CASPER TestNet 5.0 Launches with Enhanced EVM Bridge Stability
CASPER TestNet 5.0 Launches with Enhanced EVM Bridge Stability
🚀 CASPER 5.0 Drops
CASPER TestNet 5.0 is now live, bringing significant improvements to the EVM ecosystem.
Key Upgrades:
- More stable RPC endpoint mechanism
- Enhanced bridge functionality between EVM chains and CASPER
- Improved overall network stability
This release builds on the foundation of TestNet 4.0, which introduced the first permissionless bridge between EVMs and native chains.
The upgrade focuses on reliability and performance, addressing previous connectivity issues that affected cross-chain operations.
Developers and users can now expect more consistent bridge-in functionality when moving assets between different blockchain networks.
GhostChain Faucet Reaches 24,500 Claims Across Eight Testnets
GhostChain's testnet faucet has reached **24,500 claims** as of February 26, 2026, showing steady growth in developer adoption. **Key Details:** - The faucet provides testnet funds across **8 different networks** - Supported testnets include Ethereum, Ethereum Classic, BNB Chain, TON, Tron, Solana, GhostChain, and Polygon - Claims have grown consistently, adding approximately 1,000 new claims weekly - The service is available at [faucet.ghostchain.io](https://faucet.ghostchain.io) **Growth Trajectory:** The faucet has seen steady uptake since January, growing from 18,150 claims in early January to the current 24,500 - an increase of about 35% over two months. Developers can access the multi-chain faucet to obtain testnet tokens for building and testing applications across these blockchain networks.
GHOST Project Opens Governance to Whale Members
The GHOST Project has launched its Q1 2026 "Whales Wednesdays" initiative, offering exclusive governance participation to GHOST Whale members. **Key Details:** - Community members holding Whale status can directly influence the project's future direction - Participation is restricted to verified GHOST Whales only - Applications are open at [ghostchain.io/whales-apply](https://ghostchain.io/whales-apply) This follows recent developments including the ghostDAO governance launch and treasury growth to $326K.
Ghost Q1 2026 Token Swap Deadline Approaching
**Ghost Chain has issued a reminder about their Q1 2026 token swap deadline.** - Users who earned #GMV points through the Ghost Airdrop Bot must claim them by **March 31, 2026** - Points will be converted to on-chain $GMV tokens on the Polygon network - **36 days remain** to complete the claim process To claim your tokens, visit: [ghostchain.io/q1-2026-swap](http://ghostchain.io/q1-2026-swap) *This is a recurring reminder that has been posted regularly since January 2026.*
ghostDAO Governance Vote GIP-7b6fb Closes in Hours
The voting period for ghostDAO proposal GIP-7b6fb is ending soon, with only hours remaining for community members to participate. **Key Details:** - Final hours to cast votes on governance proposal GIP-7b6fb - Vote directly impacts the ghostDAO ecosystem direction - Voting accessible through the [ghostDAO governance portal](https://app.dao.ghostchain.io/#/governance/0xa2d719dd8b32cab6787aa51f18e3a528a9fd5d1392eced8dc7a089d8f767b6fb) The proposal represents a community decision point for the ghostchain ecosystem, which operates the ghostNFT platform built on the ERC721Envious Standard.
🚀 Testnet Faucet Hits 15,571 Claims
GhostChain's testnet faucet has reached **15,571 claims**, showing steady growth from 7,450 claims in November. The faucet now supports **8 different testnets**: - Ethereum - Ethereum Classic - BNB Chain - TON Blockchain - Tron - Solana - Polygon - GhostChain Developers can access free testnet funds to build and test applications across multiple blockchain networks. [Get testnet funds](https://faucet.ghostchain.io)