Ethereum L2 Starknet Seeks ‘Bitcoin’s DeFi Take-Off Moment’ With BTC Wallet Xverse
The aim is to provide a Bitcoin DeFi experience using trust assumptions as the next big thing to zero-knowledge proofs until such a time that OP_CAT is adopted
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Brazil’s Postal Service Seeks Blockchain, AI Solutions for Operations
Through a pre-selection process it aims to find blockchain and AI-based solutions to enhance its operations.
Ripple Co-founder’s $150M XRP Heist Related to LastPass Hack: ZachXBT
Larsen confirmed the incident in January, where he clarified the hack affected only his personal accounts, not Ripple’s corporate wallets.
Ethereum Developers Postpone Pectra Upgrade Following Buggy Tests
After two buggy tests, Ethereum’s developers have decided to spend a bit more time collecting data on the highly-anticipated Pectra upgrade.
The Protocol: The Second Buggy Test for Upcoming Ethereum Upgrade ‘Pectra’ Could Lead to a Delayed Mainnet Hard Fork
Also: Plus: EF gets new leadership; layer-2 BOB and Fireblocks integrate; new MetaMask roadmap.
Ethereum’s Second Buggy ‘Pectra’ Test Could Lead to a Delayed Upgrade
Developers encountered issues during Ethereum’s Sepolia test for the upcoming Pectra upgrade, raising concerns.
Layer-2 BOB’s ‘Bitcoin DeFi’ Continues Progress With Fireblocks Integration
Fireblocks users can now earn yield on their BTC holdings via BOB’s network
Ethereum Foundation Picks New Co-Executive Directors, Following Leadership Reshuffle
Hsiao-Wei Wang and Tomasz Stańczak will be the new co-executive directors, as Aya Miyaguchi transitions into the organization’s President. Also, ex-EF researcher Danny Ryan shares that he is joining Etherealize.
How SenseiNode Is Building Proof-of-Stake Infrastructure in Latin America
Staking service provider SenseiNode operates from Brazil, Argentina, Mexico, Chile, Costa Rica and Colombia.
Blackbird, Blockchain Restaurant Loyalty App, Goes Live With Flynet Mainnet
Blackbird’s layer-3 mainnet, Flynet, is built on Coinbase’s Base chain. The team claims that building a layer-3 for its program benefits the restaurant industry because it eliminates middlemen and reduces transaction costs.