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Status Unveils Gasless Layer 2 Feature on Linea, Ditches Sequencer Fees Entirely
The network, currently in testnet, will operate differently compared to conventional rollups that depend on sequencer fees, the team said.
Crypto Exchange Bullish Teams Up With Solana for Institutional Stablecoin Push
Bullish and the Solana Foundation will work on institutional-grade financial infrastructure with stablecoins built on Solana to serve as the primary rails for the exchange.
Volkswagen ADMT Taps Solana-Based Hivemapper Bee Maps for Driverless Data
The deal highlights the growing adoption of crowdsourced geospatial data as autonomous ride-sharing firms look for more precise, up-to-date mapping infrastructure.
The Protocol: Ethereum’s Vitalik Buterin Says the Ecosystem Is At Risk If Decentralization Is Just a Catchphrase
Also: Bitcoin Botanix Layer-2 Goes Live, XRPL EVM-Sidechain Launches, and Securitize & RedStone Release New Whitepaper |
Vitalik Buterin: Ethereum at Risk If Decentralization Is Just a Catchphrase
Speaking at EthCC in France, Ethereum’s founder said developers need to stay true to crypto’s principles amid a wave of corporate blockchain adoption.
Securitize, RedStone Pilot ‘Trusted Single Source Oracle’ to Secure Tokenized Fund NAVs
The teams have released a whitepaper that introduces a new model for securely verifying Net Asset Value (NAV) data on-chain for tokenized private funds.
XRPL EVM Sidechain Goes Live, Unlocking Ethereum Dapps in XRP Ecosystem
The development introduces Ethereum Virtual Machine-compatible smart contracts to the XRP Ledger, enabling developers to deploy their Ethereum-based apps.
Ripple Integrates Wormhole With XRP Ledger to Power Institutional Multichain Moves
Ripple's move supports the development of multichain applications, emphasizing compliance, low cost and fast settlement.
The Protocol: Ethereum Proposal That Could Make the Network Faster
Also: ZKSync’s Airbender, Norway Plans To Ban Crypto Mining Centers, and XRP Ledger’s New Upgrade.
Zama Raises $57M, Becomes First Unicorn Involved With Fully Homomorphic Encryption
The team said the fundraise pushes Zama’s total capital raised to over $150 million and values it at over $1 billion, making the firm the first unicorn involved with FHE.
