Here we report on the progress of the leading builders in the zk Cross-Chain ecosystem, documenting recent significant releases, technical breakthroughs and general updates
@UnionFDN has launched its Grants Program, naming @escher_fi, @FlutonIO, and @Dextr_Exchange as its first recipients. These teams are building early apps on @union_build, focused on staking, cross-chain liquidity, and decentralized trading.
The program offers funding, strategic support, and network access to expand Union’s ecosystem and drive adoption across various blockchain sectors: https://union.build/blog/foundation-grants-escher-fluton-dextr
@PolyhedraZK has completed the EXPchain Testnet upgrade, introducing 3-second block times, improved @ethereum compatibility, and optimized Expander Proofs. The updated network is now faster and more efficient, ready for developers and partners: https://x.com/PolyhedraZK/status/1899792501759987939…
In addition, the project stated that their staking program will continue indefinitely, offering an APR of up to 159% based on a 52-week staking period. $ZKJ stakers may also qualify for future rewards from EXPchain ecosystem projects: https://x.com/PolyhedraZK/status/1902428217597743363…
Polyhedra also announced three new partnerships, including:
• @BimaBTC: Expanding blockchain interoperability by enabling USBD, a Bitcoin-backed stablecoin, to move seamlessly across multiple networks using Polyhedra’s ZK technology. This integration enhances DeFi by allowing cross-chain collateralization, trading, and yield farming: https://x.com/PolyhedraZK/status/1902359451103121602…
• @Ducatstable: Bringing UNIT to EXPchain and leveraging Polyhedra’s zkML to enable verifiable AI-driven interactions with UNIT, ensuring trustless ZK-secured interoperability: https://x.com/Ducatstable/status/1901785856228389076…
• @mindnetwork_xyz: Enhancing privacy, security, and scalability in cross-chain ecosystems by integrating Fully Homomorphic Encryption with EXPchain and zkBridge. This collaboration enables encrypted AI execution, secure cross-chain operations, and institutional-grade asset transfers with ZKPs: https://x.com/PolyhedraZK/status/1901635097515933875
@EspressoSys partnered with @OffchainLabs, @OpenZeppelin, @AcrossProtocol, @hyperlane, and @bootnodedev for the Build & Brew hackathon, aimed at addressing @ethereum’s fragmentation issues.
Participants will deploy Orbit chains on @arbitrum, integrated with Espresso, with @infura_io and @awscloud providing support. Technical workshops and developer consultations are scheduled: https://x.com/EspressoSys/status/1899845433079587037
@Orbiter_Finance is inviting crypto enthusiasts to join its ambassador program, OBPrime: https://orbiter-finance.medium.com/become-an-obprime-orbiter-ambassador-program-is-hiring-117a4f8eaa6d…
Ambassadors will engage with the community, create content, organize events, and encourage partnerships. Perks include monthly $OBT allowances, exclusive swag, governance roles, and collaboration opportunities. Applicants must be active on social media, participate in events, and contribute creatively to Orbiter’s growth.
@Gasp_xyz app has completed an audit by @zellic_io, implementing all recommendations: https://x.com/Gasp_xyz/status/1900515334458691591…
Gasp offers gasless swaps, MEV protection, token buybacks with rewards tied to DEX volume, and cross-chain connections to various blockchains and L2 networks. Full audit details are available: https://gasp.xyz/audit
@hyperbridge and @TVVIN_RWA have announced a partnership to enhance real-world asset tokenization: https://x.com/hyperbridge/status/1902707428166140198… TVVIN specializes in converting assets like gold and silver into yield-generating opportunities. With Hyperbridge, users across multiple blockchain networks can now access these tokenized assets seamlessly. This collaboration aims to expand accessibility and efficiency in digital asset investments.
Additionally, Hyperbridge has been chosen as the native bridge by the Polkadot DAO, following strong support for its joint proposal with @Bifrost. This decision will improve DOT and its derivatives' accessibility across multiple chains, creating new opportunities for developers and users within the Polkadot ecosystem: https://x.com/hyperbridge/status/1901635791626887317
@Agglayer shared an article in which it describes its role in unifying blockchain ecosystems through interoperability. By connecting different blockchains, @0xPolygon's Agglayer eliminates liquidity fragmentation, enabling seamless cross-chain transactions without wrapped tokens. This approach improves DeFi, gaming, RWAs, and AI integration by offering a unified user experience, lower costs, and enhanced security. With features like cross-chain composability and real-time liquidity aggregation, Agglayer is positioned to drive the next phase of blockchain adoption: https://x.com/Agglayer/status/1899828287892762973…
Additionally, the Agglayer team has been working with @iotex_io to upgrade to an open modular infrastructure for DePINs, enabling millions of idle devices to join communal economies. With Agglayer’s cross-chain communication and liquidity sharing, IoTeX projects can distribute rewards efficiently and allow users to settle transactions on their preferred blockchain, improving scalability and liquidity across networks: https://x.com/Agglayer/status/1899183223156154681
@zkLink_Official is integrating AI-powered on-chain governance through a partnership with @QuackAI_AI. With Quack AI’s intelligence-driven approach, zkLink’s ecosystem will benefit from improved automation and management:
