Asentum launched its public testnet on May 1, introducing a Layer-1 blockchain built on post-quantum cryptography, JavaScript-based smart contracts, and a validator system designed for broader participation. The network uses ML-DSA-65 (Dilithium3) for digital signatures across the entire protocol stack to protect against future quantum computing threats. Smart contracts run on JavaScript—one of the world’s most widely used programming languages—inside a deterministic sandbox environment called SES, lowering barriers for mainstream developers. The validator model supports consumer-grade hardware, including devices like Raspberry Pi, with block finality achieved in approximately two seconds using a Tendermint-style Byzantine Fault Tolerant consensus. The native token, $ASE, has a capped supply of one billion units; a public presale offers 16% of total supply as ERC-20 tokens on Ethereum, convertible one-to-one to native ASE upon mainnet launch.
Disclaimer: The information on this page may come from third parties and does not represent the views or opinions of Gate. The content displayed on this page is for reference only and does not constitute any financial, investment, or legal advice. Gate does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of the information and shall not be liable for any losses arising from the use of this information. Virtual asset investments carry high risks and are subject to significant price volatility. You may lose all of your invested principal. Please fully understand the relevant risks and make prudent decisions based on your own financial situation and risk tolerance. For details, please refer to
Disclaimer.
Related Articles
Exodus founder: Seed phrases still need to be recorded on bar napkins, showing that the industry still has room for improvement
Exodus revealed its transformation at the summit: evolving from self-custody into an end-to-end payment infrastructure, and getting listed after regulatory turbulence. By acquiring Monavate and Baanx to vertically integrate into the payments rail, it launched Exodus Pay, compatible with Visa and Apple Pay, to enable daily payments with stablecoins and BTC while reducing dependence on transaction fee expenses; in 2026 Q1, revenue was about $22.7 million, affected by Bitcoin volatility.
ChainNewsAbmedia23m ago
Arbitrum Governance Votes to Release 30,765 ETH ($71M) Frozen After Kelp DAO Exploit
As of publication, Arbitrum governance is voting on a proposal to release 30,765 ETH (approximately $71 million) that was frozen by the Arbitrum Security Council on April 21 following the Kelp DAO exploit. The proposal, co-authored by Aave Labs, Kelp DAO, LayerZero, EtherFi, and Compound, has
GateNews2h ago
AI Agent Manfred Forms Company, Gets Crypto Wallet Ahead of May Trading Launch
AI agent Manfred has formed its own company and obtained a crypto wallet and business credentials, though it will not begin trading cryptocurrency until the end of May. The agent is now equipped to hire staff, make payments, and conduct business
GateNews5h ago
Digital Asset Security Moves Beyond Keys as Bitgo Adds 5-Layer Checks
Bitgo is pushing digital asset security beyond private keys with a five-layer transaction model designed to stop manipulation before execution. The system checks intent, device, identity, behavior, and policy, targeting risks before transactions are finalized.
Key Takeaways:
Bitgo introduced five
Coinpedia9h ago
Riot Reports $33M Data Center Revenue as AMD Doubles Capacity
Riot Platforms reported $33.2 million in debut data center revenue in the first quarter of 2026 and announced that Advanced Micro Devices elected to double its contracted capacity to 50 megawatts, according to the company's earnings release on Thursday. The milestone marks a significant step in Riot
CryptoFrontier10h ago
Curve Launches Bad Debt Recovery Mechanism Allowing Users to Exit or Participate in Repairs
According to Curve Finance, the protocol has introduced a market-based bad debt recovery mechanism allowing CRV holders affected by defaults in certain lending markets to choose from multiple recovery strategies: directly selling debt claims to exit, holding to await potential repairs, or
GateNews10h ago
