Alephium Bridge

A new liquidity adding and pool creation flow has been deployed on testnet, bringing significant improvements to the platform. **Key Updates:** - Simplified pool deployment process on Base network - Launch pools in minutes without permission requirements - Earn 100% of swap fees from your pools - Native liquidity locking functionality included The testnet deployment includes multiple important fixes alongside the new flow. Developers anticipate seeing innovative pool configurations emerge as users test the new system.

The Alephium front-end development team has unveiled a preview of mobile $ALPH staking functionality. This feature aims to simplify staking by allowing users to manage their positions directly through the mobile wallet interface, eliminating the need to access Powfi separately. **Key Development:** - Direct mobile wallet staking management - Removes dependency on opening Powfi for staking operations - Part of broader UX improvements following recent testnet updates **Recent Context:** This preview follows weeks of development focused on revamping the staking page with new liquid staking capabilities. Recent improvements include FAQ sections, global staking stats, xALPH display in staking modals, and enhanced responsiveness across the platform. The team is seeking community feedback on the mobile interface design as they prepare for deployment.

The Alephium Core Team is approaching the mainnet launch of Powfi, their DeFi platform, with development tasks steadily decreasing. **Key Updates:** **Powfi Development** - Improved user experience for pool and position creation - Implemented working staking screen in mobile wallet - Relocated NFTs to dashboard to accommodate new staking features - Began designing simplified wallet integration **Backend & Infrastructure** - Released extension wallet v0.9.32 with improved transaction checking - Fixed CSV export feature causing stability issues - Enhanced infrastructure for better stability and reduced costs The team continues to encourage community members to test the platform and report bugs before the official launch. Contributors who identify issues may receive rewards for their efforts.

Alephium continues its public testnet phase for **Powfi**, its core DeFi platform, with an active bug bounty program. **Key Points:** - Community members are encouraged to test [Powfi on testnet](https://powfi.alephium.org) and submit bug reports or improvement ideas - The most helpful submissions will receive rewards - Over 140 bug reports have already been submitted since the testnet launch - Reports can be submitted through the dedicated [Discord channel](https://discord.com/channels/747741246667227157/1471503694162952367) The campaign is part of Alephium's battle-testing phase, where the team actively refines the platform based on community feedback before mainnet deployment.

**Alephium has released its latest Core dApp Testnet update**, continuing development of their cross-chain bridge infrastructure. The update builds on previous progress outlined in "The Road to Core dApp Testnet" documentation. **All testnet updates are consolidated in a pinned thread** for easy tracking. **Key points:** - Latest testnet iteration now available for testing - Updates focus on Core dApp functionality - Documentation available for developers - Ongoing development of Ethereum-Alephium bridge capabilities The Core dApp represents Alephium's effort to enhance their lock & mint bridge system, which enables asset transfers between Ethereum and Alephium networks.

**New Team Interview Released** Alephium published another Team Talk featuring @babyxDDD, the project's Operations, Ecosystem & Marketing Specialist. **Career Journey** - Started as community moderator - Promoted to core team member - Now bridges gaps between developers, ecosystem, and community **Role Focus** The interview explores how Baby connects different stakeholders within the Alephium ecosystem, facilitating communication between technical teams and the broader community. [Read the full interview](https://alephium.org/news/post/alephium-team-talk-baby/)

**Scammers are targeting the Alephium community** with a fake Telegram group migration exploit. The fraudulent group appears identical to the official channel and pushes users to "migrate" their assets - a common crypto scam tactic. **Key warning signs:** - Unsolicited messages from fake admins - Requests to migrate accounts or assets - Fake airdrop announcements **Stay safe by:** - Verifying information through official channels only - Never sharing private keys or seed phrases - Being suspicious of urgent migration requests This appears to be a recurring scam pattern affecting the $ALPH community. Always double-check group authenticity before taking any action.

Alephium has unveiled the **first iteration** of its Core dApp testnet interface, marking significant progress toward launch. **Frontend Progress:** - Portfolio page designs completed - Swap page interface finalized - Liquidity pools design finished - Bridge widget integration complete **Backend Developments:** - Referral system support added for CLMM and CPMM - SDK bug fixes for swapping functionality - Enhanced liquidity position management The development team emphasizes **precision and security** as core priorities. The raw UI will be refined to match Alephium's design standards before testnet launch. Testnet date remains TBC as developers focus on ensuring maximum reliability and security for the DEX platform.

**Alephium celebrates a major milestone** as AlphBanx, a project they've supported and nurtured, expands to serve the MegaETH community. **Key developments:** - AlphBanx gaining traction as a cross-chain banking platform - MegaETH community now has access to AlphBanx services - Alephium's L1 infrastructure supporting ecosystem growth This expansion demonstrates **Alephium's growing influence** in supporting DeFi projects across multiple blockchain networks. The partnership highlights how L1 platforms can foster innovation beyond their own ecosystems. **What's next:** Both communities are watching to see what new features and integrations AlphBanx will bring to the MegaETH ecosystem.

DIA Oracle has launched its Grants program and Mainnet staking functionality, marking a significant development in blockchain infrastructure. Alephium is participating in this initiative aimed at supporting developers and accelerating dApp innovation. This follows DIA's recent Lumina mainnet launch, which introduced fully on-chain, verifiable oracle capabilities. - Grants program now active - Mainnet staking operational - Supporting next-gen dApp development Developers can now apply for grants and participate in the staking program.