The Protocol
Protocol Village: Clearpool, DeFi Credit Market, Expands to Optimism's OP Mainnet
The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the period of Oct. 16-25, with live updates throughout.
All of a Sudden, It’s All About Bitcoin
Bitcoin's tech development is buzzing with innovations that could help it keep pace with Ethereum
Cracks Appear as Ethereum Staking Demand Wanes
Earlier this year, Ethereum staking was popular, particularly with Lido Finance's rise to prominence in the DeFi space, but it is now facing challenges, suspicions, and resentment.
Protocol Village: Binance Invests in Modular Rollup Network Initia
The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the week of Oct. 9-16, with live updates throughout.
The Protocol: Bitcoin Might Get Ethereum-Style Smart Contracts Under ‘BitVM’ Plan
ZeroSync's Robin Linus has ignited excitement in the Bitcoin community by introducing the "BitVM" paper, proposing a straightforward method for incorporating smart contracts into the original blockchain, a feature predominantly associated with Ethereum and its numerous derivatives.
Protocol Village: Crypto VC Funding in 3Q Down Nearly 75% From Year Earlier: FundStrat
The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the week of Oct. 2-8, with live updates throughout.
The Protocol: Which Ethereum Layer-2 Project ISN’T Competing to Land Celo?
Amidst the challenges posed by the crypto winter, Ethereum layer-2 developers such as OP Labs, Polygon, and Matter Labs are competing for contracts within the Celo blockchain's new network, where customer demand is limited, leading to layoffs at major firms.
