Octav

**Octav is migrating from AWS to bare metal servers** to slash their $1M+ infrastructure costs. The crypto data platform is using: - Dockerized applications - Ansible for management - GitHub Actions for deployment - Self-hosted Grafana for monitoring **This move signals Phase 2 of Octav** - transitioning from a dashboard provider to "Octav At Home." The company plans to **build with the crypto ecosystem**, not just for it, while maintaining their mission to empower the community. Cost savings will enable better scaling and infrastructure improvements as they prepare for production deployment.

A company shared their challenging journey upgrading Solana infrastructure to handle customer growth. **The Expensive Learning Curve:** - Started with NowNodes at $200/month - couldn't handle traffic spikes - Tried AllNodes at $4,000/month - same poor performance after 2 days - Built their own node requiring massive specs **Hardware Requirements Were Brutal:** - 64 CPU cores - 768GB RAM - 10 Gbps internet connection - Enterprise NVMe SSD storage **The 45-Day Struggle:** Initial sync attempts failed because Solana's chain moved faster than they could catch up. After upgrading hardware significantly, it took 45 days to get a working node. **Final Solution:** Now using CherryServers at $1,300/month, successfully powering clients like Cerebro and HeyAnon with thousands of parallel requests. **Key Takeaway:** Running blockchain infrastructure requires serious hardware, careful optimization, and skilled developers - being "on-chain" doesn't make it simple.

**Bunni Protocol was exploited for approximately $2.4 million** due to a precision bug in their system. The attacker targeted USDT/USDC vaults, draining funds before converting them to ETH. The exploited funds have been moved to a tracked wallet address. **Key details:** - Exploit amount: ~$2.4M - Attack vector: Precision bug in vault contracts - Target: USDT/USDC liquidity vaults - Funds converted to ETH post-exploit **Detection and prevention:** Forta Firewall detected the exploit in real-time, suggesting the losses could have been prevented with proper security measures in place. The incident highlights the ongoing risks in DeFi protocols and the importance of robust security monitoring systems.

Gearbox Protocol has launched a dedicated instance for Lido, reaching $25M in TVL shortly after launch. The integration creates a new wstETH credit market powered by Mellow Protocol vaults. Key features: - Up to 20x leverage for borrowers using Mellow markets - Lenders can provide wstETH without impermanent loss or lockups - Annual rewards available on DVstETH (14x) and rstETH (20x) The partnership showcases Gearbox's institutional-grade features: - Customizable rates - Deep liquidity - Security-tested infrastructure - No liquidity fragmentation [Learn more about the Lido instance](https://blog.gearbox.fi/lido-instance-2/)

Overnight Finance has launched a new feature enabling users to edit multiple transactions simultaneously, marking a significant improvement in transaction management efficiency. - Users can now select multiple transactions at once - Single-click transformation of transaction attributes - Supports bulk changes to transaction types and protocols - Streamlines reconciliation process This update builds on previous improvements to their transaction handling system, including the Zapin feature that allows consolidating multiple transactions into one.

Berachain, a new EVM-compatible L1 blockchain, introduces Proof-of-Liquidity (PoL) - a novel consensus mechanism that combines network security with liquidity provision. The system uses two tokens: - $BERA: Native gas token for security - $BGT: Governance token for liquidity providers Key features: - Validators can stake multiple tokens as liquidity - Integrated BeraHub for swapping, bridging, and LPing - $150k BERA rewards available through Euler markets The ecosystem incentivizes participation through an Incentive Marketplace where protocols can reward users with native tokens for interactions. [BeraHub](https://hub.berachain.com/) provides a streamlined user experience for financial operations.

Twitter/X has announced significant platform changes affecting user experience and content distribution: - New algorithm adjustments prioritize verified accounts and premium subscribers - Content visibility now heavily weighted toward paid users - Free accounts seeing reduced reach and engagement metrics These changes mark a continued shift toward a paid-subscription model, building on previous updates from March 2024. Early data suggests a 40% decrease in organic reach for non-verified accounts. Platform officials state this aligns with efforts to reduce spam and enhance content quality. Critics argue it creates a two-tiered user system. *Implementation begins April 1, 2025*

**Octav** has introduced Custom Rules functionality, initially developed for Beefy's treasury operations but now available to all users. Key features: - Automatic transaction labeling based on user-defined rules - Time-saving automation for repeat transactions - Currently supports From/To addresses and Categories - Particularly useful for tax reconciliation The tool is designed for CFOs, asset managers, and DAO treasury leaders to streamline DeFi portfolio management across 30+ chains. [Sign up for Octav Pro](https://pro.octav.fi/) to access automated labeling and analytical reports.

**Octav has introduced comprehensive portfolio analytics features for paid users:** - Daily automatic wallet snapshots across 25+ blockchain networks - Historical portfolio tracking and performance analysis - Custom timeframe reporting capabilities - Support for both Solana and EVM-compatible chains The service eliminates manual reporting needs by providing automated daily statistics and evolution tracking through their Analytics tab at pro.octav.fi.

Octav has expanded its portfolio tracking capabilities by adding support for Sonic Labs' network. This integration brings their total supported chains to over 30, including: - Sonic - Solana - Hyperliquid - 25+ other networks Users can now access comprehensive portfolio analytics and customizable transaction history reports across all supported chains through Octav's platform. *Key Features*: - Advanced portfolio tracking - Multi-chain support - Customizable reporting - Complete transaction history **Register at pro.octav.fi to start tracking your cross-chain portfolio**