Cardano is about to make a quantum leap with the forthcoming launch of Midgard, a permissionless Layer 2 solution that may alter the functioning of decentralized blockchain technology. Unveiled during the Cardano Summit 2024 in Argentina, Midgard is designed by Anastasia Labs and is envisioned to eventually provide more scalability and efficiency for the Cardano…
Este artículo también está disponible en español. According to the latest Binance Research report, the Ethereum (ETH) issuance rate continued to rise in September 2024, raising concerns about the digital asset’s “ultrasound money” claim. Ethereum Issuance Rate Continues To Surge In its October 2024 Monthly Market Insights report, Binance Research highlighted that the ETH issuance…
Sasha Mitchell is Head of Operations at BeL2. Imagine if Bitcoin could talk to other blockchains, make deals, execute contracts, and expand its influence without ever compromising its integrity. That's BeL2, the Bitcoin Elastos Layer 2 Protocol. Why you should listen BeL2 transforms EVM-compatible blockchains into Bitcoin Layer 2s, without bridging BTC. It utilizes a…
Jan Gorzny is the co-founder of Zircuit, a fully EVM-compatible zero-knowledge rollup powering the limitless potential of web3. Why you should listen Backed by pioneering L2 research, the network’s unique hybrid architecture combines battle-tested infrastructure with zero-knowledge proofs to give developers the best of both worlds. With cutting-edge performance and security at the sequencer level,…
Layer 2 (L2) blockchain Mantle (MNT) has demonstrated remarkable performance, surpassing most of the top 100 cryptocurrencies in the market. The token has surged by 40% in the past 24 hours, reaching a new all-time high (ATH) of $1.49. Mantle Network’s Layer 2 Solution Mantle Network operates as an Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM)-compatible L2 scaling…
Market expert Miles Deutscher has identified several key trends and developments in the cryptocurrency market, particularly focusing on the Ethereum (ETH) rally and its implications for Layer-2 (L2) decentralized finance (DeFi) altcoins. Deutscher highlights that ETH’s recent surge to a 22-month high of $3,130 has sparked increased interest in L2/DeFi altcoins, presenting potential opportunities for…
Solana co-founder Anatoly Yakovenko has expressed confidence that their blockchain can handle the growing demand for decentralized applications (dapps) without needing layer-2 solutions like those employed by Ethereum. Solana Doesn’t Need Layer-2 Solutions In a post on X, Yakovenko argued that Solana’s design, which utilizes a hybrid consensus mechanism, enables it to scale efficiently without relying…
Arbitrum (ARB), a layer 2 (L2) protocol has achieved yet another major milestone in its Total Value Locked (TVL) reaching new heights, following a surge in the crypto asset’s price. Arbitrum Sees Surge In Total Value Locked (TVL) According to the L2beat platform, Arbitrum’s TVL recently went past the $10 billion mark putting it in…
Taking to X on January 2, Jay Jog, the co-founder of Sei, Sei V2, is functionally “code complete” with Zellic and OtterSec, two blockchain security firms, auditing the code base. This development comes as the platform’s native coin, SEI, continues to surge, reaching all-time highs just four months after the launch of the high-performance blockchain in…
Despite concerns over network congestion and high gas fees, Ethereum remains bullish in the long term, according to borovik.eth–a partner at Rollbit, who posted on X on December 26. The key factors driving the positive outlook are pointing to Ethereum’s developer ecosystem, its role in the broader blockchain ecosystem, and the launch of numerous Layer-2 solutions…