May Progress Update: Legacy Connector Traction, New Tech Whitepaper, and an honored invitation to CONF3RENCE 2026

Investor & Community Newsletter - May 2026

May has been a month of momentum. The work shipped in Q1 is now translating into real adoption signals, deeper technical clarity, and new platforms on which to share the edeXa vision. Here is a structured update on where we are and what is coming next.

1. Mainnet Upgraded to v2 Infrastructure - Two Paths, One Chain

We have successfully upgraded the edeXa Mainnet to the v2 Infrastructure. With this milestone, edeXa is now officially a hybrid Layer 1 that natively supports two distinct builder experiences on the same chain:

• For developers - EVM, with gas. The standard Web3 path. Deploy Solidity contracts, pay gas in EDX, and ship exactly the way every EVM developer already knows.
• For enterprises - Gasless, via the edeXa Relay. Onboard users with zero crypto and zero gas. An enterprise-grade relayer handles settlement in the background through the EDX Connector, delivering a frictionless UX with no wallet pop-ups.

Same chain. Same security. Two completely different experiences depending on who is building. This unlocks Web3-native teams and traditional enterprises in parallel - without forcing either side to compromise.

2. Legacy Connector - Strong Early Feedback

Since going live, the Legacy Connector has been received exceptionally well by enterprise pilots and integration partners. The zero-disruption approach is resonating with teams that previously considered blockchain integration too invasive to justify.

• Multiple enterprise pilots actively running against production endpoints
• Average integration time measured in days, not months
• Positive feedback on stability, predictability, and operational simplicity
• Growing interest from system integrators and middleware vendors

This validates a core thesis: enterprises do not want to replace what works - they want to extend it with verifiable trust. The Legacy Connector is becoming the most requested entry point into the edeXa stack.

3. New Technical Whitepaper - Version 2026.1

We have released the updated edeXa Technical Whitepaper (v2026.1), covering the full hybrid Layer 1 architecture, HybridX execution layer, BaaS Intelligence Engine, anchor settlement model, and the formal runtime topology used for enterprise deployments.

The new edition introduces:

• Formal deployment model and BFT tolerance bounds
• Amortized anchor cost analysis
• Pseudocode for the sidechain deployment lifecycle
• Updated tokenomics and validator economics
• Security invariants for verifiable state anchoring

The whitepaper is available directly in the portal - no PDF download required - and is structured for both technical reviewers and enterprise decision makers.

4. CONF3RENCE 2026 - edeXa honored to be invited to Dortmund

edeXa is honored to have been invited to CONF3RENCE 2026 taking place on 15 and 16 September 2026 at Kokerei Hansa in Dortmund Germany.

CONF3RENCE brings together leaders from traditional industries with innovators across Web3 blockchain AI and emerging technologies. The 2026 edition is designed around the connection between deep technology and real world adoption with a strong focus on enterprise innovation partnerships and the technologies shaping the next generation of business. The event brings together more than 200 speakers and 150 partners with 82% of its audience representing C level decision makers.

For edeXa the invitation represents an opportunity to connect with an ecosystem that closely aligns with our focus on bringing blockchain infrastructure into real business environments. The event's emphasis on moving beyond technology concepts toward real world adoption makes it particularly relevant for enterprise blockchain and the continued development of business focused Web3 solutions.

The invitation also opens the door to meaningful conversations with innovators investors technology leaders and enterprises shaping the future of digital infrastructure. CONF3RENCE 2026 provides a strong platform for exchanging ideas exploring potential collaborations and building relationships across the wider European technology ecosystem.

5. Network & Infrastructure Health

The main network continues to operate with high stability following the Infrastructure 2.0 milestones. Throughput is trending upward month over month, with no critical incidents in May to date.

• Continued production uptime across core services
• Lower average anchor settlement latency
• Improved validator coordination under load
• Expanded monitoring and observability tooling

6. Ecosystem & Developer Activity

Developer activity around the BaaS Intelligence Engine and HybridX templates is picking up. The simplified node setup flow is reducing onboarding friction for new teams evaluating the stack.

• More pre-configured Besu + HybridX templates available
• Refreshed integration documentation
• New examples covering off-chain to on-chain bridging patterns
• Growing interest from independent builders and university research groups

7. What Is Coming Next

Looking into June and the summer, the focus will be on:

• Scaling Legacy Connector deployments to additional enterprise pilots
• Publishing a dedicated case study series with early adopters
• Expanding validator participation and decentralization metrics
• Confirming additional 2026 conference and roadshow stops
• Releasing improved developer tooling around HybridX proof generation

Closing Note

May confirms a pattern we have been working toward for a long time: the technology is stable, the integration story is resonating, and the right rooms are starting to open up. The next phase is about depth - deeper deployments, deeper partnerships, and deeper presence in the conversations shaping enterprise Web3.

Thank you, as always, for your continued trust and support.

The edeXa team