This week, significant events occurred in the crypto industry related to platform updates and governance changes.
WLFI Integrates DeFi and OpenSea
WLFI announced the integration of new DeFi modules, including a lending protocol and direct access to OpenSea. Users can now lend and borrow funds as well as explore NFTs directly through the WLFI interface. At the same time, the complete shutdown of the legacy version of the platform has been finalized, with all activity now focused on the upgraded service.
Governance Centralization Issues in Optimism
New data reveals an increasing concentration of voting power in Optimism's governance. The number of wallets controlling the majority of OP tokens and DAO decisions is decreasing. Community members are calling for improved decentralization to ensure fairer representation and reduce the influence of single entities.
SharpLink Gaming Acquires 176.27K ETH
SharpLink Gaming made headlines by acquiring 176,270.69 ETH (~$350 million at current prices). The purchase is aimed at underwriting future game development, in-game liquidity, and staking rewards, positioning SharpLink as a powerful player in the blockchain gaming ecosystem.
This week highlights a wave of strategic upgrades in the crypto industry: platforms like WLFI are closing legacy systems and embracing modular DeFi and NFT stacks. Meanwhile, Optimism faces governance challenges requiring community engagement, as SharpLink reshapes capital flows in gaming with a significant ETH acquisition.
