TON Core Unveils Acton: AI Toolkit Turning Smart Contracts into Autonomous Robots
TON Core has launched Acton, an AI-powered development suite that allows builders to deploy autonomous agents on the TON blockchain with the ease of a template.
Testnet
A testnet is an alternative blockchain used by developers to test new features, smart contracts, and applications without using real cryptocurrency. It operates with separate tokens that have no monetary value, allowing experimentation without financial risk. Testnets often replicate the main network’s functionality to identify bugs, assess performance, and simulate transactions. Developers can deploy updates and troubleshoot issues safely before launching on the mainnet. Testnets are important for maintaining network security, stability, and reliability. They allow projects to innovate and refine protocols without affecting real user funds.
Optimism’s OP Labs Cuts 20% of Staff to Streamline Focus
OP Labs, the team behind Ethereum Layer 2 solution Optimism, laid off 20 employees to focus on core initiatives amid a transitional year for the protocol. The move is strategic, not financial.
Ethereum Prepares Mainnet Launch of AI Agent Economy Standard
Ethereum is set to activate ERC-8004 on mainnet, introducing a standardized framework that allows AI agents to operate as economic actors across decentralized networks.