Ankr Liquid Staking

**Chiliz is set to reveal its Vision 2030 roadmap on February 3rd.** The announcement marks a significant strategic update for the sports and entertainment blockchain platform. Details of the vision remain under wraps until the official release. **What to expect:** - Long-term strategic direction for Chiliz - Potential new initiatives and partnerships - Platform development goals through 2030 The timing suggests Chiliz is positioning itself for the next phase of growth in the sports fan token ecosystem.

**Circle has launched USDCx on Aleo's privacy-first blockchain through its xReserve platform.** USDCx is a USDC-backed stablecoin designed specifically for Aleo's privacy-preserving infrastructure. The token maintains 1:1 backing with USDC held in Circle's xReserve. **Key features include:** - Privacy-preserving payments and confidential multi-party workflows - Full interoperability with USDC across supported chains - Trust-minimized transfers with no third-party bridges required This integration enables businesses and users to conduct private financial transactions while maintaining the stability and liquidity of USDC. The launch opens new possibilities for confidential onchain dollar transactions within Aleo's ecosystem. Learn more: [aleo.org/usdcx](http://aleo.org/usdcx)

**Flow blockchain experiences significant TVL growth** driven by liquid staking adoption, marking a pivotal shift toward Consumer DeFi. **Ankr leads the charge** with ankrFLOW, their liquid staking solution that: - Unlocks instant liquidity for staked FLOW tokens - Maintains 1:1 value ratio with original stake - Enables compounding yield opportunities **Key metrics highlight momentum:** - Over 39M FLOW tokens staked (~$15M value) - Flow ranks #2 in TVL on Ankr platform after Ethereum - Positions Flow as major player in liquid staking space **The impact extends beyond numbers.** This liquid staking infrastructure provides the deep capital base necessary for Flow's transition into Consumer DeFi, where users can maximize returns while maintaining asset flexibility. Ankr's portable liquid staking tokens solve traditional staking's capital inefficiency problem, allowing users to earn staking rewards while accessing additional DeFi opportunities.

**Ankr announces comprehensive infrastructure support for Monad mainnet launch** Ankr is providing day-one support for Monad, a new Ethereum-compatible Layer-1 blockchain designed for massive scale. The partnership includes: - **Full RPC and archive node support** - **Premium API stability** for high-performance applications - **Global bare-metal node network** infrastructure **Monad's key features:** - Over 10,000 transactions per second - Low transaction fees - Instant finality - Ethereum compatibility **Infrastructure performance:** Ankr's testing showed **100x the throughput** of other providers during stress testing. The company's blockchain-native load balancer and private fiber backbone are specifically designed to match Monad's ambitious performance targets. This partnership continues Ankr's expansion as a leading RPC provider, following recent support announcements for Kava Chain and gRPC implementation for premium developers. [Read full announcement](https://www.ankr.com/blog/welcoming-monad-mainnet/) | [Access Monad RPC](https://www.ankr.com/rpc/monad/)

**BOB Network launched its hybrid node consortium in November**, featuring Ankr as one of the world-class operators in the lineup. **Key developments:** - Ankr enables secure BTC finality through its hybrid node infrastructure - Cross-chain intents-based swaps are now supported - Users can delegate BOB tokens directly to Ankr's node **What this means:** The consortium represents a significant step in BOB's infrastructure expansion, combining Bitcoin's security with enhanced cross-chain functionality. **Take action:** [Delegate BOB tokens to Ankr's node](https://app.gobob.xyz/hybrid-nodes/ankr)

**Zenrock** introduces a new approach to crypto custody that eliminates the need for trusted custodians. **The Problem:** - Wrapped assets rely on centralized custodians and multisigs - Bridges get hacked regularly - Users must trust companies with their keys **Zenrock's Solution:** - **DCT (Decentralized Custody Token)** standard - Uses distributed MPC (dMPC) technology - Private key shares split across independent operators - No single party controls keys **Key Features:** - Assets secured by cryptography, not trust - Uses simple wallet addresses (EOAs) instead of custom contracts - Runs on zrChain, a Delegated Proof-of-Stake network - Global validator set with $100B+ cumulative stake **Currently Live:** - zenBTC: yield-bearing wrapped BTC on Solana - zenZEC: wrapped ZEC on Solana Zenrock makes custody open, composable, revenue-generating, and decentralized. Ankr now validates the network as it scales. [Learn more](https://www.zenrocklabs.io/)

Join an exclusive Partner Spotlight featuring @sergioankr and @0xQuantic from @Flarenetworks to explore the evolution of Flare as a utility-focused Layer 1 blockchain. Key Details: - Date: June 5th, 2025 - Time: 5:00 PM CET - Platform: X Spaces This discussion follows recent Web3 scaling conversations that addressed adoption challenges and opportunities for Web2 professionals entering the space. [Join the conversation](https://x.com/i/spaces/1BRJjmrjVPaGw/peek)

**Ankr Network** has expanded its validator portfolio by joining the Shentu Chain ecosystem. As a validator, Ankr will: - Provide infrastructure support - Enhance network reliability - Boost overall network usage This partnership follows Ankr's recent validator role with TAP blockchain, demonstrating continued growth in their blockchain infrastructure services. *Want to learn more about Ankr's validator services?* Check out their detailed blog post for technical specifications and partnership benefits.

Ankr has integrated GOAT Network, expanding its BTCFi development capabilities. - Public and Premium RPC endpoints now available - Developers can build Bitcoin-focused decentralized applications - Integration follows recent Corn RPC launch on Ankr's Web3 API The addition strengthens Ankr's position in the Bitcoin DeFi ecosystem, providing developers with robust infrastructure for BTCFi projects. *Start building now by accessing the RPC endpoints at ankr.com/rpc/goat/*

Ankr introduces Bitcoin Secured Infrastructure (BSI), a comprehensive toolkit for Bitcoin development: - **Developer Tools**: Specialized tools optimized for Bitcoin protocol development - **Modular Infrastructure**: Purpose-built systems supporting BTC protocols - **Ecosystem Support**: Infrastructure solutions designed for scaling Bitcoin projects BSI aims to simplify blockchain infrastructure, enabling developers to focus on creation and innovation. The platform supports various functionalities from Layer 2 solutions to staking and interoperability.