# Reef Monthly Recap – January 2025 By [Reef Chain News](https://blog.reef.io) · 2025-02-14 --- January was a busy and productive month for Reef, marked by significant milestones, continued development efforts, and strategic partnerships. Here’s a recap of everything that happened: ### **Roadmap and Exchange Engagements** [![User Avatar](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/4a5fb8672ec8a9841cd10471e20f4c5f.jpg)](https://twitter.com/Reef_Chain) [🐠 Reef](https://twitter.com/Reef_Chain) [@Reef\_Chain](https://twitter.com/Reef_Chain) [![Twitter Logo](https://paragraph.xyz/editor/twitter/logo.png)](https://twitter.com/Reef_Chain/status/1881403283312722197) The Reef 2025 Roadmap is here! A MetaMask Snap plugin, overhauled mobile experience, a launchpad, and AI are all coming to Reef Chain this year. Get all the details below ![👇](https://abs-0.twimg.com/emoji/v2/72x72/1f447.png) [ ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/55a53b9d75da1c5d450fd4cf5b6340d7.jpg) blog.reef.io The Reef 2025 Roadmap is Here ----------------------------- The year 2025 marks an exciting period of growth and development for Reef. Our roadmap builds on the solid foundation laid in 2024 and focuses on practical, achievable milestones that will take the... ](https://t.co/pyiB9pYwKJ) [![Like Icon](https://paragraph.xyz/editor/twitter/heart.png) 498](https://twitter.com/Reef_Chain/status/1881403283312722197)[ 18:07 • 20 Jan 2025 ](https://twitter.com/Reef_Chain/status/1881403283312722197) * The [Reef 2025 roadmap](https://blog.reef.io/the-reef-2025-roadmap-is-here) was published. * Extensive discussions occurred with multiple CEXs about supporting Reef Chain and listing REEF. * Contacted 14+ CEXs about transitioning to REEF-REEF. * ~502MM REEF minted to support swaps with CEXs. * Token swaps were initiated with CEXs, including a ~15M REEF-REEF to CEX transaction, awaiting a REEF-ETH swap for burning. * Successfully facilitated REEF-ETH conversions, ensuring a smooth transition for partners and CEXs. * Updated the Reef website to reflect CEXs supporting Reef Chain. * Meetings with a new CEX for a potential listing, and a contract review are underway. * Continued efforts to push existing CEXs to migrate to Reef Chain. ### **Partnerships and NFT Initiatives** [![User Avatar](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/8ddac4ce18e6ba756de74658d28654c3.jpg)](https://twitter.com/sqwid_app) [Sqwid NFT Marketplace 🦑](https://twitter.com/sqwid_app) [@sqwid\_app](https://twitter.com/sqwid_app) [![Twitter Logo](https://paragraph.xyz/editor/twitter/logo.png)](https://twitter.com/sqwid_app/status/1886763345258152080) Over the past month, we’ve partnered with [@TrueStarsMedia](https://twitter.com/TrueStarsMedia) to spotlight three incredible artists ![🎨](https://abs-0.twimg.com/emoji/v2/72x72/1f3a8.png) [@RainbowMosho](https://twitter.com/RainbowMosho), [@TeresaMelvinart](https://twitter.com/TeresaMelvinart), & [@Ferboccard](https://twitter.com/Ferboccard) Now, for the final interview in our Illuminating Emerging Artists series, we’re turning the spotlight on True Stars![⭐️](https://abs-0.twimg.com/emoji/v2/72x72/2b50.png) ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/cbc481767b17e16c05bcb23a96fb0249.jpg) [![Like Icon](https://paragraph.xyz/editor/twitter/heart.png) 175](https://twitter.com/sqwid_app/status/1886763345258152080)[ 13:06 • 4 Feb 2025 ](https://twitter.com/sqwid_app/status/1886763345258152080) * The [Reef x True Stars partnership](https://sqwid-spotlight-artists-collectors-news.ghost.io/unlocking-creativity-sqwid-partners-with-true-stars-to-showcase-unique-nft-artists/) saw significant progress, with multiple Sqwid partnership NFTs minted and sold. * Final True Stars x Sqwid NFT was minted, concluding this successful collaboration. * Hosted 3 [Spaces on Sqwid X](https://x.com/sqwid_app) with the emerging artists to engage the community, and a final Space with True Stars, Sqwid's NFT partner. ### **Development Updates** [![User Avatar](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/d701e633cb0d3ab9ede98a410acafc64.jpg)](https://twitter.com/Reef_Chain) [🐠 Reef](https://twitter.com/Reef_Chain) [@Reef\_Chain](https://twitter.com/Reef_Chain) [![Twitter Logo](https://paragraph.xyz/editor/twitter/logo.png)](https://twitter.com/Reef_Chain/status/1881043864448118938) Just a little preview of which ETH/BSC wallets you’ll be able to connect to Reef bridge. On the Reef side you’ll be able to use the Reef browser extension and Reef Chain Wallet. [![User Avatar](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/078fa590665f0b7a051ae5b2cfa541f8.jpg)](https://twitter.com/VIA_Labs) [VIA Labs](https://twitter.com/VIA_Labs) [@VIA\_Labs](https://twitter.com/VIA_Labs) [![Twitter Logo](https://paragraph.xyz/editor/twitter/logo.png)](https://twitter.com/VIA_Labs/status/1879622750094201149) All wallets listed here \*should\* be compatible! ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/979e5a0ff6bbc7600bb35dd78227ff98.png) [![Like Icon](https://paragraph.xyz/editor/twitter/heart.png) 108](https://twitter.com/Reef_Chain/status/1881043864448118938)[ 18:19 • 19 Jan 2025 ](https://twitter.com/Reef_Chain/status/1881043864448118938) * Orcanize development continued, with an admin console now available. * The [MetaMask Snap process](https://github.com/MetaMask/snaps-skunkworks) moved forward, finalizing publication criteria fulfillment. * Work continued on Reef’s mobile app, including bug fixes and developer hiring efforts. * Identified and started addressing a major bug in Reef Chain Wallet on Android. * Continued building a DevRel AI agent to enhance developer support. * Tested the Reef bridge on mainnet, advancing interoperability efforts. * Meetings held with developers for Reef’s Shopify app and mobile development. * The 1000 Nominator Challenge concluded successfully, with the winner receiving their reward. * Participated in [Web3 Global Media](https://twitter.com/Web3GlobalMedia) and [EikoZone](https://twitter.com/EikoZone) X Spaces to engage the broader Web3 community. ### **Strategic Growth & Operations** [![User Avatar](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/9a6d669aa42fcc1b96e81dd8171d6058.jpg)](https://twitter.com/Reef_Chain) [🐠 Reef](https://twitter.com/Reef_Chain) [@Reef\_Chain](https://twitter.com/Reef_Chain) [![Twitter Logo](https://paragraph.xyz/editor/twitter/logo.png)](https://twitter.com/Reef_Chain/status/1879263978179993809) In preparation for the launch of the bridge, built by [@VIA\_Labs](https://twitter.com/VIA_Labs), a small test mint of 1000 REEF was completed today. Proof: [reefscan.com/block/0x9ceb62…](https://t.co/mLFkjSlqiS) We are moving forward with testing the bridge on mainnet, and will proceed with launch as soon as it’s ready! ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/a1aefed2cdcdf2a4518e97a7def37746.jpg) [![Like Icon](https://paragraph.xyz/editor/twitter/heart.png) 142](https://twitter.com/Reef_Chain/status/1879263978179993809)[ 20:27 • 14 Jan 2025 ](https://twitter.com/Reef_Chain/status/1879263978179993809) * Initiated talks with a KYC-less swapping platform to re-enable REEF-REEF trading. * Met with a BTC swapping platform team to explore native REEF-BTC swaps. * Made a milestone payment to [VIA Labs](https://vialabs.io/), ensuring smooth project progress. * 7 mobile developer interviews scheduled for the upcoming weeks. * Deployed a new testnet, designed to be more decentralized than ever before. * Added lilAI to Telegram to combat spam and scammers. * * * ### Looking Ahead With the Reef roadmap now public, CEX partnerships expanding, and multiple development initiatives in progress, 2025 is shaping up to be a strong year. Key focus areas will include finalizing exchange transitions to Reef Chain, furthering app development, and continuing to enhance user and developer experiences. Join us on the journey, [follow Reef Chain on X](https://x.com/Reef_Chain) or join our [global Telegram group](https://t.me/reefchain). --- *Originally published on [Reef Chain News](https://blog.reef.io/reef-monthly-recap-january-2025)*