Blockchain News

Solana Validator Count Drops as Rising Costs Pressure Decentralization

The Solana blockchain is facing renewed scrutiny over decentralization after a steep decline in the number of active validator nodes. Data from Solanacompass shows that the network’s validator count has fallen to 795 as of this week, down from a high of 2,560 nodes recorded in March 2023.

Pendle Launches Algorithmic Incentive Model to Reshape Liquidity Rewards

Pendle is preparing to replace manual emissions with an automated framework designed to reward measurable on-chain contribution, as a part of its liquidity incentive system. The new structure, known as the Algorithmic Incentive Model, or AIM, is scheduled to go live on January 29 at 00:00 UTC.

Bhutan and Sei Foundation Team Up to Scale National Blockchain Tech

The Sei Development Foundation has announced a partnership with Druk Holding and Investments Ltd (DHI), Bhutan’s sovereign wealth fund, to deploy and operate a Sei validation node in the country. The initiative, led by DHI’s InnoTech department, is expected to go live in the first quarter of 2026.

Polygon Labs Acquires Crypto Startups Coinme, Sequence for $250M

Polygon Labs has acquired two crypto startups, Coinme and Sequence, in deals valued at more than $250 million combined. The company has declined to reveal the exact breakdown of the transactions or whether the acquisitions were financed through cash, equity, or a combination of both.

Huobi HTX Accuses Flow Team of Unilaterally Forcing Transfer of $FLOW

Huobi HTX has publicly criticized the Flow project team over what it describes as a unilateral and forceful transfer of FLOW tokens on December 27, 2025, from centralized exchange addresses, a move that has intensified debate around decentralization, asset ownership, and user protection within blockchain networks.

Flow Network Details $3.9M Exploit, Patches Cadence Vulnerability

The Flow blockchain has restored full operations after a security incident that allowed an attacker to mint counterfeit tokens and extract approximately $3.9 million through cross-chain bridges. In a detailed post-incident report, developers confirmed that no existing user balances were accessed or drained during the attack.

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