According to Odaily, Zircuit has entered into a partnership with dappOS, enabling users holding dappOS intent ETH assets to automatically gain multiple benefits from Zircuit while maintaining usage flexibility. This collaboration is expected to bring more users to the Zircuit ecosystem. Under this partnership, dappOS intent assets allow users to earn returns while seamlessly using them on-chain as native assets in a decentralized, non-custodial manner. For instance, intentETH can be directly used in decentralized exchanges (DEX) to add liquidity to ETH/USDT pairs or be deposited as ETH into centralized exchanges (CEX), all while generating an annual interest rate of 6-12% in real-time.

According to Odaily, the Web3 Foundation has announced that the PolkadotKit project by Finsig has received its Decentralized Futures Grant. This grant supports an innovative initiative aimed at integrating Web3 technology into mobile applications more seamlessly and efficiently. The primary goal of the PolkadotKit project is to develop native light client packages for iOS and Android platforms. This innovative solution will enable the direct integration of smoldot into mobile applications, eliminating the need for intermediary layers such as third-party frameworks or JavaScript runtimes. By removing these additional dependencies, PolkadotKit simplifies the development process for creating decentralized, trustless applications on mobile devices.

According to PANews, Vance Spencer, co-founder of Framework Ventures, has revealed that the Berachain mainnet is anticipated to launch by the end of this year. The forthcoming native token, BERA, is projected to potentially emerge as a significant competitor to Ethereum.

According to Foresight News, social media platform X has resumed its service in Brazil after being blocked by the country's Supreme Court for three weeks. The platform managed to bypass the digital barriers set by Brazilian internet service providers by altering its internet traffic routing. The chairman of Brazil's telecommunications regulatory agency, Anatel, stated that they are currently assessing how to reimpose the block on the platform.

According to Foresight News, Web3 cybersecurity company GoPlus has issued a warning about a new phishing method targeting Telegram users. Hackers are impersonating the official Fragment mini-program bot and sending private messages to users with anonymous accounts, offering bids. Once users click on the link provided by the fraudulent mini-program, they unknowingly grant authorization, leading to the theft of their wallet assets. The phishing bots are designed to closely mimic the name and avatar of the official mini-program, making it difficult for users to distinguish between the real and fake bots. GoPlus advises users to verify the authenticity of such messages through official channels like the official website, Twitter, or trusted third-party sources such as DefiLlama and Foresight Wiki to avoid falling victim to these scams.

According to BlockBeats, Everclear, Particle Network, and 1kx Network are set to host the largest user experience-focused event during TOKEN2049 on September 18. The event aims to bring together over 30 industry leaders to discuss the development of seamless and scalable user experiences for large-scale Web3 applications. Participants will have the opportunity to engage with top venture capitalists, founders, and key opinion leaders in the field. The event promises to be a significant gathering for those interested in the future of Web3 user experience. For those looking to attend the exclusive VIP brunch with top VCs, founders, and KOLs, mentioning 'Blockbeats' as a referral during the application process is recommended.

According to BlockBeats, on September 18, Layer 1 IP blockchain Story Protocol's property rights marketplace, Color, has entered into a partnership with Web3 audio conversion protocol, Alphant.

According to Odaily, Google Cloud has announced the launch of a new blockchain RPC (Remote Procedure Call) service preview. This initiative is part of Google Cloud's ongoing commitment to supporting Web3 developers. The new service aims to simplify the interaction with blockchain data for developers, providing a scalable and reliable solution that eliminates the complexities of managing node infrastructure. Additionally, the service includes a free tier, offering 100 requests per second and up to 1 million requests per day.

According to Odaily, blockchain infrastructure provider RISC Zero has announced the launch of Boundless, a verifiable computing layer designed to support developers in executing unrestricted operations on any blockchain. Boundless offers global composability and on-demand scalability, leveraging zero-knowledge (ZK) technology to enable verifiable off-chain execution for any blockchain. This allows applications to build off-chain while inheriting blockchain security, without limitations on blocks, transactions, or execution. Boundless is set to support advanced applications, including decentralized exchanges (DEX) with centralized exchange (CEX)-like user experiences that access liquidity across all chains, verifiable AI interactions with on-chain results, and ZK-wrappers for centralized IDs. Meanwhile, RISC Zero's partners are actively testing and refining Boundless in preparation for the launch of a public testnet.

According to PANews, Vitalik Buterin recently shared his thoughts on the early-stage developments in the cryptocurrency sector. Responding to a user on X, Buterin emphasized the importance of Layer 2 (L2) solutions becoming affordable. He noted that since 2020, he has been advocating for the necessity of low transaction fees for the broader crypto ecosystem to function effectively beyond just high-value DeFi applications. This vision only started to materialize in March of this year.Buterin also highlighted two other significant early-stage developments. Firstly, the maturation and practical use cases of ZK-SNARKs, citing examples such as zupass, railway, 0xbow, and rarimo. Secondly, he mentioned the advancements in account abstraction and ZK-email, along with similar centralized ID zk-wrappers. These innovations are crucial for the continued evolution and adoption of blockchain technology.

According to Cointelegraph, in a recent episode of the Hashing It Out podcast, Chris Feng, co-founder and chief operating officer of Chainbase, joined host Elisha Owusu Akyaw to discuss the evolving role of data and artificial intelligence (AI) in the blockchain ecosystem. The conversation highlighted how these technologies are driving new developments within the Web3 space, emphasizing the untapped potential of onchain data as a critical asset for both industries. Feng explained that onchain data is evolving beyond a mere record of transactions to become a new type of asset class. As Web3 continues to grow, blockchain data is being leveraged for more than just transaction verification; it is also providing valuable insights that fuel innovation. Feng stressed the importance of robust data infrastructure to support this shift, noting that Chainbase is building an ecosystem where developers can work with high-quality data to drive more precise applications in the Web3 environment. A significant point of discussion was the intersection of AI and blockchain. Feng noted that the rise of AI has significantly impacted business operations, with blockchain playing a crucial role in ensuring transparency and trust in data. Chainbase addresses this by providing a network that converts raw blockchain data into actionable insights for AI applications, enabling models to better understand and process blockchain data. Feng also highlighted the broader implications of this transformation, predicting that integrating AI with blockchain could shape the future of Web3 applications, creating smarter, more efficient platforms that lower entry barriers for developers. This episode offers a clear view of how data, AI, and blockchain converge, setting the stage for new technological advancements in the Web3 space.

According to Odaily, dappOS has partnered with Berachain to extend its network into the Berachain ecosystem. This collaboration aims to provide core use cases such as application intent interaction, intent assets, and intent transactions to ecosystem applications and users. One of the key features of this integration is the intent assets, which allow users to earn interest on Berachain while seamlessly using these assets in various scenarios, similar to native assets. These scenarios include interactions with decentralized applications (dApps) and transactions involving deposits and withdrawals on exchanges. This development emphasizes a decentralized and non-custodial approach, ensuring users can benefit from interest earnings without compromising on the usability of their assets.

According to Cointelegraph, Circle Internet Financial, the manager of the US Dollar Coin (USDC) stablecoin, has integrated the layer-2 scaling chain Arbitrum into its Web3 infrastructure platform. This integration, announced in a blog post on September 12, aims to enhance the capabilities of USDC-centric programmable wallets, smart contract tooling, and gas-fee abstraction on Arbitrum. Arbitrum, with a total value locked (TVL) of around $2.5 billion, is Ethereum’s largest layer-2 solution, as reported by DefiLlama. The Web3 platform is designed to help developers create seamless in-app wallets that support USDC for various applications, including global payments, e-commerce, and gaming, according to Nikhil Chandhok, Circle’s chief product officer. Circle’s Web3 tooling is already integrated with other blockchain networks such as Avalanche, Ethereum, Polygon PoS, and Solana. This integration is part of Circle’s ongoing efforts to accelerate the adoption of USDC, which competes with Tether’s USDT for market dominance. USDC’s market capitalization stands at approximately $35 billion, significantly lower than USDT’s $118 billion, according to CoinMarketCap. The competition has intensified with the introduction of PayPal’s US dollar-backed stablecoin, PayPal US (PYUSD), which reached a market capitalization of $1 billion in August 2023. In 2023, Circle made USDC available natively on Arbitrum, allowing applications to mint USDC directly on the layer-2 chain without needing to bridge from other chains. Circle also integrated Arbitrum into its cross-chain transfer protocol, enabling free USDC bridging by managing minting and burning across chains. Arbitrum is a crucial platform for Circle due to its status as a central hub for decentralized finance (DeFi) among layer-2 solutions. According to DefiLlama, Arbitrum hosts nearly $4.7 billion worth of stablecoins, which are used in various applications such as lending, decentralized exchanges (DEX), and leveraged perpetual trading. The platform is also gaining traction in tokenized real-world assets (RWA), which could become a multi-trillion dollar market in the future. Recent developments on Arbitrum include Ondo Finance expanding access to its US Dollar Yield Token (USDY) and asset manager Franklin Templeton expanding its FOBXX to the scaling chain. These moves highlight the growing importance of Arbitrum in the blockchain ecosystem.

According to Cointelegraph, decentralized manufacturing network 3DOS has launched its peer-to-peer 3D-printing network on the Sui blockchain. The company, which refers to itself as the 'Uber for 3D-printing,' announced the launch on September 12. The network now includes 79,909 3D printers across more than 120 countries. Founded in 2019, 3DOS operates as a peer-to-peer commodities sharing network. Its protocols and software enable anyone with a compatible 3D printer to accept network requests for print jobs. This model is akin to services like Uber and Rappi, allowing individual owners to provide services within a single ecosystem. John Dogru, the founder and CEO of 3DOS, described the platform as a '3D Operating System' that connects the digital and physical worlds, empowering local producers and reducing waste, inventory, and the carbon footprint associated with international shipping. The 3DOS network distinguishes itself by utilizing digital asset tokens and blockchain technology. The network uses its own digital asset, the 3DOS token, to incentivize creators to upload designs and manufacturers to join the peer-to-peer pool. Creators and engineers can upload their designs for free and potentially earn royalties on individual prints. No fees are charged until a product is ordered for printing. Documents from 3DOS indicate that the company initially considered developing its own blockchain to support its 3D printing network. However, the strategic partnership with Sui offers a layer-1 networking host with low-friction onboarding benefits. Sui’s zkLogin technology, a Web2-to-Web3 bridge protocol, allows users to log in via their Google or Twitch accounts. The Sui team has also been exploring the use of radio waves for blockchain transactions, which could enable connectivity in areas without internet access and provide a failsafe against power and internet outages.

According to Odaily, Circle has announced that its suite of Web3 service products now fully supports the Arbitrum One blockchain. This expansion follows Circle's previous support for several other blockchain networks, including Avalanche, Ethereum, Polygon PoS, and Solana.