Vitalik Buterin and Nicolas Consigny presented new progress on Kohaku, a privacy framework, at the EthCC conference, emphasizing the capabilities of integrating the network layer, the hardware layer, and light clients. By directly integrating the Helios light client into a wallet SDK, Kohaku enables user self-verification, protects privacy, and introduces an automated privacy routing mechanism, improving privacy and security within the Ethereum ecosystem.

The decentralized AI video platform HPVideo has completed a $3 million strategic financing round, led by Helios Prime Capital. The funds will be used for product development and infrastructure expansion. The platform is based on the BNB Chain and supports low-cost AI video generation without the need to sign up, targeting application scenarios for creators and developers.

PANews December 11 News, according to Chainwire, Layer 1 public chain Helios, which focuses on multi-chain ETFs and on-chain investment portfolio strategies, announced that it has secured a committed investment of $15 million from Bolts Capital. The funds will be provided in phases through token subscription, with a focus on supporting Helios's mainnet launch, TGE, early liquidity provision, developer incentive programs, and more. Helios is committed to building the first blockchain architecture that natively supports ETF structures, automated asset allocation, and cross-chain execution.