The October Developer Highlights are here! Discover Batch Transactions (HIP-551), the new Hiero CLI, and key updates like HIP-1299 (Dynamic Node Accounts), HIP-1127 (Unified Transaction Records), and HIP-1261 (Simple Fees). Plus, explore new guides on the Hedera Agent Kit and wallet connectivity.

The UK’s new Wholesale Financial Markets Digital Strategy lays out a confident vision for the future of financial infrastructure. It confirms that technologies like distributed ledger networks and artificial intelligence are no longer side experiments, but integral to how UK markets will evolve. Released the same week that the U.S. Congress advanced major crypto legislation, the announcement also reflects a growing global consensus on the need to modernize financial systems.

Hedera will deprecate the Alpha State Proof (ASP) feature, an experimental method for cryptographically verifying transactions. Developers should prepare for two brownouts on December 2, 2025, and January 6, 2026, before the permanent shutdown on February 10, 2026. All ASP dependencies must be removed or refactored before this date.

Discover how to connect wallets on Hedera using Reown AppKit and Hedera Wallet Connect. Learn when to use EVM-style (eip155) or native Hedera (hedera) flows to enable smooth authentication, signing, and on-chain actions, whether you’re building cross-chain dApps or leveraging native Hedera services like HTS and HCS.

Hedera is proud to participate in the DLT Innovation Challenge, an initiative launched by the Bank of England in collaboration with the Bank for International Settlements Innovation Hub (BISIH) London Centre. This challenge explores how wholesale central bank money could be transacted and settled on external programmable ledgers not operated by the Bank.

Throughout Q3 2025, Hedera engaged in more than 24 events across 18 cities across the globe. From conferences and side events to meetups and hackathons, Hedera’s activities showcased advancements in tokenization, payments, AI, and sustainability driving the digital economy forward.

Batch Transactions on Hedera transform how developers build decentralized applications by bringing enterprise-grade transaction composability to native network services. This capability unlocks sophisticated workflows previously requiring smart contracts, positioning Hedera as the platform of choice for applications demanding both transactional integrity and performance at scale.

This month’s Hedera Highlights brings major news: Hedera joins the Wyoming State Stablecoin as its only new network, and HashSphere is selected for a QFC Islamic finance pilot. Project Hiero turns one, Hashgraph launches HEAT, and the Hedera Foundation announces new collaborations. The Hedera Hackathon also wraps up with its winners revealed.

The September Developer Highlights are here! Explore what’s new in AI Studio, making it easier than ever to build and deploy AI agents on Hedera. You can now register for the Hello Future: Ascension Hackathon, launching November 3rd. Plus, catch the latest Technical Community Call with deep dives into Blockstreams, Blocknodes, and TSS.