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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.”

“Story Protocol is using blockchain technology to empower content creators and oversee their content, countering falsified AI-generated content. Meanwhile, Coinbase has launched an institutional-grade crypto lending platform, Coinbase Prime. These high-value projects symbolize the maturing crypto technology space.”

U.S. crypto exchange Coinbase is set for the launch of its new Base blockchain, a ‘layer 2’ platform built on Ethereum. With $133 million already locked into the base network, Coinbase aims to promote blockchain accessibility and innovation. The firm faces regulatory and user-safety challenges, but remains committed to creating trusted experiences for users and fostering global decentralization.

“Coinbase’s layer-2 network, Base, is close to its mainnet launch after passing internal and external security audits. The platform promises a developer-friendly, secure, and low-cost approach to enhance the blockchain ecosystem. Still, questions remain about scalability, security vulnerabilities, and the responsiveness of layer-2 solutions.”

ZkLink, a blockchain infrastructure layer streamlining asset trading across networks, raises $10 million in strategic funding with backing from Coinbase Ventures. As zkLink prepares for Q3 mainnet launch, it plans to employ zero-knowledge rollups to create efficient, trustless trading experiences, aiming to connect layer 1 blockchains and layer 2 protocols.

Socket, a pioneer of blockchain interaction, has raised $5 million from Coinbase Ventures and Framework Ventures, aiming to enable seamless interaction between Coinbase Wallet users and its new layer-2 network, Base. This move is sparked by the prevalent investor interest in interoperability solutions in blockchain technologies.

“FirstMate, a budding blockchain startup, has received $3.75 million in funding for the development of an ‘NFT storefront builder’ platform. Aimed at rectifying the existing focus discrepancy on NFT platforms, it promises to enhance creators’ experience by allowing them to exhibit collections, dictate royalty conditions, and create a marketplace that truly reflects their artwork’s quality.”

“Step into the future with blockchain-based Beam wallet. This innovative application uses Twitter for login, eliminating the need to store seed words. Backed by top Web3 venture capitals, it aims to enhance user experience, increase adoption rate and ensure security by not landing passwords on a centralized server.”

Brett Harrison, former FTX.US president, has launched Architect, a new trading platform harnessing AI for trading strategies. The platform could equip traders to buy cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin on Coinbase when the market price drops, while also fostering an understanding of the technology. However, the integration of AI into trading raises questions about potential complications.

“The union of AI with crypto trading can transform the financial sector, believes ex-FTX.US CEO, Brett Harrison. His venture, Architect, offers algorithmic trading code for crypto using AI tools, extending sophisticated investment tools to retail traders and financial institutions. Future developments might integrate advanced market indicators into the trading process.”

The Zora Network, focused on revolutionizing the NFT landscape, introduces its layer 2 blockchain network for faster, cheaper, and environmentally friendly minting processes. Built on Optimism’s tech stack and secured by Ethereum, Zora’s platform already endorses over 35 groups, attracts over 100,000 monthly users, and has raised $60 million in investments.

Ethereum mainnet recently launched EigenLayer, a DeFi platform enabling restaking ether for platform security. With $16 million in initial stakes, EigenLayer suggests strong demand in the restaking market. Critics raise concerns about inflation, but supporters see its potential to enhance Ethereum’s ecosystem.

Azra Games adopts a unique approach to NFTs in Web3 games by prioritizing gameplay over cryptographic aspects. The company aims for Web3 elements to reveal themselves after players become hooked, enhancing user experience. This strategy, focusing on gameplay, entertainment, and fun, might pave the way for a more sustainable Web3 gaming industry.

Sam Altman’s Worldcoin, an ambitious crypto project aiming for financial inclusion and universal basic income implementation, is near securing $100 million in investments. However, concerns regarding data privacy and ethical implications of collecting biometric information raise questions on striking a balance between goals and potential risks.

Crypto startup Hourglass launches the first-ever marketplace for trading Time-Bound Tokens (TBTs), allowing users to gain liquidity from locked-up assets in DeFi protocols. By selling the rights to the time duration in a secondary market, Hourglass aims to address liquidity challenges faced by users with lengthy withdrawal wait times.

Worldcoin, the crypto project led by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, aims to raise $100 million in a new financing round, attracting investors with its vision of a universal digital currency distributed fairly using biometric iris scans. Despite controversy and concerns, Worldcoin continues gaining momentum in the crypto community.

OpenAI’s Sam Altman is pushing to secure $100 million in funding for Worldcoin, a project aimed at creating a collectively owned, globally distributed cryptocurrency. With supporters touting its potential for financial inclusivity, skeptics question its real-world value and potential risks.