Research Summary
The report provides an overview of recent developments in the modular ecosystem, highlighting key updates from over 80 projects. It covers a range of topics, including partnerships, product launches, and funding rounds, among others. Key entities mentioned include Optimism, Starknet, Polygon, Scroll, Fluent, Layer N, Talus, Particle Network, Conduit, and Caldera.
Key Takeaways
Product Launches and Updates
- Optimism’s Retro Funding App: Optimism, a layer 2 scaling solution, has launched its Retro Funding App and opened applications for its Retro PGF round 4.
- Starknet’s Kakarot zkEVM: Starknet, a decentralized, permissionless, and censorship-resistant network, has launched the testnet phase of its appchain, Kakarot zkEVM.
- Scroll’s Safe Core and Wallet: Scroll, a blockchain-based data management and storage platform, has announced that Safe Core and Wallet are now live on its network.
Partnerships and Collaborations
- Talus and Vistara Labs: Talus has partnered with Vistara Labs to provide the computational efficiency necessary for smart agents to execute complex onchain transactions at scale.
- Particle Network and Berachain: Particle Network is bringing Chain Abstraction to Berachain, a blockchain platform.
- Conduit and Arbitrum: Conduit, a multi-VM platform, has announced that Arbitrum Stylus is now live on its testnet.
Funding and Investment
- Blockless’s Funding Round: Blockless, a blockchain platform, has raised $8 million in a seed funding round.
- Caldera’s Plume Network: Caldera has welcomed Plume Network, which is building the first RWA Chain using its RaaS, following a $10 million seed round.
Future Plans and Roadmaps
- Polyhedra Network’s Expander: Polyhedra Network has unveiled its roadmap for Expander, which aims to bring infinite innovations for ZK proof systems.
- LayerZero’s Expansion: LayerZero has announced that it is now live on Skale and Tron, and has released its Sybil hunting update.
Actionable Insights
- Monitor the Progress of Layer 2 Solutions: With Optimism launching its Retro Funding App and Starknet launching its Kakarot zkEVM testnet phase, it may be beneficial to keep an eye on the progress of these Layer 2 solutions and their impact on the scalability of the Ethereum network.
- Assess the Impact of Partnerships: The partnerships between Talus and Vistara Labs, Particle Network and Berachain, and Conduit and Arbitrum could lead to significant advancements in blockchain technology. It may be worthwhile to assess the impact of these collaborations on the respective projects and the broader ecosystem.
- Consider the Potential of Emerging Projects: The funding secured by Blockless and the introduction of Plume Network by Caldera highlight the potential of these emerging projects. It may be beneficial to research these platforms and their potential contributions to the blockchain space.
- Track the Development of Polyhedra Network and LayerZero: The unveiled roadmap of Polyhedra Network’s Expander and LayerZero’s expansion to Skale and Tron indicate future growth. It could be advantageous to track the development of these projects and their potential impact on the blockchain ecosystem.
