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📰 Builders, time to sync! This week in blockchain: major protocol updates and everything shaping the future of decentralized tech 🌐 All the news that matter in one place👇 🔹 MetaMask will add #Bitcoin & #Solana support. Alongside this, a major updates coming: multiple SRPs and gas-included swaps 🔹 Crossmint launches Solana Smart Wallets – programmable wallets powered by Squads Labs. For developers: super easy to integrate into #dApps and onboard millions of users without complexity 🔹 Fetch.ai introduces ASI-1 Mini, a new #AI model natively built for blockchain. With future integrations, #devs will be able to build and deploy with AI-powered automation. 🔹 At #ETHDenver, #Base announced Flashblocks, slashing block times from 2s → 200ms. Now live on testnet; hits mainnet in Q2 2025. This is part of a bigger upgrade alongside #Appchains & Smart Wallet Sub-Accounts. 🔹 Pectra, #Ethereum's upcoming hard fork, just hit a setback on the Holesky testnet due to a misconfiguration. No delays next up: activation on Sepolia testnet, coming March 5. 🔹 Hamster Kombat just launched its very own #L2 – Hamster Network. This tap-to-earn game is leveling up with a dedicated #blockchain layer built on #TON. That’s a wrap! Follow GetBlock to stay in the loop & power up your builds 🚀

2024 was a big year for Sui Foundation, but hold on—the party’s just getting started. 🪩 If you’re not in the #Sui #DeFi ecosystem yet, what are you waiting for? 💧 🍒 Read up on cherry-picked DeFi gems: https://lnkd.in/epUpPX4f

Dear GetBlockers,  GetBlock is transitioning to Compute Units (CUs) pricing: https://lnkd.in/gjr-f78s 📅 Transition Date: The change will take place in one month, March 2025. We’re moving to a more fair and transparent billing model, based on actual resource usage for each #blockchain and #RPC method. Make sure your account contact details are up to date to stay informed. 🤝 More updates are on the way! Warm regards,  The GetBlock team

What a blast at #ConsensusHK! Big thanks to CoinDesk for making it all happen. 👏 Epic experience all around—engaging panels, amazing projects, new partners, and memories that’ll last. 🔥🚀

MEV, speed & blockchain evolution—bloXroute is at the forefront ⚡ 🎙️ We sat down with them to discuss #TON Trader API launch, #Solana upgrades and much more. 🔗 Catch GetBlock Highlights #5 here: https://lnkd.in/ebVAgits

📰 Bear or bull, builders don’t stop Here’s a quick recap of new tech, integrations, and updates in crypto & blockchain this week 👇 🔹 Cardano’s Lace wallet from Input Output (IOHK) will support #Bitcoin, as part of the big move for bringing #BTC liquidity into Cardano #DeFi.  Charles Hoskinson confirms – this could be a game-changer. 🔹 Hyper Foundation debuts #HyperEVM, bringing Ethereum-compatible smart contracts to its high-performance #blockchain. While many features are still in testing, devs can now build HFT-style DeFi apps on Hyperliquid. 🔹 Ethereum Foundation, Hyperlane & BootNode launch the Open Intents Framework (OIF) – a step toward making intent-based transactions (ERC-7683) scalable & easier to integrate. 🔹 BNB Chain Innovation upgrades validator #nodes to ease network congestion. Now, validators can gather more bids in the 3-sec block window – giving priority to high-value & time-sensitive transactions (like #memecoin swaps). 🔹 Ethereum gas fees drop to their lowest levels since 2020, easing transaction costs across the network. 🔹 Monad parallel EVM blockchain by Monad Foundation just launched its public testnet. #Devs can now build & test on Monad’s high-speed #EVM-compatible blockchain before mainnet, expected in 2025. 🔹 Push Chain and Scroll zkEVM have partnered to enhance cross-chain accessibility. This aims to allow developers to build universal applications that operate seamlessly across multiple blockchains. And that’s a wrap! 🎬 If you’ve made it this far, you deserve a break. Go enjoy the weekend ☕

#ConsensusHK in a nutshell: 🌪️ A whirlwind of #Web3 infra talks 🤝 Non-stop networking ☕ Probably too much coffee, but totally worth it Met so many fantastic people and potential partners. Special shoutout to Measurable Data Token, Sauce Labs, Rajit Ahuja / See you at Consensus, Hong Kong, AEON Protocol, Crypto Executives—it was awesome to connect! 🦾 #Consensus2025 #HongKong

💧 #SuiConnect at #ConsensusHK was all about networking and vibe! Our Sr. Account Manager, Ellen A, had the chance to visit the Sui Foundation's event and brought back some great pics for you and some valuable connections for us. 💙 #SUI #Blockchain #Web3

Big things are happening for Sonic Labs, including hitting $500M TVL! 💥 It’s great to see it gaining traction, and GetBlock is excited to be one of the first RPC node providers supporting its growth. Happy to be part of this journey! Source: https://lnkd.in/ePYTsQVH #Blockchain #Crypto #Web3

🏙️ #ConsensusHK l TON Global Hacker House 💎 GetBlock kicked off another day at Consensus with a visit to TON Global Hacker House! Nothing beats great convos, discovering new projects, and seeing what’s brewing in the #TON ecosystem. 🔥 Thank you TON Foundation 🤝