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The Munchables Hack Is Way Worse Than It Seems
27.3.2024
Apparently orchestrated from North Korea, the $63 million hack adds grist to the argument that crypto exploits pose a plausible national security risk
Newly Issued Gaming Token Exploited on Blast With $4.6M Drained
21.3.2024
A recently issued gaming token on layer-2 network Blast has been exploited with $4.6 million stolen, according to an announcement in the token's Telegram channel
Optimism Finally Starts Testing 'Fault Proofs' at Heart of Design – and of Criticism
19.3.2024
A version of the new proof system, which will help secure withdrawals from Optimism and other networks based on its tech, will be deployed to Ethereum's Sepolia test network on Tuesday
Layer-2 Blockchain Blast Grinds to a Halt During Ethereum Dencun Upgrade
14.3.2024
A Blast block explorer reported that the Blast network had encountered a disruption in block production due to the Ethereum Dencun upgrade.
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Blast Network Temporarily Halts Amid Dencun Upgrade; Fix Deployed
13.3.2024
Blast, a new Ethereum layer two (L2) scaling solution, paused its block production due to issues arising from the recent Dencun upgrade on the Ethereum mainnet, with its team diligently seeking a fix. Since launching its mainnet on Feb. 29, 2024, and amassing billions in crypto assets through...
Blast Blockchain Locks Up Amid Ethereum's Dencun Upgrade
13.3.2024
$400 million in ETH Withdrawn from Blast L2 Network Following Mainnet Launch
2.3.2024
Around $400 million in Ether (ETH) has been withdrawn from the Ethereum layer-2 network Blast after the launch of its mainnet.
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MIA, BINU, TYGBS, XJOBS Blast Coins Surge 20,000% Instantly as Experts Eye This Next Big Crypto Winner
1.3.2024
Meme coin markets on new layer-2 blockchain Blast have exploded over the past 24-hours, as high-risk traders rush to make major gains on the low gas fee network. This article will provide an analysis of current trending tokens and look to see whether another new crypto, Green Bitcoin, represents...
Blast, Hyped Layer-2 Chain, Sees Most Deposits Bridge to Yield Manager
1.3.2024
The controversial layer-2 network had taken $2.3 billion in deposits since November as it prepared for launch, but within 24 hours of going live, that figure had dwindled to $650 million
Blast, Hyped Layer-2 Chain, Sees Most Deposits Leave Within 1 Day of Going Live
1.3.2024
The controversial layer-2 network had taken $2.3 billion in deposits since November as it prepared for launch, but within 24 hours of going live, that figure had dwindled to $650 million
Blast Ecosystem’s ‘RiskOnBlast’ Rug Pulls $1.3M Ether in Apparent Scam
26.2.2024
Concerns arise as RiskOnBlast, a gambling platform on Blast layer-2, vanishes along with funds and online presence, hinting at a potential rug pull—marking the first of its kind on Blast.
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Taco Bell Held An E3-Like Event And It Was Weird
9.2.2024
Hello everyone. Welcome to Friday. You made it to the end of the week. Congrats. I have a treat for you all: Taco Bell’s 2024 Live Mas Event. What’s that? It’s basically a Taco Bell mini-E3 complete with musical acts, announcements, and all the cringey moments you crave from something like this....
L2 Protocol Blast Soars Past $1 Billion in Locked Crypto Value
28.12.2023
Statistics reveal that the Ethereum layer two (L2) platform Blast now secures over $1 billion within its protocol. The total value locked (TVL) in Blast has expanded more than twelvefold since its launch in late November. Blast’s TVL Hits $1 Billion Initially, on Nov. 22, 2023...
Mark Zuckerberg’s $100 Million Bunker Sounds Right Out Of A Video Game
18.12.2023
Mark Zuckerberg is worth over $100 billion. What does the world’s sixth-richest person do with all that money, besides lighting lots of it on fire to try to bring a Ready Player One-style metaverse to life? Apparently, he builds a sprawling mansion complex with a massive underground bunker that...
L2 Crypto Project Blast Achieves $660M TVL Amid Mockery for Key Developer Recruitment
2.12.2023
Recent data reveals that Blast, the new layer two (L2) blockchain platform, has amassed a significant $660 million in value within its decentralized finance (defi) protocol. Concurrently, while accumulating a variety of crypto assets, the initiative has commenced a search for experienced senior...
New Ethereum Layer-2 Blast Closes in on Solana After Reaching $600 Million TVL in 10 Days
30.11.2023
Source: Screenshot from Blast.io The total value locked (TVL) on the newly launched Ethereum-based layer 2 network Blast has already closed in on Solana’s TVL after being live for just 10 days. Judging from data from Defi Llama, Blast currently boasts an impressive TVL of $621.6 million, just below...
Paradigm Says Blast Launch ‘Crossed Lines’ in Messaging and Execution, Pacman Defends Platform Amid Criticism
27.11.2023
Amid the rapidly evolving landscape of Ethereum layer two (L2) solutions, Blast, a new entrant, has sparked a wave of discussions in the crypto community. Spearheaded by Pacman, known for his work on the non-fungible token (NFT) marketplace Blur, Blast has garnered both significant funding...
Ethereum L2 Platform Blast Draws $400M in a Week Despite Invite-Only Access and Criticism
25.11.2023
This week, the crypto community is abuzz with discussions about Blast, a new Ethereum layer two (L2) platform. The project gained prominence after securing a notable $20 million in funding, spearheaded by Paradigm and Standard Crypto, among other investors. Developed by Pacman, the entrepreneur...
Blast network hits $400M TVL, rebuts claim that it's too centralized
24.11.2023
The Blast team responded to claims that it’s multi-signature upgrade functionality makes it too centralized
Unidentified Whale Deposits 10,000 ETH Worth $20 Million in New Blast L2 Project
23.11.2023
Source: Adobe / 2ragon Blast, a newly launched Ethereum-based layer 2 network, is already gaining traction in the market after one unidentified whale deposited a massive 10,000 ETH to the network. The deposit was made on Wednesday this week, just two days after Blast went live in “early access”...