OKX launches ETH layer-2 network X Layer following Coinbase’s Base success
[ad_1] Crypto exchange OKX finally opened its Ethereum layer-2 network X Layer mainnet to the general public on April 15. The scaling solution’s testnet was launched in November 2023 to much acclaim and was built with Polygon’s Chain Development Kit (CDK). This toolkit empowers developers to construct their chains using zero-knowledge technology. OKX Chief Marketing Officer Haider […]
Base sees explosive growth with $1.3B bridged and 6M users
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Polygon Labs CEO sees layer-3s like new Degen Chain as a risk to Ethereum
[ad_1] Polygon’s CEO Marc Boiron emphatically stated that the layer-2 network was not considering developing layer-3 protocols because of the potential risks they pose to Ethereum’s security. Boiron made this statement on the back of the early success of Degen Chain, a layer-3 network running on the Coinbase-backed scaling solution Base. Layer 3 protocols enhance […]
Base network TVL exceeds $3 billion, with daily users surpassing 5 million
[ad_1] The Ethereum layer-2 network, Base, has witnessed a remarkable surge in assets locked, soaring by approximately 200% over the last month to over $3 billion, according to L2beat data. Key contributor Jesse Pollak disclosed that Base hit the $3 billion milestone five days after crossing the $2 billion threshold. Notably, the network took 203 […]
Coinbase-backed Base leads in Ethereum layer-2 fees amid trading activity surge
[ad_1] Coinbase-backed Base has the highest transaction fees among Ethereum layer-2 networks due to the current wave of attention it enjoys among crypto traders. Gasfees data shows that Base is the priciest layer-2 protocol among scaling solutions that have implemented the Dencun Upgrade’s Blobs feature. The feature significantly reduces transaction fees and enhances throughput for […]
Developer Explains Why Meme Coins Are Shifting Base From Ethereum
[ad_1] Foobar, a code builder, criticizes Ethereum, accusing its developers of neglecting crucial improvements. Because of this shift, projects, including meme coin issuers, are adopting alternative protocols, including layer-2s and modern blockchains like Solana, which boast more features, mostly higher scalability. Ethereum Developers Are Blocking Mainnet Updates Taking to X, the developer claims that there have […]
Forget High Gas Fee Challenges, Ethereum Remains Bullish: Time To Buy More?
[ad_1] Despite concerns over network congestion and high gas fees, Ethereum remains bullish in the long term, according to borovik.eth–a partner at Rollbit, who posted on X on December 26. The key factors driving the positive outlook are pointing to Ethereum’s developer ecosystem, its role in the broader blockchain ecosystem, and the launch of numerous Layer-2 […]