Piteas

We’ve been waiting for this post for a long time — you truly honored us and gave us exactly what we were hoping for on an emotional level. Grateful beyond words.

Thanks, lord! 🥰💪

something big is cooking at Piteas 👨‍🍳

testing has officially started for a major upcoming upgrade, and this isn't just another router patch. almost every layer of the architecture is being pushed to a whole new level.

here's what's coming 👇

📍 better quotes, across more routes.
early bps benchmarks across 2,844 routes are showing serious improvements: 2,308 positive results against just 3 negative ones. both major and exotic routes were included. the numbers are speaking for themselves.

🚅 sub-second quoting is getting real.
a massive latency improvement is underway. p99 path-solving tests stayed within 2.4s, while fetch/mainnet simulations averaged just 891ms. less waiting. more execution.

🔆 a completely redesigned routing strategy.
routes can now split up to 5 ways, hop depth dynamically scales up to 5, and each hop can independently split into as many as 5 paths. more flexibility, deeper exploration, and a much wider search space for efficient execution.

🧠 server-side quoting, rebuilt.
a new server-side quote architecture introduces a different approach to computation. orchestration, routing, and transaction delivery now operate as independent layers. less coupling. more control. better scalability.

👾 AI is joining the routing game.
the experimental AI protocol, previously available in a limited form, is becoming an active part of the routing architecture. its modules will continuously feed improvements into the pathfinder. permissions remain intentionally limited for now, with further expansion planned over time.

🧮 real math. real execution.
everything is being tested at lab level using actual mathematical calculations, not imaginary outputs or scripted scenarios. current tests show 99.8% consistency at p90, with executable call data prepared for upcoming blocks rather than relying on hypothetical results. the same execution-first philosophy, now pushed even further.

🩻 more capacity for builders.

both public and enterprise APIs are getting significant upgrades in capacity, capabilities, and rate limits. better quotes. faster responses. stronger infrastructure.

⛓️ and here's the important part for existing integrations:
the initial rollout will preserve the current API parameters and router interfaces. no migration or integration changes will be required from existing partners. when the full transition is ready, playground environments and migration guides will be published in advance. the goal is to make upgrading a matter of minutes, not days.

and beyond the tech, one thing remains unchanged:

these are tough times, but backing down was never part of the plan.

Pulsechain is a legacy worth building on. the mission is to push it forward, build real infrastructure, and make sure Richard can look back at what this ecosystem has accomplished with pride.

that's what real conviction looks like. not just words, but code, execution, and relentless building.

and @RichardHeartWin, wherever you are, hopefully you'll be back soon. the comeback should be louder than the setback.

have a great weekend, everyone!

repackaging the same information everyone has known for days, just rewording it and calling it "latest updates" is absolute nonsense. please go farm engagement somewhere else.

there's still literally not a single piece of new information. i'm calling on everyone: if you genuinely want answers, the best approach is to reach out to the lawyers who defended Richard during his SEC case. he might still be represented by one of them, meaning that's where actual information could come from. according to The Block, they reportedly managed to contact one of those attorneys, David Kirk, but unfortunately no further details were shared. we don't have the connections or means to do this ourselves, but surely there are people in the community capable of taking the lead on this.

under normal circumstances, there should've been a clear legal decision by now: formal detention, release under judicial supervision (travel ban, etc.), provisional detention pending extradition, or outright release. in other words, he should've already appeared before a judge by now. but since the investigation is confidential and he's reportedly subject to an Interpol Red Notice, they could even be waiting for extradition documents from Finland. if that's the case, we might be looking at an 18-40 day process, meaning a possible outcome sometime between November 1-23.

we still suspect the lack of developments is related to the Interpol/Finland side of things, but none of this is official or confirmed. we're still working with assumptions, nothing more. knowing Richard's personality, he's probably the kind of guy who has a plan A, B and C for pretty much everything. but whether this particular situation was ever part of those plans is anyone's guess. again, pure speculation.

if you want actual information, please try contacting the lawyers who previously represented him in the SEC case and simply ask whether they have any updates. there's nothing illegal or inappropriate about asking.

regarding the situation 👇

the Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office has now issued an official statement about the case, but the confidentiality order is still in effect. we have some information, although all of it still needs to be verified.

- judging by the details, Interpol is also monitoring the investigation, and possible extradition to Finland is on the table. however, the initial investigation by local law enforcement needs to be completed first. this isn't a simple procedure.
- as you can see from the final paragraph of the chief prosecutor's statement, this looks more like an operation based on an international wanted notice rather than a domestic criminal investigation. of course, if there are additional details, they'll become clearer over time. our initial impression is that since there doesn't appear to be a locally committed offense, the next step would involve negotiations with the country requesting extradition.
- although this still needs confirmation, we believe Richard is in contact with his lawyers, which is important. they're the most reliable people to get actual official information from. in fact, the only truly accurate information will probably come from them, because most local reporting is just rushed, sensationalized content meant to generate headlines.

personal take: Trump and Erdoğan have good bilateral relations, and assuming there are no serious, non-pardonable criminal offenses involved, i believe an official request could be received favorably. however, the Finnish authorities' position is also extremely important here, since Finland was the country that requested the Interpol Red Notice in the first place. hopefully his lawyers are considering this angle too, so Richard Heart can properly defend himself against all these allegations back in his home country, as he should be able to.

once again, and i can't stress this enough: if you want actual official information, please try reaching out to his lawyers.

there’s so much absolute nonsense flying around right now. have you guys completely lost your minds?

we’re in touch with the guys of our team who lives in Turkey, and they’ve also tried getting information through local sources, but that’s simply not how things work here. there’s currently a confidentiality order on the investigation, and the only realistic way to get information is through Richard’s lawyers or an official statement to the press. the initial detention period is usually around 3-4 days, although in certain circumstances it can be extended to 7. eventually, though, a decision has to be made on whether to formally arrest him or release him.

from what we can tell, this detention appears to be part of a domestic investigation rather than an Interpol operation, but nothing is confirmed. some of you are taking a name found on a gun permit and making all kinds of ridiculous claims based on a name match. that’s just stupid. the name is extremely common, basically like John Doe. it could be the name Richard adopted if he obtained Turkish citizenship, or it could have absolutely nothing to do with him. we simply don't know.

looking at the photos published in the news, there are also indications that a woman and a little girl may have been living in the same house. a pink jacket, handwritten notes that look like someone practicing English, etc. but the guns? that part is still hard to make sense of.

anyway, we’re trying to get information about the case, but the confidentiality order makes everything much harder. so if you genuinely want answers, please try reaching out to his lawyers instead of inventing random theories. the attorneys who represented him in the SEC case might still be representing him. get facts, not theories!

we’ve seen dozens of similar operations in Turkey over the past year or two. there’s practically news about financial crime investigations every single day. what we don't know is exactly which category this particular case falls into.

also, let’s clear up a few things. i’ve seen people claiming that if Richard is a Turkish citizen, extradition would be impossible. that's not necessarily true. whether extradition happens can depend on the circumstances and discussions between the two governments. please stop taking a couple of legal provisions and presenting your interpretation as an absolute fact. there are plenty of real-world cases that show how complicated these things can be. seized materials are held as part of the investigation, and Turkey isn't quite the third-world country some of you seem to imagine. a few corrupt cops can't just walk away with the seized assets, nor can someone simply throw a few million dollars in bribes around and magically walk free. if we can find out the actual charges and details of the investigation, then we can start answering the real question: what happens next? he could face trial without being held in custody, be released under a travel ban while proceedings continue, be remanded in custody, or be released entirely.

the only thing that really hurts is knowing he was so close to us and we didn't even have a single line of communication with him. we're ready to do whatever we legally can to help, but we can't stand against the rule of law. if he's released pending trial and needs a place to stay around here, our doors are open. a home, a hotel, whatever he needs. we genuinely hope he's innocent and gets released.

so please, try contacting his lawyers for actual information, or seek assistance through the US consulate in Turkey. unfortunately, the confidentiality order on the case means there's very little we can do from here right now.

we’ll do our best to stay updated.