In August, significant developments were reported across major blockchain networks. Bitcoin faced the "OP_RETURN War," a debate over the use of the OP_RETURN function for storing arbitrary data on the blockchain. Meanwhile, Ethereum prepared for its upcoming Glamsterdam upgrade, aiming to enhance network efficiency and scalability. Solana introduced the Alpenglow consensus proposal, which seeks to improve network performance and security. BNB Chain announced an upgrade to its Kickstart program, designed to foster innovation and support new projects. Additionally, Apple addressed a critical zero-day vulnerability, CVE-2025-43300, in its ImageIO framework, highlighting ongoing security challenges in the tech industry.