LayerZero Labs, Eigen Labs raise the stakes on cross-chain transactions
    03 Oct 2024
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    The team behind Ethereum re-staking protocol EigenLayer and cross-chain messaging protocol LayerZero have introduced a new system to make cross-chain communication more secure. In a blog post on Oct. 2, LayerZero Labs announced the partnership with Eigen Labs and introduced a framework for “CryptoEconomic Decentralized Verifier Networks” (DVNs). The system combines technical verification with financial incentives to…

    DePIN is the new ‘obsession’ in the investment market — Here’s why
    03 Oct 2024
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    U2U Network, a modular layer-1 platform, leverages DAG and subnet technology to enhance DePIN applications, gaining significant backing from venture capital firms. The appeal of decentralized physical infrastructure networks (DePIN) lies in their ability to decentralize the sharing of physical assets, removing intermediaries like Uber and Airbnb. Through blockchain and Web3 technologies, DePIN enables peer-to-peer exchanges of…

    Fidelity Ethereum ETF records largest daily outflows since launch
    03 Oct 2024
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    Investment outflows from the Fidelity Ethereum Fund (FETH) exceeded $25 million on Oct. 1, marking a new all-time high in daily outflows among all other United States-based spot Ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs), excluding the Grayscale Ethereum Trust (ETHE). On Oct. 1, the spot Ether ETFs saw cumulative outflows of $48.6 million across nine issuers. FETH, ETHE…

    Decentralized physical infrastructure network (DePIN), explained
    02 Oct 2024
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    What is a DePIN? DePINs are the bridge between the physical and digital worlds. They use blockchains and provide token rewards for publicly recorded services. Imagine a decentralized physical infrastructure network (DePIN) technology, a public library where everyone can contribute or borrow books freely. In this library, blockchain is a detailed catalog of books with…

    DeFi resurgence driven by Fed cuts, China, key protocols
    02 Oct 2024
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    Apollo Crypto, an investment management firm specializing in digital assets, released a report highlighting the potential for a second wave of growth in decentralized finance (DeFi). A market slowdown followed the peak of “DeFi Summer” in 2020, the report noted, though protocols like Maker, Uniswap and Aave have emerged as industry staples. “As of today…

    EigenLayer’s EIGEN cracks top 100 market rank in trading debut
    02 Oct 2024
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    EigenLayer’s native token, EIGEN, cracked the top 100 tokens by market capitalization after commencing trading on Oct. 1, according to CoinMarketCap. The token unlocked at 5:00 am UTC and has been trading between $3.50 and $4.50 per token on Binance. According to Binance, it’s currently trading at around $3.85, implying a fully diluted value of approximately…