Research Summary
The report provides a comprehensive roundup of the latest updates and announcements in the Layer 2 and Modular Blockchain space. It covers developments from various projects including Optimism, zkSync, Base, dYdX, Loopring, Mantle, Linea, Metis, Polygon zkEVM, Manta Network, Aevo, Zora, Mode, Public Goods Network, Kroma, Fuel, Kinto, Lyra, Ten, ApeX, Sorare, Rhino, Brine, Myria, Dymension, Saga, Caldera, AltLayer, Celestia, EigenLayer, Espresso, and Fairblock.
Key Takeaways
Rollups and Validium Developments
- Optimism and zkSync: Optimism announced the transition of its testnet from Goerli to Sepolia, while zkSync Developers released the v0.1.0 era test node.
- Base and dYdX: Goldfinch announced it will be deploying its smart contract on Base, and dYdX trading and launch rewards are now live on the dYdX chain.
- Loopring and Mantle: Loopring released its new website front-end page, and Mantle launched a new campaign โMantle Moonshootโ.
- ApeX and Sorare: ApeXplore Round 3 minting phase is now live, and Sorare released its celebration edition card.
Layer 2 Blockchain Updates
- Linea and Metis: Linea Wave 4 DeFI Voyage is live, and Metis announced Builder Mining Rewards (BMR), a monthly retroactive funding for Dapps building on Metis.
- Polygon zkEVM and Manta Network: Polygon zkEVM now supports the Circle’s Bridged USDC standard, and Manta Network announced MantaTakeover.
- Aevo and Zora: Aevo launched $JUP pre-launch futures and Spot Swaps, and Zora announced using only email to get started on Zora.
- Mode and Public Goods Network: Mode announced Mode DeFI Degen Hackathon and its Cooperators Ambassador Program is now live. LayerZero is now live on PGN.
Blockchain Ecosystem Developments
- Fuel and Kinto: Fuel Grant program is now live and introduced P- 256, a new signing transaction leveraging AA using biometrics. Kinto announced the second wave of its launch program โThe Arrivalโ and Kinto Native sybil resistance.
- Lyra and Ten: Lyra introduced its advanced trading features, and Obscuro rebranded to Ten, revealing a solution to Compliant Programmable Privacy addressed by a16z.
- Rhino and Brine: Rhino announced the next step for its token $RHINO, and Brine made changes to its referral reward.
- Myria and Dymension: Myria announced its Node Referral Program, and Dymension highlighted its ecosystem.
Blockchain Integration and Support
- Saga and Caldera: Saga introduced Unblock Yourself, a movement to propel mass adoption and official kick-off of its Mainnet launch campaign, and hinted on its Airdrop. Caldera announced it’ll be powering RARI chain and integrated LayerZero.
- AltLayer and Celestia: AltLayer added support for Near’s DA, and Celestia introduced Ethereum fallback.
- EigenLayer and Espresso: EigenLayer increased its operator limit on the EigenDA testnet to 60, and Espresso Systems introduced Derivation Pipeline.
- Fairblock: Fairblock announced its use of Identity-Based Encryption and FHE to encrypt transactions.
Actionable Insights
- Monitor Rollups and Validium Developments: Keep an eye on the progress of projects like Optimism, zkSync, Base, dYdX, Loopring, Mantle, ApeX, and Sorare as they continue to innovate and expand their offerings.
- Stay Updated with Layer 2 Blockchain Updates: Follow the updates and announcements from projects like Linea, Metis, Polygon zkEVM, Manta Network, Aevo, Zora, Mode, and Public Goods Network to understand the evolving landscape of Layer 2 blockchains.
- Understand Blockchain Ecosystem Developments: Gain insights into the strategies and developments of projects like Fuel, Kinto, Lyra, Ten, Rhino, Brine, Myria, and Dymension to understand the dynamics of the blockchain ecosystem.
- Research Blockchain Integration and Support: Explore the integration and support initiatives of projects like Saga, Caldera, AltLayer, Celestia, EigenLayer, Espresso, and Fairblock to understand how they are enhancing their platforms and services.
