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BOB Becomes First Bitcoin Layer-2 Project to Join Optimism's 'Superchain'
30.10.2024
BOB's aim is to create bridges between itself and layer-1 blockchains like Ethereum, with the ultimate goal of making Bitcoin the center of DeFi. Its decision adds to the critical mass of blockchain developers choosing to build on Optimism's OP Stack
Starknet Claims to Shatter Transaction Speed Record Among Ethereum Layer-2 Networks
30.10.2024
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
Optimism Foundation Agreed to Give Kraken $42.5M of OP Tokens in Layer-2 Deal
29.10.2024
Crypto exchange Kraken announced last week that it will build a layer-2 network atop Optimism's OP Stack blockchain framework. CoinDesk is first to report that the deal was reached early this year, involving a grant of 25 million OP tokens, at the time worth roughly $100 million
Stacks, Prominent Bitcoin Layer-2 Project, Activates Long-Awaited 'Nakamoto' Upgrade
29.10.2024
Chainlink Data Streams Now Live on BNB Chain’s Layer-2
28.10.2024
Chainlink has launched its Data Streams on BNB Chain’s Layer-2 solution, enhancing the capabilities of decentralized finance applications within the ecosystem. This integration provides developers with access to real-time, high-frequency market data, enabling them to build more efficient...
Chainlink Taps Botanix Labs to Expand Into Bitcoin for the First Time
24.10.2024
Botanix Labs is building Spiderchain to be compatible with EVM layers, allowing ny application or smart contract on an Ethereum layer to be effectively copied and pasted onto Bitcoin
Kraken Picks Optimism for New Layer-2 Network, Joining Coinbase's Base on 'Superchain'
24.10.2024
The disclosure comes nearly a year after CoinDesk broke the news that Kraken was considering its own layer-2 network, following the runaway success enjoyed by Base after it launched in mid-2023
Coinbase-backed Base to improve decentralization with fault proofs
24.10.2024
Base will implement fault proofs on the mainnet twice as fast as Optimism, which took about six months to upgrade the system from testnet to mainnet
Scroll's Token Declines 32% as Whales Scoop Up Airdrop
23.10.2024
After more than a year of hype and expectation, layer-2 network Scroll's governance token launch is beginning to fall short of expectations after being plagued by token allocation issues
Lightning Network value directly correlated to Bitcoin price: Report
22.10.2024
“It’s like your dial-up internet became broadband because the Bitcoin price went up,” according to the CEO of Amboss Technologies
Scroll's SCR Token Debuts at $212M Market Cap in Volatile Trading Session
22.10.2024
Layer-2 network Scroll released its long-awaited native governance token on Tuesday. Traders have priced SCR at around $1.10, or a $212 million market cap, based on the circulating supply figure of 190 million
Rebar aims to launch Bitcoin-native MEV Shield by end of 2024: CEO
18.10.2024
The startup is onboarding Bitcoin miners representing a “sizable amount” of the Bitcoin network’s total hashrate, according to Alex Luce.
Rebar aims to launch Bitcoin-native MEV Shield by end of 2024: CEO
18.10.2024
The startup is onboarding Bitcoin miners representing a “sizable amount” of the Bitcoin network’s total hashrate, according to Alex Luce.
What to Expect Over the Coming Week in Crypto: Scroll Enters the Frame
18.10.2024
As the crypto market teeters back into euphoric territory following a rally to three-month highs, several investors are focusing on the release of Scroll, a hyped layer-2 network that will release its native governance token next week
Worldcoin unveils new Layer-2 network 'World Chain'
18.10.2024
World, formerly Worldcoin, says its World Chain will privilege verified human users over bots by giving them priority access to block space and an allowance of free gas
Pepe Unchained ICO Secures $20M for New Meme Coin Layer-2 Network, Opens Developer Grants
17.10.2024
In a market always hunting for the next big thing, Pepe Unchained (PEPU) is standing out. With a huge $20 million now raised in its ICO, this new project is continuing to attract attention from investors and analysts alike. And given the development team’s grand vision, it’s easy to see...
Sonic Co-Founder Andre Cronje Criticizes Ethereum L2 Appchain Adoption
16.10.2024
Andre Cronje, co-founder of Sonic and yearn.fi, criticized the growing trend of creating Ethereum Layer 2s designed and tailored for a specific protocol or decentralized finance app (Appchains). Cronje detailed that this approach had many downsides, including the lack of infrastructure, zero...
Blockstream secures $210M debt funding for Bitcoin layer-2 strategy
15.10.2024
The company raised $210 million in debt financing less than a month after launching a security token offering in Europe
Scammers promote fake Uniswap L2 on Google amid Unichain hype
15.10.2024
Google mistakenly promoted a fake version of the Unichain website that spammed users with requests to drain their wallets