Emily Adamz

Imagine this: AI agents juggling your finances, gaming, compliance checks—whatever you throw at them—without losing track or needing you to repeat yourself. No more context resets, no more endless explanations. Just smooth, evolving intelligence that builds on what it already knows. That’s exactly what Vanar Chain is building—not some far-off dream, but real infrastructure that’s already running. The truth is, most blockchains aren’t built for thinking systems; they handle transactions, not intelligence. Vanar flips that script.
At its core, Vanar is a modular Layer 1 chain built specifically for AI from the very start. While other blockchains try to bolt on AI as an afterthought, Vanar weaves it in deep. Take their five-layer stack—it’s intelligence from the ground up. The base layer? It’s a high-speed blockchain with over 190 million transactions processed and nearly 9 million blocks produced. Those aren’t empty numbers. That’s real activity, real users, and ecosystems pushing into entertainment, gaming, and more. With tens of millions of wallet addresses in action, Vanar isn’t just fast—it’s proven. People use it for things that need speed and reliability, not just speculation.

Now, let’s talk about Neutron. This is where Vanar really sets itself apart. Neutron is the semantic memory layer, and it totally changes how data gets handled. Normal blockchains just store hashes. Neutron takes raw files—property deeds, invoices, whatever—compresses them into “Seeds” that are tiny but still searchable and meaningful. A 25MB document shrinks to about 50KB, and yet AI can still pull out insights without needing to leave the chain for something like IPFS. Everything’s verifiable and encrypted on the client side, and you can even anchor it for audits if you want. For builders, this means data isn’t just sitting around—it’s live, it’s searchable, and it’s ready for action.

Then there’s Kayon, Vanar’s contextual AI engine. It reads stored data, makes predictions, validates stuff, and even handles compliance directly on-chain. Forget relying on outside oracles. Picture tokenized real-world assets—gold, copper, you name it—flowing through partners like Veduta and Cireta. Over $200 million has already moved through these launchpads. Kayon keeps these assets smart: they self-validate, follow the rules, and can even automate their own decisions. Assets aren’t just passive—they’re active, intelligent, and responsive.
But what really ties everything together is Vanar’s approach to memory. Most blockchains are stateless—they forget everything, so AI agents keep running into brick walls. Vanar changes that with persistent context. Agents can actually remember, learn, and get better over time. No amnesia means smoother workflows, clearer decisions, and systems that keep earning your trust. This is a big deal for new stuff like PayFi, where agents need to settle payments globally, instantly, and with full compliance. Vanar’s fees are locked in and tiny—about $0.0005 per transaction—so you always know what to expect, even when things get busy.
The ecosystem backs all of this up. Vanar teams up with Google Cloud for green energy nodes and works with NVIDIA’s Inception program for serious horsepower. On the app side, they’re working with Viva Games Studios—think 700 million downloads—bridging old-school gaming into Web3 without the awkward bumps. Developers get SDKs in JavaScript, Python, and Rust, plus smart APIs that actually make things easier. And because it’s fully EVM compatible, moving over from Ethereum is simple. You keep the security you trust and add AI-native features on top.
Who’s behind all this? A team of 51 to 200 experts, led by CEO Jawad Ashraf and COO Ash Mohammed, building since 2023. Their philosophy is simple: set builders up for success right where they already work. The infrastructure slips right into your workflow—no need to relearn everything from scratch. It’s carbon-neutral thanks to proof-of-stake, and the design is all about real-world adoption, not just hype.
In a world where AI is becoming more than just a tool—where it’s starting to act for itself—Vanar delivers what’s missing: a blockchain that remembers, reasons, and acts with built-in trust. Products like myNeutron for persistent context, and Axon for automations, prove this isn’t just theory. You can use it right now. For anyone looking at the future of intelligent economies, Vanar’s not just following trends. It’s setting them, making Web3 smarter, easier to use, and ready for real impact.$VANRY @Vanarchain #Vanar

Imagine stablecoins doing more than just sitting in wallets—they’re moving freely, working like digital cash across borders, paying salaries, settling bills with merchants instantly. That’s the vision behind Plasma, a Layer 1 blockchain built from scratch to put stablecoins at the center, finally solving the headaches that have made crypto payments clunky for so long. If you’re in fintech or DeFi, this isn’t just another chain with a flashy pitch. It’s the real infrastructure quietly transforming how money actually moves, right now.
The problem with older blockchains is pretty simple: stablecoins make up most of the volume, but they get tripped up by wild gas fees and slow confirmations. Plasma flips this. Its architecture is built specifically for stablecoins. You pay fees in familiar ERC-20 tokens—USD₮, USDC, the ones you already use. No more hunting down a separate “native” coin just to send money. For developers, this means you can build apps where users don’t even notice the crypto plumbing underneath. Fees are invisible, transfers feel as easy as a regular banking app. And Plasma’s paymaster system goes a step further, sometimes covering transaction fees entirely for USD₮ transfers (with some limits to keep things fair and prevent abuse). So you get zero-fee payments, and the average cost per transaction barely registers—just $0.00012. Stuff like remittances or B2B payments suddenly makes sense on-chain because those little fees that add up elsewhere just don’t exist here.
Under the hood, Plasma runs on PlasmaBFT, a slick, pipelined version of Fast HotStuff consensus. In plain English, it locks in transactions in under a second, handles more than 1,000 per second, and doesn’t get jammed up by network spikes. Other chains chase sheer numbers for speculative trading. Plasma doesn’t bother. It’s tuned for steady, reliable payments—think big business settlements, not meme coin frenzies. It’s EVM-compatible, so developers can use the tools they already know—Hardhat, Foundry, the usual suspects. For security, Plasma anchors its data to Bitcoin using regular commitments. This gives you Bitcoin-grade auditability without the headaches of risky bridges. The result? Fast transactions, outside verification, and compliance baked in. It’s already aligning with Europe’s MiCA rules, with audit trails and optional privacy for sensitive stuff.

What really makes Plasma different is how it’s plugged into the real world. Over 25 stablecoins work natively, including the heavyweights like USD₮ and USDC. Since its beta launch in September 2025, users have deposited $7 billion in stablecoins. The chain kicked off with $2 billion in liquidity from day one, working with more than 100 partners. Now it’s running in over 100 countries, supporting 100+ currencies and 200+ payment methods. Integrations keep coming: StableFlow lets big money move from networks like Tron to Plasma with almost no slippage, handling swaps up to $1 million like it’s nothing. Confirmo processes $80 million a month for enterprise clients—think e-commerce, payroll—and now takes USD₮ on Plasma without any gas fees. Oobit lets people pay 100 million+ Visa merchants instantly, and Rain cards unlock spending at 150 million+ locations worldwide. Even tokenized copper from Tellura trades here, settled in USD₮ with institutional backing.

The DeFi scene on Plasma is just as strong. It now powers the world’s second-biggest on-chain lending market, with Aave and CoWSwap offering traders MEV protection and zero gas fees. The SyrupUSD₮ vault, in partnership with Maple Finance, has over $1.1 billion locked up, giving institutional investors real-world yields. Schuman’s EURØP stablecoin lets people earn compliant yields on Euros, and NEAR Intents integration means you can settle across 125+ assets at competitive rates. This ecosystem keeps growing—deep liquidity attracts builders, which brings more users, which brings more liquidity. You see it in features like Holyheld’s USD₮ spending via personal IBANs in 30+ countries, or LocalPayAsia’s reach into millions of Southeast Asian merchants.
Plasma’s design is all about future-proofing. Stablecoins are the main players here, so the network’s incentives focus on inclusion, not just squeezing fees from users. Base fees get burned (per EIP-1559), keeping emissions in check and making sure the network scales with real usage, not hype. This is how Plasma turns stablecoins from simple store-of-value tokens into the backbone of a new, more open financial world—one where moving money is fast, cheap, and as easy as sending a text.$XPL @Plasma #plasma

Imagine it: trillions of dollars in traditional assets, trapped behind aging financial systems that just can’t keep up. The world’s ready for a blockchain upgrade that respects privacy and passes the regulator’s sniff test. That’s where Dusk Network steps in. Since 2018, they’ve been focused on building the kind of infrastructure that serious, regulated finance actually needs. This isn’t another chain chasing the latest meme coin craze. Dusk is built for the real deal—where institutions demand both airtight privacy and bulletproof compliance, all without skipping a beat.
Let’s talk about what really makes Dusk tick. At its heart, you’ve got a modular architecture built for flexibility and stability. The backbone here is DuskDS, the settlement and data layer. It uses something called Succinct Attestation consensus, which basically means super-fast, reliable finality—blocks settle in about 10 seconds, like clockwork. On top of that sits DuskEVM, their Ethereum-compatible execution environment launching in early 2026. Developers get to write Solidity contracts like they’re used to and plug in privacy tools like Hedger, all without clunky workarounds. This layered approach means the system can evolve—upgrade the execution layer, no need for messy hard forks. That’s huge for institutions who want things to just work, year after year.

Privacy isn’t some bolt-on feature here—it’s part of the DNA. Dusk uses zero-knowledge proofs to let users decide who sees what. There’s the Phoenix model for confidential transactions: think hidden amounts, UTXO-based, with cryptographic commitments and nullifiers to block double-spending. All of it’s provable through zk-proofs. If you need more transparency, there’s Moonlight, which gives you straightforward, account-based transactions. This split approach lets you shield sensitive moves—blocking front-running or strategic leaks—but still open things up for auditors or regulators when the law demands it. So yes, you get compliant privacy, ready for MiCA (with key rules live since December 2024), GDPR, MiFID II, and the EU DLT Pilot Regime.

But the real magic happens when you look at Dusk’s partnerships and integrations. They’re not just talking a big game—real companies are moving actual assets on-chain. NPEX, a Dutch exchange with €300 million in assets, is using Dusk to tokenize equities and bonds. That means native on-chain issuance, no old-school custodians needed. Quantoz Payments is rolling out EURQ, a euro-backed token that’s fully MiCA-compliant, making euro settlements fast and easy. Dusk plugs into Chainlink’s CCIP for cross-chain moves and works with Cordial Systems on zero-trust custody that bakes in compliance from the start. These aren’t vapor partnerships, either. 21X holds the EU’s first DLT-TSS license for fully tokenized securities markets, and Dusk is right there as a trading participant.
Under the hood, Dusk’s tech stack keeps pushing boundaries. The Rusk VM, based on WebAssembly, lets developers build high-privacy Rust contracts with predictable, auditable results—perfect for regulated environments. Then there’s Zedger, tailor-made for security tokens. It slices balances into segments (for transfers, voting, dividends) using Sparse Merkle-Segment Tries and enforces whitelists at the protocol level. This isn’t just theory. It’s been live on mainnet since January 7, 2025. Over 23 million DUSK tokens were onramped on day one, with about 497 million circulating out of a billion max, slowly released as staking rewards.
What really sets Dusk apart is its obsession with data provenance and auditability, especially when markets get rocky. In a crisis, you need to trace transactions without blowing everyone’s privacy. Dusk pulls this off with encrypted commitment openings and Citadel for on-chain KYC. That means lower cyber risk and instant verification. For businesses, it automates compliance and clears transactions fast. For institutions, it brings global liquidity together instead of scattering it. And for users, it’s self-custody of everything from money market funds to bonds, all in one place.
Tokenization is speeding up—there’s talk of unlocking trillions—and Dusk is already laying the tracks. They focus on native issuance, not just wrapping assets. With tools like Piecrust zkVM for private contract execution and Data Streams for reliable data feeds, Dusk is shaping up to be the backbone of compliant DeFi. Shielded transactions are still under 5% of usage, so there’s room to grow, but the modular setup means they can scale without losing security.
In a crypto world full of hype and quick flips, Dusk Network stands out for its quiet, steady strength. It’s not about reinventing finance. It’s about upgrading the whole machine—quietly, but relentlessly.$DUSK @Dusk #Dusk

Let’s be honest—right now, AI agents are making decisions that shape everything from finance to entertainment, but the data behind those choices? It’s often a mystery. Data lives in walled gardens, gets altered, or you just can’t prove where it came from. Walrus steps in here, running on Sui, and flips the whole situation. Instead of treating data as a black box, Walrus turns it into programmable, rock-solid assets. It’s not just another storage system; it’s the plumbing that finally lets people trust their data at AI scale, so teams can actually build something new without the old headaches.
The magic comes from Walrus’s layered architecture. It splits up the brains and the brawn—the Sui blockchain deals with smart contracts, payments, and all the agreement stuff, while Walrus handles storing the data off-chain. This move keeps things fast and cheap, and it means Walrus can scale sideways as data grows like crazy. Developers get to plug their apps right into stored data—think AI datasets, huge game assets, even metaverse worlds. Walrus uses erasure coding, chopping data into encrypted slivers and spreading them across tons of nodes. You get wild durability—like, “12 nines” reliability—without wasting resources by copying everything everywhere. If a few nodes go down, Walrus just rebuilds the data, no big deal. It's way tougher and more efficient than old-school systems like Filecoin or Arweave.

But what really makes Walrus stand out is how it treats data. It’s not just sitting there; it becomes an asset, with cryptographic proof baked in. You can track where it came from, who owns it, who’s allowed to use it, all the way through. So, if you’re building AI, you can see exactly what’s in your datasets, break them into chunks, set prices, and control access automatically. No more worrying about data being faked or misused—every piece is traceable, which helps dodge ethical and legal landmines. Walrus’s Asynchronous Complete Data Storage (ACDS) even throws out the old idea that everything has to sync up at once. Proofs come in whenever the network is ready, and the system checks them cryptographically. If someone cheats, they get penalized on-chain—keeps everyone playing fair. Data moves around as stake changes, so power never piles up in one spot, and the system keeps things steady without a ton of reshuffling.
The Walrus ecosystem is taking off. They’ve pulled in Seal to lock down data with confidential, decentralized access controls. Real partnerships are rolling in: Itheum lets people actually make money from their own data, safely. Talus uses Walrus so their AI agents can keep persistent, verified context. Even TeamLiquid—yeah, the huge esports org—is moving their content to Walrus for permanent, decentralized storage, so their history sticks around for good. Realtbook’s putting their Bookie NFT collection on Walrus, too, showing it’s built for creative assets that need to last forever. And with wal.app, anyone can launch a fully decentralized website—whether it’s a dApp on Sui, Ethereum, or Solana, or tools for collaboration or reading. These aren’t just ideas; they’re already live, proof that Walrus is making the decentralized web actually work.

Get into the weeds, and Walrus’s system for asynchronous challenges and proofs is a game-changer, especially when things get adversarial. Nodes constantly prove they’re holding up their end, and anyone slacking gets hit with real penalties. This lines up everyone’s incentives—data suppliers get paid for quality, operators earn for uptime, and builders only pay for what they use. It’s built to work with any chain, but ties in deep with Sui for speed. Plus, the SDKs and templates make it easy for developers to dive in and start building, instead of wrestling with setup.
And the traction? It’s real. The Walrus Foundation pulled in $140 million from giants like Standard Crypto and a16z to keep pushing this network forward. Storage numbers are climbing fast—one record hit 17.8 TB uploaded in a single push, then got broken again. Their RFP program is putting money behind new tools and better performance, especially for AI needs. The whole ecosystem is moving at enterprise speed, and there’s no sign it’s slowing down.@Walrus 🦭/acc $WAL #Walrus

Picture a blockchain that doesn’t just move money around but actually thinks for itself—remembers, adapts, and automates like a real ecosystem. That’s what Vanar Chain is doing. While the usual Layer 1s chase after speed or whatever’s trending, Vanar bakes intelligence right into its DNA. Apps on Vanar evolve on their own, no constant human hand-holding needed. This isn’t hype or wishful thinking. It’s already up and running, with actual developers and businesses building on top of it right now.
Let’s get into the guts. At its core, Vanar Chain is EVM-compatible, built on the solid-as-a-rock GETH framework. So if you’re bringing over dApps from Ethereum or elsewhere, it’s smooth sailing. But here’s where things get really interesting: Vanar’s carbon-neutral, and the fees? Ridiculously low—starting at just $0.0005 for basic transactions. The fee structure scales up for the power users (up to $15 if you’re clogging the pipes), using a simple FIFO queue instead of the usual gas wars. No more wild guessing or stress about what you’ll pay. Developers can plan, and users don’t think twice before jumping in. Security and community go hand in hand, too. With Delegated Proof of Stake, token holders stake VANRY to back validators and get a real say in the network’s direction—protocol upgrades, all that stuff. The result is a chain that’s not just secure but feels like it actually belongs to everyone using it.
Now, Vanar doesn’t bolt AI onto the side as some afterthought. It’s AI-native from the first line of code. The architecture stacks up in five layers. The base is Vanar Chain—fast, scalable, no fuss. Next comes Neutron, which handles semantic memory. Neutron can squish massive data—think a 25MB document—down to a neat 50KB “Seed” that keeps all its meaning and context. These Seeds live on-chain, encrypted with keys you control, so you can store sensitive stuff—legal docs, financial records, whatever—without any off-chain headaches. It’s like turning a mess of info into a smart, searchable knowledge graph, complete with timestamps and audit trails for when things get messy.

On top of that, you’ve got Kayon, the reasoning engine. It chews through context to deliver insights and predictions directly, no need for oracles or off-chain compute. It gets human instructions, connects workflows to smart contracts, runs compliance checks, and automates decisions. Soon, Axon will bring even more automation, and Flows will tailor everything for real-world industries—gaming, entertainment, you name it. And this isn’t just blue-sky talk. Vanar’s already hooked up with GraphAI, making on-chain data easy to search and understand, turning a pile of blocks into something you can actually use to build trust or solve disputes.
Where Vanar really flexes is with real-world assets (RWAs) and PayFi. By tokenizing things like real estate, art, or invoices, suddenly anyone can own a piece and trade it globally. No more gatekeeping. Built-in KYC and AML keep everything above board, and the blockchain’s transparency means no shady middlemen. Partnerships like Worldpay are bringing in agent-driven payments, and with Saiprasad Raut now leading payment infrastructure, traditional finance, crypto, and AI all connect seamlessly. Over $200 million has already moved through platforms like Cireta’s launchpad, all powered by Vanar. And now, with Veduta, they’re even tokenizing gold and copper, making these assets smarter and easier to access.
Gaming’s another big win for Vanar. The Vanar Games Network delivers real-time, high-speed play. Players actually own their digital stuff—skins, weapons, whatever—on-chain, and move them instantly. Developers get the tools they need, APIs, and easy asset movement between games, all for pennies. Big names like Viva Games (700 million+ downloads) are jumping in, with support from NVIDIA Inception and Google Cloud. Forget flashy demos—Vanar has already processed nearly 194 million transactions, almost 9 million blocks, and over 28 million wallets. That’s real, not just marketing.
But maybe the smartest thing about Vanar is how invisible it makes itself. For brands and creators, it’s like Wi-Fi—always on, always there, but you don’t have to think about it. No forced wallets, no gas fee lessons; just single sign-on and sponsored fees so people can jump in like it’s any other app. Tools like myNeutron pull together all your workflows, gather context from different models, and even give storage discounts with VANRY tokens. Supply is capped at 2.4 billion, with about 2.25 billion already circulating, and the economics focus on utility—fees, staking, governance—driving value over time, not just chasing quick pumps.

Vanar’s aiming to make Web3 smart—where apps don’t just run, they learn. By building in memory, reasoning, and automation from the start, it’s not just keeping up. It’s raising the bar.$VANRY @Vanarchain #Vanar

Imagine this: Stablecoins settle trillions every day, but most blockchains still make you wait, pay unpredictable fees, and jump through hoops. Plasma isn’t playing that game. Instead, it’s building the rails for a truly global, fast-moving financial system. This Layer 1 chain isn’t about hype. It’s about making payments instant, predictable, and smooth. Plasma’s entire architecture centers on stablecoins like USDT and USDC. No more worrying about crazy gas fees or slow confirmations—its PlasmaBFT consensus gets you sub-second finality. Right now, it’s already moving serious volume with the kind of consistency that most banks only wish they had.
Here’s where Plasma flips the script: stablecoins aren’t just another asset here—they’re the main event. You pay transaction fees directly in USDT or other stables, and if your transfer fits the rules, you don’t even pay gas thanks to built-in paymasters. No more buying random tokens just to send money. It’s all EVM compatible too, so existing wallets and apps just work. And if you care about security, they anchor to Bitcoin, locking BTC on its chain and mirroring it on Plasma. That means your funds are auditable and verifiable, with a real-world bridge that feels trustworthy.
Under the hood, Plasma’s execution layer keeps things humming even when the network gets busy. It batches transactions off-chain when it can, runs cryptographic checks, and only settles the essentials on-chain. That’s how it handles over 1,000 transactions per second—blocks close in under a second, and moving USDT costs a flat 20 cents. No surprises, just reliable, enterprise-friendly fees. Plasma is already the fourth-biggest network by USDT balance, holding over $7 billion in stablecoins. It supports 25+ stables, runs in more than 100 countries, and connects to 200+ payment methods. Cross-border payments? Easy.

What’s really fueling Plasma’s momentum is its ecosystem. New integrations keep popping up, and they actually matter. StableFlow recently launched, letting people move up to $1 million from Tron to Plasma with almost no fees and no price slippage—basically CEX-level execution on-chain. Maple Finance brought in institutional yields; their SyrupUSDT vaults have racked up over $1.1 billion. Aave’s Plasma markets are now the most active, scaling up as demand floods in. There’s CoWSwap for MEV-protected trades, while Oobit and Rain make it possible to spend USDT at 100 million Visa merchants and 150 million points of sale. Confirmo’s pushing $80 million a month through Plasma for things like payroll, with zero gas. NEAR Intents lets users swap across 125+ assets, making liquidity even deeper.
This isn’t some theoretical upgrade. It’s fixing real headaches in fintech and DeFi. Merchants finally get instant payouts without chasing failed transactions. Developers get stablecoin modules built into the protocol, so they spend less time re-inventing the wheel and more time building new stuff. Enterprises can even hide sensitive supplier prices during audits, thanks to selective privacy features, all while staying compliant with tough rules like Europe’s MiCA. With stablecoin volumes over $250 billion, Plasma is staking its claim as the infrastructure that actually connects off-chain money to on-chain value, at scale.

By the numbers, Plasma’s got about $3.17 billion in TVL, making it the world’s second-biggest on-chain lending market. Stablecoin transactions have tripled in just the last month, and January 29, 2026, saw all-time highs. Over 100 partnerships are already in play, including names like Tether’s Paolo Ardoino and former CFTC Chair Chris Giancarlo. Fintechs are piling in, drawn by the chain’s flawless 100% uptime over the past three months.
Bottom line: Plasma isn’t just another blockchain. It’s rewriting what stablecoins can do—turning them from simple hedges into the motors that drive money everywhere, all the time. With fast finality, reliable execution, and a laser focus on settlement, Plasma’s not just keeping up with digital finance—it’s leading the way. Efficiency isn’t a luxury here. It’s the whole point.$XPL @Plasma #plasma

Imagine a financial world where every move you make gets broadcast to your rivals. Not ideal. Dusk Network turns that on its head, locking down privacy in a way that even regulators can get behind. This isn’t just another Layer-1 blockchain—it’s built to power the next wave of regulated finance, where privacy and oversight don’t cancel each other out.
Dusk launched back in 2018. The magic? Zero-knowledge proofs, right at the heart of everything. By default, transactions hide the details—who sent what, how much, all kept under wraps. But when it comes time for an audit or compliance check, you can reveal just what’s needed. This “auditable privacy” fits perfectly with strict EU rules like MiCA and MiFID II. Dusk actually bakes the regulatory know-how into the protocol itself. Forget those clunky off-chain workarounds. Now, compliance runs on autopilot, cutting headaches for institutions dealing in tokenized bonds or stocks.
Under the hood, Dusk’s tech stack is built to handle real-world demands. The main engine, DuskDS, manages consensus and data with a committee-based Proof-of-Stake system called Succinct Attestation. Basically, it keeps transactions final and locked in within seconds. Layered on top, DuskEVM brings full Ethereum compatibility, letting developers use Solidity while still getting Dusk’s baseline privacy. There’s also Hedger, which quietly encrypts balances and transfers—perfect for businesses that need to keep sensitive operations private, but verifiable. And the Sparse Merkle-Segment Trie? It tracks all sorts of states—transactions, voting, dividends—while protecting against forgery and keeping updates fast.

The real-world impact? Dusk’s already changing how trade finance and supply chain management get done. For massive global trade deals, Dusk automates payments with smart contracts as soon as milestones are met, kills off fraud with tamper-proof records, and handles KYC/AML checks using zero-knowledge proofs—so personal data stays safe. In supply chain finance, Dusk gives lenders a clear but confidential view of risk, helping small businesses get access to capital without exposing their secrets. Investors get a boost, too, with private smart contracts settling tokenized securities instantly, never revealing portfolio details.
On the developer side, Dusk’s mainnet switched on in late 2024, and the first block landed on January 7, 2025. By the end of January 2026, it’s producing around 8,600 blocks a day, running about 160 transactions daily in this early phase—intentionally keeping volume low to focus on rock-solid validator performance. Out of a billion tokens, 497 million are already circulating, and rewards are spread out over decades to support staking. With Chainlink’s CCIP in the mix, moving assets across blockchains gets easier, opening the door for more DeFi integrations.

Dusk’s partnerships show it’s serious about institutions. With Quantoz Payments, they’re rolling out EURQ, a fully MiCA-compliant digital euro, backed one-to-one by fiat. Over at NPEX, a Dutch stock exchange handling €300 million in assets, Dusk is helping tokenize stocks and bonds, with Chainlink ensuring everything connects smoothly. Then there’s 21X—the first EU firm with a DLT-TSS license—using Dusk to bring fully tokenized securities to market. These aren’t just press release deals; they’re building out regulated custody and trading platforms like Dusk Trade, which already has a growing waitlist.
What really sets Dusk apart is its resilience. It’s built to weather market chaos, keeping things running smoothly even when others might freeze up. Privacy features keep traders calm—no panic selling just because someone spotted a big move. Audits are always possible, so accountability never gets lost. This isn’t just hype. Dusk is serious infrastructure, designed to handle failure and keep the financial machine running.
Bottom line: Dusk Network blends decentralization with real-world rules, opening up finance to more people while slashing costs. If you’re tracking where blockchain meets big institutions, Dusk isn’t just talk—it’s already delivering real efficiency.$DUSK @Dusk #Dusk

Imagine a world where AI agents are making million-dollar calls in the blink of an eye. You can’t risk your data sitting out in the open, vulnerable. Walrus gets that. They’ve built a chain-agnostic storage system on Sui that doesn’t just store your data—it armors it, verifies it, and spreads it out across a network so tough, it shrugs off single-point failures like they’re nothing. Centralized servers? Old news. Walrus gives you decentralized blob storage with cryptographic proofs that guarantee your data’s always there. No drama. No downtime. Builders who want real resilience are flocking in.
Here’s how they pull it off: Walrus chops big files into encoded chunks called slivers, using smart erasure coding. Then, it scatters those slivers across more than a hundred independent storage nodes. Forget the old way of making 10 or 20 copies of everything—costs spiral and it’s just not efficient. Walrus keeps storage overhead to just four or five times the original size but somehow manages “twelve nines” of durability. That’s 99.9999999999% reliability. We’re talking about the kind of odds where you might lose a file once every million years or so. The magic mix? Their Asynchronous Complete Data Storage (ACDS) and the Asynchronous Challenge Protocol (ACP/WACP). These systems check your data’s integrity without waiting around for every node to answer at once. Even if the network’s messy, delayed, or half the nodes drop out, your data hangs tight. You only need a chunk of the slivers to bring it all back. It’s built to handle chaos and still guarantee cryptographic integrity at every turn.

But Walrus isn’t just safe storage; it’s programmable. Your data blobs become on-chain objects, managed by Sui smart contracts. Developers can wire in rules about who can access, renew, or delete data—right into their apps. For AI projects, this is a game-changer. Suddenly, you can prove exactly where your data came from, who touched it, and under what conditions—all cryptographically, no more relying on trust or reputation. It’s all hard evidence, no hand-waving. The modular setup also separates data storage from computation, so even massive AI datasets that would choke a blockchain are now manageable. This opens the door for true open data markets—creators monetize, buyers verify, and middlemen don’t get to skim off the top.
And it’s not just hype—people are already using it. Since launching on mainnet in March 2025, Walrus has carried nearly a year’s worth of real production traffic. Projects like RealTBook park their NFTs here for good, and Unchained Podcast keeps their whole media library safe from central failures. The numbers tell the story: total network capacity is up to 833 TB, with nearly 79,000 GB already in use across more than 4.5 million blobs. January 2026 saw a record 17.8 TB uploaded in a single day, with several other days over 5 TB. That’s faster growth than Arweave, which sits at about 340 TB after years. Big players are jumping in too—Alkimi Exchange is using Walrus for ad data in Trusted Execution Environments, Omura is layering on AI search for easier discovery, and Team Liquid just moved their massive video archives over. That’s one of the biggest datasets the system’s ever seen.

Walrus isn’t stopping at storage. Their Wal.app platform lets people run truly decentralized apps and sites—no wallets or servers needed. Apps like Flatland and Snowreads run right on it, with Web2-level costs but way more resilience. For developers, it’s a dream: cross-chain compatibility, smart shard assignments to keep things efficient, and dynamic redistribution to stop any one node from getting too much power. Node operators stake WAL tokens for rewards, but this isn’t for hobbyists—they need serious specs: 16-24 CPU cores, 100 GB RAM, and 52 TB disk space. Backing it all is $140 million in funding, and AI agents are already tapping into Walrus for payments, supply chains, and more, all with tamper-proof data flows.
In short, Walrus isn’t just storing data—it’s building the backbone for AI’s decentralized future. Here, proof beats promises, and scale meets security head-on. As word gets out, expect Walrus to set the bar for data markets that actually work.$WAL @Walrus 🦭/acc #Walrus

Picture this: AI agents that don’t just spit out canned responses, but actually remember things, make decisions, and grow smarter with each interaction. They do all this securely, right on the blockchain—no lag, no bottlenecks. That’s what Vanar Chain is bringing to the table, and honestly, it’s changing the way people think about AI and Web3.
Vanar Chain isn’t just another blockchain with some AI tacked on. It’s a Layer 1, built from scratch for intelligent applications. Since launching in 2023, it’s hit the ground running: fast transactions, low fees, and a carbon-neutral footprint. But the real magic comes from its modular, five-layer architecture. Out of the box, it makes Web3 apps smarter. The base layer works with the EVM, so you can plug it into existing tools. The upper layers? They’re built to handle heavy-duty AI.
Take Neutron, for example. It’s Vanar’s semantic data storage layer, and it’s a real fix for a problem lots of AI projects run into: “AI amnesia.” Instead of forgetting everything and starting from scratch, Neutron compresses things like proofs or invoices into tiny, searchable “Seeds.” We’re talking about shrinking files from 25MB to 50KB without losing the important details. The latest update, myNeutron v1.3, makes it even better at handling context as your data grows, so AI agents can actually remember what’s going on and make smarter decisions. No more losing the plot—these agents can stick with a task from start to finish and prove they did it.

Then you’ve got Kayon, the on-chain reasoning engine. It chews through data in real time, automating stuff like compliance checks and generating insights—no outside oracles or off-chain servers needed. This is huge for things like tokenized real-world assets. Imagine embedding machine-readable proofs right into deeds or financial contracts, making things like automatic redemptions or dispute resolutions a breeze. Vanar’s already making moves here, teaming up with Worldpay for smarter payments. With Saiprasad Raut stepping in as Head of Payments Infrastructure, they’re pushing global settlements that AI agents can actually trust.
And they’re not stopping. Upcoming layers like Axon are set to handle even more complex automations, turning basic smart contracts into adaptive, responsive systems. Flows will offer industry-specific solutions, whether it’s finance, entertainment, or something else entirely. Plus, Vanar is expanding to Base, so its AI tools can work across different ecosystems—no silos, just real, connected usage.

What sets Vanar apart? They’re focused on building, not hyping. Tools like myNeutron and Kayon aren’t just ideas—they’re live, showing that AI-native infrastructure can handle real-world demands. The numbers back it up: nearly 194 million transactions, almost 9 million blocks, and more than 28 million wallets, all managed by a team that’s still growing. While other networks bump up against the limits of stateless execution, Vanar gives AI the memory, reasoning, and settlement layers it actually needs to work on-chain.
This isn’t just another tech project—it’s the groundwork for a smarter, more adaptive Web3. Apps can learn from users, scale up, and get better over time. If you’re serious about building at the intersection of AI and blockchain, Vanar is one to watch. They’re not just talking about the future—they’re building it right now.$VANRY @Vanarchain #Vanar

Picture this: stablecoins aren’t just digital dollars anymore—they’re the backbone for fast, reliable financial networks worldwide. That’s what Plasma is building right now. If you’re anywhere near crypto or finance, you should really pay attention. Plasma isn’t out here chasing buzzwords. It’s a laser-focused Layer 1 blockchain built to move stablecoins with the kind of precision that makes old-school systems look ancient.
Let’s get into it. Plasma changes how coins like USDT travel across networks. It runs on Reth, so developers can plug in Solidity contracts (just like on Ethereum) without a hitch. No extra hassle, just pure efficiency. The real kicker? PlasmaBFT consensus locks in blocks in under a second—seriously, less than a second, and it handles over 1,000 transactions per second. This isn’t just talk either. Since Plasma’s mainnet beta launched back on September 25, 2025, it’s processed more than 100 million transactions with zero downtime in the last three months. Most of that action? Stablecoin flows. USDT alone accounts for about 81% of the $1.86 billion in stablecoins parked on Plasma.

But what really makes Plasma stand out is how it’s built for stablecoins from the ground up. You can send USDT without worrying about holding some random token for gas fees—relayers take care of fees using whitelists and limits, so sending money feels as easy as using cash. You actually pay fees in USDT, not some wild, volatile coin. Plasma cuts out the bloat, creating a direct, no-nonsense channel for payments and settlements. That’s why it’s now the fourth-biggest network by USDT balance, with $7 billion in stablecoin deposits spread across more than 25 assets.

Tech-wise, Plasma uses a hierarchical sidechain setup. What does that mean? It pushes heavy computations off mainnet, running stuff in parallel so things don’t get clogged. It’s perfect for fast, high-frequency transactions. And soon, Plasma’s adding a BTC bridge for extra security, using a network of verifiers and multi-party signing. That means no more worrying about centralized validators. You get real decentralization and strong, bitcoin-backed security. For companies, this all translates to rock-solid predictability—transactions go through even when things get busy, and base fees get burned to keep the network balanced.
Plasma shines in the real world, too. Think remittances, payroll, and e-commerce. Merchants using Confirmo process over $80 million a month, now with the bonus of zero gas fees on Plasma. Oobit’s plugged USDT into 100 million Visa merchants globally, making instant payouts possible. LocalPayAsia connects wallets to millions of merchants in Southeast Asia. Rain users can spend USDT at 150 million locations worldwide. On the institutional side, MapleFinance brings onchain asset management, with the SyrupUSDT vault already crossing $1.1 billion TVL. Schuman_io’s EURO-backed stablecoin lets people earn on Euros, and Tellura’s COPR offers round-the-clock copper trading, all settled in USDT.
Privacy? Plasma’s got that covered, too. Businesses can keep things like supplier prices private but still stay compliant and auditable. It’s not about hiding in the shadows; it’s about transparent privacy that fits regulated markets. This system already handles over $250 billion in stablecoin volume—ideal for treasury management, big transfers, and cross-border payments.
On liquidity, StableFlow makes it easy (and cheap) to move large sums from chains like Tron to Plasma, keeping fees low and prices tight. CoWSwap brings MEV-protected swaps, and Aave’s on Plasma, so you can lend and borrow stables directly—it’s now the second-biggest onchain lending market out there. NEAR Intents unlocks settlements for over 125 assets, and Fluid’s setup brings deep liquidity for payment companies and fintechs. Plasma’s ecosystem isn’t small, either—over 100 partners, 100 countries, 100 currencies, and 200 payment methods. It’s all connected.
The numbers don’t lie. In the last 24 hours, DEX volume hit $8.13 million, and total chain fees were just $221. That’s ultra-low cost, and the network’s all about stability and reliable payments. Plasma isn’t chasing hype—it’s building the rails for real-world finance. The total supply caps at 10 billion XPL, with 40% set aside to grow the ecosystem. Inflation starts at 5% a year and gradually drops, so things stay sustainable.$XPL @Plasma #plasma