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:

• Users should simply click 'buy' or 'stake' without manual bridging steps
• Intent-based systems can handle cross-chain operations automatically in the background
• The current bridging experience creates unnecessary friction for mainstream adoption

The protocol positions this approach as essential for 2025 and beyond, where cross-chain complexity should be abstracted away from end users entirely.​

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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 initiative involves touring US university campuses throughout 2026
• Universities can request a visit by reaching out to 1inch
• The program aims to prepare students for a future where "every business will be built on Web3"

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.​

Aerodrome Finance is rolling out MEV-resistant pool upgrades, requiring liquidity providers to migrate their positions.​

Affected Pools:

• CL200-cbBTC/AERO
• CL200-WETH/TOWNS
• CL200-WETH/VIRTUAL
• CL200-WETH/RECALL
• CL200-DIEM/VVV
• CL100-cbBTC/cbDOGE
• CL100-WETH/VIRTUAL
• CL1-USDC/RECALL

Liquidity providers in these pools need to migrate to the new versions to continue earning optimal emissions.​ The migration is part of ongoing infrastructure improvements following the launch of Aero, with early data showing positive impact from the MEV-resistant design.​