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33 TokenPost stories are tagged Blockchain Infrastructure. The newest appear first.
Latest Blockchain Infrastructure stories
- TRON Releases Mandatory GreatVoyage-v4.8.2.3 Node Upgrade
The Anaxagoras release updates smart-contract storage access, improves BN128 pairing performance and optimizes nodes’ processing of generated JSON data.
· Technology
- Solana Proposal Simulation Cuts Validator Handover Latency 53%
SIMD-0675 would group nearby validators in the leader schedule, but the open proposal still requires review and relies on self-reported location data.
· Technology
- Robinhood Chain Kept Producing Blocks During Sept. 4 Disruption
The network produced 854,255 blocks that day, even as successful traffic through selected busy applications fell for about 43 minutes.
· Technology
- Pharos Network Announces Agent-Native Upgrade for Onchain AI
The proposed rollout adds testnet gas sponsorship, agent-development tools and a real-world asset interface, while broader autonomous account features remain on the roadmap.
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- Shipyard to End IPFS Engineering and Infrastructure Operations Sept. 30
The shutdown will leave several core IPFS projects without dedicated maintainers as Protocol Labs determines the future of public infrastructure and bootstrap nodes.
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- Gemini Moves Zcash Nodes Ahead of Proposed 25-Second Block Spacing
The exchange says Zakura synchronized faster than Zebra as NU7 prepares to increase the pace of new Zcash blocks, pending testnet results.
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- Chainlink Connects Banks to SWIFT Blockchain Ledger for 17-Bank Pilot
The framework supports tokenized-deposit payments around the clock while banks retain control of transaction-signing keys.
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- The Graph’s GRT Rises 25.58% Ahead of Oct. 8 Staging Change
Spot volume reached $117.1 million while derivatives volume climbed to $150.25 million as query traffic migration plans gained attention.
· Investing
- Solana Planned Transaction V1 Launch to Expand Maximum Size
The planned upgrade would raise the maximum transaction size from 1,232 bytes to 4,096 bytes, while other network changes target lower rent and faster finality.
· Technology
- Solana Sets Weekly Record With 1.32 Billion Non-Vote Transactions
The record followed a July upgrade that raised Solana’s maximum block compute limit from 60 million to 100 million units.
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- LayerZero to End Off-Chain Support for 13 Lower-Activity Chains
Affected networks include Taiko, Zora and Aurora. Stargate Hydra support will also end on some chains, with users urged to redeem certain assets.
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- Solari Capital Emerges From Stealth After Investing About $350 Million
Founded by AJ Scaramucci, the firm has backed projects across artificial intelligence, computational biology, aerospace, energy, semiconductors, robotics and blockchain infrastructure.
· Business
- ICE Invests in tZERO Funding Round for Tokenized Securities
The round supports tZERO’s longer-term infrastructure plan as ICE develops a NYSE-affiliated platform for tokenized securities.
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- Aptos Releases Mainnet Node v1.49.1 for Validators and Fullnodes
The open-source release includes changes to execution, consensus, storage, state synchronization and the Move environment after a private hotfix issued Sept. 17.
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- Switchboard Will End Oracle Support on Sept. 25, Forcing Migrations
The protocol has stopped maintaining its implementations and is directing users to alternative data providers including Pyth and RedStone.
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- Tron Nears 100 Million Weekly Transactions as Stablecoin Use Expands
Tron processed 1.1 billion transactions in the second quarter, with $2.08 trillion in stablecoin settlement volume and $89 billion in stablecoin supply.
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- Cosmos Hub Resumes Blocks After 24-Hour Halt as 1.23M ATOM Moves
Voting power was purchased for 20,199 USDC and staked 12 minutes before an expedited Neutron proposal closed.
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- Alpaca Expands Tokenized-Stock Network With 94% Custody Coverage
The network supports in-kind conversion for Ondo Stocks and shareholder-governance services through Broadridge, while Alpaca reports more than $1.5 billion in underlying stocks under custody.
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- Circle Shares Rise 7% as Arc Mainnet Launch and Regulatory Wins Near
Circle stock climbed over 7% as investors reacted to regulatory approvals and the upcoming Arc blockchain mainnet launch aimed at expanding its revenue beyond stablecoins.
· Business
- Hydra X Launches Canton Network API to Accelerate Institutional Tokenization
Hydra X introduced its HX Gateway API to simplify and accelerate institutional development on the Canton Network, aiming to drive broader adoption of tokenized financial services.
· Technology
- SymVerse Unveils Quantum-Resistant Mainnet and Web3 Social Platform Upgrade
SymVerse Labs introduced its SymVerse 3.0 quantum-resistant mainnet and Sallt 2.0 platform, aiming to enhance blockchain security and expand consumer-focused Web3 applications.
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- a16z Says Crypto’s Real Edge Lies in Controlling Capital Flows, Not Prices
a16z crypto research argues that long-term value in crypto comes from controlling capital flows and network infrastructure rather than token price speculation.
· Insights & Views
- Espresso Targets Sub-1-Second Finality to Unlock Cross-Chain Liquidity
Espresso is developing a shared finality layer aimed at reducing settlement times to improve cross-chain liquidity and institutional capital efficiency.
· Technology
- Circle Expands Beyond USDC as Payments Network and Arc Strategy Take Shape
Circle is evolving beyond a stablecoin issuer by integrating USDC, its payments network, and Arc blockchain to build diversified fee-based revenue streams, according to Tiger Research.
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- QuarkChain Pivots to Ethereum Layer 2 With ‘Super World Computer’ AI Focus
QuarkChain shifts from a sharding-based Layer 1 to an Ethereum-aligned Layer 2, targeting AI and data-heavy applications with a full-stack ‘Super World Computer’ architecture.
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- Solana’s Firedancer Client Produces First Mainnet Blocks, Boosting Network Resilience
Jump Crypto’s Firedancer validator client begins producing blocks on Solana mainnet, signaling progress toward greater network resilience and reduced reliance on a single implementation.
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- EthGas Pushes 50ms Sub-Blocks to Accelerate Ethereum Execution Layer
EthGas introduces a 50-millisecond sub-block design aiming to speed up Ethereum execution and create a tradable blockspace market while reducing reliance on Layer 2 networks.
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- Kite Launches Avalanche-Based Mainnet to Power AI Agent Payments Infrastructure
Kite has launched its Avalanche-based mainnet and Agent Passport system to enable autonomous AI agents to execute programmable payments, aiming to solve key friction in machine-driven commerce, Messari reported.
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- Digital Asset Eyes $300 Million Raise at $2 Billion Valuation as Tokenization Demand Grows
Digital Asset is reportedly seeking $300 million funding led by a16z at a $2 billion valuation, signaling continued institutional demand for tokenized financial infrastructure.
· Business
- DeFi ‘Token Casino’ Model Faces Reset as Web3 Shifts Toward PayFi Revenue
A Web3 operator outlines a shift from speculative DeFi models to PayFi infrastructure after acquiring Kleva, emphasizing sustainable revenue and real-world economic integration.
· Insights & Views
- Institutional Leaders Position Ethereum as Core Layer for Future Finance
Executives from Sharplink, HODL1, and Parataxis argued at Ethereum Korea One that Ethereum is emerging as core financial infrastructure, highlighting staking growth, institutional adoption, and ecosystem resilience.
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- Tokenization Emerges as Structural Upgrade to Finance, Challenging Legacy Settlement Systems
Industry experts and INSIGHT3 authors argue tokenization is reshaping financial infrastructure by enabling faster settlement and reducing risk, highlighted by BlackRock’s Ethereum-based BUIDL fund growth.
· Insights & Views
- Nodit Enhances Enterprise-Grade Blockchain Reliability with Non-Custodial Validator-as-a-Service
Nodit, a leading blockchain infrastructure provider in the Asia-Pacific region, has introduced its non-custodial Validator-as-a-Service (VaaS), designed to deliver enterprise-grade transparency, stability, and operati…
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