Latest blockchain news: September 2024

Welcome to our monthly news roundup! This September has been an exciting month not only for various crypto projects but also for significant milestones at Stakely, aimed at enhancing your security.

?? Stakely obtains ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Certification

We are thrilled to share that we have obtained the ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification after successfully passing the SOC 2 Type II audit by Prescient Security. This achievement reinforces our commitment to maintaining the highest security standards and providing a safe environment for our staking community.

Because security is non-negotiable! ?

?? Stakely becomes an Exocore validator

We are excited to announce that Stakely is now part of the second cohort of Exocore validators. This collaboration underscores our commitment to innovation in omnichain restaking and our focus on security and decentralization. We are always aligned with projects that bring real value to the ecosystem.

?? Updates from Stakely-supported blockchains ??

Injective

• BUIDL index by BlackRock: A tokenized fund backed by cash and U.S. Treasury bonds.
• INJ token deflation: Proposal #429 approved a 36.93% decrease in the INJ token supply.
• SA World partnership: 5% instant booster on xEntropy for staking INJ tokens.

Sonic

• New integrations: Chainlink, Dune, and Alfred integrated into Sonic Mainnet.
• Testnet launch: Performance improvements and fee reductions.
• Rewards program: Collect Sonic Gems at soniclabs.com.

Osmosis

• BTC integration: ckBTC, a native BTC representation in the Cosmos ecosystem, is now live.
• Polaris preview test: Coming in October.
• Osmosis v26 update: New revenue-sharing agreements, Ledger functionality, and more.

Celestia

• Lemongrass update: Major improvements and 1-click interactions via IBC and ICA.
• Market share growth: From 10% to over 40% in three months, according to Blockworks Research.

Cosmos

• Gaia v20 approved: Launch of opt-in, permissionless consumer chains.
• Hydro launch: Maximize ATOM staking rewards. Voting in Hydro!
• EU regulated euro: Compliant with the EU MiCA, enhancing financial stability.

Polkadot

• Goodbye to auctions: Introduction of Agile Coretime for resource purchasing.
• Community empowerment: Polkadot Roots initiative for community meetings.
• Scalability improvements: Elastic Scaling and other enhancements in Polkadot 2.0.

Archway

• Governance Proposal #49 Approved: Reducing validator set and adjusting inflation.
• Key Collaborations: Integrations with Balanced and Euclid Protocol.
• Stakely includes Archway in the Web3 Load Balancer: a free and accessible API service designed to optimize the performance and availability of decentralized applications by efficiently distributing traffic across multiple nodes or backend servers.

Quasar

• STRD airdrop distribution: 5M STRD tokens distributed over 19 weeks.

Evmos

• Single token representation: Elimination of wrapped tokens for native Cosmos tokens.

Ethereum

• Soneium layer 2: Sony's new Layer 2 on Ethereum.
• EigenLayer updates: Reduced unlock time and EIGEN Season 2 Stakedrop.

Sui

• Tokenized real-world asset: Introduction of USDY.
• Win a DeLorean EV: NFT Time Capsule giveaway with DeLoreanLabs.

?? We analyze and share the details of each of these news items in our blog! ??

Stakely at Merge Madrid 2024 ??

In October, we will sponsor Merge Madrid 2024, an event focused on decentralized finance, technology, and blockchain, alongside major financial and technological institutions. We are proud to be both speakers and sponsors of this prestigious event.

Merge Madrid will feature over 200 prominent speakers, providing a unique space to learn from industry leaders, stay updated on the latest trends, and expand your network in the Web3 and blockchain technology space. Our CEO, CTO, and CMO will be present, sharing their insights and vision on DeFi.

Don't miss this opportunity to meet us and learn from the best!

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