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At ZetaChain, our mission is to power Universal Apps that span all chains from native Bitcoin and Ethereum to Cosmos, Solana and beyond. September brought us many steps closer towards realizing this goal. From new network milestones and major global events like Token 2049 to unlocking native BTC in web3 — let’s dive into the highlights!

1. 📈 3,000,000+ total accounts on ZetaChain! Blockscout reports massive growth since mainnet launch. Developer activity has surged by 32x as more verified contracts go live, showing strong interest in Universal Apps that span all chains including the native Bitcoin network.

2. 🟢 ZetaChain mainnet is now live on Coinbase! Accessible on coinbase.com, the Coinbase iOS and Android apps, and for custody on Coinbase Prime, this is a huge step in growing access to the universal blockchain.

3. 🪂 6,500,000 ZETA reward airdrop! XP members can now mint their XP Status NFTs and unlock exclusive rewards. Over 150,000 members have already joined in! Read our full announcement.

4. 🟢 ZETA is now available on Revolut, Bitstamp, and more exchanges! The development enables tens of millions of new users with access to Universal Apps that span all chain ecosystems!

5. 📈 1,000,000 cross-chain transactions on mainnet! This is a big milestone in our mission to enable seamless connectivity across all chains.

6. 🚎 Token 2049 recap! We hosted a Universal Blockchain Transfer Shuttle to help attendees get to the best crypto events during the conference. It was a jampacked calendar for ZetaChain at the biggest crypto event in Asia!

7. 📶 OKX Connect Integration! ZetaChain is now supported by OKX’s new Telegram Mini App wallet, aligning perfectly with our upcoming TON network support.

8. 🟠 bitSmiley BTC-backed Stablecoin goes live! bitUSD, the first native BTC-backed stablecoin, is launching on ZetaChain mainnet soon! A big step in unlocking native BTC in cross-chain DeFi. Learn more in our full announcement!

9. ⛽ 1,000,000 drips on ZetaHub Fuel! Fuel provides free gas (ZETA) for XP NFT holders. Mint your XP Status NFT to access Fuel and new perks!

10. 🤓 Leading research firm Xangle positions ZetaChain as the leader in chain abstraction for native Bitcoin! Check out their in-depth analysis in the full report!

11. 🔥 DappRadar reports 50–300% increase in ZetaChain dApp traffic! Some of these projects including Universal DEX Eddy Finance and iZUMi, omnichain liquid staking protocol Zearn, universal SocialFi app Sugar, and cross-chain lending protocol Native.

12. 🍂 ZetaChain’s Fall Harvest Campaign Launch! Join us through October and visit the 9 participating DeFi apps to learn about how to get involved!

13. 🟠 Universal BTC by ZetaChain at Korea Blockchain Week! Returning for our second year at KBW! We hosted events for ZetaChain Korea and connected with the broader crypto community. We’ll see you again this November — stay tuned for more events!

14. 😇 Trust Wallet rewards $100,000 in ZETA! Trust Wallet launched its loyalty program on ZetaChain, completing the first $100,000 in ZETA airdrop for 130M users. Check Trust Wallet for the latest developments on our partnership!

15. 🗣️ Core DevX Contributor Denis Fadeev joins Narrative Day panel with Berachain, Tabi Chain, Morph, and others! We shared how ZetaChain is chain and layer agnostic, enabling developers to build for users on all chains — including native BTC — from one place.

16. 🔄 KYEX Omnichain Swap goes live on ZetaChain! Swap between any connected chain, including Bitcoin, with KYEX’s app.

17. 🎮 KAP Games is live on ZetaChain! The web3 game publisher now lists ZetaChain games like Block Spector, League of Thrones, and more coming soon under development!

18. 🗓️ Public Protocol Development Planning Sessions! Join our weekly Discord sessions and help shape the future of ZetaChain. Subscribe to our growing YouTube playlist and listen back to learn about our latest tech developments!

Thank you to our community and partners for a successful September! Stay tuned for more updates as we continue building the universal blockchain ecosystem.

About ZetaChain

ZetaChain is the first universal L1 blockchain. It serves as the base-layer of the decentralized internet, providing a platform for global access, simplicity, and utility across any blockchain. Zetachain’s Omnichain Smart Contracts on the Universal EVM are purpose-built for general chain abstraction across the entire crypto ecosystem. ZetaChain can connect to any blockchain, from Ethereum and Cosmos to Bitcoin and beyond, enabling unified liquidity, user experience, and data all from a single place. Universal Apps on ZetaChain are future-proof and have full compatibility with both existing and new chain integrations. With a proposed Universal Proof-of-Stake capability, ZetaChain supports staking of assets like native Bitcoin and Ethereum in exchange for rewards, powering unbounded scale for economic security.

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