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Monad Airdrop Launch Spurs Excitement, But Some Doubts Remain

The Monad Foundation has launched its long-awaited MON airdrop, inviting 230,000 users to claim tokens via its verified portal. While community excitement is high, traders on Polymarket still expect a November release. Analysts say airdrops like MON are redefining community engagement amid U.S. policy hurdles and global competition.

Monad To Open Airdrop Portal — But Skepticism Remains

Monad’s upcoming Airdrop Claim Portal has stirred major buzz, yet doubts remain about the full airdrop’s timing. While excitement runs high, most traders still expect the real drop to happen next month.

High Traffic Fails to Convert to Loyalty in LATAM Media, Outset PR Finds

Wormhole: Will establish a W strategic reserve and optimize the token release mechanism

Anoma native token $XAN officially launched, mainnet deployment officially begins

After supporting the Ethereum mainnet, Anoma will first support key Ethereum Layer 2 networks before expanding to other ecosystems.

PairPoint by Vodafone Doubles Down on SKALE Ecosystem, Joining Network as Validator

Wormhole: New loyalty and rewards program Portal Earn coming soon

Wormhole 2.0 Tokenomics Sparks Bullish Momentum, Promising 4% Yield

Wormhole 2.0 marks a pivotal shift in tokenomics, introducing a capped supply, real-yield model, and smoother unlock schedule that aim to position W as a cross-chain DeFi blue-chip.

Wormhole’s W token enters ‘value accrual’ phase with strategic reserve

Wormhole rolls out strategic W token reserve funded by onchain and off-chain protocol revenue

Quick Take Wormhole unveiled a new W 2.0 tokenomics plan, including increased earning opportunities for token holders that contribute to protocol governance as well as a strategic reserve. Less than half of the total W token supply, about 4.7 billion out of a maximum of 10 billion tokens, is currently in circulation.

Algorand Foundation unveils Aid Trust Portal to track humanitarian aid payments onchain

Ten-Year Advice from a16z Partner: In the New Cycle, Just Focus on These Three Things

Ten-Year Advice from a16z Partner: In the New Cycle, Just Focus on These Three Things

Persist in doing the difficult but correct things for a bit longer.

Ten Years of Advice from a16z Partner to Web3 Founders: In the New Cycle, Focus on Just Three Things

The article discusses the cyclical nature of the Web3 industry, emphasizing that founders should focus on long-term value rather than short-term fluctuations. It also shares investment experiences from a16z partner Arianna Simpson, including insights into areas such as stablecoins and the integration of Crypto with AI. Summary generated by Mars AI This summary was generated by the Mars AI model, and the accuracy and completeness of its content are still being iteratively improved.

a16z Partner's Decade Advice: In the New Cycle, Just Focus on These Three Things

Do Hard Things Right for Longer

a16z partner's decade-long advice for Web3 founders: In the new cycle, just focus on three things

[Initial Listing] Portal To Bitcoin (PTB)  to be listed on Bitget Launchpool. Come and grab a share of 30,800,000 PTB

Story Protocol and the Future of Programmable IP in the AI Era: A Blockchain Revolution for Digital Creativity

- Story Protocol introduces a blockchain-based IP infrastructure using smart contracts to automate licensing, enabling real-time monetization for creators in the AI-driven digital economy. - Its modular architecture combines EVM compatibility, decentralized storage, and cross-chain interoperability to address jurisdictional complexity and inefficiencies in traditional IP systems. - The $IP token (1B supply) powers governance and staking, while institutional backing (Grayscale, a16z) and 200K+ monthly users

zkLend Removes 21-Day Wait, Boosts STRK Liquidity

- zkLend completes 21-day unstaking for kSTRK, enabling users to redeem STRK tokens after meeting requirements. - Direct validator stakers bypass waiting periods but require manual unstaking/delegation via platforms like Voyager. - The move enhances liquidity in Starknet's DeFi ecosystem by improving staking flexibility and asset accessibility. - Increased STRK redemption could impact market dynamics as liquidity-sensitive participants access underlying assets.

Cardano Foundation Unveils An Updated, Comprehensive Developer Portal – A Bid to Facilitate Ecosystem Growth

AiCoin Daily Report (August 29)

Bitcoin’s Emerging Role as a Global Settlement Layer: A Strategic Inflection Point for Institutional Crypto Adoption

- Bitcoin has evolved from a speculative asset to a global settlement layer by 2025, driven by infrastructure innovations in scalability, interoperability, and liquidity. - Institutional adoption accelerates as banks, corporations, and pension funds integrate Bitcoin into capital strategies, supported by regulatory clarity and $15B+ in ETF inflows. - Layer 2/3 protocols like BitScaler and RGB enable cross-chain transactions and stablecoin integration, positioning Bitcoin as a secure, scalable foundation fo

Bitcoin's Cross-Chain Revolution: How Portal to Bitcoin’s $50M Raise and BitScaler Could Redefine DeFi Settlement

- Portal to Bitcoin raises $50M to develop BitScaler, a trust-minimized adapter enabling native Bitcoin transactions across 30+ blockchains without custodial bridges. - BitScaler uses modified multi-party channels and Taproot scripts to reduce on-chain footprints, slashing fees while maintaining non-custodial control over funds. - The protocol's Hub-and-Spoke network and Portal Attestation Chain ensure verifiable cross-chain operations, positioning Bitcoin as a scalable DeFi settlement layer. - With Bitcoi

Portal to Bitcoin's $50M Funding and the Future of Non-Custodial BTC Scaling

- Portal to Bitcoin secures $50M funding led by Paloma Investments, signaling institutional confidence in Bitcoin as a cross-chain settlement layer. - BitScaler's non-custodial liquidity infrastructure eliminates intermediaries, enabling $700M→$2.55B tokenized asset growth via multi-party channel factories and UTXO control. - The platform aligns with U.S. regulatory trends (CLARITY/GENIUS Acts) by minimizing counterparty risk, attracting institutional adoption for real-world asset tokenization. - Deflation

Cardano Foundation Overhauls Developer Portal, Here’s What’s New

The Cardano Foundation took to X to announce that it has rebuilt its Developer Portal with help from the ADA community.

Bitcoin priority protocol Portal to Bitcoin completes $50 million financing, led by Paloma Investments

What Is BlockDAG? A Technical Overview of Its DAG-PoW Hybrid Blockchain

As the blockchain industry matures, users and developers demand systems that are both secure and scalable without adding unnecessary complexity. BlockDAG positions itself as a practical solution to these expectations. By combining Directed Acyclic Graph (DAG) architecture with traditional Proof-of-Work (PoW) consensus, the network introduces a hybrid model aimed at increasing speed, throughput, and accessibility, &hellip; <a href="https://beincrypto.com/what-is-blockdag-a-technical-overview/">Continued</a>

Wormhole launches Portal Earn on Wormhole Portal

ZEN Migration Safety Checklist: Don’t Get Scammed

XRP Remains a Popular Choice, Though Lightchain AI’s Imminent Launch Is Starting to Make Waves