1. Fantom’s Sonic Upgrade
Fantom is launching its most significant upgrade, “Sonic,” on the testnet this week.
The Sonic upgrade aims to significantly enhance the network’s scalability, introduce 1-second transaction finality, and implement other key changes that could improve the overall performance and efficiency of the Fantom network.
2. Arbitrum’s Stylus Upgrade
Arbitrum’s much-anticipated Stylus Upgrade is set for September 3. This upgrade will allow developers on the Arbitrum network to write smart contracts using multiple programming languages, including Rust, C, and C++, expanding the range of tools available for building decentralized applications.
3. Macro Events
The U.S. Unemployment Rate will be released on September 6. This key economic indicator could impact global markets, including cryptocurrencies, as investors adjust their strategies based on the latest employment data.
4. Polygon’s New Token Launch
Polygon’s MATIC token will be rebranded to POL on September 4. The new POL token will play a crucial role in securing Polygon’s Agglayer network in the future, with its utility expected to increase significantly.
5. INJ Tokenomics Upgrade Proposal
Voting for Injective’s proposal to dynamically reduce the INJ token supply ends in a few hours. The proposal seeks to enhance the tokenomics of the platform by adjusting the circulating supply, which could have implications for the token’s value.
6. Sanctum’s Collaboration with Major CEXs
Binance, Bybit, and BitGet will soon launch their SOL liquid staking tokens, built on top of Sanctum. This collaboration could help increase the Total Value Locked (TVL) of the protocol, potentially driving more activity and growth for Sanctum.
7. TAIKO Token Unlock
On September 5, 15.8% of TAIKO’s circulating supply, equivalent to $18 million, will be unlocked for one of the project’s airdrops. The release of these tokens could affect the market dynamics for TAIKO in the short term.
8. Nakamoto.Games’ Stake2Earn Release
Nakamoto.Games is launching its new staking mechanism, Stake2Earn, on September 6. The initiative aims to decrease token dilution by rewarding stakers with in-game assets, providing a new avenue for earning while participating in the gaming ecosystem.
9. IMX Token Unlock
$42 million worth of IMX, accounting for 2.1% of its circulating supply, will be unlocked on September 6. These tokens are allocated for ecosystem and project development, and their release could impact the market value and liquidity of IMX.
