Here we report on the progress of the leading builders in the Cross Chain ecosystem, documenting recent significant releases, technical breakthroughs and general updates
@union_build have introduced 'U Combinator', an incubator in partnership with @cracked_labs. Running until May 15, 50 teams will compete for 10 Union Fellowship spots through workshops, MVP testing, and pitch practice. With the March 15 registration deadline nearing, prospective participants should apply now to receive expert mentorship, funding support, and marketing assistance for their cross-chain projects: https://union.build/blog/u-combinator-incubator-cracked-labs…
They also published updates regarding Testnet 9: State Lenses for faster transfers, Intents for seamless asset movement, CosmWasm IBC for @cosmos interoperability, and a 30% reduction in EVM gas fees: https://x.com/union_build/status/1894344387053989997…
Finally, they announced three partnerships:
1. Using @RiscZero's @boundless_xyz to improve proof aggregation, enabling faster, cheaper, and more secure transactions: https://x.com/union_build/status/1892968106894798903…
2. Expanding interoperability with @leap_wallet, Union's leading wallet partner, allowing Leap users to gain early access to Union Testnet 9: https://x.com/leap_wallet/status/1892984312599060763…
3. Union and @Tower are streamlining DeFi with a seamless "1-click" feature, allowing users to stake, swap, and earn yield effortlessly. Tower, @babylonlabs_io's first native DEX, connects Bitcoin liquidity to DeFi while ensuring smooth interoperability via Union:https://x.com/union_build/status/1896515058785771802
@Gasp_xyz has introduced 'Singularity Pools', a time-limited initiative to boost liquidity before the GASP token becomes tradable: https://blog.gasp.xyz/gasp-unleashes-singularity-pools-get-in-before-the-snapshot/…
Participants providing liquidity early receive higher rewards, including increased airdrop eligibility. These pools enhance swap routing and pre-tradability TVL. Available pairs include GASP/USDT, GASP/ARB, GASP/ETH, and more. Liquidity withdrawal is locked until tradability begins.
They also rolled out major updates, including expanding wallet support to @WalletConnect, @TrustWallet, @coinbase, and more. Bug fixes now ensure smoother staking, while tech enhancements improve loading speed. APY rewards are accurately displayed, ETH can be used for fees, and tooltips offer APY breakdowns. UI updates enhance navigation, making the platform more user-friendly: https://x.com/Gasp_xyz/status/1894341451342832076…
Finally, a roadmap was released in which they outlined their grand plan to seamlessly unify currently isolated blockchain ecosystems. They have already deployed an @ethereum L2 rollup, integrated with @eigenlayer, and are developing a Bitcoin-EVM bridge. Future goals include Solana expansion, L2-native bridges, cross-chain lending, AI-driven trading, and MEV protection, combining CEX usability with DeFi transparency: https://blog.gasp.xyz/the-gasp-quest-roadmap-building-the-future-of-cross-chain-trading-2/
@Agglayer is improving security across connected chains with a 'pessimistic proof' mechanism: https://github.com/AggLayer/pessimistic-proof… This ensures no chain withdraws more than it deposits from the bridge. Built using @SuccinctLabs’ SP1 zkVM and @0xPolygon’s Plonky3, it enables secure, efficient cross-chain interoperability: https://x.com/Agglayer/status/1897303087334994001…
They also announced partnerships with @KarateCombat and @RomeProtocol: as the official solution for Karate Combat, Agglayer allows $KARATE holders to participate without being tied to a single network, including access to @UPLAYERTWO on @hedera, while its integration with Rome Protocol unifies @ethereum and @solana liquidity, combining Ethereum’s security with Solana’s performance: https://x.com/Agglayer/status/1894481002946306354
@vreeland, CSO at @PolyhedraZK, was interviewed by @alicelingl during the 'ZK in AI' main stage session at @Zk_Hub_Global - an event organized by @HouseofZK during @EthereumDenver. The interview will soon be released on the House of ZK Radio podcast, but can be watched now on the event livestream: https://x.com/i/broadcasts/1yNxaLzlRggJj…Timestamp - 07:26:38
Polyhedra also announced a multitude of partnerships, including:
1. Partnering with @irys_xyz to enhance AI verifiability, efficiency, and privacy by integrating zkML with cost-efficient on-chain AI data storage: https://x.com/PolyhedraZK/status/1894410177102971147…
2. Collaborating with @AlloraNetwork to advance federated learning with zkML for trustless AI collaboration and verifiable inference in DeFi and trading: https://x.com/PolyhedraZK/status/1894764380732219465…
3. Deploying @CurveFinance on EXPchain Testnet to enable scalable, ZK-powered liquidity with low-cost, high-speed DeFi: https://x.com/PolyhedraZK/status/1896938397912179003…
4. Teaming up with @SaitoshiX to introduce an AI-powered Bitcoin terminal for insights, sentiment analysis, and automated portfolio management: https://x.com/PolyhedraZK/status/1892197445637230780…
5. Joining forces with @coinify to expand businesses' access to EXPchain’s native token ($ZKJ) and unlock broader payment use cases: https://x.com/PolyhedraZK/status/1892559843233521826…
6. Working with @redkitepad to support AI, DeFi, DeFAI, and RWA projects with a smart launchpad: https://x.com/PolyhedraZK/status/1892952437738115575…
7. Integrating @Intract_HQ to drive onchain engagement through a social campaign platform, leveraging the largest human persona network in the AI space: https://x.com/PolyhedraZK/status/1894009393038929984
The @espressoFNDN has been launched to support the long-term success and decentralization of the @EspressoSys: https://x.com/espressoFNDN/status/1892656705663643919…
@zkLink_Official announced new partnerships with three projects:
1. @lolaixyz to introduce AI-powered engagement tools: LOL Happy Bot, which allows users to earn by laughing, and LOL Mining Bot, enabling users to mine $LOL with jokes: https://x.com/zkLink_Official/status/1892483259809902642…
2. Partnering with @theskorai to enhance AI-powered gaming infrastructure, leveraging zkLink’s aggregated ZK technology to accelerate the performance of AI agents: https://x.com/zkLink_Official/status/1893914049806512177…
3. Integrating @CoincreateTeam into @zkLinkNova, streamlining smart contract deployments for a faster and more efficient development experience: https://x.com/zkLink_Official/status/1895045763601961467
