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“Arbitrum Foundation, a supporter of the Ethereum Layer 2 network, is partnering with Fracton Ventures to tap into the Japanese market. The alliance will focus on ecosystem construction and furnish community education, promoting Arbitrum’s adoption by Japanese developers and investors.”

The Arbitrum Foundation recently transferred unclaimed tokens worth $56 million into their network’s decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) treasury. While offering new governance possibilities, this move also carries risks and obligations for token holders, speaks volumes about the future for Arbitrum’s users, and poses questions about the speed of tokenizing and redistributing actions within just six months of their DAO launch.

The Arbitrum Foundation recently transferred 69 million unclaimed ARB tokens to its treasury, amounting to $59 million and boosting it to nearly $3 billion in governance tokens. This successful move was through a vote proposed by a community member, demonstrating the impact of community engagement and decentralized operations. Meanwhile, Arbitrum’s user activity is growing along with efforts to expand the NFT space on its network.

Circle, a US-based payments firm issuing the USD Coin (USDC) stablecoin, is set to launch its coin natively on Arbitrum, an Ethereum scaling solution, on June 8th. This will provide benefits like maintaining a 1:1 exchange ratio with the US dollar, offering institutional on/off ramps, and supporting the forthcoming Cross-Chain Transfer Protocol (CCTP), which aims to eliminate bridge withdrawal delays.

The Ethereum blockchain will undergo the Bedrock hard fork on June 6 as Optimism, a layer 2 scaling solution, introduces a major upgrade for improved modularity, simplicity, and Ethereum equivalence. This is expected to increase performance and functionality, while fueling positive market sentiment for Optimism’s Layer 2 network.

Coinbase’s layer 2 blockchain, Base, sets record daily transactions, thanks to FriendTech, a decentralized social network platform built on Base. Despite a recent decrease, rekindled Base activity suggests network maturation. This strong start, unaffected by Ethereum’s congestion and fees, could indicate sustainable future growth with “layer-2” networks.

Decentralized exchange Sushi is extending its services to non-Ethereum Virtual Machine compatible blockchain, Aptos, marking a major development. This strategic move could potentially attract fresh capital towards Aptos while enhancing cross-chain trading experiences and opening up new possibilities for liquidity across major blockchain networks.

To combat increasing transaction times and fees, Ethereum is utilizing layer 2 scaling solutions, resulting in faster transaction speeds, lower costs, and maintaining security. These networks enhance throughput and transaction rates, drawing significant attention. However, layer 2 chains also face criticism, largely from crypto users maximizing profitability through airdrop farming.

“Base, Coinbase’s layer 2 blockchain, successfully passed a series of security audits ahead of its mainnet launch. Created with Optimism, Base aims to attract one million new crypto users. Over 100 experts examined its code, finding no significant vulnerabilities, reflecting Coinbase’s dedication to security.”

BNB Chain unveils opBNB testnet, an EVM-compatible blockchain with a target of 4,000 transactions per second and 0.005 U.S. cents per transaction. OpBNB aims to alleviate network congestion, reduce transaction costs, and improve scalability, offering a promising solution for efficient blockchain technology.

In the world of DeFi, “decentralization theater” refers to projects appearing decentralized but retaining central control, confusing users and regulators. Genuine decentralization is vital for the development of Web3 ecosystems, disrupting the centralized Web2 architecture, and maintaining user trust.

Ethereum enthusiast Anthony Sassano predicts a “Layer 2 summer” in the crypto market by next year, driven by technical advancements, reduced fees, and innovative projects. The anticipated improvements aim to make Layer 2 solutions more affordable and accessible, potentially attracting millions of new participants to the Ethereum ecosystem. However, the excitement comes with skepticism as potential risks and challenges tied to the technology persist.

Crypto startup Openfort raised $3 million to develop its wallet-as-a-service software for game developers and publishers. Offering frictionless wallet technology via APIs, Openfort aims to simplify and enhance the gaming experience by abstracting cumbersome crypto transaction elements and supporting Ethereum-compatible networks.