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Boundless Launches Mainnet on Base, Ushering in Universal Zero-Knowledge Compute
The milestone builds on the network’s incentivized testnet, which went live in July and stress-tested Boundless’ architecture under real-world conditions.
Yield Hunters Flock to HyperLiquid Staking Ecosytem to Farm Kintetiq's Airdrop
Total value locked on Kinetiq has jumped from roughly $458 million in July to over $2.1 billion today. Part of the increase can be attributed to a rise in the price of HYPE, and the other big driver has been raw deposits.
The Protocol: SwissBorg’s SOL Earn Wallet Exploited for $41.5M
Also: Ledger CTO Warns of NPM Exploit, Backpack EU opens, and Polygon PoS Chain Reports Finality Lag
Ethereum Rare Mass Slashing Event Linked to Operator Issues
The validators were tied to the SSV Network, a distributed validator technology protocol that decentralizes staking infrastructure.
Kiln Exits Ethereum Validators in ‘Orderly’ Move Following SwissBorg Exploit
Kiln described the ETH validator exits as a precautionary step to safeguard client assets in the wake of the SwissBorg event.
Ledger CTO Warns of NPM Supply-Chain Attack Hitting 1B+ Downloads
According to Guillemet, the malicious code — already pushed into packages with over 1 billion downloads — is designed to silently swap crypto wallet addresses in transactions. That means unsuspecting users could send funds directly to the attacker without realizing it.
Backpack Opens Regulated Perpetuals Exchange in Europe After FTX EU Acquisition
Operating out of Cyprus and licensed under the European Union’s MiFID II framework, the exchange is positioning itself as one of the first fully regulated venues in Europe to offer crypto derivatives, starting with perpetual futures.
The Protocol: Solana Community Approves Alpenglow Upgrade
Also: ETH Foundation to Sell 10K ETH, A Conversation with Bruce Liu, and Ethereum's Holesky Testnet to Sunset After Fusaka.
Lido Launches GG Vault for One-Click Access to DeFi Yields
GG Vault will automatically deploy user deposits across a basket of trusted DeFi protocols, helping investors earn yield without having to manage multiple positions themselves.
ArbitrumDAO Incentivizes DeFi Growth With 24M ARB Token Rollout
Season one of the DAO's $40 million DeFi Renaissance Incentive Program (DRIP), is aimed to drive up DeFi in its ecosystem
