Avalanche

**Building on Avalanche EP2** is streaming live, featuring program updates and insights from grantees across the Avalanche ecosystem. The episode provides: - Deep dives into current projects - Updates from ecosystem participants - Insights from active grantees This follows Avalanche's ongoing content series that covers web3 builders, key updates, and discussions around mass adoption. Previous episodes have featured topics like launching L1s and gaming integrations. **Watch the live stream** to stay updated on Avalanche ecosystem developments.

**Tether Gold's XAUt token launches on Avalanche**, bringing LBMA-certified gold to the fast blockchain network. The **omnichain deployment** enables users to: - Save in tokenized gold as a hedge against market volatility - Integrate gold into DeFi strategies with low transaction costs - Redeem digital tokens for physical gold bullion when needed This expansion builds on the previous launch of oXAUt (open version) on Avalanche via Chainlink CCIP in August. **XAUt represents over $820M in market cap**, making it one of the largest gold-backed tokens in crypto. The integration combines traditional gold investment with **Avalanche's speed and composability**, creating new opportunities for gold-powered decentralized finance applications.

**Massive counterfeiting problem hits whiskey industry** - up to 40% of global whiskey supply may be fake. **Suntory's blockchain solution:** - Deploying Avalanche-powered NFC tags on bottles - Tags verify authenticity from production to consumption - Tracks bottles through entire lifecycle - sealed to opened **Why this matters:** - Protects consumers from fraudulent products - Safeguards brand reputation and revenue - Demonstrates practical blockchain use case beyond speculation This follows similar fraud issues in wine industry, where counterfeiting operations have caused millions in damages through fake labels and documentation. *Blockchain authentication could become standard for premium spirits.*

**Real World Asset (RWA) activity surges on Avalanche** as institutional adoption accelerates. **SkyBridge Capital partners with Tokeny and Apex Group** to tokenize $300M in hedge funds on the blockchain. The move represents a significant step in bringing traditional finance onchain. **Key details:** - Founded by Anthony Scaramucci, SkyBridge manages alternatives for pensions, sovereign wealth funds, and family offices - Uses Tokeny's ERC-3643 standard and Apex Group's Digital 3.0 infrastructure - Covers full investment lifecycle from creation to distribution **Avalanche's growing RWA ecosystem** now includes tokenized money market funds, private equity, credit, stocks, venture capital, and hedge funds. This partnership demonstrates **institutions increasingly trust Avalanche** to connect traditional capital with blockchain infrastructure, bridging TradFi and DeFi through programmable products. [Read full breakdown](https://www.avax.network/about/blog/skybridge-capital-to-tokenize-300m-on-avalanche)

**Avalanche introduces Proof of Thought**, a new interview series featuring candid conversations with blockchain innovators. The series showcases five prominent voices: - **Luana Cantuarias** discusses builder mindset and why not everything needs tokenization - **Natasha Hoskins** explores authentic community building beyond buzzwords - **Dogecoin co-founder Billy Markus** shares his disdain for Web3 terminology and building for enjoyment - **a16z's Maggie Hsu** examines crypto's value proposition outside Web3 circles - **Anthony Pompliano** analyzes Bitcoin-dollar coexistence and fiat currency challenges Each interview moves beyond typical industry hype to offer genuine insights into blockchain development and adoption. [Read the full series](https://avax.network/about/blog)

**Mirae Asset**, the global financial giant behind Global X ETFs with $316B in assets, has partnered with **Avalanche** to explore tokenizing investment funds across regulated markets. The collaboration targets three key areas: - **Fund tokenization research** focusing on fractional ownership and improved settlement - **Institutional integration** with Avalanche's partner network - **Pilot projects** including on-chain portfolio management platforms Mirae operates across 16 international regions with ~45% of assets under management overseas. The partnership will initially focus on **U.S., Hong Kong, and other regulated markets**. By combining Mirae's massive scale with Avalanche's institutional-grade blockchain infrastructure, the firms aim to establish new standards for tokenized funds in traditional finance. [Full story](https://www.koreaittimes.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=146088)

The **$6 trillion private credit market** remains heavily reliant on spreadsheets and manual processes, creating significant inefficiencies. **Current challenges:** - OTC settlement involves multiple intermediaries - Middleware and reconciliation fees cost $4-6 billion annually - Execution costs reach 0.5-1% of trade value - Settlement takes days instead of real-time **On-chain solution potential:** - Real-time settlements through smart contracts - Elimination of costly middleware layers - Improved transparency and asset traceability - Reduced operational costs for both lenders and borrowers While the on-chain credit market is currently smaller, it's experiencing **exponential growth** with over $490 million in loans on mainnet alone. Morgan Krupetsky argues that blockchain rails could unlock this massive market by addressing fundamental infrastructure problems that have persisted for years. [Read the full analysis](https://www.coindesk.com/coindesk-indices/2025/09/24/advancing-private-credit-with-on-chain-rails)

**New Requirement for Avalanche L1 Validators** Each validator operating on Avalanche's L1 network must now burn **1.33 AVAX tokens monthly**. This burning mechanism removes tokens from circulation permanently. **Key Details:** - Applies to all L1 validators - Monthly requirement of 1.33 AVAX per validator - Tokens are burned, not redistributed This deflationary measure affects the total AVAX supply and validator economics across the network.

Avalanche has launched the **Codebase Entrepreneur Academy**, a comprehensive free program designed to teach Web3 entrepreneurship. **Program Features:** - 11 self-paced learning modules - 4 certification levels available - Direct lessons from experienced Avalanche builders - Completely free access The academy targets aspiring Web3 entrepreneurs who want to learn from those who have successfully launched projects. Participants can graduate as **Certified Web3 Entrepreneurs** upon completion. [Get started here](https://build.avax.network/codebase-entrepreneur-academy) This builds on Avalanche's existing Codebase program, which has previously provided funding and mentorship to Web3 builders.

**Avalanche DEX trading volumes exploded overnight**, reaching **$1.1 billion** - the highest level recorded this year. This surge represents a significant milestone for the network's decentralized exchange ecosystem. The spike in activity suggests: - Increased trader confidence in Avalanche-based protocols - Growing liquidity across the network's DEX platforms - Potential catalyst from new project launches or market events The volume surge builds on Avalanche's recent momentum, following earlier growth in stablecoin adoption that reached two-year highs. *This trading activity indicates strengthening fundamentals for the Avalanche ecosystem as institutional and retail interest continues to grow.*