Ecosystem News

Polygon co-founder Sandeep Nailwal assumed full executive control, marking a move away from decentralized governance.

Aave founder Stani Kulechov says the Ethereum Foundation is now both supplying and borrowing from Aave, completing what he calls “the full DeFi circle.”

Avalanche, Helix and Faculty Group launch Fusion, a $100 million initiative to build modular, sector-specific blockchain networks.

Pi Network has launched a $100 million fund, Pi Network Ventures, to invest in startups and businesses that drive the adoption and utility of its blockchain ecosystem.

Cointelegraph partners with TheBlock. to boost tokenization, compliance and real-world asset adoption in the MENA region through joint events and coverage.

The Ethereum Foundation distributed $32.6 million in Q1 2025 grants to support education, ZK tech developer tools and the wider blockchain ecosystem.

TON ecosystem participant Broxus launches TON Factory, a high-throughput dev platform with a purported 35,000 transactions per second, aiming to scale DEXs, games and DApps.

Ethereum Foundation co-executive director Tomasz Stańczak said the organization’s recent shift allows Vitalik Buterin to spend more time on research and exploration.

Despite bear markets, airdrops have quietly distributed $49 billion to Web3 communities over four years, creating lasting value through community-driven ecosystems.

Bitcoin narratives like NFTs, layer-2s, and re-staking are fading, with experts citing decreased hype and focus shifting to sustainable growth.

By bridging storytelling, commerce and community in virtual spaces, AI agents will enhance user engagement and empower content creators.

Ecosystem health is the key to blockchain’s long-term success. Cultivating transparency, strong developer tools and engaged communities, blockchain networks can grow securely and sustainably.

Emurgo’s global head of business development, Amarpreet Singh, told Cointelegraph that all roads lead to interoperability.

India is on track to lead Web3 adoption by 2027, driven by startups, developers and government-backed blockchain initiatives.

The Ethereum Foundation said the ecosystem is supported by more than $22 billion in treasury funds across Ethereum-based projects.