Self Chain Bi-Weekly Recap: Scaling Testnet, and Expanding the Ecosystem
Momentum is building across the Self Chain ecosystem. From surpassing 1.5 million transactions on Testnet Phase 2 to launching Self Academy and onboarding strategic partners, the last two weeks have been a showcase of growth across infrastructure, and community.
Here’s a detailed look at what’s been happening across Self Chain.
Network Activity
CosmWasm Testnet Phase Stats
Self Chain’s Testnet Phase 2 has been demonstrating real traction. Within two weeks, the network grew to over 1.5 million transactions, showcasing stability and responsiveness under increasing load.
With over 150 validators actively securing the testnet and maintaining a consistent 5.33s block time, the network is operating as expected; stable, scalable, and ready for deeper developer experimentation. This phase continues to invite builders, node runners, and testers into the fold, as we validate performance ahead of mainnet.
Get started on the testnet here or monitor real-time stats via Mintscan.
Mainnet Stats
Self Chain’s on-chain metrics reflect a strong and active network:
- 200M+ SLF bonded
- Staking APR at 19.01%
- 68 active validators securing the network
These numbers highlight the resilience, decentralization, and continuous participation in the network.
Explore the network via Mintscan.
Community Initiatives
Introducing Self Academy
Over the past two weeks, Self Chain introduced Self Academy, an educational initiative built to support deeper ecosystem understanding.
Rather than positioning it as a one-time resource, Self Academy was launched as a continuous learning series aimed at breaking down the core concepts that define Self Chain’s infrastructure. The focus areas include Chain Abstraction, Keyless Wallets, AgentFi, and PayFi, etc, each covered in detail to help demystify the network’s architecture and use cases.
The goal is to equip both users and developers with the knowledge needed to navigate and build within the Self Chain ecosystem. By clarifying complex systems and introducing consistent educational content, Self Academy lays the groundwork for long-term community alignment as the protocol evolves.
Ecosystem Partnerships
In the last two weeks, Self Chain has welcomed three new ecosystem partners, each bringing unique capabilities that align with our infrastructure.
Gora Network
Gora Network provides robust oracle infrastructure designed for real-world data services. Through this partnership, Gora’s off-chain data capabilities are combined with Self Chain’s secure, intent-centric execution layer making it easier for developers to build applications that respond to real-world inputs on-chain.
Decentral
Decentral is an AI-powered finance platform created by former OpenAI engineers, focused on automating RWA-backed income strategies for creators. With a network of over 130,000 creators, Decentral is integrating Self Chain’s keyless onboarding and chain abstraction to simplify how real-world revenue is brought into DeFi. Together, we’re enabling seamless, AI-executed flows from off-chain income to on-chain finance without the complexity.
AMAs and Community Engagement
Aspis Protocol AMA
In a joint discussion with Aspis Protocol, we hosted an AMA exploring the use of AI for automated asset management. Aspis Co-Founder Renat Vakhabov shared how the project is building AI-managed portfolios and integrating secure execution flows through modular infrastructure like Self Chain.
Listen to the session: Replay here
Community AMA Recap
In an open forum with the community, our regional leaders hosted a session focused on the evolving role of AI in decentralized finance. The conversation explored how intent-based infrastructure is changing user interaction from manual, step-by-step transactions to automated workflows driven by desired outcomes.
Check the recap: Click here
Looking Ahead
Self Chain is stepping into a privotal stretch with several high-impact milestones on the horizon. With the mainnet launch of CosmWasm smart contracts approaching, alongside new products layers and infrastructure upgrades, the platform is entering a period of accelerated growth. We are also expanding developer incentives, forming global partnerships, and launching new educational contents through Self Academy, deepening engagement within the ecosystem.
What comes next will shape how users and builders experience 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.