Latest blockchain news: March 2025

March has been a month of great progress for Stakely and the entire blockchain industry.

With the launch of Hoodi as the main protagonist (Ethereum's new testnet), we bring you a complete summary of the news that is redefining the ecosystem this March.

We were selected as one of the five node operators participating in the genesis of Hoodi, Ethereum's new testnet. Find out everything you need to know about this new testnet!

We continue expanding our presence in the ecosystem — we're now participating in the mainnet of Walrus Protocol and contributing to the security and stability of Hyperliquid.

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With the launch of StakeWise Boost, you can now multiply your Ethereum staking rewards by up to six times. Join our vault on StakeWise to enjoy more profitable and secure staking!

In March, Stakely was a silver sponsor and speaker at Merge Buenos Aires 2025, where we shared our vision on staking with over 2,000 attendees and connected with key players in the sector, regulators, banks, and fintechs. Relive the best moments of the event:

Fast USDC is now available on Noble Express

You can now access your USDC in under a minute with Fast USDC on Noble Express by enabling the "Powered by Agoric" option.

Win up to $1M for finding vulnerabilities in Aptos!

Aptos and HackenProof launch a bug bounty program to strengthen ecosystem security by incentivizing the discovery of critical network issues.

Aptos Mega Issue: analysis and record DeFi metrics

OurNetwork's Aptos Mega Issue offers detailed metrics and a deep analysis of Aptos' DeFi ecosystem, highlighting user activity, stablecoins, RWAs, and protocol performance.

2 new solutions

• Auto-compounding function for automatic restaking: no manual claims or extra permissions.
• Public MultiSig tool: an on-chain secure solution for DAOs, organizations, and users that optimizes governance, treasury management, and collective decision-making.

Proposal approved for Archway v10.0.0 upgrade!

Archway v10.0.0 brings key improvements for cross-chain builders, including membership verification, IBC Wasm Hooks, and the upgrade to cometbft v0.38.17.

Gelato empowers Avalanche L1s with its blockchain deployment platform

With growing demand for blockchain infrastructure, Gelato Network’s Blockchain-as-a-Service (BaaS) opens up new options for enterprise and Web3 teams.

Over 150 projects join Retro9000 to build L1s and tools on Avalanche!

Discover the projects that are driving innovation on Avalanche.

Multiply your Droplets x10 on Flame!

Droplet multipliers are live. Earn 10x Droplets by providing liquidity to the TIA/dTIA pool on Flame.

Want dTIA? Do liquid staking with TIA on Drop using our code STAKELY1

Celo migrates to Ethereum L2

Celo successfully completed its migration to Ethereum L2, bringing major benefits to the ecosystem. Stakely was with them every step of the way.

Aave V3 launches on Celo to expand DeFi accessibility

Aave V3 is now live on Celo, offering low costs and 1-second transaction confirmations.

Concordium launches Protocol 8

Concordium has launched Protocol 8 on mainnet, a key update aimed at improving the efficiency and stability of its network. The main highlight is the automatic suspension of inactive validators, who harm the speed and performance of the network by not participating in block production.

IBC Eureka upgrade vote approved on Cosmos Hub!

The Gaia v23 proposal to upgrade Cosmos Hub with IBC v2 and enable the Ethereum–Cosmos bridge has been approved, paving the way for future connections with Solana and L2s like Arbitrum and Base. Cosmos developers are now testing the IBC protocol between Cosmos Hub and Ethereum to improve interoperability.

New numbers from Covalent

Covalent processes over 2 million daily API requests, with 95% of them being paid.

Covalent partners with Ponder to offer up to $500 in CXT and PNDR

Earn points as you swap and bridge, climb the leaderboard, and claim your rewards.

New OBOL incentive program

Obol Collective has launched a program with 12.5M OBOL in rewards for those who delegate to Distributed Validators, promoting Ethereum decentralization. Find out how to get involved through the Stakely Obol Portal.

Hyperliquid introduces new Staking Tiers based on staked HYPE amount

Starting April 30, you’ll enjoy key benefits such as reduced trading fees, tiered fee structures for perpetual and spot contracts, and the added bonus of spot volume counting double towards your fee level.

HyperEVM is now live on mainnet!

General-purpose programmability merges with Hyperliquid’s financial system, unlocking new blockchain opportunities with the mainnet launch of HyperEVM.

Learn more about Hyperliquid:

4 major launches on Injective

Injective has rolled out four major innovations:

• InjScan: A blockchain explorer for transactions, assets, markets, NFTs, and smart contracts.
• Onchain Stocks: Trade perpetual futures on stocks like NVDA, HOOD, MCD, and TSLA on Helix with leverage.
• Tech Stock Index: An on-chain index mirroring the QQQ, offering leveraged exposure to tech stocks on Helix.
• Sonia: A multi-agent tool for analyzing metrics, liquidity, and holder safety within the ecosystem.

Injective AI Agents Hackathon wraps up with great results

With 496 hackers and $100K in prizes, the Hackathon was a big success, featuring 124 BUIDLs. Winners will be announced soon.

New milestone achieved: over 500,000 DIDs created!

In addition to a brand refresh, KILT has surpassed half a million Decentralized Identifiers (DIDs) on-chain — a major step toward a more secure and decentralized future!

Community rejects Tokenomics Adjustment Proposal

With 61.5% voting against, the KILT community has voiced concerns over the risks of the KILT token migration proposal on BASE, requesting greater clarity on its impact on decentralization and long-term viability.

RWA Ownables arrive on LTO Network

RWA Ownables represent a new generation of digital assets combining blockchain security with notarized legal contracts — powering LTO’s hybrid approach to real-world assets.

LTO Network and AKRE tokenize $25M in real estate for EQTY

LTO Network partners with AKRE to bring real estate to the blockchain, leading the tokenization of $25M in properties on their new EQTY platform.

NEAR mainnet expands: from 6 to 8 shards for greater capacity

With a 33% increase in capacity, NEAR improves scaling through single-block resharding, eliminating long state rebuilds and accelerating network growth.

Chain Signatures enhance cross-chain liquidity in DeFi

Projects are leveraging Chain Signatures to reduce bridging complexity, maintain native token security, and expand participation in DeFi.

NEAR Intents power near-instant cross-chain swaps

NEAR Intents enables seamless swaps between BTC, ETH, SOL, XRP, DOGE, NEAR, ZEC, and more — delivering an exceptional user experience.

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Donor Drop 2 raised $100K for Web Privacy — in record time!
In less than an hour, Donor Drop 2 hit its goal, raising $100K in donations. The community will now review donor addresses and vote on a proposal to launch the airdrop, which will take place in 60 days if approved.

Omniflix launches "Staking as an Interaction"

You can now stake FLIX while watching videos, unlocking exclusive content, and supporting creators and validators!

Alloyed Assets Analytics Dashboard: the new panel on Osmosis

Alles Labs launches the Alloyed Assets Analytics Dashboard, a tool providing detailed statistics on Alloyed assets in Osmosis, supported by the Osmosis Grants Program.

Osmosis surpasses $18M in total protocol revenue

Osmosis has generated over $18 million in revenue, supporting stakers, BTC accumulation, and community fund growth. Congratulations!

XPRT adjusts inflation to balance staking rewards

Following changes to XPRT’s inflation, the community approved restoring the 6.25%–12.5% range to incentivize staking and strengthen network security.

Polkadot Bridge 1.4 upgrade is now available!

The new version allows transferring wETH from Ethereum to Polkadot and moving native DOT tokens to Ethereum, according to Alice und Bob, Polkadot Ecosystem Development.

Polkadot’s DeFi Singularity launches with a $3.4M investment!

The community approved a joint proposal by Bifrost and Hyperbridge, allocating 795K DOT (~$3,475,000) to strengthen Polkadot’s DeFi ecosystem.

Quasar shuts down and migrates QSR to TWR as it evolves toward BTCFi
Quasar merges with Tower, a new DEX on Babylon Labs with over $5 billion in Bitcoin TVL. If you're a QSR staker, stay tuned for the next steps!

Secret Labs announces new grant recipients and opens Q2 2025 applications

Secret Labs is looking for visionary teams with innovative ideas to grow Secret Network. This round focuses on Confidential AI and Confidential Agents, but they’re also open to proposals in DeFi, Gaming, DeSci, and more. Submit your application and be part of the privacy-first tech future!

Proposal #48 approved: Chain Code Audit for x/bounty Module

The audit of the x/bounty module will enhance the security and reliability of this key component used to verify mathematical proofs in DeSci.

5 years of achievements on Solana

On its fifth anniversary, Solana has surpassed 408 billion transactions, boasts over 1,300 validators, and has reached nearly $987 billion in volume.

Phase 2 of the Solana Contentathon is now live — with $43K in prizes!

With 13 sponsors and 16 categories, the second phase of the Solana Contentathon offers major rewards for creators. Join before April 14!

Stakely surpasses $10M S staked on Sonic!

At Stakely, we’re celebrating this milestone that shows the trust you've placed in our non-custodial, secure, high-performance staking. Delegate S with us!

Sonic apps have generated over $350,000

This figure reflects earnings from fee monetization.

Sonic Points now multiply x6!

USDC.e now has a 6x multiplier, and new assets like aUSDC and bUSDC.e-20 have been added. The points display has also been simplified.

Get your Sonic Pay debit card

You can now add your Sonic Pay debit card to Apple or Google Pay and spend USDC worldwide thanks to RedotPay technology.

Starknet v0.13.5 is now live on mainnet!

This update optimizes transaction costs via state diff compression and lays the foundation for the future L2 gas fee market. Starknet continues to evolve toward greater Ethereum efficiency.

Stride burns 107,000 STRD and continues to reduce supply

With 85% of protocol revenue dedicated to buying and burning STRD, 0.107% of the total supply has already been eliminated. At this rate, an annual burn of 1,850,000 STRD is projected.

Sui Academic Research Awards support scholars and researchers

Participate and grow your knowledge in areas like technology, finance, economics, and more, with support from Sui.

The second Sui Hydro Power cohort is now underway!

Sui welcomes 12 teams for 12 weeks of technical, product, marketing, fundraising, and design workshops — plus mentorship from top founders and industry leaders.

Walrus Protocol mainnet is live — and so is the airdrop!

If you’re eligible, connect your wallet on Sui Network holding your Walrus airdrop NFT and claim your WAL tokens.

Walrus Foundation raises $140M to scale programmable storage on Sui Network

Walrus has raised $140M in a funding round led by Standard Crypto to expand dynamic, verifiable, and programmable storage on Sui.

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