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InterChain Fees Optimization and Node Operations It has been a while since we last shared a development update, but like everyone else, we have been busy clearing our backlog at the year's end. As part of the focus areas for the year at Crypto Factor, we want to share some upcoming changes planned for InterChain, as well as address recent changes affecting InterChain fees. One of our main focuses in the evolution of InterChain is the long-term optimization of fees, the expansion of node operations, and initial steps toward decentralizing the network. We plan to implement a series of steps divided into two phases by the end of this year. Phase 1 - Extend InterChain Mesh Layer (Execution Layer) 1. Implement support for multi-chain state validation and risk evaluation modules. This will enable protocols to choose where to deploy their master state and risk modules, thus lowering fees for executing cross-chain transactions. 2. Introduce time-based block confirmation to reinforce expected execution and reduce the deviation between block mints and finalization. 3. Integrate mempool commitment proof validation into the node consensus layer to lower the costs of mempool merge operations. Phase 2 - Extend InterChain Node Consensus Layer 1. Enhance the current peer-to-peer block propagation protocol and the masterchain storage to decrease block storage and L1 transaction costs. 2. Update the node consensus layer to a high-performance BFT consensus engine focused on cost efficiency, stability, and higher transactions per second (TPS), while facilitating further decentralization of node operations. 3. Implement block signing as part of the node consensus layer to promote further decentralization and reduce transaction costs. 4. Expand the network by adding new node operators to enhance the stability, availability, and security of the blockchain. These steps aim to ensure lower fees, faster execution, and greater stability for InterChain in the long run. Due to recent changes on the Partisia Blockchain and the adjustment of wMPC GAS, fees on InterChain have increased to cover additional costs. This situation requires a short-term resolution until our previously mentioned plan is implemented to provide a smooth user experience on InterChain. To address the high fees in the short term, we are implementing a new system that will allow us to subsidize a portion of the fees for executing IC transactions, helping to bring the costs closer to previous levels. We expect this system to restore normal levels of usage for InterChain until further changes can effectively lower costs in the long term. The new system is expected to be deployed in the coming weeks, and we look forward to an exciting year for Crypto Factor and InterChain. As always, we will see you on-chain!

We are happy to announce that Anchor was successfully activated on mainnet at height 1055. 🎉 Currently, the confirmation time is set to 30 minutes, and as expected, transaction fees have decreased, and InterChain usage has increased.

Introducing Anchor Last week, we shared the exciting "Anchor" fork with you, and this week, we are back with more details on the changes coming to InterChain. Here's a quick summary; you can find the full details in the article below. InterChain before Anchor The fee model behind InterChain comprises three main components: masterchain consensus fees, partial-chain consensus fees, and transaction execution and mempool fees. The largest contributor to the overall fee is the masterchain consensus fees, paid in wMPC on the Partisia Blockchain. The size of the fee and wMPC gas properties directly affect InterChain execution and transaction fees. Masterchain consensus fees cover on-chain execution of multi-chain block proposals, state validation, and the full signing and publishing lifecycle. The subsidy introduced earlier this year temporarily reduced fees; block signing and publishing remain the main fee contributors. Currently, confirmation of blocks is part of the block publish execution. After the set confirmation time passes, the next minted block confirms past master blocks, leading to variable transaction finality times depending on the blockchain's usage. "Anchor" fork Let's look over "Anchor" in greater detail and showcase how the fork makes InterChain faster, cheaper, and more scalable. Off-chain block signing As a first step towards greater balance in off-chain and on-chain masterchain consensus execution, "Anchor" introduces off-chain block signing. The change splits the current block lifecycle, removing the on-chain trigger for block signing and replacing it with an off-chain process that uses the already available p2p protocol. The consensus changes eliminate unnecessary on-chain event registration overhead, resulting in a faster, cheaper signing process. Independent confirmation "Anchor" introduces independent block confirmations. The change decouples confirmation from the block publish lifecycle and introduces an independent step in the master and partial block lifecycles. As a result, an independent block confirmation step is added to the partial block lifecycle. Once partial block confirmation is completed, all scheduled transactions in the block are executed and cannot be reverted, achieving finality. Conclusion The changes introduced by "Anchor" are the first step towards the bigger goals set for 2026: lowering the fees for masterchain consensus and transaction execution, and achieving predictable execution time. To see the full details, check out our article - links below. As always, we will see you all on-chain.

Introducing Anchor Last week, we shared the exciting "Anchor" fork with you, and this week, we are back with more details on the changes coming to InterChain. Here's a quick summary; you can find the full details in the article below. InterChain before Anchor The fee model behind InterChain comprises three main components: masterchain consensus fees, partial-chain consensus fees, and transaction execution and mempool fees. The largest contributor to the overall fee is the masterchain consensus fees, paid in wMPC on the Partisia Blockchain. The size of the fee and wMPC gas properties directly affect InterChain execution and transaction fees. Masterchain consensus fees cover on-chain execution of multi-chain block proposals, state validation, and the full signing and publishing lifecycle. The subsidy introduced earlier this year temporarily reduced fees; block signing and publishing remain the main fee contributors. Currently, confirmation of blocks is part of the block publish execution. After the set confirmation time passes, the next minted block confirms past master blocks, leading to variable transaction finality times depending on the blockchain's usage. "Anchor" fork Let's look over "Anchor" in greater detail and showcase how the fork makes InterChain faster, cheaper, and more scalable. Off-chain block signing As a first step towards greater balance in off-chain and on-chain masterchain consensus execution, "Anchor" introduces off-chain block signing. The change splits the current block lifecycle, removing the on-chain trigger for block signing and replacing it with an off-chain process that uses the already available p2p protocol. The consensus changes eliminate unnecessary on-chain event registration overhead, resulting in a faster, cheaper signing process. Independent confirmation "Anchor" introduces independent block confirmations. The change decouples confirmation from the block publish lifecycle and introduces an independent step in the master and partial block lifecycles. As a result, an independent block confirmation step is added to the partial block lifecycle. Once partial block confirmation is completed, all scheduled transactions in the block are executed and cannot be reverted, achieving finality. Conclusion The changes introduced by "Anchor" are the first step towards the bigger goals set for 2026: lowering the fees for masterchain consensus and transaction execution, and achieving predictable execution time. To see the full details, check out our article - links below. As always, we will see you all on-chain.

Introducing Anchor Last week, we shared the exciting "Anchor" fork with you, and this week, we are back with more details on the changes coming to InterChain. Here's a quick summary; you can find the full details in the article below. InterChain before Anchor The fee model behind InterChain comprises three main components: masterchain consensus fees, partial-chain consensus fees, and transaction execution and mempool fees. The largest contributor to the overall fee is the masterchain consensus fees, paid in wMPC on the Partisia Blockchain. The size of the fee and wMPC gas properties directly affect InterChain execution and transaction fees. Masterchain consensus fees cover on-chain execution of multi-chain block proposals, state validation, and the full signing and publishing lifecycle. The subsidy introduced earlier this year temporarily reduced fees; block signing and publishing remain the main fee contributors. Currently, confirmation of blocks is part of the block publish execution. After the set confirmation time passes, the next minted block confirms past master blocks, leading to variable transaction finality times depending on the blockchain's usage. "Anchor" fork Let's look over "Anchor" in greater detail and showcase how the fork makes InterChain faster, cheaper, and more scalable. Off-chain block signing As a first step towards greater balance in off-chain and on-chain masterchain consensus execution, "Anchor" introduces off-chain block signing. The change splits the current block lifecycle, removing the on-chain trigger for block signing and replacing it with an off-chain process that uses the already available p2p protocol. The consensus changes eliminate unnecessary on-chain event registration overhead, resulting in a faster, cheaper signing process. Independent confirmation "Anchor" introduces independent block confirmations. The change decouples confirmation from the block publish lifecycle and introduces an independent step in the master and partial block lifecycles. As a result, an independent block confirmation step is added to the partial block lifecycle. Once partial block confirmation is completed, all scheduled transactions in the block are executed and cannot be reverted, achieving finality. Conclusion The changes introduced by "Anchor" are the first step towards the bigger goals set for 2026: lowering the fees for masterchain consensus and transaction execution, and achieving predictable execution time. To see the full details, check out our article - links below. As always, we will see you all on-chain.

Avalanche, Crypto Factor Execution Layer v2, and InterChain Anchor Update At Crypto Factor Labs, we are in the midst of a busy Q1, and as we approach Q2, we want to share some exciting news with everyone over the next few weeks. Avalanche As previously announced, we are deploying our infrastructure on Avalanche, which is now our next supported blockchain. Some reasons for this choice include its cost-effectiveness and fast execution, the target user base, and its unique technical features that enhance our infrastructure offerings. To start, we have deployed some components of the Crypto Factor Execution Layer (CFEL) on the C-Chain testnet and have begun developing a new set of services and protocols. As part of this deployment, we have also launched an InterChain partial chain on Fuji and successfully integrated it into the IC testnet. CFR is now flowing seamlessly between the Polygon and Avalanche testnets as we conduct extensive testing before the mainnet deployment. There is much more innovative technology to come on Avalanche from Crypto Factor, so stay tuned for our updates. Crypto Factor Execution Layer For over two years, we have maintained the codebase for the Crypto Factor Execution Layer (CFEL), originally known as the decentralized SaaS engine (ODA). The execution layer comprises a set of on-chain SaaS/IaaS components and services that form the foundation of our token ecosystem deployments. The execution layer has supported the Crypto Factor Ecosystem and notable client ecosystems on DeFiChain and Polygon. While it has served us well, the evolution of Crypto Factor, our clients, and the products we are developing has outgrown the capabilities of the original execution layer. As a result, we are now introducing the next iteration: CFEL v2. The v2 of the execution layer has been redesigned; it will function as a library of flexible and extendable on-chain and off-chain components, establishing it as a foundation for protocol building rather than predefined template deployments. Token ecosystems will be just one type of protocol built on top of v2; CFEL can also be utilized to develop fixed-income products, tokenization protocols, marketplaces, and much more, by us or others using the on-chain components. The new Crypto Factor Execution Layer is currently being developed on the Avalanche C-Chain Testnet and will initially launch there, where the first set of protocols based on v2 is also being created. Once deployed on the C-Chain mainnet, it will later be extended to all supported chains. InterChain "Anchor" Fork We are excited to announce the first-ever fork for the Crypto Factor InterChain mainnet, codenamed "Anchor." The updates and significance of "Anchor" deserve a dedicated post, which we will share next week. For now, we wanted to give you a heads up—it will involve improvements in block and execution speeds, along with changes to fees. We are looking forward to an exciting 2026 and will keep you informed with our upcoming updates. As always, we look forward to meeting you all on-chain.

We are pleased to report that the first set of measures was successfully deployed yesterday via a soft fork of the master mempool contract on Partisia Blockchain. The operational cost of the upgraded master mempool is now approximately 20% lower overall, and most of the remaining costs can now be derived from integrated subsidy contracts that allow for Crypto Factor GAS reserves to maintain sustainability in the short term. These updates significantly reduce InterChain transaction fees by about 70% in the mid-term as we continue to implement the remaining measures planned for this year. Thank you all for your patience, and we look forward to seeing you on-chain.

InterChain Fees Optimization and Node Operations It has been a while since we last shared a development update, but like everyone else, we have been busy clearing our backlog at the year's end. As part of the focus areas for the year at Crypto Factor, we want to share some upcoming changes planned for InterChain, as well as address recent changes affecting InterChain fees. One of our main focuses in the evolution of InterChain is the long-term optimization of fees, the expansion of node operations, and initial steps toward decentralizing the network. We plan to implement a series of steps divided into two phases by the end of this year. Phase 1 - Extend InterChain Mesh Layer (Execution Layer) 1. Implement support for multi-chain state validation and risk evaluation modules. This will enable protocols to choose where to deploy their master state and risk modules, thus lowering fees for executing cross-chain transactions. 2. Introduce time-based block confirmation to reinforce expected execution and reduce the deviation between block mints and finalization. 3. Integrate mempool commitment proof validation into the node consensus layer to lower the costs of mempool merge operations. Phase 2 - Extend InterChain Node Consensus Layer 1. Enhance the current peer-to-peer block propagation protocol and the masterchain storage to decrease block storage and L1 transaction costs. 2. Update the node consensus layer to a high-performance BFT consensus engine focused on cost efficiency, stability, and higher transactions per second (TPS), while facilitating further decentralization of node operations. 3. Implement block signing as part of the node consensus layer to promote further decentralization and reduce transaction costs. 4. Expand the network by adding new node operators to enhance the stability, availability, and security of the blockchain. These steps aim to ensure lower fees, faster execution, and greater stability for InterChain in the long run. Due to recent changes on the Partisia Blockchain and the adjustment of wMPC GAS, fees on InterChain have increased to cover additional costs. This situation requires a short-term resolution until our previously mentioned plan is implemented to provide a smooth user experience on InterChain. To address the high fees in the short term, we are implementing a new system that will allow us to subsidize a portion of the fees for executing IC transactions, helping to bring the costs closer to previous levels. We expect this system to restore normal levels of usage for InterChain until further changes can effectively lower costs in the long term. The new system is expected to be deployed in the coming weeks, and we look forward to an exciting year for Crypto Factor and InterChain. As always, we will see you on-chain!