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New Bravely Default Announced For Mobile In Japan
14.7.2021
Square Enix has revealed a new Bravely Default. Called Bravely Default: Brilliant Lights, the game marks the franchise’s tenth anniversary. Read more
Uniswap v3 launches Optimistic Ethereum layer two scaling in alpha
14.7.2021
Long-awaited layer two scaling is finally being launched on Uniswap v3, albeit in a limited format initially
Hop Protocol launches USDC bridge between Ethereum, Polygon, and xDai
13.7.2021
Hop plans to roll out support for additional crypto assets and layer-two networks in the coming weeks
Synthetix hits one-month high as SNX rallies 25% ahead of layer 2 exchange launch
12.7.2021
The SNX/USD exchange reached $13.76 on Monday for the first time since June 3
As BTC and ETH Pursue Multilayer Schemes, Elon Musk Says ‘There’s Merit to Doge Maximizing the Base Layer’
9.7.2021
The CEO of Tesla, Elon Musk, is a fan of base layers when it comes to blockchain technology and on Friday, Musk explained there’s “merit” to the Dogecoin chain “minimizing transaction cost.” Dogecoin developers are in the midst of preparing to update the Dogecoin...
EY Releases Nightfall 3 — Protocol Aims to Bolster Private and Affordable Ethereum Transfers
5.7.2021
EY, the multinational professional services network commonly known as Ernst & Young, has announced the company has contributed a set of tools for privately managing transactions on the Ethereum network. EY’s global media relations executive Joanna Hardy explained on Thursday how...
Ergo: A New Layer DeFi Solution Celebrates Two Years of Mainnet Launch
30.6.2021
Disclaimer: The text below is a press release that was not written by Cryptonews.com.
The past year has been buzzing with increasing activities in decentralized finance (DeFi) and the blockchain ecosystem as a whole. From a total value locked (TVL) of 500 million USD on March 12 (the much talked...
Polygon announces scalable data availability infrastructure Avail
28.6.2021
The Polygon team is set to launch a data availability solution for sidechains and layer-two protocols
El Salvador Will Be a Serious Test for Bitcoin's Layer-2 Networks
27.6.2021
A merchant in El Salvador’s El Zonte, or the Bitcoin Beach. Source: Twitter/@Bitcoinbeach
The adoption of legislation in El Salvador that could help foster the further development of bitcoin (BTC) as a store of value and medium of exchange in the country is one of the most important developments...
How stablecoins stay stable, explained
24.6.2021
Stablecoins use a variety of techniques to keep their value fixed, generally to a specific fiat currency like the U.S. dollar
Bitcoin is ‘own worst enemy' and will lose to Ethereum: Charles Hoskinson
21.6.2021
Bitcoin is too slow when compared to Ethereum and other proof-of-stake networks, argued Cardano founder, Charles Hoskinson
Russian Foreign Minister States Crypto Might Play a Significant Role in Settlements
15.6.2021
The Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov talked about the future importance of cryptocurrencies as an international settlements layer at the Primakov Readings Forum. Lavrov referred to these assets as having a “significant role” in the future. Russia has been striving to de-dollarize...
DeFi Projects Continue Flocking to Layer 2 Solution Polygon
15.6.2021
Polygon’s cheaper transaction costs and faster block time have driven increased adoption by a number of major projects
Dfinity founder takes aim at Ethereum’s complex layer-two solutions
9.6.2021
Dfinity founder Dominic Williams has criticized Ethereum’s emerging ecosystem of layer-two solutions for exposing users to counterparty security risks
Funds locked in Aave soar past $20 billion amid layer-two embrace
2.6.2021
Aave’s TVL has soared past $20 billion, with one-third of capital coming from its deployment on layer-two, Polygon
Composable Finance raises $7M for cross-chain and cross-layer DeFi interoperability
1.6.2021
Composable Finance has secured funding from several blockchain investment firms as it seeks to foster greater interoperability in the emerging decentralized finance market
Layer 2 network Arbitrum ships guarded launch, attracts major DeFi protocols
29.5.2021
The optimistic rollup network enjoyed had a popular, if rocky, beta launch
Aleph.im and Polygon to Launch an Extra Layer of Security
27.5.2021
Despite the ongoing fluctuations in the crypto sector, Polygon is among the minorities maintaining their stature. The network is now partnering with Aleph.im, a renowned cross-chain-blockchain decentralized computing, and storage network. The partnership will help Aleph.im acquire an extra level...
Uniswap v3 looks set for layer-two scaling on both Arbitrum and Optimism
27.5.2021
Uniswap is now planning layer-two deployments on both Arbitrum and Optimism
Mark Cuban Reveals Stake in Ethereum Layer 2 Scaling Solution Polygon
27.5.2021
Famed American entrepreneur and investor Mark Cuban has divulged a strategic investment in Polygon, highlighting his own use and embrace of the protocol’s multi-chain approach to Ethereum. Investment Accompanies Release of the Polygon SDK As major names line up behind Ethereum, notably...