Kraken Picked Optimism's 'Superchain' After Getting a Pile of OP Tokens

Crypto exchange Kraken announced last week that it will build a layer-2 network atop Optimism's OP Stack blockchain framework. CoinDesk is first to report that the deal was reached early this year, involving a grant of 25 million OP tokens, at the time worth roughly $100 million. дальше »

2024-10-30 16:45

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Kraken Picks Optimism for New Layer-2 Network, Joining Coinbase's Base on 'Superchain'

The disclosure comes nearly a year after CoinDesk broke the news that Kraken was considering its own layer-2 network, following the runaway success enjoyed by Base after it launched in mid-2023. дальше »

2024-10-25 16:26

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Ethereum's Vitalik Buterin Amps Up Pressure on Layer-2 Networks to Decentralize Further

In 2022, Buterin proposed a set of stages for rollups, to classify them in their pursuit of decentralization. The criteria is meant to showcase that rollups tend to rely on “training wheels” and deploy their protocols to users before it's ready to fully decentralize. дальше »

2024-9-14 19:59

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Ethereum's future rests on 10,000 blockchains

Ethereum layer-2s are proliferating, which means Ethereum will start looking like a much better prospect for new projects in the year ahead. дальше »

2024-7-25 21:11

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BNB Chain launches rollup-as-a-service, supporting custom Layer 2 networks

BNB Chain has introduced a rollup-as-a-service solution to foster the growth of custom Layer 2 networks within its ecosystem. дальше »

2024-3-15 19:24

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Ethereum Staking Protocol Swell Unveils Layer-2 Rollup With $1B Total Value Locked

Swell developed the rollup alongside Ethereum scaler AltLayer and a16z-backed crypto-staking project EigenLayer. дальше »

2024-3-14 18:16

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What to Expect From Ethereum’s Cancun-Deneb Upgrade

The beginning of "The Surge" era in Ethereum's roadmap sees a range of enhancements to scalability, efficiency and security. Here’s a breakdown. дальше »

2024-2-29 21:10

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Polygon Emerges as Suitor for Celo’s New Layer-2 Blockchain, Competing With OP Stack

Celo, which is ditching its standalone blockchain in favor of a new "layer-2" network atop Ethereum, had originally signaled plans to rely on Optimism's OP Stack, a similar customizable kit to Polygon's but using Optimism’s “optimistic” technology. дальше »

2023-9-22 20:06

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Ethereum Handled Friend.tech Frenzy Without 'Gas Fee' Spike. Why That’s a Big Deal

Friend.tech, Crypto's latest fad, didn't drive up congestion and fees on Ethereum the way frenzies have in the past – possibly a sign that the blockchain's efforts to scale by fostering supplemental "layer-2" networks, like Coinbase's new Base, are bearing fruit. дальше »

2023-8-30 18:00

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What is Base? Unpacking Coinbase’s new layer-2 network and its impact

Base, Coinbase’s new layer-2 blockchain network, was built to enhance Ethereum’s capacity for decentralized applications, improve user interfaces, and reduce transaction costs. Let’s explore how it works, its implications, and its challenges. дальше »

2023-8-24 15:30

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Polygon spinoff launches testnet bridge to allow for low-cost layer 2s

Avail launched a bridge to transmit data availability attestations to Ethereum, potentially allowing for lower fees on some layer 2s. дальше »

2023-7-7 15:00

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Binance’s BNB Chain introduces layer-2 testnet powered by Optimism

The Binance-founded blockchain has introduced a new layer-2 chain opBNB, though some suggest there are other ways to scale the network. дальше »

2023-6-20 07:09

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Coinbase exec says major Ethereum scaling improvements coming soon

The chief product officer of Coinbase foresees that there will be more advances in layer-one to layer-two bridges and rollup technologies. дальше »

2022-1-5 06:16

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Chainlink launches data oracles on Arbitrum One's Ethereum scaling solution

Chainlink’s data oracles are now live on Arbitrum One, with the team also planning to soon launch its Proof of Reserve and verifiable random function on the layer two. дальше »