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Ord.io to Shut Down on June 1 After Three-Year Run in Bitcoin Ordinals Space

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Ord.io to Shut Down on June 1 After Three-Year Run in Bitcoin Ordinals Space

Ord.io, the Bitcoin Ordinals explorer known for its community-driven features and culture-first design, will shut down on June 1, marking the end of a three-year run that helped shape how users discover and interact with inscriptions on Bitcoin.

The platform began as a simple idea for an Ordinals explorer with upvotes, launched without clear expectations of how quickly the ecosystem would evolve. Over time, it grew into a widely used tool for exploring inscriptions, attracting more than a million users.

During its development, Ord.io introduced features that became central to how people navigated the space. Satributes allowed users to trace rare satoshis behind inscriptions, while Block Vision offered real-time visibility into Runes minting activity. Even basic tools such as sorting and filtering developed unexpected cultural weight, with options like “sort by largest inscription” turning into informal leaderboards as users competed to create large inscriptions.

The team also reflected on the more unpredictable aspects of community behaviour. At one point, competitive activity from certain groups led to the removal of the downvote feature, a decision that highlighted how strongly user dynamics shaped platform design over time.

As part of its shutdown, Ord.io plans to preserve its public history. Upvotes, replies and public address profiles will be uploaded to GitHub, allowing future developers to access the dataset if they choose to build new Ordinals explorers with historical context.

The team said the project brought both challenges and enjoyment, noting the steady involvement of artists, collectors, developers and wider crypto users who engaged with the platform since its early days.

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Plug Pay launches to enable real-world payments across everyday spending

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Plug Pay launches to enable real-world payments across everyday spending

Plug Pay has gone live, introducing a new payment option designed to support real-world purchases including supermarket shopping, flights and everyday items such as coffee.

The rollout expands the use of Plug Wallet, with full support now available across Ethereum and all Ethereum Virtual Machine compatible networks. The update is aimed at simplifying how users connect and transact with decentralised applications, removing steps that have traditionally been part of signing in and approving transactions.

A key feature of the update is a streamlined “plug to Ethereum sign-in” process, designed to make access to decentralised apps faster and more direct. The system allows users to connect their wallet and approve actions within apps in a single flow.

The integration also extends compatibility across a range of platforms in the decentralised finance ecosystem, including Hyperliquid, Uniswap and 1inch, alongside other Ethereum-based applications.

Plug Pay is positioned as a bridge between digital assets and everyday spending, allowing transactions to extend beyond trading and into real-world use cases such as travel bookings and retail purchases.

The development comes as digital payment systems continue to evolve, with growing focus on reducing friction in how users move between wallets, apps and payment environments.

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56 Bitcoin Blocks Inscribed as BIC Map Goes Live on ICP

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56 Bitcoin Blocks Inscribed as BIC Map Goes Live on ICP

Day one of BIC has closed with 56 Bitcoin blocks now permanently inscribed on the Internet Computer Protocol (ICP), marking the first visible phase of the Bitmap-based on-chain mapping project.

The launch has introduced a system where individual Bitcoin blocks are represented as digital parcels on ICP, each one recorded permanently and linked to burned DOM. With the first day complete, 56 blocks have been claimed out of a possible one million, setting the early structure of the map that continues to expand as participants connect their wallets and select available blocks.

Users accessing the BIC platform can now connect a Plug wallet and view their holdings through a feature labelled My BICs. This appears directly beneath the BIC Map interface and automatically lists owned blocks in a structured view. Each entry can be opened individually, allowing users to inspect details tied to their selected block.

The initial set includes early and so-called genesis-related blocks alongside halving blocks, both of which remain available for claim. The broader supply stands at one million blocks, leaving the majority still unallocated as activity begins to build.

The pace of participation has so far been measured, though the early movement has drawn attention within the Bitmap and ICP communities. With only 56 blocks taken on day one, the system remains largely open, with the map showing clear space between early claims.

As more users connect and select blocks, the visual structure of the map is expected to change in real time. For now, the early distribution offers a snapshot of a system still in its opening stage, with most of the grid yet to be filled.

Link : https://domburns.xyz/domburns-bic

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Bitmap in a Canister goes live on ICP mainnet with one million claimable digital districts

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Bitmap in a Canister goes live on ICP mainnet with one million claimable digital districts

Bitmap in a Canister (BIC) has launched on the ICP mainnet, introducing a system of one million on-chain districts that can be claimed through the DOM protocol. The deployment runs on canister sqbmn-myaaa-aaaau-agthq-cai and establishes a fixed supply of digital land tied to Bitmap blocks numbered from 0 to 999,999.

At the centre of the system is a simple mechanic. Each Bitmap block represents a district. Users burn DOM to inscribe a block, and ownership is recorded directly on-chain within the ICP canister. Each district can only be claimed once, with ownership assigned permanently to the first participant. The registry operates without administrative control, meaning no central party can alter or reverse assignments after inscription.

Bitmap itself originated as a protocol on Bitcoin Ordinals, allowing users to inscribe block numbers and claim them as digital land. The ICP version removes Ordinals and Bitcoin transaction fees from the process, shifting activity fully on-chain within Internet Computer infrastructure. According to the team, this allows inscriptions to settle without waiting for block confirmations on external chains.

District structure is determined algorithmically. Each block produces between 50 and 549 parcels, with higher density in earlier blocks and lower density in rarer regions. The layout of each district is generated using a hash-based seed linked to its inscription, meaning no two districts share identical configurations. This approach creates variation across the map while keeping generation fully deterministic.

The system also introduces a rarity framework built into the protocol itself. Four Legendary districts correspond to Bitcoin halving blocks at #210,000, #420,000, #630,000 and #840,000. A further tier covers Genesis-era blocks from #0 to #9,999, while early and mid-range blocks fall into additional rarity categories. Round thousand blocks form a smaller special group, while the remaining majority are classified as common districts. Each category is defined by its position in the block range rather than external market behaviour.

The current launch phase, referred to as Epoch 1, sets the inscription cost at 1 DOM per district. A planned emissions adjustment is expected to reduce inscription costs to 0.5 DOM after approximately 147 days. The pricing structure is designed to influence early distribution, with higher-value blocks expected to be claimed during the initial phase before any reduction in cost occurs.

A live map at domburns.xyz/domburns-bic.html allows users to view the full one million block grid. Claimed districts are visually marked according to owner identity, while unclaimed blocks remain open for inscription. Users can click individual blocks to view district-level details, including voxel-based visualisations generated from each block’s unique hash. Wallet connection through Plug enables direct interaction with unclaimed districts from within the interface.

The roadmap outlines several stages of development beyond the initial release. Version 1 focuses on inscription, transfer functionality and map exploration. Version 1.5 links district ownership to visual territory size within the Blastoff system, where accumulated districts affect representation on a broader map layer.

Version 2 introduces marketplace functionality, allowing users to list and trade districts alongside Certificates of Burn within a unified DOM marketplace. Version 2.5 extends the model further by enabling parcel-level tokenisation, where individual sections within districts can be traded or used for staking purposes.

Later development moves toward a full 3D world map in version 3. In this phase, districts are represented as voxel-based structures in a navigable environment. Activity such as inscriptions and transfers influences visual density, with active districts forming larger structures over time. Rare blocks, including Legendary districts, are intended to appear as fixed landmarks within the evolving digital landscape.

At the time of launch, several high-value regions, including Genesis and halving blocks, remain unclaimed. The system is live, and all one million districts are available for inscription under the current Epoch 1 conditions.

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Pakistan launches first cloud engine built on blockchain infrastructure in new digital rollout

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Pakistan launches first cloud engine built on blockchain infrastructure in new digital rollout

Pakistan’s first cloud engine built on blockchain-based infrastructure has gone live, marking the start of a staged rollout that will extend access to government departments, academic institutions and the startup sector.

The system, described as a sovereign cloud environment, has been developed through a collaboration between the DFINITY and the Pakistan Digital Authority. It follows a memorandum of understanding signed in February 2026 to establish a dedicated Pakistan subnet designed for locally hosted, tamper-resistant cloud services focused on artificial intelligence applications and data localisation.

According to details shared around the launch, the next phase will see the distribution of 1,500 “caffeine” licences across government, education and startup ecosystems. These licences are intended to allow selected users to build and deploy applications directly onto the national cloud system.

A pilot programme for a national chat messenger is also planned as part of the rollout. While limited technical details have been released, the messaging platform is expected to operate within the same infrastructure and could include support for payments and tokenised digital assets.

The initiative is linked to the broader development of the Internet Computer Protocol, which aims to enable decentralised cloud computing systems. Supporters of the project argue that national deployments such as this could give governments greater control over data storage and digital services while reducing reliance on traditional cloud providers.

The announcement has drawn attention due to Pakistan’s population size, estimated at more than 230 million people, and the potential scale of digital services that could be built on the system. Proponents of blockchain-based infrastructure have suggested that early adoption by state institutions could encourage wider use of decentralised applications in areas such as administration and public services.

At this stage, officials have framed the rollout as an early deployment, with further expansion expected as testing progresses across selected sectors. Technical and regulatory details around the messaging system and broader cloud services have not yet been fully outlined.

The development places Pakistan among a small number of countries exploring blockchain-based national infrastructure, although the long-term uptake will depend on implementation, security performance and integration with existing digital systems.

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WooCommerce runs inside ICP canisters as WASP pushes WordPress into Web3

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WooCommerce runs inside ICP canisters as WASP pushes WordPress into Web3

A new development in the Internet Computer ecosystem is drawing attention from developers and digital commerce watchers, as WooCommerce is now operating within WordPress hosted inside WASP on ICP infrastructure.

The setup moves beyond static pages or stripped-down deployments. It supports a full PHP workload, including plugin-heavy environments that power many modern WordPress sites. This includes WooCommerce, one of the most widely used e-commerce plugins globally, now functioning without reliance on traditional web hosting services.

Instead of using virtual private servers or conventional hosting providers, the system runs through ICP canisters, which act as decentralised compute units. The stack combines PHP, WordPress, WASQL and WooCommerce in a configuration that aims to replicate familiar Web2 environments while shifting the underlying infrastructure.

Developers involved in the project describe it as an attempt to bridge existing web ecosystems with decentralised frameworks. The approach focuses on compatibility, allowing widely used tools like WordPress to operate without requiring a complete rebuild or migration to new programming models.

Early performance indicators suggest load times are improving as the system matures, though the technology remains under active development. As with most emerging decentralised hosting solutions, questions remain around scalability, reliability under heavy traffic and long-term maintenance.

WordPress continues to power a large share of the global web, while WooCommerce is a common choice for small and mid-sized online stores. Bringing these tools into a decentralised environment could open new options for developers seeking alternatives to centralised infrastructure, though adoption will likely depend on ease of use and cost efficiency.

WASP’s role in this effort centres on creating a workable pathway between established Web2 platforms and newer Web3 systems. Rather than replacing existing tools, the focus appears to be on adapting them to run in a different environment.

For now, the project offers a working demonstration of what decentralised hosting for mainstream applications could look like. Whether it can move beyond experimentation into broader use will depend on how it performs under real-world demands and how developers respond to the shift.

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Armacore AI voice agents preview tools for call scheduling and personalised conversations

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Armacore AI voice agents preview tools for call scheduling and personalised conversations

Developer devdaryl has shared early details of a voice artificial intelligence system being built on Armacoreai, outlining features that aim to automate phone calls and manage simple scheduling tasks through conversational prompts.

In a post on X, he described agents that can place calls and handle everyday requests such as booking appointments or contacting people. Examples included instructions like calling a dentist to arrange an appointment or checking in with a contact about a household service.

The system is also being designed to retain conversational context across interactions. According to the description, each user or client would be assigned a unique identifier so that the agent can distinguish between individuals with the same name, reducing the chance of errors when retrieving contact history or past discussions.

On a first interaction, the agent would ask basic questions such as a name and request details to assist the task. On later interactions, it would reference previous exchanges directly, greeting users by name and recalling earlier conversations where relevant.

The approach suggests a move towards more persistent, memory-based AI assistants that operate across multiple calls rather than treating each interaction as isolated. It also raises practical questions around data handling, identity management and how conversational memory is stored and retrieved securely.

Further technical details have not yet been released, with the developer indicating that a full launch update is expected later in the week.

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Trump sets 25% tariff on EU cars and trucks, citing trade deal compliance concerns

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Trump sets 25% tariff on EU cars and trucks, citing trade deal compliance concerns

President Donald J. Trump has announced plans to raise tariffs on cars and trucks imported from the European Union to 25%, linking the move to what he described as the bloc’s failure to comply with a previously agreed trade arrangement.

In a public statement, he said the decision would take effect next week and argued that the measure was necessary in response to ongoing concerns about how the European Union has engaged with the trade agreement. He also claimed that if European manufacturers build vehicles within the United States, they would not face the proposed tariff.

The announcement placed a spotlight once again on transatlantic trade relations, particularly in the automotive sector, which has long been a sensitive area for both sides due to its scale and political importance. Cars and trucks are among the most heavily traded manufactured goods between the US and Europe, and any change in tariff levels tends to draw attention from industry groups on both sides of the Atlantic.

The US administration framed the move as part of a broader push to support domestic manufacturing investment, pointing to ongoing factory development and capital inflows into American automotive production. According to the statement, large-scale investments are already underway, with new facilities expected to open and employ US-based workers.

From the European side, officials have not yet issued a detailed response to the announcement, though trade experts note that tariff increases of this scale often trigger negotiations or countermeasures, depending on how they are implemented. Businesses involved in automotive exports are likely to assess potential cost impacts and supply chain adjustments if the policy proceeds as outlined.

The proposal adds further uncertainty to an already complex trade relationship, with manufacturers watching closely for clarity on timing, exemptions and enforcement. For now, the focus remains on how both sides will respond in the days leading up to the planned change.

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Menese Protocol launches zero-interest Solana lending aimed at holders seeking liquidity without selling assets

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Menese Protocol launches zero-interest Solana lending aimed at holders seeking liquidity without selling assets

Menese Protocol has introduced a zero-interest lending product built around Solana, targeting crypto holders who want access to liquidity without offloading their assets during periods of market volatility.

The offering allows users to borrow against their Solana holdings at no stated interest, positioning itself within the decentralised finance lending space where collateralised borrowing has become increasingly common. The protocol is designed to let users retain exposure to their crypto positions while accessing cash or stable assets for short-term needs.

The messaging around the launch reflects a familiar tension in crypto markets: holders often face pressure to sell assets when personal financial demands arise, even if they prefer to maintain long-term positions. Menese Protocol suggests its model is intended to reduce that pressure by offering loans against collateral rather than requiring liquidation.

The product arrives at a time when decentralised lending platforms are competing to attract liquidity providers and borrowers with varied rate structures and risk models. While zero-interest borrowing may appear attractive, such models typically rely on over-collateralisation, liquidation mechanisms, or alternative fee structures elsewhere in the system, depending on how the protocol is designed.

Menese Protocol has not publicly detailed all aspects of its risk framework in the material released, which leaves standard questions around collateral ratios, liquidation thresholds and smart contract security relevant for potential users assessing the platform.

Within the broader ecosystem, zero-interest or low-cost borrowing models have periodically surfaced as a way to increase user adoption, though their sustainability often depends on market conditions and protocol incentives rather than traditional interest-based revenue.

As decentralised finance continues to evolve, offerings like this highlight the ongoing experimentation in how crypto assets can be used beyond trading, particularly as collateral for everyday financial needs.

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Internet Computer marks five years with focus on new cloud tools

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Internet Computer marks five years with focus on new cloud tools

DFINITY Foundation is preparing to mark the fifth anniversary of the Internet Computer on 10 May 2026, with plans to showcase a new set of technologies described as “cloud engines”.

The demonstration is expected to include tools built around agent-driven development, artificial intelligence infrastructure and decentralised compute systems. The announcement signals a continued effort by the organisation to position the Internet Computer as an alternative to traditional cloud platforms.

Since its launch in 2021, the Internet Computer has aimed to extend blockchain functionality beyond payments and smart contracts, focusing on hosting applications and services directly on-chain. The upcoming presentation suggests a shift towards integrating AI capabilities more deeply into that framework.

According to early details, the “cloud engines” concept centres on systems that can support autonomous or semi-autonomous software agents, alongside dedicated nodes designed to handle AI-related workloads. The approach reflects a broader trend across the tech sector, where interest in combining distributed infrastructure with machine learning tools has grown.

Supporters of the model argue that decentralised compute networks could offer advantages in transparency and resilience compared with conventional cloud providers. By distributing workloads across independent nodes, these systems aim to reduce reliance on centralised data centres.

At the same time, questions remain around scalability, performance and adoption. Established cloud providers continue to dominate the market, backed by extensive infrastructure and long-standing enterprise relationships. Newer decentralised platforms face the challenge of proving they can match reliability while offering a clear benefit to developers and users.

The anniversary event is likely to serve both as a technical showcase and a signal of direction. By highlighting agentic builds and AI-focused nodes, DFINITY appears to be aligning its roadmap with current interest in automation and intelligent systems.

For the Internet Computer community, the milestone marks five years of development in a competitive and fast-moving space. Whether the upcoming demonstrations translate into broader uptake will depend on how these tools perform in practice and how easily developers can integrate them into real-world applications.

The 10 May event is expected to draw attention from developers and observers tracking the intersection of blockchain, cloud infrastructure and artificial intelligence, with the next phase of the project set to hinge on how these elements come together.

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