SKALE Ecosystem Recap - Q2 2025

Q2 was full of impactful changes for SKALE! The announcement of FAIR blockchain and its MEV-eliminating BITE Protocol introduced a groundbreaking new paradigm for onchain execution, while CTO Stan Kladko showcased this innovation on stage at ETHCC. SKALE also welcomed 10 new partners across gaming, infrastructure, and AI, pushing the network past 320 million transactions and over 10 million active wallets in Q2 alone. From Portal 4.1 to the Block Explorer v2.2.0 upgrade, developers gained powerful new tools to build the future of Web3.

Read on to explore everything from Q2 on SKALE!

Quick Highlights

• Announcement of FAIR & BITE Protocol
• 10 New Partner Announcements
• Over 340M Transactions and 10M UAWs in Q2
• CTO Stan Kladko Presented at ETHCC

FAIR Blockchain: The MEV-Free Home for Agentic DeFi

Q2 marked the official reveal of FAIR, a new Layer 1 purpose-built for MEV resistance and AI-powered DeFi. FAIR introduces a never before seen fair execution environment designed to eliminate extractive behavior and unlock the next generation of fair onchain applications. FAIR is also the next step for SKALE, providing deep liquidity and capturing value for the ecosystem. Plus, an airdrop for SKL holders! 

Sign up for the FAIR waitlist to reserve your spot for testnet! 

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BITE Protocol: Eliminating MEV at Consensus

As the foundation of FAIR, BITE Protocol was unveiled. BITE (Blockchain Integrated Threshold Encryption) is a first-of-its-kind consensus-layer encryption system that prevents front-running, sandwich attacks, and mempool exploitation. By encrypting transactions before block finalization, BITE redefines what’s possible for trading bots, agentic DeFi, and privacy-first apps.

SKALE Stats are Leading the Industry

SKALE continued to dominate Web3 performance charts, processing over 320 million transactions and supporting more than 10.5 million unique active wallets in Q2, all with zero gas fees to users. With nearly $746 million saved in gas fees, SKALE is setting the standard for scalable, user-friendly blockchain infrastructure.

SKALE CTO Stan Kladko at ETHCC

SKALE CTO Stan Kladko took the stage at ETHCC to present the technical vision behind FAIR and SKALE. His talk explored how advancements in blockchain technology simplify user experience and protect against vulnerabilities, ensuring seamless and secure blockchain interactions.

Product Upgrades

SKALE's developer experience took a major leap forward in Q2 with powerful upgrades across its core tooling. From enhanced transparency and usability with the new Block Explorer to streamlined bridging and staking flows in Portal 4.1, these updates make building and interacting on SKALE faster, easier, and more intuitive than ever.

SKALE Block Explorer v2.2.0 Powered by Blockscout

A completely overhauled SKALE Block Explorer went live across all chains, delivering faster performance, a modern UI, and deeper insights for users and developers alike. 

Portal 4.1

SKALE Portal 4.1 brought a host of UX upgrades for users and stakers, including a simplified bridging flow, clearer token selection, and more robust staking management. This release ensured that accessing the SKALE ecosystem is seamless for both newcomers and power users.

Ecosystem Growth: 10 New Partners Join SKALE

SKALE’s ecosystem expanded rapidly in Q2, with 10 new partners across gaming, infrastructure, and AI joining the network. A wave of new games launched live on SKALE, including NovaToon, CropBytes, GoArt Worlds, Gunnies, Miomi Games, and ReneVerse, all taking advantage of SKALE’s zero gas fees and instant finality to deliver seamless onchain gameplay. Explore the SKALE ecosystem of dApps on SKALE. 

Reading Corner

FAIR: The First Blockchain Built for the Next Generation of DeFi and AI

FAIR: The MEV-Free Home for Onchain CLOBs

BITE Protocol: Actually Solving MEV

Partner Spotlight: How Bit Hotel Leveraged SKALE Network To Grow 5x In One Year to 50,000+ DAU

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Q2 was a defining quarter for SKALE, with major product launches, groundbreaking protocol innovation, and a rapidly growing ecosystem of games and dApps. As FAIR and BITE unlock new possibilities for MEV-free DeFi and agentic AI, SKALE continues to lead the charge in building a faster, fairer onchain future. Stay ahead of what’s next: follow @SkaleNetwork, @FAIR_Blockchain, and FAIR on Medium to keep up with the momentum.