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Will the next crypto bull run be dominated by L1s, L2s or something else?
6.11.2023
This latest report from Cointelegraph Research dives into the tsunami of solutions coming onto the market that improve security, privacy and speed from existing protocols
Starknet Foundation Rewards Early Contributors with STRK Tokens before Trading Unlock
31.10.2023
The Starknet Foundation has taken a step to acknowledge the early contributors to its network by allocating 50 million STRK tokens. This gesture comes even though these tokens are locked and not yet tradable until April 2024. Starknet, a Layer-2 blockchain network built atop Ethereum, aims...
Goldman Sachs Analysis: Ethereum’s Path to Scalability
27.10.2023
Ethereum (ETH) ‘s upcoming Dencun upgrade, expected in the first quarter of 2024, will play a crucial role in the blockchain’s journey towards scalability as a settlement layer. In a recent note, Goldman Sachs highlighted the primary impact of the Dencun upgrade, which is increasing...
MultiversX eyes Metaverse scalability as CEO sheds light on spatial computing
19.10.2023
The MultiversX CEO discussed the recent interest of Meta and Apple in the metaverse domain and analyzed their respective approaches
Ethereum’s game changing two-tiered staking for enhanced security and scalability
11.10.2023
Ethereum is the second-largest crypto in terms of market cap and the first blockchain-based smart contract to undergo a historic transformation from an energy-intensive mechanism of proof of work (PoW) to a more eco-friendly consensus mechanism of proof of stake (PoS). PoS fundamentals have...
The Scalability Solution: Understanding Layer One vs. Layer Two Blockchains
28.9.2023
Layer one (L1) and layer two (L2) blockchains offer different approaches to scaling distributed ledger networks. While developers of L1 blockchains focus on improving the base protocol, L2 programmers have moved transactions off-chain to enable faster and cheaper transactions. What Are Layer...
How Bitcoin Spark’s scalability surpasses Solana: A deep dive
19.9.2023
Cryptocurrency scalability refers to the number of transactions a particular network can host in a second. While Bitcoin only manages to process seven transactions per second, external payment service providers like Visa reach speeds of up to 24,000 transactions per second. Other projects like...
From MATIC to POL: Polygon’s 2.0 Upgrade Targets Internet-Level Scalability
19.9.2023
Details have been released about Polygon’s upcoming upgrade, Polygon 2.0. The company, known for its Ethereum scaling solutions, has introduced a few Polygon improvement proposals (PIPs) as part of its shift to a network of interconnected zero-knowledge-powered chains. Polygon 2.0 Unveiled in...
Coinbase Founder Brian Armstrong Reveals Plans to Integrate Lightning Network
13.9.2023
According to Coinbase founder and CEO Brian Armstrong, Coinbase is actively working on integrating the Lightning Network (LN), the second-layer scaling protocol. Armstrong emphasized that bitcoin “is the most important asset in crypto” and added that the integration of LN would...
Vitalik Buterin on fix for Ethereum centralization — make running nodes easier
5.9.2023
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin says node centralization is one of Ethereum's main challenges but the perfect solution may not come for another 20 years
Ed Marquez, Developer Relations Engineer for Hedera, on Blockchain Scalability and AI Language Models Within Web3 | Ep. 259
25.8.2023
In an exclusive interview with cryptonews.com, Ed Marquez, Dev Relations Engineer of Hedera, talks about Hedera’s recent integration of ChatGPT’s plugin with its HBAR token and his thoughts on integrating other intelligent AI language models within Web3....
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Turbulence in Shibarium’s Debut: $1.7M ETH Stuck and a Crypto Whale Shifts the Tide
17.8.2023
On August 16, 2023, the Shiba Inu meme coin enthusiasts celebrated the unveiling of the second-layer (L2) blockchain, Shibarium. This platform is designed to bolster decentralized app growth while tackling Ethereum’s scalability and transaction fee challenges. Yet, even amidst...
Optimism transactions surpass Arbitrum, but what’s behind the uptick in users?
3.8.2023
Transactions on Optimism recently eclipsed the Arbitrum network, but do the project’s fundamentals support a sustainable growth trajectory?
Decade-Old Wisdom: Unpacking Satoshi Nakamoto’s Definitive Quote on Bitcoin Transaction Challenges, 13 Years On
29.7.2023
Thirteen years ago to the day, the enigmatic creator of Bitcoin, Satoshi Nakamoto, pronounced a quote that has since reverberated across various contexts. This prominent aphorism: “If you don’t believe me or don’t get it, I don’t have time to try to convince...
Worldcoin Migrates to Optimism
24.7.2023
Worldcoin, the decentralized ID and wallet protocol, has migrated its operations to Optimism, an Ethereum L2 scaling layer. With this move, Worldcoin aims to prepare for its future launch, taking advantage of the scalability features that its deployment on Optimism brings, including migrating user...
Charting Bitcoin’s Predictable Course: A Comprehensive Review of the Next 29 Reward Halvings
22.7.2023
In under 280 days, Bitcoin’s blockchain will undergo its fourth reward halving event, slicing the block subsidy from 6.25 BTC to 3.125 BTC. The crypto community is abuzz with chatter, contemplating how these substantial decreases in block rewards will transpire over the ensuing two decades...
BitKeep (Bitget Wallet) Partners With the Solana Foundation to Drive Growth in Web3
20.7.2023
PRESS RELEASE. BitKeep, a leading multi-chain wallet, has joined forces with the Solana Foundation in an exciting collaboration aimed at promoting the growth and evolution of the blockchain landscape. This strategic partnership combines BitKeep’s robust wallet solution with Solana’s...
ZkSync launches new STARK-based proof system with a focus on mass usability
17.7.2023
The latest proof system promises better throughput than the current 100 TPS rate and reduces costs in the long term
Binance Successfully Integrates Bitcoin Lightning Network for Faster and Cheaper Transactions
17.7.2023
Crypto exchange giant Binance has completed the integration of the Bitcoin Lightning Network, enabling its users to deposit and withdraw the world's number one crypto through this popular Layer 2 (L2).
Bitcoin Lightning Network is a second-layer solution that addresses scalability issues. It uses...
Sidechains Can Provide ‘Scalability and Flexibility Needed for Real-World Applications’ — Horizen Labs CEO
14.7.2023
All-in-one infrastructure solutions may be what is needed to drive the adoption of Web3, but such solutions might turn out to be complex and not as flexible, Rob Viglione, the co-founder and CEO at Horizen Labs, has argued. In addition, Viglione believes that such comprehensive infrastructure...