CRYPTO FACTOR

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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.

Digital assets are entering a new phase. What once ran in parallel to existing financial systems is increasingly being applied to solve practical, real-world needs — often behind the scenes – from cross-border remittances to B2B money transfers. This creates new opportunities to add value in how money moves globally. Today, we introduced the Mastercard Crypto Partner Program — a global initiative that brings together more than 85 crypto-native companies, payments providers, and financial institutions. Together, we're creating a forum for meaningful dialogue and collaboration as this space continues to mature.

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.