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.
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Ecosystem development in May spanned everything from backend architecture to user-facing dApps. Here’s how it breaks down:
→ Strengthening the foundational rails for DeFi, liquidity, and privacy-preserving applications built with MPC.
→ Extending Partisia Blockchain’s utility across networks, assets, and DeFi primitives.
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
→ May brought changes to Partisia Blockchain staking, browser tools, and node operations, mostly focused on automation, transparency, and better developer control.
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.
Work continues on improving the Partisia Blockchain Browser, with a focus on usability and clarity for everyday users.
Node ops and stakers are seeing expanded tools, from reward automation to manual controls and visibility.
Developer experience (DevEx) continues to mature, with better contract tools and support for more advanced Rust features.
The smart contract playground has also received bug fixes and support for new Rust versions, streamlining everything from concept testing to deployment.
→ 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
This shows how real services can operate on PBC independently, a model that scales to future adopters.
→ PBC Announcement
→ Toppan Press Release (JP)
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
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.
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
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.
→ A moment of stronger visibility, deeper engagement, and clearer community feedback loops.
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:
Topics Discussed
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
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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Listen to All Things Partisia Blockchain AMA – 28th May, 2025
No filters. No softballs. Just straight answers.
Partisia Blockchain held its most open and wide-ranging AMA to date. We scheduled one hour. We stayed for two. We had a lot to discuss with the community after all.
Hosted by Chief Commercial Officer, Yusef Fanous, the session brought together voices from across the core team:
— 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
The conversation ranged from serious topics like grants, adoption strategies, long-term funding, to lighter moments, like the community “catch of the day” moment a week prior, useful for alts that are a bit of pain.
Some tough questions and some unexpected moments from a session that was part retrospective, part reset, and all Partisia.
One of the most commonly discussed themes in our community, and a question pre-submitted for the AMA by Hasi, from Crowd Snap, was this:
“PBC is chasing commercial partnerships, which is good. But most of those big companies are too process-oriented, and deliveries are slow. Why not invest in ecosystem builders with fair grants like stablecoins to encourage development?”
It’s a topic that’s come up often, and one we were glad to address.
Mark pointed to the year-long progress with Toppan, a major identity player in Japan, as an example of patient, high-impact engagement. The goal? Scalable, interoperable identity infrastructure that can be adopted across jurisdictions and regulatory frameworks:
Mark emphasized that while the timelines are longer, enterprise adoption comes with durability, and the potential to bridge into regulatory and cross-border conversations where privacy and compliance are critical.
Mathias reassured the community that grants aren’t being ignored; in fact, Partisia has already supported core infrastructure within DeFi:
These efforts, while quieter than enterprise headlines, are a necessary part of the core DeFI infrastructure and help enable incentive opportunities, like liquid staking, LP pools, and future integrations across DeFi protocols.
“We already spoke to some of the major stablecoin providers… Circle, Tether, and others. Many of them would like to mint natively on Partisia Blockchain. That’s a big engagement, it takes time, and it has to make sense.”
Yusef rounded out the segment by explaining that Partisia’s grant strategy is selective by design, to avoid “grant farming”. We achieve that by asking: does it align with our strategy? Does it use MPC? Does it drive real activity on-chain?
“Grants are tricky. There’s a trend in the industry where projects just hunt grants, but they don’t have anything to do with the chain. They just want quick cash. So what we’ve done is shift it towards grants that are aligned. We ask: does it align with our strategy? Does it have an MPC use case? Does it drive on-chain transactions? Is it part of our infrastructure focus? And if the answer is yes, then we look to support.”
He also hinted at a growing preference from some projects for deeper collaboration over surface-level grants: teams coming to Partisia Blockchain not for quick funding, but for access to tech they can’t find anywhere else, like the key management solution we’ve developed with idOS.
Regardless of where the questions began, liquidity, token unlocks or DeFi traction, many naturally converged around a key focus: on-chain activity. The community is eager to track it, contribute to it, and help accelerate it. The team approached this theme head-on. Peter Frandsen put it bluntly:
“If we can’t drive on-chain activity, everything else is irrelevant. That’s the existential risk.”
Community members like Cryptid, FunnyMoney, and Manny voiced concern over the absence of what they called “the basics”: DEX liquidity, real ecosystem usage, and clearer product visibility.
Yusef Fanous acknowledged the sentiment, but offered a clear perspective by stating that we’re not here to fake volume or wash trade tokens just to create an illusion of activity. We’re doing things the right way, real users, real builders, real infrastructure. And when we market, we want the funnel to land somewhere valuable.
Mathias Glintborg then added product context, reminding the community of the improvements already live (to the block explorer, smart contract playground, delegation tools), and upcoming UX upgrades.
Behind the scenes, initiatives are also underway:
In short: things aren’t stalled, they’re staging. With DeFi rails taking shape and real traction in DID and RWA use cases, the groundwork is actively being laid for the next wave of adoption.
The Foundation is actively progressing in the right direction across all fronts.
The energy of this AMA was driven by one thing: a community that showed up with questions, direct feedback, and expectations.
The team engaged openly, sharing updates, answering tough questions, and aligning with the community on what matters most.
Governance and Token Unlocks?
When community members raised the idea of unlocking vested tokens, or putting the decision to a vote, Peter Frandsen clarified the mechanics behind such a move, emphasizing that it’s not up to the Foundation alone. Any fundamental change would need to go through proper governance procedures, reflecting the true ethos of decentralization.
“It’s not the foundation’s decision. It’s up to the network. But yes, there’s a way to create proposals, and we’ll help you navigate that.”
Improved visibility for node ops around how governance proposals can be initiated, and an open door to help route them through the right channels.
For detailed instructions, you can refer to the documentation here.
Feedback Loops Are Being Formalized
Yusef Fanous outlined his approach for community involvement going forward:
He acknowledged that marketing won’t be aggressive until the product layer can fully absorb attention, but also affirmed his commitment to bottom-up communication.
“If there’s feedback, constructive feedback, we’re happy to receive it. It doesn’t mean it’ll be implemented immediately, but we’ll pass it through the right teams.”
And yes, about that sticker…
A nod to a former contributor whose questionable sock-puppeting was caught mid-chat by Yusef, and immortalized in sticker form.
This AMA wasn’t just a Q&A, it was a long-overdue signal of a shift in approach. A moment that reflected what many in the community have been asking for: open dialogue, honest feedback, and shared direction across the ecosystem.
An inflection point, and the start of doing more of this, together.
The topics ranged wide: tokenomics, privacy education, DEX liquidity, and long-term sustainability. But throughout, the message from the team was consistent: we’ve heard you, and we’re acting.
Community builder projects like CryptoFactor and CrowdSnap took the mic to share what they’ve been working on:
Both projects expressed excitement about the progress being made, highlighting smoother tooling, growing support, and their eagerness to launch products into the Partisia ecosystem. Now it’s over to the community. You can support builders by:
Early traction is a team effort, and your support makes a difference.
Why hasn’t the team launched a DEX themselves? Why not market more aggressively now?
Peter Frandsen and Mark Bungard were clear: regulatory and compliance constraints matter, especially from Europe.
“Deploying a DEX isn’t just a tech decision. It’s a regulatory one. And yes, we’re working with external entities who can move faster in the right jurisdictions.”
Yusef Fanous addressed the recurring call for bigger marketing efforts, framing it around timing and infrastructure:
“Even the best campaign won’t land if the funnel leads nowhere. Our job is to build the surface area first, so when we amplify, it converts. That means focusing on the product and use cases first, but it doesn’t mean staying quiet. In parallel, we’re actively investing in community engagement, co-marketing with partners, and content creation across channels.”
For anyone who tuned into the full two hours, or even just read this far, it’s clear: this AMA marked a shift. Not just in tone, but in how Partisia Blockchain engages with the very people helping build it, our community, our node ops, our early believers.
The conversations weren’t always easy. That’s the point. Real questions were asked. Straight answers were given. And in between memes, critiques, and clarifications, we are building a better environment for a stronger community.
We’re not just building tech. We’re building alignment.
Missed the AMA? You can still catch up here! Stay connected for follow-up content, community workshops, and yes, more stickers.
💬 Still have questions?
We’ve compiled a full FAQ covering every community question from the AMA.
You can find it here on the Community Hub.
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Digital identity (DID) has been a perennial weak link in Web3. Password‑less log‑ins, privacy‑by‑design, and strict compliance frameworks (GDPR, MiCA) have each begun to be solved in isolation, but never together. The idOS and Partisia partnership changes that.
idOS is a chain-agnostic, user-controlled decentralized identity system; Partisia Blockchain supplies a production‑hardened MPC layer that shards and safeguards every private key.
The result is the first fully open, zero‑custody identity stack able to scale from indie dApps to enterprise‑grade deployments.
Thanks to Partisia’s key abstraction, users can manage their idOS data securely without having to download new identity wallet software or remember a password; a simple signature with their wallet of choice will suffice. Partisia will be implemented as a native module within the idOS Storage Network, the L1 blockchain at the heart of idOS. Partisia struck the right balance of security, flexibility, and cost-effectiveness compared to other TSS-MPC providers, and we benefit from their collective decades of cryptography research and implementation leadership.”
Ben Basche, idOS CPO
Millions of wallets, hundreds of blockchains, and still the same awkward dance: copy a seed phrase, re‑upload documents, hope nothing gets lost. Web3 has delivered on transparency but fallen short on reusable privacy‑preserving identity. Every attempt so far has had to juggle three goals that rarely align:
Most solutions pick two and leave a gap. idOS covers usability and compliance, but securing the underlying keys, without adding a central custodian, remained unsolved. That is where Partisia’s fifteen‑year battle‑tested Multi‑Party Computation (MPC) fits in.
idOS is backed and governed by the idOS Consortium, including leading web3 projects like NEAR, Ripple, Arbitrum, and Circle, and serves as the identity layer for apps across multiple chains. Its modular SDK enables developers to integrate reusable, verifiable credentials, streamlining data access management for apps.
Users control their data by granting access via wallet signatures. Credentials are encrypted, reusable, and shared across apps with minimal friction.
Partisia Blockchain brings a production‑grade MPC engine. In practice, it slices every private key into cryptographic shards and distributes them across independent validator nodes. No shard, on its own or in any minority coalition, reveals anything useful. The key is only re-assembled in memory for milliseconds, under quorum, and never lives in a single place.
The net result is the first identity network where:
Traditional custody stores an encrypted key on a server. Lose the server, lose the key.
MPC treats the key like a jigsaw puzzle:
Because Partisia designed its public blockchain around MPC from day one, latency stays low enough for real‑time authentication, a critical point for consumer dApps.
Early pilots with consortium members will stress‑test the stack this summer; public onboarding is slated for Q4 2025.
Once the heavy cryptography is in place, new primitives become trivial, particularly with developments like GODS Network:
Each layer compounds the previous one, nudging web3 closer to a world where identity is flexible and composable, not captive or confined to any single ecosystem
Closed beta with consortium dApps is expected in Q3 2025. This will be followed by the release of the public SDK and docs in Q4 2025 as the early pilots begin stress testing the solution.
For years, decentralised identity talked about self‑sovereignty while leaning on centralised key stores or fragile seed phrases. By merging idOS’s user‑friendly credential system with Partisia’s production‑proven MPC, the partnership turns that rhetoric into concrete infrastructure—one that developers can call with a few lines of code, and that users never need to think about.
If the launch delivers on its roadmap, the bigger win isn’t just safer logins; it’s laying a cryptographic foundation sturdy enough to let identity and privacy finally scale together.
idOS is a decentralized, chain-agnostic identity layer designed to give users control over their data. It allows individuals to create, own, and manage verifiable credentials that can be reused across blockchains and dApps. With privacy and security as core principles, idOS ensures sensitive information stays encrypted and in the user’s control. Developers and enterprises can access compliant identity solutions while minimizing friction and simplifying integration with their modular SDK.
Partisia Blockchain is an innovative data ownership and privacy-preserving layer-1 blockchain built for real-world utility. Combining zero-knowledge proofs and secure multi-party computation (MPC), it empowers developers and enterprises to build decentralized applications with data privacy at the core. From RWAs and digital identity to supply chain and AI, Partisia is driving the next generation of blockchain use cases across web2 and web3 industries.
Our partner announcement can be found here.
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Pioneering a New Era of Trusted, User-Centric Digital Identity
Tokyo, April 2025 – In a world where identity is the gateway to education, work, and daily life, the need for secure, user-controlled, and globally trusted solutions has never been greater. This is magnified by a world that is becoming increasingly more connected and digital. Today, TOPPAN Edge and Partisia announce a groundbreaking partnership and proof-of-concept at the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST), aiming to redefine how digital identity works for students. This solution is a bedrock for digital identity, with applications that can span industries and use cases.
This collaboration is more than a technical integration. It’s a shared vision to bridge the familiar convenience of web2 with the trust, privacy, and interoperability of web3. By combining TOPPAN Edge’s 100+ years’ experience, including a 33% market share in Japanese ID systems, with Partisia’s advanced cryptography and blockchain solutions, the partnership is setting a new standard for privacy-first, decentralized, digital identity (DID).
Japan alone has over 813 universities, 360 of which issue IDs with IC chips (FeliCa). This involves a process that is costly, slow, and increasingly vulnerable to impersonation and fraud. Meanwhile, students already carry NFC-enabled smartphones and are accustomed to seamless, app-based, digital experiences. The challenge is to deliver a digital identity solution that is as easy to use as a tap on your phone, but as secure and private as the most advanced cryptography can provide.
At the same time, global standards are rising. The EU’s eIDAS 2.0 and Japan’s Trusted Web initiative demand solutions that are not only secure and user-centric but also interoperable across borders and compliant with the latest privacy regulations. The answer lies in a hybrid approach: leveraging the best of web2 user experience and web3’s decentralized trust infrastructure.
The OIST pilot brings together the strengths of both partners in a layered, future-proof architecture:
This hybrid model ensures that universities can adopt the system with minimal disruption, while students benefit from privacy, security, and convenience.
A key innovation of this project is the clear division of roles between Partisia Infrastructure (PI) and Partisia Blockchain (PBC):
This architecture not only future-proofs the solution but also positions it for mass adoption, both in Japan and globally.
From June to September 2025, the pilot at OIST will involve up to 50 participants from the incubator facility. While the immediate focus is on access control within a university setting, the broader goal is to lay the groundwork for a scalable, privacy-first digital identity infrastructure.
This proof of concept begins with private issuance and verification to ensure the system functions seamlessly in a controlled environment. It then progresses to integration with Partisia’s public blockchain, the release of a public-facing wallet, and the deployment of an on-chain credential registry.
Crucially, this pilot is not the end state. It’s a critical foundation. The architecture being tested is designed to evolve beyond student IDs and campus access, opening the door to applications in IoT, payment infrastructure, and digital identity systems for employers, healthcare, and beyond. By anchoring this work to the Partisia blockchain, this collaboration supports the long-term goals of Japan’s Trusted Web initiative, offering a decentralized, interoperable solution where user control and privacy are built in from the start.
Key performance indicators include sub-second check-in times, zero false-accepts, and full compliance with GDPR and eIDAS audit requirements. The success of the pilot will be a critical first step in building the next generation of secure, user-centric identity systems.
The potential of this platform extends far beyond student IDs. Future applications include:
By anchoring these use cases on a public blockchain, the solution ensures interoperability, transparency, and long-term trust.
As the ecosystem grows, the Partisia blockchain will play an increasingly vital role in securing and governing digital identities. While the initial focus is on establishing a robust and user-friendly platform, future iterations may include:
These features will not only enhance the utility of Partisia blockchain but also create new opportunities for innovation and value creation.
“By fusing TOPPAN’s proven access-control hardware with Partisia’s privacy tech, we’re making the jump from Web2 convenience to Web3 trust, and setting a new global benchmark.”
Mark Medum Bundgaard, Chief Product Officer, Partisia
“This collaboration lays the foundation for a new data economy where confidential student data can finally be activated without ever being exposed.”
Kurt Nielsen, CEO & Co-founder, Partisia Blockchain
“Japan is embracing blockchain to make identity both secure and user-centric. With Partisia, privacy is built-in from day one.”
Masatoshi Oka, General Manager, ID Business Management Division, TOPPAN Edge
Building on the outcomes of the OIST pilot, the roadmap for this collaboration intends on exploring:
Institutions, developers, and regulators interested in early collaboration can find out more from our presentation at the European Identity & Cloud Conference on May 6, 2025, in Berlin.
TOPPAN Edge is a group company of TOPPAN Holdings, established in Tokyo in 1900. As a leader in digital transformation, security, and integrated solutions, TOPPAN Edge is dedicated to solving corporate and social challenges with cutting-edge approaches, including Hybrid-BPO® and advanced payment services. With a 33% market share in Japanese ID systems, TOPPAN Edge is uniquely positioned to drive the adoption of privacy-first digital identity solutions.
Partisia is a Denmark-based pioneer in privacy-preserving blockchain and secure multi-party computation (MPC). Founded by world leaders in cryptography, Partisia launched the world’s first commercial MPC solution in 2008 and now empowers enterprises and developers to build decentralized applications with privacy at their core.
Privacy isn’t an add-on; it’s in the protocol. Join us as we bring user-centric identity to every corner of the internet.
Partisia Blockchain is an innovative, public, data ownership and privacy-preserving layer-1 blockchain built for real-world utility. Combining zero-knowledge proofs and secure multi-party computation (MPC), it empowers developers and enterprises to build decentralized applications with data privacy at the core. From RWAs and digital identity to supply chain and AI, Partisia is driving the next generation of blockchain use cases across web2 and web3 industries.
Announcements can be found from our partners at Toppan and Partisia below.
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After much anticipation, we’re thrilled to officially announce the public launch of zkCrossDEX, the first decentralized exchange on Partisia Blockchain
Initially available as an exclusive soft launch for our Telegram community towards the end of January, zkCrossDEX has undergone numerous improvements. From backend optimizations to front-end enhancements, here’s how zkCross have refined the platform ahead of today’s public debut:
As of today, zkCrossDEX is battle‑tested but remains in Beta. It is built to learn, adapt, and grow through live usage. Your feedback and insights remain essential. You can provide any bug reports, feedback and queries directly to zkCross via the Help Centre within their DEX application.
Before you read on to learn more about this public launch and what comes next, we’d also like to share Koala Wallet is increasing the accessibility of of our programmable confidentiality omnichain layer. zkCrossDEX, but more to come, all now available at your fingertips through Koala Wallet’s multi-chain mobile wallet.
zkCrossDEX is a foundational infrastructure essential for the growth of Partisia Blockchain’s expanding web3 ecosystem. Here’s why this launch marks a pivotal moment for Partisia:
From launch, zkCrossDEX will offer powerful capabilities:
Please keep in mind that while the platform is fully operational, this launch marks a Beta phase designed to optimize the DEX based on real-world use and continuous feedback.
Joining zkCross as an early adopter is straightforward.
Remember, to pay for transaction fees on Partisia Blockchain, you have the flexibility to use BYOC assets directly or wrap MPC (via Koala Wallet and the Browser.) Koala Wallet’s guide on bridging and gas or paying for transaction fees on Partisia Blockchain is available here.
Here’s how you can get started with Koala Wallet:
*You can onboard assets into Partisia Blockchain in multiple ways currently:
We’re working with zkCross and other relevant partners on increasing accessibility and liquidity. Please bare in mind that high volume transactions will result in high slippage. We highly encourage our community to provide liquidity across the core pairs to support increase depth across zkCrossDEX.
At zkCross, community involvement is paramount. We invite you to:
“zkCrossDEX is a core building block for DeFi on Partisia Blockchain, advancing on-chain liquidity, enhancing confidentiality and cross-chain interoperability”
— Kurt Nielsen, Co-CEO and co-founder, Partisia Blockchain
To celebrate and reward early participation, zkCross will introduce an based incentive program in the near future. Here are some top level info about their program coming soon:
In addition to this, we’ll be looking at the early birds who go and use our Partner’s exchange, with the objective of providing rewards, such as MPC and [REDACTED].
We’re also working closely with the zkCross team to launch subsequent campaigns to draw users and liquidity to Partisia Blockchain.
Look out for more information soon.™️
Today’s public launch is just the start. zkCross is committed to continuous improvement and innovation:
In the coming weeks:
Looking ahead:
Get started now:
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Accessing the power of Partisia Blockchain just got easier.
You can now securely manage your Partisia Blockchain assets directly through the Koala Wallet mobile application. Whether you’re migrating or creating a new wallet, this integration ensures smooth, secure access to our ecosystem directly from your mobile device.
Over recent months, we’ve quietly made strides in bringing Partisia’s groundbreaking technology into everyday applications. A significant milestone in this journey is our integration with Koala Wallet, a multi-chain web3 wallet developed by Eucalyptus Labs.
This practical step is key to increasing real-world and web3 adoption of our blockchain network focused programmable confidentiality.
Web3 users want powerful features without compromising convenience. Our integration with Koala Wallet provides WalletConnect functionality, enabling easy connections on both mobile and desktop views for applications like zkCross DEX. Right now, you can seamlessly add liquidity and swap MPC and other BYOC assets directly within Koala Wallet.
Koala Wallet has recently introduced private key import functionality, making account migration from other wallets straightforward. Easily migrate your existing accounts and begin managing your assets on the most advanced wallet within our network.
No more waiting to return to your desktop to transact. With Koala Wallet, experience secure cross-chain trading and interactions wherever you are. Plus, its built-in explorer and dApp browser enable direct access to your favorite applications without leaving the app.
You can read more about the steps to importing your existing accounts by clicking here. You are also easily able to bridge any BYOC assets or wrap MPC directly within Koala Wallet – watch Koala Wallet’s video walkthrough for a quick demo.
Integrations like these are part of our broader effort to enhance Partisia Blockchain’s accessibility. By connecting with more wallets and platforms, we significantly reduce barriers to ecosystem entry.
Koala Wallet helps us reach not only seasoned web3 enthusiasts but also a rapidly growing community of mobile-first crypto adopters interested in confidentiality and performance.
Additionally, this collaboration opens doors for potential future initiatives with Eucalyptus Labs, further enriching our ecosystem.
Further in-app features will be released over time, but for now, we encourage all of our community to download Koala Wallet, explore its capabilities, and provide feedback. Your insights are crucial as we continue refining and expanding our ecosystem.
This integration is just the start of our mission to make privacy-first, interoperable blockchain technology available to everyone, everywhere.
Partisia Blockchain is a privacy-preserving, layer-one blockchain designed for real-world utility. By combining zero-knowledge proofs and secure multi-party computation (MPC), we empower developers and businesses to build decentralized apps with confidentiality at their core. From Real-World Assets (RWAs) and digital identity to supply chain and AI applications, Partisia Blockchain is leading the next generation of blockchain innovation across web2 and web3 sectors.
Partisia Blockchain x Koala Wallet: Bringing Programmable Confidentiality to Mobile.
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Digital Battery Passport
Madrid, Spain – April 23, 2025 –At MOTORTEC Madrid, Partisia Blockchain today unveiled its groundbreaking Digital Battery Passport, a blockchain-enabled solution coupled with programmable confidentiality technology, co‑developed with TERA Batteries, DuoKey and Quantum Brand Protection (QBP).
Built for full compliance with EU Battery Regulation 2023/1542 (effective February 2027), this industry‑defining decentralized system fuses upgradeable NFTs, multi-party computation (MPC) key‑management and tamper‑proof physical authentication to accelerate sustainable circular‑economy models in the battery sector.
This Digital Battery Passport brings the following, to an entire continental economic area (Europe):
Kurt Nielsen, co-CEO & co-founder, Partisia Blockchain also added,
“By tokenizing batteries on Partisia blockchain, we are enabling new circular economy business models. The immutable and transparent nature of blockchain technology ensures that data integrity is maintained throughout the battery’s entire lifecycle, from manufacturing through repurposing and recycling.”
TERA Batteries, a European manufacturer of lithium-ion batteries that produces energy storage and mobility solutions with a strong focus on sustainability. Their involvement brings credibility and industry insights to the collaboration. With a direct connection to evolving battery regulation and recycling challenges, they provide a crucial link between compliance objectives and real-world application.
“Our Digital Battery Passport not only meets regulatory requirements but also provides meaningful value throughout the battery lifecycle. This collaboration brings together best-in-class technologies to deliver a secure, transparent and compliant solution for battery manufacturers.”
– David Santiago, CEO, TERA Batteries
DuoKey, a leading enterprise security provider specializing in key management and Multi-Party Computation (MPC). Its cryptographic infrastructure protects sensitive business and industrial data, allowing organizations to compute encrypted information without exposing underlying values. DuoKey ensures that battery passport data remains secure, verifiable and importantly auditable.
“The combination of DuoKey’s Multi-Party Computation technology with Partisia’s privacy-preserving blockchain creates an unparalleled security framework for managing battery data. This ensures that sensitive data remains protected while still enabling full regulatory verification”
– Nagib Aouini, CEO, DuoKey
Quantum Brand Protection (QBP) delivers cutting-edge anti-counterfeiting and authentication technologies. Their proprietary Q-Stamp system connects physical products to digital records through their tamper-proof QR codes. By providing secure markers for each battery, QBP ensures physical traceability and lifecycle authentication even in offline or recycling environments.
“This innovation provides durable, physical tamper-resistant authentication throughout the battery’s entire lifecycle, including recycling and refurbishing stages.”
– Dr. Nasser Hefiana, CEO of Quantum Brand Protection
Partisia Blockchain is next-gen public blockchain engineered for trust, privacy and speed-of-light finalization. It’s the first to combine secure multiparty computation with zero-knowledge processes and confidential smart contracts at scale, enabling a web3 with programmable confidentiality.
Maintained and developed by a Swiss Foundation, Partisia Blockchain provides the open-source infrastructure which underpins and enables the confidentiality components of the Digital Battery Passport.
This partnership provides a solution that enables stakeholders to meet and exceed the requirements of the EU Battery Regulation, whilst also opening the door to entirely new business use cases. This allows batteries to be tracked, monitored, verified and traded across different markets with reliable data baked in. It not only ensures that companies are compliant but helps manufacturers and recycling organizations unlock value from products that were previously difficult to trace. A key step in both the automotive industry and broader applications to supply chain management.
Our public blockchain network provides the following:
Live demonstrations of the Battery Digital Passport will be available at the TERA Batteries booth at MOTORTEC Madrid from April 23 to 26, 2025.
The TERA NOMAD 3R portable power station, identified with its digital passport, will be showcased, giving attendees the opportunity to experience the potential of the applied technology, which anticipates the 2027 regulatory deadline.
With this passport, we’ve proven that blockchains can be both confidential and transparent. This passport is the first real‑world asset use case that delivers on that vision at scale, transforming how regulated industries can approach compliance and sustainability simultaneously.”For more information please visit Duokey’s Medium blog here.
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Last week, we held a GODS Network Community Call, where we explored the new transformative, subscription-based, cross-chain messaging protocol being built on Partisia Blockchain. It was a lively session with great questions from the community, and some interesting insights from the team. We’ve pulled together a handy summary of the key Q&As from the call below.
Prefer to listen in? We’ve got you covered, the full audio is below so you can catch every detail in your own time.
Attendance:
Yusef Fanous – Chief Commercial Officer (Host)
Kurt Nielsen – Co Founder/ Co CEO
Peter F Frandsen – Co Founder/ Co CEO
Mathias Glintborn – Chief Product Officer
What is GODS Network?
GODS Network is a secure, subscription-based messaging protocol designed specifically for web3. It allows developers to easily subscribe to blockchain data from multiple chains and seamlessly integrate that data into their applications without having to build or maintain complex infrastructure. This is especially beneficial for AI agents, token bridges, Decentralized Finance (DeFi), and Decentralized Identity (DID) applications that require reliable, real-time, cross-chain data.
To put it simply, think of GODS Network as an RSS feed for blockchain data, but one that is verified, real-time, and designed for decentralized applications.
Why was GODS Network created separately from Partisia Blockchain?
There were three main reasons for establishing GODS Network as a separate entity:
What makes GODS Network more secure than traditional bridges?
Security is at the core of GODS Network’s architecture. Built on Partisia Blockchain,which leverages advanced Multiparty Computation (MPC), a privacy-preserving technology that ensures secure data handling. In contrast to many traditional bridges (which have been the target of multi-billion dollar hacks), GODS Network incorporates transparent operations, timely message delivery, and active risk monitoring.
This proactive approach not only avoids common vulnerabilities but also ensures that users and developers can trust the reliability of cross-chain messaging.
How is this different from other protocols like LayerZero or Wormhole?
While projects like LayerZero and Wormhole have made strides in cross-chain communication, GODS Network takes a more open and flexible approach. Rather than offering predefined endpoints, it allows developers to subscribe to any Web3 data source. It’s also general-purpose, not limited to specific use cases like token bridging.
Its architecture is better aligned with emerging Web3 markets, particularly in sectors such as Real World Assets (RWA), AI-driven applications, DeFi platforms, and decentralized identity systems.
What’s the impact of GODS Network on Partisia Blockchain and the $MPC token?
GODS Network acts as a powerful adoption driver for the Partisia Blockchain ecosystem. Every time a cross-chain message is processed, it generates transaction activity on the public blockchain, increasing overall throughput.
Additionally, GODS Network node operators will be required to stake wrapped $MPC tokens, which enhances the token’s utility. This increased demand for $MPC helps strengthen the overall network economy and encourages deeper engagement with Partisia as a Web3 infrastructure layer.
How is it different from existing interoperability mechanics provided for by Partisia Blockchain like BYOC?
BYOC (Bring Your Own Coin) allows users to bring tokens from other chains onto Partisia Blockchain and use them natively. It’s focused on moving value across chains.
In contrast, GODS Network is focused on moving data. It’s a lightweight, flexible solution for cross-chain messaging that extends beyond financial transactions. While BYOC is deeply integrated into Partisia’s economic model, GODS Network broadens the scope by enabling a wider range of Web3 applications.
Who are the node operators on GODS Network?
Initially, nodes will be run by GN Solutions and a small group of trusted partners. These operators will be bound by strict Service Level Agreements (SLAs) to ensure reliability, performance, and data integrity.
While full decentralization isn’t the immediate focus, there is potential for expansion as the network grows and matures. There is a potential for existing PBC node operators, as well as immediate benefits to PBC node operators through more transactions on chain through the existing fee share model.
Is there a GODS Network token?
No, there is no new token associated with GODS Network. Instead, it follows a revenue-sharing model based on subscription fees. These fees are used in two main ways; a portion is allocated to cover gas costs across the various integrated chains. The remainder is distributed between GN Solutions and the node operators, creating a sustainable ecosystem without diluting value through new token issuance.
When is it going live?
GODS Network is already live on testnet, with a more public-facing version expected in the next month. Developers and projects interested in building on the protocol are encouraged to reach out now and get early access. Find out more about GODS Network here.
What’s the benefit to $MPC holders?
GODS Network directly contributes to the utility and value of the $MPC token in several ways:
What’s the long-term vision?
The long-term vision is to build a usable, scalable, and privacy-preserving environment. By enabling secure, real-time messaging across Layer 1 and Layer 2 chains, GODS Network will help unify the fragmented blockchain landscape.
At its core, the mission is to give users control over their data and interactions through secure, private-by-default infrastructure that’s interoperable across ecosystems.
Who’s already using or interested in GODS Network?
While specific names haven’t been disclosed yet, early partnerships are forming across a range of sectors. These include:
These use cases reflect the versatility and broad appeal of GODS Network’s architecture.
Community Questions
“Is this a distraction from Partisia?”
No, GODS network is not a distraction, it’s an amplifier. It has been built as a strategic extension to increase user adoption, drive transactions, and generate real-world utility for the Partisia Blockchain.
“Are the founders moving on?”
Absolutely not. The founding team is doubling down on their commitment. GODS Network reflects their continued investment in growing the ecosystem.
“How do $MPC holders benefit?”
Through increased usage of the blockchain, more staking opportunities, and growing demand for the token driven by GN activity.
Conclusion:
GODS Network isn’t a competing chain, it’s a powerful Web3 enabler built on Partisia Blockchain. It enhances adoption, security, and cross-chain interoperability while boosting the utility of the $MPC token. By helping developers access and subscribe to real-time blockchain data, it positions Partisia Blockchain at the heart of the decentralized future.
About Partisia Blockchain
Partisia Blockchain is a cutting-edge, privacy-preserving layer-1 blockchain built for real-world utility. Combining zero-knowledge proofs and secure multi-party computation (MPC), it empowers developers and enterprises to build decentralized applications with data privacy at the core. From DeFi and digital identity to supply chain and AI, Partisia is driving the next generation of blockchain use cases across all industries.
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In a thriving blockchain ecosystem, clarity and synergy are paramount. Our multi-entity design ensures that each organization contributes unique expertise while remaining laser-focused on strengthening the public blockchain.
This approach—where independent companies collaborate under the governance of Partisia Blockchain Foundation (PBF)—is a proven model seen in other blockchain ecosystems, such as Cardano’s relationship with the Cardano Foundation, IOHK, and EMURGO.
By upholding financial independence, robust governance, and a shared commitment to the success of PBF, we guarantee that every initiative ultimately serves the Partisia Blockchain community—driving adoption, innovation, and long-term success for the public network.
To provide a clear understanding of how these entities work together, here is a high-level breakdown of their roles:
Each of these companies operates independently but plays a distinct role in strengthening the public blockchain ecosystem under the governance of PBF. Below, we provide a more comprehensive overview of their contributions and governance structures.
At the core of the ecosystem is the Partisia Blockchain Foundation (PBF), a Swiss non-profit entity responsible for governing the public blockchain’s development, adoption strategy, and ecosystem growth. The foundation is the guardian of the public blockchain, ensuring that it remains open-source, transparent, and accessible for developers, enterprises, and the broader web3 community.
PBF was established in 2020, following an extensive regulatory process to ensure compliance with Swiss financial authorities and alignment with utility token regulations. This regulatory foundation remains a key pillar of the project’s long-term legitimacy and governance.
PBF follows a strict governance model, supervised by the Swiss ESA and is subject to rigorous audits and financial oversight. It operates under a locked-purpose structure, meaning its funds can only be used to develop, promote, and bring the public Partisia Blockchain to market.
The development of Partisia Blockchain dates to March 2017, when the first lines of code were written by Partisia Infrastructure (PI). PI played a critical role in shaping both the technical architecture and regulatory framework, ensuring compliance with Swiss utility token regulations. The early development efforts culminated in Version 1.7, which was acquired and open-sourced by PBF in October 2020, leading to the public release of Version 2 in January 2021.
The Foundation plays a crucial role in strategic planning, ensuring that the blockchain evolves in line with its mission. The original roadmap was set out in the whitepaper, with a yearly roadmap review that is subject to quarterly replanning. The latest iteration was a 6-month roadmap, completed in January 2025.
Although independent companies like PI and GN Solutions (GN or GODS Network), contribute to blockchain development, PBF remains the governing entity, ensuring that public blockchain progress remains transparent, decentralized, and independent from private interests. As governance continues to evolve, efforts are underway to explore more community-driven governance models.
While PBF remains the central governing entity of the public blockchain, several independent companies contribute technical expertise, adoption strategies, and infrastructure. Below, we outline their roles and how they align with PBF’s mission.
Partisia Infrastructure (PI) is an independent Danish company specializing in blockchain solutions, encryption, and privacy-preserving cryptography. However, its role in the ecosystem goes beyond enterprise applications—it has been a driving force behind the technical foundation of the public blockchain since its inception.
Partisia Infrastructure (PI) is the dedicated core developer team and technological brain trust behind the public blockchain. With over a decade of expertise in advanced cryptography, multi-party computation (MPC), and blockchain technologies, PI played a pivotal role in shaping the public blockchain’s whitepaper, regulatory framework, and token classification. As part of a larger group of independent Partisia companies that existed long before the blockchain’s launch, PI operates independently, generating its own revenue through private-sector contracts and projects ranging from quantum computing security to MPC-based key management (via Sepior, now a Blockdaemon company).
PI was responsible for building the core mainnet protocol, leveraging its deep cryptographic expertise to ensure a secure, scalable foundation for the blockchain. This work was delivered at a heavily discounted rate, underscoring PI’s commitment to the success of the public blockchain.
Since then, PI has remained the core development company behind the public blockchain, responsible for:
Beyond development, PI also plays a key role in enterprise adoption, acting as a go-to-market (GTM) partner for businesses transitioning to web3. By working with enterprises on private blockchain solutions, PI is often able to guide them toward the public blockchain, increasing on-chain activity and adoption.
Despite its involvement in development and enterprise solutions, PI operates independently from PBF, with strict governance ensuring that no public blockchain funds are used for private enterprise projects.
GODS Network is a Swiss-based entity established by Partisia Group—the same company that owns Partisia Infrastructure. It was created to solve a major challenge in web3: fragmentation across blockchain ecosystems.
By acting as an interoperability layer built directly on Partisia’s public blockchain, GODS Network connects disparate blockchains into a unified, seamless infrastructure, allowing data and transactions to flow across networks effortlessly.
At its core, GODS Network functions as a decentralized data subscription layer, enabling any smart contract on any blockchain to publish and subscribe to data across chains. This removes the silos between EVM and non-EVM blockchains, making decentralized applications more accessible and functional. The integration also enables Partisia’s public blockchain to provide privacy-preserving computation as a commodity across multiple chains, offering a unique value proposition in the web3 ecosystem.
While GODS Network is built by Partisia Infrastructure, it operates as a completely independent entity. It receives no funding or grants from Partisia Blockchain Foundation (PBF), ensuring a clear financial separation between GODS Network and the foundation. However, there is close collaboration between GN and PBF on business development, ensuring that GODS Network’s innovations directly drive adoption for the public blockchain.
One of the most significant benefits of GODS Network is that any use of its interoperability features will generate on-chain transactions on Partisia Blockchain. This means that while GODS Network operates independently, its success directly contributes to network activity and revenue generation for Partisia Blockchain node operators. By bridging blockchains and enabling seamless cross-chain transactions, GODS Network is positioned to be a key driver of Partisia Blockchain’s adoption in the broader web3 space.
PBC Apps is a Cayman Islands-based company founded by Brian Gallagher, a former co-founder and previous member of the Foundation Council. As part of the natural evolution of the ecosystem, Brian stepped away from day-to-day involvement with the foundation, shifting his focus to external adoption initiatives outside of PBF.
Originally, PBC Apps played a key role in driving early web3 adoption on Partisia Blockchain, leveraging its expertise to support ecosystem growth and infrastructure development.
The company was engaged in an arm’s length development agreement to build and maintain core ecosystem tools, including the initial explorer and Parti Wallet, which was—until recently—the only available wallet in the Partisia ecosystem.
Over time, the blockchain has expanded beyond a single provider, introducing new wallet solutions and enabling broader developer participation.
Today, PBC Apps operates entirely independently from the foundation and receives no further payments from PBF, originally required to build core infrastructure like wallets. It functions as a third-party service provider, just like any other independent vendor in the ecosystem, with no exclusivity or preferential treatment. This transition reflects the maturity of the public blockchain ecosystem, moving towards a more decentralized and competitive infrastructure landscape.
Ensuring strong governance and alignment between all companies in the ecosystem is a key priority for the Partisia Blockchain Foundation (PBF). The focus is not just on legal compliance, but on ensuring that every entity involved operates in a way that benefits the public blockchain and serves the long-term vision of the ecosystem.
From the very beginning, PBF was designed with a governance structure that prioritizes independence and accountability. Before the foundation was formally established, the co-founders worked extensively with Swiss regulators to ensure that the blockchain’s design met Utility token regulatory standards. This regulatory groundwork—combined with the development of the initial network version and the publication of the whitepaper—laid the foundation for how PBF would be structured.
To ensure that development efforts remained aligned with the public blockchain’s success, arms-length agreements were put in place with both Partisia Infrastructure and PBC Apps. These agreements were carefully structured and reviewed by an independent third party, ensuring that any services provided by external entities adhered to market standards and fair governance principles.
As PBF continues to evolve, governance remains an area of active development and refinement. The foundation operates under strict Swiss ESA supervision, undergoing annual audits that have consistently resulted in high compliance rankings with no critical issues. However, beyond regulatory adherence, the real measure of good governance is whether the relationships between entities in the ecosystem ultimately benefit the public blockchain and its stakeholders.
Instead of forcing a premature shift toward decentralized governance, the focus will remain on ensuring that the right governance mechanisms are in place to support the blockchain’s long-term success. As part of this commitment, the foundation’s council is actively exploring options to move toward a more community-centric governance model, including community representation on the council and a DAO model. These avenues would ensure that the public blockchain’s governance becomes more decentralized, balanced, and inclusive, with stronger representation from the community.
While the governance structure will continue to evolve over time, these options aim to strengthen transparency, accountability, and community involvement in decision-making. Should a clear route, requirement, and environment for these ideas arise in the future, it will be driven by community demand rather than imposed as a governance model for its own sake.
Governance improvements will be introduced gradually, ensuring that shifts toward decentralization are well-planned and beneficial to the network.
The Partisia Blockchain Foundation (PBF) is committed to building a sustainable, high-impact public blockchain. The separation of roles and responsibilities allows each organization to focus on its core strengths, ensuring that PBF remains dedicated to governance, adoption, and ecosystem growth while benefiting from technical expertise, interoperability advancements, and infrastructure contributions from aligned entities.
The public blockchain remains at the centre of this ecosystem, and PBF continues to explore opportunities to evolve its governance model to increase community involvement.
Partisia Blockchain is entering a new phase of growth, accountability, and execution, and we are excited to move forward together with the community toward a stronger, more decentralized future.
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