Connext announced that it will carry out a new Baco network upgrade, which aims to improve Connext Network's existing "slow path" and reduce the operating costs of supporting the new chain by more than 90% while maintaining optimal security, and the Connext Foundation proposed a DAO RFC to approve future support for 20 new chains and L2 protocols. According to the announcement, the Bacco network upgrade will take place on December 14, pending the completion of production testnet monitoring.

The Mina Foundation has announced the launch of a new grant program, Core, which aims to support projects working to improve the Mina Protocol and invite builders and innovators to contribute to the network's continued success by fostering innovation. The core program focuses on high-priority development areas and aims to fund projects that push the boundaries of what's possible at Mina and explore new ideas and use cases. By participating in RFC discussions and submitting proposals, community members can not only contribute to shaping Mina's vision, but also receive funding to make it happen. Examples include token standards, zkOracles, data availability layers, new o1js features, and more.