Issue #302 arrives in a week where the focus shifts from brainstorming to execution mode for Tezos.

Tez/Dev gave a clear read on where things stand. Developers are working with live infrastructure, products are being designed around faster execution, and new systems are starting to connect across layers. That momentum carries forward, and this week starts to show how it gets applied.

This week, Tezos Intents points toward a different way of moving across chains, where users define what they want and let the system handle execution. Metals continues to progress, by stepping into conversations that reach outside the ecosystem and into real-world industries.

We’ll talk about it all and more in this week’s edition of The Baking Sheet.

Tezos Intents: A Different Way to Move Across Chains

Coming out of the past few weeks, where a lot of focus has been on infrastructure and what it enables, this is one of the first examples of how that thinking is turning into a product experience.

Tezos Intents is set to launch sometime this year, and it introduces a new way to move assets across chains from a single account, without handing over custody or dealing with the usual friction that comes with bridging.

At its core, the idea is simple. You describe what you want to happen, and the system handles how it gets done.

From an Etherlink account, users will be able to initiate cross-chain swaps, set their conditions, and let solvers compete to fulfill that request. The entire process happens with full on-chain visibility, while funds remain in the user’s control throughout.

What stands out here is how the flow changes compared to traditional bridges.

• One account manages assets across multiple chains • No gas required to declare an intent • Solvers execute trades through an RFQ-based system • Funds stay in a smart account, secured until conditions are met

Instead of moving assets into bridge contracts or juggling wallets across networks, everything is coordinated from a single point of control.

Under the hood, an MPC network verifies that the solver has delivered the expected result before any settlement is finalized. That removes the need for manual trust while keeping the process transparent and enforceable onchain.

There is also a shift in how accounts are structured. Rather than generating simple addresses on each chain, Tezos Intents deploys smart accounts that can enforce rules, approvals, and constraints across environments. That opens up more control over how assets move and how transactions are authorized.

Taken together, this represents a broader direction that has been building across the Tezos ecosystem. Cross-chain interaction is becoming a core part of how applications are designed, and the focus is moving toward making that experience feel consistent and controlled from the user’s side.

If you’re looking to get early access or participate as a solver, you can sign up here.

Metals.io Heads to The Economist Nuclear Summit

At Tez/Dev, Metals.io was introduced as an expansion to real-world assets becoming accessible on Tezos.

This week, that direction is already extending beyond the Tezos ecosystem itself.

The team behind Metals.io will be exhibiting at The Economist Nuclear Summit on April 15 in London, bringing the conversation into a room focused on the future of energy and global supply.

The summit brings together industry leaders and policymakers to explore the role of nuclear energy as demand continues to rise, and Metals will be part of that discussion through the lens of tokenization.

On stage, Arthur Breitman and Ben Elvidge will speak about how tokenized uranium and other strategic resources can benefit from blockchain-based infrastructure. The focus is practical. How access changes, how markets operate, and what becomes possible when these assets move onto more transparent and programmable rails.

If you are following along, you can learn more about the event here.

Tezos Ecosystem Expands Global Presence with New Regional Entities

Alongside everything happening on the product and protocol side, there’s also a structural shift taking place in how the ecosystem grows globally.

This week, new entities were introduced to expand Tezos’ presence in two key regions. Tezos Middle East, based in Dubai International Financial Centre, and Tezos Southeast Asia, based in Singapore, are being established to support builders, incubate projects, and deepen ecosystem engagement on the ground.

These regions have become important centers for areas Tezos continues to focus on, including gaming, capital markets, DeFi, and art. The approach here is practical. Build locally, move quickly, and develop expertise within each region rather than managing everything from a single hub.

To help coordinate this structure, the Tezos Patronage Association (TPA) has also been introduced. Based in Switzerland, it brings together organizations across the ecosystem to maintain alignment while allowing each entity to operate independently.

What stands out is how this reflects the broader nature of Tezos.

The ecosystem has always been distributed, with different groups contributing across regions and domains. This update builds on that by creating a more defined structure for regional growth, while still keeping the flexibility that allows teams to respond to opportunities as they come up.

Arthur Breitman described it in simple terms: “Tezos is a global ecosystem, and its institutional structure should reflect that reality. A more distributed model gives different organizations the autonomy to move quickly, develop domain expertise, and respond to opportunities as they arise. That kind of subsidiarity makes the broader Tezos effort more dynamic, more adaptable, and better positioned for long-term ecosystem growth and broader adoption.”

For teams in the Middle East and Southeast Asia, this means something concrete. Local support, direct engagement, and a clearer path to building within the ecosystem.

And for Tezos as a whole, it marks another step toward a more globally coordinated network, with multiple hubs contributing to the same long-term direction.

This Week in the Tezos Ecosystem

TezDev 2026: A Personal Recap

We know a lot of the community is still buzzing over the past week from Tez/Dev and once the event wraps and everyone heads home, the reflections start to come in. This week we want to share a personal recap, a kind that captures what it actually felt like to be there.

One of the strongest write-ups this week came from Cryptonio on Tezos Spotlight, and it lines up closely with what many people experienced on the ground.

He describes a shift from ideas being discussed to systems being actively worked on. Conversations around composability, intents, and instant confirmations were grounded in real progress, with teams building on top of infrastructure that is already in place.

There’s also a clear observation about direction. The focus is moving toward products people actually use, with revenue and real engagement starting to act as signals for what is gaining traction. That shift showed up in multiple sessions, and it reflects where the ecosystem is heading next.

His perspective on Metals adds another layer to that. What started with uranium has now expanded into a broader set of assets, opening access to markets that were previously out of reach for most participants.

And beyond the talks, he highlights something that is easy to overlook. The feel of the event itself. A space that stayed active throughout the day, with people moving between booths, testing applications, and engaging directly with what teams were building.

If you want a more personal look at the week, it’s well worth reading the full recap here.

Spring Events

Tezos Soirée: Paris Blockchain Week

As the focus shifts from Cannes to Paris, the next gathering for the community is already around the corner.

The Tezos Soirée is set to take place on April 14, just ahead of Paris Blockchain Week, offering a more intimate setting to connect before the larger conference begins.

Hosted at the Nomadic Labs office in Bastille, the evening is designed around conversation rather than programming. No panels, no presentations, just time to meet the people building, operating, and contributing across the ecosystem.

Here’s what to expect:

• An evening of networking with builders, founders, and ecosystem contributors • Drinks and food in a relaxed setting • Space for real conversations and idea exchange

Spots are limited so it’s worth securing a place early if you’re planning to be in Paris.

🔴 Now Streaming: Michael from Bitnomial

This week on TezTalks Live, host Stu takes a closer look at a major milestone for Tezos: the launch of the first-ever U.S.-regulated XTZ futures on Bitnomial.

For the first time, both institutional and retail traders can access Tezos through a CFTC-regulated futures market, opening the door to structured price discovery, hedging, and broader participation from traditional financial players.

Now streaming on YouTube.

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