Orbiter Finance Hackathon Winners Announced

A new partnership with **Somnia Network** introduces integration of their high-performance EVM Layer-1 blockchain. **Key capabilities:** - Processes over 1 million transactions per second - Sub-second transaction finality - Sub-cent transaction fees The collaboration will focus on **ecosystem integration** and launching a DeFi campaign to demonstrate the potential of this next-generation blockchain infrastructure. Somnia's technology aims to make large-scale, real-time applications more viable across gaming, social platforms, and financial services.

**Orbiter Finance** continues its cross-chain bridging operations with an expanded partnership network, distinguishing itself in a volatile sector where many projects fade after initial hype. The 2021-founded platform has secured partnerships with major blockchain networks including: - **Layer 1 networks**: Polygon, Kaia Chain, Tron DAO - **Emerging chains**: Monad, Soneium - **DeFi protocols**: Beefy Finance, DeFi JUST, Kyo Finance - **Infrastructure**: dZap, EMCD, Paradex - **Meme tokens**: SunPump, Bonk **Key differentiator**: While competitors struggle with sustainability, Orbiter Finance maintains consistent **$OBT token rewards** across campaigns. The platform recently launched **omni-chain support**, enabling users to move any token across different blockchain networks through its decentralized bridge infrastructure. Active reward campaigns include **$CFX and $OBT airdrops** available at [orbiter.finance/quest](https://www.orbiter.finance/quest/56).

**NERO Chain Cross-chain Expedition** is now live through Orbiter Finance, offering participants a chance to win from a **tiered prize pool up to 1000 USDT**. **Key Details:** - Duration: November 28 - December 28, 2025 (9:00 UTC) - Bridge supported tokens: ETH, USDC, and USDT - Access via [Orbiter Finance quest platform](https://www.orbiter.finance/quest/60) **About NERO Chain:** NERO Chain positions itself as the first multidimensional gas fee blockchain, designed to align incentives across its entire ecosystem. Participants can bridge assets to NERO Chain and join the cross-chain adventure during the month-long campaign period.

Orbiter Finance has expanded its cross-rollup bridge capabilities by adding support for Ink Protocol. This integration follows their successful February launch of Sonic Labs bridging on Oku. Key updates: - Direct bridging to Ink Protocol now supported - Integration completed as of March 24, 2025 - Follows February's successful Sonic Labs implementation - Continues Orbiter's expansion of L2 bridging solutions The addition of Ink Protocol represents another step in Orbiter's mission to enhance cross-rollup connectivity and improve Layer 2 infrastructure. Users can now transfer assets between supported networks and Ink Protocol through the Orbiter platform. *For technical details and supported assets, visit [Orbiter Finance](https://orbiter.finance)*

Orbiter Finance has initiated the first linear unlock period for the $OBT community airdrop, running from March 3-10, 08:00 UTC. Key details: - Claims processed randomly on Arbitrum or Base networks to manage congestion - Claim portal available at [Orbiter Finance](https://www.orbiter.finance/en/airdrop) - Round 2 features $150K USDT prize pool in OBT tokens - Orbiter Testnet Madness event running March 8-13, 12:00 UTC Previous distributions included max claims of 5,600 OBT for regular users and 17,000 OBT for Ace Pilot NFT holders, with Expert Pilot NFT holders eligible for 2,300 OBT each.