Ethereum successfully deployed the Fusaka upgrade, marking a significant milestone in the network's scaling journey.
The upgrade delivers:
- Enhanced scaling capabilities
- Maintained decentralization and security
- Improved L1 performance
- Increased blob throughput
Fusaka follows the earlier Pectra upgrade this year, continuing Ethereum's systematic approach to network improvements.
The successful deployment reinforces the argument for building on Ethereum rather than alternative L1 networks, as the established infrastructure continues to evolve and improve.
This upgrade represents another step in Ethereum's long-term scaling roadmap, demonstrating the network's ability to enhance performance while preserving its core principles of decentralization and security.
Congratulations to Ethereum for shipping Fusaka. A major step forward in scaling without compromising decentralization or security. Upgrades like this make one thing increasingly clear: build on Ethereum, not on yet another L1.
The Fusaka upgrade is today. Ethereum is securely scaling.
馃 AI Agents Get Wallet Access on Starknet
**Xverse has launched an agentic wallet CLI** that enables AI agents to autonomously handle financial operations on Starknet. **Key capabilities:** - AI agents can now execute payments independently - Trade assets without human intervention - Manage treasury operations directly onchain **Context:** This follows Xverse's recent integration with Ledger hardware wallets and Starknet's expansion of fiat support through Chainrails, which now covers 20 currencies across 35+ countries. The development represents a practical step toward autonomous agent economies operating on blockchain infrastructure.
StarkWare Offers Flight Coverage and $25k Grants for VibeCon India Builders
**StarkWare is sponsoring builders attending VibeCon in India** with flight coverage for 5 participants. **Top performers will receive significant funding:** - The top 10 builders gain access to **$25,000 grants from Starknet** - This initiative supports developers building on the Starknet ecosystem The program demonstrates StarkWare's continued commitment to fostering developer growth, building on their 8-year track record of shipping innovations to Starknet.
Starknet v0.14.2 Upgrade Vote Now Open for STRK Holders
**Starknet v0.14.2 is currently under community vote**, with STRK token holders able to cast their votes on the proposed network changes. **Key Details:** - Voting period ends on April 16th - All STRK holders are eligible to participate - The upgrade introduces various protocol changes requiring community approval This follows the recent STRK Staking V2 vote, which introduced validator roles and block attestation capabilities. Token holders can review the full proposal details and cast their votes through the [Starknet governance portal](https://governance.starknet.io).
Ready Unveils Sleek New Interface for Self-Custody Wallet
**Ready has launched a redesigned user interface** for its self-custody wallet platform, marking a significant visual upgrade to the service. The new UI represents Ready's latest effort to make self-custody more accessible and visually appealing to users. Self-custody wallets allow users to maintain full control of their private keys and assets, without relying on third-party custodians. **Key highlights:** - Fresh, modern interface design - Improved user experience for managing digital assets - Continues Ready's focus on making self-custody more user-friendly This update follows a similar redesign trend in the wallet space, where platforms are increasingly prioritizing clean, intuitive interfaces to lower the barrier to entry for self-custody solutions.
AVNU Paymaster to Power STRK20s UX Layer with Privacy Gasless Support

AVNU Paymaster will serve as the core engine for the STRK20s user experience layer, with privacy gasless support on the horizon. **Key Development:** - STRK20s UX infrastructure will be built on AVNU Paymaster - Privacy-focused gasless transactions are in development **Background:** AVNU previously launched its Paymaster portal in February 2026, offering: - Instant API key creation - STRK deposits for transaction sponsorship - Real-time transaction monitoring - Quick failure detection - Gas runway tracking This integration positions AVNU as the central infrastructure provider for STRK20 token interactions.