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Sonic Labs says its layer-1 blockchain will go public ‘soon’

[Dec 3 1:47 AM] The Sonic blockchain is a new, separate chain to the Fantom Opera network and users will soon be able to swap their FTM tokens for “S” tokens at a 1:1 ratio.

Arbitrum Stylus mainnet launch opens Web3 for traditional coders

[Sep 3 5:00 PM] Offchain Labs introduces Arbitrum Stylus on mainnet, enabling DApp development with WebAssembly languages, boosting performance, and lowering gas fees.

Ripple to add smart contracts to XRP Ledger

[Sep 3 10:41 AM] The move aims to attract developers and expand XRP Ledger's capabilities, bringing new use cases to its ecosystem.

Ton Application Chain and Polygon team up to launch new TON L2

[Jul 9 10:00 AM] Ton Application Chain and Polygon Labs say the L2 integration will bring a range of new applications, including DeFi and GameFi, to users of the TON ecosystem.

DeFi Technologies launches Core chain validator, stakes 1,498 Bitcoin

[Jun 11 12:22 PM] In May, the partners launched the first yield-bearing BTC ETP in Scandinavia.

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.

Layer-2 Network Starknet Gets Ethereum Virtual Machine With Zero-Knowledge Proofs

[May 22 7:00 AM] The zkEVM, called Kakarot, already in testing, will be available via the Starknet Stack.

QANplatform launches world’s first quantum-resistant, EVM-compatible testnet

[May 7 9:00 AM] Quantum computers will be able to crack today’s main cryptographic algorithms employed by the whole internet, including banking applications, email providers, and social media platforms.

Paradigm Drives $225M Funding Round For Monad Labs, Blockchain Rival To Ethereum, Solana

[Apr 9 4:00 PM] Venture Capital (VC) firm Paradigm is leading a substantial $225 million funding round for a new Layer 1 (L1) network, that aims to compete with the Ethereum (ETH) blockchain. Other notable participants include VC firms Electric Capital and…

Ledger Commits To Full Restitution For Victims Of $600,000 ConnectKit Attack

[Dec 20, 2023 5:30 PM] Hardware wallet manufacturer Ledger has responded to a recent security breach resulting in the theft of $600,000 worth of user assets.  The company has pledged to enhance its security protocols by eliminating Blind Signing, a process where…

Ethereum layer 2 zkEVM ‘Scroll’ confirms mainnet launch

[Oct 17, 2023 5:53 PM] Blockchain data from Etherscan suggest Scroll’s mainnet was live over a week ago.

BitVM’s goal is to scale Bitcoin, not be a pseudo-Ethereum, says dev

[Oct 12, 2023 4:54 PM] Building a decentralized exchange on Bitcoin would be a “step backward,” for example, said Bitcoin developer Super Testnet.

Bitcoin needs Ethereum VM to reach its full potential — Web3 exec

[Oct 10, 2023 5:13 PM] Botanix Labs founder Willem Schroé argues a “huge amount of value” from real-world assets will be captured on Bitcoin, provided it connects to the Ethereum Virtual Machine.

Polygon zkEVM Successfully Completes First Major Upgrade, Introduces Dragonfruit

[Sep 20, 2023 8:00 PM] Polygon (MATIC) zkEVM, a zero-knowledge scaling solution designed to be compatible with the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM), has achieved a significant milestone by completing its first upgrade.  The upgrade, known as the Dragonfruit Upgrade, marks…

Canto, Astar blockchains plan migration to Ethereum ecoystem as layer 2s

[Sep 18, 2023 7:06 PM] By inheriting Ethereum’s security, Canto will be more decentralized and will enable trustless guarantees when bridging assets over, Polygon Labs said.

Arbitrum Developer Courts Coders Who Already Know WebAssembly-Compatible Languages

[Aug 31, 2023 7:00 AM] The new feature "Arbitrum Stylus" will make it easy to write smart contracts using computer languages compatible with the WebAssembly or WASM standard – seen as far more common than the Ethereum Virtual Machine or EVM standard that many blockchain…

On-chain tool to seize crypto is a purist’s nightmare, but a must, says CEO

[Aug 20, 2023 9:40 PM] A United States federal court recently used on-chain tech to lock criminals out of their crypto on the Jurat Network. Founder Mike Kanovitz admits the technology could see hate from crypto purists.

NFT Trading Volume Is Sinking, But It’s Not Stopping Developers From Entering Web3

[Aug 3, 2023 8:00 AM] According to Alchemy’s Q2 Web3 Development Report, while NFT trading volume fell 41%, almost six million smart contracts were deployed across chains including Ethereum and Polygon.

BNB Beacon Chain hard fork adds 'panic' feature that can 'halt' blockchain

[Jul 12, 2023 9:26 PM] BNB Beacon Chain mainnet is set to undergo the "ZhangHeng" hard fork around July 19, which will bring new upgrades aimed at improving security.

Coinbase layer-2 network Base closes in on mainnet launch

[Jun 29, 2023 7:27 PM] While a date for mainnet wasn’t announced, the Base team said it’s now fulfilled 4 out of 5 of their criteria for launch.

Syscoin Developer Launches Ethereum-Compatible Layer 2 Network Secured by Bitcoin Miners

[Jun 28, 2023 7:00 AM]

Starknet moves closer to EVM compatibility with upcoming ‘Kakarot’ testnet

[Jun 21, 2023 9:39 PM] With fresh funding under its belt, a new zkEVM is set to go to testnet in August, allowing developers to write in any EVM-compatible language on Starknet.

Vitalik Buterin: Ethereum ‘fails’ without these 3 important ‘transitions’

[Jun 12, 2023 12:18 AM] Layer-2 scaling, wallet security and privacy-preserving features are all necessary to secure Ethereum’s future, according to the Ethereum co-founder.

Aave’s proposal to launch on zkEVM passes ‘temperature check’ vote

[Apr 17, 2023 12:24 AM] A proposal to deploy the third version of lending protocol Aave has recently passed a “temperate check” with an overwhelming favorable majority.

zkSync Era denies 921 ETH ‘stuck forever’ in smart contract

[Apr 6, 2023 5:41 PM] One member of the cryptocurrency subreddit pointed out that “EVM equivalent” compilers like zkSync Era does not necessarily mean it is fully “EVM compatible.”

Buterin weighs in on zk-EVMs impact on decentralization and security

[Apr 3, 2023 12:30 AM] Vitalik Buterin has weighed the impacts of the addition of zk-EVMs at the protocol level, saying it could speed up the verification process on the base layer.

Hedera confirms exploit on mainnet led to theft of service tokens

[Mar 9, 2023 11:57 PM] Hedera said the March 9 smart contract exploit has not impacted the network or its consensus layer.

Rollkit Developers Leverage Bitcoin for Sovereign Rollups, Sparking Criticism from Ethereum Proponents

[Mar 6, 2023 1:30 PM] The Rollkit development team has announced that Bitcoin has been integrated as a means for sovereign rollups to store and retrieve data. The developers have stated that it is now possible to run the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) on Bitcoin as a…

Optimism Plans to Enhance L2 Scaling Network With ‘Bedrock’ Upgrade in March 

[Feb 2, 2023 2:30 PM] The Ethereum scaling network Optimism, which operates as a layer two (L2) network, announced plans to upgrade its network in March. The upgrade, named “Bedrock,” aims to increase transfer speed, lower fees, and enhance compatibility…

StarkNet makes Cairo 1.0 open source in first step toward community control

[Nov 24, 2022 11:30 PM] StarkNet has prioritized scalability over composability and transparency. But it’s now working on making its tech open source.