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Decentralized Exchange SushiSwap Goes Live on Bitcoin Sidechain Rootstock
6.6.2024
Rootstock's goal is to combine the security of the Bitcoin network with the smart contract capabilities of Ethereum
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.”
IOTA Kickstarts EVM Targeting DeFi, Real World Assets
5.6.2024
The EVM will let developers build applications with smart contracts that run on the IOTA network
Did a Single Trump NFT Purchase Change Washington's Mind on Crypto?
5.6.2024
Valentin Pletnev couldn't use his ticket for a Mar-a-Lago Trump gala, so prominent crypto figure Ryan Selkis went instead. Neither expected the U.S. policy whirlwind that followed, but even as Pletnev upgrades his DeFi platform to promote 'Yield for All,' it still won't be available in the country
Switzerland takes a ‘tech neutral’ approach to AI regulations
5.6.2024
As the world races to regulate high-level AI systems, Switzerland is taking a more “tech natural” approach focusing on sector-based use cases, while still having a major voice on the global stage
Protocol Village: Gnosis DAO Spins off Karpatkey
5.6.2024
The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the week of June 2, 2024
Polygon Labs Acquires Toposware to Enhance Zero-Knowledge Tech Capabilities
4.6.2024
In a strategic move to bolster its zero-knowledge technology development, Polygon Labs has acquired Toposware, a zero-knowledge (ZK) engineering startup. The deal is aimed at integrating Toposware’s expertise with Polygon’s ongoing projects to advance the entire ZK community. Polygon...
Bitcoin Layer 2 Ark Protocol's Team Forms New Firm as Lightning Network Competitor
4.6.2024
Polygon Acquires Zero-Knowledge Cryptography Firm Toposware
4.6.2024
The acquisition means that Polygon has invested over $1 billion in zero-knowledge technology and firms, the team shared in a press release. Sources close to the deal told CoinDesk that the acquisition is near $30-50 million
Polygon Spinoff Avail Raises $43M in Series A Funding
4.6.2024
The news comes three months after Avail, the data availability company, disclosed its $27 million seed funding round
Uniswap Vote Delay Shows DeFi Stakeholders Aren't All in It Together
3.6.2024
The Uniswap Foundation keeps punting on a "fee switch" proposal that would give UNI governance token holders a cut of liquidity providers' revenue
US Navy launches ‘PARANOID’ blockchain security tech to private sector
2.6.2024
The government seeks a collaboration to research and develop the technology further
New FPS Built Using Doom Tech Is Better Than Most AAA Shooters
31.5.2024
Things aren’t looking good for me. I’m a few levels into Selaco, a new FPS out now on Steam, and I’m stuck behind a bar as a group of sci-fi soldiers unload their rifles and shotguns into my hiding spot. I’m also low on health. So yeah, a bad spot to be in. I take a deep breath and...
OpenAI stopped 5 campaigns that used its tech for ‘deceptive influence’
31.5.2024
The AI firm has terminated accounts linked to several alleged foreign covert influence operations
DePIN networks can disrupt Big Tech and free the internet
30.5.2024
DePIN networks can eat infrastructure the way software consumed most commerce. Akash, Helium and Filecoin are at the forefront of that movement
Argentina’s Milei meets top tech CEOs to boost business relations
29.5.2024
Libertarian Argentina has “enormous possibilities” under his leadership, Milei tells Sam Altman
The Protocol: Behind the Scenes as Big-Tent Consensus Goes Up
29.5.2024
We took a spin through some of the side events and preparations taking place Tuesday ahead of CoinDesk's annual conference, which starts Wednesday in Austin
Crypto Bridge LayerZero Connects to Solana Blockchain
29.5.2024
Crypto holders on Solana will be able to move their assets to Arbitrum, Ethereum, Polygon and the 70 other chains it links to – and vice versa
Pessimistic proofs: ZK tech’s next step or mere cynicism?
29.5.2024
Succinct Labs and Polygon Labs introduce pessimistic proofs via SP1 zkVM, enhancing cross-chain security and simplifying ZK development
AI today is like the internet in 1988: Salesforce AI CEO
29.5.2024
The AI industry could be on the brink of a significant breakthrough, according to Salesforce AI’s Clara Shih