COTI & Houdini Swap Partnership

COTI V2 is undergoing a Mainnet upgrade hosted by the COTI Foundation. The upgrade is planned for 17 September 2025. It introduces COTI V2, a new protocol version that transitions the network from its previous structure to an Ethereum Layer-2 (L2) chain, implementing advanced privacy and computation enhancements (notably using garbled circuits) to strengthen security, scalability, and confidentiality. The upgrade involves a network pause (brief) but users are required to take no action.Recent News:In March 2025, COTI launched its V2 mainnet, marking the shift from its original DAG-based L1 protocol to a privacy-focused, EVM-compatible L2 chain. The team has rolled out a V2 token upgrade guide: holders of V1 COTI (native, ERC-20, etc.) can swap 1:1 to V2 via the COTI Bridge; exchanges are being coordinated; VIPER wallet interacts with the upgrade flow. An ongoing V2 airdrop campaign has been active since March 2024 for eligible users (especially Treasury users), recently increased to a total campaign rewards pool of 55 million COTI tokens.Future Plans:Post-upgrade, the focus will shift toward expanding the utility of the new network: more dApps deploying, increased builder activity, and use cases leveraging confidential computing.Governance mechanisms around the new token economics (e.g. how transaction fees are handled, inflation/deflation possibilities, role of gCOTI holders, and the Treasury) will be further developed.Community Sentiment:Mixed-Positive — the community appears generally supportive and optimistic about the upgrade’s promise of enhanced privacy, better scalability, and EVM compatibility; some caution expressed over risks inherent in protocol upgrades and the transition (esp. around bridges, contracts, and unseen bugs).Sample reactions:“No action needed for users” — many users express relief at that.“Upgrade introduces key protocol improvements to strengthen security and stability of the COTI network” — quoted from official announcement, seen as confidence-booster.Some users have asked about the bridge from V1 to V2 and how token visibility works in wallets (indicating concern). [No direct quote from these, but present in FAQs/discussions]Risk Disclaimer:Protocol upgrades have the potential to impact token utility and value, either positively (via better performance, enhanced features) or negatively (bugs, migration issues, user error). Users should verify bridge steps, monitor announcements from exchanges, & use caution during the transition period.Additional Insights:COTI’s choice of garbled circuits (vs zero-knowledge proofs or fully homomorphic encryption) places it among a smaller set of privacy approaches, with trade-offs in complexity, verification, and performance. Observers note this could differentiate COTI in the privacy-focused L2 space.The economic model of V2 seems designed to balance inflation with incentives, but exact numbers (e.g. post-year 1 inflation, fee burn vs rewards) will matter a lot for long-term token holders.The smoothness of the bridge and user experience (wallet visibility, DApp compatibility) will be critical for adoption; friction there could erode confidence.

COTI and Carbon DeFi have partnered to launch 'COTI Earn Season 001', a new loyalty and rewards platform for COTI token holders. This program, starting on October 7, 2025, offers participants the chance to earn rewards through on-chain activity including holding, staking, and using dApps like PriveX and Carbon DeFi. The Season 001, named Genesis, lasts approximately six weeks with a total of 12.5 million COTI tokens allocated for rewards. COTI Earn tracks user engagement and distributes Token Points (TPs), which are liquid on-chain rewards. Recent News In the last three months, COTI announced the launch of COTI Earn, marking a shift from passive airdrops to active user engagement rewards exclusive to blockchain activity. The platform recently went live, featuring partnerships with Carbon DeFi and PriveX to broaden utility and incentivize ecosystem interaction. Future Plans The project aims to expand the COTI Earn loyalty platform with additional seasons following Genesis, continuing to innovate on-chain reward mechanisms. Future goals include deepening integration with partner platforms and enhancing incentives to foster long-term community involvement and token utility. Onchain Data No verifiable onchain metrics available. Community Sentiment Positive — The community has welcomed the launch enthusiastically, appreciating the opportunities for daily real rewards instead of traditional airdrops. Social media conversations highlight excitement around earning COTI tokens through active participation. Sample comments include: "Love the daily rewards system, finally a loyalty program that works!", "COTI Earn is a game changer for rewards!", and "Great to see strong partnerships driving utility." Risk Disclaimer This event could influence the token price due to the introduction of a new on-chain rewards mechanism and the unlocking of 12.5M tokens for distribution. Investors should consider the tokenomic impacts and market responses. Sources used https://x.com/COTInetwork/status/1975551432851137047 https://cotinetwork.medium.com/coti-earn-real-rewards-every-day-6546d27ffc48 https://financefeeds.com/coti-launches-coti-earn-loyalty-platform-bringing-12-5m-coti-rewards-to-web3-users/

COTI is hosting the 'DeCC Spaces' event featuring the session "WherPETs & Policy: How important is regulation for the future of privacy," scheduled for October 8, 2025, at 2 PM UTC. This event is focused on the intersection of decentralized confidential computing (DeCC), privacy technologies, and regulatory frameworks. Participants can likely join through COTI's official social channels, including their Twitter. Recent News COTI and the Decentralized Confidential Computing Alliance (_DeCC Alliance_) have recently emphasized privacy-first computation solutions combining confidential computing and blockchain technology. Recent communications highlight COTI's role in advancing privacy tech and regulatory discussions within the Web3 space. Future Plans The project and alliance plan continued development and advocacy for privacy standards in the decentralized web, incorporating advanced cryptographic tools like Trusted Execution Environments (TEE), Fully Homomorphic Encryption (FHE), and Zero-Knowledge proofs. The event is part of ongoing efforts to foster stakeholder engagement in privacy and policy dialogue. Onchain Data No verifiable onchain metrics available. Community Sentiment Neutral to Positive. Community reactions on social platforms show interest in privacy regulation debates and appreciation for COTI's involvement in fostering these discussions. Representative reactions include: "Looking forward to deep dives on privacy and policy," "Important topic for Web3 futures," and "Great to see industry push for privacy standards." Risk Disclaimer As the event primarily involves discussion and policy advocacy rather than direct tokenomics changes, immediate token price impact is expected to be minimal. Sources used https://x.com/COTInetwork/status/1975565022568063284 https://coti.news/news/the-privacy-trilemma-speed-compliance-or-anonymity-how-coti-balances-all-three https://medium.com/cotinetwork/coti-the-universal-privacy-standard-for-web3-3178130f1736

COTI is launching Phase 3 of its platform on November 20, 2025, focusing on enabling developers to build confidential applications with programmable privacy on the Ethereum blockchain. This release is significant for privacy-centric Web3 solutions and marks a new era where privacy is programmable similar to money on Ethereum. The event is hosted by COTI Network and the release will be available online, accessible through COTI's official channels including Twitter. Recent News In the recent months leading up to Phase 3, COTI has emphasized the expansion of privacy frameworks and tooling aimed at supporting developers in creating privacy-first decentralized applications. Announced features include SDKs, bridges, and modular libraries dedicated to confidentiality and privacy on Ethereum. These developments align with broader industry movements like Ethereum Foundation's privacy roadmap enhancing private writes, reads, and proofs. Future Plans COTI aims to establish programmable privacy as a foundational element for next-generation Web3 apps. Future goals include broadening the adoption of privacy-powered applications, enhancing developer tools, and integrating with Ethereum's ongoing privacy upgrades. The roadmap foresees continual updates to support comprehensive privacy solutions across the ecosystem. Onchain Data No verifiable onchain metrics available. Community Sentiment Community responses on social platforms are generally positive, appreciating COTI's progressive approach to privacy and developer empowerment. Users have expressed optimism about the impact of programmable privacy, signaling potential for significant innovation in dApps. Risk Disclaimer As this release introduces new privacy features that may influence user engagement and token utility, it could impact token price fluctuations. Investors should consider market and project fundamentals before making decisions. Sources used https://x.com/COTInetwork/status/1991466981653114940 https://cotinetwork.medium.com/programmable-privacy-a-new-era-for-blockchain-7d09bbf515e7 https://coti.news/news/coti-for-developers-building-the-next-generation-of-private-apps

COTI is launching a new node ecosystem with a node sale scheduled for Q4 2025, specifically on December 31, 2025. This sale aims to promote participation and decentralization rather than profits by offering licenses to community members to operate nodes. The event is hosted by the COTI Foundation, a team focused on scalable and privacy-enabled blockchain infrastructure. Recent News In the last few months, COTI has engaged in community Q&A sessions with its CEO discussing the upcoming node ecosystem. The project has also made progress on its V2 mainnet upgrade aimed at strengthening network security and stability, scheduled for late 2025. Additionally, COTI has opened its treasury to U.S. users to increase ecosystem growth through staking rewards. Future Plans The node sale marks the kickoff for COTI's new node ecosystem, which is expected to decentralize network infrastructure further and increase community engagement. Post-sale, the project plans to allocate tokens as rewards to node operators, liquidity providers, and ecosystem participants to incentivize active participation within the network. Onchain Data COTI treasury is open to U.S. users for staking rewards. Community Sentiment Community sentiment is generally positive and anticipatory, with discussions highlighting interest in the decentralization benefits and participation opportunity. Some comments include: "Excited for COTI's node sale!" "Great to see focus on decentralization, not just profits." "Looking forward to participating and supporting the network." Risk Disclaimer The node sale could impact COTI token price due to new token allocations and increased network activity. Participants should consider risks associated with token sales and market volatility. Sources used https://cryptocalendar.ai/events/coti-node-sale-2025-integration