Self Chain Bi-Weekly Recap: Infrastructure Upgrades, Ecosystem Growth, and a Testnet in Motion
The past two weeks have marked a major leap forward for Self Chain. From the launch of our fully rebranded website to the rollout of Testnet Phase 2 and a wave of AI-driven partnerships, every update has been a step toward a smarter, more accessible Web3. Our infrastructure is expanding, developers are shipping, and the community is growing stronger by the day.
Here’s a closer look at everything we’ve accomplished recently.
Product & Infrastructure
New Website Launched
We launched the new Self Chain website with the goal of aligning our public presence with the infrastructure we’re building behind the scenes. This new interface brings together all core components of the Self Chain product suite—AI agents, chain abstraction, keyless wallets, AgentFi, and PayFi—into a seamless and accessible experience for users, developers, and even AI agents.
The redesign is not just visual. It sets the tone for the future of Web3 interactions: one where blockchain access is secure, automated, and requires no technical expertise to use.
Learn more about the website update here.
Testnet Phase 2 Went Live with 500,000 SLF in Incentives
Testnet Phase 2 is officially live, and it's already setting a strong pace. With full CosmWasm integration, this phase focuses on giving developers the tools to build modular, high-performance applications in a scalable and interoperable environment.
To support the testnet and encourage participation, Self Chain has committed 500,000 SLF in rewards:
- 400,000 SLF is allocated for developers deploying and optimizing CosmWasm smart contracts.
- 100,000 SLF is dedicated to node operators contributing to decentralization, uptime, and overall network performance.
This launch marks a foundational step toward bringing advanced smart contract capabilities to Self Chain while incentivizing the builders and contributors shaping its infrastructure.
Get started with the testnet here, or read the full breakdown here.
Mintscan Integration
As part of our commitment to transparency and developer accessibility, Self Chain’s Testnet is now fully integrated with Mintscan. This integration allows users and contributors to monitor key network data, including transactions, block production, and validator performance—all in real time.
You can explore the testnet on Mintscan here.
Ecosystem & Partnerships
In the last two weeks, Self Chain has welcomed three new ecosystem partners, each bringing unique, AI-powered capabilities that align with our intent-based infrastructure.
Phron AI
Phron AI enables smart contract deployment through natural language commands, removing the technical barriers to blockchain development. With Self Chain’s intent layer and keyless wallet infrastructure, Phron AI offers secure, seamless dApp deployment and onboarding for both users and AI agents.
Aspis Protocol
Aspis is reimagining DeFi asset management with customizable AI trading agents. By integrating with Self Chain’s modular stack, Aspis can offer intelligent execution strategies, secure asset custody, and seamless performance across DeFi environments.
Plena Finance
Plena, a widely adopted crypto super app with over 1.3 million users, has integrated Self Chain to deliver gas-free, keyless, and automated DeFi experiences. With over 350 dApps supported through its SDK, Plena now benefits from frictionless access and cross-chain compatibility via Self Chain’s modular architecture.
These partnerships reinforce Self Chain’s role as the access layer for AI-native applications and intent-driven automation.
Network Activity
The Self Chain network continues to demonstrate healthy participation and decentralization.
- Over 200 million SLF is currently bonded
- Staking APR remains steady at 18.87%
- The validator set includes 70 active contributors
As the ecosystem grows, these figures reflect our focus on security, resilience, and long-term scalability.
Community Initiatives
CedeHub Trading Competition: Round Two
We kicked off the second round of our trading competition in partnership with CedeHub. With a $1,142 USDT daily prize pool, traders competing via Binance through the CedeHub platform are rewarded based on volume and engagement.
This ongoing competition not only drives liquidity for SLF but also invites new users into the Self Chain ecosystem.
Get started here.
AMAs and Community Engagement
We recently hosted two AMAs that brought together builders, partners, and our broader community for open discussions about what’s next for Self Chain.
Founder AMA
We hosted an exclusive AMA with Ravindra Kumar, Founder and CEO of Self Chain where he covered the new website, the rollout of Testnet Phase 2, the 500K SLF reward structure, and the future of use cases like AgentFi and PayFi.Listen to the recorded session here
Phron AI AMA
Guillermo from Phron AI joined us to talk about how natural language models are being used to deploy smart contracts on Self Chain. The conversation explored how AI agents and blockchain infrastructure can work together to reduce complexity and enhance usability.
Recording of the session is available here.
Looking Ahead
With the foundations now in place, we’re gearing up for an exciting next phase. In the coming weeks, we’ll be unveiling additional development updates ahead of mainnet, expanding our integrations across new verticals, and continuing to support builders through incentives and tools.
Stay tuned for more updates as we continue to push the boundaries of what’s possible in Web3.
About Self Chain
Self Chain is the AI-powered intent layer for Web3, and a Modular L1 simplifying blockchain interactions. By combining keyless wallets (MPC-TSS/AA), intent-driven automation, and seamless multi-chain access, Self Chain eliminates complexity, making Web3 more intuitive, autonomous, and secure.
With Keyless Wallets and AI-powered intent execution, users can seamlessly onboard, manage assets, and interact with dApps without handling private keys or complex transactions. Self Chain’s AgentFi Infra enables autonomous on-chain AI agents to execute transactions, optimize DeFi strategies, and interact across ecosystems, while PayFi powers seamless, real-time blockchain payment systems, aligning with the evolving demands of the emerging global economy. Developers benefit from tools like the Intent SDK, Keyless Wallet SDK, and Account Abstraction Plugins, enabling the next generation of AI-driven applications with enhanced security and efficiency.