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Stellar Debuts Smart Contracts With Protocol 20 Update
23.2.2024
Stellar has announced the introduction of smart contracts as part of its Protocol 20 update, passed by a validator vote on Feb. 20. The upgrade introduces Soroban, the new smart contracts system, to mainnet, and initiates a phased rollout for validators to monitor the performance of these...
Stellar Starts Phased Rollout of 'Soroban' Smart Contracts
20.2.2024
The "Protocol 20" upgrade, which adds support for Ethereum-style smart contracts to the decade-old payments-focused blockchain, had been delayed by three weeks due to precautions after a bug was found
Aptos Foundation and Blockchain Phone Maker Jambo Partner to Bolster Global Web3 Access
17.2.2024
The Aptos Foundation has revealed its collaboration with Jambo, a creator of blockchain-enabled smartphones, to bolster emerging markets through Web3 innovation. The pair state that their alliance seeks to improve Web3 access and knowledge in areas that would benefit greatly, by utilizing the layer...
Dydx Foundation Receives $30M From Community Treasury to Propel Strategic Initiatives
11.2.2024
This week, the Dydx Foundation revealed it has secured a $30 million allocation from the Dydx Chain Community Treasury. This financial infusion is designated to extend the foundation’s operational capacity by an additional three years, facilitating the execution of the project’s strategic...
USDC to Go Native on Celo Blockchain, Eyeing Role as Gas Currency
1.2.2024
The Celo Foundation has partnered with Circle to bring USDC, a leading stablecoin, into its network. This integration not only diversifies Celo’s stablecoin offerings but also positions USDC to become an official gas currency on the blockchain. Celo Embraces USDC for Enhanced Digital Currency...
Stellar Development Foundation Votes to Delay Protocol 20 Upgrade Amid Bug Concerns
30.1.2024
The Stellar Development Foundation wishes to put a hold on the upcoming Protocol 20 upgrade of the Stellar blockchain network, originally scheduled for January 30. This decision follows the discovery of a bug that could impact the Soroban smart contract transactions. Stellar Development Foundation...
Stellar's Foundation Supports Delay of Smart-Contracts Upgrade After Bug Found
28.1.2024
A bug identified on Jan. 25 was deemed to pose "little risk," but after receiving "robust feedback" from the blockchain's developer community, the Stellar Development Foundation opted to "disarm" its validators ahead of the Jan. 30 target date for the Protocol 20 upgrade
Avalanche Foundation Embraces Meme Coin Culture With $100 Million Fund (edited)
25.1.2024
The Avalanche Foundation has created a $100 million meme coin fund to promote culture and engagement within the Avalanche ecosystem. Image by AdriaVidal, Adobe Stock. On January 23, the nonprofit organization behind the Avalanche blockchain network announced a $100 million fund to support meme...
Solana Blockchain Introduces’ Token Extensions’ Allowing More Programmable Rules for Tokens
25.1.2024
Solana Blockchain has unveiled “token extensions” as part of the Solana Network’s SPL token evolution. Token extensions represent a new standard for SPL tokens, offering enhanced functionalities comparable to Ethereum’s ERC-20 token standard. In a press release on January...
Bug That Took Down 8% of Ethereum's Validators Sparks Worries About Even Bigger Outage
22.1.2024
The lion's share of Ethereum's validators rely on the same piece of software to power their operations. According to some experts, this could be a big risk
Speedrunning Dog Didn’t Set Record At AGDQ 2024, Still Good Boy
16.1.2024
On January 16, Peanut Butter became the first dog to ever speedrun a game at Awesome Games Done Quick. And while the Shiba Inu gamer didn’t set a new record today or beat their previous personal best, Peanut Butter is still a very good boy who deserves all the pets and treats.Read more
Near Foundation Cuts Staff by 40%, CEO Says Organization Is in Good Financial Health
13.1.2024
The NEAR Foundation recently said it has let go of 35 workers as part of a realignment exercise that sees it “focus on a narrower and higher-impact set of activities.” The foundation’s CEO insisted that the job cuts did not in any way indicate that his organization was facing...
Near Foundation To Reduce Workforce By 40%
11.1.2024
Source: Pixabay Non-profit organization Near Foundation has announced that it will reduce its workforce by approximately 40%. In a statement published on Thursday, the Near Foundation said it would cut around 35 employees after completing a recent review. The cuts are set to primarily affect...
Ethereum Foundation Announces Devcon 7 Conference in Bangkok, Thailand, November 12-15, 2024
3.1.2024
Source: Adobe Stock / Dennis The Ethereum Foundation has announced that Devcon 7, the Ethereum developer conference, will be hosted in Bangkok, Thailand, from November 12 to 15, 2024. The decision reflects an expansion of the event’s vision, with a focus on embracing the entire Southeast Asia...
ENS Token Jumps 50% as Vitalik Buterin Hails It as 'Super Important'
3.1.2024
ENS, the governance token of the Ethereum Name Service project, surged after Ethereum cofounder Buterin posted on X that the service is "super important."
Avalanche Foundation to Purchase Meme Coins as Part of Culture Drive
29.12.2023
“These coins, often inspired by internet culture and humor, go beyond mere utility assets,” the foundation said
Ethereum’s Upcoming Upgrade ‘Cancun-Deneb’ Set to Begin Testing on January 17
21.12.2023
Source: AdobeStock / Sergey Nivens Ethereum’s upcoming upgrade, “Cancun-Deneb” (also known as “Dencun”), is set to begin testing on January 17, as per an official note published on the Ethereum Github repository. According to the latest Ethereum All Core Developers...
Cardano Foundation Launches Identity Wallet For Seamless Interaction With DApps
13.12.2023
Source: AdobeStock / RareStock Swiss-based Cardano Foundation, the non-profit organization created to promote the Cardano blockchain ecosystem, is introducing a new digital Identity Wallet. The new product is compatible with the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C), an international standards...
Iris-Scanning Crypto Project Worldcoin Launches Community Grants Program
7.12.2023
Recently, the Worldcoin Foundation unveiled the launch of its community grants program, beginning with its first phase, Wave0. In the crypto economy, Worldcoin’s WLD token has not experienced the growth that other crypto assets have enjoyed, declining over 3% in the past fortnight. This...
Worldcoin Foundation $5M Grants Program Focuses on 'Equitable Systems'
6.12.2023
The grants are supposed to give developers a “focus on building resilient technology and more equitable systems.”