The Coinbase-incubated layer-2 network activated multiproofs on mainnet, combining TEE and ZK proof systems to move closer to full decentralization while cutting empty blocks by 99%.

The payments-focused blockchain Tempo has settled 3.9M transactions across 177K addresses since mainnet launch in March, with stablecoin supply exceeding $25M and full Dune Analytics integration live.

Aztec Labs has acquired Obsidion, the team behind ZKPassport, a zero-knowledge identity verification protocol that proves age and nationality without storing personal data on centralized servers.

Cardano's IO-backed Developer Experience Initiative has been approved through treasury vote, securing 67.90% support with ₳3.72 billion in Yes stake.

Ethereum staking demand vastly outpaces validator exits, with over 3.39 million ETH queued to enter the network against just 64 ETH waiting to unstake.

Polkadot governance has approved a proposal to implement a 10,000 DOT validator self-stake minimum, making nominators unslashable and reducing unbonding periods from 28 days to as little as 24 hours.

The Ethereum Foundation's Kohaku Initiative released an SDK enabling seamless integration of shielded pool protocols like Railgun, Tornado Cash, and Privacy Pools directly into wallet interfaces, with 4337 relaying now operational.

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin outlined a leaner, more focused future for the Ethereum Foundation (EF).

NEAR Protocol has launched confidential payments on its Intents platform, enabling private cross-chain swaps between NEAR and ETH.

At least eight senior EF researchers and leaders have announced departures this year.