Optimism is teaming up with Flashbots to revamp how transactions get processed across its OP Stack ecosystem, aiming to make some of Ethereum’s most popular layer-2 networks faster and more customizable. The partnership centers on sequencing, the behind-the-scenes process that determines how quickly a transaction confirms, which trades are prioritized, and how much users ultimately
The Government of India is taking blockchain technology into some of the country’s most critical systems, including land records, supply chains, and digital commerce. The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has positioned blockchain not as a side project but as part of the core digital infrastructure, supported by the National Blockchain Framework and the
REI Network, an EVM-compatible decentralized blockchain, has partnered with Orochi Network, a Verifiable Data Layer for real-world assets (RWAs). The partnership aims to integrate advanced technologies to improve data efficiency, privacy, and integrity for users and developers. In line with REI Network’s official social media announcement, the partnership intends to transform decentralized applications (dApps). Keeping
Neurolov has recently announced its strategic partnership with Snowball Money to expand the horizons of artificial intelligence (AI) and Web3. Both allies combine their expertise to reshape AI, decentralized computing, and multi-chain infrastructure. In this way, the collaboration aims to push the boundaries of innovation. This synergy is a significant move towards building a seamless
AGI Open Network, a popular decentralized AI infrastructure provider, has collaborated with Staynex, a top Travel ecosystem using AI and Web3. The partnership focuses on advancing Web3-driven travel with the integration of robust AI technology. As AGI Open Network mentioned in its exclusive X announcement, the mutual endeavor attempts to bridge cutting-edge decentralized AI agents
The term “Ethereum layer-2” is generally thought to mean that a chain inherits Ethereum’s security. But the line has always been blurry, and remains so, especially with the rise of OP Stack chains that use alternative data availability (DA) layers. These so-called “Optimiums” settle to Ethereum but post data elsewhere, introducing some additional trust-assumptions. Toghrul
Kraken is plugging its tokenized equities directly into one of the world’s busiest payment rails. By deploying xStocks on Tron, it’s aiming its Nasdaq-in-a-token product at a massive, global user base already moving billions in USDT daily. Summary Kraken and Backed are launching xStocks on the Tron blockchain. Tron processes $22 billion in daily settlements
This is a segment from The Drop newsletter. To read full editions, subscribe. Arbitrum’s gaming investment group is offering Ronin up to 750,000 ARB spread across three consecutive years to join them as an “Orbit” chain. Currently, that’s worth about $367,500, which doesn’t seem like a whole lot. But in this down-and-out gaming market, maybe
The projects with the most active users on a weekly basis in the cryptocurrency market have been announced. On-chain data reveals activity in the user base of decentralized exchanges (DEXs), particularly layer-1 and layer-2 blockchains. BNB Chain took first place on the list. Here are the altcoin networks with the most weekly active users, their
The Base blockchain overtook Tron to become the fifth-largest blockchain in TVL, clocking in at over $6.6B. A spokesperson representing the Morpho DeFi protocol said the Layer 2 blockchain did great at promoting borrowing and lending protocols. The spokesperson added that the Morpho-Coinbase integration allowed users to borrow stablecoins against their BTC holdings. The DeFi