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Optimism 'Bedrock' Upgrade to Speed Confirmations, Cut Gas Fees, Set Path to 'Superchain'
5.6.2023
The "Bedrock” upgrade will improve the usability of the chain by lowering gas fees and cutting deposit-confirmation times by 90% – pitched as a key step toward the Optimism network's goal of becoming a "Superchain."
Ethereum gas fees cool down after May memecoin frenzy
5.6.2023
Besides Ethereum, Bitcoin’s meme frenzy via Ordinals has steeply declined from its high in May
Bitcoin Fees Decrease, But Over 257,000 Pending Transactions Await Confirmation
5.6.2023
Although the Bitcoin blockchain’s average transaction fees have decreased since surpassing $30 per transfer on May 8, there are still over 257,000 pending transactions awaiting confirmation. Furthermore, from May 1 onwards, the network has successfully verified anywhere from 355,000 to over...
Coinbase Expands Futures Offering, Unveils ‘Institutional-Sized’ Bitcoin and Ether Contracts
4.6.2023
On June 1, Coinbase revealed its plans to extend bitcoin and ether futures contracts to institutional investors through its derivatives exchange. The firm mentioned that the Coinbase Bitcoin (BTI) and Ether (ETI) futures contracts would be accessible via third-party institutional futures commission...
Rocket Pool to Integrate With Zksync Era, Offering Faster Speeds and Lower Transaction Costs
2.6.2023
According to Rocket Pool, a liquid staking derivatives provider, users will have the ability to liquid stake their ETH using the Layer 2 (L2) Zksync Era network. The company clarified that Rocket Pool liquid stakers utilizing Zksync Era will enjoy faster speeds and lower transaction costs. Liquid...
Uniswap Community Votes Down Protocol Fees for Liquidity Providers
2.6.2023
The initial snapshot poll was voted against by the community in a surprising move
Uniswap DAO rejects plan to charge LP fees; UNI holders cite tax concerns
1.6.2023
The proposal would have allowed Uniswap’s governing body to receive a percentage of the fees that currently go to liquidity providers
Fantom starts paying developers to generate gas fees
31.5.2023
Developers will get a 15% cut of the fees they generate, but only if their app has done more than 125,000 transactions and has existed for three months
Fantom Blockchain to Return 15% of Gas Fees to Boost Network Usage – Here's What You Need to Know
30.5.2023
The Fantom (FTM) blockchain has introduced a new initiative called the "dApp Gas Monetization Program," aiming to reward projects that utilize its network and contribute to increased gas fee usage.
The new program, which recently received community support through a governance vote, seeks...
Ordinals Inscriptions on Bitcoin Surpass 10 Million, Fueling NFT and Token Boom
30.5.2023
On Monday, May 28, 2023, a pivotal landmark was reached as the aggregate quantity of Ordinal inscriptions minted on the Bitcoin blockchain exceeded 10 million in under half a year. Since Ordinal inscriptions’ inception, bitcoin miners have garnered roughly 1,596 bitcoins, valued at $44.37...
Fantom Will Pay Back 15% of Token Fees to Some Projects
29.5.2023
The move is part of an initiative to drive demand for block space, which help add to the value proposition of ftm tokens
Burning Metrics: Ethereum Burns 3.33 Million Ether Valued at $6.1 Billion in 21 Months
28.5.2023
In the past 21 months following Ethereum’s London hard fork, the network has witnessed the destruction of over 3.33 million ether, valued at $6.1 billion. At present, roughly 3.51 ether is burned every single minute. Standing out as a prominent participant in the burn process since August...
RGB protocol may offer solution to Bitcoin's Ordinals jam, claims proponent
26.5.2023
The founder of Digital Bitcoin Art and Assets (DIBA) believes smart contracts on Bitcoin could solve the myriad problems created by Ordinals
KyberSwap Resumes Elastic Protocol, Backed by Multi-Million KNC KyberDAO Security Fund
25.5.2023
KyberSwap, a leading decentralized exchange (DEX) platform, is thrilled to announce they will be resuming its highly anticipated Elastic protocol on May 25, 2023. This brings back key capital-efficient features such as concentrated liquidity and full range fees compounding, while incorporating...
Should You Buy SOL? Solana Price Prediction Surges as SOL Blockchain Attracts a Wave of New Users Amidst High ETH Gas Fees
24.5.2023
Solana (SOL), a blockchain platform known for its scalability and low transaction fees, has recently gained significant attention as it attracts a wave of new users.
The surge in interest comes as Ethereum (ETH) gas fees remain high, prompting many users to explore alternative options.
The...
Rising BTC transaction fees are a good thing, Bitcoin educator shares
22.5.2023
Dan Held, the chief marketing officer at Trust Machines, believes that rising Bitcoin transaction fees may encourage users to look at other layer-2 solutions
Bitcoin Transaction Backlog Shrinks, but Over 289,000 Still Await Confirmation
20.5.2023
Although Bitcoin’s network transaction fees have decreased and a portion of the unconfirmed transfer backlog has diminished, the protocol still grapples with over 289,000 transactions awaiting confirmation. As of this writing, more than 218 blocks must be processed to fully alleviate this...
Bitcoin Ordinals' total mintage fees increase 700% from April: Report
20.5.2023
The total number of Bitcoin Ordinals has surpassed 8 million since its inception in January
NY Attorney General Secures $4.3 Million Refund for Coin Cafe Customers Misled by Hidden Fees
19.5.2023
The New York Attorney General’s office has ordered crypto trading platform Coin Cafe to repay $4.3 million to users for charging hidden fees.
In a Thursday announcement, Attorney General Letitia James revealed that it has secured $4.3 million for Coin Cafe users after the company charged...
Coin Cafe to repay $4.3M in fees that 'wiped out' investors' Bitcoin accounts
19.5.2023
The platform was charging investors ‘exorbitant and undisclosed fees’ with one user being charged recurring fees of $51,000 over a span of 13 months, according to the statement