2026-01-14 02:26:24

You really can't imagine it. The Terra Classic (LUNC chain), which once caused a frenzy in the crypto community due to the "death spiral," has now come back to life thanks to the SDK 53 upgrade. Just when everyone was about to write it off as a "zombie chain," this move is a textbook-level turnaround. It's not just a minor patch; it directly connects the chain to the Cosmos ecosystem—its ambitions are far from limited to this.

First, the key point: the most impressive aspect of this upgrade isn't just the phrase "Cosmos compatibility." Anyone who has been in the crypto space for years knows that this is the most strategically significant step for LUNC since its collapse in 2022. So, what exactly happened? After SDK 53 went live, LUNC and USTC achieved "comprehensive adaptation" to the Cosmos ecosystem, focusing on two main things.

One is the integration of IBC-Wasm, which has finally moved from concept to reality. Honestly, LUNC used to operate mostly independently, with assets and applications confined within its own domain; the external ecosystem was like strangers to it. But that's no longer the case. After the upgrade, it can directly connect to Cosmos's cross-chain protocols. LUNC and USTC can now freely circulate among dozens of chains within the Cosmos ecosystem (almost like connecting the crypto world with a high-speed highway network), and it can even support cross-chain smart contract calls—meaning DApps on Cosmos can now directly drive applications and assets within the LUNC ecosystem.

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WhaleWatcher

· 15h ago

Wait, is LUNC really coming back to life? I thought it was beyond saving already.

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ExpectationFarmer

· 15h ago

LUNC is about to turn the tide again; it seems it's not that easy to die after all.

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GateUser-bd883c58

· 15h ago

I never thought LUNC could turn around like this. The once abandoned project is now able to connect to Cosmos. Wait, if this IBC-Wasm really gets running smoothly, will LUNC's liquidity problem finally be solved? It sounds good, but can it really be used? Or will it just be another pump and dump? Who cares about the SDK upgrade? The key is whether it will be dumped again. If this time it can truly connect to dozens of chains in Cosmos, it seems promising. LUNC is still alive, so my holdings aren't completely wasted, haha. The zombie chain comeback story is happening again, just the old routine, right? Before getting too excited, let's wait for it to land before talking. Don't just hype concepts again. I've heard too many cross-chain stories. Can LUNC really revive itself through this? Directly connecting to the Cosmos protocol? That really depends on how it's executed; otherwise, it's just empty talk.

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ChainWanderingPoet

· 15h ago

Really, LUNC can still survive? I thought it was already dead and gone. But I'm just afraid it will be a flash in the pan again. How long can the connection with Cosmos last? Bet on a new start; anyway, it's already died once. The SDK upgrade sounds impressive, but we'll see if anyone buys it later. Feels like we're about to be harvested again; history loves to repeat itself.

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