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Uniswap to Launch on Polygon's zkEVM
Decentralized exchange Uniswap is set to launch on the Ethereum scaling solution provider Polygon's zero-knowledge Ethereum Virtual Machine (zkEVM) roll-up. The proposal has already passed the 40 million vote threshold required for approval, with 100% of addresses voting in favor.
Scroll Launches zkEVM Mainnet
Scroll unveils its zkEVM mainnet on October 17, enhancing Ethereum’s scalability and developer engagement. Employing zero knowledge proofs, it boosts transaction speeds and reduces costs, promising a near-identical Ethereum experience, without compromising security or decentralization. The launch follows extensive testing, with notable contributions to Ethereum Foundation’s Privacy and Scaling Explorations. The initiative eyes global developer adoption, advancing Ethereum’s Layer 2 solutions.
DeFi Giants Launch on Ethereum Layer 2 zkSync Era
Some of the biggest names in decentralized finance, including Uniswap, Sushi, Maker, and Curve, are set to launch on zero-knowledge proof roll-up zkSync Era on March 24. The Ethereum layer 2 scaling network has opened to users in alpha after four years in development, enabling faster and cheaper transactions.
Delphi Digital Spearheads zkLend for $5m in Seed Funding
zkLend, a Layer-2 money-market protocol built on StarkNet has raised the sum of $5 million in seed funding from investors led by Delphi Digital.
BNB Chain Launches Zero-Knowledge Proof Scaling Tech
The zero-knowledge proofs utilize mathematical proofs to allow the verification of specific data without the requirement to reveal the details.
Alchemy Pay to Deploy on Polygon zkEVM Chain
Alchemy Pay is partnering with Polygon to integrate its payment services on Polygon's zkEVM chain, allowing users to convert local fiat currencies into cryptocurrencies. This zero knowledge scaling solution combines Ethereum Virtual Machine and Ethereum L1 security, reducing transaction costs and increasing throughput.
Ethereum Scaling Solution zkSync to Launch Mainnet in 3 Months
Ethereum Layer 2 scaling solution zkSync announced that it will be going live on mainnet in the coming three months.
Chainalysis Adds Compliance Support to Track Privacy Coins Dash and Zcash
Chainalysis has just launched support for two of the most popular privacy coins, Dash and Zcash. Privacy coins are cryptocurrencies with privacy-enhancing features that allow users to gain total anonymity when making blockchain transactions. Privacy coins protect the identity of the users and the origins of the transactions, taking the anonymous and private nature of Bitcoin to the next level. Comparatively, Bitcoin protects some information, hence remaining pseudo-anonymous. The rest of the information, including transactions, addresses, and balances, is recorded in a public and permanently available ledger.
Cardano Will Outperform Ethereum 2.0 in DeFi Says Hoskinson as ADA Price Surges
CEO Charles Hoskinson doubts the Ethereum 2.0 upgrade will result in higher throughput, better scalability, and more security highlighting Cardano’s superior design for DeFi.
Zcash-Commissioned Research Find Cybercriminals Prefer Bitcoin Over Other Cryptocurrencies
Independent research commissioned by the Electric Coin Company (ECC), the parent firm of privacy-focused cryptocurrency Zcash, concluded cybercriminals are much likely to use Bitcoin over other digital assets.