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Venture Firm A16z Releases Jolt, a 'Zero-Knowledge Virtual Machine'
9.4.2024
The release is the product of a16z's first foray into deep tech research
On the Halving, Bitcoin is Getting New Technologies: Rollups and Tokens. Sovryn’s New Initiative is How to Get In Early
29.3.2024
Sovryn’s and BOB are offering early users a piece of the new Bitcoin economy. With the Bitcoin Halving less than a month from now, Bitcoin will get two significant technological additions: Rollups, which will allow an increase in user adoption, lower fees, and smart contract capabilities...
From Rollups to Sidechains, L2 Watch Catalogs Dozens of Bitcoin Layer 2 Solutions
23.3.2024
In recent years, attention towards layer two (L2) scaling solutions for Bitcoin has persisted, though bitcoin capacity in the Lightning Network has seen a decline. In recent years, other varieties of L2 solutions have emerged, capturing the attention of the crypto community. On March 19, 2024,...
Espresso Systems Raises $28M in Fresh Funds, Led By A16z Crypto
21.3.2024
The shared sequencer leading firm said that the round would further invests in their products as well as additional hires
Optimism Finally Starts Testing 'Fault Proofs' at Heart of Design – and of Criticism
19.3.2024
A version of the new proof system, which will help secure withdrawals from Optimism and other networks based on its tech, will be deployed to Ethereum's Sepolia test network on Tuesday
Ethereum Rollups Start Reaping Dencun Benefits: 99% Fee Drops Reported in Some Cases
15.3.2024
Ethereum rollups, the layer 2 scaling structures, have started reaping the benefits of the recently applied Dencun upgrade. The update, which included EIP-4844, also known as Proto-Danksharding, has allowed transaction fees to decrease by 99% in some cases, with Arbitrum, Base, Optimism,...
BNB Chain Launches Rollup-as-a-Service to Bolster L2 Blockchain Development
14.3.2024
On Thursday, the team behind BNB Chain introduced a novel Rollup-as-a-Service (RaaS) offering for the development of layer two blockchains (L2s) atop the BNB Chain. The team detailed that the service equips sizable decentralized applications (dapps), enterprises, and the BNB Chain with...
Ethereum Staking Protocol Swell Unveils Layer-2 Rollup With $1B Total Value Locked
13.3.2024
Swell developed the rollup alongside Ethereum scaler AltLayer and a16z-backed crypto-staking project EigenLayer
Ethereum Activates 'Dencun' Upgrade, in Landmark Move to Reduce Data Fees
13.3.2024
A key element of the upgrade is to enable a new place for storing data on the blockchain – referred to as "proto-danksharding," which gives room for a dedicated space that is separate from regular transactions, and at a lower cost
Ethereum Blockchain Counts Down to 'Dencun' Upgrade, Set to Reduce Fees
12.3.2024
The upgrade is designed to usher in a new era of cheaper fees for the growing array of layer-2 networks that operate on top of Ethereum
Where Did We Go Wrong With Ethereum Scaling?
11.3.2024
Taiko, an 'Ethereum-Equivalent ZK Rollup,' Raises $15M
2.3.2024
The Taiko project, distinguished for its "based sequencing" architecture, is one of several competing for relevance among a deep field of Ethereum layer-2 networks
What to Expect From Ethereum’s Cancun-Deneb Upgrade
28.2.2024
The beginning of "The Surge" era in Ethereum's roadmap sees a range of enhancements to scalability, efficiency and security. Here’s a breakdown
Polygon, StarkWare Tout New 'Circle STARKs' as Breakthrough for Zero-Knowledge Proofs
21.2.2024
Circle STARKs are supposed to accelerate the proving process for zero-knowledge rollups, according to a white paper published by Polygon Labs and StarkWare
Former Fidelity Digital Assets Head Joins Advisory Board of Ethereum L2 Layer N
21.2.2024
Luc Froehlich will help guide Layer N's Real World Asset, TradFi, and tokenization strategies
Citrea Proposes First ZK Rollup to Make Bitcoin the All-Chain
10.2.2024
Citrea, a project that aims to scale Bitcoin through ZK rollups, came out of stealth on Tuesday. The project aims to become a pathway for several initiatives to take advantage of the decentralization and security of Bitcoin while at the same time contributing to scaling and giving developers...
Polygon Releases 'Type 1 Prover,' Claiming Milestone Set by Ethereum's Vitalik Buterin
8.2.2024
The announcement means that existing EVM chains or optimistic rollups can connect to the prover without modification, then plug into Polygon’s newly released Aggregation layer, providing access to "all of the liquidity and value on Ethereum itself,” Polygon said
Ethereum Developers Target March 13 for Milestone 'Dencun' Upgrade on Mainnet
8.2.2024
The timing for the long-awaited Dencun upgrade, with its much-touted "proto-danksharding" feature, was announced Thursday on a call with top developers for the Ethereum blockchain
Ethereum's Dencun Upgrade Reaches Final ‘Holesky’ Testnet, Starting Countdown to Data 'Blobs'
7.2.2024
The test simulated “proto-danksharding,” a technical feature aimed at reducing the cost of transactions for rollups as well as making data availability cheaper
Vitalik Buterin and Ethereum Foundation Explore Strategies to Optimize Blockchain for Rollup-Centric Roadmap
6.2.2024
Ethereum (ETH) co-founder Vitalik Buterin and the Ethereum Foundation are actively considering multiple strategies to reduce Ethereum’s maximum block size. Their goal is to optimize the blockchain for the “rollup-centric roadmap,” which emphasizes the use of rollups for scaling...