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Arbitrum (ARB) falls to all-time low as network usage metrics decline
11.9.2023
ARB price slumps to a new low as a decline in TVL, active addresses engaging with its DApps and a general malaise across the crypto market take their toll
Financial privacy and regulation can co-exist with ZK-proofs — Vitalik Buterin
6.9.2023
A new paper co-authored by Ethereum's Vitalik Buterin highlights the use of zero-knowledge proofs as a tool for regulatory compliance and on-chain privacy
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
What Is EIP-4844? A Look at Proto-Danksharding and Its Effect On Rollup Fees
4.9.2023
Ethereum Improvement Proposal 4844 (EIP-4844), also known as Proto-Danksharding, introduces a set of changes that seek to lay the logic and “scaffolding” for scaling Ethereum through sharding but without adding sharding itself. Its implementation aims to reduce the transaction fees...
Coinbase’s Chosen Blockchain Brand Sees Zero Threat from Zero Knowledge
23.8.2023
Many Ethereum aficionados have predicted that the most promising layer-2 blockchains would be built not using the OP Stack’s “optimistic rollup” technology – favored by the U.S. crypto exchange Coinbase – but with a different setup known as “ZK rollups,” reliant on "zero-knowledge" cryptography
Polygon Zero accuses Matter Labs’ developers of plagiarism
3.8.2023
Polygon Zero has accused Matter Labs of copying significant code from its Plonky2 library to zkSync, a rival Ethereum layer-2 scaling solution
Coinbase Sets Public Launch of ‘Base’ Layer 2 Blockchain for Next Week
3.8.2023
Users will be able to bridge their ETH starting Thursday, with the official launch of the main network for Aug. 9
Gamestop to Sunset Crypto Wallet Amid Regulatory Uncertainty; Advises Users to Secure Passphrase
2.8.2023
Gamestop, the American retailer known for specializing in video game sales, has announced its intention to eliminate its iOS and Chrome Extension crypto wallets on November 1, 2023. The company cited the decision as a response to the existing “regulatory uncertainty of the crypto space.” Gamestop...
Another week of DeFi hacks, but ZK-proof development heats up: Finance Redefined
28.7.2023
The total value locked in DeFi protocols remained below $50 billion after another week of exploits
Optimism transaction volumes surpass Abitrum’s for the first time in six months
27.7.2023
Optimism lost the top spot to Arbitrum in January, after the end of its season one “quest," but has regained it after Worldcoin launched on July 25
A Decentralized Rollup Pilot by Injective and Espresso Systems
21.7.2023
An exciting new collaboration has been announced between Injective and Espresso Systems, a protocol that creates decentralized rollup sequencers. With this partnership, Injective will introduce decentralization into its ecosystem, focusing on Cascade and the wider IBC (Inter-Blockchain...
DeFi liquidity protocol adds Consensys-developed zkEVM rollup Linea
20.7.2023
The co-founder of the liquidity protocol said the zk roll-up-based scalable solution has the potential to solve the scalability dilemma put forward by Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin
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
Zero-Knowledge Rollup ZKM Sets Out to Make Ethereum 'Universal Settlement Layer'
13.7.2023
With funding from the foundation that oversees development of the Metis layer-2 Ethereum protocol, ZKM is developing a hybrid approach that combines Optmistic and Zero-Knowledge rollups into one
What Is Ethereum’s ‘Data Availability' Problem, and Why Does It Matter?
12.7.2023
Separate “data availability” layers could reduce congestion on the Ethereum network by making it easier for ancillary “rollup” networks to verify that transactional details exist and are available to download if needed — without actually downloading them. The concept might offer an alternative...
Vitalik Buterin wants Bitcoin to experiment with layer2 solutions just like Ethereum
10.7.2023
Buterin also lauded the recent rise of Ordinals and believes it has brought the builder culture back to the Bitcoin ecosystem
How the spot Bitcoin ETF filings affected the crypto industry in June: Report
7.7.2023
The competition among zk-Rollup-based scaling solutions is tightening while the security tokens market continues steadily
Zero Barriers podcast series: Crypto adoption fueled by ZK-rollups
4.7.2023
The podcast series is produced in collaboration with Starkware and explores the future of ZK-rollups as an Ethereum layer-2 solution
ZkDay comes to Paris on July 19: A marquee ZK conference amid EthCC
30.6.2023
The ZK-focused community conference zkDay Paris kicks off on July 19 during EthCC after a successful event in Denver
Etherscan launches AI-powered Code Reader: Finance Redefined
23.6.2023
The top 100 DeFi tokens broke out of a three-week-long bearish momentum amid a marketwide surge led by Bitcoin