DIA DAO | Open-Source Oracles for Web3

**DeFi infrastructure maturity questioned** after B+ rated Balancer pool exploitation **Key discussion points from Infra Gardens Buenos Aires:** - Defense-in-depth security mechanisms - Bridged asset risk management - Insurance adoption challenges - Stack security responsibility gaps **Expert panel featured:** - @dillonhanson12 (DIA) - @PhilippZentner (LiFi Protocol) - @MerlinEgalite (Morpho Labs) - @nsuri_ (Wormhole) - @jgorzny (Zircuit L2) Despite infrastructure improvements, **security vulnerabilities persist** in rated protocols, highlighting ongoing institutional hesitation around DeFi adoption.

**Ethereum's Fusaka upgrade is now active**, marking another milestone in the network's evolution. The upgrade focuses on three key principles: - **Open** development and accessibility - **Unbiased** network operations - **Secure scaling** solutions This latest implementation continues Ethereum's roadmap of incremental improvements to enhance network performance and security. The Fusaka upgrade represents ongoing efforts to optimize the blockchain's infrastructure while maintaining decentralization. The upgrade's emphasis on secure scaling addresses one of Ethereum's primary challenges - processing more transactions without compromising security or decentralization.

**Ethereum's Fusaka upgrade launches tomorrow**, bringing the biggest infrastructure improvement for Layer 2 scaling yet. **Key Changes:** - **PeerDAS technology** - Validators only need to store 1/8th of blob data instead of everything - **Blob capacity expansion** - More space for L2 transaction data at lower costs - **Gas limit increase** - From 45M to 60M, with potential for 150M - **Hardware requirements stay manageable** through data sampling **Impact for Users:** - **Lower L2 fees** as rollups like Arbitrum, Optimism, and Base can batch more transactions - **Better UX** with preconfirmations and hardware wallet support - **Passkey integration** for Ethereum accounts **For L2s and L3s:** The data bottleneck that has constrained rollup economics gets significantly relieved. Cheaper data posting costs translate directly into reduced user fees. This upgrade represents the infrastructure foundation that makes Ethereum's rollup-centric roadmap viable at scale.

**Privacy tech is ready - but adoption isn't.** A panel at Infra Gardens Buenos Aires tackled the disconnect between available privacy infrastructure and real-world usage. Despite **MPC, TEEs, and ZKPs** being production-ready, privacy remains a feature rather than the default. **Key discussion points:** - Why mature privacy tech isn't widely adopted - Barriers preventing privacy from becoming standard - What's needed to bridge the technology-adoption gap **Expert speakers included:** - Luciana Faria (Alchemy) - Alexandre Carvalheira (Fhenix) - Eli Cohen (Centrifuge) - Bogdan Habic (Tenderly) - Patrick McClurg (Randamu) The conversation highlighted that while the **infrastructure exists**, systemic changes are needed to make privacy the cornerstone of Web3 projects rather than an optional add-on.

**DIA introduces fully customizable oracles** that let protocols build exactly what they need instead of using generic feeds. **Key customization options:** - Choose specific data sources from 100+ exchanges - Define update frequency based on protocol needs - Select pricing methodology that fits use case - Set deviation thresholds for price movements **Why this matters:** Most oracle solutions offer one-size-fits-all approaches. DIA's system allows protocols to configure oracles precisely for their requirements - whether they need only DEX data, specific CEX sources, or traditional market feeds. **Technical foundation:** Built on Lasernet, DIA's custom L2 rollup that brings oracle computation onchain. Every data point remains verifiable with complete transparency from collection to smart contract delivery. This represents a shift from standardized oracle feeds to **protocol-specific data infrastructure** tailored for individual use cases.

**Tokenized RWAs reached $36B in 2025**, but industry leaders debate whether we're truly democratizing finance or simply moving traditional barriers on-chain. Key discussion points from Infra Gardens Buenos Aires: - **Treasury dominance vs. real demand** - Are we seeing genuine adoption or just yield-chasing? - **Cross-chain compliance hurdles** - Regulatory frameworks struggle across different blockchains - **Infrastructure gaps** - What's missing to reach the projected $360B milestone? The panel featured experts from CoinDesk, Protocol Labs, Sei Network, Paxos, and Goldsky discussing the real challenges behind the growth numbers. **Recent momentum includes:** - Aave Horizon crossing $590M in institutional demand - European regulatory approvals for tokenized funds - Major banks launching tokenized deposit programs While the numbers look impressive, the core question remains: **Is tokenization creating new access or just digitizing existing exclusivity?**

**Arbitrum retains 97% of transaction fees** after paying Ethereum for security services. Unlike Layer 1 blockchains that distribute revenue to validators, Arbitrum's fee structure works differently: - Only 3% goes to Ethereum for security - **97% flows into community-controlled treasury** - Funds growth initiatives without inflating token supply This revenue model gives Arbitrum significant financial resources for development and ecosystem expansion while maintaining decentralized governance over treasury allocation.

**DIA oracles now support $USDp price feeds** across 60+ blockchain networks, enabling transparent and verifiable pricing for Paxos Dollar integrations. **Key details:** - $USDp is a regulated stablecoin backed 1:1 by USD reserves - Overseen by New York State Department of Financial Services - Production-ready for DeFi applications requiring reliable stablecoin pricing This expansion follows DIA's recent oracle deployments for various assets including Base ecosystem tokens, AI agent tokens, and traditional assets. The **verifiable on-chain computation** ensures accurate pricing data for protocols integrating Paxos Dollar. *Ready for immediate DeFi integration across supported chains.*

**DIA DAO has published its treasury allocation proposal for fiscal year 2026**, marking the start of the annual governance process. **Key Timeline:** - Community members can submit alternative proposals until **December 5th** - Snapshot voting begins **December 5th** - Proposals must be submitted through the [DIA Forum](https://forum.diadata.org/t/gdp-018-dia-dao-annual-treasury-release-for-2026/1321) This follows DIA's established pattern of **annual treasury votes** that determine how unlocked tokens will be allocated for the upcoming fiscal year. **Community participation is encouraged** through the proposal submission process before the official vote opens.

**Tokenized real-world assets (RWAs) reached $3B in 2025**, marking a **70% year-over-year growth**. However, this rapid expansion has exposed a critical infrastructure gap. **The Challenge:** - Traditional oracles weren't designed for tokenized assets - Accurate, verifiable pricing remains difficult - Infrastructure struggles to keep pace with adoption **DIA xReal's Solution:** - Dedicated price feeds for tokenized treasuries - Coverage for stocks, commodities, and real estate - Purpose-built oracle infrastructure for RWAs The RWA market has grown from $28B earlier this year, but **pricing accuracy remains the bottleneck** preventing wider institutional adoption.