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NEAR Blockchain Gets Major Upgrade to Add 'Stateless Validation'
22.8.2024
NEAR Protocol has deployed a major upgrade known as "Nightshade 2.0" on its main network, designed to improve the scalability and usability of the blockchain
Starknet set for first mainnet staking vote: What STRK holders need to know
20.8.2024
Starknet’s inaugural staking vote introduces mechanisms for minting and parameter adjustments, paving the way for staking by October 2024
Linea receives first contributor for open-source L2 rollup
20.8.2024
Status partners with Linea, marking the beginning of a significant contribution to Linea’s zkEVM-powered L2 rollup as part of a broader decentralization effort
BitVM Version 2 Introduces New Era for Bitcoin L2 Scaling Solutions
18.8.2024
On Aug. 15, 2024, the white paper for BitVM2 was published, outlining significant advancements in Bitcoin’s layer two (L2) capabilities. Building on the foundation laid by BitVM version 1, BitVM2 aims to bridge Bitcoin to second layers with improved scalability and security. New BitVM2 White...
Ethereum L2 ecosystem processes a record 12.4M transactions in a day
14.8.2024
The growth has been primarily driven by memecoin mania on the Coinbase L2 blockchain Base.
New platform tracks Bitcoin rollup performance in real time
9.8.2024
Bitcoin Heartbeat by BVM offers a unique, real-time glimpse into Bitcoin’s L2 and L3 rollup projects, enhancing transparency and verifiability
Megaeth: The Endgame ETH Scaling Solution
4.8.2024
This piece is a guest post by Blocmates. Blocmates is an invaluable crypto news and educational resource that offers clarity in the often complicated and jargon-filled crypto space. In this article, writer Gaz of Blocmates breaks down Megaeth, one of the hottest Layer 2s, including explaining...
What needs to happen for Ethereum (ETH) price to reach $4K?
1.8.2024
Ethereum’s Achilles heel is institutional adoption, scalability, and sustainable DApp ecosystem growth
Aethir and APhone unveil 10x scaling solution slashing mobile user costs by 90%
23.7.2024
The strategic partnership promises significant benefits for the users of the decentralized smartphone, including 90% cost reduction and faster Web3 native mobile apps thanks to Aethir Edge
Binance’s BNB Chain introduces layer-2 testnet powered by Optimism
16.7.2024
The Binance-founded blockchain has introduced a new layer-2 chain opBNB, though some suggest there are other ways to scale the network
QED Protocol Raises $6 Million for Scaling With Bitcoin-powered Tech
4.7.2024
PRESS RELEASE. HONG KONG, JULY 4, 2024 — QED Protocol, the first zk-native execution layer for powering the Web3 ecosystem emerging on Bitcoin, announced today that it has raised $6 million in a funding round led by Blockchain Capital. The fresh influx of capital furthers QED’s mission of utilizing...
Despite Fee Reduction, Bitcoin Network Faces Stubborn Transaction Backlog
27.6.2024
Bitcoin transaction fees have stayed below $7 since Jun. 9, 2024, and have fallen under $3 in the last five days. Even with this decrease in fees, over 200,000 unconfirmed transactions have persisted in the backlog, as the queue has not come close to clearing since October 2023. Bitcoin’s...
Former Microsoft Engineer Predicts a Gradual Shift in Blockchain Development Focus Toward Vertical Scaling
23.6.2024
While wrapped digital assets have enabled the bridging of assets and expanded their utility, their perceived need for custodianship reintroduces centralization risks and trust dependencies. This contradicts the decentralized ethos of blockchain technology, according to Chris Li, founder and CTO...
Ethereum scaling ecosystem’s combined TPS hits new all-time high
17.6.2024
Over 41% of those transactions took place on Xai, a new Ethereum layer-3 scaling solution focused on gaming applications
ZkSync says 695K wallets eligible for next week’s ZK token airdrop
11.6.2024
The Ethereum scaling blockchain set aside two-thirds of its 21 billion ZK token supply to give to its community, with select users the first to get a share
What are validiums, and how do they work?
8.6.2024
Validiums use zero-knowledge proofs to ensure the validity of transactions without revealing private data
The Protocol: Another Episode in the Layer-2 Teams Drama
5.6.2024
We take a look at what unfolded after Matter Labs’ planned to trademark the term “ZK.”
Starkware Aims to Scale Bitcoin Using Zero-Knowledge Technology
4.6.2024
Starkware, known for its work on Ethereum scaling solutions, announced plans to apply its zero-knowledge technology to Bitcoin. The initiative aims to enable mass-use of Bitcoin, targeting scalability that could support global daily transactions. Starkware Announces Plan to Enhance Bitcoin...
StarkWare launches $1M research fund for ZK Bitcoin scaling
4.6.2024
StarkWare’s fund seeks to promote research into OP_CAT and demonstrate its potential to unlock and benefit Bitcoin and the blockchain community in general
Linea blockchain halt highlights slow decentralization of Ethereum L2s
3.6.2024
Linea said it halted the sequencer as a “last resort” action to prevent additional funds from bridging out but intends to decentralize in the near future