Motoko DAO is rolling out a two-month staking campaign that blends community participation with a healthy dose of game mechanics. Aptly titled Summer Staking Mania, the event kicked off on 1 July and will run through to 29 August, offering high APYs—around 25%—alongside a series of themed staking challenges, rewards and even NFTs.

The campaign is built around seven events, each designed to encourage deeper engagement with the Motoko DAO governance system. Whether it’s teaming up with another staker, hitting milestones collectively, or holding one of the DAO’s signature NFTs, participants have multiple ways to get involved. At the centre of it all is a strong emphasis on locking tokens into long-term neurons—specifically, neurons that are non-dissolving and set to the maximum dissolve delay.

The terms are fairly straightforward. To be eligible for rewards, neurons must be created after 1 July 2025 (unless stated otherwise), must contain at least 2,500 MOTOKO tokens, and must remain locked throughout the campaign. Prizes are paid directly into the neuron itself and distributed via on-chain proposal. The rules allow for multiple neurons, as long as each entry meets the conditions.

The first of the events, Motoko Milestones, is a group challenge that pays out progressively as staking totals hit set targets. Once 25 million MOTOKO is locked, a reward pool of 100,000 MOTOKO will be split among all eligible neurons. At 30 million, the reward rises to 150,000 MOTOKO, and at 35 million, the final milestone releases a 200,000 MOTOKO payout. The total pool for this portion of the event is 450,000 MOTOKO, making it the largest of the campaign.

A more social challenge comes in the form of Tag Team Staking. Participants pair up, tag each other in the DAO’s discussion thread, and share their neuron IDs. The duo with the highest combined stake each week wins 2,500 MOTOKO. With nine weeks of potential rewards, this event holds a 22,500 MOTOKO prize pool. It’s also a subtle way to drive community connections while amplifying engagement.

Lucky Motoko takes a different approach, opting for weekly random draws. Each week, three qualifying neurons will be selected at random to receive 1,000 MOTOKO each. Entrants need only share their neuron ID in the campaign thread to take part. Like the tag team challenge, this event is worth a total of 27,000 MOTOKO across the duration of the campaign.

NFT collectors have a chance to get involved through Collection Collector, which offers weekly prizes of 250 MOTOKO to one holder from each DAO Collection. Eligible collections include Motoko Ghosts, Motoko Pals, B.A.D 3D Avatars, and all Flower Power variants. Participants must share both their NFT and neuron ID in the thread to enter. The total reward pool here is 24,750 MOTOKO, with prizes awarded weekly.

For early supporters, Genesis Governance provides a nod to those who have been staking since before the campaign began. Neurons created before 1 July—configured to non-dissolving and set to the max delay—are eligible for random selection. Each week, three winners will be picked to receive 1,000 MOTOKO each. The total pool here also sits at 27,000 MOTOKO.

Another lucky draw comes in the form of Motoko Ghosts, which awards a single jackpot of 2,500 MOTOKO to one eligible neuron each week. Again, neurons must be set to non-dissolving with the maximum delay. Entries are collected in the same thread as other events, and the total prize pool is 22,500 MOTOKO.

To round out the campaign, Motoko Mania will award one rare Motoko Ghost NFT to a randomly selected eligible neuron at the very end of Summer Staking Mania. No MOTOKO tokens are awarded for this particular event—it’s purely for the NFT collectors who stick around to the finish line.

All event entries are managed through the Motoko DAO’s discussion thread, and it’s made clear that each post should specify which event it’s for. Participants can enter multiple events with different neurons, but must submit individual posts for each entry. Proposals will be used to manage reward distributions, in keeping with DAO procedures.

On the face of it, this is part marketing push, part governance incentive. High APYs are naturally a draw, but the layered events encourage users to interact more meaningfully with the DAO and with each other. It also rewards loyalty to the DAO’s governance model by requiring full lock-up of tokens during the campaign.

The focus on non-dissolving, max-delay neurons signals a longer-term bet by the Motoko DAO. These settings maximise both voting power and rewards, but they also require full commitment. That said, the DAO has previously offered mechanisms for participants to adjust their dissolve delay after campaigns conclude, depending on future proposals.

By attaching different forms of participation—milestones, partnerships, chance-based draws, and NFTs—the campaign appeals to a variety of users. Some will be in it for the numbers, some for the art, and others simply for the interaction.

The Motoko token itself has carved out a niche within the Internet Computer ecosystem as a governance token for projects that use Motoko, the native programming language for the network. Its DAO has launched various NFT collections and supported community grants, while also serving as a testing ground for innovative governance formats.

Summer Staking Mania looks to build on that by turning staking into a more interactive process. Instead of quietly locking tokens and checking back weeks later, participants are asked to engage in public threads, share IDs, team up, and take part in themed challenges. It’s part campaign, part community activation.

With high yields, gamified formats, and a growing community, Motoko DAO is clearly hoping this staking season will draw attention, commitment and fresh energy. Whether you’re a long-time holder or someone newly curious about the Internet Computer’s DAO scene, Summer Staking Mania offers more than just static rewards—it turns staking into something you can actually take part in.

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A new tool called ic-test has been released, aiming to make life easier for developers building on the Internet Computer. Created by Stan and Ulan, the command-line tool helps take the friction out of testing apps that work across different blockchain systems—including the Internet Computer and, if needed, Ethereum-based platforms.

Testing across networks has always been tricky. Developers often find themselves writing the same setup code again and again, manually managing updates, and switching between different systems. ic-test steps in to reduce that burden. It automates much of the repetitive work that goes into preparing an app for testing. It sets up files, links them together, and helps developers focus more on their ideas and less on technical chores.

The tool was built using existing open-source tools that many developers already trust. What ic-test does is combine them in a way that’s more accessible. It reads a project’s setup, prepares everything needed for testing, and keeps track of changes without wiping out work that’s already been done.

For those just starting out, the process is fairly straightforward. You install the tool, prepare your project, and then ask ic-test to create a test setup. If you make changes later on, you can update things without starting over. That means you don’t have to rebuild your tests each time something small changes.

Stan and Ulan have shared some early examples of how to use it, including a basic test involving a simple “Hello World” app. Once the app is built, you can write a test that checks whether the greeting function works as expected. While this might sound technical, what matters is that the process is now smoother and faster than before.

For developers working across both the Internet Computer and Ethereum, ic-test may be even more useful. It supports both environments and helps set up tests that work between the two. That makes it easier to build cross-chain projects without jumping through extra hoops.

The tool is still new, and its creators are open about the fact that it’s a work in progress. They’re encouraging early users to try it out, give feedback, and help shape how it grows. The aim is to make testing less of a hurdle and more of a routine part of building.

Testing tools don’t usually grab headlines, but they’re crucial in keeping Web3 projects stable and secure. Without good tests, bugs slip through, users hit errors, and developers spend more time fixing things than building new features. ic-test is trying to fix that at the foundation—by giving builders a tool that just works and saves time.

One of the more appealing things about ic-test is that it doesn’t try to change how people build. It simply adds a layer that makes it easier to check that everything is working before launch. This kind of invisible help often makes the biggest difference on fast-moving projects.

Even with its early-stage label, ic-test could be a welcome addition for solo developers and small teams alike. It may not solve every problem, but it takes some of the pressure off and gives developers a place to start. Anyone who’s spent hours wiring things up manually will likely appreciate the simplicity.

If you’re working on a project using the Internet Computer and want to avoid the usual test-day stress, it might be worth giving ic-test a look. The setup is light, the instructions are clear, and the time saved can be used for what really matters—building better apps.

Stan and Ulan are welcoming feedback from anyone who tries the tool. That feedback will likely guide the next phase of development, helping smooth out rough edges and add any missing pieces. For now, ic-test is a small tool with a practical focus—and that might be just what the Web3 space needs more of.

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Developers and neuron holders using the NNS Governance API can now follow multiple topics with a single SetFollowing call. The update removes the need for individual follow requests per topic, aiming to streamline the way users manage their neurons and voting preferences.

The change brings the NNS experience closer to how SNS governance works, reducing complexity for those interacting directly with the Internet Computer’s decentralised governance system. For users who follow proposals on multiple fronts—such as exchange rate, node management or network economics—this tweak could help reduce errors and cut down on unnecessary API calls.

The move reflects an ongoing effort by the Internet Computer ecosystem to improve tooling for governance participants, particularly those automating interactions or managing large sets of neurons. Developers working with dApps that integrate voting logic will now be able to batch-follow topics more efficiently, saving time and bandwidth.

Although it may seem like a minor update, this kind of change matters for those regularly participating in decentralised decision-making. It could also help encourage more active engagement in governance, as streamlined tooling tends to reduce friction and lower the barrier to participation.

The new functionality is available now through the latest version of the NNS Governance API.

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Dmail has announced its integration with MetaMask Snap, giving wallet users the ability to check their Dmail messages without switching tabs or platforms. The update is aimed at streamlining communication across the Web3 space, allowing users to stay on top of messages, alerts and notifications from within their wallets.

The move builds on Dmail’s existing suite of features, which already includes support for Gmail, Telegram and other Web2 inboxes. The platform offers encrypted, wallet-native messaging and real-time browser alerts, positioning itself as a cross-channel tool for both personal and project-based communication in Web3.

MetaMask Snap is designed to bring extended functionality to the wallet interface, and this new integration with Dmail could make it easier for users to manage key updates—particularly those tied to decentralised applications, DAOs and token movements.

The messaging layer in Web3 has long lacked a standardised approach. Most updates reach users through scattered platforms, resulting in missed announcements or delayed responses. Dmail has been building to address that issue, and its latest integration suggests a move towards reducing that friction.

While the integration adds convenience for those already using Dmail, it also creates new entry points for users who prefer staying within the MetaMask environment. It’s a small change in how Web3 users might manage communications, but for teams and individuals juggling various chains, apps and tools, the shift toward embedded messaging could be meaningful.

Dmail’s offering continues to focus on encrypted, decentralised communication—something many in the crypto space have called essential for keeping data private while still enabling timely engagement. With this MetaMask integration now live, Dmail is positioning itself as a practical add-on for users looking to streamline how they manage Web3 conversations and updates.

The integration is available now via the Dmail Snap page: https://dmail.ai/snap

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LOBO has surged in value over the past 24 hours, nearly doubling in price and turning heads across crypto lending circles. The renewed interest appears linked to increased activity on Liquidium, where LOBO holders have been quietly using their tokens to borrow BTC in both bullish and bearish strategies.

Liquidium positions itself as a flexible Bitcoin finance (BTCFi) toolkit, and LOBO has proven to be one of the more actively used assets on the platform. Since launch, LOBO has been used to back 299 loans, pointing to growing confidence among holders who see value in keeping their LOBO while unlocking liquidity through borrowing.

Depending on market sentiment, users are approaching the platform differently. Those optimistic about LOBO’s trajectory are collateralising their tokens to borrow BTC and increase their exposure. Others are taking a more cautious route, using borrowed BTC to hedge—essentially treating it like a downside buffer while maintaining their LOBO position.

At the moment, LOBO isn’t listed for Instant Loans on Liquidium, but there’s still movement happening through manual loan offers. Several open offers remain available, giving users a chance to make their move before terms tighten or prices shift again.

The broader market has shown increased interest in BTCFi tools in recent months, with platforms like Liquidium attracting a niche user base looking to experiment beyond traditional DeFi mechanisms. The LOBO spike adds to a string of recent token-specific rallies that hint at a more engaged lending and borrowing ecosystem.

While volatility remains part of the game, the options provided by Liquidium give token holders tools to manage that risk without needing to offload their positions outright. Whether that’s bullish stacking or bearish hedging, the past day’s price action shows that LOBO’s role in BTCFi may just be getting warmed up.

LOBO’s performance and its growing use on Liquidium reflect a larger trend in decentralised finance—one where users are finding value in collateral strategies that keep their original holdings intact while enabling broader market participation.

As always, activity spikes like this come with a level of unpredictability, and the community will be watching closely to see whether LOBO sustains its momentum or settles after the recent burst. Either way, the loan count suggests that more users are stepping in and trying the toolbox for themselves.

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Synthetic swaps might sound like a niche feature, but they’re at the heart of KongSwap’s ambitious attempt to remove friction from cross-chain trading. Rather than relying on liquidity pairs to exist for every possible token combination, KongSwap has built a multi-hop routing engine that automatically pieces together the best path for each swap — even if that path includes two or three steps.

It’s a quietly bold idea that’s gaining traction. The process works behind the scenes, but the user experience stays clean and simple. You input the token you want to trade, and the system finds the best available return across the entire route, regardless of whether a direct pair exists.

If you want to trade a token from the Internet Computer ecosystem for something on Solana, KongSwap will route that request through stablecoins like $ckUSDT or base assets like $ICP if needed. It does the maths and executes the trade as a single, atomic transaction — which means fewer chances of frontrunning or manipulation, and more confidence in what users receive.

There are three levels of swap routing on offer:

• A basic 1-step swap if a direct route exists

• A 2-step option that might move through $ckUSDT or $ICP

• A 3-step route that could include both intermediate tokens

The router checks all paths and picks the one with the best output. For users, that means no toggling through options or guessing which way is cheaper. The fees are handled proportionally along each leg of the route — and the design ensures that fees don’t pile up unnecessarily.

Apart from better pricing and less hassle, there’s added protection baked in. The synthetic swaps engine executes routes atomically, so there’s no room for frontrunning. Slippage is calculated across the entire trade path, not just one leg, and fees are validated before the swap executes — which keeps things fair and capped.

While synthetic swaps are already live within the ICP ecosystem, KongSwap’s ambitions don’t stop there. The team is preparing for multichain mode, which will eventually allow users to swap any token from one chain — like ICP — into tokens on Solana, BNB Chain, Base, and even Bitcoin.

That’s a lot to promise, and execution will matter. Cross-chain functionality brings technical and security challenges, especially when moving assets between very different environments. So far, KongSwap has focused on building a routing layer that’s both flexible and modular — which should help as it scales across chains.

There’s a quiet confidence in the way KongSwap is framing synthetic swaps. The message isn’t about hype, it’s about function: it doesn’t matter if there’s no liquidity for your exact pair. The system will figure it out. And for users, the experience is meant to feel as native and seamless as a one-step swap on a local DEX.

It’s early days for this approach, but it reflects where many decentralised trading platforms are heading: abstracting complexity, giving users more flexibility, and doing it all with minimal manual input. The more chains get added to the KongSwap system, the more these synthetic swaps will be put to the test.

If they hold up under multichain conditions — and if the UI remains smooth — this could change the expectations around how token swaps work. Not with noise, but with quiet infrastructure that just does the job.

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Oisy’s latest update, version 1.5.7, introduces several new features aimed at improving accessibility and user control. The wallet app now supports Simplified Chinese, expanding its reach to a wider user base. It’s a practical move, given the growing interest in digital assets across Asian markets.

The update also includes improvements to the token search function. Users can now view and enable previously disabled tokens directly from search results, streamlining the process for those managing large or diverse portfolios. This makes it easier to bring hidden tokens back into view without navigating through multiple menus.

A small but useful tweak has been added to privacy mode, too. Users can now hide or show their balance with a double tap, a quicker gesture than toggling through settings. While subtle, it makes private browsing a little smoother, especially on shared screens.

Solana users will notice the first set of xStocksFi tokens is now supported. These synthetic asset tokens are starting to appear on more platforms, and their inclusion in Oisy reflects broader interest in cross-chain and traditional asset exposure within decentralised ecosystems.

There are also improvements on the design front. Longer button and navigation labels are now handled more cleanly, which helps with translations and custom UI scaling. It’s the kind of change that won’t get much attention unless you’ve struggled with text cut-offs, but it reflects attention to detail.

Finally, the update allows the same EVM contract to be used across multiple networks. This opens up some technical flexibility for developers and power users working across chains, particularly in multichain applications that rely on consistent smart contract deployments.

Taken together, the changes in v1.5.7 don’t aim for spectacle but deliver practical updates that make the wallet more usable for a wider range of users. Oisy continues to build quietly with a focus on small improvements that reduce friction without overcomplicating the experience.

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KongSwap has expanded its stablecoin offering with the addition of VCHF, a token linked to the Swiss Franc. The move allows users to trade and hold the currency on-chain at any time, without needing to rely on banking hours or cross-border payment systems.

VCHF is issued by VNX, a Liechtenstein-based company licensed under the country’s Blockchain Act. The token is designed to reflect the value of the Swiss Franc and can be exchanged back into the fiat currency through VNX’s platform. Unlike many stablecoins tied to the US dollar, VCHF opens up a different kind of stable asset for users looking to diversify their holdings.

The token is available across multiple chains, giving it reach beyond a single ecosystem. Its addition to KongSwap means it can now be accessed through one of the more active decentralised exchanges on the market, offering liquidity and ease of use to traders and crypto users who may be more familiar with DeFi than with foreign exchange desks.

Bringing a Swiss Franc-referenced asset to a DeFi platform introduces a different flavour to the typical trading mix. While the US dollar remains dominant in most crypto markets, there has been growing interest in stable assets tied to other fiat currencies, especially when backed by regulated issuers. VNX’s licensing in Liechtenstein may add a layer of trust for users who are cautious about unregulated projects or tokens without clear backing.

KongSwap’s VCHF pool is now live, and users can interact with it through supported wallets. The trading experience remains familiar, with the added benefit of offering a more euro-adjacent stable option. For anyone transacting in Europe or looking to preserve value without touching USD-based tokens, the VCHF launch may prove useful.

How widely VCHF will be adopted remains to be seen, particularly as competing stablecoins continue to evolve. But for now, it offers another practical option for DeFi users, and its availability on KongSwap broadens the reach of Swiss Franc-backed digital assets.

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Odin, the project behind the rune-based token protocol, is now fully live on Plug Wallet across both extension and mobile versions. The integration brings Odin’s rune ecosystem directly into Plug, allowing users to swap, send and store their favourite tokens with minimal friction.

The rollout means Plug users can now interact with Odin’s DOG token and other runes natively, without needing to leave the wallet or rely on external swaps. The update applies to both the browser extension and the mobile app, making it easier for those on the go to keep track of assets or make a quick transfer.

Odin describes itself as the “God of Runes”, and has been building out a token infrastructure that appeals to collectors and Web3 users looking for lightweight, customisable assets. While the project still sits in a relatively early stage compared to larger crypto ecosystems, the availability through Plug Wallet could help it reach a broader audience.

Plug has become a go-to wallet on the Internet Computer blockchain, used for DeFi, NFT trading and now increasingly for native token swaps. This collaboration adds another layer of utility to the wallet and positions Odin alongside other early experiments in token design that have been popping up on ICP.

DOG, the most visible rune in Odin’s suite, is currently the token most users will recognise. Whether DOG remains the main draw or newer runes gain traction depends on how the community engages with Odin’s smart contract toolkit.

For now, the focus is on ease of use. Plug Wallet users just need to update their app or extension to access Odin’s tokens, and from there it’s a straightforward process to hold or trade. The user interface remains familiar, which helps lower the entry barrier for anyone curious about experimenting with runes.

As other wallets race to integrate Web3 token standards, Plug’s move to support Odin shows a clear appetite for niche yet flexible protocols. And for Odin, being plugged into Plug might be a timely boost.

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DecideAI has rolled out three key enhancements in the second quarter of 2025, reinforcing its ongoing commitment to building decentralised AI infrastructure that values performance, privacy and openness.

The first improvement boosts the Decide ID Model—a facial recognition system that operates across a blockchain network. In head-to-head tests with InsightFace, a widely recognised open‑source benchmark, Decide ID demonstrated up to six times better performance on essential accuracy measures. This places it well ahead in real‑world applications like stopping fraudulent token distribution, combating spam on decentralised social platforms and reinforcing reputational systems in Web3. The system works without any KYC procedures or reliance on central servers—it simply combines artificial intelligence with blockchain verification.

Moving beyond in‑house deployment, DecideAI has integrated Decide ID into the OpenID Connect (OIDC) framework. This allows developers to incorporate Decide ID as an identity provider in applications that already use OAuth2/OIDC. The result: systems that require proof of genuine human users without the need to hold personal data. Integration is designed to be quick—taking minutes rather than weeks. Developers can explore the integration via DecideAI’s online guide.

On the infrastructure side, the company introduced ic-file-uploader, a Rust crate crafted to enhance file transfer speeds to the Internet Computer (IC). With client‑side parallelisation, it delivers around 0.31 MB/s over the IC and up to 3.5 MB/s on local networks. This tool lays the groundwork not only for straightforward file uploads but also for richer services such as video streaming, liveness checks and on‑chain media storage. Future updates are expected as the team continues to expand distributed architectures.

DecideAI has also made strides in computational back‑end performance. By integrating AMD’s AOCL-BLIS into WasmTime on the Internet Computer, the team achieved around fourfold faster matrix operations and up to eightfold improvements in compute‑intensive machine learning workloads. This development should mean reduced costs and lower latency for AI inference systems. In parallel, the company is experimenting with compressing GPT‑2 style chain-of‑thought sequences into continuous space embeddings—an approach that could produce outputs of GPT‑3 calibre using more compact models.

All three releases underscore DecideAI’s opposition to the increasingly centralised and opaque nature of many AI systems. Its strategy remains rooted in transparency, verifiability on‑chain, default open‑source licensing and a privacy‑first design philosophy. These Q2 updates are working examples that decentralised, high‑performance AI is achievable without dependence on large-scale tech platforms.

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