September Monthly Roundup
In September, Avalanche saw an explosive surge in RWA and DEX volume, showcasing institutional commitment and cementing its role as global financial infrastructure.
Five years of building. $726M in RWAs. 4 billion transactions. September celebrated Avalanche’s anniversary with explosive growth across every metric.
September wasn’t just another month, it was a victory lap and a launchpad. As Avalanche marked five years since mainnet launch, the network demonstrated why it’s become the infrastructure of choice for institutions, governments, and builders worldwide.
The numbers paint a clear picture, but beyond the metrics, September showcased partnerships that will define the next era of finance—from Korea’s banking giants launching won-backed stablecoins to Asia’s $316B asset management titan embracing fund tokenization.
This is what institutional adoption looks like when it goes into overdrive, let’s see all that happened on Avalanche in September!
September delivered record-breaking performance across every network metric, validating Avalanche’s position as the infrastructure backbone for global finance. The ecosystem demonstrated unprecedented scalability while maintaining the speed and security that institutions demand.
4 Billion Transactions Milestone Achieved
The Avalanche Network officially surpassed 4 billion total transactions, a testament to widespread adoption and sustained usage across the ecosystem.
Daily C-Chain Activity Hits 2.26M Transactions
C-Chain recorded 2.26 million transactions in a single day, marking another all-time high.
TVL Doubles Since April to $2.1B
Total Value Locked climbed from $1B in April to $2.1B—its highest in two years.
DEX Volumes Surge Past $1.1B
DEX volumes exploded past $1.1B overnight, 10x in two months—surpassing Arbitrum and Sui.
Stablecoin Market Cap Reaches $2.24B
Stablecoin market cap jumped 58% QoQ to $2.24B, with USDC up 158% this year.
Team1 continued driving Avalanche’s grassroots expansion with major community initiatives and developer support programs. September saw the launch of innovative tools and record-breaking hackathon participation across India.
Avalanche Cascade Launches
Team1 unveiled Avalanche Cascade, a new gateway hub designed to make Avalanche easier to explore for everyone, from blockchain newcomers to Web3 natives and builders scaling projects. Developed by Team1 members Armin Reiter, Sangeeth, and Luke152, with content support from the wider Team1 community, Cascade simplifies onboarding and ecosystem navigation.
Check it out here.
India Hackathon Tour: 7 Cities, 7 Weeks
The Team1 India Hackathon Tour delivered massive results across seven cities in seven weeks:
3,500+ registrations/applications to attend
800+ developers selected to participate
250+ teams competed
75+ projects submitted
This intensive tour demonstrated India’s growing developer community and hunger for Web3 education and opportunities.
Over 166 applications were submitted for the Team1 India Mini Grant program, showcasing strong interest from early-stage builders seeking funding to transform prototypes into working products with active users and Over 350+ were accepted into Team1 Cohort 3.
Avalanche-Helika Gaming Accelerator Opens
Studios get $25K upfront with potential for $125K additional funding.
RWA Summit Partnership
Avalanche supported the RWA Summit in Brooklyn, bringing together leaders from hedge funds, equities, and institutional credit.
Audit Marketplace Launches with 20+ Providers
A one-stop platform for professional smart contract audits.
Avail Integration Enables Cross-Chain Onboarding
Apps can now onboard users and liquidity from any chain without bridging.
September proved blockchain technology can transform how fans engage with music, film, sports, and live events.
Fan-Tech Revolution in Music and Film
Fan-funded projects and instant royalties redefine entertainment models.
600 Superfans Outperform a Million Streams
New research reveals the value of deeply engaged fans over passive audiences.
Suntory’s Bowmore Tokenized Whisky Collection
Bringing 240 years of heritage onchain to fight counterfeiting.
FIFA World Cup 26 Right-to-Buy on FIFA Collect
Fans secure digital rights to buy World Cup tickets through collectibles.
ULTRA KOREA Takes Festivals Onchain
Festival payments powered by stablecoins deliver seamless fan experiences.
K-pop Culture Moves Onchain
K-pop has become a global mainstream force, with K-pop themed content dominating platforms like Netflix. Now that same cultural phenomenon is moving onchain, bringing massive audiences into Web3 through familiar entertainment experiences.
AI and blockchain unite to solve real-world problems in health and mobility.
Healthcare AI and Blockchain Convergence
Composability and privacy for global healthcare access.
Toyota Blockchain Lab: Onchain Mobility Infrastructure
Building tokenized mobility assets and future robotaxi fleets.
September marked a watershed moment for institutional adoption with major Asian partnerships, multiple stablecoin launches, and unprecedented RWA growth. Traditional finance fully embraced Avalanche as critical infrastructure.
Wyoming’s FRNT Stablecoin Goes Live
Wyoming launched FRNT, America’s first state-issued stablecoin, fully backed by Treasuries and designed for real-world use.
RWA Value Surges to $726M
RWA value hit $726M, up 50.66% in 30 days, driven by SkyBridge’s $300M tokenization and hundreds of institutional use cases.
AVAX ONE on Avalanche
AgriFORCE Growing Systems announced a $550M capital raise to rebrand as AVAX One, becoming the first NASDAQ-listed company with a dedicated strategy to accumulate AVAX tokens - led by Hivemind Capital with strategic advisors including Anthony Scaramucci and Brett Tejpaul.
Korea’s Won-Backed Stablecoin KRW1 Launches
BDACS and Woori Bank launched KRW1, a fully collateralized won-backed stablecoin, marking a step toward regulated digital money in Korea.
Danal Fintech Paycoin Partnership
Danal Fintech partnered with Ava Labs to strengthen their Paycoin stablecoin platform for Korea and global markets.
INEX Drives Korean Stablecoin Payments
INEX joined Avalanche to enable stablecoin payments across Korea’s merchant ecosystem with instant settlement.
WeBlock Launches RWA Infrastructure
WeBlock launched RWA and stablecoin infrastructure on an Avalanche L1, combining technical performance with Korean regulatory expertise.
PayPal USD (PYUSD) Goes Live
PayPal USD launched on Avalanche through LayerZero, expanding stablecoin payment options across the ecosystem.
Tether Gold (XAUt) Launches
Tether Gold’s XAUt launched on Avalanche, bringing LBMA-certified gold to fast, low-cost DeFi rails.
Major Institutions Choose Avalanche
FIFA, Visa, Nexon, JP Morgan, and Wyoming all chose Avalanche after evaluating speed, security, cost, and adoption.
Mirae Asset’s $316B Partnership
Mirae Asset Global Investments signed an MOU with Ava Labs to pioneer fund tokenization and onchain operations.
Japan’s Blockchain Market Trajectory
Japan’s blockchain market is projected to reach $75B by 2030, with heritage brands, automotive leaders, and megabanks building on Avalanche.
New tools to make blockchain invisible yet powerful for real-world use.
Ethena’s sUSDe Launches on Avalanche
Reward-bearing stable asset with variable yield markets.
DIA Oracles for 1,000+ RWAs
Trustless price feeds for over 1,000 real-world assets.
Nonco OTC: Fair Cross-Border Payments
Instant, low-cost payments replacing costly intermediaries.
Particle Chain Brings Universal Accounts
Unified Web3 experience with no bridges or gas tokens.
TradeSta Pioneers Onchain Equities
Equities trading with 100x leverage on Avalanche.
Community engagement strengthened through real-world impact stories and milestone celebrations. September showcased how Avalanche technology solves practical problems for people in challenging economic environments.
Five Years of Avalanche
Avalanche celebrated five years since mainnet launch, marking growth, innovation, and community milestones with momentum accelerating.
Key insights and conversations from industry leaders.
Q3 Institutional Positioning Discussion
Token Relations interviewed Brian Kelly from Ava Labs on positioning Avalanche as infrastructure for onchain finance.
Stablecoins Protecting Savings in Argentina
Buenbit CEO explained how Avalanche-powered stablecoins protect savings in Argentina where 25% monthly inflation wipes out paychecks.
September 2025 demonstrated that Avalanche has moved beyond promising technology into essential global infrastructure. The network’s fifth anniversary wasn’t just a celebration of the past,it was validation of a vision becoming reality.
September proved that traditional finance is not just exploring blockchain anymore, they’re committing to it at scale.
The metrics reflect this transformation: TVL doubling, RWA value surging 50% in 30 days, and DEX volumes exploding 10x in two months aren’t temporary spikes — they’re the compounding effects of years of infrastructure building finally reaching critical mass.
As Avalanche enters its sixth year, the foundation is solid, the partnerships are strategic, and the momentum is undeniable.
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