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InfStones is thrilled to announce a multifaceted collaboration with iBTC, a decentralized platform that bridges Bitcoin and decentralized finance (DeFi). Through this collaboration, InfStones will contribute as an attestor and vault curator to advance iBTC’s mission of decentralized Bitcoin utility.

InfStones Joins iBTC to Propel Decentralized Bitcoin in DeFi

We are excited to announce our latest collaboration with Fragmetric, a new liquid restaking protocol on the Solana network. This collaboration will help drive the future of decentralized finance (DeFi) and restaking on Solana, allowing users to contribute to the network while enjoying the benefits of native staking.

InfStones Joins Fragmetric to Boost Restaking and Liquidity on Solana

We were thrilled to participate in Devcon 2024, the annual conference of the Ethereum community! The Ethereum Foundation has been hosting DevCon since 2014 to improve collaboration and innovation within the blockchain community. DevCon 2024 followed this tradition with a four-day event (November 12 to 15, 2024) at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center in Bangkok, Thailand. This year's event brought together over 12,000 attendees, doubling the number from the previous year, and also featured a diverse lineup of speakers, including Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin and Aya Miyaguchi, the Ethereum Foundation's executive director.

InfStones Attends DevCon! 

  InfStones was proud to participate in the Staking Summit 2024, held on November 8-9 in Bangkok, Thailand. Rudy, our Director of Product, represented InfStones, engaged with the Proof of Stake (PoS) blockchain community, and returned with valuable insights. About the Staking Summit Staking Summit is an annual event organized by Staking Rewards for the Proof of Stake (PoS) blockchain ecosystem. Since its inception in 2022, it has become a platform for validators, protocols, institutions, and blockchain enthusiasts to connect and discuss the future of staking. Previous editions were held in Lisbon, Portugal, and Istanbul, Turkey, with this year’s event drawing over 1,000 attendees from around the globe. Highlights of 2024 This year’s summit featured 80+ distinguished speakers, including industry leaders like Vitalik Buterin, Sunny Aggarwal, Fisher Yu, Keone Hon, and Tarun Chitra. Discussions covered a wide range of critical topics, such as: Bitcoin Staking: Exploring staking opportunities in the Bitcoin ecosystem. Restaking: Unlocking new layers of utility and security in staking mechanisms. LSTfi (Liquid Staking Tokens Finance): Advancing liquid staking solutions and their impact on DeFi. Governance and Staking Challenges: Addressing scalability, decentralization, and security in PoS networks. InfStones at the Summit Throughout the event, we actively connected with the community, built new relationships, and strengthened relationships with our existing partners. We also attended side events to discuss blockchain infrastructure, validator performance, and protocol advancements. These conversations further strengthen our focus on improving the PoS ecosystem with reliable staking infrastructure. Looking Ahead Undoubtedly, the insights and connections gained at Staking Summit 2024 inspire us to contribute to the evolution of staking technologies. We’re excited to bring these ideas into our product innovations and collaborations as we move forward. Thank you to the organizers, speakers, and attendees for making this year’s summit such a remarkable event. We look forward to seeing everyone at the next Staking Summit!

InfStones Attends Staking Summit! 

On Tuesday, November 12, 2024, we co-sponsored the Validator & Node Operator Summit with bloXroute at DevCon in Bangkok. Our Director of Product, Rudy, represented InfStones and joined a panel to discuss "Scaling the Validator Ecosystem: Opportunities and Challenges." The panel discussed several issues, including recent developments, current challenges, and the role of validators in the Ethereum ecosystem. Preconfirmations A key topic of discussion was preconfirmations and their impact on transaction speeds. Rudy and the other panelists explored how preconfirmations benefit both validators and users in that validators are rewarded by delivering preconfirmation. In contrast, users get to experience a significant decrease in transaction latency—from 12 seconds to 0.1 seconds. This progress also makes Ethereum much more practical for high-frequency applications and use cases. Centralized vs. Decentralized Models The panel also revisited the ongoing debate between centralized and decentralized approaches. They acknowledged that while centralized models tend to dominate in the early stages of adoption due to their speed and efficiency, decentralized models hold greater long-term potential once they overcome their coordination challenges. Challenges and Future Innovations in Scaling Validator Networks Scaling challenges were also mentioned. The panel discussed how Ethereum's staking 32 ETH requirements, for example, can limit participation. This part of the conversation also extended beyond Ethereum and explored the progressing role of validators. Protocols like EigenLayer and oracles now depend on validators for tasks beyond transaction validation, such as price reporting and executing decentralized workloads, which further emphasizes validators' role as the backbone of various decentralized systems, not just blockchain networks. Looking forward, the panel explored how newer technologies like preconfirmations, sidecars, and re-staking could reshape validator infrastructure. While third-party providers like MEV-Boost and bloXroute often drive these innovations, there was an emphasis on validators effectively integrating these technologies to ensure optimal integration for their users.  Final Thoughts The session provided valuable insights into the opportunities and challenges that validators face today. For InfStones, it was also an opportunity to reaffirm our commitment to supporting the validator ecosystem with scalable and future-proof infrastructure. As validators take on more critical roles in decentralized systems, we look forward to continuing our work in building solutions that meet both current and future demands.

Scaling the Validator Ecosystem: Opportunities and Challenges at DevCon Recap 

On November 14, 2024, we hosted an AMA session with 0G to explore their advancements in decentralized AI, the possibilities of their AI alignment nodes, and how InfStones supports node holders through our Node Launch Pool. Here’s a detailed recap of the key takeaways from the event.

AMA RECAP: 0G Node Sale & InfStones Launch Pool Rewards

We were thrilled to be part of Permissionless III. Blockworks has been hosting the Permissionless conference since 2022, and it quickly became one of the largest DeFi and Web3-focused events. This year's event, Permissionless III (co-hosted by Bankless), was no different. It brought together the brightest minds in the blockchain space from October 9 to 11, 2024, in Salt Lake City, Utah, with over 7,000 attendees.

InfStones Attends Permissionless III!

CARV Mainnet Launch AMA Recap

Without a doubt, blockchain staking has leaped with restaking—a mechanism that allows users to extend the utility of their already staked assets to secure smaller protocols and earn rewards. Before now, restaking was mostly synonymous with the Ethereum blockchain, but that's changing. Jito is actively working to bring restaking to the Solana ecosystem. In this guide, we'll explore how Jito’s (Re)staking service works and walk you through its ecosystem and the steps to get started.

Understanding Jito's Next-Gen Restaking Infrastructure

We had an incredible time at TOKEN2049 Singapore 2024! As one of the world's largest Web3 and blockchain conferences, this year's event, held from September 18-19 at the iconic Marina Bay Sands, drew over 20,000 attendees from 150 countries to explore and discuss the most recent innovations in the crypto and Web3 space.

InfStones Attends Token2049 Singapore 2024!

We are thrilled to announce our latest collaboration with Nibiru Chain, a leading smart contract platform. InfStones has been onboarded as one of Nibiru's validators, marking a significant step in our journey to support the security and growth of blockchain networks.  Nibiru Chain is an L1 blockchain and smart contract ecosystem designed for high throughput and unparalleled security. Nibiru is setting out to be the most developer-friendly and user-friendly platform in Web3, supporting the deployment of secure, production-grade decentralized applications.

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InfStones Joins iBTC to Propel Decentralized Bitcoin in DeFi

InfStones Joins Fragmetric to Boost Restaking and Liquidity on Solana

InfStones Attends DevCon!

InfStones Attends Staking Summit!

Scaling the Validator Ecosystem: Opportunities and Challenges at DevCon Recap

AMA RECAP: 0G Node Sale & InfStones Launch Pool Rewards

InfStones Attends Permissionless III!

CARV Mainnet Launch AMA Recap

Understanding Jito's Next-Gen Restaking Infrastructure

InfStones Attends Token2049 Singapore 2024!

Nibiru Chain Selects InfStones to Power the Future of Smart Contracts

Participate in Mind x InfStones AI Hub and Earn Mind Network Airdrop

InfStones Joins iBTC to Propel Decentralized Bitcoin in DeFi

InfStones Joins Fragmetric to Boost Restaking and Liquidity on Solana

InfStones Attends DevCon!

InfStones Attends Staking Summit!

Scaling the Validator Ecosystem: Opportunities and Challenges at DevCon Recap

AMA RECAP: 0G Node Sale & InfStones Launch Pool Rewards

InfStones Attends Permissionless III!

CARV Mainnet Launch AMA Recap

Understanding Jito's Next-Gen Restaking Infrastructure

InfStones Attends Token2049 Singapore 2024!

Nibiru Chain Selects InfStones to Power the Future of Smart Contracts