Author: Ryze Labs
Day 1
1/ Kevin Bowers announced that the Frankendancer client is now live on the Solana mainnet. In addition, the highly anticipated @jump_firedancer client is now live on the testnet, supporting 1 million transactions per second (1M TPS). The Firedancer client will gradually transition to the mainnet through Frankendancer.
2/ @solanamobile launches the Solana Seeker, a new phone built specifically for the Solana ecosystem. The phone features a lighter design, brighter display, improved battery life, and an integrated Seed Vault wallet for secure transactions. The Seeker increases accessibility to mobile crypto and also features a fee-free dApp store for easy access to decentralized applications, NFTs, and DeFi tools.
3/ @phantom launched an embedded wallet that simplifies the developer setup process for new users. Key features include seed-free login, a fully functional user interface, and universal Phantom accounts.
4/ @JupiterExchange announced the acquisition of @coinhall_org and @SolanaFM. They launched token, price, and exchange APIs, and plan to launch Jupiter RFQ next week. Other updates include Perps V2 for limit orders, Dove Oracle, gasless trades, and an upcoming mobile app that supports gasless trades, one-click swaps, zero fees, and integration with Google and Apple Pay.
5/ @SkyEcosystem (formerly MakerDAO) brings its stablecoin USDS to Solana through Wormhole, enhancing cross-chain liquidity and expanding the Solana DeFi ecosystem.
6/ Major announcements from major institutions including Franklin Templeton, Securitize, Société Générale FORGE and Citi.
7/ @0xrwu, co-founder of @tensor_hq, announced that Tensor will be fully open source, allowing developers to develop based on its code. The 2% platform fee will be shared between the Tensor Foundation and contributing developers. In addition, they also launched a funding program for the Tensor Foundation and launched a new product called vector.fun, which is now open for a waiting list.
8/ @wormhole announced the Era3 upgrade, covering intent trading, native asset exchange, and institutional integration.
9/ @ZetaMarkets announced Zeta X, an on-chain CEX-like experience, and @Bulletxyz_, a scaling solution designed to provide low latency and highly competitive liquidity for Solana DeFi to provide users with the best experience.
10/ @fusewallet by @SquadsProtocol launched Fuse Pay, a virtual Visa card that allows users to pay with stablecoins on Solana directly from their Fuse Wallet, simplifying crypto payments and expanding their utility.
11/ @helio_pay enables Shopify merchants to sell products using Blinks, providing a seamless crypto payment solution for e-commerce platforms.
12/ @sling_money announces interoperability with @Solana and other platforms, allowing users to add and withdraw USDC and USDP stablecoins to Sling Wallet and send funds to over 140 countries.
13/ @playsolana launched PSG1, the first physical Web3 gaming device based on Solana, fusing gaming with blockchain technology to provide users with an enhanced experience.
14/ @cubexch announced the launch of their new blockchain, Guardium Network, and the introduction of the $ISO token, expanding their ecosystem and services.
15/ @Stacks announced the development of sBTC support for @Solana, helping to bring native BTC liquidity to the Solana chain.
16/ @iancummingsnft announced the iOS release of @photofinishgame, becoming the first real money Web3 mobile game to be launched on the Apple App Store.
Day 2
17/ @bonk_inu shared news about the launch of $BONK exchange-traded products (ETPs) and hinted at the possibility of $BONK ETFs in the future!
18/ @Hassan_NY from @coinbase announced plans to bring cbBTC to Solana, an important step in connecting the Bitcoin and Solana ecosystems.
19/ @MarinadeFinance is working with @ZodiaCustody to provide institutional clients with access to Solana staking. Backed by Standard Chartered and SBI Holdings, the partnership expands institutional participation in the Solana DeFi ecosystem.
20/ @MeFndn revealed that $ME will officially become the SPL token. Their goal is to power the cross-chain dApps ecosystem, which is highly consistent with Solana's vision of focusing on retail users.
21/ @travalacom announces full Solana integration, allowing users to book over 3M travel products with $SOL, $USDT, and $USDC. Additionally, they are launching $SOL travel rewards soon!
22/ @deBridgeFinance announced that their token $DBR will be officially launched on October 17th.
23/ @metaplex launches AURA, the next evolution of digital assets on Solana. The team promises to share more details on Monday, so stay tuned for a deeper dive!
24/ @sanctumso launched two new PayFi products:
Creator Coins: Enable creators and organizations to earn money through monetization and growing their communities.
Cloud Card: Launched in partnership with @basedappHQ and @JupiterExchange, allowing users to pay with Solana and stablecoins in over 100 countries.
25/ @ranger_finance announced Solana’s first perpetual DEX aggregator and launched an integrated data dashboard for trading. They also partnered with @asgardfi for spot margin trading, with a beta release next week.
26/ The full version of the Firedancer validator client is now live on the Solana mainnet in non-voting mode, further driving Solana’s ultimate scalability potential.
27/ @KaminoFinance is preparing to launch Spot Leverage in the coming weeks.
28/ @PythNetwork launched Oracle Integrity Staking (OIS), introducing an on-chain staking rewards and penalty mechanism to ensure the security of DeFi data sources. OIS incentivizes data publishers and stakers while improving the reliability of Pyth price oracles.
29/ @JamboTechnology launches JamboPhonet. Now shipping to 128 countries, this $99 Web3 phone offers a bold and affordable entry into the decentralized world.
30/ @RenzoProtocol is bringing $ezUSDC to the @jito_sol platform! By combining the stability of USDC with the benefits of re-staking, $ezUSDC allows users to earn yield while protecting against market volatility.
31/ And finally, @DanPaul000 just announced that Breakpoint 2025 will be held in Abu Dhabi! The conference will take place from December 11th to 13th, 2025, and a limited-time sale for tickets will open in the next 24 hours.
