The Layer 1 blockchain’s DeFi ecosystem is off to a slow start, with just $150 million in TVL.

After spending much of its resources supporting Ethereum Layer 2 networks like Base and Ink, Optimism’s CEO says the network is now rethinking its approach.

Privacy is becoming the center of gravity for what’s coming with Ethereum and DeFi. Zero-knowledge proofs and SNARKs are at the center of the discussion and seen as the means to achieve the Lean Ethereum Roadmap. The ecosystem is moving towards a narrative in which security, censorship resistance, and user protection are key pillars at every layer.

SKALE taps Base’s liquidity and users, making cross-chain AI agent deployment easier.

Exploring a new liquid staking protocol coming to one of DeFi’s most highly anticipated mainnet releases.

The Bitcoin DeFi token is up 25% from its launch price.

The limited-access deposit bridge will open on November 25.

The new upgrade aims to slash all-in fees by at least 90% for HIP-3 markets.