ChainCatcher news, Layer 1 network developer Pod announced the completion of a $10 million seed round financing, led by a16z CSX and 1kx, with participation from Flashbots, Blockchain Builders Fund, and Protagonist, as well as several angel investors from Celestia, Babylon, and Axelar.It is reported that Pod plans to build a "consensus-less" Layer 1 network, with transaction speeds comparable to the response time of Google searches. Pod expects to launch a developer network in the coming weeks, with a testnet scheduled for release in the third quarter of 2025 and a mainnet planned for the first quarter of 2026.

ChainCatcher news, AirDAO Star Fleet announces that the Starfleet airdrop claim page is now live. The airdrop can be claimed once a month for a duration of 6 months, allowing users to claim regularly.

ChainCatcher news, according to Coindesk, the multi-chain Layer1 network Apex Fusion has completed a $6 million funding round through a private token sale. The funds will be used for marketing and further development of the network composed of Prime, Nexus, and Vector chains. It provides native bridges, interoperability protocols, and developer tools.It is reported that Apex Fusion aims to provide a seamless experience for future blockchain builders and developers by combining the essence of UTXO and EVM transaction execution methods into a single decentralized ecosystem.

ChainCatcher news, Layer1 network XION announced on platform X the launch of the digital advertising platform EarnOS, aimed at disrupting the existing digital advertising model.It is reported that brands such as Uber, Baskin-Robbins, and Sunglass Hut can already acquire customers and offer rewards on this platform.

ChainCatcher news, according to official sources, the Layer1 network XION has announced the upcoming launch of its mainnet. It is reported that this network will use the USDC stablecoin issued by Circle as its native transaction currency. This network has a different focus compared to other chains, concentrating on use cases such as payments, social communities, web subscriptions, loyalty programs, and gaming.

ChainCatcher news, blockchain technology company Stratis announced that the community has voted to approve the proposal to "launch EVM Layer1 network," with the next step being a token swap in December. The original token STRAX will be swapped 1:10 for STRAT, which will serve as the native token of the network.

ChainCatcher news, Layer 1 network Meter announces that Liquid Stake is now live on the Meter network. This update allows users to stake MTRG tokens and earn staking rewards while maintaining full liquidity of their assets. According to the introduction, the use cases for stMTRG are: 1. As collateral for lending platforms; 2. To increase liquidity on DEXs to earn yields; 3. Instant unlocking instead of having a 7-day lock-up period.

ChainCatcher news, Layer1 blockchain Shardeum announces the launch of a new parallel testnet Sphinx Dapp for developers and users, supporting developers to deploy applications and conduct user testing. Unlike the Sphinx Validator testnet, the Sphinx Dapp testnet will be operated by the Shardeum team, with a limited number of validators. (Source link)

ChainCatcher news, Tether announced that it will issue native USDT on the Cosmos SDK-based Layer1 blockchain Kava on July 3. Currently, USDT is supported on networks including Ethereum, Solana, Algorand, EOS, Liquid Network, Omni, and Tron. (Source link)

ChainCatcher news, according to The Block, the decentralized autonomous organization AirDAO, which manages the Layer1 network Ambrosius, has launched a cross-chain bridge with Ethereum for its blockchain ecosystem. The ETH bridge expands AirDAO's multi-chain toolkit, enabling users to transfer cryptocurrency from the Ethereum blockchain to AirDAO's Ambrosus network. (The Block)