Gnosis Announces First Hackathon of 2024

**ERC-7715 is now live on Gnosis Chain**, integrated with MetaMask, enabling a new model for delegated transactions. **Key capabilities:** - AI agents and automated systems can request **scoped permissions** to transact on behalf of users - Permissions include **specific actions and spending limits** enforced directly on-chain - No blanket access—only predefined guardrails you control **Practical use cases on Gnosis Chain's payments infrastructure:** - Automated dollar-cost averaging (DCA) - Streaming payments - AI agents with controlled spending authority This builds on Gnosis Chain's earlier support for **ERC-8004**, which established onchain identity and reputation for AI agents without centralized intermediaries.

**Fusaka Hardfork Goes Live** Gnosis Chain has successfully activated the Fusaka hardfork on its mainnet at epoch 1714688 (April 14, 2026, 12:06 UTC). **Key Points:** - The upgrade was completed smoothly thanks to validators and node operators who updated their systems promptly - The hardfork represents a significant network upgrade for the EVM-compatible chain - Node operators were given advance notice starting in late March to prepare for the transition The successful activation demonstrates the network's operational resilience and the effectiveness of its decentralized validator community in coordinating major upgrades.

**Gnosis Chain node operators have until December 22, 16:00 CET** to implement a hard fork that could restore funds to victims of the Balancer exploit. The update releases are now available for download and execution. This hard fork represents a potential solution for recovering assets lost in the recent Balancer security incident. **Key details:** - Deadline: December 22, 16:00 CET - Purpose: Enable fund recovery for exploit victims - Action required: Node operators must update their systems The Balancer team previously attempted to contact the exploiter through on-chain messages, offering a path for voluntary fund return. This hard fork approach suggests the community is moving forward with a technical solution. Node operators can find additional information and participate in discussions through the official forum.

Gnosis Chain is positioning itself as a comprehensive stablecoin infrastructure, offering **instant utility** across multiple platforms. **Key integrations include:** - Treasury management through Safe - Trading via CowSwap exchanges - Wallet functionality with GnosisPay - Upcoming banking services through Gnosis app The network has maintained **zero downtime** for 7 years and currently serves users in over 30 countries. This multi-platform approach aims to provide real-world utility for digital assets. Gnosis Chain's "Fork Banks. Bank On Gnosis" campaign emphasizes their focus on creating practical financial infrastructure rather than speculative trading platforms.

Switzerland remains Europe's only country using the franc currency. The **Swiss franc (CHF)** now has a digital version called **$ZCHF** available on Gnosis Chain. Users can: - Save and spend digital Swiss francs - Earn yield on their holdings - Access DeFi services directly The integration allows **zero-fee** conversion between CHF and ZCHF, plus global spending through Gnosis Pay Visa cards while earning DeFi yields.