March 2025 update

March 2025 update

We’re excited to share the latest developments, achievements, and ongoing initiatives from March 2025, marking progress on our mission to become the leading platform for interoperable, omnichain data privacy. Here’s a full breakdown of the most important highlights across tech, ecosystem, and marketing:

TLDR: Highlights

Q1 Roadmap Delivered: 

  • Major milestones completed across the Browser and blockchain—staking upgrades, node registry cleanup, off-chain execution, and improved token flow visibility. 
  • Only Arithmetic MPC remains (now rescheduled for Q2 close/early Q3), as we prioritized delivery of WASM Off-Chain Engine which is key for builders.

Foundation Laid for Scale: 

  • Technical, UI, and infrastructure enhancements remove friction and improve reliability—critical groundwork for broader adoption.

Builders Gearing Up: 

  • Months of collaborative work with ecosystem teams are starting to bear fruit—Boosty Labs (money market), Trustswap (launchpad), Sceptre (liquid staking), Crowdsnap (private surveys), and Varmeta (private auctions) are all heading  towards deployment.

MPC Tooling Expanded: 

  • Node operators gained efficiency through mobile app upgrades, expanded Partiscan.io features, and open access tools.

zkCrossDEX Nears Launch: 

  • After key backend upgrades, wallet integrations, and market maker tools, zkCross is now launch-ready.

Narrative Emphasized: 

  • Five foundational articles launched through our Blog Blitz campaign, articulating our hybrid model, vision for adoption, and introducing GODS Network.

Stronger Community Infrastructure: 

  • Launch of the Community Hub and a high-signal Community Call aligned expectations and created a more structured foundation for onboarding and transparency.

Strategic Visibility: 

  • Our presence at ETH Denver (with Secret Network) and panel participation at EPFL reinforced Partisia’s role at the forefront of privacy innovation in web3.

Read on to find out more.

Development & Technical Updates

H1 2025 Technical Roadmap Progress

There have been a vast number of developments across the Browser and blockchain itself. Here are some of the key updates completed and in progress:

✅ Completed Roadmap Milestones (Q1 2025) 

Our team successfully delivered all the following planned items from the Q1 segment of our H1 2025 Technical Roadmap:

Auto-Accept of Delegated Stakes:

  • Node operators can now set a staking goal and automatically accept delegations up to that target. 
  • Delegations are prioritized as follows: self-staked > non-expiring delegated > delegated with the latest expiration.

Staking Expiry Management:

  • Token holders can now assign expiration dates to delegations. After expiration, these stakes can no longer be used by node operators. 
  • Expired associations can be disassociated by any user.

Improved Delegation UI & Management: 

The delegation interface has been redesigned for clarity and fairness:

  • Prompts users with unstaked MPC to delegate
  • Delegation buttons across node profiles
  • New node scoring based on uptime, staking goals, and community alignment
  • Powerful filters (search, stake availability, personal delegations only)

Oracle Rotation Capabilities: 

  • Users can rotate expired oracle associations independently, eliminating reliance on unresponsive operators. 
  • This has also been implemented for price oracles.

ZK Registry Optimization: 

  • Inactive nodes were removed from the ZK registry. 
  • Only active block producers are now allocated to ZK contracts, improving reliability.

WASM Off-Chain Execution: 

  • Rust-based smart contracts are now extensible with off-chain components. 
  • A self-deployed engine runs this logic (non-ZK only). Initial examples and docs are underway.

Banking Overview Phase 2 (MPC Transfer Movements): 

  • The Browser now shows deposit, staking, and delegation history for MPC tokens, improving auditability and transparency.

🔄 Continuous Improvements 

Browser Enhancements: 

Ongoing work on the Partisia blockchain Browser:

  • Contract pages now load faster with backend fixes. 
  • Updated governance views, removed outdated exchange links (e.g. Gate.io), and improved deposit/ withdraw UX.

Developer Ecosystem Enhancements: 

  • Continued refinement of smart contract development tools, CLI functionality, and public-facing documentation to make onboarding and development smoother for contributors
  • Playground fixes, support for new Rust versions, AVL Trees/Set handling, improved test coverage, and open-source mirrors on GitHub.

🔜 Upcoming Features (In Design & Early Development) 

Banking Overview Phase 3: 

  • Will introduce a deeper breakdown of transaction-level activity, including gas payments, staking rewards, and overall MPC circulation data.

Further Delegation UI Improvements: 

  • Building on Q1’s staking tools, the team is designing a more intuitive interface for delegation, making it easier for users to stake with trusted operators.

Stake Auto-association: 

  • Aimed at automating the process by which delegated tokens are linked to computation tasks—improving efficiency and minimizing manual intervention.

ZK Node Testing Enhancements: 

  • Designing systems to better test and validate ZK nodes before they participate in production-level computations, which will strengthen reliability and uptime across the privacy computation layer.

The only remaining item from Q1 is the arithmetic MPC upgrade. This has been rescheduled to the end of Q2/early Q3 due to dependencies with our MPC key management solution (which is in high demand). 

Ecosystem: Partners & Builders

zkCross:

  • Since the soft-launch towards the end of January 2025, zkCrossDEX has undergone UI improvements and crucial backend updates. 
  • These enhancements include a dedicated Market Maker Bot, independent reader node integration, smart contract migrations to the latest 0x protocol, and improved wallet compatibility improvements (Koala Wallet, MetaMask Snaps, Parti Wallet). 
  • Koala Wallet integration will enable access via their mobile dApp browser.
  • These steps are foundational for the public launch and are expected imminently.

Ongoing Projects: 

Development continued actively across several projects:

  • Rome Blockchain advanced its Liquid Staking solution: Sceptre – adding a new dynamic to MPC staking and boosting DeFi.
  • Trustswap is building the tools to establish tokentools alongside the Launchpad.
  • Boosty Labs is nearing readiness to launch the Money Market Protocol, bringing borrowing and lending to Partisia Blockchain.
  • Var Meta made significant strides towards completing its Private NFT auction proof-of-concept.
  • Crowdsnap have deployed their contract on mainnet and are gearing up to launch.

This mix of native and MPC-as-a-service decentralized Apps (dApps) reflects growing demand across chains for programmable privacy infrastructure. 

These projects, and more, are anticipated to continue progressing towards their significant milestones or launches in Q2, underscoring continued momentum towards adoption.

MPC Node Apps & Partiscan.io

MPC Node App and Partiscan.io simultaneously pushed essential feature updates, greatly enhancing node operator efficiency. The former is available as a mobile app for node operators, however, now they’ve opened access for all Partisia Blockchain users

You can download the application via iOS and Android today – check it out and make sure to leave a positive review if you like what you see.

Community, Marketing & Visibility

Community Engagement & Content

  • Community Call: On March 4th, Kurt and Peter presented initial key updates, aligning the ecosystem and community expectations for Q2 and beyond.
  • Key Articles Published: Clarifying strategic direction, vision, and ecosystem developments following the Community Call (more details below).
  • Community Hub Launch: Version 1 officially launched, offering centralized resources and community guidelines. You can access it here.

Key Articles Published in March

In March, we launched a series of blogs to address community questions, define our long-term vision, and clarify our strategic direction. This series served to bring coherence and clarity to the evolving identity of Partisia Blockchain:

A Connected Vision for Privacy, Interoperability, and Real Adoption

  • A comprehensive overview piece outlining how Partisia is redefining web3 by fusing privacy, interoperability, and usability.

Reimagining Web3: A Vision of Privacy, Interoperability, and Real Adoption

  • The TL;DR version of our strategic positioning and future direction.

Introducing Gods Network: Powering the Future of Web3 and Enterprise Interoperability

  • An intro and deep dive into GN — the network abstraction layer bridging on-chain and off-chain systems for both enterprises and web3 use cases.

The Hybrid Future of Enterprise Blockchain

  • Explores why hybrid blockchain models are the key to driving enterprise adoption.

How Partisia Blockchain Foundation Operates and Collaborates to Drive Public Blockchain Success

  • An inside look at how the Foundation collaborates to support public blockchain growth and adoption.

Together, these articles provide the narrative structure for the next stage of Partisia Blockchain’s journey — focused on reduced friction, increased adoption, and a platform where privacy and usability are not mutually exclusive.

Events & Industry Presence

ETH Denver: 

  • Delivered interactive sessions demonstrating MPC and TEE integrations, furthering our strategic partnership with Secret Network and expanding industry connections. 
  • This involved a Hackathon with Secret Network, providing a step-by-step tutorial on getting started with Partisia and deploying your first on-chain MPC contract. You can watch the video here.

EPFL Panel Participation:

  • We also featured on a panel at EPFL, discussing cutting-edge privacy innovations. You can read more details on this event here.

Looking Ahead

Moving into Q2 2025, our community can anticipate several exciting developments:

  • Continued technical delivery across the blockchain, Browser and relevant tooling etc.
  • Public launch of zkCrossDEX + a gamified campaign to begin onboarding users and liquidity to Partisia blockchain.
  • Launch of Crowdsnap platform.
  • Continued progress and potential launches from ecosystem partners, including Boosty Labs, Varmeta, and further advancements from Sceptre and Trustswap.
  • New ecosystem partnerships in pipeline
  • Initiation of weekly staking rewards distributions, enhancing community responsiveness.
  • And much more.

We sincerely thank you for your ongoing support and enthusiasm. Stay tuned for further exciting developments and announcements!

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February 2025 update

February 2025 update

February, though the shortest month of the year, marked a critical period of consolidation for Partisia Blockchain. Our team dedicated significant efforts to laying the foundational groundwork for upcoming launches, advancing key ecosystem initiatives, and enhancing our technical infrastructure. 

This update provides a clear overview of February’s progress, including ecosystem updates, partnership developments, technical enhancements, and insights into upcoming activities.

Highlights

February’s focus centered around critical preparations for upcoming launches:

  • zkCrossDEX implemented extensive UI and backend enhancements, preparing for its public launch.
  • Crowdsnap successfully concluded private implementations on mainnet and is now poised for public release very soon.
  • Boosty Labs’ Lending and Sceptre’s Liquid Staking protocols made notable strides towards their respective launches.
  • In our outreach to web3 industry participants, we emphasized MPC custody solutions, highlighting their robust security benefits following major industry security incidents.

Ecosystem & Partnerships

The Partisia Blockchain ecosystem continues to mature, with important advancements across strategic partnerships:

zkCross DEX

Since its soft launch in late January, zkCrossDEX has significantly evolved based on extensive community testing and feedback. 

  • Major improvements implemented during February include backend developments such as the integration of a dedicated Market Maker Bot and an independent reader node for transaction processing. 
  • Smart contract upgrades were also made, migrating to the latest 0x version and enhancing security. 
  • Furthermore, the front-end and user interface underwent a comprehensive overhaul, delivering real-time updates, optimized swap mechanics, improved error handling, and seamless wallet integration which now supports Koala Wallet, MetaMask Snaps, and Parti Wallet.

An incentivized marketing campaign, featuring MPC and CROSSAI token rewards, is planned to accompany the full launch. Specific launch dates will be communicated soon, ensuring transparency and realistic community expectations.

Boosty Labs’ Money Market

Boosty Labs’ lending solution continues progressing steadily, targeting a public launch in the coming months.

Crowdsnap

Crowdsnap completed private survey implementations successfully on mainnet and is now very close to being ready for public launch. For more details, check out their website.

Wallet Ecosystem: Koala Wallet & Brillion

Koala Wallet will soon introduce private key import functionality, simplifying migration from Parti Wallet. Additionally, the introduction of the Brillion Wallet is expected to complement Koala Wallet, expanding our ecosystem’s wallet infrastructure.

Profila

February featured two impactful live sessions with  Profila, covering decentralized identity and a live-streamed pitch showcasing their innovative solution. Profila is building on Cardano but leverages Partisia Blockchain’s omnichain confidential compute layer, highlighting our MPC technology’s cross-chain privacy capabilities.

Business & Marketing Developments

Our team had a strong presence at ETH Denver, co-hosting an impactful MPC-focused hackathon alongside Secret Network, showcasing practical MPC applications and raising our profile in the web3 and privacy-tech community.

Key Highlights from ETH Denver:

  • Interactive Workshop on TEEs & MPC: Bettina delivered an interactive workshop demonstrating how Trusted Execution Environments (TEEs) complement Multi-Party Computation (MPC) to enhance privacy.
  • Hackathon Spotlight: We led an MPC-focused hackathon session in collaboration with Secret Network, introducing developers to deploying their first MPC smart contract on-chain. 
  • ETH Denver enabled us to deepen our partnership with Secret Network through collaborative sessions and real-time problem-solving. Furthermore, we expanded our network and visibility through active engagement with promising projects and potential partners.

Beyond ETH Denver, we also initiated strategic partnership discussions with Oasis Labs and Secret Network to explore potential integrations combining MPC with Trusted Execution Environment (TEE) technologies.

Furthermore, in response to the recent Safe wallet (Bybit) breach, we proactively highlighted our MPC On-Chain Custody solution as a secure and superior alternative to traditional custodial methods, reinforcing our position as leaders in blockchain security.

Development & Technical Updates

In February, our technical team delivered crucial updates enhancing stability, usability, and developer experience:

Blockchain Network

  • Enabled oracle rotation for smaller nodes, improving network stability and providing delegators greater control over their tokens.
  • Upgraded node recovery mechanisms and introduced clearer delegation warnings, boosting overall transparency and reliability.

Browser

  • Implemented essential usability enhancements, with ongoing improvements set to further improve user experience and transparency.
  • Additionally, Phase 2 of our Banking Overview was successfully completed, providing comprehensive MPC token movement tracking, staking, and delegation tabs to enhance asset management clarity.

Staking

  • Completed preparations for distributing approximately 3.44 million MPC tokens as part of Quarter 11 staking rewards at the end of March.
  • Introduced new delegation warnings to ensure community adherence to staking limits and node operator standards.
  • Transition to weekly reward distributions in April, enhancing reward responsiveness and flexibility.

Developer Experience (DevEx)

  • Launched upgradable smart contracts functionality, enabling developers to manage contracts and upgrades directly through the command-line interface (CLI).
  • Continuous work is going into significantly improving developer tooling and documentation, enhancing accessibility and ease-of-use for the developer community.

Completed H1 2025 Roadmap Features

In addition to the above, we also delivered four key roadmap features planned for the first half of 2025.

Further details can be found here.

Looking Ahead

As we approach the end of Q1 2025, several significant milestones are on the horizon, including major launches, marketing campaigns, and reward distributions. 

While timelines remain flexible to ensure high-quality deliveries, we anticipate:

  • zkCrossDEX’s full public launch and incentivized airdrop campaigns.
  • The public launch of Crowdsnap.
  • Continued preparations for Boosty Labs’ Lending Protocol and Sceptre’s Liquid Staking Protocol.
  • Distribution of staking rewards totaling 3.44 million MPC tokens.

Thank you for your ongoing support. We look forward to celebrating these milestones and sharing more exciting developments with you soon!

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Reimagining Web3: A Connected Vision for Privacy, Interoperability, and Real Adoption

Reimagining Web3: A Connected Vision for Privacy, Interoperability, and Real Adoption

Web3 promises a decentralized internet built around transparency, true digital ownership and user empowerment. Yet, despite significant innovation, widespread adoption remains slow and elusive. 

This is primarily due to ongoing challenges like fragmented blockchain ecosystems, inadequate data privacy, and the complexity enterprises face when integrating blockchain into their existing infrastructures – Partisia has been built to solve these problems. 

This blog provides an overview of the solutions we’ve built to address these critical barriers:

  • Our vision
  • The entities that make up the Partisia ecosystem
  • Introducing the GODS (Global Omnichain Data Service) Network
  • Why enterprises need hybrid blockchain solutions

Privacy and Interoperability: The Cornerstones of Our Vision

Blockchain technology has empowered users with asset ownership and control. Yet genuine privacy—control over personal data storage, sharing, and usage— remains limited.

We tackle this head-on with our core innovation: Multi-party Computation (MPC), allowing secure computation without exposing underlying data.

Our vision goes beyond individual empowerment. It’s equally about providing enterprises with secure, compliant, and scalable tools. Enterprises transitioning from web2 to web3 can confidently adopt blockchain technology, leveraging MPC to maintain confidentiality, comply with strict regulations, and gradually integrate public blockchains at their pace.

Here are some of the ways we’re achieving this vision:

  • Innovative Privacy Applications: MPC powering use cases in AI and Decentralized Identity (DID), essential for modern digital ecosystems.
  • BYOC (Bring Your Own Coin): Integration of native coins from other chains, which can be used to pay transaction fees, reducing friction to onboard.
  • BYON (Bring Your Own Nodes): Enhances decentralization and network security by allowing easy integration of user-run nodes.
  • Stable Transaction Costs: Our scalable sharded network architecture ensures stable fees, avoiding congestion-driven fee volatility.
  • GODS Network: Provides seamless cross-chain interoperability, enabling secure, MPC-powered data exchange across blockchain ecosystems.

Read more about our Vision →

The Partisia Ecosystem Structure

The Partisia Blockchain ecosystem is strategically structured to maximise efficiency, collaboration, and effectiveness towards our vision.

At the core of the ecosystem is the Partisia Blockchain Foundation (PBF), a Swiss non-profit organisation responsible for ecosystem governance and adoption.

Surrounding PBF are independent, yet, strategically aligned entities:

  • Partisia Infrastructure (PI): Core technical developers ensuring blockchain robustness, security, and scalability.
  • GODS Network (GN Solutions AG): Operates the GODS Network, directly enhancing blockchain interoperability and adoption.
  • PBC Apps: Independently develops essential blockchain tools like wallets and explorers, promoting broader user adoption and decentralisation.

This structure, common in mature blockchain ecosystems, enhances collaboration, leverages specialized expertise, and maximizes ecosystem synergy, ultimately fostering a stronger, decentralized ecosystem.

Explore the Entities in our Ecosystem →

Introducing GODS Network

Blockchain fragmentation creates unnecessary complexity for developers, enterprises, and end-users. To overcome this challenge, we’re thrilled to introduce GODS Network—a pioneering cross-chain interoperability solution.

GODS Network, developed independently but closely aligned with Partisia Blockchain, provides an intuitive subscription-based data layer, allowing seamless cross-chain communication.

Rather than juggling multiple SDKs and protocols, developers can leverage this simple, subscription-based model to access data across blockchains, including both EVM-compatible and non-EVM chains.

Why GODS Network is a Game-Changer:

  • Effortless Integration: Single-interface access dramatically reduces complexity.
  • Universal Compatibility: Easily connects Ethereum-based blockchains with non-EVM chains, removing the complexity developers typically face.
  • Enhanced Security: MPC-based, decentralized key management significantly reduces security risks associated with traditional interoperability solutions.

Critically, by simplifying and securing cross-chain interactions, GODS Network’s adoption will generate meaningful transaction activity on the public Partisia Blockchain.

Explore the GODS Network in more detail →

Why Enterprises Need Hybrid Blockchain Models

Enterprise adoption of blockchain technologies has been slower than anticipated. While regulatory concerns plays a role, businesses often hesitate to embrace public blockchains due to real concerns around exposing sensitive processes or transactional data—even in encrypted forms.

Our hybrid blockchain model offers a pragmatic solution, blending private and public blockchain strengths:

  • Controlled Confidentiality: Enterprises retain complete privacy and control over sensitive data within their local private blockchain environment.
  • Public Trust & Transparency: Non-sensitive transactional outputs are published transparently on public blockchains, enhancing auditability.
  • Incremental Integration: Enterprises can gradually integrate public blockchain use, starting from low-risk, public-facing processes and expanding over time as confidence and comfort grow.

Industry sectors like automotive, finance, and supply chain logistics are already using this hybrid approach in legacy systems. With solutions like GODS Network, combined with private and public solutions bridging these two worlds, enterprises can confidently explore blockchain’s potential while maintaining control over their critical data and processes.

Learn why Hybrid Models are crucial for enterprise adoption →

Moving Forward, Together.

Our strategy blends powerful innovations in MPC-driven privacy, practical hybrid blockchain solutions, robust cross-chain interoperability via the GODS Network, and a carefully structured, collaborative ecosystem.

As we navigate the next stage of growth, our commitment remains to drive meaningful adoption, not mere speculation—building genuine use cases and providing secure, scalable, and accessible blockchain solutions for everyone.

We invite you to join us on this exciting journey towards a unified, secure, and truly decentralized future.

Dive deeper into each topic here:

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Advancing Partisia Blockchain: Four Upgrades Enhancing the Ecosystem

Advancing Partisia Blockchain: Four Upgrades Enhancing the Ecosystem

At Partisia Blockchain, our commitment to continuous innovation drives us to enhance usability, security, and adoption. Our latest technical update delivers four key upgrades outlined in our H1 2025 technical roadmap, reinforcing the foundation for greater scalability, developer flexibility, and a seamless user experience. 

These upgrades enhance transparency, efficiency, and developer tooling, strengthening DeFi, enterprise adoption, and beyond. 

Read on to learn more about these upgrades, along with some additional exciting elements of our roadmap planned for the coming months.

4 Key Upgrades Now Live

As part of our H1 2025 Technical Roadmap, the following upgrades have now been completed:

  1. Enabling bridge and MPC movements visibility in the Browser
  2. Add fiat onramp to Partisia’s explorer (Browser) via Transak
  3. Upgradeable smart contracts
  4. Initial contracts for liquid staking.

 

Let’s dive into each of these to understand what they mean for users and developers.

Bridge & MPC Movements Now Visible in Browser

Status: Live in Phase 1
Why It Matters: Enhanced transparency & usability

One of the biggest UX improvements for Partisia Blockchain users is the ability to track BYOC (Bring Your Own Coin) movements directly in the Browser.

Key Benefits:

  • Complete Visibility: Users can now track BYOC activities on their accounts, improving transparency.
  • Single Asset View: A unified BYOC view is available for all coins, making asset tracking easier.
  • Detailed Transaction Insights: Clicking on any asset reveals granular insights into transaction history and movements.

Explore the Update:

What’s Next?

  • Further UI/UX improvements for smoother navigation and visibility.
  • Integration of gas and transaction details for added transparency.
  • Tracking of MPC token and some additional categories of BYOC movements, including fees earned by node operators, will also be added soon.

Transak Fiat Onramp Now Integrated into Browser

Status: Fully integrated with API Key support
Why It Matters: Seamless fiat-to-crypto access

The integration of Transak into Partisia’s Browser Explorer is a big step toward simplifying onboarding into the Partisia Blockchain ecosystem. Users can now buy MPC directly with fiat, without needing external tools!

How It Works:

  • Buy MPC via the Browser, with network & wallet address auto-filled (when logged in).
  • Minimal manual entry – users complete purchases and are redirected back to the Browser.

Try it out here: 

  1. Go to https://browser.partisiablockchain.com/ and sign in with your wallet.
  2. Click ‘GET MPC’ at the top right of the navigation bar
  3. Select ‘Transak’

 

What’s Next?

  • Refining the onramp flow for a frictionless one-click fiat-to-MPC experience.

Liquid Staking Smart Contracts

Status: Open-sourced for the ecosystem
Why It Matters: Flexible staking, improved liquidity

Liquid staking allows users to stake their assets while maintaining liquidity, a feature that has become a standard in DeFi. With this open-source release, developers and ecosystem contributors can now integrate liquid staking into their applications! 

Key Benefits:

  • Flexible Staking: Users stake tokens while receiving a receipt token (eg. sMPC), allowing for further use across DeFi applications
  • More Liquidity: Unlike traditional staking, funds are not locked.
  • Ecosystem Expansion: Sceptre is already using this contract as the foundation for its liquid staking solution.

Want to view the Liquid Staking Contracts? Click here to check out the repo.

What’s Next?

  • The open-source nature means other teams can also build on top of it, increasing adoption within the Partisia ecosystem through expanded DeFi applications.
  • Future iterations could explore multi-party computation (MPC) privacy enhancements for staking.

Upgradeable Smart Contracts Now Supported

Status: Implemented
Why It Matters: Security, flexibility and long-term usability

While upgradable smart contracts have become an industry standard and critical component in modern blockchains, their addition to Partisia Blockchain unlocks significant improvements for developers and enterprises. 

Key Benefits:

  • Bug Fixes & Security Patches: Contracts can now be updated without disrupting users.
  • Feature Enhancements: New functionalities can be added seamlessly without requiring a complete redeployment of the contract.
  • Regulatory Compliance: Enables adaption to regulatory changes without forcing users to migrate.
  • Cost Efficiency: Eliminates the need for fees associated with deploying new contracts.
  • Improved UX: Users continue interacting with the same contract address, even after updates, preventing fragmentation or confusion.

What’s Next?

  • Expanded use cases, including DeFi applications, staking solutions, and enterprise integrations.
  • Further improvements to developer tooling to maximize flexibility and adoption.

Looking Ahead: More Upgrades Coming SOON!

These four enhancements mark a key leap forward in making the Partisia Blockchain ecosystem more accessible, transparent and developer-friendly. 

But, this is just the start. In the coming months, we’re rolling out even more game-changing upgrades to push privacy, performance, and usability to the next level:

Keys & Signing in MPC: Enhancing Security & Privacy

  • Enables secure cryptographic signing using MPC – removing reliance on a single private key.
  • Protects transactions, wallet security, and privacy-preserving smart contracts from exposure.

Gas & Transaction Details: Greater Transparency for Users and Node Operators

  • Track gas fees in real-time to understand transaction costs.
  • Node operators can see detailed earnings breakdowns, improving visibility into rewards.

Smart Contract Staking: Unlocking New DeFi Possibilities

  • Enables staking logic to be built directly into smart contracts.
  • Opens up auto-compounding, reward customization, and new DeFi models.

But, there’s more. Below are a few more items on the roadmap that we’re extremely excited about:

Real MPC Arithmetic: Enhancing Precision and Performance

What is it?

Traditional privacy solutions slow things down – but with Real MPC Arithmetic, speed and privacy no longer need to be a trade-off. Building upon our core MPC technology, this advancement enables faster and more efficient secure computations.

Why you should be paying attention!

  • Up to 1000x faster secure computations, enabling real-time private transactions.
  • Removes delays in privacy-preserving DeFi, allowing for instant confidential transactions.
  • Optimized for high-speed AI models, private financial analysis, and large-scale encrypted data processing.

Think real-time encrypted DeFi, faster private swaps, and scalable enterprise blockchain solutions – all without sacrificing privacy.

Privacy-Preserving AI: Secure AI Without Exposure

What is it?

What if AI could analyze your sensitive data – without ever exposing it? This component of the roadmap will integrate privacy-enhancing mechanisms into AI, allowing for applications that conduct data analysis and machine learning without compromising data confidentiality.

Why you should be paying attention!

  • AI can process financial, medical, and personal data without actually accessing raw information.
  • Enables privacy-first AI models for loan approvals, risk assessments, and medical research
  • Unlocks decentralized AI decision-making without compromising security or compliance.

Get ready for AI with trustless privacy – keeping data confidential while still allowing AI-powered automation.

Decentralized Identity (DID) and Secure Key Management

What is it?

Imagine a world where you control your identity – without centralized databases tracking your data. DID empowers users with self-sovereign identity solutions and secure key management, enhancing privacy, security and usability.

Why you should be paying attention!

  • Full user control over identity, authentication, and credential verification.
  • Secure logins for Web3 applications—without passwords or personal data exposure.
  • Verifiable credentials (eg. proving your age, occupational status or creditworthiness) without sharing extra details.

Privacy-preserving, flexible, and built for a decentralized internet. Exciting!

A Privacy-First Future is Coming

These upcoming features will redefine blockchain privacy, security, and AI-driven trustless automation.

Join us on this journey – make sure to follow us on social platforms and join our extremely passionate community over on Telegram and Discord.

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January 2025 update

January 2025 update

Welcome to the first progress report of 2025. As we build on the success of 2024, this update provides an in-depth look at our ongoing initiatives and forward-looking projects.

We invite you to revisit last year’s achievements in our 2024 Recap and see how we’re setting the stage for a transformative year ahead.

Key Highlights:

  • 12 Days of Shipmas: A 12-day festive initiative showcasing daily highlights – including four major grant announcements and a bonus project.
  • Technical Roadmap: Unveiling our H1 2025 roadmap focused on advanced MPC and privacy-preserving AI.
  • Davos 2025: Kurt Nielsen shares his visionary insights on the transformative potential of Real-World Assets (RWAs).
  • Global Engagement: Updates from our recent visits to Davos and Japan, including meetings with potential partners and contributors.
  • Community Calls & X Spaces: In-depth discussions and live Q&A sessions with partners like Synaps and Sceptre. 
  • Additional Updates & Collaboration: Insights from our Betts (Head of DevRel), alongside impactful collaborations with partners like Secret Network.

12 Days of Shipmas

From late December into early January, our “12 Days of Shipmas” initiative set the tempo for 2025 by showcasing a series of key ecosystem developments. Beyond the four grant announcements, the initiative highlighted several strategic updates – including the integration of wMPC and wBTC into our BYOC portfolio.

Here’s an overview:

  • CryptoFactor’s Interchain Gateway: Awarded a Fast Track Grant for developing an interchain gateway leveraging our MPC technology to connect DeFiChain and Polygon.
  • wBTC Added to BYOC: Announced support for wrapped Bitcoin (wBTC) as a gas token, enabling Bitcoin holders to leverage their assets within our ecosystem.
  • Koala Wallet Integration: Enabled seamless access to the Partisia browser and upcoming apps via Koala Wallet’s multi-chain mobile platform – with future plans for enhanced key management and security.
  • Transak Supports MPC: Transak’s fiat-to-crypto gateway now supports $MPC purchases via various payment methods (bank transfers, Visa, Google Pay, and Apple Pay), lowering the barrier to entry for new users to onboard into Partisia’s Blockchain ecosystem.
  • Privacy-Enhanced Lending with Boosty Labs: Boosty Labs is developing a privacy-first money market protocol on Partisia Blockchain, starting with assets in the BYOC portfolio and later growing the supported assets while integrating MPC for enhanced privacy in borrowing and lending. Expected to launch in late Q2 2025.
  • Liquid Staking with Sceptre: Introduced a liquid staking protocol, developed by Sceptre – set for release in Q2 – allowing users to stake $MPC while retaining liquidity with $sMPC tokens, and incorporating BYOC rewards.
  • zkCross First Native DEX on Partisia: Announcing the much anticipated upcoming launch of zkCross, a native decentralized exchange built for cross-chain lock swaps, featuring initial trading pairs such as MPC/USDT, ETH/USDT, and MPC/ETH.
  • TrustSwap Launchpad Partnership: We partnered with TrustSwap to launch our first token launchpad, empowering projects with the essential tools and support needed to scale.
  • WalletConnect (ReOwn) Integration: This integration simplifies wallet connectivity to foster broader adoption of upcoming applications launching on Partisia Blockchain.
  • Private Auctions with VarMeta: VarMeta is developing a blockchain-powered private auction system for NFTs on Binance Smart Chain, ensuring bid privacy and preventing auction manipulation using Partisia’s MPC technology.
  • Wrapped MPC as Gas: Introduction of wrapped MPC (wMPC) to the BYOC portfolio as a gas payment option, alongside wBTC, simplifying transactions and improving the user experience.
  • Major Grant Announcements: We closed the campaign with three major grants shared that focused on privacy-enhanced KYC with Synaps, secure document sharing with Filedgr and privacy-focused real estate marketplace with ProprHome.

As a special bonus announcement, we revealed our partnership with Katara, an AI-powered workflow automation platform that will enhance developer documentation and explore confidential data handling using MPC.

You can check out our 12 Days of Shipmas Recap here and the subsequent follow-up article providing greater insights into the 4 Grants here (link to tweet with an article at the end of the thread).

Technical Roadmap for H1 2025:

On January 16, we released an article on X providing further insights into our updated technical roadmap for the first half of 2025. This roadmap is packed with features, with two of the most transformative components being:

  • Advanced MPC Arithmetic: Delivering faster computations with uncompromised security and privacy.
  • Privacy-Preserving AI: Paving the way for next-generation applications that seamlessly blends intelligence with confidentiality.

These innovations not only meet the growing demand for privacy-first solutions but also open new avenues in sectors such as finance, healthcare, and beyond. 

For the full details, please review the article with the roadmap here.

Global Engagement – Events

Davos

At Davos 2025, our co-founder Kurt Nielsen illuminates how Real-World Assets (RWAs) are reshaping industries by highlighting three critical enablers:

  • Digital Identifiers (DIDs): Establishing secure, trusted identities for both people and assets.
  • Financial Integration: Merging stablecoins with traditional money systems for seamless transactions.
  • Data-Driven Insights: Leveraging confidential computing to unlock compliant, tailored insights (such as vehicle and mobility data in the automotive industry).

As Kurt remarked in the video, “More is happening under the hood than meets the eye.” 

At Partisia, we are proud to drive this change and empower industries to harness the full potential of decentralized technologies. You can watch the video of Kurt outlining these insights, shared on X, by clicking here.

In addition to Kurt’s feature, Alex was also invited to speak at a Roundtable organized by the Health Innovation Exchange (HIEX) within the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Tent. 

Japan event

We attended an event in Japan that was organised by one of the validators in our ecosystem. It attracted over 400 attendees, with approximately 80% being token holders. We hugely valued the opportunity to engage with so many of our contributors. 

However, following the event, certain allegations came to light about the organisers and the marketing practices that may have enabled them to build such a sizable community. In response, we have removed the original tweet and will issue a statement in Japanese clarifying that there is no formal affiliation. 

We acknowledge the positive aspects of the event and the lessons learned as we continue to refine our global engagements.

Community Calls & X Spaces

This month, our Twitter Spaces featured in-depth discussions on blockchain innovation, liquid staking, AI, and more, bringing insights from industry leaders and our team at Partisia Blockchain. 

Here’s a look back at the conversations with links for you to listen to the recordings:

Community Call (9th Jan) with Synaps

Our first community call of the month focused on roadmap updates, ongoing priorities, and what’s ahead. We were also joined by Florian Le Goff, CEO of Synaps, for a grant spotlight segment, followed by a live Q&A that included insights into our technical roadmap for H1 2025. Replay available here.

Community Call (23rd Jan) with Sceptre:

In the recent X Spaces session, Alexander Elhorst from Sceptre spoke about their upcoming liquid staking solution for the Partisia Blockchain ecosystem. Key topics included earning staking rewards while maintaining liquidity with $sMPC tokens, security measures through smart contract audits, and managing challenges such as the 7-day cooldown period within our 1 entity = 1 node policy.

Curious about how Sceptre is shaping the future of staking on Partisia Blockchain? Listen to the recording of Spaces by clicking here to dive deeper into the technical details and the exciting potential of liquid staking!

Web3 Global Talks:

In Web3 Global Talks – Powered by PAW Chain, Bettina Sosa (Betts), our Head of Developer Relations, explored the evolution of trust in blockchain, touching on the role of Zero-Knowledge Proofs (ZKPs), digital identities, and trustful systems. Listen to the full discussion here.

AI x Web3 Discussion:

A thought-provoking conversation on how pervasive AI will shape the future, including reflections on how the next generation will grow up with AI as a constant companion, featuring insights from our CEO – listen to the space here.

Additional Updates and Collaboration

January was filled with various exciting updates, content, initiatives and ecosystem collaborations with key partners:

Insights from Betts, Our Head of DevRel

Betts has been busy building AI solutions from scratch and sharing her experiences in our ecosystem. Her recent pieces on the journey toward Agentic Trust offer a deeper look into our approach to integrating AI with blockchain.

Discover Betts’ insights on building AI solutions from scratch and her perspective on Agentic Trust.

AI Agents in Web3:

In a blog post, shared on X, we explored the rise of AI agents in decentralized systems, discussing both the challenges and innovations that they bring – check it out here.

Partisia Blockchain x Secret Network

In a notable presentation, our CEO Adrienne and CPO Martin Bundgaard attended Secret Network’s recent event to discuss integrating privacy into Web3. As captured in our remark, “TEE 🤝 MPC = Privacy Szn,” this collaboration underscores our commitment to secure, privacy-preserving blockchain solutions. Click here to watch the presentation.

Koala Wallet Update

With the V2.9.1 release, Koala Wallet now supports bridging and wrapping with both $MPC and $wMPC, enhancing seamless onboarding and interoperability with Partisia Blockchain. See Koala Wallet’s tweet here.

zkCross DEX Soft Launch

On the last day of the month, zkCross – the first native DEX on Partisia Blockchain – launched in Phase 1 (soft launch). This limited beta release is designed for testing and refining the platform ahead of full-scale trading. Check out the official announcement in our Telegram group for further details on what this launch consists of and what you can expect. There is also a 25,000 bug bounty program for this initial phase. 

Phase 2 will result in wider marketing to increase usage of the DEX, alongside various UI/UX improvements and the introduction of the “Lock Swap” functionality!

Final Thoughts

Thank you for your continued support as we drive forward the future of privacy-first blockchain innovation. Together, we’re building a scalable, interconnected, and transformative Web3 ecosystem for 2025 and beyond.

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2024 Year In Review

2024 Year In Review

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.

Key Milestones

  • Mainnet Transition: Successfully moved out of Beta Mainnet into our full Mainnet in June of 2024, unlocking true scalability, privacy, and enterprise-grade performance.
  • Ecosystem Growth: Onboarded and collaborated with a diverse range of projects, with more in conversation. Launched zkCross Bridge, Koala Wallet, Health Innovation Exchange, and more innovative PET applications on the way!
  • $MPC Token Access: Listed on leading exchanges, improving accessibility and liquidity.
  • Leadership Transformation: Adrienne Youngman appointed CEO, bringing renewed momentum and strategic focus.
  • Global Presence: Provided thought leadership at premier events like World Economic Forum Davos, Token2049, and TEAMZ Web3 Summit.

MPC Token Available on Multiple Exchanges

In March, the $MPC token launched on leading centralized exchanges including KuCoin, Bitfinex, Gate.io, MEXC, BitMart, and Bitrue.

This milestone enabled:

  • Increased accessibility for users worldwide.
  • Enhanced liquidity, reflecting strong community enthusiasm.

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.”

Mainnet Launch

Shortly following these MPC listings, we reached a pivotal moment with the transition from Beta Mainnet to a fully operational Mainnet in June. Including:

  • Enhanced scalability for enterprise-grade applications, powered by web3.
  • Real-time finality for faster and more secure transactions.
  • Robust privacy features enabling cutting-edge, privacy-preserving solutions.

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!

Leadership Transformation: Adrienne Youngman Appointed CEO

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:

  • Global Expertise: Led operations for major brands like Captain Morgan.
  • Entrepreneurial Impact: Co-founded and exited successful businesses in Asia.
  • Web3 Advocacy: Championed decentralized infrastructure and digital identity adoption.

Since stepping into her role, Adrienne has been instrumental in:

  • Accelerating product adoption to enhance ecosystem activity.
  • Driving global awareness of Partisia Blockchain’s groundbreaking solutions.
  • Strengthening community engagement through targeted partnerships and initiatives.

Her leadership has set a clear course for scaling privacy-first blockchain solutions and driving broader adoption.

Advancing Privacy-Enhancing Technologies (PET) Applications in Web3

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.

Why PETs Matter:

  • Rising Data Breaches: Intrusion attempts globally reached 7.6 trillion in 2023—a 20% increase from 2022. Average cost per breach is $5m globally and $10m in the USA.
  • AI Acceleration: PETs enable organizations to use sensitive data in AI-driven applications securely.
  • New Data Economies: The combination of PET and blockchain unlocks new collaborations and enables enterprises to get more value from their data.

Projects Launched on Partisia Blockchain in 2024

Since the mainnet launch in June, a number of projects have successfully launched on Partisia Blockchain:

Promising Projects in Development

The second half of the year saw increased interest in leveraging Partisia Blockchain’s privacy-first infrastructure. Some of these collaborations include:

  • zkCrossDEX: A cross-chain lock swap DEX.
  • Profila: User data aggregation and monetization platform
  • Boostylabs: Multi-token lending protocol.
  • Sceptre: Liquid staking solution.
  • Var Meta: Private NFT auction platform.
  • Moonrig: Crypto project research platform.
  • DAT.ag: Crypto project audit platform.
  • Proprhome: Real estate RWA project.

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.

State of the Network: Reflections from Our CEO

“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:

  • Announced exciting new additions to our ecosystem and built a strong pipeline to accelerate adoption of our groundbreaking tech in 2025.
  • Sharpened our brand narrative, messaging, and visual identity to increase cut through and initiated a renewed marketing campaign to step-change awareness.
  • Simplified browser UI and enhanced features to remove friction for new contributors.
  • Hired critical talent into the team, specifically in Dev Rel with Bettina and in marketing and content creation with Naeem.
  • Rebuilt trust and transparency with operators and community, reinstituting regular and transparent community calls and engagement across communication channels.
  • Defined a clear vision and strategy for growth through 2025, including a clear technical roadmap. All of this will shortly be shared with the community.
  • Strengthened our position as a leader in Privacy-Enhancing Technologies (PETs), driving thought leadership and innovation.

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.”

  • Adrienne Youngman, CEO, Partisia Blockchain

Looking Ahead to 2025

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.

Immediate Goals (Q1/Q2):

  • Share updated technical roadmap, project vision, and high level strategy.
  • Mainnet launches for zkCrossDEX, Boostylabs, and Sceptre.
  • Launch the new website – completing the visual identity transformation – and continue the drive to simplify messaging around a PETs category narrative.
  • Deploy enterprise-grade applications in DeFi, identity, and real-world asset tokenization.
  • Launch engaging consumer apps like MPC Poker, private voting/surveys and Private AI Games.

Long-Term Vision:

  • Adoption: Dramatically accelerate growth with web3 and web2 enterprises via a use case focus on identity and date flows in the age of AI. Specifically privacy-first AI and Identity that build the brand at the intersection of on-chain, online, and real world.
  • Awareness: Stepchange project visibility by building a dominant category narrative around PETs and the importance of this technology in the age of AI, ensuring our place within a narrative that is poised for rapid growth.
  • Decentralisation: Drive the ongoing decentralization of the project by fully automating reward calculation and distribution, increasing transparency with our community, and empowering contributors with greater decision making and governance through a DAO.

Stay tuned as we continue to redefine what’s possible in blockchain technology. 

Here’s to an extraordinary 2025!

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December 2024 update

December 2024 update

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.

Key Highlights:

  • Koala Wallet Integration: Introducing the first mobile wallet for Partisia Blockchain, integrated seamlessly with our explorer.
  • Transak lists the MPC token, making it easy for any app to provide an easy fiat on-ramp into MPC.
  • Phase one of our Wallet Connect integration, making further wallet integrations easier.
  • zkCross now live on staging, audit passed successfully, and Mainnet deployment complete.  Full launch upcoming!.
  • New grants announced for a lending product from Boosty and a liquid staking protocol from Sceptre.
  • A new wMPC interface that removes the need to bridge BYOC tokens in order to transact on Partisia.
  • Successful execution of our first semi-automated reward distribution – phase one complete.
  • Plans for a Partisia Blockchain DAO first raised with the community
  • Attending the W3N Conference, various twitter spaces. 

Dive into the full details below.

AirDrop Top-Up: Honoring our supporters

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:

  • Claim Period: Monday, December 16th, 18:00 CET – Sunday, December 29th, 23:59 CET
  • Distribution Date: Monday, December 30th

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. 

Bettina Sosa joins as Head of Developer Relations

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:

  • Expand developer resources like tutorials and guides.
  • Build a collaborative and supportive community.
  • Host hackathons, workshops, and meetups.
  • Gather feedback to refine the platform.

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

Building the foundations of DeFi on Partisia Blockchain

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.

  • DEX on Staging! Imminent launch! – zkCross Network has been a valued partner with a bridge, onramp and swap system already deployed  on the network.  And the last 6 months, they have been working hard on a cross chain DEX.  The DEX will be cross chain enabled with the ability to lock swap, meaning prices of the swaps will be locked and will not be subject to any volatility during the swap.  Currently on staging, audit passed and launching early January!   
  • Lending – Boosty Labs, a respected WEB3 development team is currency busy building a lending protocol on Partisia Blockchain!  By utilizing our BYOC framework, Boosty Labs will be building a lending ecosystem that can handle multiple types of tokens.  Coming 1st Q 2025!
  • Liquid Staking – Sceptre, already having built a strong liquid staking protocol on the Flare network is now building on top of Partisia Blockchain!  Utilizing our BYOC rewards mechanism, look for a unique system that not only allows for opening up liquidity to your tokens, but also enables BYOC rewards as well to stakers!  Launching 1st Q 2025!

New Wallet integration:

Koala wallet has now integrated into Browser, using Wallet Connect!  We’ve been working hard integrating both Wallet Connect as well as Koala wallet

Transak onboards the MPC token!

$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!

Continued focus on expanding beyond our community

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 at W3N Conference

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!

Introducing wMPC: Simplifying gas on Partisia Blockchain

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.

Rewards distributed and exciting updates

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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November 2024 update

November 2024 update

November has been a month of growth and innovation for Partisia Blockchain! From welcoming new projects like Varmeta and BoostyLabs, to enabling BYOC tokens like wBTC and introducing wrapped MPC, we’re expanding the ecosystem and improving accessibility. With browser upgrades and exciting announcements like the upcoming zkCrossDEX launch, there’s a lot to look forward to. Read on for all the details, including highlights from our partnerships and events!

New Projects: Expanding the Ecosystem

We’re getting more projects building on our chain!  Two new projects have received grants from the foundation to build on the Partisia Blockchain network.

Varmeta is  building out a sealed bid NFT auction system that integrates Partisia Blockchain’s MPC as a service. Building on the BNB Chain, Varmeta will enable NFT platforms to conduct confidential auctions where bid details remain private until the auction concludes. This approach mirrors what Profila is achieving on the Cardano network, showcasing the versatility of our technology in enhancing blockchain solutions.

BoostyLabs has signed a grant to develop a lending protocol on Partisia Blockchain. This initiative underscores our commitment to expanding the DeFi space by supporting innovative solutions that strengthen our ecosystem. Stay tuned as we continue to grow and add more exciting projects to the network!

We’ve also been busy looking to lock up more partnerships and our latest trip lead us down to DevCon at Bangkok.  We took part in multiple events both showcasing our technology and looking for new partnerships in an ever growing privacy sector in blockchains.  We took part in a pitch session and a workshop at the Staking Summit, a pitch and panel session at DeCC x Shielding summit and took part in podcasts by TheStreet.  

Emurgo AMA on MPC as a Service

In a special Twitter Space AMA, Emurgo hosted Partisia Blockchain and Profila to spotlight the growing partnership between Cardano, Partisia Blockchain, and Profila. The discussion underscored our commitment to enabling MPC as a service across blockchains, reinforcing our core philosophy of collaboration over competition.

This event highlights our dedication to fostering partnerships that drive innovation and extend the reach of MPC technology to new networks.

BYOC Tokens and upcoming zkCrossDEX

We’ve got some exciting news!  New BYOC tokens are coming live on Partisia Blockchain! We’ve enabled wBTC as a BYOC token on Partisia Blockchain, making us one of the few blockchains to allow transactions using this popular token as a means of payment.

In line with our mission to remove friction for users, we now support the wrapped MPC token as a BYOC token. A new feature in the browser enables seamless wrapping of MPC tokens, marking the first step toward making our network even more user-friendly. The next phase will eliminate the need for initial gas when wrapping MPC tokens, allowing new users to interact with the chain without bridging gas via traditional BYOC tokens.

Get ready for our first decentralized exchange, zkCrossDEX, which is set to launch in December! While we finalize a few last-minute adjustments, stay tuned for a bug bounty program and incentive initiatives to celebrate the launch.

Exciting times are ahead as we continue enhancing accessibility and innovation on Partisia Blockchain!

Enhancing usability: Browser upgrades for nodes and staking

As part of our commitment to making the Partisia Blockchain network more accessible, our browser has undergone several updates and added new features. These enhancements simplify the process of operating a node and staking, ensuring a smoother experience for users.

We invite you to explore the improved browser and share your feedback. Your input helps us continue refining and optimizing the tools that empower our community!

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October 2024 update

October 2024 update

Blockchain is reshaping the world as we know it, and Partisia Blockchain is at the heart of these changes. From Geneva to Dubai, our team has been busy sharing ideas on how to bring real-world impact through blockchain. At CV Summit, our CEO Adrienne Youngman broke down the game-changing potential of tokenizing real-world assets, showing how it can make finance safer and more accessible for everyone. 

In Geneva, Alex Pombo discussed how blockchain can drive social good, while in Dubai, Shirly Valge stressed the need for privacy in Web3, especially in our ever-evolving digital landscape. Across panels, keynotes, and exclusive interviews, our message remains clear: real-world applications of blockchain and privacy-focused tech aren’t just ideas; they’re becoming reality. Here’s a glimpse into what we’ve been up to and the projects leading the way.

Exploring the Future: Tokenizing Real-World Assets at CV Summit

At this year’s CV Summit, Partisia Blockchain’s CEO, Adrienne Youngman, took part in an engaging panel on RWA, the Tokenization of Everything. Adrienne joined industry leaders to explore the transformative potential of blockchain in reshaping the future of asset tokenization. The panel covered how tokenizing real-world assets (RWA) can make finance more accessible, efficient, and secure. Adrienne’s insights highlighted the critical role of blockchain in driving this shift, showcasing how Partisia Blockchain is at the forefront of bringing the benefits of tokenization to real-world applications.

Insights from Geneva: Leveraging Blockchain to Transform Finance for Social Impact

Partisia Blockchain’s Head of Government and Institutional Adoption, Alex Pombo, joined a panel discussion at the Token for Good Conference in Geneva. In the ‘Enhancing Finance Systems for Good’ panel, Alex shared insights on how blockchain technology can transform financial systems to drive positive societal impact. The conversation explored blockchain’s potential to increase transparency, inclusivity, and accountability in finance, sparking inspiring ideas on the role of tech in creating meaningful change worldwide.

Blockchain Horizons: Privacy, Security, and the Future of Digital Transformation

At Blockchain Horizons, hosted by the British-Swiss Chamber of Commerce in Basel, Alex Pombo also joined an insightful panel discussion. The session explored blockchain’s role in shaping the digital landscape of tomorrow, with a focus on privacy, security, and its potential to transform industries worldwide. Alex shared Partisia Blockchain’s perspective on how secure, privacy-focused solutions can drive blockchain adoption across sectors, emphasizing blockchain’s power to redefine trust in the digital age.

Future Blockchain Summit: Privacy, Real-World Web3 Use Cases, and Industry Insights

Shirly Valge, Partisia Blockchain’s Chief of Growth, represented us at the Future Blockchain Summit in Dubai, where she delivered a compelling keynote on the importance of privacy in Web3. In light of GDPR and the increasing focus on data protection, Shirly discussed why privacy is essential in the evolving digital landscape and how technologies like MPC and DID can address these needs.

Additionally, Shirly joined a panel on Web3 in Action: Real World Use Cases and Success Stories, where industry leaders shared practical applications of Web3, underscoring the transformative power of blockchain in sectors like healthcare. Shirly’s insights reflected Partisia Blockchain’s commitment to real-world solutions that prioritize security and privacy.

Catch her in an exclusive interview with Adel Bhurtun from the event here on YouTube, where she explores what sets Partisia Blockchain apart, shares inspiring use cases, and delves into the future of Web3.

CoinDesk spotlights Partisia Blockchain’s Unique Edge in Data Privacy

A recent CoinDesk article delved into why Partisia Blockchain is set apart in the data privacy space. CEO, Adrienne Youngma,n shared how years of real-world application and cryptographic expertise allow Partisia Blockchain to tackle privacy challenges that limit public blockchain adoption. With secure, privacy-preserving tech powered by multiparty computation (MPC), Partisia offers solutions that make sensitive data safe and usable. Thank you, CoinDesk, for the feature! Catch the full article here.

The latest Partisia Blockchain community call brought exciting updates about upcoming developments. ZK Cross is preparing for a full mainnet launch in November, which will include a decentralized exchange (DEX) and bug bounty program. CEO Adrienne Youngman announced new team member Bettina joining as a dev rel specialist, bringing expertise in digital identity and distributed ledger technology. She’ll be leading initiatives around privacy-focused category building and developer content creation. Other topics of discussion have been Partisia Blockchain’s presence at DevCon in Bangkok, including sponsorship of the Staking Rewards Summit and various speaking engagements and the recent media coverage. 

We also had a chance to highlight a very special project that is building on our chain.  Both Cardano and Partisia Blockchain had a chance to host Profila.  The first AMA was hosted by us, but Profila and Partisia got a chance to present the project at the Cardano Summit in Dubai!  Check out the AMA here and the video of the presentation at the summit here.  Learn more about Profila here!

The first phase of our airdrop program was completed.  We distributed to 6860 unique wallets with a claim rate of  52.5%.  While the airdrop was a success, we also know that there were those who really supported the airdrop through running transactions almost daily.  We are working on ensuring those who supported the most are rewarded fairly.  Look for additional news in November!

We recently gave a grant out to Unmarshal to build out a new explorer!   As many already know, Unmarshal is providing RPC services for projects building on our chain.  With that project completed, they are now turning their attention to building out a explorer for Partisia Blockchain.  Look for a fresh explorer coming soon!

We will be at Devcon! We will be participating in giving talks, panel sessions and setting up booths in multiple events during DevCon week in Bangkok!.  If anyone will be there, we’d love to meet with you!  Let us know in TG or Discord!

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