Research Summary
The report provides a comprehensive roundup of the week’s updates and announcements from various Layer 2 protocols. It covers over 12 ecosystems, including Arbitrum, Optimism, zkSync, Base, Starknet, Mantle, Linea, Metis, Scroll, Taiko, Manta Network, Kroma, and Mode Network.
Key Takeaways
Arbitrum and Optimism Developments
- Arbitrum Nominee Selection: The first phase of the Arbitrum Nominee selection has concluded, with 24 nominees eligible for the second round.
- Optimism’s Growth: Optimism has increased its RPC limit nearly fivefold, making it more reliable and efficient. It has also allocated 30M $OP to contributors who have contributed to the growth of the OP stack. Furthermore, Optimism is initiating a security council to advance towards a more decentralized superchain network.
zkSync, Base, and Starknet Updates
- zkSync’s Audit: zkSync has announced a $1.1M USDC competitive audit on Code4rena.
- Base’s Integration: Chainlink CCIP is now integrated with Base.
- Starknet’s Roadmap: Starknet has highlighted key parts of its roadmap.
Mantle, Linea, and Metis Announcements
- Mantle’s Initiatives: Mantle has completed its first gas refund initiative for $BIT to $MNT migrators and announced the winners of their MJ Season Alpha (500k $MNT Event).
- Linea’s Release: Linea has announced the release of Verax, an on-chain attestation registry.
- Metis’s Proposals: Metis has proposed moving data availability back to Ethereum and released its PoS Sequencer pool lightpaper on the Ethereum research forum.
Updates from Scroll, Taiko, Manta Network, Kroma, and Mode Network
- Scroll’s Testnet: Scroll’s testnet will remain on Sepolia as Goerli testnet shuts down.
- Taiko’s Campaign: Taiko has launched a community education campaign on Galxe.
- Manta Network’s Program: Manta Network has unveiled MantaFest, a five-week program in partnership with Galxe.
- Kroma’s Tokenomics: Kroma has unveiled its tokenomics with a confirmed airdrop.
- Mode Network’s NFT: Mode Network has minted an Onchain Cooperative NFT called “The Pledge”.
Actionable Insights
- Monitor Arbitrum’s Progress: Keep an eye on the next phase of the Arbitrum Nominee selection process, as it could influence the protocol’s future development.
- Assess Optimism’s Enhancements: Evaluate the impact of Optimism’s increased RPC limit and the formation of a security council on its network efficiency and decentralization.
- Investigate zkSync’s Audit: Follow the results of zkSync’s $1.1M USDC competitive audit on Code4rena to understand its security and reliability.
- Understand Metis’s Proposals: Analyze Metis’s proposal to move data availability back to Ethereum and its PoS Sequencer pool lightpaper to comprehend its future plans.
- Explore Kroma’s Tokenomics: Investigate Kroma’s unveiled tokenomics and the potential impact of its confirmed airdrop on the ecosystem.
