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What’s Interesting Today: The Ethereum Layer 2 (L2) network, Blast, is set to launch its native token with 17% of its supply being airdropped to early adopters through a multi-faceted points program involving Blast and affiliated NFT marketplace Blur. Despite having a significant Total Value Locked (TVL) of $1.

What’s Interesting Today: Ethereum Layer 2 scaling solution Metis is progressing towards full decentralization by becoming the first L2 to allow shared network ownership through a decentralized sequencer model. This model permits external sequencer node operators to partake in the network, granting them substantial governance rights and a share

What’s Interesting Today: Aave's community has endorsed a proposal for a specialized deployment of its v3 protocol focused on the Lido ecosystem, aiming to enhance the use of stETH by enabling recursive borrowing strategies. This decision is part of a broader initiative to support the Lido Alliance,

What’s Interesting Today: Aleph Zero has launched the first EVM-compatible ZK-Privacy Layer capable of subsecond proving times, significantly enhancing on-chain privacy for Web3 applications. This solution, powered by Arbitrum Orbit on Gelato RaaS, allows zero-knowledge proofs to be generated in under a second on consumer-grade devices. Alongside this, Aleph

What’s Interesting Today: Arcana Network is introducing a groundbreaking chain abstraction protocol aimed at simplifying the complex multi-chain landscape. This user-centric solution promises to eliminate the hassles of managing assets and gas fees across numerous blockchains, enhancing both user and developer experiences. Arcana's approach involves a Modular

What’s Interesting Today: Ronin Network is set to enhance its platform by introducing zkEVM capabilities, using the  Polygon Chain Development Kit (CDK) to enable builders to create and deploy their own Layer 2 (L2) blockchains for gaming. This development aims to significantly scale Ronin, facilitating faster game onboarding. Ronin,

What’s Interesting Today: Tether has launched a new gold-backed, U.S. dollar-pegged stablecoin named Alloy (aUSDT), the first of its kind by the company. The coin, which is overcollateralized by Tether Gold (XAUt), provides holders with exposure to gold while maintaining the value and functionality of the U.S.

What’s Interesting Today: Kadena, the scalable Proof of Work blockchain, has partnered with Lurk Lab to develop a Zero-Knowledge (ZK) tech stack, including a ZK bridge between Ethereum and Kadena. This collaboration aims to enable secure cross-chain messaging. The roadmap consists of two milestones to be achieved in the

What’s Interesting Today: Helio has updated its Solana Pay plugin for Shopify, significantly expanding the scope for merchants to accept payments in hundreds of cryptocurrencies, including Solana and BONK. The update introduces enhanced features such as NFT airdrops and token-gated access, aiming to simplify and secure transactions directly between

What’s Interesting Today: Chainlink's CCIP interoperability protocol and Automation services are now operational on the Gnosis network, enabling developers to outsource heavy computing tasks and reduce gas fees by up to 90%. This integration facilitates cross-chain communication and value swapping, enhancing Chainlink's position as a