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Infrastructure · 1 day ago Zcash Plans NU7 Upgrade for November 5, Reducing Block Time to 25 Seconds Zcash developers are targeting November 5 for the NU7 upgrade, which will decrease block time from 75 to 25 seconds, pending a final decision on October 20.

Infrastructure · 3 days ago Solana Reduces Block Times to 250 Milliseconds in SIMD-0525 Rollout Solana has successfully reduced its target block time from 300 milliseconds to 250 milliseconds as part of the SIMD-0525 upgrade, enhancing data freshness for applications.

Security · 6 days ago StarkWare Initiates Quantum-Safe Bitcoin Autoresearch Challenge with $20K Rewards StarkWare has launched the Quantum-Safe Bitcoin Autoresearch Challenge, offering over $20,000 in rewards to developers optimizing quantum-resistant Bitcoin transactions. The initiative aims to address computational bottlenecks in making these transac

Layer-2 · 1 week ago Ethereum Name Service Proposes Layer-2 Migration to Reduce Domain Costs The Ethereum Name Service (ENS) is exploring a migration to a Layer-2 registry model to lower domain registration and renewal costs, addressing high fees on the Ethereum mainnet.

Companies · 1 week ago Ethereum Builders Face Dilemma Over Payment Structures Amid Evolving Protocols Ethereum builders are confronted with the challenge of choosing between locking up capital for payments or relying on trusted brokers, as discussions evolve around new payment mechanisms and account abstraction standards.

Companies · 1 week ago MetaMask Becomes Standalone Entity as Consensys Restructures Consensys has announced the spin-off of MetaMask into a standalone company, separating its consumer wallet operations from its institutional blockchain services.

Companies · 3 weeks ago Robinhood Wallet and Fomo Enable Memecoin Purchases via Credit Card Robinhood Wallet and Fomo have introduced credit card purchases for memecoins, allowing users to buy tokens easily through Apple Pay and Google Pay without ID verification.

Hacks & Exploits · 3 weeks ago TAC Sidechain Halts Production After Supply Exploit, TON Mainnet Remains Unaffected The TAC sidechain has ceased block production following a supply-related exploit, though the main TON blockchain remains secure and operational.

Infrastructure · 3 weeks ago StarkWare Achieves Quantum-Safe Bitcoin Transaction on Mainnet StarkWare has successfully executed the first quantum-safe Bitcoin transaction on the mainnet, addressing potential vulnerabilities posed by quantum computing.

Infrastructure · 3 weeks ago First Quantum-Safe Bitcoin Transaction Successfully Completed on Mainnet A groundbreaking quantum-safe Bitcoin transaction was executed on the mainnet, demonstrating a new method to protect funds from future quantum computing threats.

Infrastructure · 4 weeks ago FlyEdge Launches Public Preview of Blockchain for Airline Loyalty Programs FlyEdge has unveiled a public preview of its blockchain platform aimed at tokenizing airline loyalty, allowing airlines and travelers to test the system's functionalities.

Layer-2 · 1 month ago EIP-8130 Proposal Introduces Unified Account Standards for Ethereum's EVM A new Ethereum Improvement Proposal, EIP-8130, aims to standardize account abstraction across EVM-compatible chains, enhancing transaction efficiency and interoperability.

Mining · 1 month ago Arthur Hayes Launches Flop Labs to Develop AI Agent Economy and FLOP Token Arthur Hayes has announced his return to the crypto space as CEO of Flop Labs, focusing on the FLOP token for an AI-driven economy. The project aims for a major airdrop in Q4 2026 and a mainnet launch in Q1 2027.

Infrastructure · 1 month ago Ethereum's Hegotá Upgrade Timeline Delayed to Late 2026, Privacy Proposals Under Review Ethereum developers have postponed the Hegotá upgrade to late 2026, launching a new testnet for the Glamsterdam upgrade while evaluating 66 proposals for enhanced privacy features.

Derivatives · 1 month ago Avalanche Staking Reaches $204M as Helicon Upgrade Activates on Fuji Testnet Avalanche's staking value has surged to approximately $204.77 million, coinciding with the activation of the Helicon upgrade on the Fuji testnet. This marks a significant milestone for the network's development and participation.

Infrastructure · 1 month ago World Chain Introduces Streamed EIP-7928 Block Access Lists World Chain is set to launch its streamed EIP-7928 block access lists on August 17, aiming to enhance transaction throughput without increasing hardware demands for validators. This innovative approach allows for parallel block verification, addressi