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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Updated Technical Roadmap for H1 2025: Scaling Privacy and Usability in Web3

Updated Technical Roadmap for H1 2025: Scaling Privacy and Usability in Web3

Last week, we shared our updated technical roadmap update on X. As we kick off 2025, Partisia Blockchain is reaffirming its mission to redefine data privacy, scalability, and usability in the Web3 ecosystem.

The upcoming months are packed with transformative advancements aimed at solving real-world challenges and bringing us closer to a scalable, privacy-centric blockchain future. 

Today, we’re excited to present a detailed look at the key updates shaping H1 2025 and their impact on our community and beyond.

Key Developments to Watch in H1 2025

Real MPC Arithmetic: Pushing Precision and Performance

At the heart of Partisia Blockchain is Multi-Party Computation (MPC), and with real MPC arithmetic, we’re delivering faster and more efficient secure computations for real-world applications like AI and DeFi. This critical update brings:

  • Faster execution of secure computations in areas like decentralized finance (DeFi), AI, and healthcare.
  • Significant efficiency improvements, enabling tasks like running AI models on sensitive healthcare data to provide real-time insights while ensuring privacy.

By leveraging arithmetic computations alongside binary computations, Partisia Blockchain offers optimal performance tailored to diverse use cases. This opens up broader possibilities, including near-real-time applications in healthcare and finance.

Privacy-Preserving AI: Expanding AI’s Potential on Partisia Blockchain

The integration of privacy-preserving AI into the Partisia Blockchain is a transformative step for AI-driven web3 applications. By leveraging MPC, we’re enabling:

  • AI inference on private data without exposing it, preserving privacy while generating actionable insights.
  • Cross-industry use cases, such as a bank assessing loan risks securely or healthcare organizations analyzing patient data while protecting sensitive information.

This advancement expands AI’s role in sensitive sectors, providing a secure foundation for innovation where data privacy is paramount.

Fiat Onramps: Simplifying Access

To simplify onboarding, we’re introducing fiat onramps via the Partisia Browser. This feature addresses key user pain points by enabling:

  • Users to convert fiat currencies into crypto assets seamlessly within the ecosystem.
  • Easier access for non-technical users to engage with blockchain services, such as staking or performing transactions within the ecosystem.

This improvement opens up Partisia Blockchain to a broader audience, encouraging more individuals and businesses to participate in the network.

Improved Staking Tools: Transparent and User-Friendly

The updated staking framework simplifies stake management. Key improvements include:

  • Dynamic staking rewards that incentivize long-term participation and engagement.
  • Enhanced transparency tools for delegating and managing stakes, empowering users with more control and insights into their performance.

By making staking easier and more efficient, these updates strengthen the Partisia community and encourage active participation in the governance and security of the network.

Decentralized Identity (DID) and Key Management

As we enhance privacy and usability, Decentralized Identity (DID) and secure key management are critical components of our roadmap. These tools empower users and businesses with:

  • Self-sovereign identity solutions where individuals and organizations can control their digital identities without reliance on centralized intermediaries.
  • Simplified access control and secure authentication, ensuring high levels of usability and security for blockchain applications and beyond.

Partisia Blockchain will take the existing DID and key management solutions and go beyond what current solutions provide using MPC. From customizable presentation using multiple verified credential issuers to flexible key management solutions to provide auditability and robust governance tools, we will aim to bring solutions that truly can tackle real world problems in industries such as healthcare, finance, and supply chain management.

Upgradable Smart Contracts: Building for Longevity

We’re introducing upgradable smart contracts to provide flexibility and adaptability for developers. These contracts will allow:

  • Real-time updates and fixes without disrupting the existing ecosystem.
  • Compliance with evolving technical and regulatory requirements, ensuring long-term sustainability.

This development ensures that applications on Partisia Blockchain remain adaptable, reliable, and future-proof, even as industry demands evolve.

Why These Updates Matter

Solving the Privacy vs. Collaboration Paradox

Traditionally, businesses and individuals have had to choose between collaboration and privacy. Partisia Blockchain’s advancements eliminate this trade-off by enabling:

  • Secure data sharing in collaborative environments without exposing sensitive details.
  • Seamless integration of blockchain and AI, unlocking transformative potential while safeguarding data integrity.

These updates collectively ensure that industries, entities and individuals can operate with both security and transparency, creating trust while fostering innovation

Enabling Real-World Applications

Each update plays a vital role in driving impactful use cases across industries, such as:

  • Healthcare: Securely analyze patient data for diagnostics and research, meeting stringent privacy requirements.
  • AI: Enable faster and more efficient inference models while maintaining strict privacy controls, laying the groundwork for responsible AI adoption.
  • Supply Chain: Improve transparency and efficiency in tracking goods while protecting proprietary data.
  • User Experience: Fiat onramps and improved staking tools simplify onboarding by lowering barriers for non-technical users.

Strengthening Core Infrastructure

With the inclusion of DID and key management, Partisia Blockchain strengthens its ecosystem by empowering users to:

  • Take control of their digital identities without centralized dependencies.
  • Authenticate securely and manage access to sensitive systems.
  • Build trust in decentralized ecosystems with privacy and usability at their core.

Looking Ahead

H1 2025 is just the beginning. These advancements address many immediate challenges whilst also laying the groundwork for broader, long-term goals in H2 2025, including:

  • Expanded privacy-preserving integrations across industries.
  • New tools to enhance both developer and user experiences.
  • Further innovations in blockchain scalability and usability.

Stay tuned as we work toward building a scalable, secure, and privacy-first future where you own your data and make the rules.

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