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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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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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Once projects hit a critical mass, the economics and control offered by custom application-specific blockchains become too compelling to ignore
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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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Tornado cash has been ported to the newly launched MegaETH public testnet following the removal of sanctions against the protocol. The crypto privacy protocol Tornado Cash was ported to MegaETH testnet, as originally reported by The Block. Developer Gunboats named…
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Solana co-founder Anatoly Yakovenko has challenged the need for layer-2 solutions, arguing that a well-optimized layer-1 can sufficiently meet speed, cost, and security requirements. The debate began when rip.eth posted on X that there is “no reason to build a…
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Orbiter Finance has surged over 50% in the past 24 hours with the 24-hour trading volume of over $108 million, up by 87%, buoyed by the Bithumb’s listing announcement. Orbiter Finance (OBT) is up 75% today. The main catalyst seems…
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Starknet plans to use Bitcoin as a settlement layer alongside Ethereum, aiming to connect the two largest blockchains on a single layer 2 network. The Starknet Foundation’s Bitcoin roadmap, published on Mar. 11, outlined how the network could scale Bitcoin…
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Cryptocurrencies are highly volatile following President Donald Trump’s on-again, off-again 25% tariffs on imports. Bitcoin (BTC) dipped below $83,000 on Tuesday, March 4 when the tariffs went into effect; by Thursday, certain tariffs were suspended or delayed and Bitcoin bounced…
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Unichain, a decentralized finance layer 2 solution developed by Uniswap Labs, is focused on the launch of a new validation network. As an on-chain decentralization feature, the validation network adds another layer of finality to the network. It also cuts…
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StarkNet is launching a governance vote where STRK holders will decide whether to approve a major staking upgrade. Ethereum-scaling Layer 2 Starknet (STRK) is gearing up for Staking Phase 2, a major upgrade to its staking mechanism, according to its…
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Bitcoin staking platform Solv Protocol has entered a strategic partnership with Soneium, the Ethereum layer 2 blockchain backed by Japan’s Sony Group, expanding BTC staking to the network. Announced on Mar. 6 on Solv Protocol’s official Medium page, this partnership…
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Arbitrum’s price jumped 12.9% on Thursday after Robinhood announced its listing, though ARB is still down more than 80% since its all-time high. Ethereum’s layer-2 solution, Arbitrum (ARB), is now available for trading on Robinhood, joining Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH),…
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An Ethereum Foundation lead revealed the Pectra upgrade experienced issues when it was deployed on Sepolia which led to clients struggling to include transactions in blocks. Lead developers revealed Ethereum (ETH)’s Pectra upgrade has been deployed on its final testnet,…
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Abstract Chain said the exploit was an isolated incident tied to Cardex, a blockchain fantasy game.
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While Bitcoin L2s recently witnessed outflows, a new protocol called Hemi amassed more deposits on its private mainnet network.
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Uniswap Labs has rolled out its Ethereum-compatible layer 2 network “Unichain” after four months of testing and over 100 million settled on-chain transactions.
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In Q4 2024, Tezos’s Etherlink, the EVM-compatible Layer 2 solution, saw its contract deployments surge by 184%. In Q4 2024, Tezos’s Etherlink, the EVM-compatible Layer 2 solution, saw its contract deployments surge by184%, with over 1,700 new contracts deployed, according...
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Polygon coin retreated and flipped a key support level as its ecosystem slowdown persisted. Polygon (POL) dropped to $0.3910 on Tuesday, marking a decline of 47% from its December 2024 highs. Nansen data shows that active addresses on the Polygon...
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Some of the top cryptocurrencies to watch this week will be Mantra, Sui, and Optimism. Why? The cryptocurrency market saw Mantra (OM) reach a new record high Sunday, while Optimism (OP) plans a $53 million token unlock. Sui (SUI), currently...
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Arbitrum token may be on the verge of a strong bullish breakout as its ecosystem growth continues. Arbitrum (ARB) price dropped to $0.700, down by 45% from its highest level in December last year. Third-party data shows that the Arbitrum...
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Ethereum’s dominance in fee earnings remained unchallenged in 2024, with a total of almost $2.5 billion, more than double that of TRON. As blockchain activity exploded last year, fees went through the roof, hitting $6.89 billion, according to a CoinGecko...
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Ramp Network, a crypto on-and-off ramp solution platform, has announced that users can now sell their crypto directly from Ethereum layer-2 networks via MetaMask. In an announcement, Ramp Network said it had partnered with MetaMask to enable direct withdrawals of...
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The Ethereum Foundation’s getting roasted for dumping ETH nonstop, and things got worse after an employee’s awkward attempt to defend the move sparked a huge backlash. Ethereum’s off to a rough start in 2025 (ETH). The Ethereum Foundation keeps selling...
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Base, the layer-2 blockchain network launched by Coinbase, is doing well in decentralized finance and the non-fungible token industries. According to DeFi Llama, Base has become the biggest layer-2 network in crypto. It has 410 dApps in the decentralized finance...
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Ethereum holds steady above $3,300, as crypto traders gear up for President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration. Derivatives traders are bullish on Ethereum and open interest in Ether’s derivatives contracts crossed $30 billion, as of Friday.
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Cross-chain bridge protocol Orbiter Finance plans to airdrop governance token OBT to users on Jan. 20, coinciding with Trump’s swearing-in.
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Community backlash erupts after Soneium’s launch, with critics labeling its restrictions as anti-decentralization. Japanese multinational conglomerate Sony is stepping into the blockchain spotlight with the launch of Soneium, its layer-2 solution built on the Ethereum network. Designed to “unlock new...
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Californian venture capital giant Pantera Capital expects Bitcoin-native finance and NFTs to drive innovation in 2025 as real-world assets expand and fintech platforms embrace crypto. With President-elect Trump hinting at pro-crypto policies, the industry is gearing up for a game-changing...
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Solayer, which is a restaking protocol built on the Solana blockchain, will now postpone the community sale subscription of its token, $LAYER, to December 16, 2025, at 10:00 UTC.
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