The landscape of institutional access in web3 is undergoing a fundamental shift. What was once considered a premium feature is now becoming a core necessity for blockchain networks and protocols.
Key developments:
- Growing institutional demand driving infrastructure changes
- Enhanced security protocols becoming standard
- Integration of traditional finance compliance frameworks
- Improved custody solutions across major platforms
This transformation reflects broader market maturity and increasing mainstream adoption. Enterprise-grade access and security features are now baseline requirements rather than optional add-ons.
Impact on ecosystem:
- Reduced barriers for institutional participation
- Standardization of access protocols
- Better risk management frameworks
Call to Action: Review your platform's institutional access features to ensure they meet evolving market standards.
Institutional access is no longer a luxury. It's integral.
Pyth DAO Discusses Usage-Based Pricing Expansion
The Pyth DAO is initiating discussions about implementing usage-based pricing across additional blockchain networks. This strategic move aims to: - Enhance data quality standards - Draw new data publishers to the network - Generate sustainable value for the DAO ecosystem The proposal follows recent governance developments, including the DAO Constitution draft that outlined key responsibilities such as: - Setting oracle fee structures - Managing data provider rewards - Overseeing cross-chain software updates [Join the discussion on the Pyth forum](https://forum.pyth.network/t/implement-fees-on-pyth-core-across-networks-2/2114)
Pyth Network April 2025 Growth Metrics

Pyth Network continues steady growth in April 2025: - **$67B+** in monthly traded volume - **$15B+** in total value secured (up from $14.5B in March) - 17 new dApp integrations - 1 new bank partnership - 1 new blockchain integration While trading volume decreased slightly from March's $75B+, the network expanded its institutional reach with a new banking partnership. The platform maintains its integration momentum, matching March's pace of 17 new dApp connections.
Pyth and Integral Partner to Democratize Financial Market Data
**Pyth Network** and **Integral Corporation** have announced a strategic partnership to transform the market data landscape. Key highlights: - Integral will facilitate institutional data publishing to Pyth, streamlining the onboarding process - Partnership aims to make financial data more affordable and accessible - Integral brings extensive experience serving major financial institutions including Mizuho and Raiffeisen Bank The collaboration challenges traditional market data models by offering: - Real-time data delivery - Transparent pricing - Open network architecture [Learn more about the partnership](https://www.pyth.network/blog/pyth-x-integral-rewriting-the-market-data-economy)
Kaito Leaderboard Registration Deadline Approaching
**Final Call for Pyth Network Contributors** Qualifying participants in the Kaito AI Pyth leaderboard must complete account verification by Friday to receive their earned distributions. Key Requirements: - Link X (Twitter) account - Connect Discord profile - Submit through Pyth Impact Rewards form The leaderboard initiative recognizes community members who contribute to technical discussions and ecosystem updates around Pyth Network. [Register Now](https://discord.com/channels/826115122799837205/1240534770472063046/1364863920317403136)