# Pelagos Monthly Update: September By [Pelagos](https://paragraph.com/@pelagos) · 2025-09-30 --- Executive Summary ----------------- September marked a pivotal transition for Pelagos from prototype infrastructure to a production-ready platform. Core development advances included operational node synchronization, Kubernetes-based validator deployment, and the public release of our SDK with comprehensive documentation. On the go-to-market front, multiple DeFi protocols initiated testing of atomic cross-chain transactions on our private testnet, while community growth accelerated across all channels. Operationally, we strengthened the team with a founding protocol engineer to support scaling toward mainnet launch. * * * Product & Technical Development ------------------------------- ### Infrastructure Milestones **Node Synchronization & Cluster Architecture** * Achieved reliable node synchronization with recovery capabilities, enabling seamless addition of nodes to the validator cluster * Successfully deployed operational nodes capable of recovering from failures and maintaining continuous event creation * Established framework for running local appchain nodes independently of validator participation **Kubernetes Validator Deployment** * Launched initial Kubernetes cluster infrastructure for validator operations * Implemented deployment service capable of provisioning appchains to Kubernetes environments * Completed restart and recovery testing protocols, confirming node stability and state preservation following failure scenarios **SDK Release & Developer Tooling** * [Published SDK](https://github.com/0xAtelerix/sdk) v1.0 with full documentation on GitHub, establishing our public developer presence * Delivered complete local development stack including: * Local node operations * Transaction submission capabilities * External chain data integration * Comprehensive documentation and tutorials * Enabled developers to interact with Sepolia, BSC, and Polygon testnets through stable access to blocks, events, and receipts **Consensus & Cross-Chain Integration** * Integrated development-ready consensus module for internal appchain logic testing * Established architecture for providing external transaction data to TSS (Threshold Signature Scheme) appchain * Deployed first-version EVM contracts to target networks * Implemented built-in RPC layer with templated APIs to streamline appchain integration **Appchain Scalability** * Built and benchmarked sharded appchain prototype, validating horizontal scalability approach * Demonstrated early throughput improvements and confirmed architectural viability for multi-appchain scaling ### Blockchain Integration * Validated Ethereum and Solana read operations through SDK * Confirmed working integration with multiple EVM networks (Sepolia, BSC, Polygon) * Advanced Solana signing stub implementation with transaction signing and parameter optimization * Initiated research on transaction resend mechanisms for enhanced reliability * * * Go-to-Market Progress --------------------- ### Developer Onboarding & Testing Multiple established DeFi protocols have commenced private testnet integration: **LIQ Markets** — Led by experienced DeFi builders, is developing the first crosschain, cross-margin perpetual exchange on Pelagos. Key differentiators include: * **Chain-Agnostic UX**: One-click deposits and withdrawals across any supported chain * **Unified Trading Environment**: Combined perpetuals and spot trading for both blue-chip and niche assets * **Private Pools**: Optional trade privacy for institutional-grade execution * **Programmable Vaults**: Flexible collateral management across chains * **CLOB Architecture**: Central limit order book with price-time priority and millisecond cancel/replace functionality **Resulting User Experience:** * Sub-second order acceptance (no waiting for limit fills) * True cross-chain cross-margin (eliminates chain-specific collateral requirements) * Unified liquidity access without bridges or wrapped assets **Additional Protocol Integrations:** * **Lendle** (Lending Protocol): Testing atomic cross-chain collateral and liquidation flows * **Robinos** (DeFi Infrastructure): Validating multi-chain transaction coordination * **LayerBank** (Money Markets): Exploring unified liquidity layer integration * * * Community & Market Development ------------------------------ ### Growth Metrics (Month-over-Month) * **Twitter/X Growth**: +50% (500+ → 1,000+ followers) * **Discord Growth**: +20% (1,300+ → 1,500+ members) * **Engagement Quality**: Increased technical discussion participation and builder inquiries ### Community Initiatives \*\*[Builder's Spaces](https://x.com/i/spaces/1yoKMPQzmlDxQ) Launch \*\* Inaugurated monthly AMA series spotlighting ecosystem builders. Initial session featured Bruce from LIQ Markets, providing technical deep-dive on crosschain perpetuals architecture. **Content & Thought Leadership** * Published detailed [article](https://x.com/PelagosNetwork/status/1967520142646300955) on LIQ Markets' functionality and Pelagos integration benefits * Participated in Cicada MM's [Twitter Space](https://x.com/i/spaces/1YqKDNmALpVJV) discussing market-making in cross-chain environments **Event Participation** * **ETH Istanbul** (September 5-7): Speaking engagement on atomic settlements <1s (Nicky, Neb, Boris/Evgenii) * **Token 2049 Singapore**: Attending for partnership development and investor relations (Nicky attending Hack Seasons panel and Simpleswap events as a panelist) **Developer Documentation** * Released comprehensive [roadmap](https://mirror.xyz/pelagosnetwork.eth/93X3Qt6i08OT8XxJ8f0lisBsoZKdhpyKo9xnwIQ1hx4) outlining quarterly milestones through mainnet * Published documentation of [first transaction](https://x.com/PelagosNetwork/status/1970745027417833920) execution (no manual intervention required) * * * Team Expansion -------------- ### September Hire **Krishna Prasad** — Founding Protocol Engineer. Former Polygon core team member who led Erigon-Polygon (PoS) integration. Krishna brings deep expertise in: * Layer 1 protocol architecture * External blockchain adapter development * Validator operations and infrastructure **Current Focus Areas:** * Partner integration support (actively assisting LIQ Markets deployment) * TSS (Threshold Signature Scheme) implementation * External chain adapter development * Validator operational procedures ### Upcoming Addition **UX Developer** (Starting October) Incoming team member will focus on: * Developer tooling interface improvements * SDK usability enhancements * Documentation and tutorial development * * * October Roadmap Preview ----------------------- ### Technical Priorities **Infrastructure Hardening** * Fail-safety and recovery stress testing under load conditions * Validator activity tracking and monitoring systems * Block explorer deployment for transparency and debugging **Developer Experience** * Continued SDK refinement based on early partner feedback * Expanded language support and example applications **Cross-Chain Capabilities** * Epoch-based consensus implementation for validator rotation * Completion of external transaction submission from appchains to external blockchains via cluster * Integration of additional blockchain networks **Team Growth** * Onboarding of frontend developer * Recruitment of additional blockchain engineer ### Go-to-Market Activities **Testnet Launch** Public testnet deployment with initial cohort of appchains, enabling: * External developer testing and feedback collection * Real-world performance validation * Community engagement and builder recruitment * * * Conclusion ---------- September represented a significant maturation point for Pelagos, transitioning from infrastructure development to enabling real-world applications. The SDK release, combined with active protocol integrations and strengthened team capabilities, positions us well for Q4 testnet launch and subsequent mainnet preparation. Our focus remains on delivering production-grade infrastructure that eliminates the complexity of cross-chain development, enabling builders to focus on application logic rather than blockchain interoperability challenges. The progress demonstrated by early partners like LIQ Markets validates our core thesis: atomic cross-chain execution unlocks entirely new categories of decentralized applications. As we advance toward testnet launch, priorities center on infrastructure resilience, developer experience refinement, and strategic partnership development to build a robust ecosystem of applications leveraging Pelagos' universal execution layer. * * * **_Want to partner with us?_** ------------------------------ _If you're a developer interested in building on Pelagos or a potential validator, we'd love to hear from you._ > Check our [partnership deck](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rID4k1mscBXYtsClstXEWCe8OaIJ-KEo/view) or fill out our [BD form](https://tally.so/r/mJvVk7) ### **_Join our community_** * _Visit our_ [_Website_](https://pelagos.network/) * _Join our_ [_Discord_](http://link/) * _Follow us on_ [_X_](http://link/) * _Email:_ [_contact@pelagos.network_](https://contact@pelagos.network/) --- *Originally published on [Pelagos](https://paragraph.com/@pelagos/pelagos-monthly-update-september)*