Owlto Announces Major Platform Update for Cross-Chain Bridge

Owlto has integrated GoPlus Security into its cross-chain bridge platform, adding real-time risk detection capabilities to its asset transfer service. **Key Details:** - The integration combines Owlto's fast bridging technology with GoPlus Security's threat monitoring - Aims to enhance security standards for cross-chain interoperability - Owlto supports transfers across multiple networks including Ethereum, Arbitrum, Optimism, StarkNet, zkSync, and Polygon The partnership represents a step toward safer cross-chain transactions by adding an additional security layer to detect potential risks during asset transfers between different blockchain networks.

**Katana's token generation event (TGE) is now live**, marking a significant milestone for the DeFi-first blockchain platform. Key developments: - **KAT token** is officially available - **vKAT Armory** has opened for users - Platform focuses on deep liquidity and sustainable yield The infrastructure supports multiple participation options: - Stake KAT tokens directly - Vote using vKAT governance tokens - Enable autopilot mode with avKAT Katana positions itself as a DeFi-focused chain with aligned incentives, aiming to provide users with flexible engagement mechanisms for both governance and yield generation.

Owlto is polling its community about potential integration with Aster's upcoming blockchain. **Key Details:** - Aster DEX is developing its own chain - Owlto's development team is reviewing technical documentation - Community vote will determine if bridge support is added - Decision follows Owlto's principle of supporting chains where builders and users are active The cross-rollup bridge protocol is letting its community decide the next integration move.

**Season 8 has launched** for users who missed Season 7 eligibility. Participants can now bridge assets to Soneium to secure early positioning. **Key Actions:** - Bridge assets to Soneium via [Owlto Finance](http://owlto.finance/?to=Soneium) - Deploy smart contracts to increase score - Track progress on the [Soneium portal](http://portal.soneium.org) The announcement emphasizes starting early to get ahead of other participants in this new season.

**Partnership Expansion** Owlto Finance and Katana are strengthening their collaboration following Katana's Binance spot listing on March 18, 2026. The partnership focuses on infrastructure development rather than short-term gains. **Key Technical Features** - Bridge transfers complete in 30 seconds with low fees - Integration supports DeFi vault access and liquidity concentration - Built for sustainable yield generation **Background** Owlto made an exception to onboard Katana in mid-2025, citing the team's consistent development work. Katana is backed by Polygon and GSR. **Future Development** Both projects are working on deeper liquidity pools, expanded yield opportunities, and agent-native transaction flows. Bridge available at: [owlto.finance](https://owlto.finance/?to=Katana)