Blockchain
Coreum introduces recipients for Wave 3 of its app development grant
The Coreum Development Foundation, or Coreum, the open-source enterprise-grade layer 1 blockchain, closes Wave 3 of its grant development program by selecting eight new grantees. Each grant recipient is poised to enhance the blockchain’s scalability and Smart Token functionality, contributing to its expansion and utility for token holders and ecosystem partners.
With institutional involvement in the blockchain ecosystem reaching new heights, the urgency for interoperability and enterprise-grade infrastructure is more critical than ever. This is especially true as traditional firms are searching for ways to scale their blockchain operations to match their ambitions and client demands within the decentralized financial realm. As such, established companies, including blockchain-native ones, have an opportunity to nurture emerging talent and projects that will help advance infrastructure and new use cases.
As the third edition of its development fund, Coreum’s grant program enables the best and brightest projects to build new applications or integrate existing ones into its blockchain network. By building on Coreum’s institution-friendly network, each grantee has the opportunity to solve challenges within the broader Web3 space.
With a total monetary reward of $300,000, the grant represents a diverse array of solutions that include development tools, decentralized storage, and SocialFi projects. In addition to the monetary prize, each grantee receives mentorship from the Coreum team. The eight projects receiving the Wave 3 grant are:
TriwebAPI: A SaaS product that simplifies Web3 infrastructure development through automation, including smart contracts and integration scripts, with a subscription-based complete hosting solution. The service makes the development process more efficient by facilitating faster Web3 product creation.
Tokenproof: An expansive toolkit that enables brands to foster long-term relationships with their consumers that are meaningful and rewarding. The service is empowering brands to connect with their audiences through the power of token-based experiences, both online and IRL.
Cypher Wallet: Creating one wallet for everything in Web3, Cypher Wallet solves the complexity of Web3 money movement by creating a unified financial ecosystem. Users can easily purchase and manage crypto across multiple chains and easily connect to any application on multiple networks without needing separate wallets.
LZero: A blockchain simulation and testing platform that supports Provable Assessment Certificates (PACs). PACs certify specific test scenario outcomes such as scalability and smart contract functionality to improve application reliability and efficiency.
Lighthouse: A provider of a perpetual protocol for long-term file storage that focuses on accessibility, security, and data verifiability. Lighthouse offers an affordable and secure option for storage needs that facilitates data transitions from Web 2.0 to Web3 and eases the integration process.
Anchain.AI: Anchain.AI hones in on securing the Web3 ecosystem with an AI-powered risk engine and premier cybersecurity expertise. The platform plays a crucial role in protecting digital assets from potential threats and ensuring a safer user environment. Designed with enterprise use in mind, Anchain has previously been integrated to Stellar at a protocol level and reinforces Coreum’s institution-focused blockchain
Cookbook: An open-source marketplace offering developers access to various solidity primitives, libraries, and smart contracts for protocols across numerous blockchains, including Coreum—created to expedite development workflows. Cookbook will also be powering Coreum’s documentation AI agent.
CoredIn: The developer of a professional SocialFi network on Coreum that leverages verifiable credentials and a custom WASM contract to establish an on-chain DID registry. CoredIn enables users to manage data sharing while adhering to the latest self-sovereign identity standards, advancing professional networking technologies.
The focus of each project selected for Wave 3 of the development grant is Coreum’s Smart Token product—a distinct solution introduced by Coreum that augments how tokens behave on the blockchain. Smart Tokens function similarly to smart contracts, enabling pre-defined token behaviors to perform specific and autonomous on-chain activities. This technology equips a wide array of organizations, from financial institutions to startups, with the capability to deploy decentralized applications (dApps) that boast enhanced adaptability and customization.
Coruem’s grant program bolsters its ongoing initiatives to nurture and support new innovations, tech development, and cross-sector collaboration. These include its Blockchain Accelerator program in partnership with CoreNest, and a recently launched University and Student Ambassador program.
“The grant program has become a cornerstone of our efforts to cultivate innovative solutions for long-standing issues in the blockchain space, and these eight projects exemplify the progress made across the ecosystem to overcome these challenges in new and exciting ways,” says Helwan Mande, Network Expansion Lead of Coreum. “Our goal at Coreum is to help ensure the future of the blockchain industry, not only through our own development but by nurturing up-and-coming projects to help reach new heights. We’re very proud to support the projects selected in Wave 3 and look forward to seeing what they create and achieve on our network.”
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Blocks & Headlines: Today in Blockchain – April 25, 2025 | BitNile, Dutch Blockchain Week, Citigroup, Philippine Blockchain Week, D.O.G.E Foundation
Blockchain’s metamorphosis from niche ledger technology to the backbone of Web3 has never been more evident. Today, we cover five stories that illustrate the evolving ecosystem: a gaming platform issuing its own token on Solana; Europe’s marquee Web3 summit; a major bank forecasting a “ChatGPT moment” for blockchain; a Southeast Asian conference aimed at busting crypto myths; and a foundation rebuilding blockchain from the ground up to solve scalability. Each development—whether product launch, industry gathering, macro forecast, educational initiative, or infrastructure innovation—offers a window into the trends shaping decentralized finance, NFTs, DeFi, and beyond.
1. BitNile.com to Launch Nile Coin on Solana
News Summary
Hyperscale Data’s subsidiary BitNile.com will introduce the Nile Coin on Solana starting May 1, 2025. The U.S.–based social gaming site chose Solana for its high throughput and low fees, aiming to enhance in-game economies, reward engagement, and deliver seamless micro-transactions. Details on tokenomics and governance are forthcoming, but management touts Nile Coin as a cornerstone of future gaming experiences.
Source: CoinTrus
Analysis & Commentary
Launching a proprietary token underscores two converging trends: the gamification of finance and finance-ification of gaming. By minting Nile Coin, BitNile.com taps into DeFi mechanics—staking, liquidity pools, NFT rewards—while leveraging Solana’s scalability. Strategically, BitNile.com positions itself for partnerships with NFT marketplaces and DeFi protocols, potentially opening secondary markets for in-game assets and generating new revenue streams beyond ad sales or subscription fees.
2. Dutch Blockchain Week 2025 Gears Up in Amsterdam
News Summary
From May 19–25, Amsterdam will host the sixth annual Dutch Blockchain Week, culminating in the two-day summit (May 21–22) at De Meervaart. Tier 1 exchanges (Bitvavo, Kraken, Coinbase), Web3 pioneers (WOW.ai, Blockrise), regulators (European Commission, De Nederlandsche Bank), and industry partners (Mastercard, Deloitte) will convene. Side events range from AI-powered hackathons tackling compliance to padel networking meetups—underscoring the event’s blend of technology, policy, and community.
Source: Dutch Blockchain Week
Analysis & Commentary
Dutch Blockchain Week typifies the maturation of blockchain conferences into multidisciplinary forums. Beyond token talk and yield farming, panels on regulation, institutional adoption, and security reflect Web3’s integration into mainstream finance. Anticipate announcements on CBDC pilots, DeFi compliance frameworks, and cross-chain interoperability projects that may emerge from the Block & Order Hackathon.
3. Citigroup Predicts Blockchain’s “ChatGPT Moment”
News Summary
In an April 23 report, Citigroup analysts argue that 2025 could be blockchain’s “ChatGPT moment,” driven by regulatory clarity around stablecoins and integration with traditional financial systems. They forecast stablecoin market capitalization ballooning to $1.6 trillion (base case) or as much as $3.7 trillion (bull case) by 2030—anchored by dollar-denominated issuers and collateralized with U.S. Treasuries. Regulatory frameworks like the GENIUS Act could catalyze adoption among banks and fintechs.
Source: Cointelegraph
Analysis & Commentary
Drawing parallels to generative AI’s explosive growth, Citigroup envisions a tipping point where blockchain moves from experimental to essential infrastructure. Successful integration will hinge on robust compliance tools, auditability, and clear governance models. Enterprise blockchain vendors should prepare for surging demand in tokenized payments, on-chain settlements, and embedded DeFi rails within legacy systems.
4. Philippine Blockchain Week 2025 Debunks Crypto Myths
News Summary
Scheduled for June 10–11 at SMX Convention Center Manila, Philippine Blockchain Week (PBW) 2025 will tackle misinformation and spotlight real-world use cases. Highlights include “Crypto, Unpacked” sessions demystifying the technology; “Smart Regulation” panels uniting policymakers and innovators; and “Blockchain for Impact” showcases on remittances, disaster relief, and digital identity. Founding President Donald Lim emphasizes government support and public–private collaboration to spur inclusive growth.
Source: UseTheBitcoin
Analysis & Commentary
PBW exemplifies how emerging markets leverage education to accelerate Web3 adoption responsibly. By engaging regulators early, PBW can shape balanced frameworks that encourage innovation while protecting consumers—an instructive model for markets wrestling with both hype and skepticism.
5. D.O.G.E Foundation Launches New Blockchain, Opens Seed Round
News Summary
The D.O.G.E Foundation announced a ground-up blockchain rebuild designed to solve the scalability and reliability challenges plaguing existing networks. This modular architecture separates validation from execution to enable parallel transaction processing—targeting real-time gaming, DeFi under high load, and AI-driven applications. A seed funding round is now open to investors who share the vision of a performant, decentralized infrastructure.
Source: D.O.G.E Altcoin GlobeNewswire
Analysis & Commentary
As layer-1 congestion and high gas fees persist, new entrants must justify a “why now” with clear architectural advantages. If the D.O.G.E blockchain delivers real-world throughput and maintains decentralization, it could spur a renaissance of high-performance DeFi protocols and NFT platforms hungry for cost-effective base layers.
Conclusion & Key Takeaways
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Tokenization of Entertainment: BitNile’s Nile Coin on Solana highlights blockchain’s expansion into gaming economies and NFT reward systems.
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Convergence of Tech, Policy & Community: Dutch Blockchain Week showcases Web3’s evolution into an ecosystem engaging regulators, enterprises, and developers under one roof.
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Mainstream Inflection Point: Citigroup’s “ChatGPT moment” thesis suggests blockchain is poised for exponential adoption given regulatory support.
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Education as Catalyst: Philippine Blockchain Week’s myth-busting curriculum underscores the importance of public–private dialogue in emerging markets.
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Infrastructure Innovation: The D.O.G.E Foundation’s modular, high-throughput chain exemplifies the next wave of layer-1 networks addressing real-time, real-world use cases.
Today’s stories convey that blockchain’s next chapter will be written through strategic token launches, global convenings, regulatory clarity, educational outreach, and radical infrastructure redesign. By tracking these threads, industry participants can anticipate opportunities in DeFi, NFTs, Web3 games, and enterprise integration. Stay tuned for tomorrow’s Blocks & Headlines, where we’ll continue to decode the innovations shaping decentralized finance.
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