🚀 ZetaChain Powers Cross-Chain Yield Platform

**New blockchain explorer debuts for ZetaChain developers** @stakeme_pros launched a comprehensive ZetaChain Explorer, providing developers with essential data to build Universal Apps. The tool supports ZetaChain's "build once, launch everywhere" approach. **Key features:** - Complete blockchain data access - Universal App development support - Cross-chain functionality This follows ZetaChain's recent integration with KaiaChain testnet and growing adoption as the fastest-growing L1 on DappRadar. The platform enables developers to create applications that work across Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, and other major chains without bridges or wrappers.

**ETHWarsaw hackathon** has opened applications for its Universal App Track. The track focuses on **"build once, reach people everywhere"** - encouraging developers to create applications with broad accessibility and reach. Key details: - Applications are currently open - Track emphasizes universal app development - Registration available through provided link This represents an opportunity for developers to showcase cross-platform solutions and innovative app architectures. [Apply now](http://luma.com/fk2sox3r)

**Beam DEX** has officially launched on Liquidity Land as a universal decentralized exchange. Key features include: - **Native cross-chain swaps** across all supported blockchains - **Direct Bitcoin trading** without wrapping or bridges - **50,000 $ZETA tokens** available as ecosystem rewards The platform enables users to trade assets across different chains seamlessly, including Bitcoin integration - a significant technical achievement in the DEX space. Traders can now access **omnichain liquidity pools** and participate in the reward program while the platform is in its launch phase.

**ZetaChain** operates as a full L1 blockchain with smart contracts that directly manage assets across multiple chains. All multi-chain logic runs on-chain within ZetaChain's protocol. **Chain abstraction** solutions like Universal X, Particle, and Saga take a different approach: - Focus on hiding multi-chain complexity from users - Use SDKs, account abstraction, or messaging protocols - Function like a "super-app" that smooths user experience **Key difference**: ZetaChain provides native multi-chain functionality at the protocol layer, while chain abstraction emphasizes UX improvements through external tools. Both approaches aim to eliminate multi-chain friction but represent fundamentally different architectural philosophies for solving cross-chain challenges.