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Solana-based social project Clout saw its downloads take off after launching an iPhone app
By leveraging L1 validators for proofing and execution, native rollups remove the need for centralized sequencers and complex governance
CEO Kris Marszalek touted the new platform’s “deep liquidity [and] stable banking rails” among other notable features
Key figures including Vitalik Buterin struggle to communicate the network’s core mission in an era of memecoin-minimized attention spans
Ethereum’s scaling improvements are progressing as testnets approach, while Danny Ryan’s EF leadership candidacy gains momentum
Multicoin Capital proposal would likely drive down inflation but would also lower staking yields
SolvBTC has been under scrutiny leading up to the launch of its token, highlighting the liquidity risks of BTC derivatives
The “main reason most validators aren’t running [Frankendancer] yet is because it doesn’t capture MEV efficiently,” a source told us
The Interchain Foundation’s 2024 report offers in-depth analyses of cross-chain protocols and emerging trends like intent-centric bridging
A combination of inflationary pressures, rising liabilities and the potential collapse of critical systems required a strategy reevaluation
Developers can use the Madara framework to develop appchains, or Dojo for onchain gaming apps
Blockchain addresses and TVL are gameable, but fees are real funds that change hands
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