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The Protocol: Ethereum Layer-2s Keep Coming as OKX Apes In
15.11.2023
In this week's edition of The Protocol newsletter, we share a few trends stand out to close 2023: the proliferation of Ethereum layer-2 networks, the ascendancy of zero-knowledge cryptography and the appearance of tokens, smart contracts and now file hosting on the Bitcoin blockchain
Ledger and FVCKRENDER Launch Limited-Edition Nano X, More Collabs Coming
15.11.2023
Source: Ledger and FVCKRENDER Hardware wallet giant Ledger has joined hands with the popular tech-digital artist FVCKRENDER to launch a limited-edition bundle. The bundle, says the press release, “redefines the intersection of premium style and security in the realm of digital assets.” We made...
'Intents' Are Blockchain's Big New Buzzword. What are They, And What Are the Risks?
15.11.2023
Intent-centric programs are quietly transforming how we operate on blockchains, but they bring risks as well as benefits
Ethereum Platform Infura's Step Toward Decentralization Includes Microsoft, Tencent
15.11.2023
Infura, from the Ethereum developer ConsenSys, is so dominant that it's been cast as a potential single point of failure. Now it's creating a "decentralized infrastructure network" to help protect against outages – enlisting a "federated" group of partners
Microsoft, Tencent and other tech giants join decentralized Infura network
15.11.2023
Infura said the partnerships mark a major milestone in decentralizing and making its network more censorship-resistant
National Hockey League Comes Around to Digital Collectibles, Using Sweet Platform
15.11.2023
NHL Breakaway launches with Sweet, a platform for brands to create NFT collectibles under the Ethereum ERC-721 standard on Polygon and the Ethereum mainnet, as well as the Tezos NFT standard
Africa Tech Summit partners with Raenest for its Sixth Edition in Nairobi
15.11.2023
Africa Tech Summit Nairobi has announced a headline partnership with pioneering Nigerian fintech Raenest aimed at fostering innovation, growth, and collaborations within the African tech ecosystem. The sixth edition of Africa Tech Summit Nairobi – powered by Raenest will take place on February 14th...
Former Boxing Champ Manny Pacquiao’s Foundation Will Use Shibarium for Its Operations
15.11.2023
The charitable foundation established by the eight-time WBC champion will use the Shibarium blockchain to optimize fundraising, distribution, and other operations
Blockchain Developer Lattice Unveils 'Alternative Data Availability' Network for Optimism
15.11.2023
Redstone is operating in testnet, and aims to be cost-effective for on-chain games and decentralized applications
Standard Chartered Investment Arm Launches Tokenization Platform
15.11.2023
Libeara will enable the creation of a tokenized Singapore dollar government bond fund
JPMorgan, Apollo Tokenize Funds in 'Proof of Concept' With Axelar, Oasis, Provenance
15.11.2023
The aim of the project was to allow wealth managers to tokenize funds and to be able to purchase and rebalance positions in tokenized assets across multiple interconnected chains
Cryptocurrency Exchange OKX Coming Out With Layer 2 ‘X1’ Built on Polygon Technology
14.11.2023
The OKB token will be used for gas fees on the new chain, which comes as rival crypto exchanges including Coinbase and reportedly Kraken are pursuing their own layer-2 projects
Circle to Enable Cross-Chain USDC Transfers With Cosmos's Noble Later This Month
14.11.2023
Decentralized exchange dYdX will be the a user of CCTP, as the project expands beyond Arbitrum, Base, Ethereum and Optimism
Ripple exec reiterates need for tech-neutral crypto regulations
14.11.2023
Navin Gupta, managing director of South Asia, Middle East and North Africa (MENA) at Ripple, told Cointelegraph that education and introducing non-speculative use cases can help crypto companies navigate through varying regulations
Lens, Aave's Decentralized Social Media Platform, Launches Major Upgrade on Polygon
13.11.2023
The open source protocol spearheaded by DeFi giant Stani Kulechov has released a bevy of new monetization features
Bitcoin Researcher Behind 'BitVM' Ignites Fresh Buzz With New Paper on File Hosting
13.11.2023
The proposal by Robin Linus, a core contributor to Bitcoin-based zero-knowledge proofs developer ZeroSync, sets out how an open market for content hosting could be created by "an atomic swap of coins for files."
Ex-Polygon Veteran Wyatt Joins Optimism Foundation Unit in Growth Role
13.11.2023
Wyatt, who previously served as president at Polygon Labs and had a stint at YouTube, joins as chief growth officer, where he will be in charge of helping developers build across Optimism’s ecosystem of blockchains
Raft Suffers $3.3M Exploit That Drove Down Stablecoin 50%, but Hacker Likely Lost Money on Attack
10.11.2023
Raft's R stablecoin lost its dollar peg, dropping as much as 50% in the immediate aftermath of the exploit
Binance Launches Web3 Wallet to ‘Lower the Barrier’ for Self Custody
10.11.2023
Binance has announced the launch of a new “self-custody” Web3 wallet aimed at simplifying the user experience and protecting user funds when using decentralized apps. The wallet features multi-party computation (MPC) tech, which Binance alleges allows users to manage the wallet without...
Bitwise Has No Connection With Now-Defunct Bitwise Industries
10.11.2023
Source: Pexels Crypto fund manager Bitwise Asset Management has insisted that it “has no relationship” with the now-defunct technology company Bitwise Industries. The reply comes amid a probe conducted by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Bitwise Industries. The regulator accused...