Flow has launched the Forte and Crescendo upgrades to boost scalability, interoperability, and developer accessibility. These upgrades introduce EVM equivalence, cutting memory usage by 40% and allowing Ethereum-based smart contracts to operate on Flow with minimal changes. Flow's architecture, which uses five specialized node types, also mitigates MEV risks. Injective Protocol is enhancing its cross-chain capabilities through new integrations and partnerships, achieving daily transaction volumes of over 5 million and more than 313 million on-chain activities. Balanced and Ethena have integrated with Injective to expand cross-chain DeFi, benefiting from its low fees and rapid finality.