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Is Optimism's 'Superchain' Winning the Ethereum Layer-2 Race?
One of the biggest trends of 2023 among the leading layer-2 projects on Ethereum was the emergence of “blockchain in a box,” where teams encouraged developers to clone their code to spin up new layer 2s. Now, one project in particular, Optimism, appears to be pulling away as the clear leader.
By Margaux NijkerkNov 6, 2024
Leading Bitcoin Layer 2 Picks Optimism's Red-Hot Superchain to Link to Ethereum
BOB, which is trying to make Bitcoin a DeFi hotbed, aims to create bridges between itself and layer-1 blockchains like Ethereum.
By Jamie CrawleyOct 30, 2024
Starknet Claims to Shatter Transaction Speed Record Among Ethereum Layer-2 Networks
According to the team, Starknet reached "a max TPS of 127.5 over the past 24 hours," eclipsing the speed record from Coinbase's Base.
By Bradley KeounOct 30, 2024
Kraken Picked Optimism's 'Superchain' After Getting a Pile of OP Tokens
CoinDesk is first to report that the crypto exchange Kraken's decision to build on Optimism's OP Stack framework came with a big, previously undisclosed grant from the Optimism Foundation – of 25 million OP tokens, worth about $42.5 million at the current price.
By Margaux NijkerkOct 29, 2024
Chainlink Expands to Bitcoin, Helping Original Blockchain With Its Layer-2 Shift
Chainlink's service is an integral part of most major blockchains but has not featured on Bitcoin until now.
By Jamie CrawleyOct 24, 2024
Kraken Picks Optimism for New Layer-2 Network, Joining Coinbase's Base on 'Superchain'
The disclosure comes nearly a year after CoinDesk broke the news that Kraken was considering its own layer-2 network, following the runaway success enjoyed by Base after it launched in mid-2023.
By Margaux NijkerkOct 24, 2024
Scroll's Token Declines 32% as Whales Scoop Up Airdrop
TVL on the Scroll network has dropped by 24% in the past week.
By Oliver KnightOct 23, 2024
Scroll's SCR Token Debuts at $212M Market Cap in Volatile Trading Session
Scroll users vented their frustration at SCR token allocation last week.
By Oliver KnightOct 22, 2024
What to Expect Over the Coming Week in Crypto: Scroll Enters the Frame
Scroll's token launch has been met with eager anticipation from some and disappointment from others who have lamented the token allocation.
By Oliver KnightOct 18, 2024
Uniswap Developer Unveils Own Layer-2 Network, Unichain, Built on Optimism Tech
Uniswap Labs, developer of the top-ranked decentralized crypto exchange, Uniswap, says adding its own network will bring faster, cheaper transactions with more liquidity.
By Margaux NijkerkOct 10, 2024
