GOAT Network Launches on Ankr with RPC Integration

IOTA has spent ten years building infrastructure to facilitate money and data movement for 1.3 billion people across Africa, working in partnership with the World Economic Forum. **Key Infrastructure Details:** - Ankr operates the underlying infrastructure - 99.99% uptime maintained - Zero incidents recorded - 150+ chain integrations supported - Zero slashing incidents since launch The partnership demonstrates long-term infrastructure deployment at continental scale, focusing on financial and data services for African populations.

Flow Blockchain has released a Claude Code plugin designed specifically for Web3 development to address the persistent problem of AI-generated smart contract errors. **Key Development:** - The plugin aims to eliminate "confidently-incorrect" code that traditional AI tools often produce - Built specifically for Web3 development workflows - Addresses the reliability concerns that have plagued AI-assisted smart contract development **Industry Context:** Cloudflare's recent analysis of AI in smart contract auditing reveals: - AI tools are improving at bug detection but generate significant false positives - Proper scoping and validation remain essential to filter noise from actionable findings - Speed improvements cannot substitute for experienced human judgment in security reviews The plugin represents an attempt to bridge the gap between AI efficiency and the precision required for blockchain development, where code errors can lead to significant financial losses.

Etherlink has achieved full indexing on Dune Analytics, marking a significant infrastructure milestone. **Key Development:** - Complete integration with Dune's analytics platform - Enhanced visibility and data accessibility for the Etherlink ecosystem - Partnership strengthens the technical stack supporting Etherlink's operations **Why It Matters:** Data visibility is crucial for blockchain infrastructure. This integration allows developers, analysts, and users to query and visualize Etherlink's on-chain data through Dune's platform. The collaboration demonstrates the importance of combining reliable infrastructure with accessible analytics tools in the blockchain space.

AB Chain has launched on Ankr's RPC infrastructure to support the growing $300B+ stablecoin market. The partnership provides developers with tools to build payment applications on AB Chain's heterogeneous blockchain network. **Key Features:** - Low-latency global access through Ankr's RPC infrastructure - Enterprise-grade reliability for payment systems - Support for omnichain assets and cross-chain connectivity - Optimized for high-speed stablecoin transactions AB Chain positions itself as infrastructure for connecting blockchains and enabling efficient digital payments. Developers can now access the network through [Ankr's RPC service](https://www.ankr.com/rpc/abchain). The integration aims to address the technical requirements of payment applications as stablecoins become more widely adopted for global transactions. More details available in [Ankr's announcement](https://www.ankr.com/blog/ankr-launches-RPCs-for-AB-Chain/).

**Flow blockchain experiences significant TVL growth** driven by liquid staking adoption, marking a pivotal shift toward Consumer DeFi. **Ankr leads the charge** with ankrFLOW, their liquid staking solution that: - Unlocks instant liquidity for staked FLOW tokens - Maintains 1:1 value ratio with original stake - Enables compounding yield opportunities **Key metrics highlight momentum:** - Over 39M FLOW tokens staked (~$15M value) - Flow ranks #2 in TVL on Ankr platform after Ethereum - Positions Flow as major player in liquid staking space **The impact extends beyond numbers.** This liquid staking infrastructure provides the deep capital base necessary for Flow's transition into Consumer DeFi, where users can maximize returns while maintaining asset flexibility. Ankr's portable liquid staking tokens solve traditional staking's capital inefficiency problem, allowing users to earn staking rewards while accessing additional DeFi opportunities.