# Ethereum Daily ~ October 2, 2025

> Your Daily Briefing on Ethereum News.

**Published by:** [Ethereum Daily](https://paragraph.com/@ethereumdaily/)
**Published on:** 2025-10-03
**Categories:** ethereum, daily, crypto, news
**URL:** https://paragraph.com/@ethereumdaily/ethereum-daily-october-2-2025

## Content

📰 HeadlinesFGNX Stock Tokenized on MainnetFGNexus (FGNX) has become the first NASDAQ stock to tokenize its equity, launching on Ethereum mainnet and in partnership with Securitize. Impact: Marks a visible step in public‑equity tokenization on Ethereum, offering a precedent for regulated issuers exploring compliant onchain markets.Lighter L2 Goes LivePerps‑focused, low‑latency Layer 2 “Lighter” announced public mainnet after eight months in private beta, touting custom ZK circuits for verifiable matching and liquidations. Impact: Adds another specialized L2 aiming to bring high‑frequency exchange performance to onchain derivatives.Lido Releases Community Staking Module V2Lido says its Community Staking Module (CSM) v2 is live on mainnet to scale permissionless staking and empower community stakers. Impact: Expands the validator set and decentralizes operator participation for the largest staking protocol on Ethereum.Today's issue of Ethereum Daily is Presented by Shutter Network. Encrypt Ethereum's mempool! In the future, everyone will be protected against malicious MEV & real-time censorship—by default. That's what Shutter is building toward. 🌐 Mainnet NewsSwift Demos Tokenized Bond on SepoliaLouis Tellier reported Swift showcased a tokenization platform by deploying a tokenized bond on Ethereum’s Sepolia testnet at Sibos in Frankfurt. Impact: Demonstrates incumbent financial‑network experimentation with Ethereum tooling, potentially smoothing future integrations.ACDC #166: Holesky Milestones & Blob‑Only Fork Next WeekPooja Ranjan’s recap of today's All Core Developers Consensus call highlighted a successful Holesky testnet launch and plans to activate a Blob Parameters Only upgrade on Holesky next week. Impact: Keeps proto‑danksharding parameters evolving on testnets ahead of future mainnet tuning.Apps on Ethereum Reach $360b in DepositsToken Terminal notes applications on Ethereum now host over $360 billion in user deposits, up more than $100 billion year‑to‑date. Impact: Reflects accelerating capital formation in Ethereum apps during 2025. 💎 ETH NewsVanEck Files for Lido Staked ETH ETFPer reporting from Whale Insider, VanEck has filed for a Lido Staked ETH ETF. Impact: If approved, a staked‑ETH ETF could widen institutional access to ETH staking yield via regulated products. 📱 Application NewsCoinbase Integrates 1inch Swap API1inch says Coinbase now uses the 1inch Swap API, unlocking access to massive liquidity and top rates. Impact: Brings aggregator routing to a mainstream exchange front end, potentially improving user execution for onchain swaps.Morpho x Coinbase DeFi Lending Opens to All Launch MarketsMorpho notes Coinbase DeFi lending, powered by Morpho, is now available to users across all launch markets. Impact: Expands access to permissioned DeFi credit markets within Coinbase’s distribution.WalletConnect Pay - Point of Sale Solution Announced WalletConnect introduced a point‑of‑sale payments product in partnership with DTC Pay to enable stablecoin payments across Asian retail and hospitality. Impact: Pushes consumer stablecoin spending toward brick‑and‑mortar acceptance via familiar checkout flows.Gitcoin Grants 24 AnnouncedGitcoin says GG24 will fund what matters using six domains and plural funding mechanisms with network‑first coordination. Impact: Channels community matching toward public‑goods work across the Ethereum ecosystem.VitaDAO Launches VitaSTEM IP TokenVitaDAO opens the $VITASTEM Ignition Sale for an IP token targeting rejuvenation of blood‑forming stem cells based on a study of 850,000 cells. Impact: Extends biotech IP‑asset tokenization experiments on Ethereum to longevity research.Beefy Mini App Launches on BaseBeefy debuts a mini app on Base, highlighting 1,100 yield strategies, 58 protocols, pro tools, and one‑click zaps. Impact: Lowers UX friction for retail yield strategies on an Ethereum L2. 🐣 New App LaunchesOctober 2025 Ethereum Ecosystem App TrackerEthereum Daily opens a live thread tracking new apps across the ecosystem for October 2025. Impact: Centralizes app‑launch discovery for builders and users. 🕊 Ethereum For GoodOstrich Reserves 10% Supply for Conservation CommunitiesOstrich says it has set aside 10% of its token supply for communities protecting ostriches, tying market infrastructure to conservation. Impact: Aligns token incentives with wildlife preservation efforts. 🎨 Onchain ArtSuperRare Curates “In Dual Form” by Alex KittoeSuperRare announces a curated release titled “In Dual Form” by Alex Kittoe featuring 12 unique 1/1s with a 0.1 ETH reserve. 🌿 Layer 2 NewsUSDT0 Brings Gold‑Backed XAUt0 to ArbitrumUSDT0 states its XAUt0 token is now available on Arbitrum alongside The Legacy Mesh for unified liquidity across tokenized gold and USDT. Impact: Expands commodity‑backed stable‑asset options within the Arbitrum ecosystem.Base Adds AUDD and XSGD StablecoinsThe thread notes Base has added two fiat‑linked stablecoins—AUDD and XSGD—to its L2. Impact: Broadens regional‑currency stablecoin coverage for users transacting on Base.Arbitrum Stablecoin Volumes Hit New Monthly ATHsDatawarlock reports $115 billion in stablecoin volumes and $18.7 billion in P2P transfer volumes on Arbitrum, both new monthly ATHs. Impact: Suggests growing payment‑style stablecoin usage on L2 beyond trading flows. 📫 Bonus ContentAave: DeFi for FintechsAave publishes a blog post on how fintechs use DeFi to power embedded savings, payments, and borrowing.Geode Labs: Ethereum Unlocking Programmable Money in BrazilGeode Labs shares an article on how Ethereum is enabling programmable money and assets for Brazilians, ahead of ETHLatam and Devcon.Celo Stable Mag #13Celo publishes Stability Mag #13 recapping L2 growth, community deployments, and recent Ethereum news. 🧪 Research & DevelopmentClick here for the latest Ethereum R&D updates. 💼 JobsClick here for a list of new job opportunities in the Ethereum ecosystem. 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