Self Chain Bi-Weekly Recap: Testnet Reactivation & Ecosystem Growth
Over the past two weeks, Self Chain delivered key infrastructure updates, reactivated smart contract tooling, launched a new roundtable series, and deepened its alignment with AI-native protocols.
From testnet upgrades to new ecosystem partners, each milestone reflects our ongoing effort to build modular, secure, and seamless infrastructure for the next era of Web3 coordination.
Here’s a detailed look at what’s been happening across the ecosystem.
Governance & Infrastructure
Testnet Migration Guide Released
As part of a broader initiative to align Self Chain’s testnet environment with its production infrastructure, a new testnet was launched to replace the previous version, which had diverged from the live network state.
All existing testnet addresses were retained and preloaded with 10,000 testnet $SLF to ensure continuity for developers and testers.
To support the transition, the core team published a comprehensive Testnet Migration Guide, detailing the steps required for validators to resync, reinitialize, and rejoin the network using the updated binary.
This refresh lays the foundation for more stable testing, easier debugging, and smoother coordination ahead of future rollouts.
Follow the Migration Guide.
Governance Proposal for CosmWasm Activation Was Launched
With the new testnet live, a formal governance proposal was introduced to re-enable CosmWasm smart contract support, a necessary step to ensure developers could continue deploying and testing dApps using familiar modular tooling.
The proposal marked a critical checkpoint in re-establishing the Self Chain testnet as a fully functional developer environment, capable of supporting permissionless applications and automated agent logic.
Voting opened with a clear outcome in sight: the ecosystem was aligned on the importance of restoring CosmWasm as quickly and smoothly as possible.
Proposal Was Unanimously Passed – CosmWasm Reactivated
The governance vote concluded with 100% YES votes, officially approving the reactivation of CosmWasm support on the upgraded testnet.
With this, developers regained the ability to test smart contracts and dApps in an environment that mirrors the execution stack used across Self Chain’s core modules.
Validators were required to upgrade their binaries to remain in sync, and a full upgrade guide was released to assist with smooth node recovery.
🛠️ Upgrade Guide for Validators
This successful activation restores the full contract development lifecycle on testnet, signaling that Self Chain is back in full build mode.
Ecosystem Initiatives
First Epispode of SelfCast was Launched
Self Chain introduced SelfCast, a new community roundtable focused on conversations across AI, Web3 infrastructure, and intent-driven access in Web3.
Episode #1 brought together leaders from @VanarChain, @InflectivAI, and @KIPprotocol to unpack how PayFi, LLMs, and intent-driven automation are starting to reshape the way we think about coordination, execution, and real-world utility in Web3.
Key themes:
- Is AI a Necessary Shift for Web3 Infrastructure?
- Can We Standardize Agent Behavior Without Killing Innovation?
- Is PayFi the Key to Real-Time Global Transactions?
- LLMs as a Web3 Interface Layer.
- Web3 AI Evolution in the Next 5-10 Years
Listen to the recording here.
Community Campaigns
CedeHub Trading Competition Round 4 is Live
The fourth round of the Self Chain x CedeHub Trading Competition went live, offering traders another opportunity to engage with $SLF while competing for daily rewards.
Participants can trade $SLF on Binance through @cedelabs and climb the leaderboard based on their trading volume. A total of $1,142 USDT in rewards is distributed every day.
This ongoing campaign continues to boost liquidity, drive user participation, and support $SLF exposure across trading communities.
Competition ends: June 10, 2025Start Trading
Strategic Partnerships
NOWChain Joins the Self Chain Ecosystem
NOWChain, the first blockchain powered by Proof of Mobile (PoM) consensus, officially joined the Self Chain ecosystem.
With over 4.26 million wallets and 550,000+ daily transactions, NOWChain enables mobile users to participate in validation—turning smartphones into access points for decentralized infrastructure.
Through this partnership, NOWChain will integrate: – Keyless Wallet SDKs for mobile-native onboarding without seed phrases – Intent-centric execution to automate user flows across dApps – Modular toolkits for developers building mobile-first applications
This integration aligns perfectly with Self Chain’s mission: reduce friction, simplify onboarding, and support real-world coordination across devices and use cases.
Hybrid x Self Chain: Building Agent-Native Automation
Hybrid is now part of the Self Chain ecosystem, bringing with it a powerful framework for deploying and coordinating autonomous agents across Web3.
With over 40,000 AI agents deployed and 25M+ testnet wallets, Hybrid is one of the most battle-tested agent-native protocols in the space.
By integrating Self Chain’s intent execution engine and keyless wallet infrastructure, Hybrid gains: – Secure, seedless agent onboarding via MPC-TSS – Cross-chain automation for trading, DeFi, and asset management – Frictionless coordination between users, agents, and dApps
Together, this partnership enables real-time on-chain automation at scale—unlocking use cases that go far beyond conventional smart contract interactions.
Looking Ahead
From restoring CosmWasm support to welcoming AI-native partners and launching new public forums for critical conversations, Self Chain continues to build the backbone for Web3 coordination that works.
The upgraded testnet is stable, developers are back online, and the infrastructure stack is being hardened for what’s next.
In the coming weeks, the focus remains on deepening our ecosystem, supporting testers, finalizing readiness, and continuing to set the stage for a mainnet environment where agents, intents, and smart contracts converge.
More updates soon.
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.