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Layer-1 blockchain network Sui enters the Web3 gaming ecosystem with unique capabilities, enabling parallel transaction processing, horizontal scaling, and dynamically-updated NFTs. Attracting over 40 games to build on it, Sui’s object-based model and gaming-oriented features offer developers an appealing alternative in blockchain-based gaming.

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.

Flare’s integration with Google Cloud Marketplace brings nine blockchain APIs, including Bitcoin and Ethereum, to the ecosystem. This collaboration offers developers and users access to highly-integrated blockchain data, facilitating cross-chain applications and easing blockchain experimentation without hardware costs or ongoing maintenance burdens. However, some express concerns regarding potential centralization issues.

Andreessen Horowitz recently unveiled two innovative open-source projects, Lasso and Jolt, centered around zero-knowledge proofs – a robust form of cryptography. These initiatives aim to enhance transaction speed, cut costs, boost privacy, and empower external developers, introducing new opportunities to scale blockchain networks.

Venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) is investing in the development of zero-knowledge (ZK) proofs and open-source software projects, Lasso and Jolt, aiming for scaling blockchains while preserving transaction privacy. These technological advancements may transform blockchain’s scalability and privacy, but could also introduce new vulnerabilities and challenges.

“In Q2, Avalanche, a major smart contract platform, saw a surge in usage but diminishing invested funds. Despite a crypto bear market, Avalanche displayed steady growth through increasing daily transactions and active addresses. A decrease in total money locked, however, suggests user caution, possibly due to market factors.”

This article discusses the partnership between Paris-based =nil; Foundation and Fabric Cryptography as they work together to enhance cryptographic technologies and accelerate the deployment of zero-knowledge (ZK) proofs – a cryptographic procedure with substantial privacy-preserving attributes. They aim to overcome barriers in computation, making ZK proofs more functional for digital transactions, cloud services and privacy applications.

Filecoin, a blockchain storage network, despite market turbulence, saw its storage utilization rate surpass 7%. However, it faced a 40.7% decline in protocol revenue this quarter, largely due to the falling value of FIL tokens and market volatility. Filecoin’s move to release the virtual machine (FVM) shows promise in navigating these challenges.

DeFi on Bitcoin is possible through innovative solutions, leveraging the security and liquidity benefits of the network. Although integration is a technical challenge, growing interest and developments like RSK and Stacks showcase Bitcoin’s potential role in the DeFi ecosystem.

Beijing’s science and technology government body released a white paper on Web 3.0 innovation and development, supporting advancements in blockchain, cryptocurrency, and related fields. Meanwhile, Hong Kong prepares to launch its crypto licensing regime, while the US faces regulatory crackdowns, potentially giving China an edge in the race to pioneer Web 3.0 technologies.

Uniswap plans to deploy its V3 iteration on Polkadot, offering enhanced capital efficiency, flexible fee structures, and an improved user experience. This move highlights the growing popularity of decentralized exchanges, with Uniswap V3 capturing over 50% of monthly DEX market share.