Maria Irene
The most intriguing announcement is the emergence of NodeKit from its stealth phase. NodeKit aims to reshape the landscape of blockchain scalability by developing a shared sequencer L1, known as SEQ. This technology has the potential to revolutionize rollups, which are secondary layers to a blockchain, by decentralizing their sequencing. The outcome is expected to result in higher uptime and performance. The shared sequencer is an Avalanche Subnet development, and the integration of HyperSDK will allow for rollups to create an additional revenue stream by effortlessly capturing Miner Extractable Value (MEV). NodeKit’s proof-of-concept is already synced with Geth and is on track for smart contract rollups, hinting at the promising future of blockchain infrastructure.
While NodeKit is making waves in blockchain infrastructure, Dexalot is garnering its share of attention too. The decentralized exchange built on an Avalanche Subnet is in line to receive up to $3 million in AVAX tokens, courtesy of the Avalanche Foundation. This lucrative incentive is part of Avalanche’s Multiverse program, designed to spur the growth and adoption of Avalanche Subnets.
And speaking of growth and adoption, GMX V2 has officially launched on the Avalanche platform. GMX V2 introduces a variety of upgrades, including the addition of new assets available for trading, faster transaction speeds, and new mechanisms for open interest balancing and swap incentives. The upgrade demonstrates Avalanche’s commitment to offering a high-performance trading environment.
Moreover, Avalanche is adding new DeFi functionality with the launch of DBOE, a fully on-chain options order book that includes support for both Bitcoin and Ethereum options. Given its non-custodial nature, users maintain full control over their assets, thus eliminating the risk of counterparty default.
Beyond these intriguing projects, Avalanche is cementing its place in the burgeoning NFT marketplace. NFT platform Layerr.xyz has extended its support to Avalanche artists and collectors, promising reduced fees through efficient smart contract construction.
On the events front, the Avalanche team will be making its presence felt at numerous industry events, including Korea Blockchain Week, Token2049, and Mainnet 2023, to name a few. The Avalanche Creative Hang is also gearing up for local meetups in Atlanta and Mexico, following successful events in Istanbul and Austin.
The enterprise and institutional sectors aren’t left out of Avalanche’s plans either. A recent report on tokenization of Off-Chain Assets (OCAs) by The Block predicts that this asset class will reach 10% of the global GDP by 2030. Avalanche is positioning itself as a leader in this space, adding credibility to the tokenization movement.
Adding to this educational endeavor, Avalanche has initiated a LinkedIn Group called ‘Powering Business with Blockchain,’ aiming to foster dialogue and knowledge exchange around digital assets, tokenization, and future blockchain applications.
Finally, the Avalanche ecosystem is branching out into the world of gaming and entertainment. Rumble Kong League is developing a 3v3 street basketball game on the Avalanche blockchain, boasting partnerships with NBA stars like Ty Haliburton, Paul George, and Steph Curry. Gunzilla Games also revealed a riveting trailer for its new Battle Royale game “Off the Grid,” adding another layer of excitement to Avalanche’s already dynamic ecosystem.
As we head into fall, Avalanche seems poised for a whirlwind of activity and innovation, making it a blockchain platform to watch closely in the coming months.
