Extension Wallet 0.​9.​18 Introduces Chained Transactions

**Alephium launches treasure hunt at TOKEN2049 Singapore** The blockchain project is running an interactive game for conference attendees. Participants must: - Find code words hidden in social media updates - Locate team members wearing Alephium t-shirts at the event - Share secret words to win prizes **Prizes include:** - Alephium-branded OneKey hardware wallets - Meet team members in person **Key hint:** "What comes after Phase One?" Team members @MaudBannwart, @carlitacrypto_, @Hongchao, and @BigPepGhost will be at main event and side events. *Ready to solve the puzzle and claim your reward?*

Alephium has **redesigned its Ambassador page** to serve as a comprehensive starting point for new contributors. The updated page provides clear guidance on: - Joining the Alephium Guard - Earning XP through contributions - Claiming $ALPH rewards This follows strong community growth, with over **500 new Squires** joining in just one month and social media engagement jumping from 2.77% to **8.35%**. The streamlined onboarding process aims to make it easier for newcomers to understand their path from Squire to full contributor status. [Start your journey](https://alephium.org/ambassador/)

**Bridge Gets Major UI Upgrade** Alephium completed a second round of design improvements for its bridge interface and deployed the new UI on mainnet for internal testing. Initial tests were successful. **Wallet Improvements** - Desktop wallet now keeps windows visible after transaction signing - Mobile wallet fixed dApp reconnection issues - macOS security certificates updated **Backend Progress** - Core dApp referral feature smart contract implemented - Bridge development continues for groupless addresses support - Infrastructure setup underway for upcoming Core dApp launch **Additional Updates** - Website ambassador page updated with better link checking tools - SDK streamlining by deprecating older wallet connect methods - New partnership illustrations created The team emphasized their long-term focus on building secure, scalable L1 infrastructure regardless of market conditions.

A new contributor column challenges current Layer-1 trends, questioning the industry's shift away from **proof-of-work consensus**. The piece argues for: - Sustainable PoW Layer-1 solutions - **Engineering for longevity** over market hype - Defending core Web3 decentralization principles This marks the launch of a **new editorial series** focused on challenging mainstream narratives and presenting alternative perspectives on blockchain development. The timing coincides with broader industry discussions about Layer-2 decentralization, including Linea's recent proposal to shift toward proof-of-stake consensus mechanisms.

DIA Oracle has launched its Grants program and Mainnet staking functionality, marking a significant development in blockchain infrastructure. Alephium is participating in this initiative aimed at supporting developers and accelerating dApp innovation. This follows DIA's recent Lumina mainnet launch, which introduced fully on-chain, verifiable oracle capabilities. - Grants program now active - Mainnet staking operational - Supporting next-gen dApp development Developers can now apply for grants and participate in the staking program.