Network News - Ethereum's Fusaka upgrade has completed its final test on the Hoodi testnet, preparing for the mainnet hard-fork activation, aimed at enhancing scalability and cost-efficiency [1] - The Fusaka upgrade introduces PeerDAS, allowing validators to check segments of data instead of full "blobs," which reduces bandwidth demands and costs for users and institutions [1] Bitcoin Lending Innovations - BOB has launched a Bitcoin Vault Liquidation Engine, enabling bitcoin holders to borrow stablecoins against their BTC while keeping it secured on the Bitcoin network [2] - This new framework addresses challenges in bitcoin lending, such as all-or-nothing liquidations and lengthy settlement times, by allowing partial liquidation of collateral [2] - The innovation aims to unlock trillions in BTC liquidity for the decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem without requiring holders to sell their assets [2]

Group 1: Monad Airdrop - Monad has opened its airdrop portal for its upcoming token launch, allowing eligible users to verify their status and connect wallets until November 3, 2025 [1] - The Monad Foundation aims to reward approximately 5,500 core community members and 225,000 broader crypto users, with a multi-track distribution system [1] - The airdrop is a precursor to Monad's mainnet launch, although specific details regarding the launch date and token allocation remain undisclosed [1] Group 2: Ethereum Fusaka Upgrade - The Fusaka upgrade has been launched on Ethereum's Sepolia testnet, following a successful rollout on the Holesky testnet [2] - The upgrade aims to reduce costs for institutions using the Ethereum network, featuring PeerDAS, which allows validators to verify only portions of data [2] - A final rehearsal for the Fusaka upgrade is scheduled on the Hoodi network on October 28, after which a date for activation on the main blockchain will be set [2]