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StanChart revises Ethereum’s 2025 projection to $4000, warns of ‘value destruction’ caused by L2s
Layer 2 networks create 'midlife crisis' for Ethereum, costing billions in value loss, says Standard Chartered.
Assad Jafri 2 min read
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Layer-3s are controversial in crypto at the moment, but their emergence solves a few of our industry’s key problems, says Rob Viglione, CEO of Horizen Labs.
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StarkWare bolsters Bitcoin strategy with new strategic reserve and L2 integration
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Altcoin breakout on Base could outperform Bitcoin long term – Nansen
Nansen believes streamlined user experiences and expanded networks drive Base’s breakthrough in app adoption.
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Telegram game Hamster Kombat expands with Layer-2 blockchain and HamsterVerse
Telegram's vast reach amplifies Hamster Network's Layer-2 launch, integrating Web3 technology into nearly a billion devices.
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Vitalik Buterin suggests 10X increase in Ethereum gas limit to support L2 growth and censorship resistance
Buterin advocates increasing Ethereum L1 gas capacity to maintain network function and prevent censorship amidst growing Layer 2 activity.
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Base denies selling ETH, says the network is committed to Ethereum
Base said it would continue to support the Ethereum ecosystem amid controversy over sequencer fee handling.
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Privacy-focused layer 2s will transform Ethereum’s enterprise future
Zero-knowledge cryptography sets a new privacy standard for institutional blockchain use cases.
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