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Aztec Foundation Clarifies Aztec Connect Exploit and System Status
The Aztec Foundation has issued an official statement regarding a recent security breach involving Aztec Connect, a privacy-focused infrastructure layer. Following reports of suspicious activity on June 14, 2026, the fo…
Arc Launches Privacy Whitepaper for Regulated On-Chain Finance
The decentralized finance sector has reached a new milestone as Arc releases its comprehensive privacy whitepaper. This document details the launch of Arc Privacy, a confidential smart contract engine designed to bridge…
Unverified Smart Contracts Targeted: $30.7 Million Stolen via AI
A recent report by Chainalysis has revealed a growing security threat within the decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem, noting that at least $30.7 million has been stolen over the past six months from protocols with un…
Asterix Security Breach Linked to Critical DN404 Protocol Flaw
The decentralized finance (DeFi) sector is facing a new wave of targeted exploits as the Asterix (ASTX) project becomes the latest victim of a smart contract vulnerability. On June 8, 2024, attackers successfully draine…
Aave V4 Development Progresses with Dual-Layer Market Isolation
Stani Kulechov, the founder of the Aave protocol, has confirmed that the development of Aave V4 is proceeding steadily through a phased launch strategy. The latest iteration of the decentralized finance (DeFi) lending p…
TON Network Launches Acton Toolchain to Boost Dev Efficiency by 10x
Telegram founder Pavel Durov has announced the launch of Acton, a unified smart contract toolchain designed to revolutionize development on the The Open Network (TON) blockchain. This new technical framework aims to str…
Polymarket Completes CLOBv2 Migration and Updates Developer Requirements
The decentralized prediction market platform Polymarket has announced the successful completion of its CLOBv2 migration, a significant technical overhaul of its Central Limit Order Book architecture. Following the trans…
Bitcoin Smart Contract Platform OP_NET Sets Mainnet Launch for March 19
The Bitcoin ecosystem is preparing for a significant technological expansion as OP_NET, a native Layer 1 (L1) smart contract platform, announced its official mainnet launch scheduled for March 19, 2026. This initiative …
OP_NET Secures Funding to Bring Native Smart Contracts to Bitcoin
The Bitcoin ecosystem is set for a significant technological expansion following the successful funding round of OP_NET, a pioneering Layer 1 (L1) native smart contract platform. This capital injection marks a critical …
Canton Co-Founder Critiques Smart Contract Network Valuations
The co-founder of Canton Network, a privacy-enabled blockchain interoperability protocol, has issued a critical assessment of the current smart contract landscape. The executive highlights a significant disconnect betwe…