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Why Cartesi Is the Execution Layer DeFi Has Been Waiting For

Tech/Apr 7, 2026

While DeFi has achieved remarkable things, it has reached a structural ceiling within the EVM’s limited environment. Cartesi removes this constraint with a RISC-V-based VM that boots a full Linux OS, enabling developers to use battle-tested libraries in Python, Rust, or C++. By providing dedicated compute per dApp, Cartesi delivers the rigorous infrastructure required to finally bring real-world financial complexity verifiably onchain.

Written By Marketing Unit

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Newsletter/Mar 27, 2026

Cartesi Ecosystem Updates - March 2026

March closed out Q1 2026 with a clear through-line: driving infrastructure to production-readiness. From the release of Rollups Node v2.0.0-alpha.10, to a refined CLI and a more reliable bond refund process for the PRT fraud-proof system, the focus remained on builder reliability. Between the wrap-up of the deep-dive DeFi video series and the launch of live demos, we continue to prove that if it runs on Linux, it can run onchain, and Cartesi is delivering the rigorous tools needed to realize the true potential of DeFi.

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Newsletter/Feb 27, 2026

Cartesi Ecosystem Updates - February 2026

February was short but meaningful with relentless technical execution. From the launch of Rollups Contracts 2.2.0, which introduced a "fast-sync" mechanism for nodes, to a refined CLI that allows for local Mainnet forking, the focus remained on developer convenience. Between deep dives into the future of DeFi execution and celebrating the Lunar New Year with our global community, this past month proved that while market trends come and go, our commitment to building the only Linux-based computation layer remains the constant.

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Newsletter/Jan 30, 2026

Cartesi Ecosystem Updates - January 2026

January saw many penguins chasing new trends, but Cartesi’s penguin stayed the course. With Linux at its core and a now permissionless fraud-proof system reinforcing years of work, Cartesi entered the year with radical focus. Dive into the monthly recap to explore Rollups SDK advances, CLI refinements, and ecosystem milestones across tech, education, media highlights, and community moments, as the first month of 2026 set a strong tone for what’s ahead.

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