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ETH holders have staked over $111 billion worth of ETH, accounting for 28% of the total supply. The amount of staked ETH is also referred to as Ethereum's "security budget" because stakers could face network penalties for double-spending attacks and other violations of protocol rules. In return for maintaining Ethereum's security, stakers earn rewards through protocol issuance, priority fees, and maximum extractable value. Users can easily stake ETH through liquid staking pools without sacrificing asset liquidity, leading to a higher demand for staking than Ethereum developers anticipated. This article will outline the staking situation on Ethereum, including the types of stakers, risks and rewards associated with staking, and predictions for staking rates. It will also provide insights into proposals by developers to adjust network issuance in response to high staking demand.

Intent-based approaches have changed the way transactions work by focusing on users' ultimate goals or intents rather than the specific steps to achieve them. Although intent-based bridging technology can enhance user experience, the lack of solvers can lead to centralized solutions. Additionally, the absence of solvers introduces centralization issues, such as single points of failure, censorship risks, and the potential for increased costs.

Contracts, simply put, are restrictions on how tokens can be transferred, allowing users to specify the distribution of UTXOs through contracts. Many scaling solutions, such as the Lightning Network, are based on this principle, demonstrating that Bitcoin's scaling solutions heavily rely on introspection and contracts. In the crypto world, the most common method is commitment, often achieved through hashing. To prove that we meet the transfer requirements, a signature mechanism is needed for verification. Thus, contracts involve many adjustments related to hashing and signatures.

This article explores the evolution of yield models within the DeFi ecosystem, as well as protocols that use elements like RWA (Real-World Assets) and basis trading to maintain yield and liquidity. The development of on-ramp and off-ramp solutions and changes centered around cross-chain interoperability will replace these centralized factors, enhance user convenience in the DeFi ecosystem, and continue to drive innovation in new DeFi protocols as blockchain usage increases.

This article delves into the contents of the Monetary Authority of Singapore's white paper "Global Layer 1: Foundation Layer for Financial Networks," which details a blueprint for the development of global financial infrastructure based on Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT). The article analyzes the shortcomings of the current financial market infrastructure and proposes a vision to achieve cross-border payments and asset tokenization through the establishment of open and interoperable DLT infrastructure. This initiative will help reduce operating costs for financial institutions, improve market liquidity and efficiency, and ensure compliance with international regulatory standards.

This article analyzes the convergence phenomenon in the architectural design of high-performance blockchains, discussing the advantages and disadvantages of different design solutions and their implications for future blockchain architecture. Whether based on Ethereum rollups or independent chains, all are evolving towards similar high performance and decentralization.

This article discusses 15 Layer-1 cryptocurrency projects to watch in 2024, highlighting their importance in ensuring the security, consensus, and decentralization of the blockchain ecosystem. While Layer-2 solutions improve performance, they still rely on the security and decentralization provided by Layer-1 networks.

Forward-thinking companies are embracing cryptocurrencies as a legitimate payment method. These companies are starting to bridge the gap between the digital world of crypto and the physical world of high-end goods. Ginza Xiaoma is one such company, offering a unique service that caters to crypto investors seeking to diversify their portfolios with a touch of extravagance.

Play AI is a modular blockchain designed to become the intelligence layer to facilitate the development and deployment of artificial intelligence agents in games.

LayerZero is an interoperability protocol that uses innovative technology to instantly verify cross-chain transactions, connecting different blockchains and overcoming the challenges of liquidity fragmentation. It aims to create pathways and platforms for communication between independent blockchain networks using a novel architecture that includes ultra-light nodes, independent oracles, and relayers. This enables secure and efficient transmission of messages, shared assets, states, liquidity, and more between chains.

IX Swap is a real-world asset tokenization launch platform and decentralized exchange that enables the trading of security tokens through licensed custodians and broker-dealers. Its goal is to democratize investment opportunities in private markets and address liquidity challenges in the tokenization industry. By bridging traditional finance and decentralized markets, IX Swap complements the efforts of large institutions while expanding access to public blockchain technology.

"Blinks" is a feature that converts "Actions" on Solana into shareable links, allowing users to easily execute cryptocurrency transactions through various digital paths such as websites, social media platforms, and QR codes. With the newly introduced Blinks and Actions, Solana chain users can now transfer funds on Telegram, buy and sell NFTs on X, and stake in Discord without needing a DApp. Blink has become a powerful tool for Solana, bridging web2 and web3.

KIRA is a hypermodular network supporting trustless, blockchain-less L2 apps with a programmable consensus framework and customizable finality rules.

bitsCrunch (BCUT) provides AI-powered analytics for blockchain, ensuring secure, transparent NFT transactions and risk assessment in digital assets.

This article provides an in-depth introduction to the principles and protocol details of ERC7527, further explaining the operation principles of the continuous pricing model and its significant advantages. It also explores the expanded applications derived from ERC7527's programmability and composability.