Across

X (formerly Twitter) has discontinued its video-on-demand (VOD) feature for streams, affecting content creators who relied on the platform for archiving their live broadcasts. The announcement came with an acknowledgment of delayed communication from the team. This follows previous incidents where X made changes to streaming functionality, including actions that impacted individual streamers. In response to earlier platform limitations, some communities moved their streaming activities to Discord, with one instance attracting over 80 participants to a casual stream session.

**The InfoFi era has officially ended** - and industry experts say that's a positive development for crypto. James Richard Fry (Head of Marketing) and Kanishk Khurana (DevRel Engineer) analyzed the collapse and its implications: - **Why the collapse matters**: InfoFi's demise removes artificial incentive structures that distorted community building - **Pre-airdrop era lessons**: Early crypto communities formed around genuine interest and shared values, not token rewards - **NFT community dynamics**: The NFT era demonstrated how authentic engagement creates lasting value - **Identifying real projects**: Focus on teams solving actual problems rather than chasing narrative-driven hype The shift away from airdrop farming represents a return to fundamentals - supporting projects with genuine utility and organic community growth rather than extractive reward mechanisms.

**Polymarket is transitioning to USDC** as its primary stablecoin for prediction markets. **Across protocol emerges as the recommended solution** for moving USDC efficiently across chains. The bridge recently expanded its capabilities to support USDC transfers between Solana and EVM-compatible chains through Lucid. Key features: - Seamless USDC movement across multiple blockchain networks - Integration with Lucid for Solana-EVM transfers - Optimized for the growing prediction market ecosystem This development simplifies liquidity management for Polymarket users who need to move funds between different blockchain environments.

Hyperliquid has implemented **zero fees** for bridging USDC to USDH on their platform. This removes the cost barrier for users moving stablecoins onto the Hyperliquid network. The fee elimination applies to the USDC-to-USDH conversion process. Users can bridge their USDC through the Across protocol, which connects rollup chains to Ethereum mainnet.

Across Protocol has upgraded its Swap API with several technical improvements for cross-chain token swaps. **Key Features:** - Universal token and chain compatibility - Automated routing across Intents, CCTP, and OFTs - Hyperliquid integration supporting USDC spot, USDH, and USDT (perpetuals in development) - Single API call returns executable calldata **Integration:** Development teams can implement the API in under four hours. The update was discussed in detail during an episode of "Crosschain with Kanishk" featuring Across DevRel Kanishk Khurana and PM Kira. [Watch the full technical breakdown](https://x.com/i/broadcasts/1djGXWqrWLdKZ) (start at 4:40)

Across Protocol is testing a new integration combining AI agents with intent-based blockchain transactions. The experiment pairs natural language commands with automated agents capable of executing cross-chain transfers and deposits. **Key Development:** - Partnership with [Oya Chat](https://twitter.com/OyaChatApp) to enable conversational blockchain interactions - Users can describe desired transactions in plain language - Agents interpret intents and execute cross-chain operations automatically This builds on previous work integrating Giza Agents with Across's intent-powered infrastructure, suggesting a broader push toward making blockchain transactions more accessible through natural language interfaces.

**Crosschain with Kanishk** hosted a live discussion on digital identity in decentralized finance. **Key Details:** - Featured guest: 0xTangle from [HL Names](https://x.com/hlnames) - Topic: Digital identity solutions within the Hyperliquid ecosystem - Format: Live broadcast on X (formerly Twitter) The conversation explored how digital identity infrastructure is evolving in DeFi, focusing on practical implementations and user experience improvements in the Hyperliquid environment.

Blend Money has integrated Across Protocol to enable crosschain deposits for its onchain savings product. **Key Details:** - Users can now deposit funds across different blockchain networks - [Across Protocol](https://across.to) provides the crosschain infrastructure - The integration simplifies access to Blend's savings features from multiple chains This follows Uniswap's recent crosschain implementation, also powered by Across Protocol. The move reduces friction for users who want to access savings products without manually bridging assets between networks first.

**Good Cyber Monday Morning** :computer::bridge_at_night: The web3 community kicks off Cyber Monday with enthusiasm as digital asset markets and DeFi protocols prepare for increased activity during the traditional shopping holiday. - Monday morning brings fresh opportunities for crypto traders and DeFi users - Bridge protocols and cross-chain infrastructure remain active during holiday periods - Community engagement continues strong despite traditional market holidays The intersection of traditional commerce holidays with decentralized finance creates unique dynamics in the crypto space.

**KyberSwap has launched cross-chain swap functionality on the Monad network**, expanding its DeFi ecosystem reach. The integration is **powered by multiple interoperability partners** including: - Across Protocol - Bungee Exchange - deBridge - Relay Protocol - LiFi Protocol - NEAR Intents This launch gives users **more flexibility for moving assets across different blockchain networks** within the KyberSwap platform. The cross-chain feature aims to make **asset transfers more seamless** for DeFi users exploring multiple networks.