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Updated February 10, 2026 · 1:20 PM UTC

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Rivalries among Ethereum layer-2s threaten the ecosystem’s future, says Polygon CEO

Rivalries among Ethereum layer-2s threaten the ecosystem’s future, says Polygon CEO

Ethereum's layer-2 networks face criticism for harming rather than helping themselves.

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Base sees explosive growth with $1.3B bridged and 6M users

Coinbase's DeFi venture BASE saw rapid adoption this year.

Bringing Bitcoin to real world infrastructure through new Layer-2 DePIN partnership

Bringing Bitcoin to real world infrastructure through new Layer-2 DePIN partnership

Elastos new Bitcoin L2 will be accessible through IoTeX DePIN technology with DID validation.

VanEck predicts Ethereum Layer-2’s collective market cap will climb to $1 trillion by 2030

VanEck predicts Ethereum Layer-2’s collective market cap will climb to $1 trillion by 2030

The prediction is based on the significant growth and impact these technologies are expected to have on enhancing Ethereum's scalability and efficiency.

Vitalik Buterin’s ‘Degen Communism’ and his vision for reducing Ethereum technical debt

Vitalik Buterin’s ‘Degen Communism’ and his vision for reducing Ethereum technical debt

Ethereum co-founder trolled the internet once again with a playful, yet thought provoking April Fools' Day post this year.

Polygon Labs CEO sees layer-3s like new Degen Chain as a risk to Ethereum

Polygon Labs CEO sees layer-3s like new Degen Chain as a risk to Ethereum

Polygon CEO warned that layer-3 networks could threaten Ethereum's security.

Listen back to Internet Computer community building on Bitcoin ahead of ICPCC24

Listen back to Internet Computer community building on Bitcoin ahead of ICPCC24

The resurgence of the Internet Computer Protocol opens new cross-chain opportunities.

Institutions look to deploy Bitcoin as liquidity to Lightning Network to earn yield

Institutions look to deploy Bitcoin as liquidity to Lightning Network to earn yield

LQWD and Amboss partner to add new liquidity to Lightning to foster further adoption.

Blobs successfully slash layer-2 fees as Ethereum Dencun upgrade aims to increase adoption

Blobs successfully slash layer-2 fees as Ethereum Dencun upgrade aims to increase adoption

The Dencun upgrade resulted in near-zero fees for transactions on Ethereum layer-2 networks.

Ethereum Dencun upgrade day triggers surge in layer 2 protocol token value

Crypto 2 years ago

Blast network TVL plummets 65% losing $2 billion in 24 hours post-mainnet launch

Layer-2 2 years ago

Marathon posts record growth in 2023 earnings, unveils Bitcoin Layer-2 Anduro

Earnings 2 years ago

Tron founder unveils Bitcoin layer-2 solution as BTC DeFi breaks $1.2 billion in TVL

Crypto 2 years ago