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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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Aztec Network, the Ethereum layer-2 protocol focused on programmable privacy, has officially launched its public testnet. According to a May 1 press release shared with crypto.news, the launch marks a key milestone in Aztec’s eight-year journey to bring stronger data…
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Tezos has successfully activated Rio, its 18th protocol upgrade, marking another milestone in the blockchain’s Tezos X roadmap. The upgrade was approved through the network’s on-chain governance process, with participation from validators and community members, and aims to enhance staking…
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XYO, one of the oldest decentralized physical infrastructure network projects, announced the launch of a public beta of its own Layer 1 blockchain. XYO is transitioning away from the Ethereum (ETH) Layer 2 ecosystem, where it previously operated, to a…
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Exaion, a subsidiary of French electric utility giant EDF Group, is now a validator of Etherlink, the Tezos-powered layer 2 blockchain. Exaion, which offers high-performance computing and cloud solutions for blockchains, has joined Etherlink, an Ethereum (ETH) Virtual Machine compatible…
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Arbitrum was one of the early layer-2 blockchain solutions that amassed mainstream popularity with many crypto holders adding this token to their long term bag as well. However, the reality so far has been a constant downtrend, with prices hitting…
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Ethereum layer 2 project Taiko has launched its native token, TAIKO, on Revolut, one of Europe’s largest financial super-apps. According to an Apr. 8 press release, Taiko is now available to Revolut’s 45 million users across 50 countries, marking a…
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Ether had the worst first quarter in seven years regarding price action. Nevertheless, the Ethereum platform continues to develop as founder Vitalik Buterin introduces a new roadmap to increase the ecosystem’s security and finality. Ethereum killers Platforms copying Ethereum’s functionality…
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Sui price continues to hold above its key support zone despite the recent token unlock and is eyeing a potential bullish reversal if it can break above a key resistance level of $2.52. Sui (SUI) is currently trading at $2.31,…
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Scroll co-founder Ye Zhang criticized proposals to impose fees on Ethereum rollups, arguing they would harm long-term growth for short-term revenue. Ye Zhang, co-founder of the layer-2 smart contract platform Scroll, slammed the idea of charging fees on Ethereum rollups,…
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Can Ethereum still claim L1 dominance as Solana gains ground and the ETH/BTC ratio crashes below 0.022? ETH/BTC hits a multi-year low Ethereum (ETH), the world’s second-largest crypto by market cap, is facing a sobering reality check. The ETH/BTC ratio,…
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Velar has officially launched the world’s first decentralized perpetuals exchange built natively on Bitcoin. Velar, a DeFi infrastructure platform focused on building advanced trading products and user interfaces for Bitcoin-secured assets, said its new product marks a new chapter in…
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Polygon price has crawled back in the past few days as the number of active addresses on the chain rises. Polygon (POL) rose to an intraday high of $0.2460, its highest level since March 9 and 24% above its all-time…
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Coinbase has announced its support for Celo’s migration from a standalone Layer-1 blockchain to an Ethereum Layer-2 network. The transition is set to begin on March 25 with Coinbase temporarily suspending deposits and withdrawals of Celo’s native token, CGLD, during…
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Standard Chartered analysts say Ethereum is going through a “midlife crisis,” with ETH struggling to hold around $2,000. Ethereum (ETH) has seemingly stuck in limbo as it’s giving away its value for free to layer-2 networks while struggling to keep…
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Lightning Network is a Bitcoin blockchain layer-2 solution. Blockchain scalability is mostly dependent on layer-2 solutions. Because Lightning Network is associated with Bitcoin (BTC) and can contribute utility value to the chain, it is one of the most important layer-2…
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