Where We’re At

This month, we’ve got a bonus update, combining both May and April’s developments, which brought meaningful activity across key areas, from builder progress and infrastructure updates to increased visibility and engagement.


Staking rewards are now distributed weekly, a shift from the previous quarterly cycle. The process is now automated, simplifying how rewards are paid moving forward.

zkCross is live on mainnet, with a major upgrade on the way. The upcoming release will introduce a streamlined UI, improved liquidity flows, and built-in migration tools. In the meantime, users can already explore the DEX, including how to add liquidity, swap assets, and navigate the current interface.

→How to Use zkCrossDEX on Partisia: A Step-by-Step Guide to Cross-Chain Swaps

Meanwhile, teams like  Sceptre and CrowdSnap continued progressing toward the mainnet and expanded real-world development.

And Messari, one of the most influential research firms in crypto, published a full-length report on what they call Privacy 2.0 and DeCC (Decentralized Confidential Compute), highlighting Partisia Blockchain as a leader in an important evolution within web3, where computation itself becomes private, not just transactions.

Here’s an excerpt from the report: privacy isn’t just about hiding transfers anymore, it’s about making computation confidential by default. MPC, ZK, FHE, and other cryptographic tools are forming the basis for a new layer of infrastructure.

Partisia was featured as the only live L1 using MPC at the base execution layer.

If you’re here, you’re early.

→ Read the report

We also hosted a two-hour community AMA, a wide-ranging session that reflected strong engagement and set the stage for more structured formats ahead.

Speaking of the community. May was also the month of the “catch of the day” sticker. A quick moment in Telegram, where a suspicious alt got called out by a team member, turned into a meme, then a sticker, then a bit of lore. No roadmap required.

→ Not in Telegram yet? That’s where a lot unfolds in real time.

→ Join Our Community

What Builders Shipped

Ecosystem development in May spanned everything from backend architecture to user-facing dApps. Here’s how it breaks down:

Ecosystem Project Developments

→ Strengthening the foundational rails for DeFi, liquidity, and privacy-preserving applications built with MPC.

  • zkCross
    Preparing for its V2 release and upcoming airdrop. Updates included:

    • Contracts (Testnet): oracle interfaces, LP-token locking logic, migration hooks from v1 to v2
    • Backend: caching improvements and migration endpoints
    • Frontend: UI polish, smart caching, and a “Migrate My Liquidity” modal to guide users forward
  • Boosty Labs
    Boosty’s lending protocol is code-complete. Final deployment awaits updated oracle pricing logic from zkCross.
  • Sceptre
    Liquid staking protocol moved toward mainnet testing. The team finalized bot logic, locked down the UI for closed testing, and is collaborating on a GTM strategy, including potential incentives via zkCross.

Our Builders

→ Extending Partisia Blockchain’s utility across networks, assets, and DeFi primitives.

CryptoFactor

  • What’s Happening:
    Their Interchain Mesh has processed over 30,000 testnet transactions to validate execution and consensus, cGas cross-asset payments, oracle modules, cAssets, and explorer UI.
  • What’s Next:
    A beta rollout to mainnet is expected in early June. Notably, cMPC (Partisia’s token as a cAsset) has been proposed as a Layer 1 asset on DeFiChain, enabling it to be used as loan collateral in other ecosystems.
  • Why It Matters:
    This expands the real-world utility of MPC tokens beyond Partisia’s borders, bringing interoperability and collateral value into play.

Koala Wallet 

  • What’s Happening:
    Koala Wallet now supports Partisia Blockchain on both iOS and Android, the first third-party wallet integration built specifically for mobile. Users can now create, manage, and interact with Partisia accounts directly from their phone. This includes staking, dApp access, and MPC-compatible wallet flows, no desktop needed.
  • Who’s Doing What
    • Koala Wallet manages the interface, storage, and mobile user experience
    • PBC ensures compatibility for staking and smart contract usage
  • Why It Matters
    This simplifies onboarding and increases accessibility for users who want to engage with the ecosystem from mobile, particularly in markets where desktop access is limited.

→ Koala Integration Blog

CrowdSnap

  • What’s Happening:
    Launched its mainnet survey platform with privacy features.
  • What’s Next:
    Currently developing a Proof of Humanity gate to improve data integrity, early PoC expected soon.
  • Why It Matters:
    CrowdSnap showcases how MPC can enable private, trustable data collection, where sensitive inputs remain hidden, but verified outcomes are still usable on-chain.

You can support builders by:

– Following them on X: zkCross, Boosty Labs, Sceptre, CryptoFactor, Koala Wallet, CrowdSnap
– Website: zkCross, Boosty Labs, Sceptre, CryptoFactor, Koala Wallet, CrowdSnap
– Sharing and amplifying their work across your own networks

Core Protocol & Platform Updates

→ May brought changes to Partisia Blockchain staking, browser tools, and node operations, mostly focused on automation, transparency, and better developer control.

Staking Rewards Now Running on Autopilot

Staking rewards are now issued weekly, replacing the previous quarterly cycle. The first round of weekly staking rewards has been distributed, covering Week 144 (ending March 2nd).

The process is automated, no intervention is required from node operators. Rewards are finalized each Sunday, with payout transactions executed by the Partisia team.

  • Rewards are being paid weekly, with 1–3 days between each batch until all missed weeks are caught up.
  • By default, rewards are sent to the wallet that did the staking, but node operators and delegators can now assign a separate reward account.
    • This can be useful for operational security, tax segregation, or multisig structures.
    • The change is made by calling a smart contract function (set_reward_account()), and only applies to future payouts.
      → Full instructions here
  • Want to see it in action?
    • The first automated payout transaction shows rewards sent to multiple delegators in MPC, with timestamps, wallet hashes, and amounts available for full verification on-chain.

Browser Updates: More Transparent Token Activity

Work continues on improving the Partisia Blockchain Browser, with a focus on usability and clarity for everyday users.

  • You can now explicitly select MPC nodes when deploying an MPC contract.
  • BYOC (Bring Your Own Coin) activity, such as deposits and movements, is now visible in the asset history view, increasing transparency and auditability.
  • Backend tweaks improved speed, UX, and governance display accuracy.
  • A Banking Overview Phase 3 is on the roadmap, aiming to give more detailed breakdowns of rewards, gas use, and MPC token flows.

Node Operator & Delegation Tools

Node ops and stakers are seeing expanded tools, from reward automation to manual controls and visibility.

  • Oracle Rotation Unlocked: Delegators can now rotate expired oracle associations, allowing them to unlock staked tokens even if the original operator is inactive.
  • ZK Registry Cleanup: Non-block-producing nodes have been removed, ensuring only active operators are eligible for zk contract assignments.
  • Auto-Accept Delegations: Node operators can set thresholds for auto-accepting delegated tokens up to a chosen cap.

Dev Tools & Playground Enhancements

Developer experience (DevEx) continues to mature, with better contract tools and support for more advanced Rust features.

  • Enhanced CLI support and more stable testing environments
  • Support for AVL Tree/Set structures
  • GitHub mirrors opened up for easier public contribution

The smart contract playground has also received bug fixes and support for new Rust versions, streamlining everything from concept testing to deployment.

Ecosystem Collaborations & Strategic Integrations

→ In parallel with progress across our builder ecosystem, May also brought enterprise pilots, product delivery for identity protocols, and solutions that support regulatory requirements.

Toppan: A Real-World Digital Identity Pilot Built on Partisia Blockchain

Toppan is a major Japanese multinational with over $10B in annual revenue, and with a long history in security printing, identity systems, and digital infrastructure. They provide ID solutions for both governments and enterprises across Asia and Latin America.

In May, Toppan announced a digital identity pilot in collaboration with Partisia Infrastructure (PI) and Partisia Blockchain (PBC). Launching at Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University (OIST), a Japanese university, this June. The pilot aims to deliver privacy-preserving digital student credentials.

What’s Being Built
Students will receive credentials (e.g. enrollment confirmation, qualifications) they can share securely,  without exposing sensitive personal data. The design uses zero-knowledge proofs and MPC key management, handled entirely on-chain.

Who’s Doing What

  • Partisia Infrastructure is responsible for deploying and operating the identity solution
  • Partisia Blockchain provides the blockchain and cryptographic infrastructure beneath it

This shows how real services can operate on PBC independently, a model that scales to future adopters.

→ PBC Announcement
→ Toppan Press Release (JP)

idOS: Privacy-Based Access Control for Web3 Identity

idOS is a decentralized identity protocol for managing encrypted data and cross-chain credentials. In May, the team began integrating Partisia’s MPC-based key management into their access layer.

What’s Being Built
Instead of storing data on-chain or relying on static keys, idOS will use MPC to dynamically decrypt only what a user consents to share, and only for the intended app.

Who’s Doing What

  • idOS is building the identity protocol and user-facing profile infrastructure
  • Partisia Blockchain provides the privacy-preserving access layer via MPC-based key control
  • Both are active members of the idOS Consortium, alongside ecosystem leaders like Circle, Ripple, NEAR, and Polygon Labs.

Why It Matters

This reflects real product-market fit for decentralized identity, something many DID frameworks have failed to prove. This partnership isn’t limited to technical integration, it places Partisia at the heart of a growing ecosystem for self-sovereign identity. By bringing MPC to the protocol level, Partisia helps make sensitive data programmable, cross-chain, and access-controlled, without depending on centralized storage or key-sharing models.

→ Partnership Blog

Battery Passport: Private Supply Chain Compliance

A new pilot launched in collaboration with TERA Batteries, DuoKey, and Quantum Brand Protection (QBP) is exploring how to meet EU sustainability requirements without disclosing proprietary vendor data.

What’s Being Built
This “Battery Passport” system validates claims (e.g. material origin, recycling compliance) using MPC proofs, keeping internal data private while meeting audit needs.

Who’s Doing What

  • Supply chain partners provide the raw and validated data
  • Partisia Blockchain handles private verification and MPC computations

Why It Matters
It shows how MPC can enable regulatory compliance with enterprise-grade solutions without requiring vendors to expose sensitive competitive information, a key blocker in B2B adoption.

→ Project Blog

Community, Content & Coverage

→ A moment of stronger visibility, deeper engagement, and clearer community feedback loops.

Community AMA: Everything from grants, adoption strategies, long-term funding, builder incentives, and the future of the GODS Network.

Scheduled for one hour, the session ran closer to two, a reflection of the range of questions and engagement across the community.

Hosted by Chief Commercial Officer Yusef Fanous, the AMA brought together:

  • Peter Frandsen, Co-CEO of both Partisia Blockchain Foundation and Partisia Infrastructure
  • Mark Bungard, CPO at Partisia Infrastructure
  • Mathias Glintborg, Head of Product at PBC

 Topics Discussed

  • Grant direction and ecosystem alignment
  • Staking rewards and funding runway
  • Adoption strategy across DeFi and enterprise
  • Governance mechanics and token unlock proposals

Telegram Moment of Appreciation

A few days before the AMA, a Telegram exchange surfaced an alt account moment, which quickly became the “Catch of the Day” sticker. It got a nod during the AMA, capturing something of the current community rhythm: direct, participatory, and not without humor.

What’s Next

The AMAs will continue, alongside follow-ups, builder sessions, and more structured ways to surface questions and close feedback loops across the ecosystem.

→ All Things Partisia Blockchain AMA Recap
→ Read the Full FAQ Summary on the Community Hub

Media Highlights

Messari Research Coverage
Partisia Blockchain was featured in a full-length Messari report on Decentralized Confidential Computing, recognized as the only live L1 using MPC at the base layer.

Toppan Pilot Coverage
The university pilot announcement was picked up by multiple Japanese and Web3 outlets, including Toppan’s own newsroom.

Koala Wallet Integration
Supported by blog coverage and a community campaign around mobile access and wallet features.

Battery Passport Launch
Coverage focused on sustainability tech and MPC compliance, featured across LinkedIn partner networks.

→ Messari Report
→ Toppan Press
→ Koala Wallet Integration
→ Battery Passport Launch

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