As the holiday season brought festivities and cheer, Partisia Blockchain launched the 12 Days of Shipmas. Over the course of 12 days, we unveiled a series of announcements showcasing the future of the Partisia ecosystem. These included technical updates, strategic partnerships, and bold innovations that highlight our vision for building a privacy-first, scalable, and interconnected blockchain ecosystem.
While these announcements reflect significant progress, they are just the beginning—many of the projects and features revealed during Shipmas are poised to launch in 2025, shaping the trajectory of both the Partisia Blockchain ecosystem and the broader Web3 space.
Let’s recap the highlights and explore the implications of these exciting developments.
We kicked off Shipmas with a Fast Track Grant awarded to CryptoFactor for their innovative interchain gateway leveraging Partisia’s MPC technology. This gateway, which connects DeFiChain and Polygon, aims to establish seamless, privacy-preserving cross-chain asset movement.
This initiative positions Partisia Blockchain as a vital hub in the multi-chain DeFi space, enabling developers to unlock liquidity and build cross-chain applications with confidence. Phase 0 of this project focuses on establishing the gateway’s operational foundation, setting the stage for a transformative multi-chain DeFi ecosystem.
Bitcoin holders received exciting news on Day 2: wBTC is now supported as a gas token on Partisia Blockchain. This expands the BYOC (Bring Your Own Coin) feature to include wrapped Bitcoin from the Ethereum network.
Builders and developers can begin leveraging Bitcoin’s liquidity within the Partisia ecosystem, opening up new use cases for wBTC and enhancing interoperability. This is a key step in making Partisia Blockchain a destination for multi-chain projects.
Koala Wallet joined the Partisia ecosystem, enabling users to connect seamlessly to the Partisia browser and Apps via their multi-chain mobile app.
With further integrations planned, Koala Wallet will focus on advanced key management and account security powered by MPC technology. This partnership demonstrates Partisia Blockchain’s commitment to delivering user-friendly, secure experiences for both developers and end-users.
Simplifying onboarding, Transak’s fiat-to-crypto gateway now supports $MPC purchases via multiple payment methods, including bank transfers, Visa, Google Pay, and Apple Pay.
This integration removes a significant barrier to entry for new users and developers, making it easier to access $MPC without relying on centralized exchanges. It’s a foundational step toward driving ecosystem adoption and growth.
Boosty Labs is developing a privacy-first money market protocol on Partisia Blockchain. Phase 1 will focus on assets in the BYOC portfolio, while Phase 2 will integrate MPC technology to provide enhanced privacy for borrowing and lending.
Lending protocols are critical to any thriving DeFi ecosystem. Boosty’s project enhances Partisia’s value proposition by combining interoperability with privacy, attracting both developers and users to build and transact within the network.
Day 6 introduced Sceptre’s liquid staking protocol, scheduled for release in Q2. This protocol allows users to stake $MPC while maintaining liquidity for other activities.
Liquid staking incentivizes participation in the Partisia network while enhancing flexibility and utility. By incorporating BYOC rewards into its design, Sceptre reflects a sophisticated approach to staking economics that benefits both the community and the ecosystem.
We shared more about the upcoming launch of zkCross, the first native DEX on Partisia Blockchain. Built to deliver cross-chain lock swaps with real-time finality and front-running protection, zkCross leverages Partisia’s MPC technology to create a secure and efficient trading experience.
With three initial trading pairs (MPC/USDT, ETH/USDT, and MPC/ETH) planned for launch, zkCross is set to play a central role in Partisia Blockchain’s DeFi ecosystem.
We announced a partnership with TrustSwap to launch Partisia Blockchain’s first token launchpad, offering projects the tools and ecosystem support needed to scale within Web3.
TrustSwap brings a proven track record of facilitating over $1.5 billion in project launches, adding credibility and reach to the Partisia ecosystem. This launchpad will empower developers to bring innovative projects to life.
Day 9 marked the introduction of WalletConnect (ReOwn) integration, simplifying wallet connections and enabling seamless onboarding for users and developers.
By enhancing accessibility, this update supports broader adoption of Partisia Blockchain’s native token and features, fostering an inclusive and user-friendly environment.
VarMeta is developing the first blockchain-powered private auction system for NFTs, leveraging Partisia Blockchain’s MPC technology. This innovation ensures privacy for bids while preventing issues like auction manipulation and front-running.
VarMeta’s private auction system showcases how MPC can extend blockchain’s utility beyond DeFi, addressing real-world challenges in transparency and fairness. It is also a demonstration of how developers can bring Partisia’s privacy features to any blockchain, as VarMeta build this auction platform on Binance Smart Chain.
Day 11 introduced wrapped MPC (wMPC) as a gas payment option, joining wBTC, ETH, USDT, and more.
This update simplifies onboarding and improves the user experience, making Partisia Blockchain even more accessible to developers and participants.
We closed Shipmas with a bang by announcing three major grants:
These grants highlight Partisia Blockchain’s commitment to fostering privacy-first, real-world applications that empower developers and enterprises.
As a bonus announcement, we revealed a partnership with Katara, an AI-powered workflow automation platform. Katara will improve Partisia Blockchain’s developer documentation with AI-enabled workflows and explore using MPC technology to handle confidential data securely.
The 12 Days of Shipmas showcased Partisia Blockchain’s ambitious vision for the future. While many of these announcements are foundations for what’s to come, they highlight the clear trajectory of the ecosystem:
As we step into 2025, the momentum from Shipmas will propel us forward. Together with our partners, developers, and community, we’re shaping a blockchain future built on privacy, scalability, and real-world impact.
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2024 marked a pivotal year for Partisia Blockchain as we transitioned from Beta to a fully operational mainnet and saw the MPC token listed on major foundational exchanges. From onboarding innovative projects to expanding partnerships and refining our core infrastructure, we’ve laid the groundwork for a breakout 2025. The surge in data breaches, coupled with the growing reliance on AI, highlights the critical need for privacy-enhancing technologies.
Read on to catch up on all the updates from 2024.
In March, the $MPC token launched on leading centralized exchanges including KuCoin, Bitfinex, Gate.io, MEXC, BitMart, and Bitrue.
This milestone enabled:
The $MPC token’s robust initial trading volumes underscored the community’s confidence in its potential to empower industries and individuals with privacy-first blockchain solutions.
Kurt Nielsen, President of Partisia Blockchain:
“The overwhelming interest in the MPC token reaffirms our position as an industry leader. Our technology ensures trustless transaction safety without compromising speed, scalability, or interoperability. The MPC token empowers users to shape the future of Web3 while paving the way for transformative innovation.”
Shortly following these MPC listings, we reached a pivotal moment with the transition from Beta Mainnet to a fully operational Mainnet in June. Including:
With the completion of all roadmap items, Partisia Blockchain is positioned to scale privacy-centric web3 solutions globally.
Stay tuned for our updated roadmap in early 2025!
In September, we welcomed Adrienne Youngman as CEO of the Partisia Blockchain Foundation. Adrienne’s extensive experience in global brand strategy and Web3 innovation has already begun to reinvigorate our mission.
Highlights of Adrienne’s Leadership:
Since stepping into her role, Adrienne has been instrumental in:
Her leadership has set a clear course for scaling privacy-first blockchain solutions and driving broader adoption.
2024 underscored the growing importance of Privacy-Enhancing Technologies (PETs) in a world increasingly reliant on sensitive data. With data breaches rising from 447 in 2012 to over 3,200 in 2023, the urgency for privacy-first solutions has never been greater.
Partisia Blockchain’s PETs, like Multi-Party Computation (MPC), enable secure data flows, privacy-preserving AI interactions, and innovative identity solutions all while improving user experience and enabling new features and products.
Since the mainnet launch in June, a number of projects have successfully launched on Partisia Blockchain:
The second half of the year saw increased interest in leveraging Partisia Blockchain’s privacy-first infrastructure. Some of these collaborations include:
With only a week into 2025, we’ve already announced several exciting projects set to launch this year:
These initiatives build on the momentum of 2024, demonstrating the ongoing demand for privacy-first blockchain solutions and paving the way for broader ecosystem growth in 2025.
With many of these projects expected to launch on mainnet in 2025, Partisia Blockchain is positioned to deliver transformative applications across DeFi, real-world asset tokenization, and privacy-first solutions.
“As we begin a New Year, I want to take a moment to thank each of you – our contributors, partners, and community – for your incredible support.
When I joined Partisia Blockchain in September, I was struck by the sophistication of our technology and the immense potential of our mission. My priority has been clear: dramatically accelerating awareness and adoption of this groundbreaking technology.
In 2024, we:
Looking ahead to 2025, the opportunities are huge. Together, we will unlock the full potential of privacy-first blockchain solutions – the next evolution of blockchain technology.”
2024 was a year of progress, partnerships, and purpose for Partisia Blockchain. We are grateful to our community, partners, and contributors who have been instrumental in this journey.
With the momentum of 2024, we enter 2025 with a clear mission: to lead the future of Web3 with scalable, privacy-first solutions.
Stay tuned as we continue to redefine what’s possible in blockchain technology.
Here’s to an extraordinary 2025!
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December was a month of growth, gratitude and groundbreaking milestones for Partisia Blockchain as we celebrated new achievements and strengthened our ecosystem.
This month showcased the culmination of collective efforts, with significant milestones highlighting our commitment to innovation, community engagement, and technological leadership.
From groundbreaking advancements in DeFi and wallet integrations to initiatives that honor our supportive community, we have made strides that solidify our position as a leader in the blockchain space.
Here are the highlights that made this month extraordinary.
Dive into the full details below.
We’re thrilled to announce an additional AirDrop round to reward our most dedicated contributors! Our community is the cornerstone of everything we do, and this top-up reflects our gratitude for your exceptional support.
While our initial distribution rewarded a wide range of participants, we recognized the need to further honor those who went above and beyond. This additional round is our way of ensuring fairness and appreciation.
Key Details:
Don’t miss out! Read the full announcement here.
We’ve also been busy cleaning up our to do’s. From handing our listing competition to compensating our amazing ambassadors on a timely basis, we’ve been working hard to ensure all the promises we made are kept.
We’re excited to welcome Bettina Sosa as Partisia Blockchain’s new Head of Developer Relations! With extensive experience in technology and community building, Bettina is ready to strengthen our developer ecosystem and drive innovation.
Her goals:
Bettina’s vision aligns perfectly with our mission to deliver privacy-preserving and decentralized solutions.
Watch her full interview here: https://youtu.be/w2f-6kW0meM
DeFi is coming to Partisia blockchain! Since June of 2024, we’ve been focused on bringing DeFi to Partisia Blockchain and we are happy to announce our partners that are bringing the key pillars of a DeFi ecosystem on our network.
Koala wallet has now integrated into Browser, using Wallet Connect! We’ve been working hard integrating both Wallet Connect as well as Koala wallet
$MPC token is now onboarded to transak! This means anyone with a simple credit card will now be able to purchase MPC tokens using various onramps that support Transak. First will be zkCross Network’s onramp system, with Koala wallet upcoming next. Check it out at https://global.transak.com/ and see how simple it is to now purchase MPC tokens!
We’ve redoubled our efforts to engage with audiences beyond our existing community by participating in various external channels and events.
Adrienne has been at the forefront, discussing DePIN and the data-driven future alongside AYDO. Additionally, we hosted a session with Bitfinex to kickstart the upcoming trading competition. Meanwhile, Bruce joined a panel to showcase Partisia Blockchain’s MPC-as-a-Service, highlighting its role in bringing Privacy-Enhancing Technologies (PET) to the Cardano ecosystem.
These initiatives underline our commitment to welcoming and engaging with broader communities.
Partisia Blockchain’s Chief of Growth, Shirly Valge, recently represented us at the W3N Conference in Estonia, a premier gathering of future tech minds to network, innovate, and celebrate.
Shirly delivered a compelling keynote on the “Importance of Privacy in Web3 Amidst GDPR,” shedding light on the critical intersection of data privacy and blockchain technology. She also participated in the dynamic panel discussion “Where is DeFi Today?” exploring the current landscape and future potential of decentralized finance.
Partisia Blockchain is proud to contribute to these pivotal conversations driving the future of Web3!
We’ve heard your request for making MPC be available as gas and have now launched the ability to wrap MPC to wMPC and have it usable as gas. This means no more need to bridge other BYOC tokens just to interact on our network. To make things even easier, we have now launched on top a dusting solution where there will be a one time initial dusting of gas to convert MPC to wMPC if you have no gas.
Interacting in Partisia Blockchain has never been easier!
Look for future use of wMPC such as transferring them to the Eth network and having it land on a DEX in the future.
It’s time to celebrate another round of bootstrap rewards! This quarter, we distributed a total of 3.2 million $MPC tokens to our incredible stakers.
This reward period marked a significant step forward as we began automating the bootstrap rewards distribution process, completing the first phase of this functionality. Additionally, we introduced a new node operator voting process. Looking ahead, we aim to fully automate the rewards system in the next quarter, ensuring that computations and distributions happen seamlessly.
With an outstanding 24% APR over the last three months, now is the perfect time to stake your tokens and maximize your rewards!
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