Ethereum Fees Set to Drop for Arbitrum, Polygon, Starknet, Base. But How Much?
Leading figures behind layer-2 teams told CoinDesk how Ethereum’s upcoming Dencun upgrade will affect their networks – and costs.
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Bitcoiners, Solana Acolytes Crash Ethereum Conference in Denver – for a Reason
Last week’s ETHDenver conference drew a significant presence from developers and reps of blockchain ecosystems beyond Ethereum, taken as a sign of just how influential the second-largest distributed network has become.
Taiko, an ‘Ethereum-Equivalent ZK Rollup,’ Raises $15M
The Taiko project, distinguished for its “based sequencing” architecture, is one of several competing for relevance among a deep field of Ethereum layer-2 networks.
Shiba Inu Adopts Tech to Bring More Privacy For SHIB Token Holders
Shiba Inu ecosystem token TREAT will power the “new privacy layer” for the Shibarium blockchain.
What to Expect From Ethereum’s Cancun-Deneb Upgrade
The beginning of “The Surge” era in Ethereum’s roadmap sees a range of enhancements to scalability, efficiency and security. Here’s a breakdown.
Satoshi-Era Bitcoin Function ‘OP_CAT’ Dusted Off as Development Fervor Grows
Developers Ethan Heilman and Armin Sabouri view OP_CAT as a simple opcode that offers some of the general purpose functionality currently missing in Bitcoin
Rollup Platform Dymension’s DYM Reaches $5.2B Valuation After Botched Start
As of Wednesday morning, validator “Big Brain Staking” holds over 35% of staked DYM tokens – attracting criticism from DYM holders for its large network influence.
Manta Network Hit by DDoS Attack Day After Token Issuance
The network’s MANTA token went live on Thursday and has reached a $550 million capitalization.
Bitcoin Could See Growth in Layer-2 Ecosystem, Drawing on Ethereum’s Experience
The report by Singapore-based blockchain investment Spartan Group and Kyle Ellicott details how these auxiliary networks have drawn a page from the Ethereum blockchain’s playbook, and could spring up as demand grows for blockspace on Bitcoin.
Fantom Slashes Validator Staking Requirements by 90%, FTM Prices Unchanged
The move could help improve network security as validators are more widely distributed across the world, developers said.