AVALANCHE MARCH 2025 ROUNDUP
Explore Avalanche’s March 2025 highlights—from network upgrades and Web3 gaming to AI, institutional finance, and global community growth led by Team1.
March was a big month for the Avalanche ecosystem, showcasing impressive advancements across multiple sectors, including network growth, gaming, AI, institutional adoption, and more. The ecosystem continued its mission of empowering builders, driving Web3 adoption, and enhancing blockchain efficiency. Let’s dive into the key highlights!
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Avalanche sparked a viral conversation around real adoption in Web3 with its “Adoption Lives Here” thread, highlighting traction across gaming, AI, institutions, and even governments. With over 2.3M views, the message was clear: adoption isn’t coming—it’s already happening.
Avalanche Octane Upgrade
The Octane upgrade brings dynamic gas limits to Avalanche’s C-Chain, making transactions more efficient and cost-effective during high network demand. After successful testing on the Fuji Testnet, Octane is set to activate on Mainnet on April 8. This marks another step in improving Avalanche’s core performance for users and builders alike.
COQnet Becomes the First Permissionless Avalanche L1
The Etna upgrade allowed COQnet to transition to become the first Avalanche L1 to go permissionless via the Gogopool L1 Marketplace, paving the way for the expansion of hundreds of future Avalanche L1s.
Kraken Adds Native Avalanche USDT & USDC
This integration reduces fees and accelerates transactions for users.
E1evate: Avalanche’s New Developer Hub and Onboarding Guide
Avalanche introduced E1evate, a new developer hub offering practical guides, resources, and real-world stories to support Web3 builders at every stage. Whether you’re just getting started or looking to level up, the platform includes beginner-friendly materials like the “Getting Started with Blockchain Development” guide, a step-by-step walkthrough for transitioning from Web2 to Web3. E1evate is designed to be a go-to space for developers building on Avalanche, with builder stories, technical tips, and community pathways all in one place
Retro9000 Grant Snapshot Announced
The funding opportunity for builders and L1 projects on Avalanche has the first snapshot set for April 15.
Galaxy Lab’s Haunted Space Game
A multiplayer sci-fi horror game using Avalanche technology had a live demo event showcasing immersive gameplay and seamless blockchain integration.
Paradise Tycoon Expansion
Announced console launch on Switch, Xbox, and PlayStation, marking a significant step toward mainstream adoption of Web3 gaming.
Off the Grid: GUNZ Network Launch
GUNZ, the new Avalanche L1 from Gunzilla Games, is the first Avalanche L1 to integrate with Binance. It powers Off the Grid, a third-person shooter and the first Web3 game to hit PlayStation and Xbox. Designed for gamers, GUNZ uses Avalanche to abstract wallets, turn in-game currency into gas, and deliver smooth blockchain-backed experiences without friction. It’s a milestone not just for Gunzilla, but for every L1 builder looking to bring Web3 mainstream.
FreeStyle Basketball on Avalanche
Trala, a legendary street basketball game franchise, made its Web3 debut, allowing players to truly own in-game assets.
Robert Rodriguez & Avalanche Collaboration
The director behind “Spy Kids” and “Sin City” is using Avalanche to fund a new action film slate, pioneering blockchain-powered film financing.
AI-Powered L1s for Continuous Learning
AI-driven interoperability between specialized Avalanche L1s was highlighted, unlocking new frontiers for automated blockchain operations.
Bounty9000 Winners
The Winners of the Bounty9000 challenge who created AI gaming applications, pushing the limits of AI in Web3, especially on Avalanche, were recognized.
Tokenized Equities on Avalanche
BackedFi introduced tokenized $COIN and S&P 500 assets on-chain, demonstrating the potential of blockchain in traditional finance.
Superstate Industry Council Membership
Avalanche joined a consortium of financial leaders to drive tokenization, reinforcing its commitment to institutional adoption.
Galaxy’s Secure DeFi Access for Institutions
Integration of uMPC technology enhances security and compliance, making Avalanche an even more attractive ecosystem for regulated entities.
Core Wallet Revamp and Gasless Transactions
Core Wallet kicked off a phased rebrand in March with a new logo, modernized UI across mobile, web, and browser extension, and a sharper, more intuitive experience designed around user feedback. Alongside the visual overhaul, Core also announced gasless Avalanche C-Chain transactions starting March 25—removing a key barrier for new users by covering gas fees directly in the wallet.
AvaCloud eERC Token Standard
AvaCloud introduced a new token standard that enables confidential transactions with full auditability. The eERC standard hides balances and transfer amounts but allows authorized entities to audit transactions when needed, making it ideal for use cases in finance, healthcare, and enterprise.
Avalanche Hack House in Denver
The Denver Hack House brought together visionary founders, AvaCloud demos, Avalanche OGs, and new builders eager to launch on the network. It also marked the debut of the Avalanche Card, which saw strong interest from attendees and is now available for order online.
Dubai’s First Virtual Asset Hub – TheBlock
Avalanche partnered with TheBlock Dubai to enhance Web3 adoption in the MENA region, bridging blockchain technology with emerging markets.
Avalanche Summit London
Set for May 20-22, Avalanche Summit London invites developers, investors, and the broader Web3 community to connect, collaborate, and dive into the next wave of innovation across the Avalanche ecosystem. Tickets are now live.
Team1 Rebrand
The Avalanche Ambassador DAO is now Avalanche Team1, a restructured and renamed program focused on active contribution and community leadership.
First Team1 Mini Grant
Team1 awarded its first $10K Community Builder Mini Grant to Yellow Cat DAO, recognizing their creative energy and grassroots impact on Avalanche. The mini grant program is designed to support builders who bring utility, opportunity, and excitement to the ecosystem. Shoutout to Ket | @yellowcatdao for leading the way!
70+ Events Across the Globe
March was a massive month for the Avalanche community, with over 70 Team1-hosted events uniting enthusiasts across different countries. The energy was unmatched, from game nights to campus tours and developer workshops.
Hands-On Dev Onboarding
Team1’s focus on builder-first education was on full display in March, from casual workshops to more technical gatherings. One standout was the OpenBuild Dev Party @ Shenzhen, a co-hosted meetup that brought Web3 developers together for deep dives into Avalanche tooling, AI in Web3, and career pathways.
Weekly Team1 X Spaces Launched
Team1 launched a new weekly X Spaces series spotlighting Avalanche Layer 1 projects. The kickoff featured The Arena, a SocialFi platform that recently secured $2M in pre-seed funding. These live sessions blend insight, open discussion, and a little fun, giving listeners a front-row seat to the future of Avalanche. Missed it? Catch the replay of “L1s with The Arena” here, and make sure to follow the Team1 X account with notifications on so you’re looped in for the next one.
With momentum building across events, spaces, and dev activations, March showed just how powerful grassroots energy can be on Avalanche. Stay connected, and we’ll see you at the next one!
If you're looking to get a deeper understanding of what's currently happening in the Avalanche ecosystem, check out these articles and conversations:
Anthony Scaramucci on Avalanche’s Role in Tokenization: Shared insights into how Avalanche leads on-chain finance - Video Clip
Future of Ticketing with Blockchain: Explored how blockchain is solving problems like fraud and hidden fees, making event access more secure and transparent - X Thread
Avalanche Live on Spotify and Apple Podcasts: This month, industry leaders and ecosystem pioneers hosted an array of insightful discussions - Spotify | Apple Podcasts
March was another big month for the Avalanche ecosystem. With a focus on scalability, institutional finance, gaming, and AI, the ecosystem continues to expand at an accelerated pace. As Q1 of 2025 comes to a close, the momentum within Avalanche is stronger than ever, setting the stage for an exciting second quarter!
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So much happening! Does anyone know how long Core Wallet will be covering gas fees? Indefinitely??
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