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ZKsync’s total value locked rises as it allocates 300 million tokens for DeFi incentives

ZKsync's Ignite program, allocating 300 million ZK tokens, boosted its total value locked by nearly 90%, helping revive user activity on the Layer 2 network.

theblock.co • 07/01/2025 - 07:54 AM

Solana-based restaking protocol Solayer introduces ‘InfiniSVM’ blockchain

Solayer is developing InfiniSVM, a hardware-accelerated SVM blockchain, enhancing Solana's capabilities with fast transactions and plans for alternate SVM solutions and yield-bearing assets.

theblock.co • 07/01/2025 - 05:12 AM

Aave and MakerDAO shine as DeFi revenues revisit 2021 highs amid new entrants

In 2024, several DeFi protocols achieved record revenues, with Solana's Pump.fun leading. Aave, MakerDAO, and Ethena also saw substantial growth, marking a DeFi renaissance.

theblock.co • 05/01/2025 - 17:01 PM

AnonCast founder rolls out fully anonymous social platform on Farcaster

Kartik Patel launched Anon World, a Farcaster-based platform for anonymous interactions, featuring community discussions, ERC20 token requirements, and zero-knowledge proof technology for user anonymity.

theblock.co • 03/01/2025 - 07:09 AM

Grayscale Research adds six tokens to its 'Top 20' for next quarter

Grayscale Research adds six tokens to its 'Top 20' list, emphasizing potential growth amidst evolving regulatory and technological themes.

theblock.co • 30/12/2024 - 13:54 PM

The Funding: Crypto VC Recap 2024

Venture capital investment in crypto and blockchain reached $13.7 billion in 2024, driven by market optimism and significant early-stage funding despite lower overall levels compared to previous years.

theblock.co • 29/12/2024 - 18:07 PM

Jupiter DEX aggregator to distribute 700 million tokens in January airdrop

Jupiter plans airdrop of 700 million JUP tokens worth $580 million to users and stakers, encouraging community growth and engagement on Solana.

theblock.co • 27/12/2024 - 07:11 AM

Hợp đồng thông minh trở nên thông minh hơn: Cách mà các tác nhân AI đang thay đổi không gian blockchain

Bài viết thảo luận về xu hướng nổi bật của các tác nhân tiền điện tử được hỗ trợ bởi trí tuệ nhân tạo vào năm 2024, nhấn mạnh vai trò và tiềm năng ứng dụng của chúng trong công nghệ blockchain.

theblock.co • 25/12/2024 - 14:01 PM

Hyperliquid sees record outflows following North Korea hack concerns

Hyperliquid experienced significant net outflows after claims of North Korean hackers using its platform. Security concerns were raised, while Hyperliquid denied any exploit or vulnerabilities.

theblock.co • 24/12/2024 - 09:43 AM

The Daily: World Liberty Financial teams up with Ethena, Polygon rejects $1.3 billion stablecoin proposal and more

Trump-backed World Liberty Financial partners with Ethena; Polygon rejects stablecoin proposal; ENS selects Linea for Layer 2 development; HashKey launches mainnet; Hayes predicts market dump.

theblock.co • 18/12/2024 - 19:53 PM

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