Week #39: Cryptocurrencies with Recent Developments to Watch This Week

The week brought a wave of announcements across the blockchain ecosystem, ranging from Ethereum’s next major hard fork to new partnerships and record-breaking claims in the Layer 1 race. Together, these updates highlight how different projects are shaping the future of scalability, infrastructure, and real-world adoption.

Sei Partners with Aethir for AI Computing Power

Sei, the Layer 1 chain known for its ultra-fast 400 ms transaction settlement, has entered into an exclusive partnership with Aethir to provide decentralized GPU cloud power for AI projects. Aethir’s infrastructure spans 93 countries with over 435,000 GPU containers already serving AI, gaming, and Web3 firms. This collaboration positions Sei as more than just a high-throughput blockchain: it could become a hub for enterprise-level AI applications. Historically, projects that combine scalable infrastructure with AI capabilities have attracted both developer interest and liquidity inflows, signaling long-term growth potential for Sei’s ecosystem.

Ethereum Sets Fusaka Upgrade Timeline

Ethereum core developers confirmed plans to launch the Fusaka hard fork on mainnet on December 3, following test deployments on Holesky, Sepolia, and Hoodi throughout October. Fusaka introduces Peer Data Availability Sampling, enabling validators to verify large “blob” datasets more efficiently, while also implementing Verkle Trees for smaller proof sizes and raising the block gas limit from 30 million to 150 million. With an audit contest offering up to $2 million in rewards, developers are prioritizing both security and scale. Historically, Ethereum’s major upgrades—such as Dencun and Shapella—have bolstered network confidence and helped attract new developers, so Fusaka’s rollout is being closely watched.

Keeta Network Mainnet Launches with Bold Speed Claims

Keeta Network officially launched its mainnet this week, boasting throughput that reportedly surpasses Visa, SWIFT, and FedNow combined. Stress tests earlier this year clocked an astonishing 11.2 million transactions per second, more than 2,500 times Solana’s peak throughput. Backed by $20 million in funding and endorsed by former Google CEO Eric Schmidt, Keeta presents itself as a contender to traditional financial infrastructure. While the numbers are bold and will need to be proven in real-world conditions, the launch reflects a growing push among new L1s to bridge blockchain technology with global financial systems. If Keeta can deliver on its claims, it has the potential to set a new benchmark for scalability in the space.