Gnosis Chain: Exploring the Evolution and Ecosystem

**Bridge Operations Resume** The Gnosis Chain bridge is now fully operational again. Bridge validators have re-enabled the bridging function after a temporary closure. **Background** The bridge was disabled on June 1st as a precautionary measure while validators addressed an issue with Gnosis Pay. The shutdown was implemented to protect user funds during the resolution process. **Current Status** - Bridge validators have completed their review - Bridging functionality from Gnosis Chain is now active - Users can resume normal cross-chain transactions The temporary closure demonstrates the validators' commitment to security-first operations when potential issues arise.

Six Latin American currency-backed stablecoins are now available on Gnosis Chain: - $wARS (Argentine Peso) - $wBRL (Brazilian Real) - $wMXN (Mexican Peso) - $wCOP (Colombian Peso) - $wCLP (Chilean Peso) - $wPEN (Peruvian Sol) This expansion builds on Gnosis Chain's position in the region, where it processes 85% of all local stablecoin transactions in Latin America. In January 2026, the network handled over 490,000 transactions with nearly $100 million in volume, showing 300% market cap growth in two months. These wrapped currencies enable on-chain financial services for Latin American users.

**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.