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A new Multisig Plugin has been deployed for the ERC-6900 ecosystem, enabling secure asset management through multisignature thresholds on modular smart accounts. The plugin allows configuring a {K of N} set of signers required to authorize transactions, providing enhanced security. It can be deployed with new accounts or installed later, and features a variable-gas mechanism to prevent overpaying for transactions. The audited code is available, and support for ERC-4337 EntryPoint v0.7 was also recently launched.

Account Kit, a web3 developer platform, has announced support for the latest version of ERC-4337, EntryPoint v0.7. This update introduces optimizations that improve the experience for developers and end-users, including gas savings, optimized data structures, better gas estimation, simplified postOp logic, and structured errors during validation. The support is available across Account Kit's stack on various networks, including Ethereum, Polygon, Optimism, Arbitrum, Base, Zora, and Fraxtal mainnets and testnets. Developers can now start building on EntryPoint 0.7 to stay up-to-date with the ERC-4337 standard. Account Kit will continue to support EntryPoint v0.6 until the end of the year.

New React hooks have been introduced for Account Kit, making it easier to integrate and use Embedded Accounts. The hooks enable authenticating users, sending user operations, adding passkeys to accounts, and more. React hooks are a powerful tool that simplify state management from the frontend, reduce code needed for adding Embedded Accounts, and enable seamless end-user sessions and transactions.

Alchemy has introduced a new Get Sponsorships endpoint that allows developers to easily retrieve details for each userOp associated with a specific Gas Manager policy, including the sender address, total gas fees sponsored, and sponsorship status. Additionally, Alchemy has provided resources to help developers start sponsoring userOps quickly, such as a quickstart guide for Embedded Accounts and a guide for creating a Gas Manager policy. For developers who need real-time data, Alchemy's Pipelines solution offers features like historical backfills up to 100x faster than RPC, real-time data ingestion, automatic re-org handling, and ABI decoding. Developers can sign up for the Pipelines beta today.

Wallet Guard, a web3 developer platform, emphasizes the importance of security in the web3 ecosystem. They have launched a web3 security academy to provide educational resources. Additionally, Wallet Guard encourages teams to utilize their Transaction Simulation API, which aims to improve security across the entire web3 ecosystem.

Alchemy, in collaboration with Courtyard_NFT and CoinflowLabs, has introduced a streamlined and secure process for buying and selling collectibles online using account abstraction technology. This innovative approach eliminates the risks associated with traditional online transactions, such as scams and trust issues. The process involves users signing up with Courtyard_NFT, with credit card transactions processed by CoinflowLabs. Alchemy's account abstraction infrastructure handles gas estimation, gas sponsorship, and bundling, providing a seamless checkout experience for users. Behind the scenes, Coinflow requests gas estimates from Alchemy's Gas Manager API, submits the userOp to Alchemy's bundler, and the bundler submits the userOp to the blockchain. Once the transaction is confirmed, the payment is settled. This groundbreaking solution offers a safer and more convenient way for collectors to acquire and trade prized items.

Circle, a prominent cryptocurrency firm, has made significant strides in promoting the real-world adoption of cryptocurrencies. Their USDC stablecoin now impacts millions of users worldwide. Additionally, Circle's efforts to advance modular account abstraction and the ERC-6900 standard aim to extend the accessibility of cryptocurrencies globally. The company continues to push the boundaries of the crypto space, fostering innovation and widespread adoption.

Suku World has launched SukuPay, a new service that enables instant and fee-free money transfers to over 150 countries using only phone numbers, without any intermediaries. To celebrate the launch, Suku World has introduced the #OneWorldOneDollar competition with up to $45,000 in prizes. Users can register now for the competition.

Alchemy has announced a new feature that enables one-click smart contract deployment on Base for free. This seamless user experience is made possible through a collaboration with 0xMetropolis and the use of ERC-4337 smart accounts. Alchemy's Bundler and Gas Manager eliminate the need for users to fund deployment accounts or pay gas fees. The company has released a case study and resources to help developers get started with Account Abstraction and Embedded Accounts.

Kraken, a leading cryptocurrency exchange known for its security and simplicity, has launched a new wallet product. The Kraken Wallet is built upon the company's decade-long experience in delivering market-defining products. Notably, the wallet utilizes Alchemy's multichain RPC and API infrastructure, which is renowned for its power and ease of use in building and scaling decentralized applications (dApps).