🏎️ Relayer Competition Heats Up
🏎️ Relayer Competition Heats Up
🏎️ 52 Relayers Racing
52+ independent relayers are now competing on speed in an open market system—up from just 8 operators at launch.
Key changes:
- No whitelist required
- No permission needed
- Fastest relayer wins the transaction
This represents a shift toward permissionless competition in cross-chain bridging infrastructure. The system allows any operator to participate based purely on performance metrics.
The expansion demonstrates growing decentralization in relayer networks, where speed and efficiency determine market success rather than gatekeeping or pre-approval processes.
Behind those fills: 52+ independent relayers competing on speed. No whitelist, no permission required. What started as 8 operators is now an open market. The fastest relayer wins.
KitKat Rewards Coming to Across Ambassadors Program
Across Protocol is introducing **KitKat rewards** to the upcoming season of its Ambassadors program. While details remain limited, this addition suggests the protocol is expanding its incentive structure for community participants. The announcement hints at more rewards being rolled out for active community members. The Ambassadors program typically recognizes contributors who help grow and support the Across ecosystem through various activities.
Across Protocol Hits $35B Bridged with Zero Protocol Failures After Four Years
**Across Protocol has achieved a significant milestone**, bridging over $35 billion in assets across four years of mainnet operation without a single protocol-level failure. **Key achievements:** - Maintains #1 bridge position for Ethereum mainnet and major EVM Layer 2 networks - Powers 7 of the top 10 highest-volume destination chains on Jumper Exchange - Consistent performance demonstrates reliability over time, not temporary spikes The protocol's sustained dominance on Jumper Exchange reflects its technical execution and user trust. After four years of continuous operation, Across has established itself as the preferred bridging solution for cross-chain transactions. [Read the full analysis](https://across.to/blog/across-jumper-exchange)
Across Co-founder Discusses New Proposal to Solve Blockchain Fragmentation
Across co-founder Hart Lambur appeared on Talking Tokens to discuss a new proposal addressing blockchain fragmentation. **Key Points:** - Lambur outlined how Across is working to solve interoperability challenges across different blockchains - The discussion covered technical approaches to bridging fragmented blockchain ecosystems - Full episode available for those interested in cross-chain infrastructure developments This follows previous appearances where Lambur discussed Across's fast interoperability solutions and Solana bridging capabilities.
Across Enables Crosschain USDC Transfers via CCTP Integration
Across Protocol has launched support for crosschain USDC transfers, enabling bridgers and developers to move USDC between chains. **Key Features:** - Native USDC bridging using Circle's Cross-Chain Transfer Protocol (CCTP) - Seamless integration for builders developing crosschain applications - Part of Across's expanded "bridge everything" functionality **Technical Details:** The solution leverages CCTP v2 to facilitate secure USDC transfers across supported chains. This builds on Across's recent upgrade that introduced any-token-to-any-token bridging in single transactions. For implementation details and technical documentation, visit: [Across USDC Bridge Guide](https://across.to/blog/usdc-bridge-cctp-v2) **For Developers:** The integration provides builders with tools to incorporate native USDC transfers into their crosschain applications without managing multiple bridge protocols.