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Polygon Spinoff Avail Network Starts Phase 2 of Its Testnet
This second phase will include a more thorough testing environment to encourage validator participation.

Attackers Left Empty-Handed as Crypto Hacks Drop 70% in Q1 2023
Attacks and hacks on key protocols fell 70% in Q1 2023 compared to the same period in 2022 and were lesser than in any quarter last year.

Aave V2 Users Temporarily Unable to Access $120M on Polygon After Governance Bug
All funds remain safe and a governance proposal is underway to update the faulty strategy, developers said.

Privacy-Focused Network Horizen Expected to Undergo Node Upgrade in June
The upgrade would bring enhancements to sidechains and bug fixes.

Coinbase Cloud Joins Chainlink as Node Operator to Bolster Security
Telecoms giants Swisscom, Deutsche Telekom and news provider Associated Press are also Chainlink node operators.

Bitcoin Cash Prices Bump Ahead of ‘CashTokens’ Upgrade
The upgrade is set to go live on mainnet at noon UTC on Monday.

Cardano Scaling Node Hydra Head Goes Live on Blockchain's Mainnet
The tool, the first in a planned suite of products, aims to speed up transaction times on Cardano.

Blockstream Developer Neigut Expects ‘Cambrian Explosion’ of Bitcoin Layer 2 Protocols
Bitcoin already has one of the most diverse layer 2 ecosystems of any network, but coming technology upgrades could lead to an acceleration in the blockchain's development, according to Blockstream's Lisa Neigut.

Bitcoin White Paper to Be Removed in Next Apple MacBook Update: Report
The "Easter egg" went viral earlier this year, but won’t remain on Apple for long.

ZkSync-Based DEX Merlin Drained of $1.8M During Public Token Sale Despite ‘Audit’
The project garnered hype among Crypto Twitter users for its attractive yield offered on deposits.
