Base is moving from the OP Stack to its own unified stack
#Base introduces its new unified stack, where all dependencies and future innovations are now consolidated into a single place. The team said each upgrade will use a single Base binary for nodes, streamlining the sequencer that validators rely on for transaction ordering. The transition will happen in four phases per the roadmap, with node operators needing to switch to the new Base client in the coming months to receive official updates.
The #Aptos network is shifting to performance-based tokenomics that tie token supply dynamics to actual network usage. The tokenomics update includes key proposals: cut staking APR from 5.19% to 2.6% via governance, raise gas fees 10x (paid in $APT and fully burned), set a 2.1B $APT protocol cap, and permanently lock and stake 210M $APT held by the Foundation. Future grants will shift to KPI-linked distributions, and a programmatic buyback may be introduced.
Aptos is a high-performance #Layer1 blockchain focused on speed, security, and scalability, designed to support decentralized applications for mass adoption.
OpenAI and Paradigm to launch AI agent tool for smart contract security
#OpenAI has partnered with #Paradigm to launch #EVMbench , a benchmark measuring how well AI agents can identify, fix, and exploit critical smart contract vulnerabilities. EVMbench draws on 120 real-world vulnerabilities across 40 audits, including scenarios from the #Tempo blockchain audit focused on high-volume stablecoin payments.
EVMbench measures three core capabilities. Detect scores how well agents identify known smart contract flaws. Patch evaluates whether agents can fix issues without breaking intended behavior. Exploit tests agents’ ability to execute full fund-draining attacks in a sandboxed blockchain environment.
Kraken has acquired #Magna , a leading token management platform used by crypto-native teams to manage vesting, claims, distributions, and related operational workflows. It marks the exchange’s sixth deal in the past year, including its $1.5B acquisition of the U.S. futures platform #NinjaTrader in March.
Sai announces the launch of its perpetual platform
#Sai has launched #SaiPerps , a perpetual trading platform built to be as fast and intuitive as a centralized exchange with the transparency and self-custody of onchain settlement. Sai also launched Let’s Go Saicho, a one-month on-chain trading contest from February 18th to March 19th, offering $25,000 in prizes. The competition has two phases: a PNL contest for profitable traders and a “Be Early” phase rewarding early participants who meet a minimum trading volume.
Hyperliquid announces the launch of the Hyperliquid Policy Center
#Hyperliquid has launched the #HyperliquidPolicyCenter , a nonprofit research and advocacy organization dedicated to promoting regulatory clarity and helping decentralized finance flourish in the United States. The Hyperliquid Policy Center will produce in-depth technical research, provide insights on proposed regulations and legislation, and act as a key resource for policymakers seeking a clear understanding of how #DeFi operates.
Zora announces the launch of attention markets on Solana
#Zora launches attention markets on #Solana , where users can trade tokens tied to internet trends, memes, and cultural moments. The feature allows anyone to launch a new market for 1 $SOL . It allows users to trade positions speculating on whether a topic will gain or lose momentum across social media.
Zora is a decentralized, on-chain social platform and #Layer2 network that tokenizes media and social trends, allowing users to trade, mint, and invest in content, memes, and cultural moments.
Elemental Royalty announces its first dividends in Tether Gold
#ElementalRoyalty is now offering shareholders a first-of-its-kind option to receive dividends in blockchain-based, gold-backed tokens. Shareholders who opt in will receive dividends in Tether's #XAUT instead of fiat, gaining direct exposure to gold prices along with the flexibility of digital settlement.
Elemental Royalty is a Vancouver-based gold-focused streaming and royalty company with a global portfolio of 16 producing assets and over 200 royalties.