Blockchain
Protocol Village: Lyra V2 Builds Custom Chain on Optimism's OP Stack
The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the period of Dec 14-Dec. 20, with live updates throughout.

Why Injective's INJ Has Surged 3,000% in 2023
Injective (INJ), the native token of its namesake's layer 1 blockchain, has seen a 3,000% move to the upside over the course of 2023. Injective is a Cosmos-based blockchain that combines elements of artificial intelligence (AI) with decentralized finance (DeFi). CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie presents "The Chart of the Day."

Belgium to Push European Blockchain Network During EU Council Presidency, Digital Minister Says
EU-wide blockchain services could support the bloc’s pursuit of digital sovereignty, Mathieu Michel told CoinDesk.

Lawmaker Calls for the UK Government to Do More for Blockchain
Member of Parliament Natalie Elphicke also announced that the parliamentary group she chairs will be hosting industry round tables and a call for evidence.

Early Ethereum Backers Cyber.Fund to Invest $100M in 'Cybernetic Economy'
Cyber.Fund, which also backed Cosmos, Solana and Polkadot, is focused growing the "cybernetic economy," in which blockchain is the bedrock

Protocol Village: COTI Layer-1 Blockchain to Become Ethereum Layer-2 Network
The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the period of Dec 7-Dec. 13, with live updates throughout.

Q Protocol to Apply International Court of Arbitration Rules to DeFi Disputes in a Sign of Growing Industry Maturity
Q protocol allows developers to build organizational constitutions that are enforced by smart contracts and include off-chain avenues for resolving disputes the code can't deal with.




