The DeFi Thunderdome tournament brackets are now live, featuring 16 major protocols in head-to-head elimination battles.
Round 1 Matchups:
- Venus Protocol vs Aave
- HyperLend vs Euler Finance
- Pendle vs Yearn Finance
- Curve vs Compound
- HyperBeat vs Morpho Labs
- Fluid vs Gearbox Protocol
- Uniswap vs Aerodrome
- Velodrome vs SushiSwap
How it works:
- Communities vote on JokeRace to decide winners
- Voters earn rewards from seeded pools (past contests saw $1M+ earned)
- Single elimination format through quarterfinals, semis, and finals
- Winner receives custom protocol workflow built by Biconomy devs
The first battle begins today. Vote early for higher reward shares.
⚔️ Welcome to the DeFi Thunderdome. 16 pre selected dapps. Predetermined brackets. 1v1 battles. Two dapps enter, one dapp leaves. How it works: 1️⃣ Brackets: The matchups are set. No submissions. Just head-to-head battles. 2️⃣ Vote & Earn: Communities decide who advances through
⚔️ The DeFi Thunderdome - Bracket Reveal The battles are set. Communities will decide who survives the Dome. Round 1 Matchups: 1️⃣ @VenusProtocol vs @aave 2️⃣ @hyperlendx vs @eulerfinance 3️⃣ @pendle_fi vs @yearnfi 4️⃣ @CurveFinance vs @compoundfinance 5️⃣ @0xHyperBeat vs
⚔️ Welcome to the DeFi Thunderdome. 16 pre selected dapps. Predetermined brackets. 1v1 battles. Two dapps enter, one dapp leaves. How it works: 1️⃣ Brackets: The matchups are set. No submissions. Just head-to-head battles. 2️⃣ Vote & Earn: Communities decide who advances through
Biconomy Partners with Bitkub Academy to Simplify Web3 Education in Thailand
**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.
🚀 Sei Network Integrates Biconomy's Supertransaction API

**Sei Network** has integrated **Biconomy's orchestration infrastructure**, bringing production-ready Supertransaction API to the fastest EVM chain. **Key benefits for developers:** - Build complex multi-step workflows with **single user signature** - Handle gas sponsorship, transaction batching, and cross-chain operations seamlessly - Access **unified API** connecting 50+ protocols across chains - Eliminate need for custom integration contracts **What this enables:** - Faster development cycles - Seamless user experiences - One-click DeFi operations on Sei Developers can now compose workflows using Biconomy's API instead of building separate contracts for each DeFi protocol, significantly reducing complexity. [Integration guides available](https://docs.biconomy.io/)
Biconomy Network Introduces Unified Multichain Composability

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 Introduces Supertransactions: Cross-Chain Actions with Single Signature
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/)