Scaling
Zero-Knowledge Pioneer StarkWare Launches Layer 2 Rollup Network
StarkWare unveiled a new layer 2 rollup network powered by zero-knowledge proofs.
Rising Fees on Avalanche Trigger Scramble for Solutions
Avalanche's transaction fees are rising, triggering a push for solutions and setting up a contest with Ethereum.
Twitter Fight Between VC and Devs Stirs Angst Over Ethereum Gas Fees
A Twitter fight spotlights the simmering tensions over Ethereum's high gas fees and the rise of Layer 2 blockchains.
Polygon Uses Zero-Knowledge Proofs in New Ethereum Virtual Machine Rollup
Polygon has brought out an EVN-compatible rollup that uses Zero-knowledge proofs.
Metis Joins Ethereum Layer 2 Race With $100M Ecosystem Fund
Metis is joining the fray, where Arbitrum and Optimism have so far ruled. The project is set to launch its mainnet the week of Nov. 15 and is also launching a $100M fund, which Metis describes as a “decentralized autonomous company” (DAC), called Genesi, to support projects which join its ecosystem.
Layer 1s Better Watch Their Backs as L2s Surge in TVL
Smart contract platforms — Terra, Solana and Avalanche, to name a few — had a summer to remember. Terra’s LUNA rocketed 421% between June 1 and Sept. 30 and its fellow Layer 1s (L1s) Avalanche and Solana also delivered triple-digit returns. Now Layer 2s (L2s), which make Ethereum transactions more affordable and faster by executing them…
Arbitrum Launches with Full DeFi Ecosystem Locked and Loaded
Arbitrum, one of the most awaited Ethereum scaling solutions, has attracted $2.9M on its first day after launch, becoming the 11th largest so-called Layer 2 platform, according to L2BEAT. Offchain Labs, a blockchain software maker, launched Arbitrum on Aug. 31 with the promise to offer lower fees and faster transactions. So far, it’s delivering: ETH…
The Math Behind a Deflationary ETH After EIP-1559
There’s a bullish case for ETH, and it’s being defined by terms such as ultrasound money, triple-halving, and deflationary asset. Ethereum’s London hard fork is set to execute on August 5 and the included EIP-1559 upgrade has been hailed by many as a game changer for the world’s second largest cryptocurrency. Because the upgrade sets…
What Will Change for Users and Developers After EIP-1559
Ethereum’s London hard fork upgrade, one of the biggest changes to the world’s most active blockchain, is slated to go into effect tomorrow August 5. With anticipation building about its effect on ETH and gas prices, here’s what users should expect. First and foremost, if you have ever been confused by Ethereum gas fees in…
Ethereum Activity Heats Up Ahead of EIP-1559
On-Chain Markets Update by Lucas Outumuro, IntoTheBlock Following the market’s crash in May, on-chain activity on Ethereum slowed down as demand for dog-themed tokens and opportunities for yield diminished. Over the past few days, this trend has reversed as demand for NFT and gaming projects picks up. With the implementation of EIP-1559 less than a…
