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“Influencers Ricky “FaZe Banks” Bengston, Nordan “FaZe Rain” Shat, and Matthew “Nadeshot” Haag are leveraging Friend.tech, a social token platform on the Base network. The platform enables users to trade “keys” tied to their Twitter accounts for exclusive access to group chats, earning a percent of sale in ETH. The platform has seen 1.1 million keys traded in over 935,000 transactions.”

“Friend.tech, a Twitter-associated blockchain application recently outperformed several large-scale projects by marking a revenue of $840,889 over a 24-hour cycle. Within 30 days post-launch, its cumulative revenue ascended to $2.95 million. The app tokenizes crypto personalities on Twitter, enabling users to buy and sell ‘shares’ of these individuals.”

“The partnership between blockchain company Polygon Labs and SK Telecom aims to enhance SKT’s Web3 ecosystem. However, the practical use of incubated Web3 startups and efficient use of Polygon network is in question. Cybercrimes in the crypto industry and the legal controversies surrounding NFTs highlight the urgency for regulatory guidelines and improved security measures. The growth of blockchain technology and AI is promising but challenged by legal and user safety issues.”

Immutable is testing its new blockchain technology layer, zkEVM, aiming to reduce reliance on singular network infrastructure. The zkEVM, designed to lower gas fees and boost transaction rates, seamlessly integrates with the Ethereum Virtual Machine, enabling easy transition of existing smart contracts. However, developer autonomy brings potential risks and challenges in infrastructure connectivity.

Immutable’s zkEVM, a Ethereum-compatible gaming platform developed with Polygon Labs, has begun public testing. This platform uses zero-knowledge proofs to secure transfers, decreasing development costs and enhancing security. However, Ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin warns it may cause data inefficiency and latency issues.

“Y00ts, an NFT collection migrated from Polygon’s blockchain to Ethereum, stirring controversy. Coinbase’s new Base blockchain, though encouraging, requires vigilant monitoring. Aptos, a Layer 1 blockchain, teamed with Microsoft for AI integration, urging investments to be made with discernment.”

“Crypto whales have been investing heavily in Ethereum-compatible blockchain, Base, along with other layer 2 networks. These investors have shown a strong alignment towards crypto, bridging over 100 ETH and diversifying across various Ethereum scaling options. This trend reveals the swift shifts of attention and investments in the dynamic crypto world.”

“PancakeSwap, a leading decentralized exchange, announced its operations on the Ethereum scaling network, Arbitrum. The aim is to increase user base and revenue streams, offering faster transaction times, low fees, and expanding the decentralized finance (DeFi) space.”

This article discusses the transformative power of blockchain technology and the challenges it faces in attaining cross-chain interoperability. The problems include lack of standardized protocols, insufficient demand, complicated user experiences, and a deficient comprehension within the global crypto ecosystem. The author advocates for concerted efforts to simplify interoperability and enhance blockchain potential.

Circle Internet Financial, the issuer of USDC stablecoin, unveiled a new programmable web3 wallet platform that enables businesses to offer digital asset payment options. This platform allows consumers to receive, send and store cryptocurrencies and NFTs. Currently available on the Avalanche, Ethereum, and Polygon networks, planned expansions to additional blockchains are underway.

“Despite a 41% decrease in NFT trading volume in Q2, enthusiasm from developers remains high, as evidenced by the 5.9 million smart contracts deployed across EVM-compatible networks. This 1,107% increase since Q2 2022 suggests a robust growth landscape for Web3 despite market volatility.”

Reddit has launched its largest non-fungible token (NFT) collection, the Gen 4 Collectible Avatar series. This includes unique Avatars created by 100 artists and featuring reinterpretations of the famous Snoo character. This NFT marketplace incorporates initial access and purchasing limits to protect against unethical activities and bots.

“This article explores the potential pitfalls of Bitcoin’s proof-of-work system, highlighting mining centralization and the economic imbalance it can cause. It encourages a shift towards alternative consensus mechanisms to align incentives between miners and users, maintaining blockchain’s promise of financial democracy.”

“The Bank of Italy’s innovation hub is working with Polygon Labs and Fireblocks on a DeFi project to infuse DeFi and tokenized assets into traditional financial institutions. This ecosystem, planned for a six-month span, aims to explore the combination of security tokens and DeFi within a regulated, secure system – a paradigm shift that could redefine financial landscape, but not without its inherent risks and regulatory challenges.”

Myanmar is set to launch its first institution operating solely on cryptocurrency, the Spring Development Bank, aiming to facilitate smoother cross-border transactions. Constructed on the Polygon network, this financial platform leverages blockchain technology for global accessibility, combating international transfer fees with the deployment of stablecoins.

“Aptos blockchain’s integration with Indian social media platform Chingari led to a 900% surge in new user growth. This allowed instant on-chain features and the creation of a new wallet on Chingari, which lets users earn tokens through engagement and content creation. However, despite the gains, Aptos faces challenges like network outages and high competition from other blockchain platforms.”

Following Chainlink’s Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP) release, LINK experienced a surge due to increased interest from large investors. CCIP, a key initiative aimed at improving cross-chain services and applications, is now live on multiple blockchains, positioning Chainlink as a prominent player in the growing blockchain technology industry.

“The Ethereum layer-2 network, Starknet, has announced its venture into software tools dubbed “Starknet Stacks” for developing personalized layer-2 chains, paving the way for application-specific “appchains”. The move presents opportunities for wider, interoperable blockchain ecosystems, better user interfaces, and increased transaction throughput.”

Ankr and Matter Labs collaboratively launched zkSync Era Nodes and Hyperchain blockchain solutions on Microsoft Azure Marketplace, enhancing Ethereum’s Layer-2 scaling protocol. It enables businesses and Web3 projects to connect and build applications on zkSync Era, including bespoke blockchain application.