Optimism transactions surpass Arbitrum, but what’s behind the uptick in users?

    Transactions on Optimism recently eclipsed the Arbitrum network, but do the project’s fundamentals support a sustainable growth trajectory? Optimism is a layer-2 scaling solution that operates as a separate blockchain built on top of Ethereum. Despite having a smaller total value locked (TVL) than its rivals, Optimism may still have the potential to thrive in the increasingly competitive…

    Chainlink launches cross-chain protocol bridging blockchain to TradFi

    Several top banks around the world are already collaborating with Chainlink to explore applications for the Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol. The development firm behind the Chainlink protocol and its native token has gone live with its cross-chain protocol, aimed at providing interoperability between traditional financial firms and both public and private blockchains. In a July 17 post on…

    Aave Protocol launches stablecoin GHO on Ethereum mainnet, $2M minted

    Decentralized finance protocol Aave has finally launched its new algorithmic dollar-pegged stablecoin GHO on Ethereum. Decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol Aave has launched its algorithmic United States-dollar pegged stablecoin GHO on the Ethereum mainnet, with $2.19 million worth of GHO minted so far. Aave announced the launch of the new stablecoin in a July 16 blog…

    Aave’s proposal to launch on zkEVM passes ‘temperature check’ vote

    A proposal to deploy the third version of lending protocol Aave has recently passed a “temperate check” with an overwhelming favorable majority. A “temperature check” proposal to deploy the decentralized exchange (DEX) Aave on the zkSync Era Mainnet has passed with overwhelming support from the Aave community. When voting closed on April 16 more than 99%…

    Aave acquires NFT game developer Sonar for Lens social media integration

    Aave Companies has acquired Sonar, a mobile metaverse app whose users pilot NFT-linked avatars through digital worlds, with plans to integrate its Lens social media protocol with the platform. Following the acquisition, Lens Protocol will be integrated into a game app with about 20,000 monthly active users. Software development company Aave Companies announced on Dec….

    DeFi’s downturn deepens, but protocols with revenue could thrive

    The majority of the top 100 DeFi tokens traded in green, with many registering double-digit gains over the past week, resumes Prashant Jha in Finance Redefined digest on Cointeleptaph. This past week, the DeFi ecosystem saw several new developments related to the DeFi lending crisis as Celsius filed for bankruptcy. At a time when bears…