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Scalability solutions are driving blockchain adoption, making Layer 2 news crucial for tracking innovations. Networks like Arbitrum, Optimism, and zk-rollups enhance transaction speed and reduce fees while maintaining security. As Ethereum and other blockchains integrate Layer 2 solutions, the push for efficiency and mainstream adoption continues to grow.
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A16zcrypto says active crypto users are now around 70 million, up 10 million from last year, showing more people are actually using crypto. And adoption is picking up everywhere, with wallets booming in emerging markets more than anywhere else. Andreessen…
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Real-world-asset tokenization blockchain MANTRA and decentralized data infrastructure provider Inveniam Capital Partners have announced the launch of a new layer-2 blockchain. Inveniam and MANTRA say the new layer 2 blockchain is purpose-built to advance the management and utilization of private…
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Tensions within the Ethereum ecosystem resurfaced after senior builders accused the Ethereum Foundation of neglecting layer 2 developers. Polygon co-founder Sandeep Nailwal said his loyalty to Ethereum is weakening, claiming the Ethereum Foundation has provided “no direct support” to his…
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The age of the L2 compromise is over. It's time to build on a foundation designed for the future, from which the next wave of web3 adoption will come.
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Linea price is showing mild weakness ahead of its next major token unlock, as traders watch key support levels for potential reactions. Linea was trading at $0.02481 at press time, down 2.3% in the past 24 hours and 4.5% over…
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Solana is outpacing Ethereum’s early growth, generating $2.85 billion in revenue over the past year—more than 20 times what Ethereum earned at a comparable stage in its lifecycle. According to a recent report by 21Shares, Solana (SOL) generated $2.85 billion…
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SOON is launching two new products that package Solana-level performance into a service layer, so users can deploy high-speed blockchains and trading platforms without building the underlying infrastructure from scratch. SOON unveils Solana-speed infra and trading stacks for enterprises SOON,…
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ZKsync has welcomed ADI Chain—the first blockchain built with its Airbender technology and hosting the upcoming UAE dirham-backed stablecoin—into its Elastic Network. ZKsync (ZK) has announced the integration of the ADI Chain into its Elastic Network, a modular system of…
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Taiko has introduced its new public testnet, Hoodi, which now serves as the primary developer environment. Taiko has rolled out a new public testnet called Hoodi, which went live on Sept. 25. The launch marks a major step in the…
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Gate introduces a high-speed layer 2 network with upgraded GT tokenomics to lower fees, increase efficiency, and expand the token’s on-chain utility. Gate has officially launched Gate Layer, a high-performance layer 2 network designed to scale blockchain transactions, while also…
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Leading South Korean crypto exchange Upbit will list four new altcoins, namely Ether.fi, Resolv, Initia, and Spark. According to a Sep. 19 announcement, the four altcoins ETHFI, RESOLV, INIT, and SPK will be tradable against Tether (USDT) and Bitcoin (BTC),…
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Binance US now supports Abstract Chain, letting U.S. users deposit and withdraw ETH on the Layer 2 network without bridging. Binance US has integrated Abstract Chain, a recently launched Ethereum Layer 2 network, allowing U.S. users to deposit and withdraw…
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Optimism has outlined its timeline for Superchain Upgrade 16a, a safety-focused upgrade designed to give chains more flexibility and developers better tools. Optimism has unveiled plans for its next major network upgrade which aims to boost safety and flexibility across…
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Coinbase Payments has joined the Open Intents Framework to help standardize and simplify cross-chain asset transfers across Ethereum and its Layer 2 networks. Coinbase Payments has joined the Open Intents Framework (OIF) as a core contributor, collaborating with dozens of…
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LINEA price faced a sharp correction after it secured listings on multiple exchanges, including Binance and Bybit, as investors locked in profits by selling their airdropped tokens. On Sep. 10, Linea (LINEA), the native token of the Ethereum Layer 2…
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Scroll layer 2 DAO has paused operations after leadership resignations, sparking concerns over decentralization. Scroll DAO, the governance body linked to Ethereum’s (ETH) zkEVM scaling project Scroll, is pausing operations after key leaders stepped down, according to a Sept. 10…
