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“Ethereum’s co-founder, Vitalik Buterin, believes that Bitcoin’s network needs to experiment with scalable solutions like zero-knowledge (ZK) rollups to grow beyond just a payment network. In contrast to Ethereum’s active experimentation with layered solutions, Bitcoin’s scalability focuses on its layer-2 solution- the Lightning Network.”

“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.”

deBridge is launching a feature to hasten interoperability between Solana and other blockchain platforms, allowing Solana users to integrate with EVM-based blockchains, like Arbitrum. This eliminates the need for risky derivative tokens and marks a historic moment in cross-chain technologies.

Circle and Sequoia Capital were among top depositors in collapsed Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), raising concerns about depositor fund security and current regulations in the crypto space. The situation highlights the potential need for increased deposit insurance limits as more financial institutions embrace cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology.

Vertex Protocol, a decentralized exchange (DEX) offering spot and derivatives trading for digital assets, has received strategic investment from Wintermute Ventures. The collaboration aims to strengthen ties across various business lines as both parties navigate the rapidly shifting DeFi landscape, potentially redefining trading standards within the digital assets sphere.

Binance’s BNB Chain introduces a new layer-2 chain, opBNB to address scalability challenges using the Optimism OP Stack. With Ethereum compatibility, opBNB aims to support over 4,000 transactions per second at lower costs, enhancing security and scalability for Ethereum-based smart contracts and networks.

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.

Matter Labs’ zkSync Era, a zero-knowledge rollup technology for scaling Ethereum, has seen its total value locked (TVL) surpass $500 million. This reflects a 12% growth in one week, indicating strong demand for advanced scaling solutions in the decentralized finance (DeFi) space.

Alchemy, a prominent blockchain platform developer, announces the launch of AlchemyAI, a GPT-4 plugin for blockchain analysis. This tool transforms natural language inputs into specific blockchain queries, enhancing user experience and understanding. However, users are advised to exercise caution and fact-check provided information due to AI limitations.

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.

Alchemy unveils AlchemyAI, an innovative suite of AI-empowered tools to accelerate web3 product development. Flagship products ChatWeb3 and Alchemy ChatGPT Plugin leverage large language models, facilitating efficient software development and enabling real-time blockchain information access via natural language processing. This could democratise web3 development while fostering a more inclusive and efficient blockchain technology future.

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.

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.

Optimism’s Bedrock upgrade aims to improve Ethereum’s usability by reducing gas fees by 40% and deposit-confirmation times by 90%. This significant step towards a “Superchain” could revolutionize the blockchain landscape, providing a more secure and efficient platform for transactions, while facing intense competition from other layer 2 solutions like Arbitrum and ZK Rollups.

Sybil farming is a growing trend in the crypto world, where individuals create multiple accounts on blockchain projects to collect more tokens. Hop Protocol rewards Sybil hunters for combating these attackers, distributing 25% of saved tokens to them, after a successful DAO initiative. The long-term effects and potential for exploitation remain under debate.

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.

Era’s integration with Rocket Pool allows users to stake ether (ETH) while holding rETH and receiving rewards automatically. Though facing challenges, Rocket Pool’s research team explores zk proof technology for potential advantages like lower costs, increased efficiency, and a streamlined system.

Interoperability protocol Connext introduces chain abstraction to enhance layer-2 experience, simplifying transactions across multiple decentralized applications on different chains. This trustless, fast technology plugs into native bridges to provide a seamless experience, countering fragmentation caused by the continuous launch of layer-2s and layer-3s.

Crypto giant Circle is launching its USDC stablecoin on the Arbitrum Layer 2 network, bringing benefits such as eliminating bridge withdrawal delays and enabling upgradeable smart contracts. This introduction aims to revolutionize the Layer 2 ecosystem by improving liquidity and enabling quicker cross-chain transfers. Native USDC launch is scheduled for June 8.

Unlock DAO announces plans to launch a cross-chain governance solution on ETH Goerli and Polygon Mumbai testnets, intending to automate decision-making by the DAO and streamline governance across numerous networks. The open-source solution is expected to be deployed on the mainnet by the end of June.