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# 1st Bi-Weekly Report of October 2026

October 11, 2026

### Mainnet Performance

* **Validator Nodes:** 100
* **Miner Nodes:** 1,066
* **Net Change in Wallets:** +43

### Project Updates

#### 1. New EVM Chain Trial Run and Core Functionality Validation

**Foundational On-Chain Security Enhancements**

* Introduced access control mechanisms for critical smart contracts.
* Implemented contract pause and exception-handling mechanisms.
* Enhanced node operational status monitoring.
* Established logging modules for critical transactions and anomalous behaviour.

#### 2. On-Chain BioData Registration Mechanism

**Enhancements to Data Privacy Architecture**

* Raw data, including EEG, HRV, and SpO₂, is not uploaded directly to the blockchain by default.
* Established the foundational workflow for data asset registration:**Raw Data → Encryption → Hash → On-Chain Registry**
* Developed the foundation for permission interfaces to support future user authorization, research access, and AI model training.

#### 3. Other Updates  <br>