With stablecoins surpassing $300B in market cap after an 18% rise in Q3, we're seeing many TradFi players and even tech firms like Cloudflare joining in to launch their own, embracing stablecoins as a way to enable faster, real-time online payments.

On Etherscan, you can view an address's transaction heatmaps and stats. And if you want to use Etherscan data in your app, look for the API button on the explorer to access the matching endpoint.

This issue, Takens Theorem returns with a stunning piece of onchain data art that visualizes cross-chain movements of addresses!

Using Etherscan's V2 API to Visualize Multichain Bridging

Our guest author Takens Theorem demonstrates how Etherscan's V2 API can be used to create a "galactic" visualization of cross-chain activity from Ethereum to multiple networks, highlighting:

• Bridging Activity via Across Protocol
• How Transactions Flow After Reaching Destination Chains
• Emerging Clusters of Onchain Activity

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Address Analytics Tab (Beta)

Explore an address's stats, transaction heatmaps, top dApps & neighbor addresses.

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API Button

Shown on Etherscan pages where the data is also accessible via our API.

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Building StableScan with Stable

Stable is an institutional grade blockchain built for stablecoins like USDT.

The Ethereum Foundation's Commitment to Privacy

The EF is increasing its focus on privacy by launching a new Privacy Cluster to embed strong privacy features across the ecosystem.

blog.ethereum.org

Base is Doing Things the Right Way

Vitalik explains that Base, as an L2, is an extension of Ethereum that offers better UX while not taking custody of user funds or limiting withdrawals.

x.com/VitalikButerin

NYSE Owner to Acquire $2B Stake in Polymarket

NYSE's owner, Intercontinental Exchange, will also begin distributing Polymarket data to thousands of financial institutions around the world.

x.com/shayne_coplan

Grayscale Launches First Spot ETH Staking ETF in the U.S.

Investors can now earn network staking rewards while maintaining exposure to ETH and SOL, directly through regulated investment vehicles.

bankless.com

MetaMask Confirms $30M Rewards Program

MetaMask to introduce a $30M LINEA rewards program with referrals, mUSD incentives, special partner rewards, and benefits for long-time users.

x.com/MetaMask

Ethereum Debugger (EDB)

EDB is an open-source smart contract debugger with source-level stepping, variable inspection, and on-the-fly Solidity expression eval at any step.

x.com/megaeth_labs

A2A x402 (TypeScript)

A TypeScript port of the Python implementation of Google Agentic Commerce's a2a-x402 library for AI agent crypto payments.

x.com/dabit3

entangl3d: A 3D Block Explorer

Wander through Ethereum's Dark Forest with a visuospatial block explorer. Move through time and uncover interesting onchain activity patterns.

x.com/takenstheorem

dGEN1 Hardware Wallet Orders Now Open, Ships Early 2026

dGEN1 is a mobile device with a TEE-secured hardware wallet and account abstraction, letting you transact anywhere and access any onchain app.

x.com/EthereumPhone

Transaction: Tokenization of a Eurobond

A live demo at Sibos 2025 showcased the tokenization of a Eurobond on the Ethereum testnet, demonstrating the minting and transfer of assets.

Address: PunkStrategy ($PNKSTR)

TokenWorks launched an automated CryptoPunks trading protocol that uses 8% of $PNKSTR fees to buy floor Punks. It already holds 28 and counting.

As the world goes onchain, here are some apps you can explore:

ZKPassport
A privacy-focused app that lets you verify your identity without sharing personal details. It uses zero-knowledge proofs to confirm information like age or nationality while keeping your data secure on your device.

Fluid
A DeFi protocol that improves capital efficiency with a liquidity layer supporting multiple financial activities at once. Its simulation mode lets users test features using real-time Mainnet data, without deploying actual assets.

Note: We're highlighting apps by the community, please do your own research before using them!

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