Research Summary
The report provides a comprehensive roundup of the week’s updates and announcements in the Layer 2 and modular blockchain space. It covers developments from various entities including Arbitrum, Starknet, Base, Mantle, Chainlink, Polygon, Boba Network, Aevo, Mode Network, Paradex, Gitcoin, Kroma, Immutable X, ApeX, Brine, Caldera, Vistara Labs, AltLayer, Celestia, EigenLayer, and Radius.
Key Takeaways
Arbitrum’s Growth and Security
- Arbitrum’s Expansion: Arbitrum announced its Citizen Retrofunding Round 1, aimed at those contributing to the growth of its ecosystem. It also concluded its Security Council election with six appointed members, further strengthening its security infrastructure.
Starknet and Base’s Community Engagement
- Starknet’s Community Program: Starknet announced an early community member program, indicating its focus on community engagement and growth. Base, on the other hand, set a date for its Canyon testnet hardfork, showing its commitment to continuous development.
Chainlink and Polygon’s Live Updates
- Chainlink’s Data Feeds: Chainlink’s data feeds went live on Linea, expanding its reach and utility. Polygon’s zkEVM week 3 Saga also went live, marking another milestone in its development timeline.
Mode Network and Paradex’s Testnet Developments
- Mode Network’s Testnet Closure: Mode Network announced the closure of its testnet, indicating a transition to the next phase of its development. Paradex, meanwhile, announced its testnet migration to Sepolia, showing its commitment to testing and refining its platform.
Immutable X and ApeX’s Gaming and Competition Announcements
- Immutable X’s Gaming Project: Immutable zkEVM announced genso meta, a significant Japanese web3 gaming project building on its platform. ApeX announced the Guardians of ApeX competition, indicating its focus on community engagement and competition.
Actionable Insights
- Monitor Arbitrum’s Growth: Arbitrum’s Citizen Retrofunding Round 1 and Security Council election indicate its focus on growth and security. Stakeholders should monitor these developments for potential opportunities.
- Engage with Starknet’s Community Program: Starknet’s early community member program offers a chance for early adopters to engage with the platform and contribute to its growth.
- Utilize Chainlink’s Data Feeds: With Chainlink’s data feeds now live on Linea, businesses and developers can leverage this data for various applications.
- Follow Mode Network’s and Paradex’s Testnet Developments: The closure of Mode Network’s testnet and Paradex’s migration to Sepolia indicate significant development milestones. Stakeholders should follow these developments closely.
- Explore Immutable X’s Gaming Project: The announcement of genso meta, a Japanese web3 gaming project on Immutable zkEVM, presents an opportunity for stakeholders to explore the intersection of blockchain and gaming.
