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Avalanche (AVAX) Ignites Web3 Commerce with Alipay+ D-Store Voucher Initiative
Avalanche partners with Alipay+ to launch a Web3-enabled voucher program, offering discounts on milk teas across Southeast Asia, leveraging Avalanche Subnets.
Digital Assets Soar to $67 Billion, Avalanche (AVAL), Polygon (MATIC) and Chainlink (LINK) Gain Momentum
Digital asset investment products saw record-breaking inflows of $2.45 billion, raising total assets under management to $67 billion, with Bitcoin dominating, benefiting major players like Avalanche, Polygon and Chainlink.
Avalanche (AVAX) Foundation's Innovative Criteria for Meme Coin Acquisitions
The Avalanche Foundation has established an eligibility framework for purchasing meme coins, focusing on stability, security, and community engagement. This move aims to support projects that add value to the Avalanche ecosystem.
Snowtrace to End Etherscan-Powered Service by Nov 30
Snowtrace.io, a blockchain explorer for Avalanche C-Chain, will discontinue its Etherscan-powered explorer on November 30, 2023, due to high EaaS service costs. Users are advised to backup data and Ava Labs suggests a better solution transition.
Circle Introduces Gas Station and Smart Contract Platform to Streamline Web3 Development
Circle announces new Web3 services—Gas Station and Smart Contract Platform—to simplify blockchain development and lower costs. These user-centric solutions aim to accelerate the mass adoption of blockchain technologies.
Platypus Finance Suffers Exploit Resulting in Over $2M Loss
Platypus Finance, a DeFi protocol on the Avalanche blockchain, suffered an exploit on 12th October 2023, leading to a loss of over $2 million. The protocol had temporarily suspended all pools due to suspicious activities and is working towards resolving the issue. Blockchain security firm PeckShield Inc identified and disclosed the exploit, underscoring the need for enhanced security measures in the DeFi space.
Stars Arena Tightens Security Following $3M Exploit
Stars Arena, an Avalanche-based Web3 social media app, is reinforcing its security measures following a $3 million exploit on October 6, 2023. The steps include the transfer of funds to a secure multisig wallet, a comprehensive security audit, and the engagement of a white hat team for rapid security review. Users have been urged not to deposit any new funds until the security overhaul is completed.
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.
TrueUSD's TUSD Circulating Supply Surpasses $3 Billion Despite Prime Trust's Challenges
In June 2023, TrueUSD (TUSD) experienced significant growth and adoption across multiple blockchain ecosystems. With the circulating supply reaching 3,059,838,623 TUSD, backed by dollar reserves of over $3 billion, the stablecoin is gaining more recognition in the crypto markets.
Circle Launches Cross-Chain Transfer Protocol for USDC
Circle has released a mainnet protocol allowing users to transfer USDC between Ethereum and Avalanche. The Cross-Chain Transfer Protocol (CCTP) eliminates the need for USDC bridges and aims to reduce fragmentation in the Web3 ecosystem.