Q1 2025 Wrap-Up: Covalent Drives Adoption Through Verifiable Data, AI-Ready Tools, and Multichain Growth
A look back at Q1 2025: Google Cloud launch, AI Agent SDK v2, governance updates, major integrations, new listings, and more.
TL;DR
Q1 2025 was a quarter of momentum, real-world adoption, and deepening traction for Covalent. Key highlights:
GoldRush APIs now live on Google Cloud Marketplace
Governance proposal to increase staking max multiplier to 45x
Release of AI Agent SDK v2: The Zero-Employee Enterprise
New chain integrations with Berachain, Monad, and Unichain
… and so much more
Introduction
Q1 2025 was a quarter of execution with visible results. As the demand for verifiable onchain data and AI-ready infrastructure continues to grow, Covalent remained focused on delivering meaningful value to developers, networks, and enterprise users.
From launching on the Google Cloud Marketplace to enabling a new wave of autonomous agents and integrating with high-growth ecosystems like Berachain and Monad, this quarter underscored Covalent’s role as the backbone for reliable and scalable data infrastructure.
Let’s dive in 👇
🚀 Launching on Google Cloud Marketplace
We started the year off strong in January with our GoldRush API officially launched on the Google Cloud Marketplace, bringing structured blockchain data directly to developers building in traditional cloud environments.
This expands access to onchain data for Web2 developers, opens up new channels for enterprise adoption, and reinforces Covalent’s position as the largest reservoir of structured, verifiable data for blockchains.
🤖 AI Agent SDK v0.2.0: The Zero-Employee Enterprise
In Q1, we released a major update to the AI Agent SDK, introducing a new paradigm: the Zero-Employee Enterprise (ZEE), which is a new model where AI agents handle complex, onchain workflows autonomously.
What’s new in SDK v0.2.0:
Rebuilt with a crypto-first architecture
Chain-of-Thought (CoT) reasoning for multi-step autonomous execution
Plain English interface for composing workflows and transactions
DeFi, DAO, and cross-chain automation support
Publicly available on GitHub and npm for devs to build and ship fast
Read about it in our blog here.
🏛️ Governance Proposal: Raising the Max Multiplier
A key governance proposal passed this quarter, increasing the staking max multiplier to 45x, a move designed to meet growing delegation demand and support validator incentives.
Key benefits include:
Expanded staking capacity for CXT holders
Enabling the onboarding of more Block Specimen Producers (BSPs)
Strengthening decentralization and long-term network health
By expanding participation and strengthening incentives, we're building a more robust and sustainable ecosystem.
🤝 Key Integrations: Berachain, Monad, and Unichain
Covalent expanded its multichain support with three high-growth ecosystems:
Berachain Mainnet: A DeFi-native L1 using a proof-of-liquidity model. Covalent now powers real-time and historical data for Berachain-native dApps and tools.
Monad Testnet: A high-performance EVM chain optimized for parallel execution. Covalent supports developers building on Monad with structured contract and transaction data.
Unichain Mainnet: A L2 solution enhancing DeFi through faster transactions and improved interoperability. Covalent enables seamless data access for wallets, tokens, and contracts on Unichain.
These integrations reinforce Covalent’s position as the go-to data layer for the next wave of performant, developer-friendly chains.
💥 Exchange Listing: Covalent on Bitstamp
In Q1, CXT was listed on Bitstamp, one of Europe’s most established and trusted exchanges. The listing includes a direct EUR trading pair, making it easier for users across Europe to access and participate in the Covalent ecosystem.
Check it out here.
🏗️ Supporting Builders: AI Agent SDK at ETHGlobal
At ETHGlobal, we sponsored a $5,000 prize pool to support projects building with or contributing to the AI Agent SDK.
Winning projects pushed the boundaries of decentralized AI agents, and showcased real-world potential for the Zero-Employee Enterprise model.
🎮 Launch of GoldRush Enhanced Spam Token Filtering
GoldRush launched an open-source, multichain enhanced spam list for NFTs and ERC20s across Ethereum, Base, Polygon, Optimism, BSC, and Gnosis. Available via npm and the API, this weekly-updated list helps wallets, explorers, and infra teams block scam tokens in real time.
Get all the details on the announcement here.
Dive into the docs here.
⚙️ More GoldRush Updates
Besides the main updates, GoldRush shipped several performance-focused upgrades in Q1 to help developers build faster and smarter with onchain data:
Faster Token Holders API: Snapshot-based responses (updated every 30 minutes) now return faster results for the top 100 tokens per foundational chain.
DEX Pool Spot Prices: Added support for Uniswap V2/V3 and their forks across all foundational chains for more accurate pricing.
Check out our Dune Dashboard for more details here.
🎙️ AI Frontiers Series: Chatting with Founders Shaping the Future of AI
We launched the AI Frontiers Series, a founder AMA spotlighting teams building at the intersection of AI and blockchain. Check out the list of guests we had:
Looking forward to even more exciting discussions in the months ahead!
📰 In the Press
Catch up on the latest Covalent features and industry trends through our recently published articles:
Decrypt on the Google Cloud API launch
BeInCrypto feature with Ganesh on the intersection of AI and Web3
Messari spotlight on Covalent’s data engine in its research coverage
Wrapping Up
From enterprise adoption and AI infrastructure expansion to governance updates and meaningful integrations, Q1 was a quarter of real-world execution.
As we move into Q2, we remain focused on scaling access to structured data, deepening AI partnerships, and delivering the infrastructure layer powering tomorrow’s most ambitious applications.
