AVALANCHE APRIL 2025 ROUNDUP
From MapleStory’s Web3 debut announcement to AvaCloud’s enterprise push, Magic Eden’s expansion, and SMBC’s stablecoin move—April set the stage for an amazing Summit in London this month!
April brought a new wave of bold moves, game-changing integrations, and technical milestones across the Avalanche ecosystem. Let’s dive into the major highlights!
April has been an exciting month for Avalanche, showcasing substantial growth across key metrics. The network has seen a 40% increase in transactions, continuing to build momentum as it becomes more widely adopted.
Avalanche's unique architecture has resulted in over 400+ projects building on the network, spanning DeFi, NFTs, gaming, and enterprise solutions. Additionally, it reached 30 million unique addresses across all indexed Avalanche L1s, reflecting increasing interest and continued growth in L1 activity.
These growth statistics highlight Avalanche’s growing dominance in the blockchain space as it outperforms many other networks.
Magic Eden Joins Avalanche Ecosystem
Magic Eden expanded its NFT marketplace to Avalanche, offering users and creators more options to engage with digital art and collectibles and exposing existing Magic Eden users to the Avalanche ecosystem.
Uplink Hits 250K Registrations
The DePIN L1 for decentralized connectivity is gaining traction fast, marking a significant shift in our thinking about internet infrastructure.
The Avalanche Card Launched
The Avalanche Card went live, enabling users to make everyday purchases with crypto, from coffee to flights.
Octane Upgrade Goes Mainnet
Following its March testnet launch, Octane is now live on mainnet. Driven by ACP-176, the upgrade introduces dynamic fee adjustments, reducing gas costs and optimizing efficiency during peak activity.
Codebase Season 3 Kicks Off
Avalanche’s incubator program returns with a fresh cohort of founders building toward a live testnet demo in just 10 weeks.
Team1 Backs eERC20 Innovation with $10K Developer Bounty
Team1 launched a new developer bounty to support experimentation with eERC20, a privacy-focused token standard developed by AvaCloud. With $10,000 in rewards across tooling and application tracks, the initiative invites builders to explore confidential on-chain functionality on Avalanche.
MapleStory N Launch Date Confirmed for May 15 on Avalanche
Nexpace has announced that MapleStory N, the first Web3 game in the long-running franchise, will officially launch on Avalanche on May 15. Built on a custom Avalanche L1 called Henesys, the game follows extensive playtesting and introduces on-chain asset ownership to the iconic 2D RPG experience.
KOR Protocol’s L1 for IP
KOR launches its Avalanche L1 to bring intellectual property onchain, starting with music, film, and gaming IP, in partnership with Black Mirror, deadmau5, Niantic, and Beatport.
$GUN Launches on C-Chain
The GUNZ ecosystem expands as $GUN becomes available on Avalanche C-Chain with Uniswap v3 and Kraken listings.
InfraBUIDL(AI) Roundtable
Bitte Protocol and others discussed how blockchain can support AI-native finance and autonomous agents.
WisdomTree Connect
WisdomTree expanded its tokenized fund offerings to Avalanche, introducing 13 SEC-registered tokenized funds to the ecosystem.
Watr Brings $20T Commodities Market Onchain with Avalanche L1 Migration
Watr, the blockchain infrastructure built for global trade, migrated to an Avalanche L1, bringing metals, minerals, food, and fuel into a programmable, interoperable future.
Nonco Brings FX On-Chain
Nonco launched FX On-Chain on Avalanche, connecting traditional foreign exchange liquidity with stablecoin markets for efficient currency conversions.
Japan’s Second-Largest Bank Moves Toward Onchain Payments with Avalanche
Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC), Japan's second-largest bank, seeks to develop stablecoin infrastructure for institutional payments in partnership with Ava Labs and Fireblocks.
AvaCloud Powers L1 Growth, Privacy Innovation, and New Game Launches
AvaCloud rolled out enterprise-grade relayers, launched multiple new mainnets and testnets, and supported high-profile projects like MapleStory Universe. The team also hit a SOC 2 certification milestone and completed the eERC20 audit, opening the door for broader adoption of privacy-first infrastructure across Avalanche.
ZetaChain Collaboration
Avalanche integrated with ZetaChain, unlocking native cross-chain functionality with major blockchains like BTC, ETH, and SOL, facilitating seamless Universal Apps.
Tesseract Becomes First Platform to Harness Avalanche’s L1 + ICM Upgrade
Following January’s Etna upgrade—Avalanche’s biggest since launch—Tesseract is the first project to fully leverage Avalanche ICM, enabling seamless swaps across L1s and the C-Chain without RPC switching. Designed by the team behind Yield Yak, Tesseract connects independent Avalanche blockchains to shared liquidity, showcasing the future of fast, composable on-chain trading.
Hexagate Integration
Developers gained access to Hexagate by Chainalysis, a web3 security solution offering real-time, machine learning-powered threat detection across smart contracts and protocols.
Avalanche Summit London
Don’t miss the Avalanche Summit in London from May 20–22! This is where the brightest minds will gather to discuss the future of Web3, DeFi, blockchain adoption, and more. Expect to hear from visionaries redefining the landscape of digital finance, with discussions on various topics.
Avalanche Summit London Hackathon Opens with $50K Prize Pool and Global Builder Tracks
On May 23–25, the Avalanche Summit Hackathon invites developers worldwide to build across DeFi, AI, infrastructure, and custom Avalanche L1s. With $50,000 in prizes and potential entry into the Codebase incubator, the event offers newcomers and veterans a chance to prototype bold new ideas and grow alongside the Avalanche ecosystem.
Avalanche Dev Bootcamp Prepares Builders for Summit London Hackathon
A free five-day online bootcamp ran from April 21–25, offering newcomers a hands-on introduction to blockchain, smart contracts, and launching custom Avalanche blockchains. Designed for developers, entrepreneurs, and the blockchain-curious, the bootcamp was a launchpad for those gearing up for the Avalanche Summit Hackathon in London.
75+ Events and Activations in April
April kept the momentum rolling with over 75 Team1-hosted events spanning developer meetups, gaming tournaments, and campus activations. From Seoul to São Paulo, the goal was the same—onboard new users and help builders find their footing in the Avalanche ecosystem.
Learn about upcoming events here.
Weekly X Spaces Continue with Builder Spotlights
Team1’s weekly X Spaces series is still going strong, featuring in-depth convos with emerging L1 projects and ecosystem tools. If you’re looking for quick updates straight from the builders shaping Avalanche, this is still one of the best places to plug in.
Follow the Team1 X account and join us for the next one.
Avalanche Live on Spotify & Apple Podcasts
Make sure to catch up on insightful discussions from industry leaders and ecosystem pioneers on Avalanche live episodes.
April was a month of milestones characterized by technological advancements, institutional collaborations, and community-driven initiatives.
Avalanche's commitment to innovation and scalability positions it as a formidable force in the blockchain space.
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