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Ethereum Layer 2 Polygon Continues to Expand Scaling Technologies
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Ethereum Layer 2 Polygon Continues to Expand Scaling Technologies
Polygon’s MATIC token surged after 21Shares announced the launch of a crypto exchange-traded product (ETP) linked to MATIC’s performance on Euronext exchanges. Polygon’s Dean...
Ethereum Layer 2 Polygon Continues to Expand Scaling Technologies
By CoinDesk Staff
Dec 9, 2021 at 6:29 p.m. UTC
Dec 9, 2021
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Newsletters
The Importance of Bitcoin Upgrades and Layer Two Applications
As a financial advisor with clients interested in bitcoin, it’s crucial to understand upgrades to its network and their potential impact on bitcoin’s investment thesis.
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By Jackson Wood
Sep 30, 2021 at 12:50 p.m. UTC
Sep 30, 2021
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Layer 2
Boba Network Launches as Ethereum’s Newest Layer 2
OMG token holders can look forward to a BOBA token drop next month.
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By Tracy Wang
Sep 22, 2021 at 9:16 p.m. UTC
Sep 22, 2021
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Bitcoin
Bitcoin Lightning Network Growth Passes New Milestones
However, only about 58% of nodes are operating channels and earning yield.
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By Myles Sherman
Aug 18, 2021 at 5:06 p.m. UTC
Aug 18, 2021
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Ethereum
EY Releases Zero-Knowledge Layer to Tackle Increasing Ethereum Costs
The tool was built to address network congestion and rising transaction costs brought about by the growth of decentralized finance (DeFi).
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By Jamie Crawley
Jul 5, 2021 at 11:40 a.m. UTC
Jul 5, 2021
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Ethereum
Cream Finance Announces Integration With Polygon
Cream’s users will be able to lend and borrow supported assets.
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By Cheyenne Ligon
Jun 30, 2021 at 1:52 a.m. UTC
Jun 30, 2021
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Ether gas fees have come down to a six-month low.
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Ethereum
Ethereum Gas Fees at 6-Month Low as Market Cools, Layer 2 Solutions Ease Congestion
Ethereum gas fees have abated with decreasing network congestion. Also, there's Flashbots.
Ether gas fees have come down to a six-month low.
By Muyao Shen
Jun 28, 2021 at 8:01 p.m. UTC
Jun 28, 2021
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Defi
DARMA Capital Bets $3M on Scalable DeFi Exchange With Settlement Finality
Nahmii, not Polygon, is where DARMA is placing its bet on layer 2 scaling solutions.
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By Ian Allison
May 11, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. UTC
May 11, 2021
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Microsoft’s ION Digital ID Network Is Live on Bitcoin
Imagine never having to use a password or a username ever again. Networks like ION could make this a reality.
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By Colin Harper
Mar 25, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. UTC
Mar 25, 2021
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