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Vitalik Buterin urges Web3 wallets to improve security, privacy
3.12.2024
The Ethereum co-founder also proposed changes to ease transfers among layer-2 scaling networks
Ethereum layer-2 volumes rose by 70%— Will they eclipse Solana
29.11.2024
A notable surge in activity puts analysts’ eyes back on Ethereum. Can the Ethereum network catch up to and surpass Solana?
Solv to launch ‘onchain MicroStrategy’
29.11.2024
The goal is to create an onchain product that generates yield on Bitcoin, according to Solv’s co-founder
Ethereum L2s surpass record $51B TVL after 205% yearly growth
28.11.2024
Layer 2s could be “cannibalistic” for Ether’s price potential, despite their scalability benefits, according to industry watchers
Uniswap sees record monthly volume on L2 as DeFi demand flows back
28.11.2024
Uniswap has hit record monthly volume across Ethereum L2s and one analyst says it’s an early sign of Ethereum ecosystem outperformance.
Starknet Unveils Phase 1 of Staking Initiative, Paving the Way for Decentralization on Ethereum Layer 2
27.11.2024
Starknet has officially launched Phase 1 of its staking initiative on the mainnet, marking a milestone in its journey toward full decentralization as the first major Ethereum Layer 2 rollup to implement a staking mechanism directly on L2. This initiative allows holders of STRK tokens to stake their...
The Protocol: Bitcoin Bridged Trustlessly to L2; Ethereum's Blob Mob
27.11.2024
Welcome to The Protocol, CoinDesk's weekly wrap-up of the most important stories in cryptocurrency tech development. I'm Marc Hochstein, CoinDesk's deputy editor-in-chief for features, opinion and standards.IN THIS ISSUE:Ethereum's blob mobStaking on StarknetAvalanche's big upgradeL2 teams beam...
The Protocol: Bitcoin Bridged Trustlessly to L2; Ethereum's Blob Mob
27.11.2024
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Starknet launches phase 1 staking on Ethereum layer 2
26.11.2024
Starknet launched staking with a 20,000 STRK minimum requirement for solo staking while enabling delegation for broader participation
Ethereum Blob Usage Explodes as Traders Rush to Layer 2 Solutions
26.11.2024
Ethereum has seen a surge in blob usage, averaging over 21,000 blobs this month, matching March's record activity.The Dencun upgrade allows Layer 2 solutions to efficiently bundle transactions and post them to Ethereum.Blob fees spiked, leading to the burning of over 166 ETH worth $560,000 in...
Base sees record 106 TPS as total value locked crosses $10B
26.11.2024
Base is one of two Ethereum layer 2s with a TVL above $10 billion, making considerable ground since launching in August last year
Crypto Staking Goes Live on Starknet in First for Ethereum L2 Blockchains
25.11.2024
Starknet has become the first major layer-2 rollup on top of Ethereum to let users earn money by staking their tokens.Anyone who has at least 20,000 STRK tokens (roughly $12,000 at recent prices) can pledge the asset as collateral and earn rewards for validating transactions. Users with less than...
Sony’s Soneium Might Be the Answer to Mass Web3 Adoption
25.11.2024
If you are unfamiliar with the launch of Soneium, you need to read this article because Sony is positioning itself as a bridge for mainstream audiences into Web3. This piece is a guest post by Blocmates. Blocmates is an invaluable crypto news and educational resource that offers clarity in...
Ethereum Layer-2 Teams Welcome Proposal to Overhaul Blockchain
21.11.2024
Far from making zero-knowledge rollups obsolete, the Beam Chain would make them work better, says Polygon. zkSync builder Matter Labs is also bullish
$47B in BTC may flow into Bitcoin L2s by 2030 — Galaxy Research
21.11.2024
Galaxy Research data revealed that $174 million had been invested in Bitcoin layer-2s between January and September.
Bitfinity Network launches Bitcoin L2 with $12M backing
19.11.2024
Bitfinity Network secures $12M to bring EVM compatibility and expanded DeFi functionality to Bitcoin using ICP’s Chain Fusion
Aave Gauges Community Interest for Expansion to Bitcoin Layer 2 Spiderchain
15.11.2024
The potential deployment on a Bitcoin layer-2 by the largest DeFi lending protocol highlights the appetite for harnessing the original blockchain for purposes that are commonplace elsewhere in the crypto ecosystem
China’s lockdown censorship inspired Ethereum ‘based rollup’ Taiko
14.11.2024
Taiko Labs co-founder Daniel Wang first wanted to make an “unstoppable” social network and found his way to an Ethereum “based rollup” in the process
China’s lockdown censorship inspired Ethereum ‘based rollup’ Taiko
14.11.2024
Taiko Labs co-founder Daniel Wang first wanted to make an “unstoppable” social network and found his way to an Ethereum “based rollup” in the process
China’s lockdown censorship inspired Ethereum ‘based rollup’ Taiko
14.11.2024
Taiko Labs co-founder Daniel Wang first wanted to make an “unstoppable” social network and found his way to an Ethereum “based rollup” in the process