Hey folks, if you're into the wild world of blockchain and crypto, you've probably heard of Pyth Network—the powerhouse oracle that's all about delivering real-time, institutional-grade price data across hundreds of chains. Oracles, in simple terms, are like the messengers that fetch off-chain data (like stock prices or crypto rates) and bring it on-chain so smart contracts can use it reliably. Pyth stands out because it's fast, accurate, and backed by major financial players.

This week, the Pyth Eco account dropped their latest ecosystem recap on X (formerly Twitter), hosted by Pepito, the Marketing Lead at Pyth Network. It's a quick video breakdown of the big moves in the Pyth universe for the week ending November 9, 2025. If you've been out touching grass instead of scrolling crypto Twitter, no worries—I've got you covered with the highlights. Check out the original thread here for the full vibe.

TradeXYZ Crushing It on HIP-3

First up, TradeXYZ is making waves on Hyperliquid's HIP-3 protocol. HIP-3 is Hyperliquid's framework for deploying custom markets, and TradeXYZ's debut market, XYZ100, has already racked up a whopping $1.3 billion in trading volume in just its first three weeks on mainnet. That's a clear sign that traders are hungry for Real-World Assets (RWAs)—think tokenized versions of traditional assets like stocks or commodities—right on Hyperliquid.

Of course, this is all powered by Pyth's oracles, ensuring those prices are spot-on and secure. If you're curious about how Pyth supports HIP-3 deployers, they've got solid resources, including a deep-dive article by Eddie on the custom Pyth relayer. It's tech that lets builders create tailored price feeds without compromising on speed or reliability.

Monad Mainnet: The Wait Is Almost Over

Big news for the layer-1 fans: Monad's mainnet is finally launching on November 24, 2025, after over three years of building. Monad is an EVM-compatible blockchain designed for high performance, aiming to handle thousands of transactions per second—perfect for DeFi apps and games.

Pyth is jumping in day one, deploying their oracles to provide institutional-grade data and secure randomness (that's the tech that ensures fair, tamper-proof random number generation for things like lotteries or NFT mints). They'll even have a price feed for MON, Monad's native token, live within minutes of trading starting. This means developers on Monad can build with confidence, knowing they've got reliable data feeds backing them up.

Donut's AI Trading Browser: Game-Changer for Retail Traders

Remember Homer Simpson's love for donuts? Well, this Donut is even sweeter for crypto traders. The team just raised $22 million to develop an AI-powered trading browser that lets users monitor markets, analyze charts, and execute trades around the clock—all automated and on-chain.

It's aimed at retail traders, making sophisticated tools accessible without needing to be a pro. And yep, it's powered by Pyth for those crucial price updates. This could be huge for meme token enthusiasts, as quick, accurate data is key when riding those volatile pumps.

Fresh Price Feeds Amid the Chaos

Even with all the buzz around oracle glitches, stablecoin depegs, and DeFi exploits lately, Pyth keeps delivering. This week, they rolled out several highly requested price feeds to support builders across over 100 chains:

• ORE from Limitless
• SEDA
• Digital asset treasuries like MSTR (MicroStrategy), STKE (Soul Strategies), SBET (Sharplink), and more

These feeds are essential for everything from perp trading to yield farming, and they're particularly useful in the meme token space where prices can swing wildly. Pyth's reliability helps prevent those costly manipulations that plague other oracles.

Wrapping it up, Pepito signs off with a reminder: "It's just price feeds." But in the Pyth ecosystem, those feeds are the backbone of a thriving DeFi landscape. If you're trading meme tokens or building on blockchain, keeping an eye on Pyth could give you that edge.

Stay tuned for next week's recap—who knows what Pyth will cook up next? If this got you pumped, dive deeper into our knowledge base on meme tokens and how oracles like Pyth fuel their ecosystems.