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The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the period of April 4-10.
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Meme Coins on Degen Chain Flourish as New Layer 3 Racks up Millions in Volumes
Degen Chain was released last week as a specialized network that sits atop Base, which itself is an Ethereum layer 2.
Base Blockchain Transactions Jump on Meme Coin Led Frenzy
The blockchain could see huge traction among retail audiences due to its proximity to the prominent Coinbase exchange, a sentiment that’s driving activity and growth of native Base tokens.
Crypto for Advisors: Understanding The Ethereum Economy
This article examines the advantages of Ethereum as a protocol economy and how one could gain exposure to this breakthrough technology asset.
Coinbase’s Base Chain Warns of ‘Stuck’ Transactions Amid Traffic Surge
Coinbase is warning users of high fees and slowdowns as traders flock to new Base göğüs coins.
Solana’s Yakovenko Welcomes Meme Coin Traders With ‘Nothing Better to Do’
In an exclusive interview with CoinDesk, Solana co-founder Anatoly Yakovenko weighs in on the göğüs coin frenzy that has brought attention activity to the blockchain – along with complaints that transactions aren’t going through.
Starknet, an Ethereum Layer 2, Plans ‘Parallel Execution’ to Mimic Solana’s Speed Feature
The new feature, described as “multitasking for rollups,” is on Starknet’s project road map for the second quarter, released Wednesday.
SOL Crosses $200 as Meme Coin Frenzy Bumps Demand for Solana Network
Scores of newly issued tokens boast trading volumes of tens of millions, showcasing network usage and demand for blockspace.
The Protocol: Is Ethereum’s Dencun Update All It’s Cracked Up To Be?
Some developers think that shifting the Ethereum ecosystem further towards layer 2 networks could risk setting it down the wrong path.
Meme Coin Frenzy Drives Ethereum Network Fees to Nearly 2-Year High: IntoTheBlock
The increased network activity is benefitting ether investors by burning the token’s supply at a faster pace, but it has also made Ethereum “unusable” for many due to sky-high transaction costs, IntoTheBlock analysts noted.