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Zero-knowledge proofs are emerging as a key technology for scaling blockchain networks, moving beyond their original focus on privacy. Speaking at ETHDenver, Alpen Labs co-founder and CEO Simanta Gautam said the technology allows complex computations to be verified without requiring every participant to process them. How zero-knowledge proofs scale computation Instead of each node validating large datasets, a single entity performs the computation and generates a proof that others can quickly verify. A zero-knowledge proof changes the model. One server performs the heavy computation, then produces a small cryptographic proof that anyone else can verify quickly. “What a zero-knowledge proof…

Gauntlet, one of decentralized finance’s (DeFi) leading providers for risk management tools, has seen its total value locked (TVL), a measure of the assets deposited across its vaults, fall sharply over the past seven days, dropping 22.84% to $1.325 billion. That has erased roughly $380 million in dollar-denominated value from a week-ago peak of approximately $1.72 billion, according to DeFiLlama data. The decline accelerated Thursday with a single-day slide of 7.57%. The primary driver, according to Gauntlet, was the conclusion of OKX’s pre-deposit campaign on the DeFi-focused blockchain, Katana. Pre-deposit campaigns — where users are incentivized to park capital ahead…

On paper, Ethereum looks like the healthiest blockchain on the planet right now. However, the network is booming because everyone is rushing for the exits. According to the latest on-chain data from analytics firm CryptoQuant, the Ethereum network is currently processing an unprecedented volume of traffic. Key metrics such as active addresses, token transfers, and smart contract calls have even managed to eclipse the euphoric peaks of the 2021 bull market. The spot price of Ethereum ($ETH) is currently down more than 50% below its highs. The illusion of network growth High network activity does not automatically equal high demand…

As efforts to regulate the cryptocurrency market in the US gain momentum, noteworthy messages emerged from the recent meeting of the Republican side in the Senate. Speaking after the meeting, which was also attended by White House Crypto Council Executive Director Patrick Witt, Senator Cynthia Lummis stated that significant progress had been made, particularly in negotiations regarding yield and reward mechanisms, but that the process was still “on a delicate balance.” According to information shared by Lummis’ press team, a large degree of agreement has been reached regarding stablecoin yields. The statement read, “A 99% consensus has been reached on…

Cryptocurrency exchange Binance has announced the discontinuation of certain contracts on its futures platform. According to the announcement, the COIN-M APTUSD and OPUSD perpetual futures contracts traded on Binance Futures will be terminated on March 25, 2026, at 12:00 PM. The exchange stated that all open positions would be automatically closed on the specified date, followed by a final settlement process. After the settlement process is complete, the relevant contracts will be completely removed from the platform. The underlying assets of the contracts to be delisted include Aptos and Optimism. These COIN-M type contracts, based on these assets, are derivative…

Virtuals Protocol has announced a new step for AI and crypto. It is bringing “agent commerce” to $BNB Chain. This means AI agents can now do real tasks and get paid on-chain. The idea is simple. AI agents should not just think or suggest. They should work, earn, and interact with others. Virtuals wants to make that possible. Virtuals Protocol is bringing agent commerce to @BNBCHAIN.The agent economy requires more than capability. It requires infrastructure that agents can trust: identity, escrow, verification, and programmable settlement.Virtuals will serve as a facilitator layer across this… https://t.co/e614YrshDp pic.twitter.com/5IqwUnEyVI — Virtuals Protocol (@virtuals_io) March…

The Aave team partners with Sherlock across the V4 upgrade through three distinct phases: a multi-phase collaborative audit conducted alongside Blackthorn, a $365,000 audit contest, and an ongoing bug bounty program covering live code after launch. For one of the most significant architectural changes in Aave’s history, the security coverage doesn’t stop at pre-launch review. It runs through deployment and into live operations. The @aave team partnered with Sherlock across the V4 upgrade through three major phases: a multi-phase collaborative audit with Blackthorn, a $365K audit contest, and a bug bounty to protect live code after launch.For one of the…

US authorities say the co-founder of Super Micro Computer, Inc. has been charged and arrested over an alleged multi-billion dollar scheme to smuggle advanced artificial intelligence chips from the US to China. The Justice Department said in a statement on Thursday that it had unsealed an indictment charging Yih-Shyan “Wally” Liaw, as well as Super Micro sales executives Ruei-Tsang “Steven” Chang, and Ting-Wei “Willy” Sun over the alleged conspiracy. Prosecutors said the trio violated US export control laws by conspiring “to sell billions of dollars’ worth of servers integrating sensitive, controlled graphic processing units to buyers in China.” Super Micro,…

Lily Liu, President of the Solana Foundation, made noteworthy statements regarding the blockchain-based gaming industry. “Gaming Altcoins Won’t Make a Comeback” Liu stated in a social media post that “the gaming industry on blockchain will not make a comeback,” adding that the Web3 gaming narrative, which grew with great expectations in recent years, is weakening. Liu’s comment came in response to news that tech giant Meta might be backtracking on its metaverse strategy. Meta has reportedly spent approximately $80 billion on metaverse projects to date, but has failed to achieve the expected user adoption. Liu alluded to this development, highlighting…

Hyperliquid’s newly launched S&P 500 perpetual contract topped $100 million in 24 hour trading volume within days of its debut, quickly becoming one of the blockchain’s 10 largest markets. The early surge points to strong demand for 24/7 onchain access to traditional assets. The market was launched through a licensing deal between Trade[XYZ] and S&P Dow Jones Indices, which described the product as the first and only officially licensed perpetual derivative based on the S&P 500 and powered by institutional grade index data. The launch adds to the rapid rise of Hyperliquid’s HIP 3 ecosystem, which allows permissionless deployment of…