The XRP Ledger (XRPL), a decentralized public blockchain developed by David Schwartz, CTO of Ripple Labs, has continued to evolve and show growth in the third quarter (Q3) of 2023, as highlighted in a recent report by Messari. The XRPL, facilitating cross-currency and cross-border payments for over a decade, has witnessed significant milestones, including a…
According to a recent report by the online database platform Messari, the Hedera (HBAR) Network, an open-source, public blockchain governed by the Hedera Governing Council, has showcased significant growth in the face of a challenging crypto market during Q3 2023. Hedera Network Hits New Record With 99 Million Daily Transactions Per the report, Hedera Network’s…
The Sui (SUI) Foundation has announced its latest initiative to strengthen its decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem, reclaiming 117 million SUI tokens worth $51.3 million from external market makers. The tokens will be redirected into various channels to support the growth of the Sui Network. This Layer 1 blockchain has gained recognition for its scalability since its mainnet…
Blockchain Capital, a venture capital company founded by Bart Stephens and Brad Stephens in 2013, has successfully closed two new funds, raising a total of $580 million. The firm’s general partner, Spencer Bogart, confirmed the news to TechCrunch, stating that the funds consist of a sixth early-stage fund and the firm’s first “opportunity fund.” Approximately…
PancakeSwap, a leading decentralized finance (DeFi) platform, has officially launched its anticipated Version 3 (V3) on the Linea Mainnet. According to the announcement, the collaboration between PancakeSwap and Linea aims to provide a seamless trading experience with lower fees, increased liquidity provider returns, and enhanced capital efficiency. PancakeSwap V3 On Linea Linea, formerly known as…
Blockchain-based payment network Stellar has introduced the open-source “Stellar Disbursement Platform,” aimed at facilitating faster, cost-effective, and transparent digital disbursements worldwide. Developed by the Stellar Development Foundation (SDF) over the past year, the platform enables individuals and organizations to execute bulk disbursements using digital assets for various purposes, including gig worker payments and digital aid…
zkSync, a blockchain network that aims to make digital self-ownership universally accessible, has announced a major cryptographic upgrade to its proof system. The upgrade involves transitioning to a new STARK-based proof system called Boojum, which, according to the announcement, offers world-class proving performance and reduces hardware requirements for decentralization. zkSync Era Moves To Boojum Boojum…
Arkham, a blockchain intelligence platform, announced the launch of the world’s first on-chain intelligence marketplace, the Arkham Intel Exchange. This new platform will connect buyers and sellers of information on any crypto wallet address securely and anonymously via smart contract technology. Arkham’s Anonymous On-Chain Intel Exchange The Arkham Intel Exchange is designed to meet the…
The Tron (TRX) Network is set to undergo a major upgrade on July 11th, and TRX and other key metrics have seen a steady uptrend as the upgrade approaches. The upcoming Periander upgrade brings significant enhancements to the Tron Network, while TRX experiences a surge in on-chain metrics. Tron Network’s latest update, Great Voyage—v4.7.2 (Periander),…
Optimism (OP) is a layer 2 scaling solution that operates on top of the Ethereum mainnet, providing faster and cheaper transactions for Ethereum users. It was launched in 2020 and has quickly become one of the most popular scaling solutions for the Ethereum network. On June 6, Optimism released its much-anticipated Bedrock upgrade, which promised…