PROTOCOL
The set of rules of a system that governs how data is exchanged and transmitted. This term is often used to describe the technology behind certain blockchains and the rules that govern each specific blockchain network.
Machines Paying Machines: How the x402 Protocol Processed 60 Million Transactions While You Slept
In 2025, the internet finally "absolved its original sin." By reviving the long-dormant HTTP 402 "Payment Required" code, the x402 protocol has created a native layer for value transfer. While humans were asleep, millions of AI agents and bots used this standard to buy compute, data, and API access, hitting a staggering 60 million transactions and signaling the dawn of a true "Machine Economy."
Stellar (XLM) Sets Stage for Major Upgrades and Privacy Features
Stellar (XLM) Development Foundation (SDF) outlines significant upgrades in scalability and privacy for 2025, aiming to enhance network performance and adoption.
BLIFE Protocol and Portal Merge to Enhance Web3 Gaming Ecosystem
BLIFE Protocol merges with Portal to operate as a unified entity, backed by Animoca Brands and G-20, enhancing cross-chain gaming and Web3 adoption.
Mysticeti v2 Enhances Sui's Transaction Processing Efficiency
Mysticeti v2, a consensus protocol from Mysten Labs, refines Sui's transaction processing, offering faster, lighter, and more resilient performance by integrating validation into consensus.
Astar Network Advances with Key Upgrades and Economic Proposals
Astar Network made significant strides in October with protocol upgrades, economic model refinements, and ecosystem expansion, setting the stage for Astar Evolution Phase 2.
x402 Protocol: Transforming Internet Payments with Blockchain
The x402 protocol, launched by Coinbase and Cloudflare, aims to revolutionize internet payments by integrating blockchain technology and stablecoins, potentially setting a new standard for AI-driven microtransactions.
OKX Ventures Backs Aria Protocol to Tokenize IP Assets
OKX Ventures invests in Aria Protocol to bring real-world intellectual property assets onchain, enhancing liquidity and investment opportunities for music rights and other IP.
OKX Announces Listing of Virtuals Protocol (VIRTUAL) for Spot Trading
OKX is set to introduce Virtuals Protocol (VIRTUAL) on its spot trading platform, with trading set to commence on October 28, 2025. The listing includes specific trading conditions and risk controls.
Stellar (XLM) Prepares for Protocol 24 Upgrade: Key Details for Developers
Stellar (XLM)'s Protocol 24 upgrade is set for October 22, 2025. Developers and businesses are advised to update their systems accordingly to ensure compatibility and leverage new features.
Exploring GKR: A Crucial Component in Accelerating Cryptographic Proofs
Gain insights into the GKR protocol, a key driver behind ultra-fast cryptographic proofs, and understand its application in proving Poseidon hashes and other computations.