layer-2

The Open Intents Framework and ERC-7683 simplify cross-chain transactions across Ethereum chains

A new Galaxy report shows how non-crypto native companies are utilizing Ethereum as a crypto entryway

Expect $16 million to $33 million in annualized staking yields, Blockworks Research estimates

L2s could make a comeback this year after a disappointing 2024

Bitcoin may be more serious now, but we can’t forget about the Lightning Network

Bitcoin is evolving: Industry leaders weigh in on price action, while BitVM and potential scaling upgrades hint at the future

The banking giant’s new permissioned layer-2 points to Ethereum’s growing role in TradFi

Plus, Adidas drops co-branded shoes with STEPN

As EIP-4844 “blobs” transform the economics of Ethereum layer-2s, a growing debate pits long-term scalability against immediate ETH value

Kraken’s launch of Ink will be the Superchain’s 24th fully participating network

The integration of Across’s intent-based bridging allows traders to easily bridge and perform cross-chain swaps all within Uniswap

Ink’s testnet will go live in 17 days

Solana Foundation’s Austin Federa wrote on X that “​​Most of the L2-ish things on Solana are better thought of as Network Extensions”

Plus, gaming companies Polemos and Buff partner up

Kain Warwick, Stani Kulechov and Sam Kazemian explored DeFi’s maturation and the shift from experimentation to consolidation

Plus, Sui flips Solana in daily transactions

Company raises $15 million for Bitcoin and Ethereum crossover network

Base is definitely popping with onchain activity, but it’s not making anymore money than when things were quiet

To remain relevant and competitive, layer-1 networks must prioritize multichain technology and interoperability

With its unmatched security, stability and emerging layer-2 solutions, Bitcoin is uniquely positioned to lead this charge

An ezETH “Clearing Layer” helped boost Renzo’s TVL to over $1 billion

Layer-2s should act swiftly to avoid obsolescence and ensure the safety of their users

Crypto today has 71 live L2s, with another 82 incoming. Do we need that many?

Plus, Galaxy Ventures unveils a new fund focused on early-stage crypto firms