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#15-5-2026
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Across Protocol Advocates for Seamless Cross-Chain UX Through Intent-Based Bridging
Across Protocol published an article arguing that users shouldn't need to know they're bridging between blockchains. The piece, titled 'The Invisible Bridge: Why Users Shouldn't Know They Are Crossing Chains,' makes the case that:
The protocol positions this approach as essential for 2025 and beyond, where cross-chain complexity should be abstracted away from end users entirely.
Gitcoin Partners with Octant for Yield-Based Treasury Funding Model
Gitcoin is implementing a new sustainable funding approach through a partnership with Octant.
Key Innovation:
How It Works: Gitcoin's idle treasury capital is placed in an Octant vault, where it generates returns. The yield—not the principal—becomes matching funds for grants rounds, creating a self-sustaining funding mechanism.
A discussion featuring Owocki, vpabundance, and arlery is scheduled for May 14th at 1pm EDT to explain how this model compounds impact over time while preserving core assets.
This represents a shift from traditional treasury spending to a regenerative funding model for web3 public goods.
1inch Launches Campus Tour to Train Future Web3 Business Leaders
1inch Forward Campus Initiative
1inch has launched 1inch Forward, a campaign designed to educate the next generation of business leaders about Web3 technology.
Key Details:
The campaign reflects 1inch's commitment to bridging the knowledge gap between traditional business education and emerging Web3 technologies. Students interested in understanding decentralized finance and blockchain applications can participate when the tour reaches their campus.
Universities interested in hosting can contact 1inch directly to schedule a visit.