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Crypto Interest in Asia is Brewing, Showing Long-Term Optimism in the Market
Crypto analyst Joseph Young has disclosed that Asia is showing considerable interest in the crypto market.
Polkadot Developer Parity Technologies Reportedly Cuts Over 300 Staff This Week
Parity Technologies lays off over 300 employees amidst a strategic shift towards community-driven operations. The move comes as Polkadot faces ecosystem challenges, including a large upcoming supply event and a seeming lack of demand in parachain auctions. Community members have expressed mixed reactions, and concerns are rising on Polkadot's ability to maintain its market valuation in the medium term.
Optimism (OP) Conducts Private Sale of 19.5M OP Tokens
Optimism Foundation announces a private sale of 19.5 million OP tokens, initiating a two-year lockup period for governance participation, amid a positive market trajectory.
Ethereum Layer 2s See Surge in Popularity in Q1 2023
Alchemy's Q1 2023 report shows Ethereum layer 2 networks, including Optimism, Arbitrum and Polygon, saw a 44% increase in bridged crypto assets compared to Q4 2022, and a 518% increase compared to Q1 2022. The report suggests this growth may have been driven by successful airdrops from Optimism and Arbitrum. Additionally, the deployment of smart contracts related to layer 2s increased by 160% compared to Q1 2022, despite a 30% decrease from Q4 2022.
Nigeria Takes the Highest Bitcoin Optimism Levels at 60%, Survey Reads
Since knowledge feeds optimism and participation, Nigeria emerged as the top nation with the highest rates of optimism about Bitcoin’s future at 60%, according to a study by Jack Dorsey-owned Block, Inc.
Balancer's $2.1M Breach Impacts Pools Across Ethereum, Fantom, and Optimism
PeckShield Inc. has reported a $2.1 million loss on the Balancer platform, affecting multiple pools across Ethereum, Fantom Foundation, and Optimism Foundation. The loss, including Beethoven X, is believed to be miscalculated.
Ethereum Layer 2: A Simplified Overview
Ethereum Layer 2 projects, such as Optimism, Arbitrum, and zkSync, aim to increase transaction throughput and reduce costs while maintaining security and decentralization properties. L2 solutions operate atop the existing blockchain, allowing for off-chain processing and a more scalable approach. They offer lower transaction costs, improved transaction capacity, and maintained security. Types of L2 solutions include rollups, state channels, and plasma. Projects like Arbitrum, Optimism, and zkSync are pioneering the L2 space, aiming to improve Ethereum's efficiency and scalability.
Significant Unlock of Optimism's OP Tokens Imminent, Wintermute Transfers a Large Batch to Binance
According to Token Unlocks data, a significant amount of Optimism's OP tokens is scheduled for release on May 31st. A total of 386,547,056.64 OP tokens, equivalent to approximately $587 million and accounting for 9% of the total supply, are set to be unlocked.
Optimism (OP) Prepares for Canyon Hardfork Across Superchain Testnets on November 14
OP Labs Team announces Canyon hardfork for Superchain testnets, November 14, incorporating Shanghai and Capella updates, bug fixes, and EIP-1559 changes. Node operators must upgrade systems.
Curve Finance Submits Application for 1 Million OP Token Grant
Curve Finance has submitted a governance proposal on Optimism for a 1 million OP token grant, according to a post on the Optimism forum submitted on July 24.
Binance Supports Optimism (OP) Network Upgrade and Hard Fork
Binance confirms support for Optimism (OP) network's upgrade and hard fork on January 12, 2024, enhancing Ethereum's Layer 2 scalability and efficiency.
Vitalik Buterin's Vision of Techno-Optimism and AI's Future
Ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin advocates for a balanced approach to technology, considering both its benefits and risks, particularly in the context of AI and existential risks.
Ethereum ERC-4337 Account Abstraction Grant Round Recipients Announced
The Ethereum Foundation has awarded grants to 18 teams in its ERC-4337 Account Abstraction grant round, supporting projects focused on ERC-4337. Notable recipients include ZeroDev Kernel, Skandha Bundler, and MynaWallet, which integrates with the Japanese Government-Issued ID Card. These grants promote modularization, diverse blockchain applications, and enhance the Ethereum network's capabilities.
Ethereum Layer 2s Surpass Prominent Layer 1s in Total Value Locked
The surge of Layer 2 solutions like Arbitrum, Optimism, and BASE, overtaking Layer 1 blockchains Solana and Avalanche in terms of Total Value Locked (TVL) as of September 25, 2023, highlights the pivotal role of Layer 2s in augmenting the scalability and transactional efficiency of the Ethereum network. The data underscores a growing preference for Layer 2 solutions, demonstrating their potential in enhancing the blockchain technology landscape.
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.
USDC will integrate into Polkadot, NEAR, Base, Cosmos' Noble, and Optimism this September
Circle, the creator of USDC stablecoin, is expanding its reach to six new blockchain ecosystems, including Base, Cosmos via Noble, NEAR, Optimism, and Polkadot, solidifying its market leadership.
Optimism Announces Third Airdrop Allocations
Optimism, an Ethereum Layer 2 solution, announced its third airdrop, "OP Airdrop #3," which allocated 19 million OP tokens to 31,870 addresses. The airdrop aimed to incentivize active participation in governance through delegation of voting power. The reward types included government delegation rewards and voting delegate bonuses. Optimism plans to allocate 19% of the initial OP token supply for future airdrops.
Optimism (OP) Earns High Praise from Vitalik Buterin for $100M Public Goods Initiative
Ethereum Co-Founder Vitalik Buterin praised Optimism for distributing over $100 million in RetroPGF Round 3, emphasizing its role in funding public goods and supporting the Ethereum ecosystem.
Optimism (OP) Ecotone Upgrade Set to Enhance Scaling on March 14
Optimism announces the Ecotone upgrade, integrating EIP-4844 to enhance scaling, scheduled for March 14 pending governance approval
ENS Launches EVM Gateway, Enhancing Interoperability Between L1 and L2 Chains
ENS Domains introduces the EVM Gateway, an open-source platform enhancing interoperability between L1 and L2 chains, promoting a more connected and efficient blockchain ecosystem.
Ethereum's Layer 2s Break New Ground in Scalability
Ethereum has seen a 22% rise in value as of September 2023, largely attributed to the emergence of Layer 2 solutions like BASE by Coinbase, which enhance scalability and user affordability on the network. Leading Layer 2 blockchains, Optimism and Arbitrum, have surpassed major Layer 1 blockchains in Total Value Locked, indicating a growing trust and utilization in the Ethereum ecosystem. Despite centralization concerns, the progressive strides in Layer 2 solutions are poised to bolster Ethereum's standing as a dominant smart contract blockchain.
Kokomo Finance Accused of $4M Exit Scam
Kokomo Finance, an open-source and noncustodial lending protocol on Optimism, is suspected of an exit scam worth $4 million. The protocol allegedly plucked user funds via a smart contract loophole, causing the Kokomo Finance token to plummet 95% in value. Blockchain security firm CertiK alerted its followers to the situation, noting that Kokomo Finance removed all social media accounts following the incident.
BNB and Optimism Synergy: opBNB Mainnet Launches with a Vision for a Billion Web3 Users
The opBNB Mainnet, an Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM)-compatible Layer 2 chain, has gone live on September 13, 2023. Launched on June 19, it has seen over 35 million transactions and connections to 435,972 wallet addresses. The Mainnet offers reduced gas fees, trustless security protocols, and improved user experience. Post-launch, opBNB focuses on strengthening network resilience and decentralization, fostering an integrated ecosystem for developers.
OKX NFT Adds Base, Linea Support, Beyond Ethereum, Optimism, Polygon
OKX expands NFT Marketplace compatibility to 17 blockchains, including Base and Linea, enhancing interoperability and composability, and utilizing over 11 blockchain networks as a centralized hub for NFT transactions.
Ethereum Layer 2 Startup Optimism Raises $150m in Series B Round
Ethereum scaling startup Optimism has secured a $150 million Series B round co-led by Andreessen Horowitz and Paradigm.
Australian Senator Andrew Bragg: Blockchain Can 'Rebuild Confidence' in Financial Services
Australian Liberal Senator Andrew Bragg has expressed optimism on the potential of blockchain technology to help ‘Rebuild Confidence’ in the financial services sector
Gemini's Winklevoss Twins Willing to Dive into Facebook's Libra Project
Winklevoss twins, the Gemini Founders have made a revelation about a possible partnership with Facebook on the Libra Project.
US SEC Rejects Bitwise Proposal to List Bitcoin ETF
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has rejected a proposal filed by Bitwise Asset Management to list a Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded fund (ETF).
NEO Joins .NET Foundation as the First Blockchain Member
.NET Core is an open-source and cross-platform version of .NET that is maintained by Microsoft and the .NET community on GitHub and is now joining forces with crypto giants NEO.
Australian Farmer Teams Up with FreshChain for Watermelon Traceability via Blockchain
Andrew Martens, an Australian owning Marto Farms, has joined hands with Fresh Chain Systems, a local tech firm, in deploying blockchain technology on his watermelon labels to propel traceability. Buyers across Australia will, therefore, be able to trace the originality of the fruit.
Bitcoin Price Flashes $750M Warning Sign As 60,000 BTC Options Set To Expire
The Bitcoin price has climbed more than 20% over the last 30 days but traders could be in for a $750 million shock through the markets on Friday.
Libra Forms Governing Board Despite Shrinking Membership
The Libra Association has reaffirmed its commitment in creating a payments-oriented stablecoin, holding its inaugural meeting yesterday in Geneva, Switzerland.
SushiSwap Deploys Contracts to Five New Networks as Ethereum Gas Fees Surge
SushiSwap has deployed its contracts to five new networks. What should be expected of SUSHI's price in the next few days?
ConsenSys Picked to Help Develop Phase 2 of Hong Kong's CBDC Project
Blockchain firm ConsenSys has revealed that it has been awarded a cross-border payment network study project by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA)
US Dollar Losses in 2020 Not to be Recouped in the Coming Year, Making the Case for a Bitcoin Rally
Bitcoin has been holding steadily around $10,738 at press time, as the stock market continues to recover and see gains.
OKB Token Price Rises Over 10% on News of OKEx Exchange Founder’s Release
Circulating rumors of OKEx exchange founder Mingxing “Star” Xu’s release from the custody of Chinese authorities has seen the OKB token surge over 10% today.