SKALE Ecosystem Recap - April 2025

April was another milestone-filled month for SKALE, as the network surged past 100 million monthly transactions and welcomed three new on-chain games to the ecosystem. The launch of Block Explorer 2.2.0 brought major UI and usability upgrades, while developers saw key upgrades with the rollout of server-to-server transfers and a new performance-focused SIP.

Read on to explore everything from April on SKALE!

🔍 Quick Highlights

• SKALE Hits 100M Transactions in 1 Month Period
• 3 New Games Launch on SKALE
• The SKALE Block Explorer upgraded to V2.2.0
• SIP 3: Performance SKALE Chains Live on SKALE Forum

📊 100M Monthly Transactions

In a recent article from Blockworks, SKALE Co-Founder Jack O’Holleran spoke about how fundamental metrics are important in judging the success of a project. SKALE continues to grow in all fundamental metrics, and has surpassed 100 million monthly transactions for the first time. This milestone highlights SKALE’s ability to support high-throughput applications at zero gas cost, cementing its position as the go-to blockchain network for performance-intensive Web3 experiences.

🎮 3 New Games Launch on SKALE

April welcomed three innovative titles to the SKALE GameFi ecosystem, each delivering high-performance gameplay with zero gas fees.

Cropbytes

The popular Web3 farming RPG, CropBytes, has officially launched on SKALE, delivering immersive gameplay without the friction of gas fees. With on-chain assets, open economy dynamics, and real-time strategy elements, CropBytes is redefining what’s possible for sustainable blockchain gaming.

For Loot and Glory

Adventure meets on-chain innovation with the arrival of For Loot and Glory on SKALE. Players can now explore set sail, earn treasure, and level up their characters—entirely on-chain and in real time, thanks to SKALE’s zero-gas infrastructure.

GoArt Worlds 

GoArt Worlds is now live on SKALE, unlocking a multiverse of digital realms where creators and collectors can explore, trade, and experience art like never before. By leveraging SKALE’s instant finality and scalability, GoArt offers smooth, seamless interactions across its rich digital landscape.

🧱 SKALE Block Explorer 2.2.0 Now Live

The new Block Explorer 2.2.0 is live on all SKALE Chains! This major upgrade introduces a revamped UI, better token and contract visibility, and smoother chain navigation. Developers and users alike benefit from an enhanced on-chain experience across all SKALE Chains.

🌐 SKALE in OurNetwork Layer 1s Issue

SKALE was highlighted as one of the top L1 blockchains in OurNetworks recent L1 report. Despite uncertain market conditions and a drop in market participants, SKALE’s onchain metrics continued to grow in Q1 2025 as SKALE generated nearly 250M transactions and 9.7M unique active wallets, a 46% and 33% quarter-over-quarter increase, respectively.

🤝 Partner Spotlight: BitHotel

This month’s spotlight shines on BitHotel, the social gaming metaverse that scaled 5x from 10K to 50K daily active users in just one year on SKALE. By eliminating gas fees and enabling real-time interactions, BitHotel has created a frictionless gaming experience that keeps users coming back.

🙋 Q1 Community Wrap-Up & AMA 

SKALE Labs CEO Jack O’Holleran and Community Manager Benjamin Davey recaped a massive Q1 for the SKALE Network—from record-breaking transaction growth and new game launches to protocol upgrades and major ecosystem wins. Hear firsthand how SKALE is powering the next wave of Web3 adoption—and what’s ahead in Q2.

💻Developer Corner

New SIP In SKALE Forum

A new SIP has been posted to the SKALE Forum, proposing a new type of SKALE Chain: the Performance SKALE Chain. This chain type would consume less resources compared to a Hub Chain and therefore cost less within the SKALE Network. Community members are encouraged to review and contribute to SIP-3.

S2S Transfer Live on Mainnet

The new S2S Transfer feature is now live on mainnet! This capability allows seamless communication between smart contracts across SKALE Chains, enabling more powerful cross-chain dApps.

Podcast Spotlight: Stan on Interoperability

Stan Kladko joined the “Web3 Frontier” podcast to discuss how SKALE is eliminating MEV and achieving true cross-chain interoperability through innovations like threshold encryption.

SKALE Forum

Got feedback or ideas for improving SKALE? The SKALE Forum is the best place to participate in protocol discussions, propose SIPs, and shape the future of the network.

As SKALE continues to scale new heights, April’s momentum reflects the growing demand for fast, gas-free blockchain infrastructure. With groundbreaking games launching, powerful developer tools going live, and partners like BitHotel thriving, the network is proving what’s possible when performance meets accessibility. Stay tuned—May is shaping up to be even bigger.