Reflecting on the 12 Days of Shipmas: Setting the Tempo for 2025

As the holiday season brought festivities and cheer, Partisia Blockchain launched the 12 Days of Shipmas. Over the course of 12 days, we unveiled a series of announcements showcasing the future of the Partisia ecosystem. These included technical updates, strategic partnerships, and bold innovations that highlight our vision for building a privacy-first, scalable, and interconnected blockchain ecosystem.

While these announcements reflect significant progress, they are just the beginning—many of the projects and features revealed during Shipmas are poised to launch in 2025, shaping the trajectory of both the Partisia Blockchain ecosystem and the broader Web3 space.

Let’s recap the highlights and explore the implications of these exciting developments.

Day 1: Fast Track Grant for CryptoFactor’s Interchain Gateway

We kicked off Shipmas with a Fast Track Grant awarded to CryptoFactor for their innovative interchain gateway leveraging Partisia’s MPC technology. This gateway, which connects DeFiChain and Polygon, aims to establish seamless, privacy-preserving cross-chain asset movement.

This initiative positions Partisia Blockchain as a vital hub in the multi-chain DeFi space, enabling developers to unlock liquidity and build cross-chain applications with confidence. Phase 0 of this project focuses on establishing the gateway’s operational foundation, setting the stage for a transformative multi-chain DeFi ecosystem.

Day 2: Wrapped Bitcoin (wBTC) on Partisia Blockchain

Bitcoin holders received exciting news on Day 2: wBTC is now supported as a gas token on Partisia Blockchain. This expands the BYOC (Bring Your Own Coin) feature to include wrapped Bitcoin from the Ethereum network.

Builders and developers can begin leveraging Bitcoin’s liquidity within the Partisia ecosystem, opening up new use cases for wBTC and enhancing interoperability. This is a key step in making Partisia Blockchain a destination for multi-chain projects.

Day 3: Koala Wallet Integration

Koala Wallet joined the Partisia ecosystem, enabling users to connect seamlessly to the Partisia browser and Apps via their multi-chain mobile app.

With further integrations planned, Koala Wallet will focus on advanced key management and account security powered by MPC technology. This partnership demonstrates Partisia Blockchain’s commitment to delivering user-friendly, secure experiences for both developers and end-users.

Day 4: Fiat-to-MPC Made Seamless with Transak

Simplifying onboarding, Transak’s fiat-to-crypto gateway now supports $MPC purchases via multiple payment methods, including bank transfers, Visa, Google Pay, and Apple Pay.

This integration removes a significant barrier to entry for new users and developers, making it easier to access $MPC without relying on centralized exchanges. It’s a foundational step toward driving ecosystem adoption and growth.

Day 5: Privacy-Enhanced Lending with Boosty Labs

Boosty Labs is developing a privacy-first money market protocol on Partisia Blockchain. Phase 1 will focus on assets in the BYOC portfolio, while Phase 2 will integrate MPC technology to provide enhanced privacy for borrowing and lending.

Lending protocols are critical to any thriving DeFi ecosystem. Boosty’s project enhances Partisia’s value proposition by combining interoperability with privacy, attracting both developers and users to build and transact within the network.

Day 6: Liquid Staking for MPC with Sceptre

Day 6 introduced Sceptre’s liquid staking protocol, scheduled for release in Q2. This protocol allows users to stake $MPC while maintaining liquidity for other activities.

Liquid staking incentivizes participation in the Partisia network while enhancing flexibility and utility. By incorporating BYOC rewards into its design, Sceptre reflects a sophisticated approach to staking economics that benefits both the community and the ecosystem.

Day 7: Launch of zkCross, the First Native DEX

We shared more about the upcoming launch of zkCross, the first native DEX on Partisia Blockchain. Built to deliver cross-chain lock swaps with real-time finality and front-running protection, zkCross leverages Partisia’s MPC technology to create a secure and efficient trading experience.

With three initial trading pairs (MPC/USDT, ETH/USDT, and MPC/ETH) planned for launch, zkCross is set to play a central role in Partisia Blockchain’s DeFi ecosystem.

Day 8: TrustSwap Launchpad Partnership

We announced a partnership with TrustSwap to launch Partisia Blockchain’s first token launchpad, offering projects the tools and ecosystem support needed to scale within Web3.

TrustSwap brings a proven track record of facilitating over $1.5 billion in project launches, adding credibility and reach to the Partisia ecosystem. This launchpad will empower developers to bring innovative projects to life.

Day 9: WalletConnect/ReOwn Integration

Day 9 marked the introduction of WalletConnect (ReOwn) integration, simplifying wallet connections and enabling seamless onboarding for users and developers.

By enhancing accessibility, this update supports broader adoption of Partisia Blockchain’s native token and features, fostering an inclusive and user-friendly environment.

Day 10: Blockchain-Powered Private Auctions with VarMeta

VarMeta is developing the first blockchain-powered private auction system for NFTs, leveraging Partisia Blockchain’s MPC technology. This innovation ensures privacy for bids while preventing issues like auction manipulation and front-running.

VarMeta’s private auction system showcases how MPC can extend blockchain’s utility beyond DeFi, addressing real-world challenges in transparency and fairness. It is also a demonstration of how developers can bring Partisia’s privacy features to any blockchain, as VarMeta build this auction platform on Binance Smart Chain.

Day 11: Pay for Transactions with Wrapped MPC

Day 11 introduced wrapped MPC (wMPC) as a gas payment option, joining wBTC, ETH, USDT, and more.

This update simplifies onboarding and improves the user experience, making Partisia Blockchain even more accessible to developers and participants.

Day 12: Three Major Grants to Drive Growth

We closed Shipmas with a bang by announcing three major grants:

Privacy-Enhanced KYC with Synaps.
Secure Document Sharing with Filedger.
Privacy-Focused Real Estate Marketplace with ProprHome.

These grants highlight Partisia Blockchain’s commitment to fostering privacy-first, real-world applications that empower developers and enterprises.

The Bonus: Partnership with Katara

As a bonus announcement, we revealed a partnership with Katara, an AI-powered workflow automation platform. Katara will improve Partisia Blockchain’s developer documentation with AI-enabled workflows and explore using MPC technology to handle confidential data securely.

Looking Ahead: The Trajectory of Partisia Blockchain

The 12 Days of Shipmas showcased Partisia Blockchain’s ambitious vision for the future. While many of these announcements are foundations for what’s to come, they highlight the clear trajectory of the ecosystem:

Privacy-First Solutions: From lending protocols to private auctions, MPC remains the cornerstone of Partisia’s ecosystem.
Developer Empowerment: Collaborations with Katara, TrustSwap, and Koala Wallet reflect our commitment to providing world-class resources for developers.
Real-World Applications: Grants for Synaps, Filedger, and ProprHome demonstrate how Partisia’s technology addresses tangible industry challenges.
Interoperability: Initiatives like CryptoFactor’s gateway and zkCross establish Partisia Blockchain as a multi-chain hub.

As we step into 2025, the momentum from Shipmas will propel us forward. Together with our partners, developers, and community, we’re shaping a blockchain future built on privacy, scalability, and real-world impact.

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