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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
Matter Labs Nets $200M to Build zkSync Ethereum Scaling Platform
16.11.2022
A week after zkSync V2’s “baby alpha” launch, Matter Labs said it would open-source its code and push for improved standards around rollup development
zkSync developer Matter Labs raises $200M, commits to open-sourcing platform
16.11.2022
Over 150 projects, including Chainlink, Uniswap and Aave, have signaled their intent to deploy on the layer-2 blockchain
Aave Community Members Vote to Deploy on zkSync v2 Testnet
2.11.2022
The decision will let developers evaluate whether to fully deploy its decentralized exchange on the layer 2 scaling platform that speeds up Ethereum transactions
Zksync Devs Plan to Launch Layer 3 Scaling Solution Called ‘Opportunity’ in Q1 2023
29.10.2022
Matter Labs, the team behind the Ethereum layer two (L2) scaling protocol Zksync, revealed the developers plan to launch a layer three (L3) proof of concept called “Opportunity” in the first quarter of 2023. The team says that the prototype of L3 will be built on top of L2...
Ethereum Scaling Platform zkSync v2 Goes Live Amid Controversy
28.10.2022
Matter Labs pitches zkSync V2 as the “first” network of its kind to launch on Ethereum, but its competitors aren’t buying the hype
zkSync end-to-end prover positioned live on Testnet
19.10.2022
zkEVM is thrilled and enthusiastic about making its official announcement regarding the zkSync 2.0, that is, at the very moment, a completely functional end-to-end zkEVM. It has also been effectively positioned on a public testnet. As a matter of consideration, the concept of a zkEVM was considered...
Uniswap to Deploy on Privacy-Focused zkSync Following Community Vote
14.10.2022
The proposal passed with nearly 100% of all votes agreeing to deploy Uniswap on zkSync, with over 72 million UNI staked by users
Polygon Launches zkEVM Testnet — Defi Projects Uniswap, Lens, Aave Join Testing
11.10.2022
The blockchain project Polygon has announced the launch of the zkEVM public testnet, a layer two (L2) scaling solution announced in July that aims to reduce fees and inherit the security of the Ethereum blockchain. Polygon considers the testnet “the first open-source zkEVM network,”...
Ethereum-scaling protocol zkSync’s layer-3 prototype set for testing in 2023
11.10.2022
Matter Labs chief product officer Steve Newcomb emphasized to Cointelegraph that the launch of its L3 prototype will significantly improve the performance of its L2 solution
Matter Labs Schedules zkSync 2.0 Mainnet Launch for October
20.7.2022
As Ethereum scaling competition heats up, Matter Labs says it will bring the first EVM-compatible ZK rollup to market
Apecoin Community Votes on Keeping APE Token in the Ethereum Ecosystem
3.6.2022
The Apecoin community is in the midst of discussing whether or not the crypto asset should remain within the Ethereum ecosystem. While AIP-41 voting started today, the proposal’s voting process will end on June 8, 2022, at 9 p.m. (ET). Meanwhile, the project’s native token APE...
Crypto community welcomes Ethereum zkSync testnet
23.2.2022
The platform plans to scale up with a framework that allows for rapid growth without sacrificing the security and decentralization of Ethereum
Forward Protocol Integrates with zkSync
15.2.2022
Froward Protocol has successfully integrated with zkSync in recent days, in a step closer to realizing its vision of building a transparent rewarding ecosystem. Forward Protocol now aims to leverage the Ethereum scalability solution of zkSync to achieve its objectives related to having a rewarding...
BitDAO launches $200M zkDAO to advance Ethereum scaling via zkSync
27.1.2022
As outlined by its creators, zkDAO will be community-driven and is currently seeking contributors
Ethereum Gas Fees Are Currently 62% Cheaper Than Last Month
26.12.2021
Since November 9, 2021, or 46 days ago, transaction fees on the Ethereum network have been cut by more than half the rate they were on that day. At the time, the average fee to move ethereum was $62.84 per transfer and since then, the fees have dropped 62.85% to $23.34 per transaction. From...
Huobi Joins with zKSync for Faster and Low-Rate Blockchain
16.11.2021
Huobi Global partners with zkSync, the latest ZK Rollup EVM-Compatible developed by Matter Labs. This is to offer faster and low-rate access Blockchain experience with good security as Ethereum, following Huobi Ventures’ strategic investment in Matter Labs’ recent round of funding....
Matter Labs raises $50M to build EVM-compatible zk-rollups
9.11.2021
The funding will be used to further develop zkSync v2, which is currently live on testnet
While Ethereum Prices Skyrocket, Ether Gas Fees Surge Fueling Costly Transfers
30.10.2021
On October 29, 2021, the second-largest crypto asset in terms of market valuation, ethereum, reached an all-time price high at $4,467 per unit. Meanwhile, after the Ethereum network’s Altair upgrade went live, ether gas fees have skyrocketed significantly. As Ethereum Tests New Price Highs...
Wormhole Adds Binance Smart Chain Support to Network Bridge
12.10.2021
During the first week of September, the Wormhole Network’s ethereum ↔ solana bridge was introduced to the Solana community and the following week, developers released a bi-directional connection for blockchain non-fungible token (NFT) collectibles. On Monday, the Wormhole dev team...