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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
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...
Ethereum inflation rises, threatens ‘ultrasound money’ status: Report
4.10.2024
Ethereum’s inflation rate hit a two-year high as layer-2 solutions curb transaction burns, challenging its deflationary promise, according to a new Binance Research report
Ethereum Faces Challenges as Price Stagnates: Coinbase Report
13.9.2024
Ethereum (ETH) has recently struggled in comparison to its peers, according to a report by Coinbase Institutional. The analysis suggests that market dynamics, network activity, and inflationary factors are influencing the cryptocurrency’s current performance. Coinbase Institutional: Ethereum...
The Rise of Layer-2 Solutions for Ethereum Scalability
13.9.2024
Introduction to Ethereum’s Scalability Problem Ethereum is one of the most popular blockchain platforms, widely used for decentralized applications (dApps) […]
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StarkWare verifies first zero-knowledge proof on Bitcoin
17.7.2024
StarkWare’s milestone opens the door for ZK-based layer-2 solutions, enhancing Bitcoin’s scalability and global payment capabilities
RWA Startup Hamilton Tokenizes US Treasury Bills on Bitcoin L2 Solutions
4.7.2024
Hamilton has announced the tokenization of U.S. Treasury bills on Bitcoin’s layer two (L2) platforms, stating that it marks a significant advancement in bridging traditional finance with Bitcoin’s decentralized finance (defi) sector. The move aims to enhance financial accessibility...
Firm Behind Pudgy Penguin NFTs Acquires Frame to Build Abstractchain for Consumer Crypto
29.6.2024
Igloo Inc., the team behind the Pudgy Penguins non-fungible tokens (NFTs) has announced the acquisition of Frame, aiming to enhance the consumer crypto experience by developing Abstractchain. This move is expected to address limitations in current layer two (L2) solutions and expand cultural...
Merlin Chain Launches MERL: A Major Leap Forward in Bitcoin Layer 2 Solutions
19.4.2024
PRESS RELEASE. April 19th, 2024 — Merlin Chain, the largest Bitcoin Layer 2 protocol by total value locked (TVL), is thrilled to announce the launch of its native token, $MERL. As a significant enhancement to the Bitcoin network, Merlin Chain facilitates the rapid growth of decentralized...
BlockDAG’s DAGpaper Launch Sparks 20,000x ROI Predictions Amidst SHIB & Ethereum L2 Optimism
11.4.2024
BlockDAG’s unveiling of the V2 Whitepaper, the DAGpaper, in Las Vegas signifies a monumental breakthrough in the crypto realm. Amidst optimistic forecasts for SHIB’s price and Ethereum’s Layer-2 solutions, BlockDAG’s $15.8 million presale surge cements its status as...
Developing Several Layer-2 Solutions: ‘The Real Solution’ to Ethereum’s Scalability Issue, Says Ken Timsit
29.3.2024
The recent surge in Ethereum gas fees can be attributed to the rise in decentralized finance (defi) activity and the growing popularity of layer 2 (L2) chains such as Arbitrum and Optimism, Ken Timsit, managing director of Cronos Labs, has said. Timsit however agreed that the recent Dencun upgrade...
From Rollups to Sidechains, L2 Watch Catalogs Dozens of Bitcoin Layer 2 Solutions
23.3.2024
In recent years, attention towards layer two (L2) scaling solutions for Bitcoin has persisted, though bitcoin capacity in the Lightning Network has seen a decline. In recent years, other varieties of L2 solutions have emerged, capturing the attention of the crypto community. On March 19, 2024,...
Polygon Developer: Dencun Upgrade Will Hit the Zkevm Testnet in April
13.3.2024
The Ethereum Dencun upgrade is bringing EIP-4844, which introduces efficient data storage to potentially reduce transaction costs on layer-2 solutions like Polygon zkEVM. The upgrade hits testnet in April.
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Dencun Goes Live On Gnosis, Ethereum Next In Line
12.3.2024
The Ethereum Dencun upgrade has successfully launched on Gnosis Chain, showcasing its potential to lower transaction costs and significantly boost the performance of layer-2 solutions. Ethereum's mainnet activation is imminent, promising a more efficient and affordable blockchain experience...
Vitalik Buterin Voices Concern About Complex Layer 2 Solutions
22.2.2024
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has once again voiced his concerns regarding overly complicated Layer 2 scaling solutions.
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Elastos Unveils New Bitcoin Layer-2 Network to Enable Bitcoin Staking
19.12.2023
Source: Pixabay Public blockchain project Elasto has unveiled BeL2, a ‘Bitcoin roll-up’ introducing Bitcoin staking and other comprehensive Layer 2 solutions. BeL2’s Rollup introduces the implementation of smart contracts, enabling irreversible digital agreements between parties...
Layer 2 solutions and the quest for decentralization. What lies ahead for Ethereum?
16.10.2023
As the cryptocurrency landscape has continued to evolve, Ethereum now stands at a pivotal crossroads, which stands to shape its future in a big way. While ETH’s price and market cap fell by 10% between July and September, the asset still outperformed Bitcoin by 2%. Moreover, as...
PayPal Deepens Crypto Footing With Layer-2 Solutions and NFT Patent Applications
29.9.2023
PayPal has filed a series of patent applications that indicate the payments giant aims to research and build up across multiple domains within the cryptocurrency ecosystem.
One of the latest patent applications, filed in March 2022 and made public on Thursday, delves into the selection process...
Thirteen years after first Bitcoin purchase, layer-2 solutions struggle to gain traction
22.5.2023
In an interview with Cointelegraph, Trust Machines CEO Muneeb Ali explains how Ordinals’ hype could support Bitcoin by attracting more developers and capital to layer-2 solutions
Ethereum layer-2 solutions may focus less on token incentives in the future
11.3.2023
Token incentive models may become obsolete as layer-2 networks focus on ease of functionality and low fees, but how will this impact decentralization?