Layer 2
Optimism (OP) Announces Critical Fault Proof Upgrade Impacting Bridges and Exchanges
Optimism introduces major updates to Fault Proofs, affecting withdrawal processes for bridges and exchanges on OP Mainnet and OP Sepolia.
Robinhood Wallet Joins Forces with Arbitrum (ARB) to Enhance Layer 2 Access
Robinhood Wallet partners with Arbitrum to offer users seamless swaps on Layer 2, enhancing DeFi accessibility and experience.
COTI Unveils ETH L2 Developer Network and Growth Fund Use Cases
COTI announces an ETH L2 Developer Network to leverage its $100M fund, targeting key use cases like Confidential DeFi and encrypted data management.
Ankr Enhances DeFi Ecosystem by Supporting OKX Chain's X1 Layer 2
Ankr expands its infrastructure services by integrating support for OKX Chain's X1 Layer 2, enhancing scalability and DeFi access.
Metis Launches Decentralized Liquid Staking in Layer 2 Revolution
Metis is launching the Liquid Staking Blitz, a decentralized sequencer initiative, to boost the growth of Liquid Staking Derivatives within its ecosystem, enhancing network security and governance.
Omega Secures $6M in Funding to Revolutionize Bitcoin and DeFi Ecosystem
Omega announces a $6M funding round to launch its decentralized infrastructure, aiming to redefine omnichain and Bitcoin DeFi without relying on traditional bridges or L2 solutions.
B Squared Network Announces Seed Investments by HashKey Capital, OKX Ventures, IDG Capital
B² Network secures significant seed investments from top venture capitals for its innovative Bitcoin Layer 2 solutions, aiming to transform Bitcoin's utility and adoption in the crypto ecosystem.
Ethereum's Layer 2 Debate: Buterin Aligns with Daniel Wang on Validium Classification
Vitalik Buterin agrees with Daniel Wang on classifying Ethereum rollups using external data chains as validiums, not traditional rollups. This debate underscores the nuances in Ethereum's layer-2 scaling solutions, focusing on security and scalability trade-offs.
Coinbase's Base 2024 Mission: Pioneering a Global Onchain Economy
Base's 2024 mission focuses on building a global onchain economy, emphasizing decentralization, developer empowerment, a vibrant app ecosystem, and a robust capital market, all while maintaining close ties with Coinbase and the broader crypto community.
Binance Supports Optimism (OP) Network Upgrade and Hard Fork
Binance confirms support for Optimism (OP) network's upgrade and hard fork on January 12, 2024, enhancing Ethereum's Layer 2 scalability and efficiency.