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March 26, 2025

Celo Blockchain Completes Move to Ethereum Layer-2

Celo blockchain has finally completed its shift to becoming an Ethereum layer-2 network after nearly two years of planning. The process started in July 2023 and included a community vote in July 2024. To this end, the change allows Celo to offer faster and cheaper transactions while using Optimism’...

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December 12, 2024

Treasure Moves to ZKsync, Launches Its Mainnet

Treasure, a decentralized gaming ecosystem, has officially launched and migrated its mainnet to ZKsync, an Ethereum Layer 2 scaling solution, in response to a community vote. Therefore, with this transfer of a large network of games, assets, and its native currency, MAGIC, to a new blockchain, this...

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October 07, 2024

Are Layer-2s (L2s) Part of Ethereum?

From the outset, L2s have been integral to Ethereum’s rollup-focused strategy. They were conceived as extensions—both technically and culturally—of the Ethereum ecosystem, intended to enhance its functionality and draw in a wider range of users. Fundamentally, Layer-2s are closely intertwined with ...

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June 07, 2024

Weekly Insights: Developing Blockchains to Aid Business Growth

In this article, we will delve into how Layer 2 (L2) blockchains are rapidly developing. We’ll take a step back to examine the origins of this sector, trace its evolution over the past four years, and spotlight several emerging trends currently shaping the market. The Ethereum L1’s Cap...

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March 20, 2024

Understanding Layer-2s: An Investor’s Guide

Imagine a busy highway overloaded with trucks. That’s what some blockchains can be like: struggling to handle all the transactions. Layer-2 protocols act like bypass lanes, taking some of the traffic off the main road (the blockchain) and making things flow smoother. This improves efficiency ...

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February 04, 2024

Charles Hoskinson, Cardano Founder’s Perspective on Bitcoin Layer 2 Opportunities

Charles Hoskinson, the founder of Cardano, has emphasized the challenges associated with Bitcoin Layer 2 advancements in contrast to Ethereum and Cardano. Charles Hoskinson, believes that Bitcoin’s Layer 2 lacks sufficient potential, particularly when compared to the Ethereum and Cardano ecos...

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September 21, 2022

The Difference Between Layer 1 and Layer 2 Blockchain

The throughput of a blockchain network is the speed at which its ability to process transactions or contracts. This is mostly measured in transactions per second (TPS) and at times measured in minutes or hours. Decentralized mainstream blockchain networks currently face the challenge of a rising nu...

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