Ho Chang Jun

What’s Interesting Today: Astar Network has launched Astar zxEVM, a zero-knowledge layer-2 chain, on March 5, marking its integration as the first layer-2 chain into Polygon's AggLayer. This innovation enables cross-chain transactions between Astar and Polygon networks through AggLayer, which supports multichain smart contracts with zero-knowledge proofs,

What’s Interesting Today: Trust Machines has launched Orange Domains to enhance the Bitcoin Name System (BNS), bridging the gap between traditional DNS and Web3 digital identities. This initiative aims to connect DNS addresses with Bitcoin-based BNS addresses, making Web3 domains function as nonfungible tokens. These tokens will allow users

What’s Interesting Today: Metis, an emerging Ethereum Layer 2 solution, has partnered with Chainlink to enhance cross-chain interoperability and delve into the staking sector. This collaboration will see Metis adopt Chainlink's Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP) for its token bridge, facilitating rapid and secure transfers, particularly of leading

What’s Interesting Today: Robinhood and Arbitrum have partnered to offer Robinhood Wallet users access to Arbitrum swaps at ETHDenver, enhancing the crypto experience with low transaction costs and fast speeds on a leading network. This collaboration aims to simplify access to Layer 2 solutions, supporting cross-chain swaps and other

What’s Interesting Today: Pavel Durov has declared that Telegram will introduce advertising across more than 100 countries, distributing half of the advertising revenue to channel owners in the form of Toncoin. By utilizing the TON Blockchain, this strategy is set to transform the approach to digital advertising and revenue

What’s Interesting Today: The Ethereum Foundation announced the Dencun upgrade's successful activation on testnets, with a mainnet launch scheduled for March 13, marking a significant step in Ethereum's development. This upgrade, highlighted by EIP-4844 or "protodanksharding," aims to reduce Layer-2 transaction fees. Grayscale

What’s Interesting Today: Parcl, a platform on the Solana blockchain for trading indexes of real estate, has declared it will airdrop between 7% and 8% of its soon-to-launch PARCL token's supply to its early users in April. This token is part of Parcl's strategy for

What’s Interesting Today: Pudgy Penguins has teamed up with Unstoppable Domains to introduce ".pudgy" domain names, enabling wallet linking and web3 functionalities for users. This partnership enhances digital identities within web3 and promotes community engagement through the Pudgy Ambassador Program and Storytelling Campaign. Concurrently, Pudgy Penguins has

What’s Interesting Today: Reddit has revealed in an SEC filing for its upcoming IPO that it holds Bitcoin, Ether, and MATIC in its cash reserves, primarily acquired through sales of virtual goods. This disclosure, part of the company's preparation for a public offering, highlights Reddit's

What’s Interesting Today: Wormhole, a prominent protocol for cross-chain interoperability, has formed a partnership with AMD, a key player in the semiconductor and computer processor industry, to further its commitment to zero-knowledge (ZK) technologies. Through this partnership, Wormhole will gain access to AMD's cutting-edge FPGA hardware accelerators,