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		<title>Bitmine Stakes 460,000 ETH, Breaking Ethereum Record</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Yeliz Akmaca]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 02 Jan 2026 10:30:20 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Ethereum is seeing a new milestone in institutional adoption. Tom Lee-led Bitmine Immersion Technologies has locked billions of dollars worth of ETH through staking. On-chain data shows the company staked 119,000 ETH in a single transaction, bringing its total staked holdings to 460,000 ETH. At current prices, this amount exceeds $1 billion. Bitmine preferred a</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p data-start="745" data-end="1090"><strong>Ethereum</strong> is seeing a new milestone in institutional adoption. Tom Lee-led <strong>Bitmine</strong> Immersion Technologies has locked billions of dollars worth of ETH through staking. On-chain data shows the company staked 119,000 ETH in a single transaction, bringing its total staked holdings to 460,000 ETH. At current prices, this amount exceeds $1 billion.</p>
<p data-start="1092" data-end="1469">Bitmine preferred a gradual staking approach rather than a single large transaction. Recently, large ETH transfers to Bitmine-linked wallets were observed, some facilitated by institutional brokerage firms like FalconX. This move stands out as one of the largest corporate actions in Ethereum’s validator ecosystem and highlights the company’s long-term strategic commitment.</p>
<h2 data-start="1476" data-end="1527">Institutional Investors Focus on Ethereum</h2>
<p data-start="1529" data-end="1892">According to Artemis data, Ethereum leads in net capital inflows among blockchains. Networks like Solana, Hyperliquid, and Sonic occasionally attract interest, but most alternative ecosystems are seeing net outflows. High liquidity, predictable staking returns, and robust infrastructure continue to make Ethereum a preferred choice for institutional investors.</p>
<p data-start="1894" data-end="2079">Companies like Bitmine locking billions in ETH for the long term indicate that institutional accumulation remains strong, reinforcing Ethereum as a secure and predictable yield layer.</p>
<p data-start="1894" data-end="2079"><img fetchpriority="high" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-60770 " src="https://coinengineer.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/ethereum-bitmine.jpg" alt="" width="870" height="486" srcset="https://coinengineer.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/ethereum-bitmine.jpg 940w, https://coinengineer.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/ethereum-bitmine-300x168.jpg 300w, https://coinengineer.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/ethereum-bitmine-768x429.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px" /></p>
<h2 data-start="2086" data-end="2138">Staking and ETFs Create a Reinforcing Loop</h2>
<p data-start="2140" data-end="2357">Institutional interest in Ethereum goes beyond holding ETH reserves. BlackRock’s staking-backed Ethereum ETFs have introduced ETH to traditional finance as both a price exposure and yield-bearing investment vehicle.</p>
<p data-start="2359" data-end="2580">This creates a reinforcing loop: more ETH is locked in staking, circulating supply decreases, and yields remain attractive. Institutional confidence strengthens, supporting long-term network security and staking growth.</p>
<h2 data-start="2587" data-end="2635">Staking Queue Signals Market Sentiment</h2>
<p data-start="2637" data-end="2868">On-chain data shows Ethereum’s staking entrance queue has exceeded exit queue for the first time in six months. The entry queue holds roughly 745,619 ETH with a 13-day wait. Exits have steadily declined while new entrants surged.</p>
<p data-start="2870" data-end="3134">Monad DeFi lead Abdul noted that the last time this happened in June, Ether’s price doubled shortly after. During Kiln’s organized validator exits in September, about 70% of unstaked ETH was absorbed by Bitmine, giving it control of roughly 3.4% of total supply.</p>
<p data-start="3136" data-end="3360">The Ethereum Pectra upgrade made staking easier and allowed larger ETH amounts to be staked at once. Analysts also point out that rising DeFi borrowing costs and unwinding of positions may have influenced staking behavior.</p>
<p data-start="3362" data-end="3686">Ultimately, Ethereum is moving beyond being just a smart contract platform, positioning itself as the settlement and yield layer of the crypto economy. Liquidity, security, and robust infrastructure continue to concentrate capital, and Bitmine’s long-term staking reinforces that institutional accumulation remains strong.</p>
<p data-start="3362" data-end="3686"><em>In the comment section, you can freely share your comments and  opinions about the topic. Additionally, don’t forget to follow us on <a href="https://t.me/coinengineernews" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Telegram, </a><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@CoinEngineer" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">YouTube</a>, and <a href="https://twitter.com/coinengineers">Twitter</a> for the latest news and updates.</em></p>
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		<title>Mastercard and Polygon Bring Verified Usernames to Wallets</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Yeliz Akmaca]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2025 09:32:49 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Mastercard announced on November 18, 2025, that it has selected the Polygon network to bring verified usernames to self-custody wallets. This move will allow users to transact using easy-to-remember aliases instead of long, complex wallet addresses. The goal is to provide a secure and user-friendly experience in the crypto space. Mastercard and Polygon Collaboration Mastercard’s</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p data-start="228" data-end="561"><strong>Mastercard</strong> announced on November 18, 2025, that it has selected the <strong><a href="https://coinengineer.net/blog/polygon-network-halt-no-new-blocks-for-hours/">Polygon</a> network</strong> to bring verified usernames to self-custody wallets. This move will allow users to transact using easy-to-remember aliases instead of long, complex wallet addresses. The goal is to provide a secure and user-friendly experience in the crypto space.</p>
<h2 data-start="563" data-end="605">Mastercard and Polygon Collaboration</h2>
<p data-start="607" data-end="954">Mastercard’s “Crypto Credential” solution aims to enable secure interactions on the blockchain. Mercuryo will handle user verification and create the usernames. The Polygon network offers high transaction speed and low costs, making it the ideal infrastructure for this solution. As a result, blockchain transactions become both fast and secure.</p>
<p data-start="956" data-end="1282">“Instead of copying and checking long hexadecimal strings, users can transact using a single, verified alias recognized across the Mastercard Crypto Credential network,” the release stated. “This approach improves trust, reduces user error, and brings the familiarity of traditional payment flows into self-custody wallets.”</p>
<h2 data-start="1284" data-end="1332">Soulbound Token and Verification Mechanism</h2>
<p data-start="1334" data-end="1637">The system uses a “soulbound token”–like structure to indicate that a user is verified. This token proves on-chain that a wallet address belongs to a verified user. Users can transact using aliases linked to their wallets. This structure provides significant convenience for self-custody wallet users.</p>
<h2 data-start="1639" data-end="1685">User Experience and the Crypto Ecosystem</h2>
<p data-start="1687" data-end="2053">This new feature aims to improve the user experience within the blockchain ecosystem. Human-readable aliases reduce the risk of errors, especially for new users. Moreover, verification processes and the token structure make transactions more transparent and secure. Meanwhile, Polygon’s scalable infrastructure enables the system to handle high demand efficiently.</p>
<p data-start="2055" data-end="2575">Raj Dhamodharan, Mastercard Vice President of Blockchain and Digital Assets, told PYMNTS: “All of this comes down to what consumers and businesses want. It’s not just about cost, but also trust, simplicity, and convenience. Customers want an end-to-end experience. For consumer adoption, most people won’t even know they’re using stablecoins. In the U.S., there’s already a robust electronic infrastructure of wallets, bank accounts, etc. Crypto-native users may interact directly with the blockchain, but most won’t.”</p>
<p data-start="2577" data-end="2740">Users can request a token on Polygon that demonstrates their wallets support verified transfers and helps applications route transactions based on identity data.</p>
<p data-start="2742" data-end="2760">Key Benefits</p>
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<p data-start="2764" data-end="2815">Wallet transactions with easy-to-remember aliases</p>
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<p data-start="2818" data-end="2864">Secure verification for self-custody wallets</p>
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<p data-start="2867" data-end="2910">On-chain verification via soulbound token</p>
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<p data-start="2913" data-end="2965">Fast and low-cost transactions via Polygon network</p>
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<p data-start="2968" data-end="3018">User-friendly experience in the crypto ecosystem</p>
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<p data-start="3020" data-end="3329">Mastercard and Polygon’s collaboration aims to enhance user trust in crypto transactions. Announced on November 18, 2025, this solution makes blockchain interactions both secure and user-friendly. Verified usernames and self-custody wallet integration represent a significant innovation in the crypto space.</p>
<p data-start="3020" data-end="3329">You can freely share your thoughts and comments about the topic in the comment section. Additionally, please follow us on our <a href="https://t.me/coinengineernews" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Telegram, </a><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@CoinEngineer" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">YouTube,</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/coinengineers">Twitter</a> channels for the latest news and updates.</p>
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		<title>Balancer Hack Update: Attacker Starts Selling Stolen Tokens</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Yeliz Akmaca]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2025 13:30:34 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>The Balancer hack entered a new phase as the attacker began to liquidate stolen tokens shortly after the protocol confirmed the recovery of $4.1 million. Fresh movements across multiple addresses indicate preparation for additional selling, and on-chain analysts continue to track the rapid flow of funds. Arkham Intelligence reported that the exploiter transferred 6,999 ETH</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p data-start="735" data-end="1050">The <strong>Balancer <a href="https://coinengineer.net/blog/balancer-dex-hack-116m-expert-attacker/">hack</a></strong> entered a new phase as the attacker began to liquidate stolen tokens shortly after the protocol confirmed the recovery of $4.1 million. Fresh movements across multiple addresses indicate preparation for additional selling, and on-chain analysts continue to track the rapid flow of funds.</p>
<p data-start="1052" data-end="1420">Arkham Intelligence reported that the exploiter transferred 6,999<strong> ETH</strong> to a newly created wallet. The movement followed an earlier one-ETH test transaction the attacker used to verify routing paths, a method frequently seen in DeFi exploit behavior. These transfers suggest a coordinated attempt to secure exit liquidity before further recovery efforts restrict access.</p>
<h2 data-start="1422" data-end="1944">Recovery Efforts Reveal Hidden Scaling Vulnerability</h2>
<p data-start="1422" data-end="1944">Balancer stated that the recovered amount was tied to a vulnerability inside its internal scaling logic. The issue originated from a function responsible for adjusting token values during pool calculations. The attacker identified small rounding discrepancies and repeated swap operations to generate precise micro-profits. This approach differed from earlier Balancer incidents and demonstrated how new attack vectors continue to emerge in decentralized finance.</p>
<p data-start="1946" data-end="2383">StakeWise also recovered a major portion of the assets drained during the event. The project retrieved 5,041 <a href="https://x.com/Balancer/status/1988685056982835470?s=20">osETH</a> through a smart contract call, reducing the overall stolen amount from $117 million to $98 million. The improvement helped several platforms restore halted services. Stader Polygon resumed MaticX unstaking after temporarily suspending withdrawals to prevent liquidity access during the critical stage of the investigation.</p>
<h2 data-start="2385" data-end="3066">Major Crypto Security Breaches Continue Through 2025</h2>
<p data-start="2385" data-end="3066">The Balancer exploit adds to a series of high-impact attacks that shaped the crypto landscape in 2025. Earlier in the year, Cetus Protocol lost $260 million after a coordinated exploit. Investigators traced 12.9 million SUI to an attacker-linked wallet before the funds were moved through USDC and converted into ETH. Bybit also faced a severe security breach involving more than $1.4 billion in digital assets, marked by unusual ETH withdrawals from addresses tied to exchange inflows. Centralized platform BigONE reported a $27 million loss after attackers accessed its hot wallet, draining BTC, ETH, SOL, SHIB and USDT.</p>
<p data-start="3068" data-end="3329">These incidents illustrate a broader trend of exploiters combining multi-chain routing, stablecoin swaps and rapid wallet transitions to obscure their tracks. Analysts emphasize that these patterns now form a consistent framework across most high-value attacks.</p>
<h2 data-start="3331" data-end="3844">On-Chain Signals and Market Impact as the Investigation Continues</h2>
<p data-start="3331" data-end="3844">The attacker’s movements have intensified market attention as observers monitor large-scale transfers and potential liquidation strategies. The ongoing activity increases concerns about short-term liquidity pressure, especially in ecosystems linked to Balancer’s pools. On-chain experts note that rising conversion frequency, new address creation and repeated routing tests often indicate imminent selling phases during post-exploit periods.</p>
<p data-start="3846" data-end="4114">The Balancer hack continues to evolve as investigators analyze transaction patterns and track the remaining assets. Market participants remain alert, recognizing that the attacker’s next steps could influence sentiment, trading volume and liquidity in the coming days.</p>
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		<title>Bitcoin Custody Record: Ledger Hits $100 Billion in 2025</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 09 Nov 2025 10:00:18 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Hardware wallet provider Ledger has announced its best financial performance in history, reaching hundreds of millions in revenue for 2025. CEO Pascal Gauthier stated that Ledger currently holds approximately $100 billion in Bitcoin for its clients, marking a milestone in crypto custody. Gauthier also revealed that the company may consider a public listing in New</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p data-start="1010" data-end="1300">Hardware wallet provider Ledger has announced its best financial performance in history, reaching hundreds of millions in revenue for 2025. CEO Pascal Gauthier stated that <strong>Ledger</strong> currently holds approximately $100 billion in <a href="https://coinengineer.net/blog/when-could-bitcoin-reach-new-highs-again/"><strong>Bitcoin</strong></a> for its clients, marking a milestone in crypto custody.</p>
<p data-start="1302" data-end="1517">Gauthier also revealed that the company may consider a public listing in New York or a new private funding round, with plans to expand its team in the city. These moves are part of Ledger’s global growth strategy.</p>
<h3 data-start="1524" data-end="1567">Bitcoin Custody Volume and Client Trust</h3>
<p data-start="1569" data-end="1755">Ledger has built a strong reputation in crypto security and hardware wallet technology. Holding around $100 billion in Bitcoin demonstrates the trust that clients place in the company.</p>
<p data-start="1757" data-end="1970">Investors seeking secure crypto storage increasingly prefer Ledger’s solutions. The company’s ongoing investments in technology and security infrastructure also boost client satisfaction and expand market share.</p>
<h3 data-start="1977" data-end="2021">Public Listing and Private Funding Plans</h3>
<p data-start="2023" data-end="2239">Pascal Gauthier indicated that Ledger might pursue a New York stock market listing or a private funding round. This potential move is seen as a way to reinforce Ledger’s market leadership and accelerate its growth.</p>
<p data-start="2241" data-end="2432">The company’s expansion plans include increasing its workforce in New York and investing in innovative products, strengthening its competitive position in the global crypto security market.</p>
<h3 data-start="2439" data-end="2478">Ledger 2025 Performance Highlights:</h3>
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<p data-start="2482" data-end="2515">Hundreds of millions in revenue</p>
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<p data-start="2518" data-end="2548">$100 billion Bitcoin custody</p>
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<p data-start="2551" data-end="2599">Potential NY public listing or private funding</p>
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<p data-start="2602" data-end="2630">Team expansion in New York</p>
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<p data-start="2632" data-end="2795">These achievements underscore Ledger’s strength in crypto security and its ability to attract investor interest, closing 2025 with a record-breaking performance.</p>
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		<title>Was the Balancer DEX Hack Prepared Months in Advance?</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Yeliz Akmaca]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2025 13:30:53 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>An experienced attacker stole $116 million from Balancer DEX on Monday after months of preparation. On-chain data shows the attacker used Tornado Cash and sophisticated methods to move funds without leaving traces, indicating the operation was planned in advance. Details of the Attack and Preparation Blockchain analyses show the attacker funded their account stealthily with</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p data-start="57" data-end="320">An experienced attacker stole $116 million from <strong>Balancer <a href="https://coinengineer.net/blog/balancer-hack-stolen-funds-moved-to-unknown-asset/">DEX</a></strong> on Monday after months of preparation. On-chain data shows the <strong>attacker</strong> used Tornado Cash and sophisticated methods to move funds without leaving traces, indicating the operation was planned in advance.</p>
<h2 data-start="322" data-end="362">Details of the Attack and Preparation</h2>
<p data-start="364" data-end="998">Blockchain analyses show the attacker funded their account stealthily with small 0.1 ETH transfers through Tornado Cash to avoid detection. Coinbase executive Conor Grogan said the attacker stored at least 100 ETH in Tornado Cash smart contracts and that those funds may link to earlier hacks. Grogan stated, “Hacker seems experienced: seeded the account with 100 <strong>ETH</strong> and operated with 0.1 ETH Tornado Cash transfers. No opsec leaks.” This behavior clearly points to a professional actor who prepared ahead of time. Balancer announced it would offer a 20% white‑hat bounty if the stolen funds were returned in full (minus the reward).</p>
<h2 data-start="1061" data-end="1099">What Makes the Balancer Hack Unique</h2>
<p data-start="138" data-end="470">Deddy Lavid, co‑founder and CEO of blockchain security firm Cyvers, called the Balancer exploit one of the most sophisticated attacks of 2025. The attackers bypassed access control layers to manipulate asset balances directly. This represents a critical failure in operational governance rather than a flaw in core protocol logic.</p>
<p data-start="472" data-end="655">Lavid also warned that static code audits are no longer enough. He urged platforms to implement continuous, real‑time monitoring to detect suspicious flows before funds are drained.</p>
<p data-start="138" data-end="470">, co‑founder and CEO of blockchain security firm Cyvers, called the Balancer exploit one of the most sophisticated attacks of 2025. The attackers bypassed access control layers to manipulate asset balances directly. This represents a critical failure in operational governance rather than a flaw in core protocol logic.</p>
<p data-start="472" data-end="655">Lavid also warned that static code audits are no longer enough. He urged platforms to implement continuous, real‑time monitoring to detect suspicious flows before funds are drained.</p>
<h2 data-start="1628" data-end="1681">Lazarus Group and Long‑Term Preparation Strategies</h2>
<p data-start="1683" data-end="2246">Similarly, North Korean group <strong>Lazarus</strong> reportedly paused illicit activity for months before the Bybit hack. Chainalysis data showed a sharp decline in cybercriminal activity after July 1, 2024, which experts interpreted as regrouping to identify new targets and probe infrastructure.</p>
<p data-start="1683" data-end="2246">In the Bybit incident, attackers laundered the $1.4 billion through THORChain within 10 days. That operation demonstrates how months‑long stealth and preparation can precede large, professionally executed exploits—parallels that highlight the seriousness of the Balancer incident.</p>
<h2 data-start="2248" data-end="2285">Recommendations for Balancer Users</h2>
<p data-start="2287" data-end="2609">Store crypto assets only in trusted wallets and avoid moving large sums in single transactions. Be aware that using Tornado Cash and similar mixers can draw attention from professional attackers and investigators, and consider employing multi‑layer security practices to reduce exposure to sophisticated on‑chain exploits.</p>
<p data-start="2287" data-end="2609"><em>You can also freely share your thoughts and comments about the topic in the comment section. Additionally, don’t forget to follow us on our <a href="https://t.me/coinengineernews" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Telegram, </a><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@CoinEngineer" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">YouTube</a>, and <a href="https://twitter.com/coinengineers" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Twitter</a> channels for the latest <a title="News" href="https://coinengineer.net/blog/news/" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c="7">news</a> and updates.</em></p>
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		<title>Privacy Coins Surge: ZEC, DASH, and RAIL Rally This Week</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2025 12:00:39 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Over the past seven days, the privacy coin sector has shown remarkable growth, capturing investors’ attention. According to CoinGecko data, the total market capitalization of the sector has surged to $24,934,564,602, representing a weekly increase of over 80%. During the same period, the 24-hour trading volume reached $3,035,859,681, highlighting the sector’s increased activity and the</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p data-start="460" data-end="738">Over the past seven days, the <strong>privacy coin sector</strong> has shown remarkable growth, capturing investors’ attention. According to CoinGecko data, the total <strong>market capitalization</strong> of the sector has surged to $24,934,564,602, representing a weekly increase of over 80%.</p>
<p data-start="740" data-end="908">During the same period, the 24-hour trading volume reached $3,035,859,681, highlighting the sector’s increased activity and the active participation of investors.</p>
<h3 data-start="910" data-end="937">Top Performing Tokens</h3>
<p data-start="939" data-end="996">Key privacy coins and their weekly performance include:</p>
<ul data-start="998" data-end="1470">
<li data-start="998" data-end="1059">
<p data-start="1000" data-end="1059"><a href="https://coinengineer.net/blog/why-is-zcash-zec-rising/"><strong>Zcash</strong></a> (ZEC): $419.13, +51%, market cap $6,867,865,735</p>
</li>
<li data-start="1060" data-end="1123">
<p data-start="1062" data-end="1123">Dash (DASH): $89.22, +114.4%, market cap $1,122,855,943</p>
</li>
<li data-start="1124" data-end="1152">
<p data-start="1126" data-end="1152">Railgun (RAIL): +87%</p>
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<li data-start="1153" data-end="1216">
<p data-start="1155" data-end="1216">Monero (XMR): $353.45, +4.8%, market cap $6,539,728,959</p>
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<li data-start="1217" data-end="1280">
<p data-start="1219" data-end="1280">Litecoin (LTC): $100.76, +4%, market cap $7,703,733,488</p>
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<li data-start="1281" data-end="1343">
<p data-start="1283" data-end="1343">Beldex (BDX): $0.08122, +3.6%, market cap $607,508,896</p>
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<li data-start="1344" data-end="1408">
<p data-start="1346" data-end="1408">Starknet (STRK): $0.1242, +3.9%, market cap $566,802,602</p>
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<li data-start="1409" data-end="1470">
<p data-start="1411" data-end="1470">Decred (DCR): $19.22, +16.5%, market cap $330,162,830</p>
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</ul>
<p data-start="1472" data-end="1639">These figures indicate growing investor interest in anonymous and secure transactions, while established coins like LTC and XMR offer stability and market depth.</p>
<p data-start="1472" data-end="1639"><img decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-55770 " src="https://coinengineer.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/gizlilik-coinleri-1024x426.png" alt="Top Privacy Coins" width="861" height="358" srcset="https://coinengineer.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/gizlilik-coinleri-1024x426.png 1024w, https://coinengineer.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/gizlilik-coinleri-300x125.png 300w, https://coinengineer.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/gizlilik-coinleri-768x319.png 768w, https://coinengineer.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/gizlilik-coinleri-1536x639.png 1536w, https://coinengineer.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/gizlilik-coinleri.png 1652w" sizes="(max-width: 861px) 100vw, 861px" /></p>
<h3 data-start="1641" data-end="1682">Market Volume and Investor Behavior</h3>
<p data-start="1684" data-end="1992">The sector’s 24-hour trading volume approaching $3 billion and total market capitalization near $25 billion demonstrate a strong market movement. This growth suggests that privacy-focused coins are gaining value in the eyes of investors and have significant potential despite short-term volatility.</p>
<p data-start="1994" data-end="2243">Investors are increasingly seeking high-yield opportunities with ZEC and DASH while valuing the security and anonymity these tokens provide. LTC and XMR remain key choices for those looking for stable growth and diversified portfolios.</p>
<h3 data-start="2245" data-end="2278">The Future of Privacy Coins</h3>
<p data-start="2280" data-end="2563">Privacy coins enable anonymous and untraceable transactions on the blockchain, supporting financial freedom in the digital era. The recent weekly surge highlights that this sector will continue to attract investor attention and potential opportunities in the crypto market.</p>
<p data-start="2280" data-end="2563"><em>Also, in the comment section, you can freely share your comments and opinions about the topic. Additionally, don’t forget to follow us on <a href="https://t.me/coinengineernews" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Telegram</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@CoinEngineer" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">YouTube</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/coinengineers">Twitter</a> for the latest news and updates.</em></p>
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		<title>What is Orochi Network (ON)?</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2025 09:31:04 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Orochi Network is a Verifiable Data Infrastructure that ensures data integrity and privacy using advanced cryptographic techniques. The project enables secure data processing and verification while maintaining confidentiality. By leveraging Zero-Knowledge Proofs (ZKP), Proof Carrying Data (PCD), and Fully Homomorphic Encryption (FHE), Orochi allows users to trust system outputs without exposing sensitive information. This approach</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p data-start="289" data-end="840"><strong>Orochi Network</strong> is a Verifiable Data Infrastructure that ensures data integrity and privacy using advanced cryptographic techniques. The project enables secure data processing and verification while maintaining confidentiality. By leveraging Zero-Knowledge Proofs (ZKP), Proof Carrying Data (PCD), and Fully Homomorphic Encryption (FHE), Orochi allows users to trust system outputs without exposing sensitive information. This approach provides a powerful solution for applications requiring transparency and privacy.</p>
<p data-start="289" data-end="840"><img decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-54832 size-large" src="https://coinengineer.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/orochi-1024x341.jpg" alt="" width="1020" height="340" srcset="https://coinengineer.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/orochi-1024x341.jpg 1024w, https://coinengineer.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/orochi-300x100.jpg 300w, https://coinengineer.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/orochi-768x256.jpg 768w, https://coinengineer.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/orochi.jpg 1500w" sizes="(max-width: 1020px) 100vw, 1020px" /></p>
<h3 data-start="842" data-end="975">Team and Founders</h3>
<p data-start="842" data-end="975">The Orochi Network team is led by experienced professionals in Web3, cryptography, and data infrastructure.</p>
<ul data-start="977" data-end="1177">
<li data-start="977" data-end="1010">
<p data-start="979" data-end="1010">Founder &amp; CEO: Chiro Hiro</p>
</li>
<li data-start="1011" data-end="1080">
<p data-start="1013" data-end="1080">CTO / Technical Leads: Mary Tran (Kieu Diem Tran), Harry Tran</p>
</li>
<li data-start="1081" data-end="1177">
<p data-start="1083" data-end="1177">Advisors &amp; Strategic Partners: Ethereum Foundation, Web3 Foundation, Mina Protocol, Aleo</p>
</li>
</ul>
<p data-start="1179" data-end="1267">Orochi Network is recognized as a trusted infrastructure by over 40 blockchain projects.</p>
<p data-start="1179" data-end="1267"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-54831 size-large" src="https://coinengineer.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/orochi-team-1024x274.png" alt="" width="1020" height="273" srcset="https://coinengineer.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/orochi-team-1024x274.png 1024w, https://coinengineer.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/orochi-team-300x80.png 300w, https://coinengineer.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/orochi-team-768x205.png 768w, https://coinengineer.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/orochi-team.png 1088w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1020px) 100vw, 1020px" /></p>
<h2 data-start="1269" data-end="1490">Investment Announcement</h2>
<p data-start="1269" data-end="1490">Orochi Network announced an additional $8 million investment, part of a funding round totaling $20 million. This funding supports the development of Orochi’s Verifiable Data Infrastructure.</p>
<p data-start="1492" data-end="1703">The project targets auditable and regulation-compliant systems, particularly relevant in the RWA (Real-World Assets) and stablecoin era. These systems guarantee data is provably correct, secure, and audit-ready.</p>
<p data-start="1705" data-end="1731">Supporting Investors</p>
<ul data-start="1733" data-end="1973">
<li data-start="1733" data-end="1772">
<p data-start="1735" data-end="1772">Ethereum Foundation (@ethereumfndn)</p>
</li>
<li data-start="1773" data-end="1808">
<p data-start="1775" data-end="1808">MVentures Labs (@MVenturesLabs)</p>
</li>
<li data-start="1809" data-end="1834">
<p data-start="1811" data-end="1834">Plutus VC (@PlutusVc)</p>
</li>
<li data-start="1835" data-end="1869">
<p data-start="1837" data-end="1869">Bolts Capital (@Bolts_Capital)</p>
</li>
<li data-start="1870" data-end="1898">
<p data-start="1872" data-end="1898">AntLab RWA (@AntLab_rwa)</p>
</li>
<li data-start="1899" data-end="1932">
<p data-start="1901" data-end="1932">Anti Capital (@Anti__Capital)</p>
</li>
<li data-start="1933" data-end="1942">
<p data-start="1935" data-end="1942">DeCom</p>
</li>
<li data-start="1943" data-end="1973">
<p data-start="1945" data-end="1973">Presto Labs (@Presto_Labs)</p>
</li>
</ul>
<p data-start="1975" data-end="2145">Investor backing highlights the high demand for verifiable and secure data infrastructure. Orochi Network’s $ON token will be listed on Binance Alpha starting October 24.</p>
<p data-start="1975" data-end="2145"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-54833 " src="https://coinengineer.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/partner-1024x576.jpg" alt="" width="834" height="469" srcset="https://coinengineer.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/partner-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://coinengineer.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/partner-300x169.jpg 300w, https://coinengineer.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/partner-768x432.jpg 768w, https://coinengineer.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/partner.jpg 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 834px) 100vw, 834px" /></p>
<h2 data-start="2147" data-end="2278">Project Concept</h2>
<p data-start="2147" data-end="2278">Orochi Network aims to provide a decentralized Web3 infrastructure that ensures data integrity and privacy.</p>
<ul data-start="2280" data-end="2489">
<li data-start="2280" data-end="2394">
<p data-start="2282" data-end="2394">Verifiable Data Pipeline: Offers transparency and cryptographic verification at each data processing step.</p>
</li>
<li data-start="2395" data-end="2489">
<p data-start="2397" data-end="2489">ZK-Data-Rollups: Compresses and validates data without exposing sensitive information.</p>
</li>
</ul>
<p data-start="2491" data-end="2595">This allows developers and enterprises to build reliable applications without compromising data privacy.</p>
<p data-start="2491" data-end="2595"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-54834 " src="https://coinengineer.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/orochi-zkdatabase-1024x576.jpg" alt="" width="854" height="480" srcset="https://coinengineer.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/orochi-zkdatabase-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://coinengineer.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/orochi-zkdatabase-300x169.jpg 300w, https://coinengineer.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/orochi-zkdatabase-768x432.jpg 768w, https://coinengineer.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/orochi-zkdatabase-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://coinengineer.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/orochi-zkdatabase.jpg 1920w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 854px) 100vw, 854px" /></p>
<h2 data-start="2597" data-end="2652">How It Works</h2>
<p data-start="2597" data-end="2652">Core components of Orochi Network:</p>
<ul data-start="2654" data-end="3185">
<li data-start="2654" data-end="2736">
<p data-start="2656" data-end="2736">Verifiable Data Pipeline: Provides cryptographic proof for each data step.</p>
</li>
<li data-start="2737" data-end="2799">
<p data-start="2739" data-end="2799">ZK-Data-Rollups: Uses ZKP to compress and verify data.</p>
</li>
<li data-start="2800" data-end="2923">
<p data-start="2802" data-end="2923">Merkle Directed Acyclic Graph (Merkle DAG): Offers higher scalability and performance than traditional blockchains.</p>
</li>
<li data-start="2924" data-end="3021">
<p data-start="2926" data-end="3021">Succinct Hybrid aBFT Consensus: Enables asynchronous finality and transaction efficiency.</p>
</li>
<li data-start="3022" data-end="3099">
<p data-start="3024" data-end="3099">Proof-System Agnostic: Compatible with Plonky3, Halo2, Nova, Pickles.</p>
</li>
<li data-start="3100" data-end="3185">
<p data-start="3102" data-end="3185">Blockchain Agnostic: Supports integration with multiple blockchain platforms.</p>
</li>
</ul>
<p data-start="3187" data-end="3290">Orochi Network supports applications in zkVM, zkML/AI, zkApp/dApp, DeFi/Fintech, IoT/DePIN, and ID/KYC.</p>
<p data-start="3187" data-end="3290"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-54835 size-large" src="https://coinengineer.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/how-it-work-orochi-1024x247.png" alt="" width="1020" height="246" srcset="https://coinengineer.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/how-it-work-orochi-1024x247.png 1024w, https://coinengineer.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/how-it-work-orochi-300x72.png 300w, https://coinengineer.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/how-it-work-orochi-768x185.png 768w, https://coinengineer.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/how-it-work-orochi.png 1144w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1020px) 100vw, 1020px" /></p>
<h2 data-start="3292" data-end="3319">Products and Services</h2>
<ul data-start="3321" data-end="3763">
<li data-start="3321" data-end="3402">
<p data-start="3323" data-end="3402">zkDatabase: ZKP-enabled database for confidential and verifiable storage.</p>
</li>
<li data-start="3403" data-end="3479">
<p data-start="3405" data-end="3479">zkMemory: Ensures integrity and privacy during in-memory processing.</p>
</li>
<li data-start="3480" data-end="3543">
<p data-start="3482" data-end="3543">Orocle: Trustless, cryptographically verifiable oracle.</p>
</li>
<li data-start="3544" data-end="3594">
<p data-start="3546" data-end="3594">Orand: Secure randomness source for dApps.</p>
</li>
<li data-start="3595" data-end="3676">
<p data-start="3597" data-end="3676">OroSign: ZKP-based private and verifiable signing/authentication service.</p>
</li>
<li data-start="3677" data-end="3763">
<p data-start="3679" data-end="3763">zkDA Layer: Guarantees data accessibility and correctness via ZK-Data-Rollups.</p>
</li>
</ul>
<h2 data-start="3765" data-end="4004">Governance</h2>
<p data-start="3765" data-end="4004">Orochi Network envisions a decentralized governance model through its $ON token, enabling holders to participate in key network decisions. Detailed governance and voting mechanisms will be clarified after the token launch.</p>
<p data-start="3765" data-end="4004"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-54836 " src="https://coinengineer.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/on-token-1024x576.jpg" alt="" width="712" height="400" srcset="https://coinengineer.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/on-token-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://coinengineer.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/on-token-300x169.jpg 300w, https://coinengineer.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/on-token-768x432.jpg 768w, https://coinengineer.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/on-token-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://coinengineer.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/on-token.jpg 1920w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 712px) 100vw, 712px" /></p>
<h2 data-start="4006" data-end="4019">Roadmap</h2>
<ul data-start="4021" data-end="4330">
<li data-start="4021" data-end="4110">
<p data-start="4023" data-end="4110">Initial: Development of Orochi Network and ZKP-based verification infrastructure.</p>
</li>
<li data-start="4111" data-end="4194">
<p data-start="4113" data-end="4194">2024 – Pilot &amp; Testing: ZK-Data-Rollups and Verifiable Data Pipeline tests.</p>
</li>
<li data-start="4195" data-end="4330">
<p data-start="4197" data-end="4330">2025 and beyond: Deployment of blockchain-agnostic solutions, scalability, Web3 integration, and developer ecosystem expansion.</p>
</li>
</ul>
<h2 data-start="4332" data-end="4514">$ON Token Overview</h2>
<p data-start="4332" data-end="4514">The native $ON token underpins the Verifiable Data Infrastructure ecosystem. It enables verifiability, incentivizes participation, and secures the network.</p>
<p data-start="4516" data-end="4540">Key $ON Use Cases:</p>
<ol data-start="4542" data-end="4911">
<li data-start="4542" data-end="4633">
<p data-start="4545" data-end="4633">Validator Incentives: Validators stake $ON in PoS consensus to secure the network.</p>
</li>
<li data-start="4634" data-end="4724">
<p data-start="4637" data-end="4724">Distributed Storage: Users pay $ON to rent space in Orochi’s distributed storage.</p>
</li>
<li data-start="4725" data-end="4828">
<p data-start="4728" data-end="4828">ZK Sequencer Rewards: ZK sequencers process transactions and maintain privacy for $ON rewards.</p>
</li>
<li data-start="4829" data-end="4911">
<p data-start="4832" data-end="4911">Transaction Fees: $ON is used for network fees, sustaining the ecosystem.</p>
</li>
</ol>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-54837 " src="https://coinengineer.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/on-utility-1024x576.jpg" alt="" width="708" height="398" srcset="https://coinengineer.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/on-utility-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://coinengineer.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/on-utility-300x169.jpg 300w, https://coinengineer.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/on-utility-768x432.jpg 768w, https://coinengineer.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/on-utility-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://coinengineer.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/on-utility.jpg 1920w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 708px) 100vw, 708px" /></p>
<h2 data-start="4913" data-end="4932">Token Details</h2>
<ul data-start="4934" data-end="4991">
<li data-start="4934" data-end="4952">
<p data-start="4936" data-end="4952">Symbol: ON</p>
</li>
<li data-start="4953" data-end="4991">
<p data-start="4955" data-end="4991"><a href="https://coinmarketcap.com/currencies/orochi-network/#About">Total Supply</a>: 1,000,000,000 ON</p>
</li>
</ul>
<p data-start="4993" data-end="5016">Token Allocation:</p>
<ul data-start="5018" data-end="5177">
<li data-start="5018" data-end="5045">
<p data-start="5020" data-end="5045">Network Incentives: 30%</p>
</li>
<li data-start="5046" data-end="5075">
<p data-start="5048" data-end="5075">Ecosystem Reserve: 21.55%</p>
</li>
<li data-start="5076" data-end="5095">
<p data-start="5078" data-end="5095">Foundation: 15%</p>
</li>
<li data-start="5096" data-end="5127">
<p data-start="5098" data-end="5127">Marketing/Liquidity: 11.65%</p>
</li>
<li data-start="5128" data-end="5141">
<p data-start="5130" data-end="5141">Team: 10%</p>
</li>
<li data-start="5142" data-end="5159">
<p data-start="5144" data-end="5159">Investors: 8%</p>
</li>
<li data-start="5160" data-end="5177">
<p data-start="5162" data-end="5177">Airdrop: 3.8%</p>
</li>
</ul>
<p data-start="5179" data-end="5346">$ON unlocks balance immediate usability with long-term network stability, aligning validators, provers, developers, partners, and the community for sustainable growth.</p>
<p data-start="5179" data-end="5346"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-54838 " src="https://coinengineer.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Token-Allocation-1024x576.jpg" alt="" width="770" height="433" srcset="https://coinengineer.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Token-Allocation-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://coinengineer.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Token-Allocation-300x169.jpg 300w, https://coinengineer.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Token-Allocation-768x432.jpg 768w, https://coinengineer.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Token-Allocation-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://coinengineer.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Token-Allocation.jpg 1920w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px" /></p>
<h2 data-start="5348" data-end="5363">Ecosystem</h2>
<p data-start="5365" data-end="5447">Orochi Network focuses on Web3 applications requiring data security and privacy:</p>
<ul data-start="5449" data-end="5538">
<li data-start="5449" data-end="5468">
<p data-start="5451" data-end="5468">Real World Data</p>
</li>
<li data-start="5469" data-end="5484">
<p data-start="5471" data-end="5484">zkVM / zkML</p>
</li>
<li data-start="5485" data-end="5503">
<p data-start="5487" data-end="5503">dApps / zkApps</p>
</li>
<li data-start="5504" data-end="5522">
<p data-start="5506" data-end="5522">Fintech / DeFi</p>
</li>
<li data-start="5523" data-end="5538">
<p data-start="5525" data-end="5538">IoT / DePIN</p>
</li>
</ul>
<p data-start="5540" data-end="5578">Orochi Network is expanding rapidly:</p>
<ul data-start="5580" data-end="5831">
<li data-start="5580" data-end="5623">
<p data-start="5582" data-end="5623">140+ projects are part of the ecosystem</p>
</li>
<li data-start="5624" data-end="5759">
<p data-start="5626" data-end="5759">ONProver Campaign: Users run ONProver apps to contribute to the Verifiable Data Infrastructure and potentially mine $ON tokens.</p>
</li>
<li data-start="5760" data-end="5831">
<p data-start="5762" data-end="5831">ONID Accounts: A user identity system encourages participation.</p>
</li>
</ul>
<h2 data-start="5833" data-end="5851">Key Features</h2>
<ul data-start="5853" data-end="6000">
<li data-start="5853" data-end="5887">
<p data-start="5855" data-end="5887">Verifiable Data Infrastructure</p>
</li>
<li data-start="5888" data-end="5910">
<p data-start="5890" data-end="5910">ZKP-Based Security</p>
</li>
<li data-start="5911" data-end="5934">
<p data-start="5913" data-end="5934">Blockchain Agnostic</p>
</li>
<li data-start="5935" data-end="5959">
<p data-start="5937" data-end="5959">Scalable &amp; Efficient</p>
</li>
<li data-start="5960" data-end="5980">
<p data-start="5962" data-end="5980">AI/ML Compatible</p>
</li>
<li data-start="5981" data-end="6000">
<p data-start="5983" data-end="6000">Web3 Empowering</p>
</li>
</ul>
<h2 data-start="6002" data-end="6022">Official Links</h2>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://orochi.network/">Website</a></li>
<li><a href="https://x.com/OrochiNetwork">Twitter</a></li>
<li><a href="https://t.me/OrochiNetwork">Telegram</a></li>
<li><a href="https://discord.com/invite/sTU4TUh8H3">Discord</a></li>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 05 Oct 2025 09:00:59 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>DeFi protocol Abracadabra Money lost approximately $1.7 million in a recent hack. The attacker transferred the stolen funds to Tornado Cash to hide the trail. The team has not released an official statement yet, but blockchain researchers have confirmed the attack. This event highlights the ongoing security risks in DeFi platforms.  Hack Details and Impact </p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span class="TextRun SCXW33159141 BCX0" lang="TR-TR" xml:lang="TR-TR" data-c><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW33159141 BCX0"><a href="https://coinengineer.net/blog/category/project-review/defi-projects/"><strong>DeFi</strong></a> protocol <strong>Abracadabra Money</strong> lost approximately $1.7 million in a recent <strong>hack</strong>. The attacker transferred the stolen funds to Tornado Cash to hide the trail. The team has not released an official statement yet, but blockchain researchers have confirmed the attack. This event highlights the ongoing security risks in DeFi platforms.</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW33159141 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<h2><span data-c>Hack Details and Impact</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></h2>
<p><span data-c>Abracadabra Money has now been attacked for the third time in the past two years. In 2024 and 2025, it lost $6.49 million and $13 million, respectively. According to blockchain researchers @officer_cia and Weilin William Li, the attacker exploited a vulnerability in Abracadabra’s smart contracts. Around $1.7 million in MIM tokens was withdrawn and swapped for ~395 ETH.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<ul>
<li><span data-c>All affected smart contracts have been paused.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-c>The attacker bypassed payment controls to quickly transfer the funds.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-c>Abracadabra team has not yet released an official statement.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<h2><span data-c>Market Reaction and Precautions</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></h2>
<p><span data-c>Abracadabra Money previously lost $13 million in a March 2025 hack. The recent attack has increased community calls for stress tests and comprehensive smart contract audits.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-c>According to CoinMarketCap, Magic Internet Money (MIM) saw a 16.98% drop in trading volume. The 60-day price decline reached 40.26%, while the 90-day increase recorded 19.83%. This underscores the sensitivity of investor confidence.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-c>The incident reignites discussions on security measures in the DeFi sector. Experts emphasize that proactive security testing and rigorous smart contract audits are critical.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>MARA and Cango expanded their Bitcoin reserves in September as Bitcoin mining reached record levels on October 2–3, 2025. The network hash rate exceeded 1.05 ZH/s while mining difficulty rose 5% to 150.84 trillion. As of October 2–3, 2025, the total Bitcoin network hash rate surpassed 1.05 ZH/s. Mining difficulty increased 5% to 150.84 trillion</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">MARA and Cango expanded their <strong>Bitcoin reserves</strong> in September as <strong>Bitcoin mining</strong> reached record levels on October 2–3, 2025. The network hash rate exceeded 1.05 ZH/s while mining difficulty rose 5% to 150.84 trillion.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">As of October 2–3, 2025, the total Bitcoin network hash rate surpassed 1.05 ZH/s. Mining difficulty increased 5% to 150.84 trillion (T), providing unprecedented computational power that secures the blockchain. Despite this, the hashprice—revenue per petahash—fell below $50, pressuring miners’ profitability. This is particularly challenging for miners with high energy costs.</span></p>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-53232 size-large" src="https://coinengineer.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Bitcoin-Treasury-1024x278.png" alt="" width="1020" height="277" srcset="https://coinengineer.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Bitcoin-Treasury-1024x278.png 1024w, https://coinengineer.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Bitcoin-Treasury-300x82.png 300w, https://coinengineer.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Bitcoin-Treasury-768x209.png 768w, https://coinengineer.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Bitcoin-Treasury-1536x418.png 1536w, https://coinengineer.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Bitcoin-Treasury.png 1743w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1020px) 100vw, 1020px" /></p>
<h2><span style="font-weight: 400;">Bitcoin Mining Difficulty and Hash Rate: What It Means</span></h2>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Mining difficulty adjusts automatically every 2,016 blocks to maintain an average block time of 10 minutes and to secure the network. The adjustment reflects changes in the network’s hash rate. An increasing hash rate indicates more miners joining the network and using more computational power. This strengthens security but also raises hardware and energy costs.</span></p>
<h2><span style="font-weight: 400;">MARA’s Bitcoin Treasury Reaches $6.4 Billion</span></h2>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">U.S.-based Marathon Digital (MARA) added 373 BTC in September, bringing its total Bitcoin reserves to 52,850 BTC, valued at approximately $6.4 billion. The company mined 736 BTC during the month, representing 5.2% of total network miner rewards. MARA increased its hash rate by 1% to 60.4 EH/s and activated all mining containers at its Texas wind farm.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">MARA produced 218 blocks in September, a 5% increase from the previous month. With a market value of around $7 billion, MARA is the third-largest publicly traded miner.</span></p>
<h2><span style="font-weight: 400;">Cango Reserves Rise to 5,810 BTC</span></h2>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">China-based Cango mined and held 616.6 BTC in September, raising its total Bitcoin treasury to 5,810 BTC (~$700 million). The company operates at a 50 EH/s hash rate, efficiently utilizing 89.7% of its capacity. CEO Paul Yu noted that this performance provides a strategic foundation for expansion into high-performance computing (HPC). According to Bitcoin Treasuries, Cango ranks 18th among publicly traded companies.</span></p>
<h2><span style="font-weight: 400;">Bitcoin Price and Market Outlook</span></h2>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Bitcoin is currently trading at $120,373. Public mining companies’ <a href="https://coinengineer.net/blog/bitcoin-climbs-to-7th-place-in-global-asset-rankings/">BTC</a> reserves are as follows:</span></p>
<ul>
<li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Strategy (Michael Saylor): 640,031 BTC – $77 billion</span></li>
<li><span style="font-weight: 400;">MARA: 52,850 BTC – $6.4 billion</span></li>
<li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Tether-backed Twenty One: 43,514 BTC</span></li>
<li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Metaplanet: 30,823 BTC</span></li>
<li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Bitcoin Standard Treasury: 30,021 BTC</span></li>
</ul>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">This data highlights that institutional accumulation of Bitcoin continues, with mining companies playing a critical role in the ecosystem.</span></p>
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		<title>What is Ultima (ULTIMA)? Half-Life, Farming and Uses</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Ultima is a comprehensive crypto ecosystem built around the ULTIMA token. The ecosystem includes advanced crypto wallets, a unique crypto debit card, a crowdfunding platform, its own marketplace, and more. Ultima aims to transform global users’ interaction with crypto while providing instant cross-border payments.   The ULTIMA token functions as the central token, providing access to</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span data-c><strong>Ultima</strong> is a comprehensive crypto ecosystem built around the ULTIMA token. The ecosystem includes advanced crypto wallets, a unique crypto debit card, a crowdfunding platform, its own marketplace, and more. Ultima aims to transform global users’ interaction with crypto while providing instant cross-border payments. </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-c>The <strong>ULTIMA token</strong> functions as the central token, providing access to all ecosystem products and connecting to the financial infrastructure. </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-c> </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-50488 " src="https://coinengineer.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/ultima.png" alt="" width="678" height="290" srcset="https://coinengineer.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/ultima.png 837w, https://coinengineer.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/ultima-300x128.png 300w, https://coinengineer.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/ultima-768x328.png 768w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 678px) 100vw, 678px" /></span></p>
<h2><span data-c>Team Information </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></h2>
<p><span data-c>Founder / CEO: Alex Reinhardt </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-c>Management &amp; Audit: The Ultima team consists of experienced engineers in crypto and blockchain. </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-c>Company &amp; Investors: Specific investor lists are limited according to CoinMarketCap and official sources, with notable partnerships and ecosystem collaborations. </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-c> <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-50482 " src="https://coinengineer.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/team-5-1024x381.png" alt="" width="812" height="302" srcset="https://coinengineer.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/team-5-1024x381.png 1024w, https://coinengineer.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/team-5-300x112.png 300w, https://coinengineer.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/team-5-768x286.png 768w, https://coinengineer.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/team-5.png 1458w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 812px) 100vw, 812px" /></span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<h2><span data-c>Project Idea </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></h2>
<p><span data-c>Ultima’s core idea is to solve existing problems in the crypto market. The project aims to enhance user experience through unique products such as modern crypto wallets, a crypto debit card, a crowdfunding platform, and its own marketplace. It also targets integration with traditional economies, bridging the gap between crypto and conventional financial systems. </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<ul>
<li><span data-c>Simplifying daily crypto payments </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-c>Managing assets with secure, advanced wallets </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<h2><span data-c>How the Project Works </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></h2>
<ul>
<li><span data-c>Crypto Wallets: Secure, user-friendly, 2FA supported </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-c>Crypto Debit Card: Enables real-world crypto payments </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-c>Crowdfunding Platform: Invest and support projects </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-c>Marketplace: Buy and sell products/services using crypto </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-c>Smart Contracts: Secure automated transactions and agreements </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-c>Global Infrastructure: Blockchain-based security, regular audits, and updates </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<p><span data-c> </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-50483 " src="https://coinengineer.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/ultima-card-1024x576.jpg" alt="" width="731" height="411" srcset="https://coinengineer.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/ultima-card-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://coinengineer.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/ultima-card-300x169.jpg 300w, https://coinengineer.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/ultima-card-768x432.jpg 768w, https://coinengineer.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/ultima-card.jpg 1280w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 731px) 100vw, 731px" /></span></p>
<h2><span data-c>Governance </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></h2>
<p><span data-c>ULTIMA token holders can have governance rights regarding ecosystem development, adding new products, or treasury spending. Voting power is proportional to the number of tokens held. </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-50487 " src="https://coinengineer.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/ultima-token-1024x576.jpeg" alt="" width="672" height="378" srcset="https://coinengineer.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/ultima-token-1024x576.jpeg 1024w, https://coinengineer.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/ultima-token-300x169.jpeg 300w, https://coinengineer.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/ultima-token-768x432.jpeg 768w, https://coinengineer.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/ultima-token.jpeg 1280w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 672px) 100vw, 672px" /></span></p>
<h2><span data-c>Roadmap </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></h2>
<p><span data-c>Initial Stage: Ecosystem &amp; product development, community forum launch </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-c>Mid-Term: Wallet &amp; debit card integration, crowdfunding platform launch </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-c>Advanced Stage: Marketplace launch, multi-chain integration, DeFi partnerships </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-c>Long-Term: Enhance community &amp; social gaming interactions, global payment solutions </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-c>Timeline: </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<ul>
<li><span data-c>Sep 2023: Operations launch, promotion, “split” licenses, token listings </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-c>Oct 2023: “Split” contract, wallet, token, and reward payments </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-c>Feb 2024: Halving, crypto debit cards, CoinMarketCap listing, desktop wallet </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-c>Q2-Q3 2024: Dubai event, marketplace, travel platform, crowdfunding, ULTIMEX exchange, NFT marketplace </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<p><span data-c> </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-50481 size-full" src="https://coinengineer.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/roadmap-4.png" alt="" width="730" height="409" srcset="https://coinengineer.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/roadmap-4.png 730w, https://coinengineer.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/roadmap-4-300x168.png 300w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 730px) 100vw, 730px" /></span></p>
<h2><span data-c>Token Use Cases </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></h2>
<ul>
<li><span data-c>Crypto payments </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-c>Crowdfunding and marketplace payments </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-c>Staking &amp; community rewards </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-c>Ecosystem governance rights </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<h2><span data-c>Token Information </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></h2>
<ul>
<li><span data-c>Symbol: ULTIMA </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-c>Total Supply: 100,000 </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-c><a href="https://coinmarketcap.com/currencies/ultima/">Max Supply</a>: 100,000 </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-c>Circulating Supply: 37,400 </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<h2><span data-c>Token Distribution &amp; Halving Strategy</span></h2>
<ul>
<li><span data-c>Halving every 10 million blocks: Rules change approximately every 347 days </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-c>Gradual Distribution: Daily ULTIMA allocation decreases per block intervals: </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-c>Block 20,000,001 – 30,000,000: 12.96 per day </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-c>Block 30,000,001 – 40,000,000: 6 per day </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-c>Block 40,000,001 – 50,000,000: 3 per day </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-c>Permanent Distribution: After Block 50,000,001, daily distribution drops to 1 ULTIMA </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<p><span data-ccp-props="{}"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-50484 " src="https://coinengineer.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/ULTIMA-Distribution-1024x333.png" alt="" width="749" height="243" srcset="https://coinengineer.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/ULTIMA-Distribution-1024x333.png 1024w, https://coinengineer.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/ULTIMA-Distribution-300x98.png 300w, https://coinengineer.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/ULTIMA-Distribution-768x250.png 768w, https://coinengineer.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/ULTIMA-Distribution.png 1507w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 749px) 100vw, 749px" /></span></p>
<h2><span data-c>Ecosystem &amp; Features </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></h2>
<ul>
<li><span data-c>Advanced wallets for secure asset management </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-c>Crypto debit card for daily payments </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-c>Crowdfunding platform for supporting crypto projects </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-c>Marketplace for crypto-based trading </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-c>Instant and secure cross-border payments </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-c>Smart contract-based transaction security </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-c>ULTIMA FARM App: Allows users to freeze SPLIT tokens and mint Ultima tokens via smart contracts </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-c>Community and social gaming for engagement </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<p><span data-c> </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-50485 " src="https://coinengineer.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/ultima-eco-1024x341.jpeg" alt="" width="827" height="275" srcset="https://coinengineer.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/ultima-eco-1024x341.jpeg 1024w, https://coinengineer.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/ultima-eco-300x100.jpeg 300w, https://coinengineer.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/ultima-eco-768x256.jpeg 768w, https://coinengineer.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/ultima-eco.jpeg 1500w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px" /></span></p>
<h2><span data-c>Ultima Highlights </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></h2>
<ul>
<li><span data-c>7+ years of development (since 2016) </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-c>Advanced global infrastructure </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-c>Deflationary mechanisms: limited supply, halving, liquidity pools </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-c>User-friendly interface for crypto beginners </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<p><span data-ccp-props="{}"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-50489 " src="https://coinengineer.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/what-is-ultima-1024x453.png" alt="" width="758" height="335" srcset="https://coinengineer.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/what-is-ultima-1024x453.png 1024w, https://coinengineer.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/what-is-ultima-300x133.png 300w, https://coinengineer.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/what-is-ultima-768x339.png 768w, https://coinengineer.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/what-is-ultima.png 1448w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 758px) 100vw, 758px" /></span></p>
<h2><span data-c>Official Links </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></h2>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://ultima.io/en/">Website</a></li>
<li><a href="https://x.com/UltimaEcosystem">Twitter</a></li>
<li><a href="https://t.me/Ultima_Official_English">Telegram</a></li>
</ul>
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