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‘Crypto’s Flash Boys’: A Q&A With Austin Federa on DoubleZero
30.8.2025
DoubleZero was first announced in December 2024 as a blockchain layer intended to be faster than the internet. Since then, nearly 12.5% of SOL staked is operating on the DoubleZero testnet
Alpen Labs Launches Public Testnet for Bitcoin Financial System
4.8.2025
Alpen Labs launched its public testnet on Monday, advancing efforts to build a native financial system directly on the Bitcoin blockchain. Bitcoin ZK-Rollup Testnet Goes Live With EVM Compatibility According to the Alpen Labs release shared with Bitcoin.com News, the testnet allows developers...
Status Unveils Gasless Layer 2 Feature on Linea, Ditches Sequencer Fees Entirely
9.7.2025
The network, currently in testnet, will operate differently compared to conventional rollups that depend on sequencer fees, the team said
Bitcoin DeFi Project BOB Launches BitVM Bridge Testnet
2.7.2025
The testnet debuts with support from a host of major crypto firms who will be operating nodes on the BitVM bridge, such as Lombard, Amber Group and RockawayX
Animoca Brands' Flagship Project Moca Network to Debut L1 for Digital Identity
25.6.2025
The Moca Chain testnet is expected to start up in the third quarter with the mainnet following by year-end
XRP Ledger's Ethereum-Compaitable Sidechain to Go Live in Q2
11.6.2025
The testnet for the XRPL EVM sidechain has shown rapid growth
JPMorgan’s Kinexys Connects With Public Blockchain on Ondo Chain Testnet Debut
14.5.2025
The testnet deal links JPMorgan’s Kinexys payments network to Ondo Chain using Chainlink’s cross-chain tech
The Protocol: Ethereum’s Pectra Upgrade Finally Goes Live
7.5.2025
Also: Bitcoin Devs Debate OP_RETURN, World Network Launches in U.S., and Aztec Testnet Launches
Early Investors Back Nexchain with $1M+ as Blockchain Project Prepares for Testnet Launch
3.5.2025
This content is provided by a sponsor. PRESS RELEASE. In the fast-evolving world of blockchain technology, where speed, scalability, and security are often seen as trade-offs, Nexchain is breaking boundaries by delivering all three, powered by the transformative capabilities of artificial...
'Everything Is Encrypted': Aztec’s Privacy Rollup Hits Testnet Amid Growing Demand
1.5.2025
The solution comes after 8 years of development and as institutions seek transaction confidentiality
Citrea Deploys Complete BitVM Bridge Design on Testnet, Furthering Bitcoin’s DeFi Applications
24.4.2025
Citrea, the ZK rollup designed to enhance Bitcoin’s blockspace capabilities, has launched its Clementine Bridge, marking the first complete BitVM bridge design on the Bitcoin Testnet. This deployment represents an advancement in extending bitcoin’s utility to decentralized finance...
Bitcoin Rollup Citrea Deploys Bridge to Tackle Collateral Bottleneck of Using BTC in DeFi
23.4.2025
Citrea deployed its Clementine Bridge on the Bitcoin testnet, using programming language BitVM2
N1 Launches First Testnet, Inviting Developers for Access
21.4.2025
N1, a layer 1 blockchain backed by Founders Fund, has announced the launch of its first testnet, inviting developers to request access via direct message. Designed to support applications and horizontal scalability, N1 aims to streamline performance by avoiding consensus in most cases, allowing...
Ethereum Developers Lock in May 7 for Pectra Upgrade
3.4.2025
The decision to schedule Pectra was made just over a week after the upgrade went live on the Hoodi testnet without any hiccups
The future of finance is built on Bitcoin — Ethereum was just the testnet
29.3.2025
Opinion by: Alisia Painter, chief operating officer of Botanix LabsWithout Ethereum, the industry wouldn’t be where it is today in terms of bringing decentralized finance (DeFi) to life, making programmability a key feature of blockchains and proving the value of smart contracts at scale....
The future of finance is built on Bitcoin — Ethereum was just the testnet
29.3.2025
Opinion by: Alisia Painter, chief operating officer of Botanix LabsWithout Ethereum, the industry wouldn’t be where it is today in terms of bringing decentralized finance (DeFi) to life, making programmability a key feature of blockchains and proving the value of smart contracts at scale....
The future of finance is built on Bitcoin — Ethereum was just the testnet
29.3.2025
Opinion by: Alisia Painter, chief operating officer of Botanix LabsWithout Ethereum, the industry wouldn’t be where it is today in terms of bringing decentralized finance (DeFi) to life, making programmability a key feature of blockchains and proving the value of smart contracts at scale....
The Protocol: Ethereum’s Final Pectra Test Goes Live
26.3.2025
Also: Hyperliquid Eases Token Transfers for DeFi With Integration Between HyperCore and HyperEVM; Celo Migration to Layer-2 Network Is Done, Bringing in New Era for the Blockchain; Bitcoin DeFi Expansion Faces Fork Dilemma as Developers Explore ZK Proofs
Ethereum’s Final Pectra Test Goes Live on Hoodi Network
26.3.2025
The upgrade is the last of three tests, and developers previously agreed they would schedule Pectra 30 days from Wednesday if the test ran smoothly
Ethereum devs prepare final Pectra test before mainnet launch
26.3.2025
Ethereum developers are under pressure as the Pectra upgrade rolls out to a new testnet following several unexpected issues that have delayed its deployment to the mainnet.The Pectra upgrade, which was expected to hit the Ethereum mainnet in March, was deployed into the network’s Holesky...