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Archived posts from 2025

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May 2025: Solvers Integrated

More SODAX contracts deployed to Sonic as DeFi infra migrates. The Solver is integrated chain-wide, AMM v4 is deployed, and SDKs begin to take shape — for partners to tap into cross-chain swaps, lending, and intent-based execution.

June 11, 2025

April 2025: Refreshing DeFi

SODAX has arrived on its new hub chain, Sonic. Money Market contracts are now live, with the Solvers updated to make the most of their liquidity. Unlocking smarter execution, and scalable DeFi across 8 chains (so far).

May 15, 2025

The Next Chapter for ICX – Introducing SODAX

ICX is evolving into SODAX — launching the hub of its Unified Liquidity Layer on the Sonic blockchain, alongside the migration of its established DeFi infrastructure.

May 5, 2025

March 2025: Powering 13% Stablecoin APR across 11 Chains

More improvements to capital efficiency through our solvers and a big improvement to the Balanced Savings Rate. If you're sitting in stables, grab 13% APR today — wherever you hold your bnUSD!

April 7, 2025

February 2025: Preparing for Solver Expansion

Our solver is getting smarter - with more chains and 'exact out' on the way. Allowing more customisable swaps, at the best rates, to even more of your favorite assets. This and more in February’s Tech update!

March 11, 2025

Final Rulings by U.S. District Court - A Complete Win for ICX

In a final decision on the Shin case, the court awarded ICON all requested legal fees and ordered that seized assets be converted to ICX prior to their destruction.

March 6, 2025

Sunsetting the Validator Support Program

Starting April 1, 2025, the ICON Foundation will fully discontinue delegation under the Validator Support Program, completing its phased wind-down. Validators can explore the ICX/sICX liquidity pool on Balanced as a supplementary yield producing venture.

March 4, 2025

January 2025: Seamless DeFi, anywhere

January was all about optimizing Balanced’s infrastructure. Key upgrades include Relay v2 migrations, solver enhancements, and expanded cross-chain liquidity. These improvements ensure a more seamless experience across all supported ecosystems.

February 11, 2025

Hashlock Complete Second Audit for Balanced on Sui

Hashlock have completed additional audits on the Move contracts for Balanced and ICON's General Message Passing. This ensures robust security as Balanced continues to offer more features to the Sui ecosystem.

January 16, 2025

December 2024: Same experience, any chain

This month we have shifted gears, focusing on optimising connections and trades, while working to bring the full experience of Balanced to our connected chains.

January 6, 2025

2024: Delivery like never before

We're summing up a massive year of development for ICX; With the enshrinement of Balanced, acquisition of NOL and new products bringing together our longstanding vision for interoperability. On to another big year and even more ICX burnt!

January 2, 2025