1. Safe Acquires Multis Source Code to Enhance Blockchain Smart Accounts
2. Aethir Introduces Edge Device Powered by Qualcomm for Decentralized Cloud Computing
3. Nodle Launches Smartphone-Based DePIN on zkSync Era for Media Authentication
4. FundStrat Reports Crypto Funding Deals Surpass $2B in 1Q
5. Ordz Games Sells Out First 1K Units of BitBoy One in 2 Minutes
6. ARPA’s Randcast Launches on Lattice’s Redstone Testnet for On-Chain Random Number Generation
7. Nym Joins Liquid Federation to Scale Bitcoin L2 Ecosystem
8. Matter Labs Hires Former Coinbase Exec as President
9. Nibiru Blockchain Launches $15M Program to Retain Talent in Web3 Space
10. Aptos Partners with Microsoft, Brevan Howard, and SK Telecom for DeFi Solutions
11. P2P.org Infrastructure Powers Matrixport’s Staking Product for Asia-Focused Digital-Asset Platform
Safe, a provider of blockchain smart accounts, has made a significant move in the industry by welcoming the senior leadership team of Multis to the Safe Ecosystem Foundation and completing the strategic acquisition of the Multis source code. Thibaut Sahaghian, former CEO of Multis, will now take on the role of network abstraction lead within the Safe ecosystem. This collaboration aims to solve the complexities of cross-chain interaction through network abstraction, making it easier for users to manage assets across diverse blockchain networks effortlessly.
In another development, Aethir, a leader in decentralized cloud computing, has introduced the Aethir Edge device powered by Qualcomm. This device represents a significant leap in edge computing, offering a decentralized infrastructure that enhances reliability by distributing capacity across peer nodes. Through Aethir Edge, individuals can contribute their underutilized broadband, IP addresses, bandwidth, or GPU computing resources to the Aethir DePIN stack in exchange for rewards.
Nodle, a smartphone-based DePIN powering applications for authenticating media content, has announced its launch on zkSync Era, an Ethereum layer-2 network built around zero-knowledge (ZK) technology. This move will enable Nodle to deploy its new Click camera app, the world’s first Digital Trust Network, using blockchain technology for media authentication to combat misinformation.
Furthermore, the crypto industry has seen a surge in funding deals in the first quarter, surpassing $2.3 billion across 367 deals. This marks the first time total funding has exceeded $2 billion since Q2 of 2023, with infrastructure remaining the most popular investment category.
In the gaming sector, Ordz Games has reported that its new GameFi-meets-DePIN handheld device, “BitBoy One,” sold out its first 1,000 units in just two minutes during a public sale in Paris, Hong Kong, and Dubai.
These developments highlight the ongoing innovation and growth within the blockchain and cryptocurrency industry, with companies like Safe, Aethir, Nodle, and others pushing the boundaries of what is possible in decentralized technology.
