Blockchain
International Symposium on Blockchain Advancements (ISBA) 2022, the Cosmic Ray of Blockchain Future Shines on Singapore
Singapore, Singapore–(Newsfile Corp. – May 19, 2022) – The International Symposium on Blockchain Advancements (ISBA) will debut in Singapore, from 1st to 2nd December 2022. Exclusively organised by ParallelChain Lab, the ISBA gathers significant voices of ecosystem builders and users, of whom represent different stakeholders of the innovation chain, yet united by the aspiration to actualize the blockchain-powered digital transformation.
As the first of the series, the theme of ISBA 2022: ‘A New Interoperability Dimension – Coupling DeFi and CeFi‘ aims right at the core of the digital infrastructure, the blockchain platforms. It will hear from distinguished technologists, industry leaders, and venture capitalists on the networked enterprise and decentralised economies, from deep-tech and business perspectives.
An Unprecedented Strong Line-up Heading the Symposium – Fri, 2 Dec 2022.
The ISBA will be inaugurated by the Chief Guest of Honour – the Honourable Dick Cheney, former Vice President of the United States on 2 December 2022, along with an impressive line-up of speakers:
- Dr. Radia Perlman: The “Mother of Internet”; National Inventors Hall of Fame 2016; National Academy of Engineering 2015; Internet Hall of Fame 2014.
- Charlie Kaufman: System Security Architect of Dell EMC; former Chief Network Security Architect of Microsoft Azure; former Chief Network Security Architect of IBM Lotus Notes; Member of the U.S. National Academy of Sciences expert panel.
- Dr. Raj Jain: Barbara J. And Jerome R. Cox, Jr., Professor of Computer Science and Engineering at Washington University; a highly cited scholar in Computer Science with more than 37,000 citations on Google Scholar.
- Nitin Gaur: Founder & Director of IBM Worldwide Digital Asset Labs; Founder and former Director of IBM Blockchain Labs.
- gmoney: A highly regarded, prolific NFT curator & thought-leader.
- More to be revealed.
The symposium is divided into three tracks: ‘Technology’, ‘Enterprise’, and ‘Decentralised Finance (DeFi)’. Each track consists of keynote speeches on topics revolving around real-world adoptions of blockchain technology, followed by panel discussions with live Q&A.
Pre-symposium Tutorials – Thurs, 1 Dec 2022.
On the day before the symposium, tutorial sessions will be held on university campus. We will learn from renowned technologists including Dr. Radia Perlman the “Mother of Internet”, cybersecurity expert Charlie Kaufman and cryptography scholar Dr. Elaine Shi, on the challenging yet critical topics pertaining to the advancement of the blockchain technology, such as quantum computing and transaction fee mechanisms.
Access-coded Live Streaming Available for Global Audiences.
The benefits of attending the ISBA 2022 cannot be missed – it provides inspiration for the future of blockchain developing from the “what” to the “how”. It enables attendees to grasp a realistic view of the emerging trends and needs and to have a technical blueprint for an innovative solution.
Interested in attending? Registration for ISBA 2022 is open now at www.isba.global. While physical participation is exclusive for invited guests, virtual participation is open to all, subject to completed registration.
For the most updated information about the event, please visit www.isba.global.
For media and partnership inquiries, please write to [email protected].
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About International Symposium on Blockchain Advancements (ISBA)
The ISBA is a global-scale blockchain initiative organised and sponsored by ParallelChain Lab. It aims to guide the first step in migrating to the digital economy by provoking meaningful questions and discussions that will enable all of us, builders and consumers alike, to cut through the technology hype and grasp a realistic view of the emerging trends and needs, and to provide a technical blueprint for innovative solutions.
Website: www.isba.global
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About ParallelChain Lab
Founded in 2018, ParallelChain Lab develops solutions for the Web 3.0 economy with game-changing blockchain and AI technologies. ParallelChain is a magnitude of two layer-1 blockchain platforms, powering an ever-growing ecosystem of enterprise and decentralised applications with advanced scalability and functionality, data privacy and immutable accountability.
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Blockchain
Blocks & Headlines: Today in Blockchain – April 22, 2025 (Activity‑Weighted Consensus, Pectra Upgrade, Yoki Legacy, Verae–Evercycle, Earth Day)

As blockchain technologies mature and diversify, today’s highlights underscore a burgeoning shift: from consensus innovation and protocol upgrades to strategic partnerships and sustainability imperatives. In this edition, we unpack five pivotal developments shaping Web3, DeFi, NFTs, and enterprise-grade blockchain adoption:
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Activity‑Weighted Consensus Steals the Show at Paris Blockchain Week
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Ethereum’s Pectra Upgrade: The Next Evolution in Scalability
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Astar’s Yoki Legacy Launches on Sony’s Soneium Blockchain
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Verae and Evercycle Forge Blockchain‑Enabled ITAM Partnership
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Earth Day 2025: Why an Efficient Blockchain Is a Smart Energy Choice
Together, these stories reveal key trends—innovative consensus models, cross‑chain interoperability, tokenized asset management, and an urgent focus on energy efficiency—driving blockchain’s trajectory in 2025.
1. Activity‑Weighted Consensus Steals the Show at Paris Blockchain Week
At the recent Paris Blockchain Week Conference, the concept of Activity‑Weighted Consensus (AWC) emerged as a potential game‑changer for network security and governance. Unlike Proof‑of‑Work (PoW) or Proof‑of‑Stake (PoS), AWC allocates block‑production rights based on a node’s continuous on‑chain engagement metrics—transaction relaying, smart‑contract interactions, and decentralized application hosting. Advocates argue that this model:
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Aligns Incentives with Ecosystem Health: Nodes that actively support dApps, relays, and DeFi protocols earn governance weight, dissuading passive stake‑hoarding and promoting network utility.
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Enhances Security: By requiring sustained activity rather than one‑time stake deposits, AWC makes long‑term collusion and stake concentration more costly and detectable.
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Fosters Decentralized Governance: Community participants demonstrating developer contributions or sustainable validator uptime can gain voting power, democratizing protocol upgrades and treasury decisions.
During the Paris sessions, leading research teams unveiled prototypes on testnets demonstrating up to 60% reduction in attack surface compared to vanilla PoS chains, without compromising block‑finality times. Critics, however, caution that accurately measuring “useful activity” demands robust oracles and could introduce new attack vectors if measurement data is manipulated.
Opinion: Activity‑Weighted Consensus represents a vital next step in consensus algorithm innovation—bridging the gap between security, decentralization, and real‑world utility. While the implementation complexity is nontrivial, protocols prioritizing ecosystem engagement could see higher network effects and healthier token economies. If designed with transparency and anti‑gaming safeguards, AWC could become a mainstream alternative by 2026.
Source: Cointelegraph
2. Ethereum’s Pectra Upgrade: The Next Evolution in Scalability
Ethereum’s core developers have officially detailed the ambitious Pectra Upgrade, slated for Q4 2025. Building upon the success of past hard forks, Pectra aims to tackle two pillars: throughput and data availability. Key components include:
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Rollup‑Centric Sharding: Rather than full‑state sharding, Pectra introduces “data shards” optimized for rollups, increasing per‑shard throughput to 10 MB per block—3× current levels—while aggregating rollup proofs on‑chain.
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On‑Chain Data Availability Sampling (DAS): Incorporates KZG commitments to enable light clients to verify data availability without downloading entire blocks, bolstering security against data‑withholding attacks.
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EIP‑4990: Prover Optimization: Introduces optimized precompile contracts to accelerate zk‑SNARK and zk‑STARK proof verification by up to 40%, reducing gas costs for privacy and scaling solutions.
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Native Token Recycling: Pectra reallocates a portion of burnt ETH (post‑EIP‑1559) to a “Scaling Fund” administered via on‑chain governance, seeding grants for L2 rollups and data‑availability networks.
Analysis: Pectra’s rollup‑centric vision reaffirms Ethereum’s commitment to being the settlement layer for a multi‑chain ecosystem. By offloading execution to specialized rollups while securing data integrity on L1, Ethereum anticipates 50,000 TPS across aggregated rollups, vastly improving DeFi composability and reducing gas fee volatility. Critics note the increased client complexity and potential centralization risks if DAS providers consolidate.
Implications: For DeFi protocols, NFT marketplaces, and application developers, Pectra could slash transaction costs, enabling new use cases—from micro‑transactions to real‑time gaming—while maintaining the security assurances of Ethereum’s vast validator set. The Scaling Fund’s token recycling mechanism also sets a precedent for sustainable ecosystem funding.
Source: Gadgets360
3. Astar’s Yoki Legacy Launches on Sony’s Soneium Blockchain
In a landmark partnership bridging gaming and blockchain, Astar Network announced that Yoki Legacy, its flagship play‑to‑earn RPG, will deploy on Sony’s Soneium Blockchain starting May 2025. This collaboration offers:
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Cross‑Chain Interoperability: Utilizing Astar’s XCM (Cross‑Consensus Message) protocol, Yoki Legacy assets—NFTs, in‑game tokens, and governance rights—can transfer seamlessly between Astar (Polkadot) and Soneium, enabling multiverse gameplay.
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Eco‑Friendly Consensus: Soneium employs a hybrid PoS‑PoA model with carbon offsets verified on‑chain, aligning with Sony’s commitment to sustainability.
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Developer Toolkits: Joint SDKs allow game studios to tap both networks’ developer ecosystems, sharing middleware for asset minting, royalty management, and composable NFT design.
Opinion & Impact: This alliance signals Web3 gaming’s maturation, as major entertainment brands partner with public blockchains to reach broader audiences. Soneium’s consumer electronics pedigree and global distribution channels could propel Yoki Legacy into mainstream consoles—validating blockchain gaming beyond niche communities. Furthermore, asset interoperability across Astar and Soneium paves the way for unified gaming economies, where items retain value across genres and platforms, potentially reshaping in‑game monetization models.
Source: VentureBeat
4. Verae and Evercycle Forge Blockchain‑Enabled IT Asset Management
Industrial IoT specialist Verae and sustainability platform Evercycle have launched a blockchain‑powered IT Asset Management (ITAM) solution targeting circular‑economy compliance. By merging Verae’s device telemetry with Evercycle’s digital product passports on a Hyperledger Fabric network, the partnership offers:
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Provenance Tracking: Each hardware component—servers, routers, laptops—receives a tamper‑proof record of manufacture, warranty, maintenance, and end‑of‑life recycling status.
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Regulatory Compliance: Automated reporting modules help enterprises meet EU’s Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) directives and emerging Right to Repair regulations.
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Tokenized Incentives: “Green Credits” are issued when devices are refurbished or recycled according to verified processes, tradable within corporate sustainability marketplaces.
Analysis: As enterprises grapple with e‑waste—projected to reach 74 million metric tons by 2030—blockchain‑backed ITAM offers both auditability and circular‑economy incentives. By tokenizing responsible disposal, companies can transparently showcase ESG compliance to investors and regulators. Critics warn of integration challenges with legacy procurement systems and potential data privacy concerns if supply‑chain partners refuse on‑chain transparency.
Strategic Takeaway: This partnership exemplifies how permissioned blockchains can underpin enterprise sustainability efforts, harmonizing environmental goals with operational efficiency. For IT procurement and finance teams, on‑chain asset management reduces manual audits, accelerates warranty claims, and unlocks new value streams through tokenized recycling incentives.
Source: PR Newswire
5. Earth Day 2025: An Efficient Blockchain Is a Smart Energy Choice
In honor of Earth Day 2025, CoinGeek highlights how next‑gen blockchains—from Proof‑of‑History in Solana to Nakamoto PoA hybrids—are slashing energy consumption compared to legacy PoW networks. Key metrics include:
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Energy Efficiency: Modern PoS chains consume 99.9% less energy per transaction than Bitcoin, with some layer‑2 rollups achieving sub‑gram carbon footprints per transfer.
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Carbon‑Offset Innovations: Protocols like Algorand and Cardano integrate on‑chain carbon oracles that automatically retire carbon credits proportional to network activity.
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Green Data Centers: Validators increasingly deploy in solar‑ and wind‑powered facilities, with projects like EcoChain offering renewable‑energy staking pools.
Opinion: As mainstream scrutiny intensifies around crypto’s environmental impact, energy‑efficient protocols are not just eco‑friendly—they’re competitive differentiators. Enterprises and institutional investors demand sustainability assurances; blockchains failing to address carbon footprints risk regulatory backlash and reputational damage. By spotlighting energy‑optimized consensus and renewable‑powered infrastructure, the industry can redefine itself as a driver of green innovation.
Source: CoinGeek
Conclusion: Mapping the Blockchain Horizon
Today’s briefing underscores three overarching themes propelling blockchain forward:
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Consensus Reinvention: From activity‑weighted protocols to energy‑efficient hybrids, networks are refining consensus to boost security, scalability, and sustainability.
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Cross‑Chain & Enterprise Integration: Interoperability—whether via rollup‑centric upgrades, cross‑chain gaming partnerships, or permissioned frameworks for ITAM—enables seamless value flows across disparate ecosystems.
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Environmental & Regulatory Alignment: As global frameworks converge around ESG and circular‑economy mandates, blockchain applications that embed sustainability and compliance at their core will capture both market share and stakeholder trust.
For developers, enterprises, and investors alike, staying ahead means embracing not only technical breakthroughs but also governance models and partnerships that align blockchain with real‑world needs. Tune in tomorrow as we continue tracking the decentralized revolution—one block at a time.
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