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Linea to Burn ETH With Every Transaction in Bold L2 Upgrade
Linea’s updated roadmap introduces ETH-native staking on bridged assets, a protocol-level ETH burn mechanism, and the allocation of 85% of its token supply to ecosystem development.
Coinbase Wallet Becomes ‘Base App’ in Major Rebrand
The company is introducing a suite of consumer and developer tools that expands the Base App's scope far beyond its origins as an Ethereum layer-2 blockchain.
Eclipse Launches $ES Airdrop, Distributing 15% of Token Supply
The team behind the network shared that the initial distribution will occur over the next 30 days.
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.
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.
Bitcoin DeFi Project BOB Launches BitVM Bridge Testnet
The testnet debuts with support from a host of major crypto firms who will be operating nodes on the BitVM bridge, such as Lombard, Amber Group and RockawayX
Bitcoin Layer-2 Botanix Mainnet Debuts, Cuts Block Times to 5 Seconds
Botanix Labs has emphasized its decentralized governance. The launch coincides with its transition to being operated by a federation of 16 node operators
Katana Mainnet Goes Live as Pre-Deposits Hit $232M
Depositors will receive rewards such as randomized NFT "Krates" and a portion of KAT tokens.
Kraken-Backed Ink Foundation to Airdrop INK Token, Starting With Aave-Powered Liquidity Protocol
Participants in the protocol will be eligible for INK airdrops, with further details to be announced. However, INK enters a crowded market where most new tokens, even those with venture backing and protocol traction, tend to trend downward after launch.
RISE Chain Secures $4M From Galaxy to Power Ultra-Fast Layer-2
The capital will go towards building out the project’s forthcoming mainnet.
