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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
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.
Optimism Pushes for 'Interoperability' Between Affiliated Blockchains
12.8.2024
Optimism networks that are part of the Superchain rely on Ethereum to communicate with each other in order to move assets, which tends to make such moves slow and expensive. To address that, Optimism is releasing its own interoperability roadmap
PEPU Presale Raises $8M for New Ethereum-Beating Layer-2 Solution
12.8.2024
Pepe Unchained (PEPU), one of the most talked-about new meme coin projects, has just passed $8 million in its presale phase. But this isn’t just another quick cash grab. The team is on a mission to build a powerful new Layer-2 solution – with speeds and fees that could give Ethereum...
Aleph Zero launches zkOS-powered Ethereum layer 2 mainnet
12.8.2024
Aleph Zero’s mainnet launch integrates Arbitrum Orbit technology and zkOS tools to revolutionize blockchain privacy and speed
Ethereum median gas price hits 5-year low
12.8.2024
The median price to send an Ethereum transaction hit 1.9 gwei on the weekend, with low-priority transactions priced even lower
Meme Coins Meet Layer-2 Tech With Pepe Unchained as Presale Passes $7.5M Mark
8.8.2024
Pepe Unchained (PEPU) is going viral with its unique approach: combining the hype of meme coins with the power of layer-2 technology. This project has already passed $7.5 million in its presale, proving its ability not only to withstand weather market storms – but thrive in them. Pepe...
Vitalik Buterin unveils plan to solve cross-chain L2 interoperability
6.8.2024
“I think people will be surprised by how quickly ‘cross-L2 interoperability problems’ stop being problems,” said the Ethereum co-founder
Galaxy Research warns of sustainability issues for Bitcoin layer-2 rollups
4.8.2024
The future of Bitcoin rollups will depend on continued innovation and optimization in data compression and scalability
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...
Coinbase Reports $1.4 Billion in Q2 Revenue Amid Industry’s Regulatory Advances
2.8.2024
Coinbase posted $1.4 billion in total revenue for the second quarter of 2024, marking a period of continued growth and progress in the crypto industry. The company’s earnings report said it also made strides toward regulatory clarity in the U.S., a key development for the broader crypto economy....
Mythical Games VP: Blockchain Gaming Boom Built on Stronger Base
28.7.2024
Mythical Games’ VP of Blockchain Tech, Cameron Thacker, said he believes the current interest in blockchain gaming is more sustainable than the last cycle. He attributes this to a shift in focus, with projects now prioritizing “engaging experiences over frothy marketing and questionable...
Bitcoin Layer 2 Rootstock Verifies Zero-Knowledge SNARK
26.7.2024
Rootstock verified the SNARK using BitVMX, which is Rootstock's modified version of BitVM
Bitcoin Rollup Protocol BOS Verifies Zero-Knowledge Proof on Mainnet
25.7.2024
BitcoinOS (BOS) has successfully verified a zero-knowledge proof (ZKP) on the Bitcoin mainchain, marking a significant technological advancement. This development introduces scalability and enhanced functionality to Bitcoin without altering its base layer. BOS Verifies ZK Proof on Bitcoin BOS,...
Ethereum and layer-2 addresses surge 127% this year — Glassnode
25.7.2024
While Bitcoin saw a 20% drop in daily active addresses in Q2 2024, Ethereum and L2s posted a 127% increase in such addresses in H1 2024
Atari to bring retro games onchain with Base
25.7.2024
Players can mint a non-fungible token that acts as their access pass and play the classic game Asteroids on the blockchain
Web3 Infrastructure Platform Caldera Raises $15M in Early-Stage Funding
25.7.2024
Web3 infrastructure platform Caldera has successfully raised $15 million in an early-stage funding round, signaling strong investor interest in its mission. The funding was led by Founders Fund, a prominent venture capital firm known for backing innovative technology startups. Additionally...
Pepe Unchained Hits $5M Presale Milestone for Layer-2 Meme Coin Network Project
24.7.2024
Crypto fans are all over a new meme coin project that’s raised $5 million in presale. Pepe Unchained (PEPU) continues gaining traction as the developers prepare for an exchange debut later this year. And with its own layer-2 network in development, there’s a real chance Pepe Unchained...
Bitlayer Secures $11M in Series A Funding Led by Franklin Templeton and ABCDE
24.7.2024
Bitlayer Labs, the team behind a Bitcoin layer two (L2) solution utilizing the BitVM paradigm, has successfully raised $11 million in a Series A funding round led by Franklin Templeton and ABCDE. This investment elevates Bitlayer’s total funding to $16 million, bringing its valuation to $300...