinbase launches “cbBTC” on Solana, bringing more of Bitcoin’s value to Solana’s growing decentralized finance (DeFi) network… Read more

• Global Dollar Network is an open network accelerating and rewarding global stablecoin adoption using USDG, partnered with major companies including Anchorage and Kraken… Read more

🫂 Community

• Osmosis awarded $68,550 in total to 4 teams… Read more

🎊 Airdrops

• The community can now check their allocations of 50M OM tokens from the GenDrop rewards program at checker.mantra.zone… Read more

🎁 Additional

• Noble platform expanding… Read more

🗞️ Other

• Penumbra allows private transactions for all Cosmos EVM and memecoins, including those launched on roll-ups posting data to Celestia… Read more

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🚀 Releases

• Gordian is a fast and flexible consensus engine compatible with Cosmos SDK, designed to outperform existing solutions like CometBFT… Read more

• Binance introduces Wealth, the first solution for wealth managers to bring crypto directly to clients on a digital exchange… Read more

• Mad Scientists NFT stakers on Osmosis earn $bOSMO rewards and participate in snapshots for additional benefits if they hold 2 or more NFTs… Read more

• Astria’s mainnet has launched, built on the Penumbra stack. Read more

• MANTRA mainnet’s $OM coins are now trading live on Osmosis, a decentralized exchange with 1 million users… Read more

• Osmosis Pay allows you to spend digital assets anywhere, with over 40M merchants in 140+ countries using your Visa-enabled card… Read more

• Osmosis v26 incoming. Read more

• The Cosmos SDK’s latest release, Olympus (v0.52), marks a significant evolution with new features, improved performance, and greater modularity for building application-specific blockchains… Read more

🛠️ Development

• IBC Eureka upgrades the Inter-Blockchain Communication protocol, making it 10x simpler and 100x faster to implement natively on various blockchains, expanding its reach and capabilities… Read more

• Estimated timeline for Rujira’s rollout on THORChain’s App Layer revealed… Read more

• Existing blockchain chains can now be made EVM-compatible without modification, thanks to evmOS… Read more

• Interest generated from investments is deposited into your wallet and also used to automatically pay off loans, Rujira is cooking… Read more

📚 Educational

• A dedicated wallet called Prax connects to the Penumbra network… Read more

🔭 Beyond the cosmos

• Kraken introduces kBTC, a 1:1 ERC-20 token backed by Bitcoin, offering more possibilities, functionality, and transparency through secure and verifiable onchain storage… Read more

• Steel is a new modular framework for building smart contracts on Solana, reducing code complexity while increasing flexibility… Read more

🫂 Community

• Terra chain’s future is uncertain, but users’ main concern appears to be unfounded… Read more

🤝 Partnerships

• PayPal allows US businesses to buy, sell, and hold cryptocurrency… Read more

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🚀 Releases

• Hydro is a platform that revolutionizes project access to liquidity through auctions… Read more

• DuKong is live, a closed beta test before MANTRA Chain mainnet launch… Read more

• dYdX integrates with Keplr wallet for seamless depositing, staking, and trading… Read more

🛠️ Development

• Noah is working on improving the user interface for rewards for DAODAO… Read more

• Have you wondered where MockAddressGenerator function from cw_multi_test library went in recent versions? with no mention of its removal in changelogs, I had to ask Confio, and here’s the answer… Read more

📚 Educational

• User deposited $100 and borrowed $100 to invest in a liquidity pool, using Mars Protocol for a 50x multiplier… Read more

• CosmWasm 2.1 and IBC Protocol collaborate to break boundaries with instant notifications and real-time updates… Read more

🤝 Partnerships

• Circle collaborates with Sony Block Solutions Labs to bring bridged USDC on Soneium, marking a milestone for Web3 creativity… Read more

• Osmosis announces Polaris, an app to trade all tokens from any wallet with one click on any blockchain… Read more

• BBVA’s CH division rolls out USDC custody and rails for institutional customers, expanding its availability to a broader market… Read more

🛡️ Security

• Binance warns of global malware issue altering withdrawal addresses, advise caution with plugins and apps, especially on Android, web, and iOS… Read more

🎁 Additional

• Circle is moving its Global HQ to New York City’s 1 World Trade Center, symbolizing the US as a leader in crypto and fintech… Read more

🎊 Airdrops

• Elysium Gate is reopened until September 16th for wallets that didn’t register correctly during the first phase, allowing users to relink or correct errors… Read more

⚖︎ Regulations

• UK proposes legislation to legally classify cryptocurrency as personal property… Read more

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• New validator incentives and staking rewards

• Cosmos SDK 3.0: The future of blockchain development

• Update on IBC (Inter-Blockchain Communication) progress

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🚀 Releases

• Trade OSMO now available on dYdX… Read more

• Gnosis Pay offers increasing cashback percentages (1-4%) for holding more than 0.1, 1, 10, or 100 GNO coins. Tiers scale continuously… Want to get your Gnosis Pay card for free? Read more

• Mastercard launched a crypto debit card in Europe, enabling users to spend cryptocurrency from self-custodial wallets at over 100 million merchants… Read more

🛠️ Development

• Rust’s next major update is announced with very juicy features, check it out! Read more

🎉 Events

• Cryptocurrency experts discuss CosmWasm and IBC at a online event on September 9th, 1PM CEST… Read more

🤝 Partnerships

• ThorChain is getting a new, well-funded app layer with a focus on building and innovation… Read more

• BIG Labs joins Terra’s bounty program, committing to contribute to its success with innovative solutions and updates… Read more

📚 Educational

• New CosmWasm documentation is live, covering most of the tech, with some minor polishing still underway… Read more

• Tokenization and blockchain technology are driving financial infrastructure evolution, promising cost savings, innovation, and digital ownership. Read more

• AIs can now buy and sell tokens using crypto wallets, enabling instant global transactions free of charge, a major step towards AIs conducting useful work independently… Read more

🫂 Community

• Terra’s recovery proposal is approved and funds from the community pool will be used to fix an exploit affecting the network… Read more

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🚀 Releases

• A script converts Bech32 addresses from one network (e.g. Osmosis) to another (e.g. Migaloo Zone)… Read more

• Router Chain integrates with Osmosis, a Cosmos DEX and DeFi hub, expanding its reach to over 25 chains… Read more

• Users and developers can now directly query verified smart contracts on the Mintscan explorer for WASM chains… Read more

• Terra launches a Liquidity Alliance Hub, offering $5-6m in annual LUNA rewards to incentivize liquidity providers and voters… Read more

• Penumbra Genesis block is now integrated into PraxWallet to improve synchronization with the blockchain, addressing a major syncing issue for users… Read more

• Osmosis introduces limit orders, powered by Onchain Orderbooks, with a revamped user experience… Read more

🛠️ Development

• Sunny has been working on cross-chain communication and interoperability while others got caught up in unsustainable investments, Ponzi schemes, and market volatility… Read more

💥 Incidents

• The Telegram Open Network is under attack from a “P2P storm” flood of transactions, causing slowdowns and testing the network’s ability to handle extreme loads… Read more

📚 Educational

• A good documentary for people who don’t know how money or Bitcoin works… Read more

• Upgrading Tarpaulin and/or Rust fixes issues, but installing the latest Tarpaulin (0.31.2) is required to avoid making older versions unusable… Read more

• Airdrops aim to distribute tokens fairly among community members who contribute to a project, while preventing exploitation by external sellers or farmers… Read more

• Property-based testing: automatically verifying assumptions about code behavior with random inputs to ensure correctness and robustness without needing a reference implementation… Read more

• A blockchain transaction was mistakenly added twice due to identical sequence numbers, highlighting a rare error in the system’s duplicate detection mechanism… Read more

• Master Rust programming with CosmWasm to build the future of Web3… Read more

🌅 Sunset

• The new Shuttle Bridge interface is now open for 30 days, allowing users to redeem wrapped LUNC & USTC assets back to Terra Classic before being burned and shut down permanently… Read more

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