Weekly Chad's Lounge Community Space

Live at 3:00 PM UTC on X Spaces, this session features discussions led by Kenton alongside patriotsounds and Baloneybones. The purpose is to foster open conversation on THORChain's advancements, address user queries, and highlight community contributions. As a staple for engagement, it underscores the protocol's decentralized ethos, where input shapes development. This holds value by keeping participants informed on cross-chain liquidity tools, potentially inspiring new integrations. Anticipated effects include strengthened community bonds and clearer understanding of features, though live talks may influence short-term sentiment; stay vigilant amid any token fluctuations.

Recent News

THORChain achieved key milestones in Q2 2025, including the TCY launch to refocus on core swaps and App Layer growth after unwinding THORFi. XRP chain integration enabled seamless swaps from its ledger, with treasury support kicking off trading in June. Protocol enhancements featured batched attestations for efficiency, extended memos for flexible UTXO swaps, and maintenance mode for smoother operations. Swap fees dropped to five basis points, boosting competitiveness. Rujira progressed with its merge, soft-launching trade, pools, and perps modules. An August network upgrade to version 3.9.0 improved stability and performance.

Future Plans

Q3 priorities include EdDSA signing for chains like Solana, TON, and SUI, plus TRON integration. Block times aim to reduce to two seconds for faster processing, alongside Noble USDC support and direct IBC deposits for Cosmos tokens. Secured assets will enable LP interactions, with bond provider migrations without churn. Rujira plans additional pools strategies, such as orbital pools for stablecoin swaps and yield streaming. Broader goals target multichain expansions, enshrined oracles for reliable pricing, and billions in swapped volume by 2026, emphasizing scalable, trust-minimized infrastructure.

Onchain Data

Q2 metrics showed total volume at 10.4 billion dollars, up significantly, with liquidity rising from 122 million to 180 million dollars. Swap fees collected reached 6.12 million dollars. Detailed August data from platforms like Dune Analytics is limited, but network explorers indicate steady wallet growth and high activity in top routes like BTC to ETH. Staking bonds secure vaults, with node rotations maintaining decentralization.

Community Sentiment

X discussions reflect strong optimism, with users bullish on RUNE's potential amid integrations and upgrades. Posts highlight excitement for features like orbital pools and community tools, while influencers praise the protocol's real yield model. Some seek more details on timelines, but overall reactions emphasize growth and utility in cross-chain swaps.