Tag: blockchain
All news about the technology on which cryptocurrencies are built.
Number of Active Blockchain Users Will Hit 100 Million in 4 Years: Bloomberg
Reading Time: < 1 minute Bloomberg analyst Jamie Coutts predicts that the number of active users of blockchain applications (dApps) will surpass 100 million within the next five years.
Ethereum Puts Off Dencun Hard Fork to 2024
Reading Time: < 1 minute According to a report by Blockworks, Ethereum client developers have confirmed that the anticipated Dencun update will not be activated on the main network until the end of 2023.
LBRY Shuts Down
Reading Time: < 1 minute LBRY, the developer of the decentralized media platform Odysee, has announced that it will be shutting down, citing debts amounting to several million dollars.
Kyrgyzstan is Becoming a Blockchain Hub in Asian Region
Reading Time: < 1 minute The Kyrgyz government is opposed to recognizing Bitcoin as a legitimate form of payment, but is taking steps to encourage the growth of blockchain technology.
BNB Chain Rolls Out BNB Greenfield Mainnet
Reading Time: < 1 minute The developers of BNB Chain have just launched the BNB Greenfield mainnet.
What is Blockchain?
Reading Time: < 1 minute In short, blockchain is the network where most cryptocurrencies exist.
The Open Network (TON) to Attempt World Record for the Fastest Blockchain
Reading Time: 2 minutes Zug, Switzerland, October 11th, 2023, Chainwire Today, The Open Network Foundation (TON Foundation) announces their upcoming attempt to officially be named the world’s fastest blockchain. The public network performance test, […]
Chainalysis to Lay Off Up to 150 Employees Due to Financial Difficulties
Reading Time: < 1 minute Facing financial difficulties, Chainalysis, a firm specializing in blockchain analysis, has been forced to reevaluate its approach to personnel policies.
LayerZero Teams Up with Conflux to Expand into China
Reading Time: < 1 minute The LayerZero Omnichain protocol has formed a partnership with Conflux to utilize the blockchain-based SIM cards (BSIM) developed by the startup and China Telecom.
Solana’s TVL Hits Yearly High
Reading Time: < 1 minute The total locked value (TVL) on the Solana blockchain yesterday surpassed $339 million, marking the highest amount since November 2022.
MarketAcross and Turingum Will Help Bridge Japanese and Global Web3 Ecosystems
Reading Time: < 1 minute MarketAcross has announced it has joined forces with Turingum, a Japanese Web3 technology company focusing on tokenomics design, DeFi and smart contract development.
SushiSwap Adds Support for Aptos Network
Reading Time: < 1 minute Decentralized exchange SushiSwap has just announced it has added support for the Aptos blockchain.
1inch Deploys Protocols on Coinbase’s L2 Network Base
Reading Time: < 1 minute On August 24, 1inch Network developers announced the deployment of their project onto Coinbase’s second-layer solution, Base.
Number of Active Addresses on Binance Chain Grows by 26%
Reading Time: < 1 minute In May, the Binance Chain network experienced an escalated level of daily transactions – exceeding 4.8 million – which marked a yearly high.
Blockchain Will Save Financial Institutions $10B in 7 Years
Reading Time: < 1 minute A survey with 300 financial professionals from 45 countries determined that 97% agree blockchain will be a major component of accelerating payments in the near future.
Number of Employees in Blockchain Industry Increases by 160% in 4 Years
Reading Time: < 1 minute By the mid-2023, the total number of employees in the blockchain industry has nearly doubled since 2019, reaching close to 190,000, according to K33 Research.
zkSync Devs Create New Proof Mechanism
Reading Time: < 1 minute Matter Labs has just unveiled its new STARK-based proof system, Boojum, for their Layer 2 Ethereum solution, zkSync Era.
Ethereum Blockchain Game Pikamoon Raises $3.6m, Final ICO Phase Selling Out Fast
Reading Time: 2 minutes Dubai, United Arab Emirates, July 11th, 2023, Chainwire Pikamoon, an emerging Ethereum blockchain game, has raised $3.6 million in its ongoing ICO to bring more value to the Ethereum ecosystem […]
Non-custodial Exchange IDEX Plans to Launch its Own L2 Network
Reading Time: < 1 minute IDEX, one of the oldest Ethereum exchanges, has initiated the development of a second-level Xchain solution leveraging Polygon’s zkEVM technology.
Animoca Brands Founder Believes Hong Kong is Becoming a Blockchain Hub
Reading Time: < 1 minute Yat Siu, co-founder of the investment company Animoca Brands, is part of an expert group that advises Hong Kong officials on developing regulations for the blockchain industry.
TVL of Liquid Staking in Solana Protocols Increases by 91% in Six Months
Reading Time: < 1 minute Since the beginning of this year, the total volume of funds (TVL) blocked in Solana’s liquid staking protocols has seen a 91% spike – from $98 million to $187 million.
Optimism Changes Name of Project’s Network to OP Mainnet
Reading Time: < 1 minute The developers of Layer 2 Ethereum network Optimism have announced that they are officially changing their name to OP Mainnet.
Arbitrum Devs Launch Tool for Creating L3 Solutions
Reading Time: < 1 minute Offchain Labs has released a new toolkit, called Orbit, which allows users to create their own Layer 3 (L3) blockchains using the software stack, on the Arbitrum One, Arbitrum Nova, and Arbitrum Goerli testnet networks.
BNB Chain Devs Launch a Testnet Compatible with Optimism
Reading Time: < 1 minute Developers from the BNB Chain blockchain have released their opBNB testnet, an EVM-compatible optimization designed to utilize Optimism’s second-layer scaling solution.
Blk DNM Introduces Intelligence Into Clothing With Blockchain, In First Use Of ‘Connected Fashion’
Reading Time: 3 minutes Stockholm, Sweden, June 15th, 2023, Chainwire BLK DNM bridging the Physical and Virtual Worlds of Fashion through Blockchain Innovation Swedish-American fashion brand BLK DNM today unveils the first-ever example of […]