AVALANCHE AUGUST 2025 ROUNDUP
August 2025 was a landmark month for Avalanche, defined by milestones in institutional adoption, record-breaking network activity, and major breakthroughs in real-world asset tokenization.
August delivered milestones that will be remembered as defining moments for blockchain adoption. From Wyoming launching America's first state-backed stablecoin to Japan's regulatory breakthrough enabling yen-backed tokens, Avalanche proved it's where the future of money gets built.
The numbers tell the story: 3.5 billion total transactions crossed, daily C-Chain activity surged 272% month-over-month, and over $21 billion in tokenized assets found their home on Avalanche. But beyond the metrics, August showcased something bigger—real-world utility at institutional scale.
Let's unpack everything that made August a watershed month for Avalanche.
The Avalanche network continued to hit new highs in August, showcasing both user adoption and scalability.
Record-Breaking Activity Across the Board
August shattered expectations for network usage. Avalanche crossed 3.5 billion total transactions, marking a significant milestone made possible by growing adoption across the ecosystem.
Daily Transaction Surge
Daily transactions for Avalanche C-Chain rose 272% over the month, driven largely by application-specific L1 blockchains.
C-Chain Throughput Gets 30% Boost
Infrastructure improvements continued with the Octane upgrade. Avalanche's C-Chain throughput increased 30% after validators raised gas targets, positioning the network for even higher performance.
Team1 continued its momentum in August, expanding Avalanche's grassroots growth worldwide.
Welcome Our New Team1 Members
Team1 is growing fast. 300 new members joined this month, bringing the network to more than 600 members across 55 countries. Together, the community has hosted 600+ events and worked with 80+ universities, and the momentum keeps building with every new wave of contributors.
Türkiye Community Events
August kicked off with over 100 people joining us in Istanbul for a Run & Bosphorus Tour, followed by a community breakfast and Avalanche talks on the boat. We also hosted Avalanche Connect during Builders Week Istanbul, bringing builders together for panels, networking, and local growth. Our first yoga + wellness event in Izmir showed how Team1 connects Web3 with everyday communities. Check out the full Türkiye blog from earlier this month for more on the great things happening in Türkiye.
India Hackathon Tour Update
Three cities down, four to go, and over 2,000 registrations and 120+ projects have already emerged from the Team1 India Hackathon Tour. Next up is Pune, Sept 13-14, followed by Pune, Kolkata, and Delhi. Builders compete locally for $3,000 prizes and the chance to pitch nationally for bigger rewards.
Builders gained new tools, funding, and mentorship this month, making Avalanche one of the most developer-friendly ecosystems.
Developer Credit Program Launches
The Avalanche Foundation teamed up with SpaceandTimeDB to offer up to $250,000 to Avalanche builders for creating data suites and using DreamSpace to build new projects on the C-Chain.
Retro9000 Awards Over $250K
The second Retro9000 cohort was announced, including Artery Chain, CodeNekt, Tixbase, Zero One, Numineverse, LetsBuyHealth, Bango, and Quboid, rewarding projects already live on mainnet.
Avalanche RPC nodes went live on NodeHub
Node infrastructure expanded significantly with Avalanche RPC nodes going live on NodeHub, giving developers instant, reliable access to the network.
Web3 gaming and entertainment adoption accelerated with new studios, fan platforms, and live event integrations.
Pixelmon's Bold Avalanche Commitment
Pixelmon doubled down on Avalanche as its flagship RPG expands, cementing Avalanche as a hub for immersive gaming.
Fan Rewards Go Mainstream with LSU Athletics
LSU Athletics launched Geaux Rewards with Uptop on Avalanche, letting students, alumni, and fans turn everyday purchases into points for signed memorabilia, exclusive gear, and Tigers experiences.
Exit Festival Brings 500K+ Fans Onchain
500,000+ Exit Festival attendees came onchain through smart ticketing via the Bridge Festival App, built by Tixbase and powered by Avalanche.
Core Integrates with FIFA Collect
Core integrated with FIFA Collect, the official digital collectibles platform of global football.
Bowmore whisky on Avalanche
Bowmore Distillery launched tokenized whisky bottles on Avalanche.
Gaming Accelerator Opens Applications
The Avalanche Foundation and Helika Gaming launched a joint gaming accelerator for the next wave of builders with applications now open.
August showcased how Avalanche is fusing AI with blockchain to create smarter, privacy-first applications.
Healthcare Data Gets Composable
AvaxFusion and LifeNetwork AI are making biomarkers composable, breaking down data silos that separate genetics, blood tests, and microbiome data. This enables better clinical trials, smarter health applications, and improved patient outcomes at scale.
WarpGameChain Node Sale is live
Warpchain went live on mainnet, expanding AI-powered gaming experiences.
Privacy-First AI Infrastructure
Banza launched their app with 15,000+ users, enabling AI agents to securely consume, compute, and reward private user data, backed by infraBUIDL(AI).
August marked a turning point for institutional blockchain adoption with government partnerships, major financial integrations, and unprecedented tokenization volumes.
Wyoming's Historic State Stablecoin
FRNT (formerly WYST) became America's first state-issued stablecoin, fully backed by Treasuries and soon spendable through Rain Cards' Visa platform.
Japan's Stablecoin Breakthrough
Japan's yen-backed stablecoin received regulatory approval, with JPYC becoming the first money transfer platform able to issue stablecoins backed 1:1 by the yen.
Dinari's Decentralized DTCC
Dinari Global launched the Dinari Financial Network, an omni-chain orderbook and L1 network for tokenized U.S. equities, powered by Avalanche.
$21B+ in Tokenized Assets
Major tokenization announcements included Grove's $250M in Janus Henderson funds, SkyBridge's $300M fund tokenization with Tokeny Solutions, and Libeara's ULTRA tokenized U.S. Treasuries managed by Wellington.
BlackRock and Grayscale Momentum
AVAX became the second-largest blockchain for BlackRock's BUIDL Fund by AUM, while Grayscale filed to convert its Avalanche trust into an ETF, signaling major institutional confidence.
Toyota Blockchain on Avalanche
Toyota Blockchain Lab built its prototype for vehicle finance and mobility on Avalanche.
Ecosystem infrastructure matured with upgrades across storage, privacy, and middleware.
zkVerified lending vaults went live with Keyring Network + Euler, adding privacy and security to institutional DeFi.
Cross-Chain EURC Integration
Circle's EURC can now be natively transferred between Avalanche, Base, Ethereum, and Solana via Wormhole and Mayan Finance, while Circle Gateway unified USDC balances across chains.
US GDP Data Comes On Chain
The U.S. Commerce Department will distribute GDP data on Avalanche, setting a precedent for public infrastructure.
Chronicle Brings 140+ Data Feeds
Chronicle launched on Avalanche with 140+ resilient, verifiable data feeds for builders and institutions advancing onchain finance.
Blockradar's Fintech Infrastructure
Blockradar's modular stablecoin infrastructure went live with gasless transactions, auto-settlement, and built-in AML/KYT compliance, enabling fintechs to launch wallets through a single API.
United Network's NFC Wallets
United Network integrated tap-to-sign functionality through non-custodial NFC card wallets, combining hardware security with Avalanche speed in familiar card form factors.
Community initiatives flourished with global recognition programs, real-world impact stories, and enhanced engagement tools. August strengthened the connection between Avalanche's technology and its global user base.
Enhanced Frosty Metrics
Frosty Metrics completely overhauled the Chill Factor scoring system to better reward engagement across 22 Avalanche L1 chains, adding daily goals and dynamic quests starting with XSY Finance.
World Record Animation Attempt
Avalanche launched a project to break the world record for most animators in a single film (currently 1,897), where community members draw frames and claim them as NFTs.
Global Avalanche Influence
Avalanche's influence in Japan expanded from culture to currency, with heritage brands, automotive pioneers, fintech innovators, and major megabanks leveraging the technology.
Avalanche Ecosystem Showdown
Round 2 of Community voting rounds continued with single matchup competitions, engaging users in ecosystem governance and project selection.
Re Insurance Protocol
Re expanded its institutional-grade insurance offerings on Avalanche, launching reUSD (Basis-Plus) backed by T-bills and reUSDe (Insurance Alpha) that generates yield from fully collateralized U.S. insurance underwriting including homeowners, auto, and workers' compensation coverage, creating a new asset class for institutional DeFi.
Leaders across Avalanche and beyond shared big-picture views this month:
“Tokenization has moved from hype to infrastructure.” – Luigi Demeo
“Stablecoins are the reason tokenization is real this time.” – Morgan Krupetsky
Avalanche Live Podcast explored inflation in Argentina and institutional adoption.
August 2025 marked the definitive transition from blockchain experimentation to institutional infrastructure.
August proved Avalanche is not just scaling technically but also culturally and institutionally. From fan-first ticketing to state-backed stablecoins and tokenized funds, Avalanche continues to show what a future-proof blockchain ecosystem looks like.
Let’s build into September 🔺
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