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Bitcoin’s Layer-2 Ecosystem is Booming as Fourth Halving Approaches
29.2.2024
Although many crypto experts rightly revere Bitcoin as the world’s most valuable blockchain, until relatively recently it could not be described as scalable.
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Shido Token Plummets 85% Following Exploit on Ethereum Staking Contract
29.2.2024
The token for the layer-1 blockchain Shido has plunged 85% after the project's Ethereum-based staking contract fell victim to an exploit.
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Protocol Village: Bitcoin Miner Marathon, Plans 'Anduro,' a Multi-Chain Layer-2
29.2.2024
The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the period of Feb. 29-March 6
What to Expect From Ethereum’s Cancun-Deneb Upgrade
28.2.2024
The beginning of "The Surge" era in Ethereum's roadmap sees a range of enhancements to scalability, efficiency and security. Here’s a breakdown
Stacks Creator Ali Calls Bitcoin 'Apex Predator' as Development Flourishes on OG Blockchain
28.2.2024
Muneeb Ali, the co-creator of Stacks and Princeton-educated computer scientist who's now CEO of the Bitcoin-focused development firm Trust Machines, spoke with CoinDesk's Jenn Sanasie on the flurry of development and layer-2 building now taking place on the original blockchain
Blast Ecosystem’s ‘RiskOnBlast’ Rug Pulls $1.3M Ether in Apparent Scam
26.2.2024
Concerns arise as RiskOnBlast, a gambling platform on Blast layer-2, vanishes along with funds and online presence, hinting at a potential rug pull—marking the first of its kind on Blast.
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Avalanche Blockchain Faces Block Production Disruption Following New Inscription Wave
23.2.2024
Avalanche, a layer-1 network, has encountered a block production failure lasting nearly two hours, as reported on its status page.
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Layer-1 Network Flare Raises $35M From Kenetic, Aves Lair
23.2.2024
Flare blockchain has raised $35 million in a private round that included investment from Kinetic, Aves Lair and others, according to a press release
Blast’s TVL is Fast-Approaching $2 Billion – Check Eligibility for the Airdrop Here
23.2.2024
Ethereum Layer 2 protocol BLAST is nearing $2 billion in TLV ahead of its mainnet launch at the end of the month. Notably, commenters argue that the protocol – created by the BLUR team – already has an entire ecosystem ready to go, while the community and developers are eagerly awaiting the Blast...
Layer 1 Injective Introduces ‘CW-404’ to Capitalize on the ERC-404 Hype
23.2.2024
Injective has partenred with DEX DojoSwap to introduce the CW-404 standard
Luxury Brand Protocol Arianee Set to Launch New Polygon CDK-Powered Chain
22.2.2024
Arianee, the ownership infrastructure behind a number of global luxury brands, has announced its plans to unveil a brand new layer 2 built on Polygon “to leverage the full potential of digital product passports (DPPs) and engagement tokens at scale,” a Thursday, February 22 press release from...
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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Former Fidelity International Executive Luc Froehlich Joins Layer N Advisory Board
22.2.2024
Layer N, a roll-up network focused on scaling financial applications on Ethereum, has appointed Luc Froehlich, a former executive at Fidelity International based in Hong Kong, to its advisory board.
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STRK Token Claims Surge to 420M in a Day as Starknet Blockchain Transactions Reach Record High
22.2.2024
Starknet, an Ethereum layer-2 scaling protocol, commenced the distribution of its native network token, the STRK token, on February 20.
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Polygon, StarkWare Tout New 'Circle STARKs' as Breakthrough for Zero-Knowledge Proofs
21.2.2024
Circle STARKs are supposed to accelerate the proving process for zero-knowledge rollups, according to a white paper published by Polygon Labs and StarkWare
Former Fidelity Digital Assets Head Joins Advisory Board of Ethereum L2 Layer N
21.2.2024
Luc Froehlich will help guide Layer N's Real World Asset, TradFi, and tokenization strategies
STRK Tokens Claimed Hit 420M in a Day as On-Chain Metrics Soar
21.2.2024
More than 490,000 individual wallets claimed 420 million starknet (STRK) tokens in the 24 hours after the highly anticipated airdrop went live, with the token's market cap remaining above $1.2 billion
Optimism Gives $41 Million in OP Tokens to NFT Artists in Fourth Airdrop
21.2.2024
The fourth airdrop from Layer 2 Ethereum network Optimism distributes $41 million in OP tokens to prioritize digital artists, acknowledging their work and contribution to the blockchain.
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STRK Price Surges 23% as Starknet Kickstarts with Massive Airdrop, Over 140 Million Tokens Claimed
20.2.2024
Ethereum layer-2 project Starknet launched its STRK token airdrop, resulting in a 23% price surge and over 140 million tokens claimed. The token saw brief highs of $7 on Binance and $5 on KuCoin. Starknet addresses feedback around eligibility criteria and promises continued evolution for...
Is It Too Late to Buy VeChain? VET Price Rockets 50% and This New AI Meme Coin is About to Explode
20.2.2024
As institutional layer-1 VeChain continues to mount an impressive climb, many are asking if it’s now too late to jump on the VeChain train. This article will provide an analysis of VET’s current price trends and look to see whether a newer AI meme coin, Scotty AI, represents a more promising...