PROTOCOL
EigenLayer Restaking Protocol Launches on Ethereum Mainnet, Unlocking Delegation and Security Expansion
EigenLayer, an Ethereum restaking protocol, has launched, enabling restakers to delegate stakes to operators, promoting decentralized innovation and lowering entry barriers for new blockchain projects.
NEAR Launches Infrastructure Committee with $4 Million in Funding
The NEAR Foundation has launched the Infrastructure Committee, funding $4 million to strengthen Key Infrastructure, decentralize decision-making, and streamline efforts, with half the budget still available.
Vitalik Buterin: Supporting Decentralized Staking through Anti-Correlation Incentives
Vitalik proposes anti-correlation incentives to promote decentralization in staking protocols, penalizing misbehaving actors and implementing them in various scenarios, backed by empirical data.
MAP Spikes Following MAP Protocol Joins NVIDIA for AI-Driven Bitcoin L2 Interoperability
MAP Protocol has partnered with NVIDIA to enhance Bitcoin L2 interoperability using AI, marking a significant milestone in blockchain tech integration.
Scallop Protocol Secures $3 Million Funding
Scallop Protocol, a leading DeFi platform on Sui Network, successfully raises $3M in strategic investment round for expansion.
Humanity Protocol Receives Major VC Funding for Web3 Digital Identity Solution
Humanity Protocol has secured strategic investment from top VCs, advancing its mission to create a sybil-resistant digital identity layer for Web3.
Bithumb Designates Velo Protocol's VELO as Investment Cautionary Cryptocurrency
Bithumb designates Velo Protocol's VELO a cautionary cryptocurrency over transparency concerns, halting deposits starting 2/22. Bithumb to reevaluate status in March.
Stellar Network Advances with Protocol 20 and Smart Contracts Activation
Stellar Development Foundation activates Protocol 20 and smart contracts on its network, enhancing scalability and efficiency, and marking a milestone in growth.
Stellar (XLM) Development Foundation Delays Protocol 20 Upgrade Due to Core Bug
The Stellar Development Foundation has postponed the vote on Protocol 20, initially set for January 30, following the discovery of a bug in Stellar Core v20.1.0. The decision was made to ensure ecosystem readiness and broad consensus, with the new vote date to be determined after the bug fix release, expected within the next two weeks.
OKX Ventures Invests in Orbiter Finance's Decentralized Layer 2 Protocol
OKX Ventures invests in Orbiter Finance, a decentralized cross-Layer 2 protocol on Ethereum, aiming to redefine blockchain infrastructure and enhance decentralization.