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Layer 2

Refers to a solution protocol built on the layer 1 blockchain. Layer 2 solutions usually aim at providing scalability and speed to the layer 1 blockchain.

Coinweb to bring cross-chain tokenisation to Layer 2

Enter LinkMint, Coinweb's user-friendly cross-chain tokenisation platform

3 weeks ago · 5 min read

Coinweb to bring cross-chain tokenisation to Layer 2

Optimism jumps 22% following Coinbase ‘Base’ layer 2 announcement

The Optimism token spiked to $3.095 as Coinbase launches its Base layer 2 solution built on the Op Stack code.

1 month ago · 2 min read

Optimism jumps 22% following Coinbase ‘Base’ layer 2 announcement

Op-ed: Bitcoin layer 2 Statechains gaining recognition as the reality of privacy erosion sets in

Developer Nicholas Gregory is hopeful that Bitcoin privacy solutions, including Mercury Wallet, can combat the encroachment on personal freedoms.

7 months ago · 3 min read

Op-ed: Bitcoin layer 2 Statechains gaining recognition as the reality of privacy erosion sets in

Uncertainty looms over future of Ethereum layer 2s after Proof-of-Stake goes live

Ethereum is closing on the Merge, marking a major milestone in the path to Proof-of-Stake, and creating uncertainty for the future for ETH layers 2s.

10 months ago · 4 min read

Uncertainty looms over future of Ethereum layer 2s after Proof-of-Stake goes live

Mercury Wallet Review: Bitcoin wallet with Layer 2 scaling and improved privacy

This wallet uses statechains to increase the improve scalability and privacy of Bitcoin transactions.

11 months ago · 4 min read

Mercury Wallet Review: Bitcoin wallet with Layer 2 scaling and improved privacy

Concepts, scaling solutions and representative projects of Layer 2 ecosystem

Layer 2 blockchain protocols are built atop Layer 1s, and exist to make transactions faster and lower gas fees, while solving scaling problems.

1 year ago · 8 min read

Concepts, scaling solutions and representative projects of Layer 2 ecosystem

3 reasons why Arbitrum TVL leads in Ethereum layer 2

Arbitrum is now the leading player of all Layer 2 networks.

1 year ago · 3 min read

3 reasons why Arbitrum TVL leads in Ethereum layer 2

Layer 2 Ethereum protocol Optimism officially removes Whitelist, will allow devs to deploy directly on its mainnet

Layer 2 optimistic rollup network, Optimism has officially removed the Whitelist feature from its network, enabling developers to deploy arbitrary codes directly on its mainnet.

1 year ago · 2 min read

Layer 2 Ethereum protocol Optimism officially removes Whitelist, will allow devs to deploy directly on its mainnet

Layer 2 protocol nahmii announces partnership with a Norwegian crypto exchange

Nahmii, a second-layer scaling solution built for the Ethereum blockchain, recently announced that Norwegian Block Exchange (NBX) will become the first member of the nahmii Foundation.

4 years ago · 2 min read

Layer 2 protocol nahmii announces partnership with a Norwegian crypto exchange

Bitcoin layer2 Stacks Network up 50% in 24 hours

Stacks co-founder Muneeb Ali said its STX token is the first-ever token offering qualified by the U.S. SEC.

1 month ago · 1 min read

More than 50% of Bitcoin mining uses renewable energy

Trump NFT sales volume soars 461% following indictment

Voyager redeems $150M of USDC to fiat through Circle

DeFi had a successful Q1 with an increase in TVL, new focus on Arbitrum

Avalanche Foundation launches NFT initiative

Magic Eden eyes growth in web3 gaming following launch of Magic Eden Games

More than 50% of Bitcoin mining uses renewable energy

CryptoSlate wMarket Update: Mixed market performance sees Bitcoin drop below $28,000

CryptoSlate Daily wMarket Update: Rumors send XRP price, volume soaring

Cardano’s Hoskinson lauds Polygon’s zkEVM launch despite previous criticism of Ethereum

XRP Perpetual Futures Open Interest skyrockets to $610 million

CryptoSlate Daily wMarket Update: Litecoin shines as wider crypto market stutters

Dogecoin dev tool update adds QR codes, moon phases, BIP-39 seed support

Lido to sunset staking on Polkadot, Kusama by August

Avalanche C, X-chains experience brief outage due to network bug

Layer 2

Coinweb to bring cross-chain tokenisation to Layer 2

Optimism jumps 22% following Coinbase ‘Base’ layer 2 announcement

Op-ed: Bitcoin layer 2 Statechains gaining recognition as the reality of privacy erosion sets in

Uncertainty looms over future of Ethereum layer 2s after Proof-of-Stake goes live

Mercury Wallet Review: Bitcoin wallet with Layer 2 scaling and improved privacy

Concepts, scaling solutions and representative projects of Layer 2 ecosystem

3 reasons why Arbitrum TVL leads in Ethereum layer 2

Layer 2 Ethereum protocol Optimism officially removes Whitelist, will allow devs to deploy directly on its mainnet

Layer 2 protocol nahmii announces partnership with a Norwegian crypto exchange

Bitcoin layer2 Stacks Network up 50% in 24 hours

Potential crypto ban: Coin Center raises the alarm on the RESTRICT Act

ECB president warns central banks could “losing control” without CBDCs

Elizabeth Warren says she’s building an anti-crypto army in new campaign

Binance temporarily suspends BSC deposits and withdrawals

SafeMoon’s liquidity pool compromised; public burn bug to blame

Nvidia says ‘crypto adds nothing useful to society’ after billions in mining sales

Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao admits to using company products but says employee trading is limited

Citigroup believes CBDCs will lead the way to mass adoption

Zero-knowledge proofs now live on Bitcoin

Cardano’s Hoskinson lauds Polygon’s zkEVM launch despite previous criticism of Ethereum

Easy way to obtain crypto license in Dubai: Gofaizen & Sherle launches a new service

Binance Fan Token Platform Launches Alpine Race Collectibles for Unique F1 Experiences

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XRP

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Sandeep Nailwal

Donald Trump

Do Kwon

Justin Sun

Gary Gensler

Brad Garlinghouse

Michael Saylor

Binance

Algorand Foundation

ConsenSys

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Meta

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Huobi Global

LunarCrush

Silicon Valley Bank

MicroStrategy

Silvergate

Layer 2

Coinweb to bring cross-chain tokenisation to Layer 2

Optimism jumps 22% following Coinbase ‘Base’ layer 2 announcement

Op-ed: Bitcoin layer 2 Statechains gaining recognition as the reality of privacy erosion sets in

Uncertainty looms over future of Ethereum layer 2s after Proof-of-Stake goes live

Mercury Wallet Review: Bitcoin wallet with Layer 2 scaling and improved privacy

Concepts, scaling solutions and representative projects of Layer 2 ecosystem

3 reasons why Arbitrum TVL leads in Ethereum layer 2

Layer 2 Ethereum protocol Optimism officially removes Whitelist, will allow devs to deploy directly on its mainnet

Layer 2 protocol nahmii announces partnership with a Norwegian crypto exchange

Bitcoin layer2 Stacks Network up 50% in 24 hours

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