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Project Eleven today awarded the Q-Day prize to researcher Giancarlo Lelli, who successfully derived a 15-digit elliptic curve private key from a public key using publicly accessible quantum hardware, marking the largest scale demonstration of its kind to date, a 512-fold increase from the 6-digit demonstration in September 2025.Lelli used a variant of Shor's algorithm for the elliptic curve discrete logarithm problem, which is the mathematical foundation of the Bitcoin signature scheme, with the awarded hardware featuring approximately 70 qubits. Currently, no known quantum computer can crack real Bitcoin wallets, and the security of Bitcoin's 256-bit elliptic curve remains far beyond current quantum capabilities. Notably, Google lowered its resource estimates for ECDLP-256 on March 31 and set a target for the migration to quantum cryptography after 2029, followed by Cloudflare, and the UK's NCSC also set migration milestones from 2028 to 2035.On-chain data shows that approximately 6.93 million BTC are at potential quantum risk due to exposed public keys. The Bitcoin community has proposed BIP 360 and BIP 361 to promote the migration to quantum-resistant output types, but the coordination challenges of a decentralized network remain the biggest hurdle.

According to official social media news, the HTX Genesis Hackathon, hosted by HTX DAO and B.AI, and co-hosted by TinTinLand and OpenCity, has entered a 1-day countdown. The event gathers industry VCs, builders, and leaders of top ecological projects. High-quality projects that stand out in the HTX Genesis Hackathon will receive ongoing computing power support, technical ecological integration, joint promotion, and deep cooperation from TRON, HTX, and B.AI.Huobi HTX global advisor Sun Yuchen and HTX DAO ambassador Molly will deliver keynote speeches at the opening ceremony. Sun Yuchen will share the latest judgments on the future development direction of the industry, focusing on the trend of AI × Web3 integration; Molly will interpret the ecological progress and collaborative path of HTX and HTX DAO.

The themed forum "Crypto 2026: From Cryptocurrency to Smart Economy", sponsored by Monera Digital and co-hosted by ChainCatcher and RootData, is now in the final 5-day countdown. This forum has received joint support from partners such as Tencent Cloud, HashKey Chain, Alchemy Pay, Kite AI, Sentient, Sign, Predict.fun, Monad, Brevis, UXLINK, OneBullEx, SVP Chain, OmenX, TurboFlow, LOTUS, Mentis, NeoSoul, Swap315, and is scheduled to be held on April 19 from 14:00 to 18:00 (GMT+8) in Hong Kong.As one of the important peripheral activities of the "Hong Kong Web3 Carnival", this forum will focus on the paradigm shift under the deep integration of AI technology and cryptocurrency networks, engaging in in-depth discussions on cutting-edge tracks such as AI Agent economy, smart payments, RWA, and cryptocurrency infrastructure. At the intersection of technological leap and economic form reconstruction, this themed forum is not only an insight into the current state of the industry but also a forward-looking reflection on the future intelligent economic system.Event registration: https://luma.com/18v6vwpf

On April 8, the Frontier Digital Intelligence Ecosystem 2026 Asia-Pacific Summit will be held at the Anxiang Ruilai Ke Hotel in Hangzhou Xiaoshan, gathering 500 core practitioners from the Asia-Pacific region to focus on the deep integration of AI and Web3, and to jointly explore the next growth pole of the digital intelligence ecosystem.FRONTIER is a Web4.0 decentralized prediction market platform initiated by a subsidiary of Hard Rock International, built on the X208 protocol. With a "win-win" mechanism, it breaks the traditional single gameplay of prediction markets, and the golden track, heavily invested in by giants like Binance, Coinbase, and Robinhood, is welcoming new definers.

Aave DAO on Monday passed a preliminary proposal with nearly unanimous support to deploy the next-generation lending protocol Aave v4 on the Ethereum mainnet. v4 still needs to go through a subsequent formal vote, and initially, it will adopt conservative parameters and a streamlined asset allocation, prioritizing safety.The advancement of v4 previously sparked controversy within the DAO. The two main contributors, Bored Ghosts Developing and Aave Chan Initiative, announced that they would not seek to renew their contracts this year, partly due to Aave Labs' proposal to pause v3 optimization work and adjust lending parameters to encourage user migration. Labs later withdrew that proposal, committing not to enforce migration.Currently, Aave v3 remains the largest lending protocol in DeFi, with user deposits exceeding $25 billion. Labs stated that v4 adopts a hub-and-spoke architecture, which can support customized lending markets without fragmenting liquidity, significantly enhancing the DAO's revenue potential.

The "AI vs Human 1v1 Duel" trading competition hosted by Bybit has entered the final 9 days of the sprint. As of March 17, data shows that the AI legion is performing impressively: Gemini and Qwen are vying for the top spot, maintaining a return rate of around 38%, while two versions of DeepSeek have entered the top five, both surpassing a win rate of 52%.Despite the strong performance of AI, human traders, with their keen intuition and years of experience, are still holding onto an insurmountable moat in the duel. This afternoon at 4 PM, Bybit has invited NOFA.ai CEO Marc and two other founders to share AI trading strategies live on the Bybit APP. Users can click on the APP to participate in the hourly competition and witness the ultimate clash of technology and experience, sharing a prize pool of 362,388 USDT.

Web3 asset data platform RootData announced on Twitter that the second bounty event “Dig Deep into Binance Alpha Projects Transparency” has entered a 48-hour countdown, having received over 500 high-quality feedback submissions, mainly focusing on team background and token unlocking details. This data significantly improved the granularity of Binance Alpha project data on Rootdata.The event is scheduled from January 8 to January 18 at 16:00 (UTC+0), with a total prize pool of 5000 USDT and substantial points rewards. Click to view detailed rules | event collection.

According to official Twitter news, the TRON ECO Fantasy Festival season is about to grandly kick off. Starting from December 15, the TRON ecosystem protocols SunPump, WINkLink, BitTorrent, JUST, AINFT, along with projects like OSK, will embark on an interstellar adventure spanning Christmas and New Year. Explore five planets, complete festive tasks, and illuminate the interstellar universe of the TRON ecosystem to win a plethora of rewards, including USDT and exclusive merchandise. A blockchain festival feast that combines exploration, interaction, and creation is ready, so stay tuned for the interstellar adventure starting tomorrow.

The decentralized computing network Cysic will officially launch its native token $CYS on December 11 on Binance. This milestone marks the project's formal entry into the mainnet economic phase and will bring higher levels of exposure globally.As an industry-leading full-stack decentralized computing network, Cysic provides high-speed, low-cost, and verifiable computing infrastructure for high-performance computing scenarios such as ZK and AI, while also possessing globally leading research and acceleration capabilities at the hardware level, making it one of the hardware leaders in this field. Since the launch of the testnet, Cysic has attracted over a million contributors and developers, demonstrating a continuously strengthening network effect.This launch on Binance will further expand Cysic's international influence and serve as an important catalyst for the decentralized computing sector.

The "Integration, Growth, and New Crypto Cycle" themed forum, jointly organized by RootData, ChainCatcher, and Klickl, is now in the final 6 days countdown. This forum is supported by sponsors including UXLINK, USDD, 0G, Olaxbt, Oops Panda, Tron, Sunpump, Tencent Cloud, and is scheduled to be held on December 2nd from 14:00 to 18:00 (GMT+4) in Dubai.As one of the important peripheral events of the "Binance Dubai Blockchain Week 2025," this themed forum will gather top global industry builders, investment institutions, and opinion leaders, including Bill Qian, co-founder of Cypher Capital, and Fisher Yu, co-founder of Babylon Labs, to jointly explore the future landscape of the new crypto cycle.It is reported that at the forum, RootData will officially release the industry's first multi-dimensional, dynamically updated cryptocurrency exchange ranking ------ "Top Crypto Exchanges Ranking by Asset." This real-time ranking aims to establish a more comprehensive evaluation system by encouraging exchanges to disclose more key project information and asset data, effectively eliminating barriers of information asymmetry, thereby empowering global investors to make more informed decisions.Event registration: https://luma.com/oxc7fklo

ChainCatcher news, the foundation of the AI computing power economic layer GAIB announced on Twitter that the token code is GAIB, and released a video teaser for the countdown to TGE. The specific TGE time has not yet been announced.It is reported that GAIB is the first economic layer for AI computing power, transforming GPU assets into a new type of income-generating asset. GAIB has launched the AI synthetic asset AID, allowing investors to seamlessly participate in the AI economy while earning real returns from AI computing power profits. Investors can stake AID (sAID) to earn rewards while maintaining liquidity, further participating in the AI-driven financial market. GAIB also provides capital solutions for cloud service providers and data centers, optimizing their computing resources and fostering the development of AI infrastructure.

ChainCatcher news, according to the latest information from the official Twitter, the TRON ecosystem project APENFT is about to undergo a major strategic upgrade. This upgrade is not limited to technical optimizations, but represents a complete transformation from the brand core to the external image, marking the project's imminent leap in development and the beginning of a new strategic phase, injecting new momentum into the entire NFT field.

ChainCatcher news, according to official sources, the countdown for the APENFT upgrade has officially begun. APENFT announced today that a major strategic upgrade will take place in 3 days, marking a new transformation. This upgrade will signify the beginning of a new era of intelligent development for APENFT, unveiling a smart new chapter that integrates cutting-edge technology.

ChainCatcher news, in 5 days, a highly anticipated AI+Crypto industry event will grandly kick off in Silicon Valley! The annual summit co-hosted by Silicon Valley 101 and RootData is scheduled for October 5 (GMT-7), aiming to deeply explore the integration and innovation of AI and Crypto technologies. It is expected to attract over 1,000 industry elites to participate on-site. Click the "source link" to register for the event.The summit features a strong lineup of guests, including Jian Tao, Research Director at NVIDIA, Mu Li, Co-founder of BosonAI & former Chief Scientist at Amazon, Orion Parrott, Partner at Orange DAO, Sean Liu, Partner at Founders Fund, Chi Zhang, Co-founder & CEO of Kite AI, and Ben Wu, Co-founder of PIN AI, among many top experts and opinion leaders in the fields of artificial intelligence and cryptocurrency, who have confirmed their attendance and will share cutting-edge insights and industry perspectives on-site.It is reported that the summit will set up two major forums: "Valley 101 Alignment 2025 Tech Summit" and "DeInsight 2025".Blockchain media ChainCatcher, the proxy crypto browser Donut, and the AI+Web3 investment accelerator AI101Labs will jointly host the "DeInsight 2025" forum.This summit is dedicated to deeply exploring the integration and innovation of the two cutting-edge technologies, AI and Crypto, gathering top professionals in the global cryptocurrency and artificial intelligence fields, and providing participants with valuable opportunities to connect with international cutting-edge resources and integrate into the global innovation ecosystem.

ChainCatcher message, trader Eugene Ng Ah Sio posted in his personal channel that the crypto market has been on a strong upward trend for two full months since Trump's inauguration, followed by the launch of the TRUMP token, which at that time was the biggest driver of public wealth growth.This also aligns with the fact that as the market gradually approaches its peak, the market becomes increasingly frantic, and opportunities for quick profits increase exponentially. I believe we are now approaching that stage. Please keep an eye out for the next upward opportunity, but at the same time, be sure to remember that time is ticking down.