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Austin Federa departs from Solana Foundation to start new protocol
5.12.2024
DoubleZero’s goals are to increase bandwidth and reduce latency for blockchain projects and possibly other networks, such as those used for online gaming
Starknet hits record 857 TPS, averages 127.5 in stress test
30.10.2024
Starknet’s new TPS record hints at scaling potential for Ethereum but raises key questions about real-world scalability
Ethereum ‘Verge’ upgrade to enable nodes on phones and smartwatches
24.10.2024
Ethereum’s next upgrade, “The Verge,” will drastically reduce hardware requirements, making node operations accessible on everyday devices like phones and smartwatches
L2 Scaling Challenges May Undermine Ethereum and Bitcoin’s Long-Term Security
6.10.2024
Ethereum and Bitcoin, two of the world’s largest blockchains, are facing significant challenges in scaling their networks. As more users and transactions move to layer two (L2) solutions, these systems could undermine the security and sustainability of the base layer (L1), with fees...
Bitcoin L2 and Sidechain Networks Surge to $1.31 Billion in Locked Value
18.9.2024
This year, Bitcoin layer two (L2) solutions and sidechains have gained incredible traction, with the top ten Bitcoin-based sidechains or L2 protocols now controlling a combined $1.31 billion in total value locked (TVL). The latest figures reveal that more than 56% of this total is held within...
Merlin Chain, BitcoinOS partner to unveil ZK-powered Bitcoin bridge
10.9.2024
Merlin Chain and BitcoinOS join forces to deploy the Grail Bridge, introducing zero-knowledge proof (ZKP) for secure cross-chain transactions
Fractal Bitcoin Set to Launch Sidechain With Unique Merged-Mining Mechanism
6.9.2024
Fractal Bitcoin, a sidechain of Bitcoin created by the Unisat wallet team, is gearing up for its debut on Sept. 9, introducing a fresh twist on mining called “Cadence Mining.” This process plans to enable bitcoin miners to merge-mine with Fractal Bitcoin every three blocks, offering...
Report: L1 Blockchains Experience Slowdown in 2024 Amid Declining Activity
4.9.2024
Layer one (L1) blockchain networks, including Ethereum, Solana, and Bitcoin, have experienced a significant reduction in onchain and market activity in 2024. Researchers Tanay Ved and Matías Andrade from Coin Metrics highlight the challenges these networks face as total fees and token performance...
Galaxy Research warns of sustainability issues for Bitcoin layer-2 rollups
4.8.2024
The future of Bitcoin rollups will depend on continued innovation and optimization in data compression and scalability
Bitcoin mainnet receives first-ever verified ZK-proof
25.7.2024
BitcoinOS successfully verified the first ZK-proof on the BTC mainnet, signaling a new era for Bitcoin as a platform for decentralized applications
Zilliqa 2.0 upgrade enhances speed and cross-chain compatibility
7.6.2024
Block times can also be adjusted as desired. The root mainnet shard features an average block time of just 2 seconds
Tezos Paris upgrade: Faster L2 transactions, lower Fees
5.6.2024
Tezos’ 16th upgrade is now live on the mainnet, reducing block finality times to just 10 seconds. This improvement aims to enhance layer-2 scalability in the future
Solana could flip Ethereum in transaction fees within a week: Report
8.5.2024
The potential flip could further cement Solana’s status as an “Ethereum-killer,” which has been questioned due to the recent network outages
Avail integrates leading layer-2 networks to create more cost-efficient chains
25.4.2024
Avail joins forces with leading layer-2 networks for increased Web3 scalability through data availability and rollup unification for a more interconnected blockchain landscape
dYdX Investigates Block Production Halt During Scheduled Upgrade
8.4.2024
dYdX has confirmed an outage on its mainnet, and ecosystem engineers are currently debugging the issue. The outage has been ongoing since 6:50 a.m. UTC, with no fix expected for several hours, according to an incident report.
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EVMs Evolve with Parallelized Technology, Offering Blockchain Scalability, Transaction Speed and Fee Efficiency
29.12.2023
Parallelized EVMs are redefining blockchain capabilities, enhancing transaction speed and efficiency across platforms. Image by İnci Özgür, DALL-E 3. Blockchain technology is witnessing a major shift—one that promises to reshape how we think about and interact with digital ledgers. We’re...
Blockchains like Solana brag about TPS — but it's misleading
20.4.2023
Developers love to tout the number of transactions that blockchains can process per second. Unfortunately, that fixation often distracts from other important issues — such as network security
Algorand upgrade boosts speed, adds trustless cross-chain communication
8.9.2022
Algorand has increased its transaction speed, processing capacity and cross-chain functionality with a major upgrade
Ethereum Is Business-ready, Says Foundation-linked Body, but ‘Caveats’ Remain
29.6.2022
The authors of a new report claim that Ethereum (ETH) is “ready” for use in the world of business – albeit with “some caveats.”
The report was compiled by the Ethereum Enterprise Alliance (EEA) – a business-focused affiliate of the Ethereum Foundation. Its authors claimed that while the “pieces...
Can Cardano's July hard fork prevent ADA price from plunging 60%?
28.6.2022
ADA's price is above a key technical support level in the days leading up to the major Cardano upgrade