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ForkLog 12 20.04.2021

Tether launches USDT on the Ethereum-based Hermez Network protocol with ZK-Rollups support

Tether launched the USDT stablecoin on the Ethereum-based Hermez Network solution, built on ZK-Rollups scaling technology.

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ForkLog 21 19.04.2021

A Second Wind for DeFi: How Developers Scale Ethereum

The question of Ethereum scalability has been one of the most debated since the network's launch. Fortunately, second-layer solutions are being actively developed and deployed.

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ForkLog 29 13.04.2021

What is ZKSwap and how does it use ZK-Rollup technology?

ZKSwap is a protocol and decentralised exchange built on ZK-Rollup technology.

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ForkLog 34 01.04.2021

NFT marketplace OpenSea integrates Ethereum layer-2 solution

The NFT marketplace OpenSea will use the Immutable X protocol to eliminate fees entirely during NFT trading.

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ForkLog 18 29.03.2021

Optimism developers delay mainnet launch

The Optimism project, behind the development of the Ethereum Layer 2 solution L2 Optimistic Ethereum (OΞ), has ruled out launching the mainnet in March.

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ForkLog 26 24.03.2021

Paradigm Leads $75 Million Series B for StarkWare

The Israeli startup StarkWare, developer of Ethereum scaling solutions, closed a $75 million Series B funding round. The round was led by venture firm Paradigm.

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ForkLog 16 23.03.2021

Mina Protocol launches privacy-focused blockchain built on zk-SNARKs

The Mina Protocol project launched a privacy-focused blockchain based on zero-knowledge proofs.

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ForkLog 22 16.03.2021

Vitalik Buterin proposed accelerating the ETH2 transition after miners’ threats

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin presented a mechanism for a fast merge of the current network with the Beacon Chain of version 2 of the protocol. The spark could have been miners' desire to 'show strength' due to dissatisfaction with EIP-1559.

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ForkLog 17 05.03.2021

Vitalik Buterin proposed a scheme for settlements between Ethereum’s Layer-2 solutions

The co-founder of the second-largest cryptocurrency, Vitalik Buterin, proposed a path for direct transactions between DeFi protocols using different Layer-2 solutions on the Ethereum network.

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ForkLog 16 01.03.2021

Union Square Ventures backs Ethereum layer-2 solution zkSync

The Matter Labs startup, behind zkSync, a layer-2 solution based on zkRollup technology, has closed a Series A funding round. It was led by Union Square Ventures.

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ForkLog 20 25.02.2021

Andreessen Horowitz Leads $25 Million Series A for Ethereum Layer-2 Solution Optimism

Project Optimism, behind the development of the Ethereum Layer-2 solution Optimistic Ethereum (OΞ), has closed a $25 million Series A round. It was led by the leading Silicon Valley venture firm Andreessen Horowitz (a16z).

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ForkLog 14 20.02.2021

ZKSwap to Airdrop 80 Million ZKS Tokens

ZKSwap, an Ethereum-based exchange built on ZK-Rollups, will distribute 80 million ZKS tokens in the airdrop.

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