Blockstream Developer Neigut Expects ‘Cambrian Explosion’ of Bitcoin Layer 2 Protocols
Bitcoin already has one of the most diverse layer 2 ecosystems of any network, according to Bitcoin developer Lisa Neigut.
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Here Are Six New Projects Looking to Mitigate Bitcoin Mining’s Energy Footprint
Bitcoin mining and renewable energy. (Illustration: Yunha)
Ethereum’s Shanghai Upgrade Will Help Layer 2 Networks, Crypto Investor Says
Max Williams, chief operating officer at Runa Digital Assets, says secondary blockchains are “already trending well” and the upgrade will spur more activity.
Shiba Inu’s Testnet ‘Puppynet’ Sees Rising Activity Ahead of Shibarium Mainnet
Over 700,000 transactions have been conducted on the testnet so far, which, however, isn’t extremely large relative to the hype.
Cardano Users Can Soon Access Ethereum dApps Directly From ADA Wallets
The move will be enabled after an upcoming feature on Milkomeda, an Ethereum Virtual Machine network, goes live.
EOS Ethereum Virtual Machine Testnet Goes Live Ahead of April Mainnet Deployment
The network is the final testnet before a mainnet deployment in April as part of a broader revival plan for EOS.
Vitalik Buterin-Named Wallet Sent 500 Ether to Mint RAI, Buy USDC Amid Depegging
USDC depegged over the weekend to 89 cents, and a Buterin-labeled wallet may have bought the dip.
Dogecoin Network’s Patched Bug Is Still Present in 280 Blockchains, Blockchain Security Firm Says
The bug pertains to the way peer-to-peer communications are conducted on blockchain networks, such as Litecoin and Zcash.
Shiba Inu Layer 2 Blockchain Shibarium to Release Beta Version This Week
Ecosystem tokens jumped following confirmation from Shibarium developers.
EOS Blockchain Plans Second Innings Ahead of April’s EVM Launch
The EOS Foundation will grant funds to EOS-based applications, among other steps, as the platform gears for a “new life.”