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Unisat-backed Fractal Bitcoin goes live on mainnet, taps into BTC core code for scaling solution

Fractal Bitcoin launches its mainnet, offering a unique scaling solution on the Bitcoin Core, enhancing functionality and introducing new mining and token mechanisms.

theblock.co • 09/09/2024 - 06:27 AM

Synthetix develops own blockchain on Optimism's Superchain infrastructure

Synthetix is launching the SNAXchain on Optimism's Superchain to enhance governance, interoperability, and growth, leveraging partnerships and optimistic rollups for reduced transaction costs.

theblock.co • 05/09/2024 - 09:32 AM

EigenLayer plans to distribute 86 million tokens to stakeholders in season 2 ‘stakedrop’

EigenLayer announced its second stakedrop, distributing 86 million EIGEN tokens to stakeholders, as total value locked decreases to $11.5 billion from $20.1 billion.

theblock.co • 05/09/2024 - 07:03 AM

The Daily: Bitcoin's four-year cycle is 'dead,' CFTC charges Uniswap Labs, Mark Karpeles to launch new 'transparent' crypto exchange and more

Outlier Ventures said the four-year cycle is dead after bitcoin’s “worst price performance following any halving to date.” Uniswap Labs settled with the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission for $175,000 on charges related to derivatives trading. Former Mt. Gox CEO Mark Karpeles’ new crypto exchange is set to launch this month with a focus on “transparency.” The following article is adapted from The Block’s newsletter, The Daily, which comes out on weekday afternoons.

theblock.co • 04/09/2024 - 17:46 PM

Euler returns to launch v2 modular DeFi lending protocol following 31 audits post-$197 million hack

Euler launched its v2 DeFi lending protocol after a $197 million attack in March 2023, featuring improved security, customizable vaults, and significant safeguards to restore trust.

theblock.co • 04/09/2024 - 14:00 PM

Pendle says it saved $105 million that could have been further drained amid Penpie hack

Pendle claims to have secured $105 million after a hack on Penpie, where $27.3 million was exploited. Negotiations with the hacker are in progress.

theblock.co • 04/09/2024 - 09:40 AM

Polygon developers transition MATIC token to POL

Polygon has migrated its MATIC token to POL, introducing a new ticker and preparing for future functionalities while maintaining existing tokenomics and a 1:1 exchange ratio.

theblock.co • 04/09/2024 - 08:00 AM

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Unisat-backed Fractal Bitcoin goes live on mainnet, taps into BTC core code for scaling solution

Synthetix develops own blockchain on Optimism's Superchain infrastructure

EigenLayer plans to distribute 86 million tokens to stakeholders in season 2 ‘stakedrop’

The Daily: Bitcoin's four-year cycle is 'dead,' CFTC charges Uniswap Labs, Mark Karpeles to launch new 'transparent' crypto exchange and more

Euler returns to launch v2 modular DeFi lending protocol following 31 audits post-$197 million hack

Pendle says it saved $105 million that could have been further drained amid Penpie hack

Polygon developers transition MATIC token to POL

Monthly DeFi protocol fees dropped 24% in August

SafeDAO eyes turning on revenue streams from ecosystem integrations

Gnosis Chain community members evaluate gas token choices amid MakerDAO’s pivot to Sky

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