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Austin Federa departs from Solana Foundation to start new protocol

[Dec 5 3:19 AM] DoubleZero’s goals are to increase bandwidth and reduce latency for blockchain projects and possibly other networks, such as those used for online gaming.

Starknet hits record 857 TPS, averages 127.5 in stress test

[Oct 30 1:25 PM] Starknet’s new TPS record hints at scaling potential for Ethereum but raises key questions about real-world scalability.

Ethereum ‘Verge’ upgrade to enable nodes on phones and smartwatches

[Oct 24 8:04 AM] Ethereum’s next upgrade, “The Verge,” will drastically reduce hardware requirements, making node operations accessible on everyday devices like phones and smartwatches.

L2 Scaling Challenges May Undermine Ethereum and Bitcoin’s Long-Term Security

[Oct 6 9:25 PM] Ethereum and Bitcoin, two of the world’s largest blockchains, are facing significant challenges in scaling their networks. As more users and transactions move to layer two (L2) solutions, these systems could undermine the security and…

Bitcoin L2 and Sidechain Networks Surge to $1.31 Billion in Locked Value

[Sep 18 2:45 PM] This year, Bitcoin layer two (L2) solutions and sidechains have gained incredible traction, with the top ten Bitcoin-based sidechains or L2 protocols now controlling a combined $1.31 billion in total value locked (TVL). The latest figures reveal…

Fractal Bitcoin Set to Launch Sidechain With Unique Merged-Mining Mechanism

[Sep 6 1:05 PM] Fractal Bitcoin, a sidechain of Bitcoin created by the Unisat wallet team, is gearing up for its debut on Sept. 9, introducing a fresh twist on mining called “Cadence Mining.” This process plans to enable bitcoin miners to merge-mine…

Report: L1 Blockchains Experience Slowdown in 2024 Amid Declining Activity

[Sep 4 7:30 PM] Layer one (L1) blockchain networks, including Ethereum, Solana, and Bitcoin, have experienced a significant reduction in onchain and market activity in 2024. Researchers Tanay Ved and Matías Andrade from Coin Metrics highlight the challenges these…

Galaxy Research warns of sustainability issues for Bitcoin layer-2 rollups

[Aug 4 1:04 PM] The future of Bitcoin rollups will depend on continued innovation and optimization in data compression and scalability.

Bitcoin mainnet receives first-ever verified ZK-proof

[Jul 25 12:13 AM] BitcoinOS successfully verified the first ZK-proof on the BTC mainnet, signaling a new era for Bitcoin as a platform for decentralized applications.

Zilliqa 2.0 upgrade enhances speed and cross-chain compatibility

[Jun 7 7:28 AM] Block times can also be adjusted as desired. The root mainnet shard features an average block time of just two seconds.

Tezos Paris upgrade: Faster L2 transactions, lower Fees

[Jun 5 4:18 AM] Tezos’ 16th upgrade is now live on the mainnet, reducing block finality times to just 10 seconds. This improvement aims to enhance layer-2 scalability in the future.

Solana could flip Ethereum in transaction fees within a week: Report

[May 8 5:58 AM] The potential flip could further cement Solana’s status as an “Ethereum-killer,” which has been questioned due to the recent network outages.

Avail integrates leading layer-2 networks to create more cost-efficient chains

[Apr 25 7:45 AM] Avail joins forces with leading layer-2 networks for increased Web3 scalability through data availability and rollup unification for a more interconnected blockchain landscape