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Monad, the EVM-compatible Layer 1 blockchain known for its 10,000 TPS throughput, has formed a strategic partnership with Chainlink. The collaboration aims to combine Monad's high-performance parallel execution capabilities with Chainlink's real-time data infrastructure. Key features: - One-second block times - Single-slot finality - Low hardware requirements - Seamless integration with existing Ethereum infrastructure The partnership builds on Monad's existing ecosystem collaborations with @aprMEV, @LaniakeaGame, and @kizzymobile. [Learn more about the partnership](crypto-guilds.com/article/mo)

Fishing Frenzy has launched Phase 2 on Ronin Network, achieving significant milestones: - Over 9M downloads and 450k active players - Gas-free transactions and enhanced scalability - New features include cooking mechanics, NFT minting, and global leaderboards The game combines casual fishing RPG elements with blockchain features: - Daily energy system for strategic casting - Rarity-based fish collection - Cooking system using catches for pearl rewards - Optional VIP and Battle Passes for exclusive NFTs The January 2025 Ronin migration included a Lunar New Year event with special rewards and collaborations with other Ronin games. The game maintains its core appeal as a laid-back fishing experience while integrating Web3 elements. [Learn more about Fishing Frenzy](crypto-guilds.com/article/fi)

Bybit has successfully recovered or frozen a significant portion of recently hacked funds, though 27.6% remains unrecovered. The exchange launched a bounty program offering 10% of recovered funds to ethical security experts assisting in the retrieval efforts. - Major portion of stolen assets secured - 27.6% still untraceable in crypto networks - Recovery bounty program launched - Security experts eligible for 10% reward This incident highlights ongoing challenges in DeFi security and third-party risk management. [Read more about the recovery efforts](https://www.bybit.com/press/post/bybit-expresses-deep-gratitude-as-crypto-industry-unites-against-security-threats-blt220b5b6d4cb06711)

Tether has completed its second major USDT minting operation on the Tron network this month, adding another 1 billion USDT to circulation. This follows a similar mint on April 10th that coincided with a 10% rally in TRX price. The consecutive large mints come amid increasing global trade tensions and growing DeFi activity on Tron. Market analysts are divided on whether this signals incoming capital flows or proactive liquidity preparation. - Total April USDT mints on Tron: 2B - Previous mint date: April 10, 2025 - Network effects: TRX price impact, DeFi liquidity boost [View transaction details](crypto-guilds.com/article/te)