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Polygon Labs introduces no-code AI platform, Polygon Copilot, to simplify understanding of Polygon (MATIC) for blockchain enthusiasts. This AI-powered guide extracts insights from public documentation and Web3.0 content, catering to diverse user needs in NFTs, DApps, gaming, DeFi, and social networks. Despite potential drawbacks, Polygon Copilot aims to bring accessibility to the complex world of blockchain technology.

Polygon Labs proposes upgrading its proof-of-stake (PoS) chain to a zkEVM validium to improve security and performance. The upgrade addresses issues like fast block times affecting gas estimation and chain reorgs while integrating zero-knowledge proofs into the infrastructure. Implementation is expected by Q1 2024 if accepted.

Optimism’s Bedrock release has significantly reduced gas costs, with average fees per transaction decreasing by 74.5% in USD and 73.9% in ETH. This upgrade prepares Optimism for a Superchain future and emphasizes collaboration in the interchain world, driving innovation and benefiting users and developers.

Uniswap v4, the latest update to the top-performing decentralized exchange, introduces customizable features and draft core code for community-driven development. The release includes innovative smart contract “hooks,” enabling extended liquidity pools, time-weighted average market makers, dynamic fees, and more, while slashing pool creation gas costs by 99%.

Sui, a Layer 1 blockchain, brings high-speed transactions, instant processing, and scalability to the crypto space. Its native programming language, Move, simplifies smart contract development for DeFi. Despite potential benefits, concerns arise over long-term sustainability, transaction costs, and wealth distribution among participants.

Gensyn, a UK-based provider of blockchain-powered computing resources for AI platforms, secures $43 million in Series A funding led by venture capital firm a16z. Gensyn aims to level the playing field by allowing developers to build AI systems on smaller data centers and personal gaming computers, fostering accessibility and connecting underutilized hardware globally.

NFT Inspect, a Chrome browser extension, offers real-time tracking and engagement with popular NFT collections on Twitter. Users can search for NFT usage, analyze wallet addresses, and monitor community growth, aiding informed decision-making for investments. However, current limitations include only recognizing Ethereum, Polygon, and Solana blockchains and excluding video or GIF files.

Cumberland Labs’ incubator arm has unveiled a beta version of expand.network, a universal API tool designed to simplify connections to blockchain and DeFi protocols. This service offers both read and write connectivity across major public blockchains, enhancing efficiency and user-friendliness in cross-chain communication and DeFi landscape navigation.

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.

Amboss, an analytics firm, introduces Lightning Network Rate (Liner), a platform that offers insights into yield opportunities on the Lightning Network. Liner, along with Magma liquidity marketplace, aims to create a healthier ecosystem for liquidity providers and purchasers while addressing security concerns and promoting self-custodial options in the crypto community.

Sommelier introduces five new vaults developed by Seven Seas Capital and Define Logic Labs, providing passive yields of 2-4% for governance token holders. These vaults support 1inch, ENS, LINK, SNX, and UNI, addressing limited yield opportunities in the DeFi space.

Red Bull Formula One Racing and Mysten Labs-backed Sui network announce a multiyear partnership, aiming to offer globally available digital experiences through blockchain technology. The collaboration follows Red Bull Racing’s $150 million sponsorship agreement with crypto exchange Bybit, highlighting blockchain’s potential to revolutionize traditional industry practices in sports.

Multichain NFT protocol Holograph unveils “KilroyPunk,” blending “blue chip” NFTs with iconic memes. The collaboration with California-based artist Eric Elms explores rich visual and conceptual history of NFT art while adopting a multichain approach to digital collectibles, supporting Ethereum, Polygon, Avalanche, BNB Chain, and Optimism. This advancement addresses issues such as high gas fees and asset limitations in single blockchains.

NFTrade, an NFT marketplace, has introduced cross-chain purchases and payments on Ethereum, BNB Chain, Polygon, and Avalanche via partnership with Rarimo. This enables users to initiate a purchase on one network and pay on another seamlessly, improving the Web3 user experience.

Aave V2 users on the Polygon blockchain have faced difficulties accessing funds due to a faulty upgrade in the ReserveInterestRateStrategy contract, affecting various token holders. Despite challenges, Aave governance proposed a solution and continues to address the issue while maintaining platform stability.

The Professional Bowlers Association (PBA) and Bowlero have launched League Bowler Certification Awards, tokenized achievements in the form of non-fungible tokens (NFTs), on the Avalanche blockchain. These soulbound tokens will be airdropped to around 300,000 Bowlero league participants to recognize their bowling accomplishments, paving the way for blockchain integration in the sports industry.

This week in crypto, Ledger introduced a wallet recovery service, ETH staking demand soared, Tether invested in Bitcoin, and Samsung partnered with the Bank of Korea for CBDC research. Additionally, Ripple acquired Metaco, and a Uniswap survey highlighted the need for DeFi simplification.

In light of the controversy surrounding Ledger’s new service, Ledger Recover, competitor Trezor is drawing attention to their offerings by providing a 15% discount on their hardware wallets until May 21. The discounted prices aim to capitalize on Ledger’s situation and highlight Trezor’s open-source security features.

This article discusses the importance of Plutus Application Backend (PAB) frameworks in streamlining Cardano’s decentralized application (dApp) development process. PABs enable developers to interact with the Cardano blockchain and execute smart contracts, and four significant PAB solutions currently serve the Cardano ecosystem: IOG PAB, Atlas, Lucid, and Mesh.

Lightning Labs introduced an updated Taproot Assets Protocol aiming to provide a more efficient way for Bitcoin users to mint new assets on the blockchain. The protocol operates “maximally off-chain” to prevent network congestion, allowing faster and cheaper transactions, and potentially creating a more stable and scalable environment for token creation and transfers.

Lightning Labs has rebranded its Taro project to Taproot Assets after a trademark infringement lawsuit and released a software update. Taproot Assets aims to allow users to issue assets like stablecoins on the Bitcoin blockchain and is currently available on a test network with main network support coming soon. The company’s ultimate goal is to enable Bitcoin-based asset transfers over the Lightning Network.

The upcoming Bedrock upgrade for Layer 2 scaling solution Optimism aims to improve transaction fees, network security, and Ethereum compatibility. Benefits include a 47% decrease in fees, shortened deposit times, and enhanced Ethereum Virtual Machine compatibility, positioning Optimism competitively in the Layer 2 space.

Ethereum core developers quickly addressed Beacon Chain finality issues by rolling out patches for Prysm Labs and Teku clients. High load on Consensus Layer clients caused the problem which affected transaction finalization. Upgrades released by Teku and Prysm help prevent excessive resource usage and mitigate future issues. Continuous improvement and diverse ecosystem of clients are crucial for blockchain technology’s resilience.

Line Next announces five Web3 games to launch on Game Dosi, including Sweet Monster Guardians, Vestria the Last Order (VLO), KEROZ, Drawship Kingdom Reverse, and Project GD. Offering various gameplay experiences, Game Dosi aims to provide NFT rewards and a user-focused Web3 gaming platform, with anticipated membership sales and additional titles in the future.

RAC has collaborated with HIFI Labs to launch the CULT Pass, a dynamic NFT membership pass with visuals by artist Andres Reisinger and audio by RAC. This innovative project combines Web3 and AI to explore the possibilities of building a deeper connection between artists and audiences, providing ownership of the community and creating immersive membership experiences.

Ubisoft collaborates with Integral Reality Labs to create Assassin’s Creed Smart Collectibles – NFT access passes on Polygon network with redeemable 3D-printed keepsakes. This partnership highlights the potential of incorporating NFTs in gaming while addressing concerns of a speculative market bubble.

Ethereum’s Beacon Chain faced an unexplained 30-minute interruption recently, highlighting the need for increased client diversity and resilience in the blockchain. Despite concerns, the event also demonstrated the adaptability and robustness of the Ethereum network. Future research and interoperability can help prevent similar interruptions.

Solana’s Saga mobile flagship Android phone offers a seamless web3 experience, featuring Seed Vault for secure self-custody, biometric authentication, and the Solana dApp Store. The phone enables web3 transactions, token trading, NFT minting, on-chain gaming, and instant dApp accessibility.