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Decentralized exchange Sushi will test native Bitcoin DeFi functionality that promises to allow users to swap BTC across 30 blockchain networks. DeFi platform Sushi has partnered with interoperability platform ZetaChain to explore the possibility of native Bitcoin swaps for its users across 30 different blockchain networks. Sushi’s deployment of its decentralized exchange (DEX) on ZetaChain is touted to enable trading of BTC without wrapping across several blockchains in what the team describes as a “native, decentralized and permissionless manner”. The integration is set to include Sushi’s v2 and v3 automated market makers and Sushi’s cross-chain swap SushiXSwap. ZetaChain core contributor Ankur Nandwani tells Cointelegraph that the partnership can bring Bitcoin’s vast user base to the DeFi sector in a native manner. He also countered arguments that suggest that bridging BTC without wrapping the assets on another chain is not possible. “There have already been early examples like TH...

dYdX completes the launch of its layer 1 proof-of-stake blockchain with the creation of its genesis block by chain validators. Decentralized cryptocurrency exchange dYdX has launched its layer 1 blockchain with the creation of its genesis block which will operate using native DYDX tokens. The dYdX Chain is set to distribute all fees to validators and stakers in USD Coin (USDC). This includes trading fees denominated in USDC as well as gas fees for DYDX-denominated transactions or USDC-denominated transactions. The proof-of-stake (PoS) blockchain network was built using Cosmos’ software development kit and makes use of CometBFT as its consensus protocol. Validators stake DYDX in order to secure the blockchain and carry out governance operations of the network. The launch of the dYdX Chain network itself spanned a massive number of companies: @dydx_ops_subdao coordinating genesis & launch generally + hosting indexer & frontend @dydxfoundation coordinating community governan...

Out of the lot, 2.49 million DYDX tokens — worth $5.36 million — will be allocated to the community treasury. The treasury funds contributor grants, community initiatives and liquidity mining among other programs. Decentralized exchange (DEX) platform dYdX will unlock $14.02 million worth of DYDX (DYDX) tokens dedicated to the community treasury and rewards for traders and liquidity providers. On Aug. 29, dYdX will release 6.52 million in-house tokens, representing 3.76% of the DYDX circulating supply. Out of the lot, 2.49 million DYDX tokens — worth $5.36 million — will be allocated to the community treasury. The treasury funds contributor grants, community initiatives and liquidity mining among other programs. Upcoming dYdX unlock event. Source: token.unlocks.app The remaining 4.03 DYDX token s will be split between liquidity provider rewards (1.15 million token s worth $2.47 million) and trading rewards (2.88 million token s worth $6.18 million). Full funds allocation for dYd...

Disclaimer : The Industry Talk section features insights by crypto industry players and is not a part of the editorial content of Cryptonews.com. Amidst new CEX listing rumours and a new staking platform launch , Battle Infinity’s IBAT token has increased by more than 70% in the past few weeks. Can IBAT continue growing in price and reach a new all-time high? Let’s find out.  Battle Infinity Staking Platform Battle Infinity (IBAT) is a play-to-earn (P2E) cryptocurrency platform that offers cryptocurrency rewards by participating in its multi-use platform. On Battle Infinity, IBAT can be leveraged to take part in a metaverse arena, participate in NFT-based earning opportunities and swap cryptocurrencies on a decentralized exchange.  In September 2022, Battle Infinity soared in popularity with the launch of the IBAT Battle Stake - the new staking protocol. One of the best proof of stake coins , IBAT allows investors to earn between 12% to 25% APY ...