FOCIL becomes Hegotá headliner.
Uniswap launches Developer Platform.
Payy Network L2 goes live.
Compound to launch V4 on Base.
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During ACDC #175, Ethereum core developers agreed to schedule Fork-Choice Enforced Inclusion Lists (FOCIL, EIP-7805) as the consensus-layer (CL) headliner for the upcoming Hegotá upgrade, which follows Glamsterdam. FOCIL strengthens censorship resistance by enabling multiple validators to enforce the inclusion of any transaction that is valid under Ethereum's protocol rules. FOCIL prevents a single block builder from excluding transactions and shifts inclusion guarantees from social coordination and market incentives into the protocol itself. Other proposals under consideration for Hegotá include Frame Transactions (EIP-8141) and Encrypted Mempool (EIP-8105). The decision deadline for Hegotá headliner EIPs is February 26.
Uniswap Labs launched the Uniswap Developer Platform to public beta, allowing developers to generate API keys and integrate swap and liquidity providing (LP) functionality into their applications within minutes. The Uniswap APIs abstract away smart contract complexity, giving developers streamlined access to Uniswap's routing engine and intent-based trading systems. The APIs provide access to public, private, and off-chain liquidity, including UniswapX RFQ, along with built-in MEV protection and competitive pricing. Features include intelligent routing for cost-efficient swaps and auto-generated token approvals and transaction calldata. The API is free to use and is still in beta.
Payy Network launched its stablecoin-focused Layer 2 on mainnet. Users of the Payy app should update to the latest version to access the release. Payy Network enables private ERC-20 transfers by default, requiring no changes to existing wallets or smart contracts. The network uses chain-native privacy pools that custody ERC-20 tokens, enabling transfers to take place confidentially within pools. Privacy Vaults handle transaction data offchain, while stealth transactions leverage one-time addresses to prevent links between sender and receiver. The network also integrates a native zero-knowledge (ZK) precompile, enabling low-cost, high-performance privacy applications.
DeFi lending protocol Compound Finance announced plans to launch Compound V4 on Base, the latest iteration of its protocol, aiming to capitalize on the convergence of decentralized and traditional finance. Compound V4 will introduce support for tokenized equities and other real-world assets (RWAs), expand cross-chain liquidity, and add permissioned vaults for institutions. The upgrade will also feature a modular integration suite that enables DeFi applications, financial institutions, and asset managers to embed lending, borrowing, and yield functionality directly into their platforms.
ACDC #175 highlights | minutes
Vitalik FOCIL and AA synergy
Aave hits $1b in RWAs
Ethereum's hardness property
Base increases gas base fee
Balancer pauses reCLAMM pools
Securitize partners with Euler
Marius joins EF enterprise team
Sovra new media agent
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