EVM
Ethereum’s Rollup Race: What is a ‘True’ zkEVM?
The ZK rollup race between Ethereum layer 2s Scroll, Polygon and Matter Labs may come down to definitions.
Polygon Readies ZK Rollup Testnet, Eyes Mainnet Launch in 2023
Polygon zkEVM, the team’s EVM-compatible ZK rollup, describes it as "major leap forward" in the world of zero-knowledge technology.
Curve Finance Integrates With Near’s Aurora Network
Near’s DeFi hub, Proximity Labs, will allocate up to $7.5 million in grants to Curve.
IOST Foundation Starts $100M Fund for EVM Developers
The venture is being funded through IOST's institutional investment partners, with Big Candle Capital (BCC) leading the raise.
Celo Rises 15% on Barcelona Reveal of $20M 'Connect the World' Campaign
The team announced on Monday at Celo Connect in Barcelona that it's launching a campaign to incentivize development of Celo on- and off-ramps.
Hedera, Newly EVM-Compatible, Woos DeFi With $155M HBAR Fund
The network wants to attract decentralized finance projects in a shift toward retail traders.
Evmos Looks to Get Back on Track After Failed Launch
A bug-ridden launch for the EVM-compatible chain allowing for transactions between Ethereum and Cosmos has led to community backlash, but the Evmos team is hoping to bounce back.
Algorand Pushes for Ethereum Compatibility With $20M Incentive Program
In a bid to court app developers, $10 million is earmarked for making the network Ethereum Virtual Machine–compatible.
Oasis Foundation Launches Emerald, an EVM-Compatible Smart Contract Environment
On the heels of launching a $160 million investment fund, Oasis is now laying the groundwork for decentralized finance and NFTs.
NEAR’s Aurora Raises $12M to Expand Ethereum Layer 2 Network
The platform allows EVM contracts to run on the NEAR blockchain, and may have a burgeoning DeFi ecosystem on the horizon.
