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Cardano Founder Hoskinson Says Midnight Mainnet Is Now Live

Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson announced the mainnet launch of Midnight, a privacy-focused blockchain within the Cardano ecosystem. The network, which has already produced over 163,000 blocks, is currently in a controlled "guarded era" with federated node operators ensuring stability. It features programmable privacy through zero-knowledge proofs, allowing selective data sharing. The ecosystem uses a dual-token model: NIGHT for governance and DUST for renewable transaction fees. Institutional partners include Worldpay, Google Cloud, and eToro. Hoskinson also released a free book on zero-knowledge proofs and confirmed upcoming Lace wallet updates.

bitcoinist04/01 04:02

Cardano Founder Hoskinson Says Midnight Mainnet Is Now Live

bitcoinist04/01 04:02

Qubic Reveals How Its Dogecoin Mining Launch Will Work Starting April 1

Qubic has detailed its transition to Dogecoin mining, set to begin on April 1, through a three-phase mainnet rollout. The move shifts Qubic from a mixed model of Monero mining and AI training to a parallel system where external ASIC miners handle Dogecoin via Scrypt algorithm, while Qubic’s own computational resources focus entirely on its AI project, Aigarth. The process uses a bridge called "Doge Connect" to link external miners to Qubic’s network, validate shares, and manage payouts. Monero mining will be phased out gradually over the transition. Miners will be paid in Cubics rather than direct DOGE, as Qubic will sell mined DOGE for stablecoins and buy back Cubics for redistribution—a mechanism expected to yield roughly 10% higher returns than standard Dogecoin mining. The system is designed to support multiple chains in the future, though Dogecoin is the initial focus.

bitcoinist03/31 21:32

Qubic Reveals How Its Dogecoin Mining Launch Will Work Starting April 1

bitcoinist03/31 21:32

Odaily Interviews Aster: DEX Will Ultimately Devour the Entire Trading World, Optional Privacy is the Key Ladder

Odaily Interview with Aster: DEX Will Ultimately Devour the Trading World, Optional Privacy is the Key Ladder Aster has initiated key steps to build institutional-grade private DeFi infrastructure, marked by the launch of its Layer 1 mainnet, Aster Chain, on March 17. The mainnet offers traders fair ordering and optional privacy. This was followed by the launch of its native staking function on March 20. The project has rapidly evolved from an innovative Perp DEX into a complete infrastructure layer, achieving record-breaking trading volumes in late 2025 and a successful TGE. In an interview, CEO Leonard explained their core logic: launching a mainnet *after* securing users and revenue, not with a "cold start." This ensures every step is validated by real market demand. Aster's key differentiator is its unique "optional privacy" value proposition, implemented through a ZK + Stealth Address architecture. This allows for automatic privacy for each transaction while maintaining verifiability. The team believes this feature is a prerequisite for mass adoption and will be a primary driver for institutional use of DEXs, forming the core of their moat. Looking ahead, Aster predicts the DEX landscape will evolve into an oligopoly dominated by a few major players. The project is actively pursuing partnerships with both Web2 and Web3 entities, with significant interest from financial firms looking to build markets or list assets on its chain. For the immediate future, Aster's Q2 focus is on attracting privacy-seeking users and institutions, expanding assets and liquidity, growing its ecosystem via its developer program (Aster Code), and enhancing token utility.

Odaily星球日报03/31 02:33

Odaily Interviews Aster: DEX Will Ultimately Devour the Entire Trading World, Optional Privacy is the Key Ladder

Odaily星球日报03/31 02:33

TxFlow L1 Mainnet Launches, Enabling Multi-application On-chain Finance

TxFlow has launched its Layer 1 blockchain, TxFlow L1, initiating a multi-application on-chain finance ecosystem based on TIP Liquidity Standards. The network achieves over 250,000 TPS through DAG-based parallel execution and a multi-threaded pipeline. The first application, TxFlow DEX—a fully on-chain central limit order book DEX for perpetual trading—is now live with invitation-only access. It supports 13 perpetual markets and processes transactions with one-block finality. The TIP standards enable developers to build interoperable trading applications called "Channels," with modules for spot, derivatives, and prediction markets. The ecosystem is designed to be AI-native and community-governed.

TheNewsCrypto03/28 09:24

TxFlow L1 Mainnet Launches, Enabling Multi-application On-chain Finance

TheNewsCrypto03/28 09:24

Hot Interactions Collection | xStocks Points Event Now Live; Tempo Mainnet Launches (March 25)

This article highlights three major interactive opportunities in the crypto space: 1. **xStocks**: A tokenized stock platform backed by Kraken, allowing users to trade tokenized versions of real-world assets. It recently launched an xPoints rewards program where users can earn points by holding tokenized stocks, borrowing/lending, and providing liquidity. Users can connect their wallet, complete daily check-ins, and join the Telegram for bonus points. 2. **Tempo**: A payment-focused Layer 1 blockchain incubated by Stripe and Paradigm. Unlike typical blockchains, it uses stablecoins like USDC/USDT for gas fees. After raising $500M in funding, it has now launched its mainnet. Users can create a wallet using a passkey and bridge USDC to the Tempo network via Stargate. 3. **Forte Protocol**: A blockchain infrastructure project focused on compliance and economic tools, which raised $910M in 2021. It has launched two Galxe quests: one for social media tasks (X account required) and another for Galxe subscribers or users with a high Human Passport score.

Odaily星球日报03/25 08:06

Hot Interactions Collection | xStocks Points Event Now Live; Tempo Mainnet Launches (March 25)

Odaily星球日报03/25 08:06

Cardano Founder Unveils Midnight Rollout Plan As Mainnet Launch Begins

Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson has announced the start of the federated mainnet phase for Midnight, a privacy-focused blockchain. The launch is being conducted gradually with daily operational checkpoints to ensure network stability. Initially, the mainnet is running in a guarded mode with limited transactions and dApp deployments. Federated node operators, including Google Cloud, Telegram, and MoneyGram, are managing the rollout. The first user-facing feature is DUST generation, accessible via Lace wallet. Hoskinson emphasized Midnight's complex architecture, which integrates zero-knowledge proofs and spans both public and private ledgers. Future upgrades will introduce composable contracts, cross-chain intents, and governance features, though full decentralization is expected to take 6–12 months due to the broad distribution of tokens via a "glacier drop."

bitcoinist03/24 11:32

Cardano Founder Unveils Midnight Rollout Plan As Mainnet Launch Begins

bitcoinist03/24 11:32

Dogecoin Becomes The Next Target For Qubic’s Compute Network — Here’s Why

Dogecoin is entering a new phase as it becomes the latest focus for Qubic, a project aiming to use blockchain networks for distributed computation. This signals a potential shift from its meme-coin identity toward a role in compute-based ecosystems. Qubic, which previously demonstrated its capability by dominating over 51% of Monero's hashrate and generating significant mining revenue, is now applying the same strategy to Dogecoin at a much larger scale. Dogecoin’s daily emissions are roughly 10 times those of Monero, representing a substantially bigger economic opportunity. Key milestones include the launch of Dogecoin mining on April 1st, a mainnet release scheduled for April 2nd, and accelerated network growth with tick speeds nearly doubled and guardian nodes surging. Additionally, Qubic is making progress in AI research with multiple academic papers accepted for major conferences. From a market perspective, analysts highlight a massive bullish pennant forming on Dogecoin’s monthly chart—a pattern that could define its long-term trajectory over the next several decades.

bitcoinist03/22 10:04

Dogecoin Becomes The Next Target For Qubic’s Compute Network — Here’s Why

bitcoinist03/22 10:04

Pi on the Move: Will the 6% Surge Trigger a Major Breakout?

The Pi Mainnet has been upgraded to Protocol 20, a significant step toward enabling smart contracts. The price of PI surged 6% in 24 hours to approximately $0.1882, with its market cap at $1.84 billion and trading volume up over 15%. Technical indicators present a mixed but cautiously optimistic outlook: the MACD shows early recovery signs within a downtrend, the CMF indicates healthy buying pressure, and the RSI at 51.91 suggests a slight bullish edge. However, momentum remains weak overall. The price faces near-term resistance at $0.1896, with support at $0.1868 if a bearish reversal occurs.

TheNewsCrypto03/20 14:35

Pi on the Move: Will the 6% Surge Trigger a Major Breakout?

TheNewsCrypto03/20 14:35

Aster Chain mainnet debuts: Can it slow the DEX’s falling market share?

Aster Chain, a perpetual DEX backed by YZi Labs, has launched its mainnet. The new Layer 1 blockchain incorporates zero-knowledge proofs and stealth addresses to prevent "position hunting" and improve privacy for high-frequency traders, while maintaining a CEX-like user experience. Despite a strong initial debut in late 2025, Aster's trading volume and market share have significantly declined. Weekly volume dropped from a peak of $74 billion to under $10 billion, and its market share fell from 40% to 20%. Competitor Hyperliquid, which initially lost dominance to Aster, has since regained much of its market share. The native token, ASTER, fell 86% from its high but recovered 80% during a broader market bounce. The mainnet announcement caused a brief 10% price surge, but gains were not sustained. The token remains range-bound between $0.70 and $0.80, with a potential move to $0.95 if key resistance is broken. Future demand may depend on the success of planned staking features.

ambcrypto03/18 16:18

Aster Chain mainnet debuts: Can it slow the DEX’s falling market share?

ambcrypto03/18 16:18

Aster Chain Launch: Defining a New Era for Onchain Privacy and Transparency

Aster, a privacy-focused trading ecosystem backed by YZi Labs, has officially launched its Layer 1 blockchain, Aster Chain Mainnet. Designed to address the "transparency trap" in DeFi, it provides institutional-grade privacy and centralized exchange (CEX)-level performance for traders. The platform eliminates "position hunting"—where traders exploit visible onchain data to force liquidations—by making privacy the default, not an opt-in feature. Aster integrates encryption directly into its execution layer using a ZK-verifiable encrypted architecture and stealth address mechanisms, ensuring that trading activity and wallet identities remain untraceable. It also allows selective disclosure for compliance and sharing via "Viewer Pass" links. The chain achieves over 100,000 TPS with 50ms block times and no gas fees, matching CEX speeds while supporting self-custody and decentralization. The mainnet launch begins a phased expansion, including a staking program for early supporters. Aster aims to combine CEX efficiency with DEX principles, offering perpetual and spot trading across multiple asset classes.

TheNewsCrypto03/17 13:58

Aster Chain Launch: Defining a New Era for Onchain Privacy and Transparency

TheNewsCrypto03/17 13:58

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