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Theta Token Dips by 20% as Theta Pushes Mainnet 3.0 Launch to June

Theta Token Dips by 20% as Theta Pushes Mainnet 3.0 Launch to June

Theta’s Mainnet 3.0 launch, which was previously anticipated for this April, has been pushed back to June 30, 2021.

Dock Launches Mainnet For The Creation of Verifiable Credentials

Dock Launches Mainnet For The Creation of Verifiable Credentials

In just a few days, Dock will be introducing its mainnet with the aim to solve many of today’s issues with digital credentials. Scheduled for September 30, 2020, the mainnet launch is the culmination of years of collaboration, hard work, and testing that brings to the market a bespoke credential issuing and verification platform.

THETA Sets New All-Time High as Theta Mainnet 3.0 Launch Anticipated for April

THETA Sets New All-Time High as Theta Mainnet 3.0 Launch Anticipated for April

The price of THETA has increased ten-fold in the past three months and has risen by over 200% since March. The strong driving force behind this comes from the anticipation of Theta Mainnet 3.0's launch in April.

Cardano Breaks Correlation with Bitcoin Price with Recent Partnership with Coinbase and Shelley Mainnet Launch

Cardano Breaks Correlation with Bitcoin Price with Recent Partnership with Coinbase and Shelley Mainnet Launch

Cardano recently partnered with Coinbase Custody to allow ADA holders to stake and store their funds in a secure cold wallet. The launch is expected in Q4 of 2020, once the staking rewards on Cardano’s Shelley mainnet becomes available.

Cardano Announces Shelley Mainnet Launch for a More Secure and Fully Decentralized Future Leading to the “Voltaire” Era

Cardano Announces Shelley Mainnet Launch for a More Secure and Fully Decentralized Future Leading to the “Voltaire” Era

The blockchain engineering company behind Cardano, Input-Output (IOHK) announced in a blog post that the Shelley code was successfully implemented in Cardano’s mainnet. This announcement marks the biggest upgrade to the Cardano blockchain so far, with the deployment of the Shelley code confirmed to have been successfully released on the mainnet on June 30.

Cardano’s Shelley Mainnet Code Launch at Virtual Summit Could be a Catalyst for ADA Price Rally

Cardano’s Shelley Mainnet Code Launch at Virtual Summit Could be a Catalyst for ADA Price Rally

Prior to the bearish slump, Cardano’s ADA cryptocurrency has risen around 50% since late May 2020, in light of the news of its Shelley upgrade. The Shelley mainnet is a decentralized network of community nodes operating on a proof-of-stake consensus protocol, with less central governance coming from the developers.

Cardano’s Shelley Mainnet Enters Epoch 3 With Two Major Milestones Accomplished

Cardano’s Shelley Mainnet Enters Epoch 3 With Two Major Milestones Accomplished

The Cardano Shelley mainnet has already reached two significant milestones ahead of epoch 3 — reaching the target of 1,000 registered stake pools and having the first block produced by an external party other than Input Output Hong Kong (IOHK) and Emurgo.

Sparks Fly: Bitcoin and Ethereum Debate on ETH’s Total Supply Goes Viral

Sparks Fly: Bitcoin and Ethereum Debate on ETH’s Total Supply Goes Viral

Over the past few days, a central debate has been ongoing on crypto Twitter, fueled by Bitcoin and Ethereum advocates. Both Bitcoiners and Ethereans disagree on which cryptocurrency is better for use.

Mogul Productions Implements Chainlink Oracles to Optimize Film Financing

Mogul Productions Implements Chainlink Oracles to Optimize Film Financing

Some industries are reluctant to change because they benefit a small group of people or firms; film financing fits this category. Mainly restricted to established companies, funding and producing an independent movie can be extremely challenging without the right backers. One project looking to remedy that is Mogul Productions, a blockchain-based, decentralized film financing platform.

Fusion Hacked? CEO Says That 10M FSN Tokens are Gone

Fusion Hacked? CEO Says That 10M FSN Tokens are Gone

The blockchain-based financial platform, Fusion Network has announced a compromised wallet on Sept. 28. The Fusion swap wallet compromise resulted in a theft of 10 million native FSN tokens.

Aave Outpaces Market with 9% Growth in Q2 2023, Launches GHO Stablecoin

Aave Outpaces Market with 9% Growth in Q2 2023, Launches GHO Stablecoin

ave's Q2 2023 report shows a 9% growth in total value supplied, outpacing the market. Key developments include the launch of GHO stablecoin, a rise in stETH deposits, and the anticipated release of Portals.

Cobo Argus Boosts DeFi Strategies Security via Chainlink Price Feeds Integration

Cobo Argus Boosts DeFi Strategies Security via Chainlink Price Feeds Integration

Cobo Argus has integrated Chainlink Price Feeds on Arbitrum mainnet to bolster its automated DeFi strategies, enhancing security and facilitating swift fund withdrawals during token depegs. This collaboration with Chainlink also underscores Cobo Argus's commitment to providing fortified, efficient on-chain DeFi management solutions.

Binance to Support Metal DAO (MTL) Mainnet Swap

Binance to Support Metal DAO (MTL) Mainnet Swap

Binance announces support for the Metal DAO (MTL) mainnet swap, suspending old MTL token transactions from June 24, 2024.

Binance Completes Metal DAO (MTL) Mainnet Swap, Reopens Deposits and Withdrawals

Binance Completes Metal DAO (MTL) Mainnet Swap, Reopens Deposits and Withdrawals

Binance has successfully completed the Metal DAO (MTL) mainnet swap, enabling new deposit and withdrawal functionalities.

BNB Beacon Chain Announces Second Sunset Upgrade for Mainnet

BNB Beacon Chain Announces Second Sunset Upgrade for Mainnet

BNB Beacon Chain is set to implement the Second Sunset Upgrade on its mainnet, enhancing network performance and security.

Taiko Reveals Post-Mainnet Optimizations and Future Roadmap

Taiko Reveals Post-Mainnet Optimizations and Future Roadmap

Taiko announces significant L1 gas cost reductions and unveils future enhancements post-mainnet launch, including EIP-1559 improvements and transaction preconfirmation.

Circle Provides Guide for Migrating Bridged to Native USDC on Sui Mainnet

Circle Provides Guide for Migrating Bridged to Native USDC on Sui Mainnet

Circle has released a comprehensive guide detailing the migration process from bridged USDC to native USDC on the Sui Mainnet, emphasizing best practices and benefits.

USDC Launches on Sui Mainnet, Boosting DeFi Ecosystem

USDC Launches on Sui Mainnet, Boosting DeFi Ecosystem

USDC, a major stablecoin, is now available on the Sui Mainnet, enhancing liquidity and value transfer within the DeFi ecosystem as Sui's TVL surpasses $1 billion.

EigenLayer Restaking Protocol Launches on Ethereum Mainnet, Unlocking Delegation and Security Expansion

EigenLayer Restaking Protocol Launches on Ethereum Mainnet, Unlocking Delegation and Security Expansion

EigenLayer, an Ethereum restaking protocol, has launched, enabling restakers to delegate stakes to operators, promoting decentralized innovation and lowering entry barriers for new blockchain projects.

BlockSec Launches Phalcon Fork for Private Chain Collaborative Testing

BlockSec Launches Phalcon Fork for Private Chain Collaborative Testing

Blockchain security firm BlockSec has launched the Phalcon Fork toolkit for collaborative testing on private chains forked from the Ethereum mainnet. The toolkit provides more control for developers over testing, analysis, and debugging of transactions, while retaining services and states from the Ethereum mainnet. It also includes an integrated faucet for free fork network Ether (ETH) and Fork RPC for integration with Ethereum Virtual Machine-compatible development frameworks.

Ripple XRP Ripplex Proposes XLS-30 AMM Amendment for XRPL Mainnet Integration

Ripple XRP Ripplex Proposes XLS-30 AMM Amendment for XRPL Mainnet Integration

RippleX proposes the XLS-30 AMM amendment for XRPL, aiming to enhance decentralized finance. Introduced to Devnet in Nov 2022, it's now up for validator voting. The protocol offers native AMM functionality and a unique auction mechanism to reduce impermanent loss, optimizing asset trading.

Taiko Raises US$37M from Top-tier VCs Ahead Of Mainnet Launch

Taiko Raises US$37M from Top-tier VCs Ahead Of Mainnet Launch

Taiko has successfully raised US$37 million in a funding round led by top-tier venture capital firms, positioning the company for its upcoming mainnet launch. The investment highlights the growing interest and confidence in Taiko's innovative blockchain solutions.

Circle Introduces Native USDC on OP Mainnet: What It Means for the Ecosystem

Circle Introduces Native USDC on OP Mainnet: What It Means for the Ecosystem

Circle launches native USDC on OP Mainnet, replacing Ethereum bridged liquidity. Collaborating with Optimism, it will be available on Coinbase's Base, Solana, Ethereum, and Mercado Pago.

Mars Hub Launches Independent Cosmos Application Chain

Mars Hub Launches Independent Cosmos Application Chain

An airdrop on the mainnet will unlock 64.4 million MARS tokens for Terra Classic holders who held them throughout the two historical snapshots. Osmosis blockchain will launch the first Mars outpost in early 2023.

Ethereum Devnet 10 Testing Paves Way Towards Mainnet

Ethereum Devnet 10 Testing Paves Way Towards Mainnet

Recent devnet 10 testing on Ethereum revealed a stable network under normal conditions, although some bugs were identified. Stress-testing exhibited increased CPU and RAM usage on some clients. The conversation around forking timelines for testnets and transitioning to mainnet was initiated, with more discussions to follow in the upcoming ACDC meeting on November 9.

Immutable's zkEVM Marches Towards Mainnet with a Series of Milestones

Immutable's zkEVM Marches Towards Mainnet with a Series of Milestones

Immutable progresses towards the Mainnet launch of its zkEVM, underpinned by a series of strategic milestones and a growing gaming ecosystem. The journey encompasses a testnet launch, re-genesis, the imminent mainnet release, and future dedicated app chains and prover integration, setting the stage for a robust gaming arena on the Ethereum blockchain.

Optimism (OP) Announces Critical Fault Proof Upgrade Impacting Bridges and Exchanges

Optimism (OP) Announces Critical Fault Proof Upgrade Impacting Bridges and Exchanges

Optimism introduces major updates to Fault Proofs, affecting withdrawal processes for bridges and exchanges on OP Mainnet and OP Sepolia.

Zksync 2.0 Goes Live, Promises Lower Gas Fees, Faster Transactions on Ethereum Mainnet

Zksync 2.0 Goes Live, Promises Lower Gas Fees, Faster Transactions on Ethereum Mainnet

ZkSync 2.0 is a Layer 2 solution working to scale Ethereum.

EigenLayer Announces Multi-Phased Mainnet Launch Strategy

EigenLayer Announces Multi-Phased Mainnet Launch Strategy

EigenLayer is set to introduce a gradual rollout for its mainnet, emphasizing security and performance with a focus on operator and AVS integration.

Scroll Launches zkEVM Mainnet

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.

Mixin Network Suffers $200 Million Hack

Mixin Network Suffers $200 Million Hack

Mixin Network's cloud service provider database was hacked on September 23, 2023, leading to a loss of approximately $200 million. Blockchain security firm SlowMist is aiding in the investigation. Deposit and withdrawal services have been temporarily halted on Mixin Network.

Curve Founder Proposes Venus Protocol Deployment on Ethereum Mainnet

Curve Founder Proposes Venus Protocol Deployment on Ethereum Mainnet

Michael Egorov of Curve Finance proposes launching Venus Protocol on Ethereum Mainnet, incorporating Curve's stablecoin crvUSD and CRV as collaterals, with community support for growth.

Mantle (MNT) Network Launches Mainnet v2 Tectonic

Mantle (MNT) Network Launches Mainnet v2 Tectonic

Mantle Network has completed its Mainnet v2 Tectonic upgrade, delivering low gas fees and enhanced EVM interoperability.

Oasys Gaming Protocol Unveils Plans for Mainnet Launch in Three Phases

Oasys Gaming Protocol Unveils Plans for Mainnet Launch in Three Phases

Oasys gaming protocol has unveiled the three phases for its mainnet launch

IOTA Foundation Releases Testnet of Fully Decentralized Network Pollen

IOTA Foundation Releases Testnet of Fully Decentralized Network Pollen

The IOTA Foundation, a non-profit organization focused on blockchain and open-source development has announced the launch of its testnet of a fully decentralized network, Pollen.

Bitcoin Lightning Network Goes Parabolic after Hitting ATH Capacity of 2,738 BTC

Bitcoin Lightning Network Goes Parabolic after Hitting ATH Capacity of 2,738 BTC

The Bitcoin lightning network has been experiencing an uptick, given that its capacity recently reached a record high of 2,738 BTC.

Ethereum’s Zinken Testnet Launch Is a Huge Success, Buterin Says “Scalability Will Go Up” on Eth 2.0

Ethereum’s Zinken Testnet Launch Is a Huge Success, Buterin Says “Scalability Will Go Up” on Eth 2.0

Ethereum developers have finally achieved a successful testnet release with Zinken.

Ethereum 2.0 Testnet to Launch: Can the Blockchain Network Keep Up With the Surge in Demand?

Ethereum 2.0 Testnet to Launch: Can the Blockchain Network Keep Up With the Surge in Demand?

With the number of transactions on Ethereum recording an all-time high and shooting up over the past few months, crypto experts are speculating on whether the network can keep up with the high demand whether its scalability is reliable enough.

First Shadow Fork Launches on Ethereum Mainnet,Transition to PoS Gains Steam

First Shadow Fork Launches on Ethereum Mainnet,Transition to PoS Gains Steam

The move from proof-of-work (PoW) to proof-of-stake (PoS) known as the merge attained a landmark achievement after the first shadow fork went live on the Ethereum (ETH) mainnet.

Ethereum to Launch Another Testnet for ETH 2.0 After Spadina Fails to Achieve Finality

Ethereum to Launch Another Testnet for ETH 2.0 After Spadina Fails to Achieve Finality

Ethereum developers announced that they will be launching another testnet next week, dubbed Zinken, following the low participation rate on Spadina.

Cause for Concern? Ethereum's 15 Minutes of Extreme Volatility Explained

Cause for Concern? Ethereum's 15 Minutes of Extreme Volatility Explained

Ethereum’s price on the crypto market underwent a lot of fluctuations in the span of 15 minutes yesterday, causing quite a stir in the crypto community.

Ethereum’s Medalla Experiences Critical Bug, but Prysmatic Labs Says ETH 2.0 Launch Is Unaffected

Ethereum’s Medalla Experiences Critical Bug, but Prysmatic Labs Says ETH 2.0 Launch Is Unaffected

One of the top client teams staking on Ethereum 2.0 testnet announced that the crash that recently occurred was a learning experience and was salvaged.

Ethereum Uncovers Blockchain Bugs to Stabilize Medalla Testnet

Ethereum Uncovers Blockchain Bugs to Stabilize Medalla Testnet

Ethereum developers discussed the technical issues that went wrong during the launch of Medalla testnet and that could have been improved to make the release smoother.

Ethereum Gathers Cybersecurity Team Dedicated to ETH 2.0 Final Testnet Launch

Ethereum Gathers Cybersecurity Team Dedicated to ETH 2.0 Final Testnet Launch

With the launch of Ethereum 2.0 testnet set to be released today on August 4 at 1 pm UTC, the Ethereum Foundation has been looking to build a security team that will be responsible for maintaining ETH 2.0.

Ethereum Revamps Website And Transitions to Staking with Latest Testnet Release

Ethereum Revamps Website And Transitions to Staking with Latest Testnet Release

Ethereum Foundation is transforming their website and adding new designs to ethereum.org to deliver a more user-friendly and educational experience for the Ethereum community.

Cardano's Goguen Rollout Could Directly Compete with Ethereum with its New Smart Contract Implementation

Cardano's Goguen Rollout Could Directly Compete with Ethereum with its New Smart Contract Implementation

Cardano’s Goguen era, which marks the next period after Shelley, will be the era of implementing smart contracts and enabling decentralized applications (Dapps) on the network. The Goguen era is Cardano’s third development phase, which is expected to start in the third quarter of 2020 with the release of its testnet.

Ethereum Launches Final Testnet Before Officially Releasing ETH 2.0 Mainnet

Ethereum Launches Final Testnet Before Officially Releasing ETH 2.0 Mainnet

The software developing team for Ethereum 2.0 has finally announced that they will be launching ETH 2.0’s testnet on August 4.

Ethereum Devs Launch Spadina Testnet, What Needs to be Perfected for ETH 2.0?

Ethereum Devs Launch Spadina Testnet, What Needs to be Perfected for ETH 2.0?

Ethereum developers have launched a short-term testnet, dubbed Spadina, in preparation for Ethereum 2.0 mainnet.

More Than 50% of ETH Has Now Been Staked in Preparation for Ethereum 2.0 Mainnet

More Than 50% of ETH Has Now Been Staked in Preparation for Ethereum 2.0 Mainnet

With just a week left before Ethereum 2.0, the deposit contracts that are needed have surged considerably, topping 50% of its target.

Cardano’s Shelley Mainnet Set to Launch, ADA Price Predictions are High

Cardano’s Shelley Mainnet Set to Launch, ADA Price Predictions are High

The third-generation blockchain Cardano is making some promising strides with its development plan as it matures into its more decentralized “Shelley Era.”

Facebook’s Libra Developers Release Initial Roadmap

Facebook’s Libra Developers Release Initial Roadmap

The developers behind Facebook’s cryptocurrency project Libra have released their initial roadmap outlining the milestones they plan to achieve prior to the mainnet launch of the Libra blockchain.

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