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Decentralized Layer 1 Blockchain The Open Network Releases Governance Platform
Decentralized layer 1 blockchain The Open Network has released its governance platform to the public, prompting a surge in Toncoin (TON) trading activity. The governance platform, dubbed Ton.vote, was developed in tandem with layer 3 blockchain infrastructure provided by Orbs. The integration with Orbs ensures tamper-proof voting across Ton.vote. "The Hash" panel discusses what this means for the Toncoin community.
Aptos Token Price Doubles in Two Weeks Amid Strong NFT Interest
Layer 1 blockchain Aptos' native token has surged over 400% since the start of the year amid increased interest in NFT trading. Aptos Labs Co-Founder & CEO Mohammad Shaikh discusses the potential catalysts for the rally, the outlook for NFTs, and layer 1 competition. Plus, insights into his time at Meta while building the Diem blockchain.
Conflux Token Spikes 60% After Integrating China’s Version of Instagram
Conflux, the native token of the layer 1 Conflux blockchain, soared by 60.25% on Thursday after it announced it had integrated Little Red Book, China's version of Instagram. Conflux received a $5 million research grant from Shanghai's government in 2021. "The Hash" hosts discuss the cultural contexts, lack of clarity and changes in China's policy towards digital assets.
Layer 1 Blockchain Aptos’ APT Token Price Doubles in Two Weeks
Layer 1 blockchain Aptos’ APT token is jumping in the last 14 days, even as the broader crypto market grapples with bankruptcies, lawsuits and a decline in overall sentiment. "The Hash" panel discusses the potential factors driving the rally and the state of the broader digital asset space.
Staked ETH Passes Milestone of 16M
Almost four months after Ethereum's successful shift to a proof-of-stake network, more than 16 million ether, worth over $22 billion, have been deposited into the Beacon Chain staking contract, according to Etherscan data. Ether Capital CEO Brian Mosoff discusses the milestone of the second-biggest blockchain and the state of competing Layer 1s. Plus, his outlook on the upcoming "Shanghai" upgrade in March.
Have Retail Investors Lost Faith in Altcoins?
Arca Head of Research Katie Talati says retail investors have "definitely not" lost faith in altcoins, even following the collapse of FTX. But, she referenced layer 1s that don't "have necessarily a lot of unique features about them ... may not be investable."
Aptos CEO Defends 'Fair' Tokenomics After Community Backlash
The CEO of Aptos, the layer 1 blockchain led by former Meta employees that went live last month, has defended the project's "fair" token allocation following a wave of criticism from its community. "The Hash" panel discusses the latest in the world of tokenomics.
Blockchain Established by Former Meta Employees Off to a Slow Start
Aptos, a new layer 1 blockchain established by former Meta (META) employees that promised extremely fast transaction speeds, isn't living up to those brisk expectations on its first day. "The Hash" panel discusses the launch of Aptos and the outlook for base layers during a bear market.
Market ‘Purgatory’ With Layer 1s Even After Ethereum Merge: Analyst
Rubicon Crypto co-founder and CEO Greg Johnson predicts continued market “purgatory” even after the Ethereum Merge, particularly with other layer 1 protocols.
Crypto Investment Firm CoinFund Launches $300M Venture Fund For Web3 Development
CoinFund, a crypto-specific investment firm, inaugurated a $300 million venture capital fund to back early-stage blockchain projects including layer 1 blockchains, Web3 infrastructure, non-fungible tokens (NFTs), gaming, and asset management. “The Hash” panel discusses the latest sign of investor confidence amid a sour mood in the markets.
