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Coinbase’s Base blockchain is getting a custom onchain identity tool

Base blockchain, incubated by Coinbase, launched Basenames for human-readable addresses. It connects builders, simplifies payments, and serves as an onchain resume.

theblock.co • 01/08/2024 - 18:54 PM

A16z Crypto leads $9 million Series A round for DePIN project Daylight

Daylight raised $9 million in Series A funding to enhance energy distribution through a decentralized network, aiming to address rising electricity demands and disrupt the energy sector.

theblock.co • 31/07/2024 - 16:00 PM

JokeRace, the onchain competition platform used by Polygon, Farcaster and Bankless, raises $3 million

JokeRace, a blockchain governance project, raised $3 million to develop a no-code app for on-chain contests and rewards, aiming for significant brand partnerships and market expansion.

theblock.co • 31/07/2024 - 14:37 PM

Lava Network launches public mainnet and airdrops 55 million tokens

Lava Network launches with robust support, offering RPC services and incentives for blockchain projects while raising significant capital and prioritizing community-driven tokenomics.

theblock.co • 30/07/2024 - 17:23 PM

Ethereum turns 9 today, Vitalik Buterin says — though others might beg to differ

Ethereum celebrates its ninth birthday on July 30, 2024; co-founder Vitalik Buterin reflects on the network's launch and discusses the complexities of its founding dates.

theblock.co • 30/07/2024 - 15:59 PM

Bitcoin scaling network Mezo raises $7.5 million in new funding

Mezo has raised $7.5 million in a strategic funding round led by Ledger Cathay Fund. Ledger plans to integrate Mezo, the Bitcoin scaling network, into its suite of products.

theblock.co • 26/07/2024 - 15:30 PM

Peter Thiel's Founders Fund leads $15 million Series A for Ethereum rollup deployment platform Caldera

Caldera raises $15 million in Series A funding to support Ethereum rollups, facilitating easy launches for developers. Plans include developing Metalayer for enhanced scalability.

theblock.co • 24/07/2024 - 12:59 PM

Polymarket bettors are split on whether ETH will hit an all-time high after ETF launch

Eight Ethereum ETFs launched, sparking predictions of price increases. Traders on Polymarket show mixed sentiments on ETH reaching new highs, indicating cautious optimism in the market.

theblock.co • 23/07/2024 - 16:52 PM

Peter Thiel's Founders Fund leads $11 million round for Pudgy Penguins' parent as it builds new Layer 2 blockchain

Igloo raises over $11 million to develop Abstract, a consumer-focused Layer 2 blockchain, aiming to simplify decentralized app development and attract mainstream crypto users.

theblock.co • 23/07/2024 - 15:30 PM

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