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Emerging blockchain project, Linera, has secured $6 million in funding for team expansion and protocol development. The protocol, introduced by ex-Meta Novi engineer Mathieu Baudet, innovatively addresses scalability issues by utilizing “microchains” within the main blockchain, potentially improving Web3 app interactions and reducing infrastructure unavailability during traffic peak times. However, the extensive interconnectivity this model introduces could create potential vulnerabilities.

Friend.tech, a blockchain-based social media application, presents the idea of tokenizing people’s profiles to create a marketplace where users can buy “shares” of others. Leveraging Coinbase’s layer 2 network, this revolutionary platform sparked significant interest but also raised concerns regarding data privacy and lack of project transparency.

Base, an Ethereum layer 2 blockchain developed by Coinbase, has attracted over $10 million and 15,000 tech enthusiasts on its launch day due to its open-source nature, allowing others to build or launch tokens on it. However, it faces potential security concerns and debates over long-term customer engagement strategies.

“Blockchain technology has the potential to revolutionize financial assets trading by tokenizing real world assets. This process can enhance liquidity, reduce costs, and improve risk management. However, with the goal of benefiting economic growth and SMEs, a more standardized tokenization process must also accurately represent financial obligations, liabilities, and cash flows.”

While actress Margot Robbie jokingly associated Bitcoin discussions with ‘Big Ken Energy’, Mattel, the company behind ‘Barbie’, is showing deep faith in blockchain’s potential. They’ve already released Barbie-themed NFTs and launched a marketplace on the Flow blockchain for trading Mattel NFTs. This portrays a shift from vanity to creativity and innovation, showing how entertainment majors are seriously engaging with blockchain and NFTs.

“The entrance of Web3 into the gaming industry, particularly with blockchain gaming, presents a mix of anticipation and skepticism. Simon Davis, CEO of Mighty Bear Games, sees the potential for player-owned economies underpinned by digital property rights. However, achieving Web3 dominance requires addressing user education, especially regarding private key holdership, and enhancing mobile-driven adoption.”

“The Electronic Trade Documents Act 2023, passed in the UK, enables the digital storage and distribution of trade documents, potentially leveraging blockchain technology. This could enhance security, compliance, and record traceability, and improve workflow efficiency, while considering reliability and security challenges.”

“China’s mobile payment giants, WeChat Pay and Alipay, have abolished the requirement of a local bank account for foreign visitors, enabling international credit cards. Meanwhile, royalty volumes for NFTs on the Ethereum Blockchain have significantly dipped, causing concerns about their sustainability. Banks in Korea are exploring CD tokens as a stable alternative. Crypto wallet, Zengo introduced a premium subscription, and discussions on security vulnerabilities in crypto are ongoing.”

In response to the surge in DeFi exploitations, a developer proposes a new Ethereum request for comment (ERC) introducing a “DeFi circuit breaker” concept. This proposed measure aims to limit large, suspicious outflows from DeFi protocols, potentially decreasing losses from hacks by 70%. However, the effectiveness of this potential security layer and its implications remain unclear.

“Investment in AI-backed blockchain company Web3Go highlights a trend of infrastructural providers flourishing amidst a crypto investment lull. Web3Go simplifies the ownership verification of AI-native digital assets with tools like real-time data processing and a digital curation protocol.”

Franklin Templeton’s OnChain US Government Money Fund recorded transactions on a public blockchain, aiming to unlock efficiency gains and potential lower fees in mutual funds. Blockchain technology is set to transform capital markets and tokenization, offering various opportunities such as driving efficiencies and improving investor access.

The continuous cycle of layer-1 blockchain innovation raises concerns about sustainability. Mustafa Al-Bassam proposes an alternative solution, creating rollups that build upon networks without constant base layer modifications, potentially enabling faster mass adoption and more exciting use cases.

AI and blockchain technology convergence offers immense opportunities for entrepreneurs to tackle societal challenges and create innovative use cases in the crypto space. Decentralized data marketplaces, token-based incentives, and computational power from decentralized networks can improve AI models and address issues like algorithmic bias and digital identity verification.

Deutsche Telekom has entered the blockchain space as a validator on Ethereum scaling solution, Polygon, providing staking services and enhancing the potential of blockchain technology. This move reflects their growing interest in the industry, attracting large-scale investors and driving innovation in decentralized finance.