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Friend.tech v2 airdrop could introduce non-transferable token
2.5.2024
Making the token non-transferable could force users to pay the 1.5% Friend.tech platform fee in an “ironic” shift from the platform’s non-venture capitalist approach
Backlash over EigenLayer airdrop shakes the crypto community!
2.5.2024
The EigenLayer airdrop’s recent disclosure has caused a variety of reactions from both cryptocurrency users and volunteers. Some have seen that it was done right, which is good, and others have analyzed it deeply. EigenLayer aims to donate 62% of its 8 million tokens to the community,...
The Protocol: EigenLayer's 'Intersubjective Forking' Is Objectively Not Done
1.5.2024
Much-hyped restaking project EigenLayer's 43-page whitepaper about its now-revealed EIGEN token has raised lots of questions. They may not matter initially, because much of the promised functionality won't be ready when the token launches
Restaking 'Gold Rush' Spreads to Solana From Ethereum, With Jito and Others Joining In
1.5.2024
Restaking has taken hold of the Ethereum ecosystem. With Jito and a handful of other companies building for Solana, can the trend spread?
EigenLayer sees over 12,000 queued withdrawals. How far will TVL fall?
1.5.2024
Mass withdrawals started on April 29, after EigenLayer's decision to ban U.S. and Canada-based participants from its upcoming airdrop
Why Eigenlayer’s Airdrop Is Controversial
30.4.2024
Although it’s actually conservative
Karak has 'good chance' of becoming next EigenLayer after EIGEN airdrop disappointment
30.4.2024
EigenLayer’s decision to ban U.S. and Canada-based airdrop participants could lead to a mass exodus to other restaking protocols. So will Karak become the next EigenLayer?
Eigenlayer’s Airdrop Faces Backlash Over Token Restrictions and Minimal Allocations
30.4.2024
The announcement of Eigenlayer’s airdrop, featuring non-transferable tokens and aggressive geo-restrictions, has sparked outrage among users who felt the allocated amount was minimal and the documentation confusing. Despite adding over $15.7 billion in staked Ether in anticipation...
EigenLayer users fume over restrictive airdrop, others say it’s ‘generous’
30.4.2024
Ethereum restaking protocol Eigenlayer has promised to allocate 15% of EIGEN supply to the community, but not everyone was happy about it
Eigenlayer releases EIGEN white paper, bans airdrop for US users
29.4.2024
The EIGEN token will be used to form consensus around data that is off-chain but easily verifiable, such as whether someone won a bet or adequately stored data
EigenLayer, After Touching Off Restaking Frenzy, Plans Own EIGEN token
29.4.2024
Some 45% of the EIGEN token supply will go towards the EigenLayer community, while investors will be allocated 29.5% of the token supply, and 25.5% will go towards early contributors
EigenLayer-Powered Aligned Layer Raises $20M to Make ZK Proofs Faster, Cheaper on Ethereum
25.4.2024
The fundraise was led by Hack VC and included contributions from DAO5, L2Iterative, NomadCapital_io, FinalityCap, Symbolic VC and Theta Capital
Eigenlayer Launches on Ethereum Amid Concerns Over Centralization and Potential Security Threats
18.4.2024
Eigenlayer launched on Ethereum’s mainnet with over $12 billion in total value locked, aiming to create a restaking ecosystem which, while promising lucrative prospects, may introduce unforeseen risks including potential centralization and the threat of slashing cascades impacting...
27% of Ethereum Now Staked: $98 Billion Committed as Interest Peaks
17.4.2024
Recent data reveals that over 27% of all ether, amounting to 32,472,720 ethereum, is currently staked, as interest in this activity has heightened significantly within the past year. Liquid staking derivative (LSD) protocols have locked in more than $40 billion, with Lido Finance holding $28.77...
Liquid Restaking Protocol Puffer Raises $18M, Led by Brevan Howard, Electric Capital
16.4.2024
The fresh round of capital will be used to help launch Puffer’s mainnet
Aligned Layer Secures $2.6M in Funding to Become a Faster and Cheaper Settlement Layer for Validity Proofs on Top of EigenLayer
15.4.2024
PRESS RELEASE. April 15th, 2024 –– Aligned Layer has successfully raised $2.6 million in a funding round led by Lemniscap, a VC firm specializing in emerging crypto assets and early-stage blockchain startups. The round also won investment from Paper Ventures, Bankless Ventures and industry angels....
EigenLayer introduces six new Actively Validated Services
12.4.2024
EigenLayer’s AVS mainnet launch marks a significant milestone in the development of Ethereum staking systems. Active validation services, or AVS, are critical for increasing the security and effectiveness of blockchain networks. EigenLayer restakers manage and secure these services, which...
Ether.Fi Inks $500M Restaking Deal With RedStone Oracles
12.4.2024
Under its deal with RedStone, Ether.Fi will dedicate $500 million to help secure RedStone's data oracles, which are used to pass information between blockchains and the outside world
EigenLayer’s Mainnet Draws Support from Coinbase and Google Cloud
10.4.2024
Moments following the network's mainnet was launched on April 9, Coinbase and Google's cloud divisions welcomed other major corporations in the industry as EigenLayer node operators.
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The Protocol: How to Engineer Harder Money, or Just Make Your Own
10.4.2024
Bitcoin's supply growth is set to automatically drop by 50% when next week's "halving" arrives, Ethereum is pondering a cut in ETH issuance, and meme coin issuers are just no-holds-barred spinning up new ones. Blockchain tech is enabling all sorts of monetary strategies