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ForkLog 31 17.09.2024

Ledger and Exodus to Launch Cryptocurrency Swap Aggregator

Hardware wallet manufacturer Ledger and digital asset storage technology provider Exodus have agreed to create a swap aggregator named XO Swap, according to The Block. The feature will be integrated into the Ledger Live application. It will facilitate connections to third-party exchanges via API, allowing the exchange of “thousands of cryptocurrency pairs” within hardware wallets. […]

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ForkLog 23 02.09.2024

Vitalik Buterin Proposes Enhancements for EVM Efficiency

Specialisation and parallelisation of computations enhance efficiency and security, according to Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin in a recent essay. Glue and coprocessor architectures:https://t.co/7CwdzKR0ix — vitalik.eth (@VitalikButerin) September 2, 2024 The cryptographer believes this opens up possibilities for increased decentralisation and simplified code auditing. Buterin suggests that any resource-intensive computations can be divided into two parts: […]

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ForkLog 18 29.08.2024

Stacks Developers Initiate Nakamoto Upgrade to Decouple from Bitcoin

The team behind the Bitcoin Layer 2 solution known as Stacks has announced the initiation of the Nakamoto upgrade process, which “decouples” the block production schedule from the first cryptocurrency’s network. Nakamoto Activation Window Begins ? Today marks the beginning of a sequence to safely bring the Nakamoto upgrade and its fast blocks and Bitcoin […]

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ForkLog 32 29.08.2024

Mezo Developers Launch Liquid Staking Bitcoin Token

Developers have launched a liquid staking token for digital gold called stBTC on the Mezo Bitcoin L2 network. As with other similar cases, the asset allows users to earn income while maintaining exposure to the price fluctuations of the leading cryptocurrency. To issue stBTC, one must lock WBTC or tBTC and pay a fee. Holders […]

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ForkLog 14 23.08.2024

Dencun Update Spurs Rise in Failed Transactions on Ethereum’s L2 Networks

The Dencun update activated in March on Ethereum has led to increased bot activity and a rise in failed transactions on second-layer networks, as noted by Galaxy Digital. Full report: https://t.co/rNOuRGRHt0 — Christine Kim (@christine_dkim) August 22, 2024 Commenting on the “150 Days Post-Dencun” report by Zach Pokorny, Christine Kim, head of research at the […]

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ForkLog 20 20.08.2024

Starknet Community to Vote on Staking Launch

Holders of Starknet (STRK) have been invited to approve the integration of token issuance mechanisms and parameter adjustments—essential components for staking. The first-ever vote on Mainnet for STRK Holders ?️ The first voting proposal is here, bringing STRK staking to the Starknet ecosystem! STRK holders will have the opportunity to voice their opinions on the […]

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ForkLog 27 19.08.2024

Optimism Foundation Disables Fraud Protection Due to Vulnerabilities

The Optimism Foundation has restored the L2 network to a permissioned state following the discovery of vulnerabilities in the decentralized fault proof mechanism by auditors. Today, @OPLabsPBC posted an upgrade proposal detailing findings from a recent series of community-driven audits on the Fault Proof System, including the plan to fix the bugs identified as part […]

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ForkLog 26 14.08.2024

dYdX Chain Unveils Details of Major Upcoming Upgrade

This autumn, the DeFi platform dYdX will implement a significant upgrade to its blockchain, described by developers as the “most extensive” since the launch of dYdX Chain. dYdX Unlimited, coming soon. With a range of new groundbreaking features, this will be the biggest upgrade to dYdX Chain since launch. ? Here’s what you can look […]

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ForkLog 9 09.08.2024

Solana Network Resolves Critical Vulnerability

Developers, validators, and client teams of Solana have addressed a critical network vulnerability through a coordinated update. Anatomy of a patch In the past few hours a critical security vulnerability and patch were disclosed on Solana, this public disclosure occured after a supermajority of stake had already been patched to protect the network. Let’s look […]

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ForkLog 23 30.07.2024

Aave Token Surges Amid Protocol Economic Changes

Over the past week, the native coin of the DeFi protocol Aave (AAVE) has risen by 9%, reaching $104. This increase followed a proposal for a ‘fee switch’ and other economic updates. 15-minute AAVE/USDT chart on Binance. Data: TradingView. On July 25, the founder of Aave Chan Initiative (ACI), Marc Zeller, launched a ‘temperature check’ […]

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ForkLog 28 29.07.2024

Mempool Introduces Bitcoin Transaction Acceleration Service

The Mempool team has launched an off-chain service to accelerate Bitcoin transactions outside the blockchain through partner mining pools. This service is particularly useful amid sudden changes in fees. Mempool Accelerator™ fixes this Launch of open beta starts today! Click Accelerate from the transaction page and pay with lightning or fiat.No sign up necessary. Initial […]

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ForkLog 20 25.07.2024

Core Chain Introduces Dual Staking Model for Bitcoin

The Core Foundation has unveiled a dual staking model for Core, built upon the system launched by the organization earlier this year, reports Decrypt. This non-custodial model allows holders of the first cryptocurrency to enhance their yields by staking both Bitcoin and CORE, according to a press release. Core acts as a secondary reward provider […]

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