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Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 15:39 CEST
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Pharos

Daily Digest: New mainnet launches and staking opportunities [April 29, 2026]

Key updates:

  • April 28, 2026: Pharos Network officially launches Pacific Ocean Public Mainnet, a high-performance EVM-compatible PoS L1 for RealFi/RWAs with 30k-50k TPS and sub-second finality.[1][2][3]
  • April 28-29, 2026: PROS native token TGE live; trading on Kraken, KuCoin; used for staking, fees, governance. FDV ~$800M; testnet airdrop claims ongoing for participants.[4][5][6]
  • April 28, 2026: USDC and Circle CCTP integrated; partnerships with Asseto Finance, stakeFi (genesis validator), Faroo (liquid staking).[7][8]
  • April 28-29, 2026: TopNod/KiwiNod runs 100k PROS incentive pool for ecosystem builders; testnet rewards boosted via AI-driven program.[9][10]

Network: Pharos Network

Status: Mainnet (Public launch April 28, 2026; private mainnet since Dec 2025).[11]
Changes: Transition from testnet to mainnet; PROS enables PoS staking/governance; focus on RWA tokenization, compliant DeFi. Backed by Chainlink, Sumitomo ($52M raised).[12]
Metrics: TPS: 30k-50k; Tokenomics: PROS utility/governance (14% allocation for node/liquidity incentives); TVL/APY/validators: N/A (early mainnet); total supply/inflation undisclosed.[13][14]
Opportunities for P2P.ORG: Prime for non-custodial staking/validator services on new PoS L1; target genesis/post-launch validator slots, delegation incentives (e.g., 100k PROS pool); integrate RWA yield staking.[15]

Metrics on focus networks:

Network Status APY TVL Tokenomics Incentives Launch
Pharos Mainnet N/A N/A PROS (14% node incentives) 100k PROS pool, testnet airdrop Apr 28, 2026

Recommendations:

  1. Accelerate Pharos staking API integration with focus on PROS delegation and RWA yield boosts for validators.
  2. Apply for ecosystem grants/incentives via TopNod pool; monitor validator onboarding for genesis-like roles.

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Midnight

Daily Digest: New mainnet launches and staking opportunities [April 29, 2026]

Key Updates

  • Midnight guarded mainnet live since March 2026: Cardano stake pool operators (SPOs) validate blocks, enabling dual income streams via ADA delegation.[1][2] (Apr 24-29 sources).
  • NIGHT token airdrop (“Glacier Drop”): Distributed to ~30M wallets; caused ADA price dip due to selling pressure, now trading on Strike with 10x leverage.[3][4] (Apr 28).
  • Partnerships & roadmap progress: Collaborations with Google Cloud, Telegram, UK bank (tokenized deposits); April State of the Network report highlights growth areas; Kūkolu phase active, Mōhalu (mid-2026) brings staking rewards.[5][6] (Apr 25-28).
  • Tokenomics details: Dual-token (NIGHT for governance/utility; DUST regenerates from NIGHT holdings for tx fees, full recharge ~7 days). Custom consensus with Cardano stake delegation.[7][8] (Apr 23-27).
  • Quiet on new launches: No testnet/mainnet shifts in last 7 days; monitoring tokenomics/incentives.

Network: Midnight Network

Status: Mainnet (Guarded/Federated, live Mar 2026).
Changes: Post-launch focus on privacy dApps, ZK proofs, selective disclosure; NIGHT liquidity building.
Metrics: TVL/APY N/A (early); Validators via Cardano SPOs; Tokenomics: NIGHT (governance), DUST (tx resource, renewable); No inflation details.
Incentives: Cardano ADA delegation enables Midnight validation (dual rewards); Staking rewards in Mōhalu phase (mid-2026).
Opportunities for P2P.ORG: Leverage existing Cardano staking clients for Midnight validation; Target SPO grants/delegation programs.

Metrics on Focus Networks

Network Status APY TVL Tokenomics Incentives Launch
Midnight Mainnet (Guarded) N/A N/A NIGHT/DUST dual; renewable fees ADA delegation; future staking Mar 2026

Recommendations

  1. Prepare staking API enhancements for Cardano-Midnight integration, focusing on SPO delegation for early validator roles.
  2. Monitor Mōhalu phase (mid-2026) for grants/airdrop eligibility in staking rewards.

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Ceramic Recall

Daily Digest: New Mainnet Launches and Staking Opportunities [April 29, 2026]

Key Updates:

  • Recall Network Testnet Phase 1 Launch (Apr 25): First phase of testnet went live, focusing on AI agent competitions and skill markets.[1][2]
  • Recall Testnet Upgrade to Ozone (Apr 27): Testnet Aero upgraded to Ozone, enabling new competitions like AlphaWave for AI trading agents.[3]
  • Vcitychain DPoS Mainnet Launch (Apr 27): High-performance public blockchain mainnet live with VCITY token staking for validator elections.[4]
  • Pi Network Testnet Advances (Apr 22-28): Subscription smart contract and Token Launchpad released on testnet; KYC validator rewards distributed.[5][6]

Networks:

Recall Network: Status: Testnet (Phase 1 live, Ozone upgrade). Changes: AI agent battles and competitions; RECALL token trading live (MCap ~\(12.7M, price ~\)0.05). Metrics: N/A (no staking/APY data). Opportunities for P2P.ORG: Monitor for PoS transition/grants post-mainnet.[7][8]

Vcitychain: Status: Mainnet. Changes: DPoS model with staking-based validator voting. Metrics: N/A (early launch). Opportunities for P2P.ORG: Explore validator setup and non-custodial staking integration.[4]

Ceramic Network: No new updates on testnet/mainnet/staking in period; monitoring tokenomics/incentives (Terra Classic CL8Y validator alignments noted, but established chain).[9][10]

Metrics on Focus Networks:

Network Status APY TVL Tokenomics Incentives Launch
Recall Testnet N/A N/A RECALL supply/inflation N/A AI competitions/points Phase 1: Apr 25
Ceramic Mainnet (est.) N/A N/A N/A Validator alignments N/A
Vcitychain Mainnet N/A N/A VCITY staking Validator elections Apr 27

Quiet week overall for Ceramic/Recall staking; limited PoS metrics.

Recommendations:

  1. Monitor Recall Network for mainnet timeline and potential validator incentives post-testnet competitions.
  2. Evaluate Vcitychain DPoS for early validator participation and staking API integration.

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ThreeHouse Finance

Daily Digest: New mainnet launches and staking opportunities [April 29, 2026]

Key updates:

  • April 25, 2026: Treehouse Finance (TREE) launched Pre-Deposit Vaults for staking TREE tokens to back Decentralized Offered Rates (DOR) panelists, offering 50–75% APR. Stakes locked for 9 months, capped at 1.5M TREE per vault; rewards tied to forecast accuracy.[1][2]
  • No new testnet/mainnet launches or status changes reported for Treehouse Finance or other networks in the period.
  • Treehouse Ethereum Staking Rate (TESR) benchmark now live for ETH staking yields.[3]

Network: Treehouse Finance (TREE)

Status: Mainnet (DeFi fixed income layer with tAssets and DOR).
Changes: New staking vaults activated; TREE holders can delegate to institutional DOR panelists for yield. No tokenomics updates (e.g., supply/inflation/vesting) in period.
Metrics: Staking APY: 50–75%; TVL: Recent drop noted (pre-period); tETH as liquid staking token. No validator count or delegation specifics.
Opportunities for P2P.ORG: Integrate non-custodial staking for TREE/DOR panelists; explore grants or delegation programs for validators in fixed income benchmarks.

Metrics on focus networks:

Network Status APY TVL Tokenomics Incentives Launch
Treehouse (TREE) Mainnet 50-75% N/A (drop noted) N/A (TGE via Gaia) Pre-Deposit Vaults (9-mo lock) N/A

Quiet week—no new testnet/mainnet launches. Monitoring Treehouse Finance for tokenomics details, validator incentives, and DOR expansion.

Recommendations:

  1. Develop staking API integration for TREE vaults, targeting DOR delegation to capture high APR opportunities.
  2. Monitor Treehouse DAO for grants/airdrops aimed at institutional staking providers like P2P.ORG.

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Fogo

Daily Digest: New Mainnet Launches and Staking Opportunities [April 29, 2026]

Key Updates

  • April 25: Fogo shares details on its custom Firedancer-based validator client, optimized for high-throughput with efficient block propagation and parallel processing.[1][2]
  • April 27: Firstset becomes the first Fogo node operator to join TheHUB’s colocated infrastructure for institutional-grade low-latency validation.[3]
  • April 25-26: FogoFi launches dashboard tracking mainnet blocks, grants, and staking; Fogo Flames Season 2 offers 250M FOGO (~$4M) incentives via gasless activities on DEX (Valiant), staking (Ignition iFOGO, Brasa stFOGO), and lending (Pyron).[4][5]
  • April 22: Fogo mainnet hits 99,825 TPS ATH, 40ms blocks, 1.3s finality; ecosystem includes Ignition, Pyron, Valiant, Brasa.[6]

Network: Fogo

Status: Mainnet (live since Jan 2026).
Changes: Ecosystem expansion with liquid staking (Brasa stFOGO, Ignition iFOGO), DEX (Valiant), lending (Pyron); Flames S2 incentives for activity; grants tracking via FogoFi.[7][5]
Metrics: 40ms block time, 1.3s finality, 99,825 TPS ATH; FOGO token for gas, staking, governance (total supply/distribution details in tokenomics pubs).[6]
Incentives: Flames S2 (250M FOGO pool, weekly distro, gasless); grants for builders; validator rewards via PoS.[5]
Opportunities for P2P.ORG: Non-custodial staking integration for iFOGO/stFOGO; validator ops with low-latency colocation; target Flames grants/delegation.

Metrics on Focus Networks

Network Status APY TVL Tokenomics Incentives Launch
Fogo Mainnet N/A N/A FOGO: gas/staking/gov Flames S2 (250M FOGO) Jan 2026

Recommendations

  1. Develop staking API for Fogo with focus on Brasa/Ignition liquid staking and Flames S2 eligibility.
  2. Explore validator setup using Firedancer client and TheHUB colocation for high-perf PoS validation.

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VeChain

Daily Digest: New Mainnet Launches and Staking Opportunities [April 29, 2026]

Key Updates:

  • April 24: VeChain official detailed the Interstellar roadmap, including EVM upgrades (Cancun, Prague, Fusaka, Glamsterdam) for full Ethereum compatibility, committee-based validation for finality, new delegation controls for validators, and on-chain RWA attestation.[1][2]
  • April 22-28: StarGate staking remains strong at ~14.1B VET staked, with daily new wallets (1,500-2,100) and VTHO burns (46K-319K), indicating growing network security and participation.[3][4]
  • April 28: VeBetter ecosystem launches sustainability gamification with 1M $B3TR incentives for eco-actions, tying into VeChain’s rewards model (40M+ actions tracked).[5][6]
  • No new testnet/mainnet launches; VeChainThor (mainnet since 2018) focuses on upgrades like Hayabusa (Dec 2025) for DPoS and StarGate.

Network: VeChainThor

Status: Mainnet (post-Hayabusa DPoS).
Changes: Interstellar roadmap enhances validator delegation for diversity; StarGate ties VTHO to VET staking (50% inflation cut); VeBetter $B3TR incentives for sustainability.
Metrics: Staked VET: 14.1B; Validators: 101; APY/TVL: N/A (staking yields VTHO); Tokenomics: VTHO from staked VET (no passive gen); no new emission/vesting details.[1][6]
Opportunities for P2P.ORG: Leverage new delegation controls for non-custodial validator services; integrate StarGate staking API; explore VeBetterDAO grants/tiers.

Metrics on Focus Networks:

Network Status APY TVL/Staked Tokenomics Incentives Launch
VeChainThor Mainnet N/A 14.1B VET VTHO via staking; 50% inflation cut $B3TR (1M pool); delegation rewards 2018 (Hayabusa 2025)[1]

Recommendations:

  1. Prepare non-custodial staking integration for StarGate, targeting delegation boosts from Interstellar validator flexibility.
  2. Monitor VeBetter $B3TR program for validator eligibility/grants to enhance P2P.ORG’s PoS offerings.

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Dill

Daily Digest: New mainnet launches and staking opportunities April 29, 2026

Key updates:

  • Dill Network (@dillxyz): Community inquiring about mainnet launch timeline (Apr 28).[1][2]
  • Public testnet (Alps) remains live with explorer at alps.dill.xyz; supports PoS validation via BTC/ETH restaking and native $DL staking (ongoing, no new phase announcements Apr 22-29).[3][4]
  • Galxe quests active for testnet validator/light client whitelist; potential airdrop incentives.[5]

Quiet week on Dill Network—no testnet/mainnet transitions, tokenomics reveals, or new validator incentives reported Apr 22-29. Monitoring tokenomics and mainnet ETA.

Network: Dill Network

Status: Public Testnet (Alps).
Changes: No updates last week; permissionless PoS DA layer emphasizing scalability (10-100x other DA nets), sharding. Supports millions of validators via full/light nodes.
Metrics: N/A (testnet); min MiniPool stake ~3,600 $DL; BTC/ETH LRT for shared security; no APY/TVL/inflation data.
Opportunities for P2P.ORG: Early validator positioning via Galxe whitelist; non-custodial BTC/ETH restaking integration; genesis validation potential post-mainnet.

Metrics on focus networks:

Network Status APY TVL Tokenomics Incentives Launch
Dill Testnet N/A N/A $DL staking + BTC/ETH LRT; total supply/inflation TBA Galxe quests, whitelist, potential airdrop Mainnet TBA

Recommendations:

  1. Prepare non-custodial staking API for Dill with BTC/ETH LRT focus; engage Galxe for whitelist slots.
  2. Monitor @dillxyz and docs.dill.xyz for mainnet signals/tokenomics.

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POD

Daily Digest: New mainnet launches and staking opportunities [April 29, 2026]

Key Updates:

  • POD Network Testnet Launch (April 28): Early access testnet went live for approved users via https://test.pod.network/. Users deposit min. $10 USDC on Arbitrum for waitlist priority; funds withdrawable anytime.[1][2]
  • Waitlist Mechanics: Referrals boost access chances; Discord ticket with deposit proof required. Public testnet expected end of May.[3][4]
  • Project Details: L1 blockchain for MEV-free markets, 300k TPS claimed, perpetual futures focus. $10M funded (a16z CSX, 1kx, etc.). No staking/validators yet.[5][6]

Network: POD Network

Status: Early Access Testnet.
Changes: Testnet rolled out April 28 for early supporters; paper trading on assets like S&P 500, Gold, equities. No mainnet timeline. Tokenomics/economy undisclosed; no emission/vesting details.
Metrics: N/A (pre-staking; no TVL, APY, validators, supply/inflation reported).
Opportunities for P2P.ORG: Monitor for public testnet (late May) and mainnet; early validator outreach for genesis roles/grants. No current delegation programs.

Metrics on Focus Networks:

Network Status APY TVL Tokenomics Incentives Launch
POD Network Early Testnet N/A N/A Undisclosed None reported Public: ~May 2026

Recommendations:

  1. Engage POD team via Discord for validator preview; prepare non-custodial staking integration for potential mainnet.
  2. Track tokenomics release; assess MEV-free L1 fit for P2P validation services.

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Delta

Daily Digest: New Mainnet Launches and Staking Opportunities [April 29, 2026]

Key Updates

  • No major announcements on Delta Network testnet/mainnet launches, status changes, or staking incentives in the past week (April 22–29, 2026).
  • Delta Network (delta.network) continues development as a decentralized interoperability layer for autonomous execution environments; no new PoS/staking metrics or validator programs reported.[1][2]
  • Sparse mentions of Delta mining app (non-blockchain PoS), but irrelevant to validator opportunities; monitoring for L3/DeFi staking plans.[3]

Network: Delta Network

Status: Devnet/Pre-Mainnet (no updates; base layer for interoperability, L3 plans noted).
Changes: No tokenomics, emission, or incentive reveals; prior roadmap mentions L3 launch, staking pools, yield farming (pre-2026).[4]
Metrics: N/A (no APY, TVL, supply/inflation data for week).
Opportunities for P2P.ORG: Potential genesis validation if PoS confirmed; watch for grants/delegation in interoperability focus.

Metrics on Focus Networks

Network Status APY TVL Tokenomics Incentives Launch
Delta Network Pre-Mainnet N/A N/A N/A (TBD L3/DeFi) N/A TBD

Recommendations

  1. Monitor Delta Network (delta.network, Messari) for tokenomics drops and validator grants; prepare non-custodial staking integration if PoS L3 launches.
  2. Track repyh labs updates for mainnet timeline and delegation programs.

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EDGE Chaos Labs

Daily Digest: New mainnet launches and staking opportunities [April 29, 2026]

Key updates:

  • No significant announcements on EDGE network or Chaos Labs regarding testnet/mainnet launches, status changes, tokenomics, or validator incentives in the past 7 days (April 22-29, 2026).
  • Broader blockchain searches yielded unrelated mentions of “EDGE Network” (e.g., Theta EdgeCloud) and Chaos Labs (DeFi risk management), but nothing tied to PoS staking or new network developments.

Network: EDGE network (Chaos Labs focus)

Status: No updates (monitoring testnet/mainnet progress).
Changes: No new info on launches, tokenomics (supply, inflation, vesting), economy, or incentives. Chaos Labs primarily known for DeFi risk tools, not direct L1 validation.
Metrics: N/A (no fresh data on APY, TVL, validators, delegation programs).
Opportunities for P2P.ORG: Potential future staking if EDGE evolves to PoS; monitor for grants or delegation in edge computing validation.

Metrics on focus networks:

Network Status APY TVL Tokenomics Incentives Launch
EDGE network Monitoring N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

Recommendations:

  1. Continue monitoring EDGE network and Chaos Labs Twitter/official channels for testnet invites or mainnet timelines; prepare non-custodial staking integrations if PoS validation announced.
  2. Expand watchlist to related edge computing PoS projects (e.g., Theta Edge) for delegation grants.

Quiet week—monitoring EDGE network for tokenomics/incentives and potential validator programs.

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  • Web searches: No relevant hits for April 2026 launches/staking.
  • X searches: Unrelated posts on other networks (e.g., Canopy, DAC). No official @chaoslabs_ or @edgenetwork_ updates in period.

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BitTorrent

Daily Digest: New Mainnet Launches and Staking Opportunities [April 29, 2026]

Key Updates

  • April 28: BitTorrent weekly report (Apr 20-26) shows 577M+ client installations and BTTC staking APY rising to 7.93%, driven by cross-chain volume >$16.3B.[1][2]
  • April 24-25: Multiple promotions highlight BTTC staking at up to 7.34% APY, with 47 active validators (min stake ~$320K each) and ~3.5% annual inflation; total staked ~41T BTT by 5.6K stakers.[3][4]
  • April 22-28: BTTC ecosystem emphasizes delegation rewards from fees/emissions; no new testnet/mainnet launches reported.[5]

Network: BitTorrent Chain (BTTC)

Status: Mainnet (live since 2021).
Changes: Staking APY increased to 7.93% amid growing participation; weekly user metrics show 47M weekly actives, BTFS at 800PB storage. No tokenomics shifts; rewards from tx fees + emissions.
Metrics: APY 7.34-7.93%; Validators: 47; Inflation: ~3.5%/yr; Cumulative volume: $16.3B; Staked: ~41T BTT.
Opportunities for P2P.ORG: Non-custodial BTT staking integration; validator delegation services leveraging high APY and TRON ecosystem ties.

Metrics on Focus Networks

Network Status APY TVL Tokenomics Incentives Launch
BTTC Mainnet 7.93% N/A ~3.5% inflation Delegation rewards (fees/emissions) 2021

Recommendations

  1. Develop non-custodial staking API for BTTC with focus on validator delegation to capture rising APY yields.
  2. Monitor BTTC for foundation grants or validator expansion amid TRON cross-chain growth.

Quiet week on launches/testnets; monitoring BTTC tokenomics/incentives.

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Recall

Daily Digest: New mainnet launches and staking opportunities [April 29, 2026]

Key updates:

  • Pharos Network (PROS): Public mainnet launched April 28 after private mainnet in Dec 2025; PoS chain with 50+ dApps at genesis targeting RealFi.[1]
  • Fairchain: Mainnet activated April 27; CPU/mobile-focused chain, testnet rewards ongoing.[2]
  • Rayls Public Chain (RLS): Mainnet set for April 30 with staking program and USDr stablecoin launch; total supply 10B RLS for PoS staking/gas.[3]
  • Lithosphere: Devnet launched ~April 29 for scalable AI app testing; PoS blockchain with cross-chain focus.[4]
  • Recall Network (RECALL): Ongoing staking opportunities (up to ~10-499% APY on platforms); 1B total supply, community/ecosystem focus, airdrop portal active.[5]

Network: Pharos Network

Status: Mainnet (public launch April 28).
Changes: PoS tokenomics announced April 20 (1B PROS supply, deflationary burns); supports fees, staking, governance, RWA. 100K PROS prize pool for testnet contributors/ecosystem builders.[6][1]
Metrics: N/A (early mainnet; TVL/APY pending).
Opportunities for P2P.ORG: Early validator/node setup for PoS security; target node/liquidity incentives (14% allocation).

Network: Rayls Public Chain

Status: Mainnet (April 30).
Changes: Activates staking, RLS economy; bridges TradFi/DeFi with privacy.
Metrics: 10B total supply; fixed max supply.
Opportunities for P2P.ORG: Pre-launch staking integration; validator roles in PoS.

Network: Recall Network

Status: Mainnet (Base L2).
Changes: Staking live; tokenomics emphasize AI agent markets (1B supply, 20-30% community/ecosystem).
Metrics: Staking APY up to 10%+ (platforms); circulating MC ~$13M.
Opportunities for P2P.ORG: Non-custodial staking API for RECALL; monitor airdrops/delegation.

Metrics on focus networks:

Network Status APY TVL Tokenomics Incentives Launch
Pharos Mainnet N/A N/A 1B PROS, deflationary 100K PROS prizes, node 14% Apr 28
Rayls Mainnet N/A N/A 10B RLS fixed Staking program Apr 30
Recall Mainnet ~10%+ N/A 1B RECALL, community 30% Airdrops, staking boosts Live
Lithosphere Devnet N/A N/A N/A Validator framework Apr 29

Recommendations:

  1. Prioritize Pharos validator onboarding for genesis PoS roles and incentive grants.
  2. Develop staking API for Recall/ Rayls focusing on delegation programs and high-APY liquidity.

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