Weekly CosmWasm Dev Digest #45 - September 02, 2025
ISSUE #45 - Cosmos Ecosystem Sees Repeat Surge in DeFi Adoption
Hi!
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'll explore the latest updates, from the groundbreaking developments in Cosmos SDK to the revolutionary cross-chain liquidity solutions introduced by THORChain. Stay tuned as we highlight the key milestones and insights that are shaping the future of DeFi and blockchain interoperability.
Let’s dive deep 👇
🚀 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
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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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