Latest Blockchain News: June 2025

June was a month full of key changes and updates in the ecosystem. From the activation of Namada’s phase 5 to Starknet’s migration to v2. However, one change you should pay special attention to is the migration of the KILT token, as it has a defined deadline that you need to keep in mind.

But that’s not all! At Stakely, we’ve also been very active. We launched a new tool, joined new networks, and, in addition, you can stake SOL with 0 % fee!

Discover all the details in this monthly report.

Consolideth allows advanced operators to merge multiple 32 ETH validators into a single one, simplifying credential management and updates after the Pectra upgrade. It’s available for Mainnet and Hoodi, offering you a safe, efficient, and completely free operation. Try it now!

Our validator is now running on the SSV 2.0 testnet, contributing to the security of Base applications. See it live!

We joined forces with Torram to provide key tools that will drive collaborative growth in the ecosystem. We’re excited to build the future together! Learn more about Torram:

Monad is an L1 blockchain designed to scale Ethereum without losing EVM compatibility or decentralization. Ideal for developers seeking speed and efficiency. Stake MON with your trusted validator! Start staking.

Now with Stakely, when you stake SOL, you benefit from 0 % fee, staking insurance, and 100 % uptime with a reliable, professional validator chosen by institutions and retail stakers. Start today and receive 100 % of your rewards [for a limited time]! (https://stakely.io/staking/solana-staking)

Agoric redefines its direction: BLD will become the core token driving the ecosystem. They’re also focused on simple DeFi experiences, cross‑chain automation, and greater usability.

YMAX is Agoric’s cross‑chain DeFi hub: focusing on automation and user experience, with technical improvements addressing advanced DeFi users’ needs.

Agoric launches Fast USDC with Noble Express for smooth transfers to EVM chains like Ethereum, Arbitrum, Polygon, Avalanche, and more.

Aptos begins a new tokenomics era with automatic migration to the Fungible Asset Standard. The update took place on June 30 with no user intervention needed for increased efficiency and security.

Aptos Collective adds 39 new ambassadors to its global growth program.

Aptos Build launches no‑code indexers deployable in just 5 minutes, including support for Postgres and managed GraphQL/REST APIs.

Shelby, the first decentralized cloud‑grade storage protocol for Web3, developed by Aptos Labs and Jump Crypto. Offers ultra‑fast on‑chain access and real‑time monetization, enabling new creator and platform revenue models.

Community Bounties: New community rewards on Avalanche to earn by contributing to the ecosystem. Join and earn!

Celenium Node Analytics is now available: discover where Celestia nodes operate, which clients they use, and who is driving the network.

Celo reveals its next steps to evolve as an Ethereum L2. Updates include the Isthmus hard fork, new data layers, zk‑validation, and developer improvements in 2025.

Celo announces winners of Proof of Ship Season 4: 20 projects awarded out of 33 finalists, from a total of 65. Season 5 is expected to be even bigger.

Celo’s monthly revenue grew nearly 300 % year-over-year.

Concordium celebrates 4 years since mainnet launch, highlighting 200 TPS, 4 s finality, $0.01 fees, and fast 2.16 s block times.

All winners of the Find Your Cosmonaut community event who completed KYC have already received their USDC prizes.

Cosmos introduces TON Wallet integrating Telegram, EVM, and Cosmos. With TAC as a bridge, TON Wallet will offer hybrid dApps combining EVM on‑chain logic, Cosmos infrastructure, and Telegram UX.

Covalent launches Ultra‑Fast Data Co‑Processor to eliminate latency in blockchains. A sub‑second system designed for high‑demand environments—ideal for bots, HFT trading, and real‑time compliance.

New “Speedrun the Chain” competition to celebrate the launch of the Ultra‑Fast Data Co‑Processor.

Ethereum will include EIP‑7917 in Fusaka to set Beacon Chain scheduling.

SSV Network presents Anchor v0.1.0, the new DVT client from Sigp offering more client diversity and operator flexibility—boosting decentralization and modularity in the Ethereum DVT ecosystem.

New margin tiers activated: BTC, ETH, SOL, XRP, HYPE, and FARTCOIN now available, with up to ×10 leverage for HYPE and FARTCOIN.

HyperEVM arrives in wallets and mini‑apps: send and swap tokens without bridges.

HyperEVM testnet replaces L1Write with CoreWriter, enabling new low‑gas HyperCore operations.

Hyperliquid launches new support/FAQ section for direct user assistance.

0xPPL portfolio tracker is now integrated into Hyperliquid for real‑time asset tracking.

Initia celebrates 2.2M INIT rewards and $250M DEX volume after two months on mainnet.

Injective launches tokenized EUR and GBP pairs, bringing the $7.5 T forex market on‑chain.

Injective kicks off Yap season: build community, generate hype, and compete for 6,000 INJ in rewards. KaitoAI has joined in.

Injective launches MultiVM alpha, its native EVM marking the start of a multichain future.

New Ambassador Program rewards ninjas with INJ for community growth.

New KILT Protocol roadmap reveals upcoming launches: KILT Clans, Sporran 2.0, DIDsign 2.0, and KILT Pay, along with an SDK for EVM-chain integration.

Token migration begins: Migration of the KILT token to a new smart contract started on June 19 at 12:00 UTC and will last 10 weeks—make sure to migrate your tokens before then to avoid loss.

PolkaVM Preview arrives on Kusama and Solidity contracts now work on the Paseo testnet. Try features via Parity’s documentation, deploying first on Paseo and then Kusama. And don’t forget to share feedback in the official forum!

New LTO Network roadmap: improvements include a decentralized bridge to Solana, EQTY beta 2, Uniswap V3 integration, Ownables with tokenized assets like Michael Jordan’s card, and Proofi + a new website for better UX.

Monad launches Community Recognizer, a tool to vote for the most recognized community members with an anonymous, decentralized system.
Check out the top 10 Monad dApps now available to try on testnet👇

NEAR keeps improving: 600 ms block times, 1.2 s finality, 8 shards, key rotation, global contracts, on‑chain signatures, intents, and agentic protocols.

NEAR, Rhea Finance, and KaitoAI launch the Yapper Leaderboard with 150K RHEA in rewards for active creators.

Namada activates phase 5 enabling NAM transfers and opens a new growth stage. Discover NAM’s potential!

Channels v2 is live with smart contracts and new features: includes video without NFTs, collaborator management, advanced moderation, and more—enhancing capabilities and control in the CosmWasm ecosystem.

25,000+ FLIX in rewards distributed among legendary FrameFest creators: over 249K minutes streamed and 148K minutes watched.
Learn, have fun, and earn by watching Stakely content on Omniflix!

Osmosis hits key milestones: six months with $100M+ in BTC trading, $1B in Alloyed BTC, $19M in revenue, 3M OSMO burned, and launch of the IBC Eureka bridge to Ethereum.

Osmosis raises governance proposal deposit to 6,000 OSMO to reduce spam and improve proposal quality.

Bitmosis boosts BTC trading volume: since launch, Osmosis processes nearly $200M monthly.

Bitcoin Cross‑Chain Swaps now live on Persistence DEX V2, with early-user access.

Persistence DEX activates ~29,200 stkXPRT incentives for the WBTC/XPRT pool during June 2025.

XPRT Liquid Staking available on Persistence DEX with stkXPRT/XPRT pool in under a minute, directly on the platform.

Staking Dashboard 2.0 arrives to improve UX with “One‑Click Nominator Setup”, Quick Actions, Nomination Pool Invites, and more.

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186 new PBA‑X graduates join the Polkadot ecosystem after completing global Web3 training.

Nova Wallet launches debit card with DOT, enabling global payments via Mastercard in partnership with Mercuryo.

MetaMask launches Solana support: now millions can manage SOL and use dApps with a single click.

300+ job openings now available in the Solana ecosystem: a big opportunity for proactive crypto talent.

SEND’s Solana App Kit launches open‑source, enabling mobile app creation with 19+ protocols in just 15 minutes.

Solana launches Attestation Service: on‑chain verifiable credentials for KYC and reputation without giving up personal data.

FeeM Vault now live: captures 90 % of fees and redistributes them to apps in Sonic. To celebrate, Sonic is launching a contest where you can win 1,000 S by creating FeeM tutorials.

Sonic launches its ETL with Google Cloud and BCW to facilitate access to on‑chain data.

Sonic launches hybrid S airdrop: 25 % liquid and 75 % NFTs unlockable later. Second phase started, filtering bots and sybils before new token distributions.

300M+ STRK already staked.

Starknet completes migration to Staking v2, improving STRK economics and transparency. Starknet v0.13.6 comes to testnet on June 30 and mainnet on July 8, setting the stage for S‑Two, the new STARK prover that reduces proof time from 24 minutes to under 3 and halves costs.

WPL platform is now open to everyone: you can contribute your unique skills to Starknet’s growth by creating missions, assigning rewards, and monitoring results.

Nautilus now live on Sui Mainnet: tamper‑proof oracles combining secure off‑chain compute with on‑chain cryptographic trust.

Pre‑selected Sui Overflow 2025 teams announced: only the top projects from 600 will make the Demo Day.

We’re already at EthCC and will stay until July 3 to connect with the community, discuss staking, and strengthen ecosystem partnerships. Don’t miss the chance to meet us! You’ll easily recognize us by our Stakely T‑shirt 😎.

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