Preface

This report summarizes significant events in the blockchain and cryptocurrency industry from January 4 to January 10, 2025. These events demonstrate the vibrancy of the crypto market and contain trends for future development. For reference to prior events, see our previous weekly report “Gate Research: AI Agents Lead Year-End Rally, Musk’s Name Change Spurs Memecoin Surge“ in the section “What to Watch Next Week - Crypto Calendar - Crypto Events.”

TL;DR

• Unichain mainnet plans to go live with permissionless fault proofs.
• Swarms marketplace to launch automatic generation and upload features
• Bedrock launches uniBTC Berachain Vault
• Aave V3 has been deployed to the Aptos testnet, marking the Aave protocol’s first deployment on a non-EVM network
• VitaDAO’s new proposal suggests bridging VITA to the Solana network

Key Developments and Updates

1/6 Unichain Mainnet Plans to Go Live with Permissionless Fault Proofs

Unichain mainnet is set to launch in early 2025. [1] From day one, the mainnet will support Permissionless Fault Proofs, ensuring on-chain activities can be verified while enhancing security and decentralization. The roadmap includes: 1. Testnet Phase: The Sepolia testnet is currently open, with infrastructure providers conducting tests; 2. Mainnet Launch: The mainnet is scheduled to enable Permissionless Fault Proofs on January 6, 2025, with full access after feature verification; 3. Experimental Testnet: After the mainnet launch, development and testing of new features will continue, including reducing effective block time to 250 milliseconds through Flashblocks technology and launching the Unichain validation network, inviting community participation in node validation testing.

1/7 Swarms Marketplace to Launch Auto-Generate and Upload Features

Swarms founder Kye Gomez has announced several new features for the AI agent protocol Swarms marketplace. These include automatic generation and upload (allowing seamless creation and marketplace upload of agents, tools, and Swarms), paywall integration (enabling agents to be listed at set prices for tokenization), and token integration (facilitating agent trading using SWARMS tokens via Phantom). Additional features include Auto-Cloud (cloud deployment of Swarm API with a single prompt), agent quality rewards (tokens for publishing high-quality agents), real-time chat and API (enabling live interaction and API functionality for all agents, Swarms, tools, and prompts), and usage tracking (real-time monitoring with detailed analytics).

The Swarms marketplace’s new features lower the entry barrier for AI technology, making it easier for non-professionals to access and use AI agents. This will accelerate the adoption and application of AI technology across various sectors, driving digital transformation and intelligent upgrades across industries. [2]

1/7 Bedrock Launches uniBTC Berachain Vault

Bedrock has launched the uniBTC Berachain Vault, featuring cross-chain reward mechanisms designed to bridge the Ethereum and Berachain ecosystems. Users can access automated yields, cross-chain asset management, and participate in Berachain’s Boyco pre-deposit activities through this Vault.

The uniBTC Berachain Vault by Bedrock delivers several key advantages to users. Its cross-chain reward mechanism enables smooth asset movement between Ethereum and Berachain, expanding investment options and income streams. The platform features a four-tier yield structure with diverse rewards—including ETH mainnet and Berachain rewards—creating attractive earning potential. A referral bonus system also promotes community engagement. This collaboration between Bedrock and Berachain ecosystems helps draw more participants into DeFi, fostering innovation in cross-chain finance and development. [3]

1/8 Aave V3 Launches on Aptos Testnet as First Non-EVM Deployment

According to official announcements, Aave has successfully deployed its third-generation protocol, Aave V3, on the Aptos testnet, marking Aave’s first deployment on a non-EVM chain. This deployment will conduct experiments and stress testing to ensure protocol stability before the mainnet launch. The Aptos network has experienced significant growth since 2024, with TVL increasing from $100 million to approximately $1.8 billion, attracting numerous DeFi projects.

Deploying Aave v3 on the Aptos testnet marks a crucial milestone in Aave’s multi-chain expansion and shows significant progress in protocol upgrades. Built on the Move language, Aptos offers high throughput, low fees, and enhanced security—making it an ideal environment for Aave. The growing Aptos ecosystem’s support for major stablecoins like USDC and USDT has expanded Aave’s collateral options. During testing, the Aave team will work with the Aptos community and on-chain security teams to ensure protocol safety before mainnet deployment. [4]

1/9 VitaDAO New Proposal Suggests Bridging VITA to Solana

VitaDAO, a decentralized autonomous organization that funds longevity research projects, announced on the X platform that proposal VDP-159 for bridging VITA to Solana is now available for voting on Snapshot. Token holders can vote on the proposal, which aims to establish VITA’s presence and liquidity on Solana. The proposal received strong support with a 99.81% approval rate as of January 2, with voting scheduled to conclude on January 9. If approved, the move to Solana could expand the VITA ecosystem by attracting new users through the network’s high performance and low transaction fees. [5]

Summary

From January 4 to January 10, 2025, the blockchain and cryptocurrency sector witnessed numerous significant events, demonstrating market vitality and industry trends. Unichain mainnet plans to go live with Permissionless Fault Proofs. VitaDAO’s new proposal suggests bridging VITA to Solana. Swarms marketplace is set to launch automatic generation and upload features. Bedrock launches uniBTC Berachain Vault. Aave V3 has been deployed to the Aptos testnet, marking the Aave protocol’s first deployment on a non-EVM network.


References:

1. Unichain,https://www.unichain.org/blog/wen-unichain-mainnet
2. X,https://x.com/KyeGomezB/status/1876116642494886274
3. X,https://x.com/Bedrock_DeFi/status/1876287849185816900
4. X,https://x.com/aave/status/1876662726958940401

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