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EntryPoint v0.8 Is Live — Supported by Etherspot’s Skandha Bundler

Recently, the ERC-4337 team announced a significant update: the release of EntryPoint v0.8. This marks a major advancement to the core contract at the heart of ERC-4337, a key standard driving the adoption of Account Abstraction (AA) in Web3. EntryPoint processes UserOperations (UserOps), enabling smart contract-level transaction logic with enhanced security and flexibility. The latest version introduces native support for EIP-7702 authorizations, adopts ERC-712 for improved signer compatibility, optimizes unused gas penalties, and adds the audited Simple7702Account wallet. These updates build on the improvements from v0.7 and further streamline the developer experience while reinforcing security and efficiency in smart wallet interactions.

Etherspot’s Skandha Bundler is among the first to fully support EntryPoint v0.8, providing developers with a powerful, decentralized infrastructure for seamless ERC-4337 integration. With support for EIP-7702 transactions and MEV protection, Skandha enhances transaction processing across major EVM chains like Ethereum, Polygon, and Arbitrum.

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EntryPoint v0.8 Is Live — Supported by Etherspot’s Skandha Bundler

BlockDAG Integrates Account Abstraction

BlockDAG, a Layer-1 blockchain, has announced its upcoming account abstraction upgrade, which aims to simplify the crypto experience by addressing long-standing usability challenges.

The new account abstraction upgrade offers functionalities such as social logins, built-in wallet recovery, and programmable access control to enable effortless user onboarding. This functionality positions BlockDAG in contrast to other platforms like Immutable and Stack Capital, which have experienced growth in blockchain gaming and investment portfolios, respectively, yet have not fully resolved the core challenges associated with crypto usability.

This initiative complements the ongoing trends in the crypto landscape, reinforcing the need for practical solutions to drive mainstream adoption.

Particle Network Launches $PARTI to Propel Chain Abstraction

Particle Network has announced the launch of its native token, $PARTI, marking a significant step in advancing its chain abstraction ecosystem.

The token is designed as the economic engine for the Particle Chain and Universal Accounts, enabling a seamless cross-chain experience where users can manage one account and one balance across multiple blockchains.

The announcement details how the $PARTI token underpins the Particle Chain by facilitating transaction settlements and powering validator operations, ensuring network security and decentralization.

As an intermediary within the Universal Liquidity system, $PARTI accumulates value through its integral role in cross-chain transactions. This multi-layered utility extends to application-level uses, including transaction fee discounts and participation in ecosystem events such as launchpools and primary token auctions.

Further highlighting its commitment to sustainable growth, Particle Network outlined a structured tokenomics model with a fixed supply of 1 billion tokens and a phased release plan. The allocation strategy is designed to incentivize community engagement, secure network operations, and support long-term development, with specific portions dedicated to teams, advisors, private sales, and community initiatives.

Particle Network Launches $PARTI to Propel Chain Abstraction

CoinGecko Launches New ‘Chain Abstraction’ Category

CoinGecko has introduced a new token category labeled “Chain Abstraction,” spotlighting projects that streamline multi-chain UX.

This category is meant for assets tied to protocols that enable seamless interaction across blockchains without requiring users to switch networks or bridge assets manually.

This move signals increasing recognition of chain abstraction as a core narrative in crypto infrastructure and user experience.

Celo Transitions to Ethereum Layer-2

Celo has transitioned from a standalone Layer-1 blockchain to an Ethereum Layer-2 using Optimism’s OP Stack. The upgrade was completed at block height 31,056,500 and marks a significant milestone in enhancing security, reducing transaction times, and improving interoperability with Ethereum.

The migration began as Celo validators intentionally halted block production on its Layer-1 network before transitioning to Layer-2. Public RPC services and indexers resumed operations shortly after the hard fork, ensuring the network remained operational.

The move was characterized by reduced block production times from five seconds to one second yet maintained its ultra-low transaction fee of $0.0005. These improvements enable Ethereum developers to build on Celo with minimal adjustments and access robust Ethereum bridging functionalities, reducing the reliance on external, potentially vulnerable bridging solutions.

Industry figures have commented on the broader implications of this integration. CEO and co-founder of cLabs, Marek Olszewski, described the migration as an “exciting return home” for Celo, while Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin also expressed enthusiasm about Celo joining the Ethereum ecosystem.

Despite these advancements, the network faces challenges in sustaining long-term security incentives and innovating potential revenue models, particularly in the context of declining main-chain transaction fee revenues.

Celo Transitions to Ethereum Layer-2

Aave Integrates Chainlink SVR on Ethereum for Revenue Recovery

Aave DAO has announced the integration of Chainlink Smart Value Recapture (SVR) on the Ethereum mainnet, aimed at recovering Oracle Extractable Value (OEV) and transforming it into a new revenue source for the protocol.

The integration was confirmed by the Aave community through an on-chain vote and developed in collaboration with BGD Labs, Flashbots, and other contributors.

The new system utilizes Chainlink SVR with Flashbots’ MEV-Share service to secure the process against frontrunning and sandwich attacks during liquidations. The recovered OEV will be distributed over the first six months, with 65% allocated to Aave and 35% to Chainlink. After that, future DAO votes may revisit the fee structure.

SVR also pioneers Payment Abstraction, allowing fees to be automatically converted into LINK tokens using various Chainlink services and a decentralized exchange platform. This enhances payment efficiency and incentivizes the Oracle infrastructure.

By implementing SVR, Aave seeks to increase its revenue and bolster its protocol’s security and technical resilience. With over five years of established Chainlink infrastructure responsible for handling significant volumes of transactions, this integration marks a shift in managing MEV from a cost element to a profit opportunity.

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