Research Summary
The report provides a roundup of the latest updates and announcements in the Layer 2 and Modular Blockchain space. It covers a range of topics including rollups, Validium, RaaS, and interoperability. Key entities mentioned include Optimism, Starknet, Base, dYdX, Loopring, Mantle, Metis, Scroll, Aevo, Taiko, Zora, Mode, DeGate, Kroma, Lyra, Morph, ZKM, ApeX, Sorare, Dymension, Saga, Caldera, Vistara Labs, AltLayer, Gelato, Hyperlane, Axelar, and Polyhedra Network.
Key Takeaways
Rollups Updates
- Optimism’s Art Entry: Optimism, a Layer 2 scaling solution, announced the closure of its art entry on 8th January.
- Starknet’s Transition: Starknet, a decentralized blockchain network, announced a vote on moving Starknet v0.13.0 from testnet to mainnet, indicating a significant development in its network.
- dYdX’s Incentive Launch: dYdX, a decentralized exchange, launched its season 2 incentives, which could potentially attract more users to its platform.
Validium and RaaS Developments
- ApeX’s Collaboration: ApeX, a Validium solution, announced its collaboration with The People’s Alliance, which could potentially enhance its network’s capabilities.
- Caldera’s Support for Celestia DA: Caldera, a RaaS (Relay-as-a-Service) provider, announced being the first RaaS to support Celestia DA on Mainnet, marking a significant milestone in its service offerings.
Interoperability Partnerships
- Hyperlane’s Partnership with Move: Hyperlane, an interoperability solution, announced a partnership with Move to bring interoperability to its ecosystem, which could potentially enhance its network’s capabilities and reach.
Actionable Insights
- Monitor the Progress of Rollups: With significant developments in rollups like Optimism’s art entry and Starknet’s transition from testnet to mainnet, it would be beneficial to keep an eye on the progress of these Layer 2 solutions.
- Assess the Impact of Collaborations and Partnerships: The collaborations and partnerships announced by ApeX and Hyperlane could potentially enhance their network’s capabilities. It would be worthwhile to assess the impact of these collaborations on their respective networks and the broader blockchain ecosystem.
- Understand the Implications of RaaS Developments: Caldera’s announcement of being the first RaaS to support Celestia DA on Mainnet is a significant milestone. Understanding the implications of such developments in the RaaS space could provide insights into the future direction of this technology.
