Decentralized Exchange Uniswap Expands to Bitcoin Sidechain Rootstock
Uniswap version 3 (v3) has been deployed on Rootstock by GFX Labs, the team behind trading terminal Oku
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Ethereum’s ‘Censorship’ Problem Is Getting Worse
Four of the five biggest “block builders” on Ethereum are excluding transactions sanctioned by the U.S. government, veri shows.
Standard Chartered-Backed Zodia Custody Joins Ripple-Owned Metaco’s Global Crypto Storage Network
The new sub-custody network is designed to give institutions around the world easy access to safe crypto storage and settlement.
BNB Chain’s OpBNB Developers Look to More Than Double Speed in New Roadmap
The roadmap paves the way for heightened performance for the layer-2 blockchain developed by BNB Chain.
Blockchain Startup Kinto Plans ‘First KYC’d’ Ethereum Layer-2 Network After Raising $5M
Ethereum layer 2 Kinto network features native know-your-customer (KYC) checks and investor accreditation mechanism to help onboard regulated financial institutions.
Solana Tokens Sees Risky Bets Increase After End of Sam Bankman-Fried Trial
Bonk took center stage in the Solana ecosystem in January as sentiment around the blockchain network took a hit in the aftermath of the Sam Bankman-Fried and FTX exchange debacle.
The Protocol: Kraken Awakens – as Ethereum L2 Candidate
In this week’s edition of The Protocol newsletter, we look into how Kraken is reportedly considering launching its own layer-2 blockchain, following Coinbase’s recent launch of a similar network, amidst a broader trend of companies creating Ethereum-based transaction solutions.
Near Foundation Joins Celestia in Race to Provide ‘Data Availability’ for Ethereum Rollups
The project’s new “NEAR DA” aims to provide an alternate venue that could handle veri produced by Ethereum’s fast-growing network or auxiliary blockchains or “layer-2 networks.”
Avail, Data Availability Solution to Rival Celestia, Unveils ‘Incentivized Testnet’
The announcement comes as Celestia’s recent launch and airdrop has kindled interest in “modular” blockchain projects that can relieve the burden on primary networks like Ethereum.
Kraken Said to Seek Partner to Help Build It a Layer 2 Blockchain Network
The crypto exchange is still considering which blockchain developer should build its network, with Polygon, Matter Labs and the Nil Foundation in the mix, according to people familiar with the situation. Rival crypto exchange Coinbase blazed the trail with Base.