Alephium's Danube Upgrade Enhances Smart Contract Development

**Bridge Gets Major UI Upgrade** Alephium completed a second round of design improvements for its bridge interface and deployed the new UI on mainnet for internal testing. Initial tests were successful. **Wallet Improvements** - Desktop wallet now keeps windows visible after transaction signing - Mobile wallet fixed dApp reconnection issues - macOS security certificates updated **Backend Progress** - Core dApp referral feature smart contract implemented - Bridge development continues for groupless addresses support - Infrastructure setup underway for upcoming Core dApp launch **Additional Updates** - Website ambassador page updated with better link checking tools - SDK streamlining by deprecating older wallet connect methods - New partnership illustrations created The team emphasized their long-term focus on building secure, scalable L1 infrastructure regardless of market conditions.

A new contributor column challenges current Layer-1 trends, questioning the industry's shift away from **proof-of-work consensus**. The piece argues for: - Sustainable PoW Layer-1 solutions - **Engineering for longevity** over market hype - Defending core Web3 decentralization principles This marks the first in a series of **controversial takes** that aim to challenge mainstream industry narratives. The timing coincides with Linea's recent proposal to shift toward proof-of-stake, highlighting the ongoing **consensus mechanism debate** in blockchain development. *What's your stance on PoW sustainability versus PoS efficiency?*

**ALPH** has been listed on **EMCD**, a major mining pool and crypto exchange, marking another milestone for the Alephium ecosystem. **Extended Giveaway:** - 1 OneKey hardware wallet - 5 Tangem hardware wallets - **Two additional weeks** to enter The partnership strengthens Alephium's mining infrastructure while providing users with more trading options. EMCD joins as a high-quality addition to the network's ecosystem. **How to Enter:** - Follow @EMCD_io and @Alephium on X - Register for an EMCD wallet The extended timeline gives more participants a chance to win hardware wallets while celebrating this strategic partnership. [Read full details](https://alephium.org/news/post/alephium-alph-is-now-live-on-emcd/)

**New Builder's Journal from Carlita** Carlita (@carlitacrypto_) has published her latest Builder's Journal as Alephium's Ecosystem Lead. **Key Details:** - Available in French with English translation option - Part of ongoing series since joining Alephium team - Translation button located below username in the tweet **Background:** Carlita joined as Ecosystem Lead in early September, with her first journal highlighting upcoming developments for the $ALPH ecosystem. Check out her latest insights on Alephium's ecosystem progress.

DIA Oracle has launched its Grants program and Mainnet staking functionality, marking a significant development in blockchain infrastructure. Alephium is participating in this initiative aimed at supporting developers and accelerating dApp innovation. This follows DIA's recent Lumina mainnet launch, which introduced fully on-chain, verifiable oracle capabilities. - Grants program now active - Mainnet staking operational - Supporting next-gen dApp development Developers can now apply for grants and participate in the staking program.