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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.

Decentralized finance platform Defactor Labs has tokenized $100 million worth of Alpha Bonds using ERC-3643 standard to provide financial support to SMEs using real-world assets as collateral. By leveraging this standard, Defactor Labs aims to bridge the gap between traditional finance and DeFi while enabling compliant institutional investor access and liquidity options.

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.

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.

Reddit users can now claim free Rabbids-themed NFT avatars, showcasing the continuous convergence of gaming and blockchain technology. Ubisoft and Reddit’s collaboration follows the success of Reddit’s $330 million market cap “Snoo” NFT avatars. As Ubisoft further explores digital ownership, the demand for this unique blend of technology and gaming remains uncertain.

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.

Assassin’s Creed is launching customizable “smart collectibles” featuring digital and physical components. These collectibles include a 3D-printed cube with a character figure and a Polygon-based NFT “Digital Soul” for proof of ownership. An embedded near-field communication (NFC) chip and companion app allow users to access achievements and earn rewards.

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.

Binance is adding support for Bitcoin-based NFTs, Ordinals, on its marketplace, highlighting their mainstream appeal. As institutional interest grows, skepticism remains with critics arguing NFT projects could dilute digital asset values. Recent developments aim to increase inclusivity and promote a more diverse NFT ecosystem.

Railgun DAO partners with Chainway to incorporate a “proof of innocence” feature, addressing AML and sanctions compliance concerns without compromising user privacy. The feature enables users to mathematically demonstrate their funds’ legality and verify blacklisted addresses while maintaining anonymity.

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.

Major Web2 players, including Alibaba and Sports Illustrated, are entering the Web3 space, launching metaverse and NFT platforms on blockchains like Avalanche and Polygon, signaling growing interest and integration of Web3 technology into mainstream experiences.

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.

Ethereum-based layer-2 blockchain Optimism has integrated Ethereum Attestation Service (EAS) to enable users to assess trustworthiness on the platform. The on-chain attestation protocol promotes fairer distribution of Optimism’s native OP tokens and community voting systems. EAS has potential applications in identity platforms, supply chains, reputation scoring in DeFi, and promoting transparency in the Optimism ecosystem.

Six new blockchain networks are set to launch soon, intensifying competition in the blockchain ecosystem. Despite the highly competitive landscape, Solana Labs founder Anatoly Yakovenko remains confident in Solana’s technical strengths, such as speed, higher transaction numbers, and more nodes. However, the influx of capital into new projects could cut into Solana’s market share, necessitating adaptation and innovation.