Ankr Becomes DVN on LayerZero Core

**The Incident** KelpDAO suffered a $290M exploit that exposed a critical vulnerability in single Data Verification Network (DVN) configurations on LayerZero. **The Core Problem** - The exploit demonstrated that 1-of-1 DVN setups create a single point of failure - One compromised DVN can lead to catastrophic losses - The attack highlighted the need for truly independent secondary verification **The Solution** Quantstamp has launched an independent DVN on LayerZero Core to address this security gap. A second DVN only provides meaningful protection if it operates completely independently from the primary one. **Key Takeaway** This incident serves as a stark reminder that redundancy in blockchain security systems must be genuine - not just theoretical. Projects relying on single DVN configurations should immediately review their security architecture.

AB Chain has launched on Ankr's RPC infrastructure to support the growing $300B+ stablecoin market. The partnership provides developers with tools to build payment applications on AB Chain's heterogeneous blockchain network. **Key Features:** - Low-latency global access through Ankr's RPC infrastructure - Enterprise-grade reliability for payment systems - Support for omnichain assets and cross-chain connectivity - Optimized for high-speed stablecoin transactions AB Chain positions itself as infrastructure for connecting blockchains and enabling efficient digital payments. Developers can now access the network through [Ankr's RPC service](https://www.ankr.com/rpc/abchain). The integration aims to address the technical requirements of payment applications as stablecoins become more widely adopted for global transactions. More details available in [Ankr's announcement](https://www.ankr.com/blog/ankr-launches-RPCs-for-AB-Chain/).

**Flow blockchain experiences significant TVL growth** driven by liquid staking adoption, marking a pivotal shift toward Consumer DeFi. **Ankr leads the charge** with ankrFLOW, their liquid staking solution that: - Unlocks instant liquidity for staked FLOW tokens - Maintains 1:1 value ratio with original stake - Enables compounding yield opportunities **Key metrics highlight momentum:** - Over 39M FLOW tokens staked (~$15M value) - Flow ranks #2 in TVL on Ankr platform after Ethereum - Positions Flow as major player in liquid staking space **The impact extends beyond numbers.** This liquid staking infrastructure provides the deep capital base necessary for Flow's transition into Consumer DeFi, where users can maximize returns while maintaining asset flexibility. Ankr's portable liquid staking tokens solve traditional staking's capital inefficiency problem, allowing users to earn staking rewards while accessing additional DeFi opportunities.

**Ankr announces comprehensive infrastructure support for Monad mainnet launch** Ankr is providing day-one support for Monad, a new Ethereum-compatible Layer-1 blockchain designed for massive scale. The partnership includes: - **Full RPC and archive node support** - **Premium API stability** for high-performance applications - **Global bare-metal node network** infrastructure **Monad's key features:** - Over 10,000 transactions per second - Low transaction fees - Instant finality - Ethereum compatibility **Infrastructure performance:** Ankr's testing showed **100x the throughput** of other providers during stress testing. The company's blockchain-native load balancer and private fiber backbone are specifically designed to match Monad's ambitious performance targets. This partnership continues Ankr's expansion as a leading RPC provider, following recent support announcements for Kava Chain and gRPC implementation for premium developers. [Read full announcement](https://www.ankr.com/blog/welcoming-monad-mainnet/) | [Access Monad RPC](https://www.ankr.com/rpc/monad/)

**BOB Network launched its hybrid node consortium in November**, featuring Ankr as one of the world-class operators in the lineup. **Key developments:** - Ankr enables secure BTC finality through its hybrid node infrastructure - Cross-chain intents-based swaps are now supported - Users can delegate BOB tokens directly to Ankr's node **What this means:** The consortium represents a significant step in BOB's infrastructure expansion, combining Bitcoin's security with enhanced cross-chain functionality. **Take action:** [Delegate BOB tokens to Ankr's node](https://app.gobob.xyz/hybrid-nodes/ankr)