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Ethereum's ENS Identity System Picks Consensys' Tech for Its Layer-2
17.12.2024
The Ethereum Name Service's forthcoming Namechain will be based on Linea, a zero-knowledge rollup
DeFi TVL nears 2021 highs on liquid restaking, Bitcoin L2s
9.12.2024
Total value locked on decentralized finance protocols is up nearly 150% so far this year
DeFi TVL nears 2021 highs on liquid restaking, Bitcoin L2s
9.12.2024
Total value locked on decentralized finance protocols is up nearly 150% so far this year
Layer-2 networks need decentralized sequencers — Metis co-founder
7.12.2024
According to data from L2 Beat, there are 118 layer-2 scaling solutions listed for the Ethereum network as of December 2024
Everyone Wants a Piece of the Bitcoin Pie, Now the AI Bots Are Coming for It Too
5.12.2024
AI-focused Ethereum layer-2 Mode is the latest network to bridge to Bitcoin in an attempt to get access to deep wells of liquidity held in BTC
Ethereum layer-2 volumes rose by 70%— Will they eclipse Solana
29.11.2024
A notable surge in activity puts analysts’ eyes back on Ethereum. Can the Ethereum network catch up to and surpass Solana?
Ethereum L2s surpass record $51B TVL after 205% yearly growth
28.11.2024
Layer 2s could be “cannibalistic” for Ether’s price potential, despite their scalability benefits, according to industry watchers
Starknet Unveils Phase 1 of Staking Initiative, Paving the Way for Decentralization on Ethereum Layer 2
27.11.2024
Starknet has officially launched Phase 1 of its staking initiative on the mainnet, marking a milestone in its journey toward full decentralization as the first major Ethereum Layer 2 rollup to implement a staking mechanism directly on L2. This initiative allows holders of STRK tokens to stake their...
Ethereum Blob Usage Explodes as Traders Rush to Layer 2 Solutions
26.11.2024
Ethereum has seen a surge in blob usage, averaging over 21,000 blobs this month, matching March's record activity.The Dencun upgrade allows Layer 2 solutions to efficiently bundle transactions and post them to Ethereum.Blob fees spiked, leading to the burning of over 166 ETH worth $560,000 in...
Crypto Staking Goes Live on Starknet in First for Ethereum L2 Blockchains
25.11.2024
Starknet has become the first major layer-2 rollup on top of Ethereum to let users earn money by staking their tokens.Anyone who has at least 20,000 STRK tokens (roughly $12,000 at recent prices) can pledge the asset as collateral and earn rewards for validating transactions. Users with less than...
Ethereum Layer-2 Teams Welcome Proposal to Overhaul Blockchain
21.11.2024
Far from making zero-knowledge rollups obsolete, the Beam Chain would make them work better, says Polygon. zkSync builder Matter Labs is also bullish
$47B in BTC may flow into Bitcoin L2s by 2030 — Galaxy Research
21.11.2024
Galaxy Research data revealed that $174 million had been invested in Bitcoin layer-2s between January and September.
Bitfinity Network launches Bitcoin L2 with $12M backing
19.11.2024
Bitfinity Network secures $12M to bring EVM compatibility and expanded DeFi functionality to Bitcoin using ICP’s Chain Fusion
Aave Gauges Community Interest for Expansion to Bitcoin Layer 2 Spiderchain
15.11.2024
The potential deployment on a Bitcoin layer-2 by the largest DeFi lending protocol highlights the appetite for harnessing the original blockchain for purposes that are commonplace elsewhere in the crypto ecosystem
Ethereum Layer-2 Project Starknet to Roll Out Staking Feature Later This Month
12.11.2024
StarkWare, the main developer firm behind Starknet, had shared in July that it would introduce a proposal for staking on the blockchain, but had not previously fixed the date of the rollout
Nansen Expands to Bitcoin Layer 2, Will Provide Analytics for Bitlayer
11.11.2024
Nansen aims to pave the way for more efficient decision-making in the Bitcoin layer 2s empowered by the deeper insights its data and analytics provide
Nansen scales analytics beyond Ethereum with Bitcoin L2 integration
11.11.2024
By supporting Bitlayer, Nansen plans to build the foundation for deeper BTC L2 insights and more efficient decision-making
ENS Domains Unveils Namechain: A Layer 2 Solution for the Ethereum Ecosystem
11.11.2024
ENS Domains has announced the launch of Namechain, a purpose-built Layer 2 solution that marks a significant evolution in the Ethereum Name Service (ENS) ecosystem. This development is part of the broader ENS v2 initiative, aimed at reducing costs and enhancing performance for users. The team hopes...
ENS token rises 10% as ENS Labs announces ‘Namechain’ Ethereum L2
11.11.2024
The new Ethereum layer 2, Namechain, will make it easier to register names, update records and manage decentralized websites
Ethereum's ENS Identity System Set to Launch Own Layer-2 Blockchain
11.11.2024
Namechain, as the layer-2 blockcain is called, will use a zero-knowledge rollup for scaling and is likely to go live around the end of 2025