Web3 Project Updates and Developments

Gate News Announcement, March 9th, PancakeSwap announced that its PancakeSwap Skills feature is now integrated with the Meme token issuance platform four.meme for its graduation tokens. Users can use this feature to perform token swaps, configure liquidity positions (LP), and manage liquidity mining strategies.

Written by: Blue Fox Yesterday, we discussed the most strategically valuable Ethereum L2. Today, let's talk about the coolest Ethereum L2. This idea may sound crazy, but it's not impossible. Simply put, when AI agents operate on Ethereum L1, if they encounter performance bottlenecks (such as high transaction fees, latency, or computational limits), they could theoretically "spontaneously" initiate migration or move to L2. However, truly "inheriting" a spontaneously formed L2 chain—meaning an agent deploying, configuring, and running an autonomous L2—currently isn't fully automated with the 2026 tech stack. But as

As high interest rates persist and redemption demand increases, private credit funds are facing liquidity pressures. Institutions like Blackstone and BlackRock have restricted withdrawals. Aave founder Kulechov pointed out that past market pressures were caused by high interest rates and AI impacts, and also suggested that combining DeFi with real-world assets could offer transparent operations, but potential risks should also be watched.

Gate News Announcement: On March 9, DeFi protocol Pendle announced the launch of the "One-Click Leverage" feature. This feature allows users to execute PT (Principal Token) looping strategies with a single operation, supporting customizable loop counts, partial liquidation conditions, and other parameter settings. Additionally, the tool integrates an automatic re-investment mechanism, enabling users to manage positions and perform risk protection within the Pendle app.

On March 9th, the prediction market trading terminal project Kairos announced integration with the Opinion order book and launched an invite-only beta test. The project has received investment from a16z crypto and aims to enhance the prediction market trading experience and promote the rapid development of the Opinion ecosystem.

Starcloud plans to mine Bitcoin from space using a second spacecraft, aiming to utilize solar energy and the cold environment of low Earth orbit. This initiative could revolutionize energy-intensive computing and address cooling and energy costs for mining operations.

The Aster project has completed its fifth airdrop phase, distributing 911,964.22 ASTER tokens. Half of these tokens have been permanently burned to reduce supply, while the other half will support future ecosystem development. A claim window for rewards opens on March 9, 2026.

OpenClaw released version v2026.3.8 on March 8, adding features such as local state backup, Talk Mode automatic transcription, and Brave web search LLM Context mode. The update also fixed multiple issues and involved 43 contributors in development.

Pi Network tested AI image recognition on nodes with OpenMind, using idle CPU power during its ongoing Mainnet upgrade phase. The network requires Mainnet nodes to upgrade to v20.2 by March 12 as part of its path toward version 23.0 in Q2 this year. Pi Network is testing artificial

CoinAnk launched the cloud-based AI agent AnkClaw on March 9, offering one-click deployment without the need to build your own server. The product features functions such as whale position tracking and funding rate heatmaps, aiming to help users efficiently monitor market anomalies and risks.

Gate News Announcement: On March 9, LINE's digital asset subsidiary LINE NEXT launched the stablecoin wallet Unifi. The wallet offers end-to-end stablecoin services, including deposits, custody, payments, transfers, and rewards. Currently supporting USDT, with plans to gradually expand support to more stablecoins in the future. Additionally, LINE NEXT has integrated the Dapp Portal and Mini Dapp into Unifi to enhance the practicality of stablecoins and user benefits.

Solana and Alibaba Shanghai Hongqiao Center collaborate to establish the "Solana Shanghai Builder Station," which will officially open on March 20th. The initiative aims to provide a platform for blockchain developers to communicate and incubate, promote technological co-creation and industry connection, with support from the Shanghai government.

Circle Internet Group announced the completion of $68 million in internal settlements through the stablecoin USDC and its own infrastructure Circle Mint in less than 30 minutes. This demonstrates the high efficiency of stablecoins in corporate financial management, especially in cash flow, auditability, and settlement speed, ushering in a new era of real-time fund management.

Australian cryptocurrency exchange BTC Markets is applying for a market license to offer regulated tokenized real-world asset (RWA) trading. The exchange aims to transform into a tokenized market operator and predicts that the global tokenization market could reach $16 trillion by 2030. Dobbins pointed out that Australia could generate approximately $16.8 billion in economic benefits annually through the tokenization market and plans to promote tokenization applications in private markets and infrastructure investments.

Paolo Ardoino, the CEO of Tether, went on X today with a short, proud message: USDT, he wrote, “is unique.” He backed that claim with a single, sharp statistic: over the past year, the biggest sender of USDT accounted for less than 5% of all USD send volume, while for other stablecoins, one

Australian company BTC Markets is applying for a market license to promote the development of tokenized real-world assets (RWA). CEO Lucas Dobbins stated that the goal is to establish on-chain markets for assets such as stocks and bonds. The current on-chain tokenized asset market size is approximately $26 billion, and it is expected to reach $2 trillion by 2030. Australia has the potential to generate economic benefits, but rapid development may yield only $1 billion in revenue.

Solana Virtual Machine SOON announces that the soonBase L3 network will be shut down on March 26. The team will focus on artificial intelligence capital markets and related products. Users need to withdraw their assets before the shutdown; remaining assets will be transferred to a team-controlled contract.

On March 9th, DeFi lending protocol Aave reached 155,000 monthly active users in February, setting a new record with approximately 100% growth. Due to a reduction in low-risk yield strategies, investors are shifting towards DeFi lending. Aave's total value locked across 20 blockchains is nearly $27 billion. The governance group Aave Chan Initiative announced it is ceasing operations due to transparency disputes.