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zkSync Era denies 921 ETH 'stuck forever' in smart contract
7.4.2023
One member of the cryptocurrency subreddit pointed out that “EVM equivalent” compilers like zkSync Era does not necessarily mean it is fully “EVM compatible.”
Buterin weighs in on zk-EVMs impact on decentralization and security
3.4.2023
Vitalik Buterin has weighed the impacts of the addition of zk-EVMs at the protocol level, saying it could speed up the verification process on the base layer
IOTA Releases Shimmer Public Test Chain Ahead of Native Ethereum Virtual Machine Launch
29.3.2023
The public testnet will help developers improve the resilience, performance, and security of ShimmerEVM
EOS Ethereum Virtual Machine Testnet Goes Live Ahead of April Mainnet Deployment
28.3.2023
The network is the final testnet before a mainnet deployment in April as part of a broader revival plan for EOS
‘The Only Way to Truly Scale Blockchains Is to Parallelize Processing’ Says Piers Ridyard
27.3.2023
Despite being touted as the possible panacea, decentralized finance (defi) still faces obstacles which greatly diminish the prospects of mainstream adoption, asserts serial entrepreneur and CEO of Radix DLT, Piers Ridyard. Ridyard added that while defi is seen as “a fantastic proof...
FIL Jumps 14% as Traders Await Filecoin Virtual Machine Upgrade
14.3.2023
FIL was lately trading at $7.22 ahead of an upgrade that will introduce several new features to the Filecoin network
Hedera confirms exploit on mainnet led to theft of service tokens
10.3.2023
Hedera said the smart contract exploit on Mar. 9 has not impacted the network or its consensus layer
Rollkit Developers Leverage Bitcoin for Sovereign Rollups, Sparking Criticism from Ethereum Proponents
6.3.2023
The Rollkit development team has announced that Bitcoin has been integrated as a means for sovereign rollups to store and retrieve data. The developers have stated that it is now possible to run the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) on Bitcoin as a sovereign rollup. However, some Ethereum proponents...
Axelar Network launches Axelar Virtual Machine
28.2.2023
Axelar Network took to Twitter to announce the launch of the Axelar Virtual Machine. The objective is to boost the widespread adoption of Web3 by enabling developers to architect decentralized applications and deploy them all over the Web3 segment. The Axelar Virtual Machine is based on...
Axelar Introduces Virtual Machine for Developers Building Cross-Chain Crypto Apps
27.2.2023
Axelar describes its new VM as Kubernetes for Web3
Eclipse to Launch Rollup Blockchain for Polygon Network with Solana Compatibility
24.2.2023
Customizable rollup provider Eclipse announced that the startup is launching a scaling solution that is compatible with Solana and Polygon. Eclipse disclosed that the Layer 2 blockchain can run smart contracts on Solana, and decentralized applications (dapps) will be easily migratable to...
Filecoin’s FIL Token Jumps More Than 30%, Sparking Interest in Virtual Machine Launch
17.2.2023
It wasn’t immediately clear what prompted the rally
Optimism Plans to Enhance L2 Scaling Network With ‘Bedrock’ Upgrade in March
2.2.2023
The Ethereum scaling network Optimism, which operates as a layer two (L2) network, announced plans to upgrade its network in March. The upgrade, named “Bedrock,” aims to increase transfer speed, lower fees, and enhance compatibility with the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM). The Optimism...
Cardano ecosystem set to expand with custom-built sidechains
13.1.2023
The toolkit will allow for creators of sidechains to choose their own consensus mechanism and other application-specific features, whilst inheriting the security of the main chain
Where Is the Ethereum Virtual Machine Headed in 2023? (Hint: Beyond Ethereum)
12.12.2022
With apps like Uniswap exploring Layer 2s, dYdX building on Cosmos and the rise of appchains on Cosmos next year seems fit for an explosion of EVM experimentation
Astar Network CEO: Webassembly Smart Contracts Are Going to ‘Pull a Lot of Talent From Web2 to Web3’
11.12.2022
Ethereum is almost universally credited for kickstarting the Web3 revolution after it brought to life the concept of smart contracts. However, some in the Web3 community, like Astar Network’s Sota Watanabe, believe the protocol cannot “build the innovative future of blockchain...
What is an Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) and how does it work?
27.11.2022
Forming the backbone of the Ethereum Blockchain, EVM provides developers with a run-time environment to build DApps and other applications
StarkNet makes Cairo 1.0 open source in first step toward community control
25.11.2022
StarkNet has prioritized scalability over composability and transparency. But it’s now working on making its tech open source
First-ever Rootstock Summit signifies the new brand identity for Bitcoin’s second-layer virtual machine
1.11.2022
The Rootstock Summit is just around the corner and signifies the relaunch of the Rootstock brand. The event will bring together key influencers and ecosystem participants to make important announcements regarding Rootstock and its growing ecosystem. The Rootstock Summit takes place in Sans Souci...
Ripple wants to bring Ethereum smart contracts to the XRP Ledger
18.10.2022
The EVM-compatible XRP Ledger sidechain is set to undergo its second phase in early 2023 — which will make the chain permissionless and improve scalability