Biconomy Launches Nexus: Modular Smart Account Platform

The **DeFi Thunderdome** tournament advances with two simultaneous matches on September 29. **Match 6: Fluid vs Gearbox Protocol** - Fluid's seamless liquidity faces Gearbox's leverage capabilities - Battle framed as "flow vs firepower" **Match 7: Aerodrome vs Uniswap** - Legacy DeFi giant Uniswap challenges Base-native Aerodrome - Described as "legacy dominance vs L2 velocity" **How It Works:** - Both matches run simultaneously from 18:00-21:00 CEST (3 hours) - Voting happens on [jokerace.io](https://jokerace.io) - Each vote contributes to reward pools distributed to winning side voters - Early voters earn larger reward shares **Tournament Structure:** - 16 protocols compete in predetermined brackets - Single elimination format - Communities decide winners through voting - Previous contests have seen over $1M earned by voters This follows Aave's victory over Venus Protocol in the tournament's opening match. The winner of the entire Thunderdome receives a custom protocol workflow built by Biconomy developers.

**Biconomy has partnered with Bitkub Academy** to reduce blockchain adoption barriers in Southeast Asia through practical Web3 education. **Key infrastructure features:** - Gasless transactions eliminate complex gas mechanics for users - Cross-chain interoperability enables seamless asset movement - Developer-friendly APIs simplify dApp integration **Educational impact:** Students now learn using production-ready tools that power real applications, moving beyond theoretical concepts to hands-on development experience. This partnership demonstrates how removing technical barriers can accelerate Web3 education by focusing on practical building skills rather than complex underlying mechanics.

Biconomy Network launches a breakthrough in blockchain interoperability with Unified Multichain Composability. Key features: - Single signature executes complex cross-chain actions - Dynamic transaction adaptation eliminates failed transfers - Cross-chain app development without smart contracts - Universal gas payment from any chain - Direct chain-to-chain communication - One-click execution of multi-step sequences The system operates at the DApp Layer, requiring no modifications to underlying chains. Implementation uses Collaborative Architecture where specialized nodes work together: - Pathfinder nodes discover optimal routes - Execution nodes handle chain operations - Watchtower nodes ensure security [Read the full Litepaper](https://blog.biconomy.io/biconomy-network-litepaper/)

Biconomy unveils Supertransactions, enabling multi-chain operations with one signature. Key features: - Execute complex DeFi actions across chains (swap, bridge, supply, mint) with single sign - Pay gas fees on any chain using main wallet tokens - Build cross-chain apps without Solidity knowledge - Automatic adjustment to bridge fees and slippage - Cross-chain DeFi operations through unified interface Technical implementation uses Merkle Trees for transaction coordination, supporting EVM, SVM transactions, intents, and off-chain automations. Learn more: [Biconomy Litepaper](https://blog.biconomy.io/biconomy-network-litepaper/)

Biconomy explores the potential of AI agents analyzing on-chain activity to suggest personalized crypto strategies. This AI-driven future promises to align with individual risk tolerances and investment styles. Key points: - AI agents could offer custom strategies based on user behavior - A robust permissions infrastructure is crucial for security - Balancing AI innovation with self-custody is essential The article emphasizes the need for a secure framework to support this AI-powered evolution in crypto. It highlights Biconomy's approach to developing a permissions infrastructure that can enable these advancements while maintaining user security and control. **Learn more** about Biconomy's vision for a secure, AI-enhanced crypto ecosystem in their detailed post.