Is anyone here aware that the G20 nations are creating a collective set of regulations for crypto? They are working with all central banks, IMF, FSB and Fatf. All one needs is to look at the IMF recommendations to see what they think about the space. How does the cryptoverse plan to represent the space to the G20?
Does anyone think that the crypto industry needs a global voice when it comes to matter or policy?
The senators are concerned about LLaMA’s “potential for its misuse in spam, fraud, malware, privacy violations, harassment, and other wrongdoing and harms.” Is this really a threat? https://venturebeat.com/ai/senate-letter-to-meta-on-llama-leak-is-a-threat-to-open-source-ai-at-a-key-moment-say-experts/
AI and Crypto intersection is a much talked about space nowadays. Several projects exist in this space, but one recently grabbed attention with $43 million in funding led by @a16z Find out more 👇 https://youtu.be/AieE35wK9XA
The latest news from the world of scaling (15/06/2023). -Polygon 2.0 roadmap released -Graph migrates to @arbitrum -Crypto use case database by Polygon Labs -Sound comes to @optimismFND -Frax finance to launch new layer 2 https://theblockbytes.substack.com/p/the-scaling-world-this-week-5e5
Last week was a tough week for the crypto ecosystem. The trigger was the two lawsuits filed by the Securities and exchange commission against Binance US and Coinbase. Does this mean crypto will slowly descend into oblivion, or is this only a temporary setback? Find out here 👇 https://youtu.be/SvZilZvg-Yk
Self-custodial and decentralized crypto wallet Atomic Wallet just reported that millions of dollars of users' cryptocurrency have gone missing. On Saturday, the project acknowledged the intrusion and stated it was doing all possible to investigate the apparent vulnerability https://youtu.be/027P3UhsJ40
The Scaling World This Week (02/06/2023) -Rocket Pool deploys on zkSync Era -USDC launching on Arbitrum -Zero-knowledge to come to Optimism OP stack -Community-driven mods with OP Stack Mods -ZkEVM on Starknet with Kakarot https://mirror.xyz/manishks.eth/GGDo7CusW81-1PXpLhvAWuAAllBHTfsaylKD8IjCfPU
Is there a cross-chain bridge that works with different blockchain without using wrapped tokens? Stargate Finance is one such product. Based on the LayerZero Omni communication protocol, it is allows native tokens to move across blockchains. https://youtu.be/S8kZV3KXFWQ
TSWTW (26/05/2023) -First fully non-custodial zkRollup -Vitalik’s rollup schema will soon be on L2beat -ZkSync boosts gaming with its latest hire -Decentralized Sequencer Technology for rollups -MetisDAO Foundation kicks off the ground https://mirror.xyz/manishks.eth/6C_qE-V1bDA4Zz7EzUNhtuJQ11f7MUEvQW5Dk7pjOGM
Cross-chain bridges remain a weak link. Although they address a genuine problem, they also are susceptible to hacks and now this https://www.theblock.co/post/232144/multichain-teams-silence-sparks-further-uncertainty-for-users?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social
Crypto bridges bring in much value since they address the lack of interoperability between chains. Bridges currently enjoy the 4th position based on TVL, but they are also easy targets for attackers. Can atomic swaps be a viable alternative? https://youtu.be/21inbfKtOvI
The Scaling World This Week (19/05/2023) -Compound Finance is now on Arbitrum -Polygon Supernets close to production release -Uniswap could launch on Base -Self-paced learning program started by Base -Layer 2 Mantle Network merges with BitDAO https://mirror.xyz/manishks.eth/VsFNu8Ap0IHw8KmWg09KBdYPPV0H5RzMcltnweA3_h4
Mass adoption is the biggest challenge to the crypto ecosystem. Crypto project World Coin promises to bring a different way to address this challenge. What is this project? And why is it so controversial? Learn here 👇 https://youtu.be/-jaYuy9G5g0
Latest from the world of scaling. -SI Launches Ticketing Platform -Arbitrum DAO To Get 3,350 ETH -Aave V3 Live On Metis -ZkSync Explains “High” Gas Fees -Aztec Starts RFP For Decentralised Sequencer -WorldID to Launch On Optimism https://mirror.xyz/manishks.eth/5EUHm0tVX60mIjhB-tVzbjj5DPBQilqbXMLUII4mEmc
Liquid staking of ETH tokens has sky rocketed in the past few months. It has overtaken dexes and lending on Ethereum to take the top spot in DeFi. But what is it? And why you must seriously think about it? Here is a beginner friendly video to help you get started on the subject. https://youtu.be/01EcshwUVVs
The Layered Ledger (06/05/2023) Recap from the world of layer 2 scaling -Future of L2s on Ethereum -Path to Decentralizing Optimism -AltLayer's new Multi Sequencer Testnet Rollup -Immutable Passport to Studios -Aave Now On Scroll Testnet https://mirror.xyz/manishks.eth/1wn7ecDGDT1LA_D5-FBNVvycP_8sqEOKqwo2IIWzrtM
The cryptoverse experienced a total of 52 attacks and hacks in the month of April. Out of which, 63% were rug pulls. As users, it is incumbent on us to understand the risks and rewards and act accordingly. Learn more 👇 https://youtu.be/-S5KS5ZOTnc
There is no doubt in anybody's mind how pathbreaking digitization of our identities has been. However, there is a better alternative to digital identity called decentralized identity. How is it different, and why will it be the future of how we transact? Find out here 👇 https://youtu.be/V8TebXayZw4
Who likes Indian food? https://www.cnbctv18.com/healthcare/india-idli-sambar-rajma-rice-tea-lentils-helped-fight-covid-19-indian-journal-of-medical-research-16465981.htm
On the face, this could be a positive sign for India and crypto adoption in the country and it probably is. But this heavy reliance on CEXs is also troublesome.
The Layered Ledger (22/04/2023) -Magi to Bring Client Diversity to OP -New Execution Client Op-erigon -Arbitrum One Second Most Used chain -1inch Comes to ZkSync Era -The Future is Interoperable L2s https://open.substack.com/pub/theblockbytes/p/the-scaling-world-this-week-613?r=25imca&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web
Not very often does someone as big as Citi calls blockchains a "disruptive" technology. By 2030 public and private blockchains will serve billions of users and command trillions of dollars, according to their report. Find out more 👇 https://youtu.be/GddSggVyxd4
The Layered Ledger (14/04/2023) -Ethereum Eyes EIP-4844 -Provers Also Centralize L2s -The New Arbitrum AIP 1.1 and 1.2 -The “Ultimate Layer2 Tracker” -Uniswap to Launch On Polygon ZkEvm https://open.substack.com/pub/theblockbytes/p/the-scaling-world-this-week-964?r=25imca&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web