Aave activated incentives for PayPal’s PYUSD stablecoin on Ethereum mainnet.

Impact: The program aims to deepen PYUSD liquidity and lending activity on Ethereum, reinforcing the network’s lead in stablecoin-based DeFi.

The Ethereum Foundation executed a TWAP to convert 1,000 ETH into stablecoins using CowSwap to fund research and development, grants, and donations.

Impact: Showcases EF’s onchain treasury operations and DeFi tooling while directing capital to long-term ecosystem development.

Walmart-owned OnePay is reportedly preparing to add ETH and BTC trading and custody to its mobile banking app.

Impact: If launched, a retail giant integrating ETH could expand mainstream access and onramps for Ethereum users.

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Data cited in the thread notes Ethereum mainnet stablecoin supply reaching a fresh all-time high of about $183.7B.

Impact: A larger stablecoin base typically signals deeper liquidity for apps, payments, and credit markets on Ethereum.

Fee analytics referenced from growthepie show stablecoin activity produced roughly $72m in protocol fees for Ethereum mainnet so far this year.

Impact: Robust fee generation underscores active settlement on Ethereum and supports security via sustainable base-layer revenues.

Digital Asset Treasury company, The Ether Machine, shared an update that its validator operations have generated 1,350+ ETH in staking rewards with high efficiency.

Impact: Reinforces the attractiveness of Ethereum staking yields and operational excellence among professional validators.

ZeroHedge highlighted a renewed surge in ether ETF inflows.

Impact: Increased ETF demand can support spot liquidity and price discovery while pulling more institutional capital toward ETH.

Chainlink shared an update on its DataLink service, highlighting that it now connects data and apps across 40+ blockchain environments.

Impact: Broad interoperability supports richer app designs on Ethereum while simplifying integrations for developers.

Indexy detailed $i distribution on Base with a transparent, fully onchain tokenomics write-up.

Impact: Clear disclosures can build community trust and set expectations for governance and future utility.

Giveth announced applications are open for Gitcoin’s GG24 funding round.

Impact: Matching rounds channel more grants to Ethereum public goods, builders, and community initiatives.

Sherlock attached a special prize to an upcoming Centrifuge audit contest—an immediate invitation to join the Blackthorn security research team for the winner.

Impact: Elevates auditor incentives and strengthens security talent pipelines for Ethereum apps.

The Consciousness Residency introduced a pilot studying gut health and psychedelic experiences with partners Edge City and PsyDAO.

Impact: Exemplifies how Ethereum communities fund and coordinate research focused on real-world well-being.

Shape unveiled “One Year of Shape,” transforming 365 days of activity into generative art with a guaranteed mint for top 250 leaderboard addresses.

Analytics shared by Crystal Tai show Base hitting an all-time high TVL around $5.3b, nearly 3x year-over-year.

Impact: Rising Base liquidity signals increasing developer traction and user activity on the OP Stack.

L2BEAT launched a monthly roundup series to track TVS, activity, and major scaling-news across partner ecosystems.

Impact: Regular reporting improves transparency and helps compare progress across L2s.

Base promoted a short documentary by Pattern Integrity Films recapping the recent BaseCamp gathering.

Impact: Storytelling around community events strengthens identity and attracts builders to Base.

Austin Griffith posted a recorded talk covering the why/what/how of building Ethereum apps, recently delivered at Penn Blockchain.

LI.FI released a podcast episode featuring Rudolf and Barnabé Monnot discussing Ethereum interoperability.

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