Browsing: Layer2

MegaETH’s new yield-bearing stablecoin USDm, developed with Ethena, aims to reduce Ethereum layer-2 fees using yield from tokenized treasuries, responding to U.S. regulatory changes and fostering innovation in the crypto space.

Base’s surge to third in NFT volume highlights layer-2 growth, while Ethereum and Bitcoin face regulatory and macroeconomic shifts shaping the crypto market’s future.

BOB, a Bitcoin-DeFi startup, secures additional $21M funding with Castle Island and Anchorage joining, marking a significant milestone in Bitcoin’s integration into the DeFi ecosystem.

Blockstream’s launch of Simplicity, a Bitcoin-native smart contract language, challenges Ethereum’s Solidity dominance, marking a significant step in Bitcoin’s evolution towards becoming a foundational layer for decentralized finance.

BTCFi’s TVL has surged 22 times to $7B in 2024, driven by new protocols and institutional inflows, yet trust and security concerns remain significant hurdles.

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin proposes a minimalist approach to layer-2 blockchain development, emphasizing the importance of building on Ethereum’s strengths for a more efficient and secure blockchain ecosystem.

Polygon is launching its most complex hard fork yet, Heimdall 2.0, to enhance its proof-of-stake blockchain’s performance and stability.

Exploring Ethereum’s future strategies and challenges as shared by Tomasz Stanczak of the Ethereum Foundation in an exclusive interview with Cointelegraph.

John Smedley’s studio secures $30.5M funding for a new AAA shooter game built on Etherlink, marking his first venture into Web3 gaming.