Layer 2

An in-depth exploration of blockchain virtual machine evolution, comparing EVM's established ecosystem advantageswith emerging altVMs' innovations in security and performance. The article examines the transition from EVM dominance to a multi-VM future, culminating in the vision of full-stack blockchain applications.

Bitcoin L2s will leverage their raised capital to develop robust applications and new use cases for BTC, aiming to attract significant liquidity from both native BTC holders and existing wrapped BTC markets. This report estimates that over $47bn of BTC could be bridged into Bitcoin L2s by 2030.

PREDA (Parallel Relay Execution Distributed Architecture) is an innovative model designed to enhance blockchain performance and scalability. It achieves full parallelization of smart contract functions by breaking down the execution process of smart contracts into multiple steps that can be processed in parallel. These steps are executed asynchronously across different Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) instances, thereby maximizing the concurrency of a set of transactions.

This article is a sponsored deep dive into Zircuit, a Layer 2 solution designed to bring proactive security to blockchain infrastructure. Zircuit's AI-driven security measures promise to detect threats before they can cause harm, offering a glimpse into a safer, more sustainable future for blockchain and DeFi.

zkLink is a decentralized platform focusing on cross-chain and multi-chain interoperability for decentralized applications and DeFi solutions. It uses zero-knowledge proofs for security and scalability.

What is Zircuit? What are the features of Zircuit? What about its tokenomics? How is the ZRC token distributed? Who is behind the Zircuit team? What are the features and architecture of Zircuit? What is a hybrid ZK Rollup?

LayerEdge is an innovative Layer 2 protocol for Bitcoin that combines the security of Bitcoin's proof of work (PoW) with zero-knowledge proof (ZK) technology. This allows for low-cost and efficient verification of off-chain computations. LayerEdge is not just for financial transactions; it also finds applications in decentralized identity (DID), on-chain gaming, the Internet of Things (IoT), and more. Its goal is to turn Bitcoin into a decentralized supercomputer and to support the growth of the Web3 ecosystem.

In the past year alone, Total Value Locked (TVL) on Bitcoin Layer 2 solutions has surged sevenfold. From zero to $1.25 billion in just three years. So how did Bitcoin, a chain lacking DeFi or smart contracts, spark this wave of growth? Why did it take so long? And is Bitcoin now ready to do it all?

When looking at the billions on Bitcoin L2s however we do not see a scarcity, rather an overabundance. In this article we will dive into the specifics–unpacking where the liquidity resides, what protocols have captured much of it and how much it is being used and why so much of it remains dormant.

Equilibrium Research has released its annual prediction report, outlining potential events and industry trends expected by the end of next year. The report covers areas such as Scaling, ZK Proving, Privacy, Consensus & P2P Networking, and User Experience.

Lumoz is one of the leading projects in the emerging "RaaS" (Rollup as a Service) sector. It not only enhances the large-scale deployment of zkEVM application chains but also empowers developers to create multiple chains with a single click. By advancing ZK-Rollup development and providing computational support, Lumoz is driving the evolution of blockchain technology.

Discover how Rise Chain, the first Giga-Gas and low latency Layer 2 blockchain, achieves Web2-like speed with advanced technologies like Parallel EVM and Continuous Execution.

This article details the upgrade of Astar Network and the Soneium project developed in cooperation with Sony Group, aiming to promote the widespread application of Web3 technology. The article discusses how Astar realizes its vision through technological innovation, strategic cooperation and community interaction. Build the world's largest Web3 ecosystem.

With giants like Paradigm, Uniswap, Kraken, and Sony successively launching Layer 2 solutions, competition in the Layer 2 sector has become increasingly intense. This article explores the narrative around new Layer 2s and analyzes the reasons behind the current battle among numerous chains.

Explore Hemi Network, a revolutionary layer-2 blockchain integrating Bitcoin and Ethereum. Discover its core technology, benefits, use cases, roadmap, and how to participate in this groundbreaking project.