Layer 2 Weekly Roundup #10
Welcome to the latest edition of the Layer 2 Weekly Roundup. Every week, this newsletter covers the latest and most important updates from across Ethereum’s Layer 2 ecosystem.
Catch up on the previous edition HERE
Ecosystem Highlights
@EspressoSys - Announce the introduction of the Espresso Sequencer. A new system to decentralize Rollups without compromising the scalability and speed that users require.
@matchaxyz - Have successfully deployed onto the Arbitrum network. Users can now source the best prices across their favourite Arbitrum trades.
@0xPolygon - The Graph Protocol have added support for Polygon, meaning users will soon be able to rely on fully decentralized APIs to power their DApps.
@StarkWareLtd - Published a tutorial demonstrating how to launch perpetuals on StarkEx.
@aztecnetwork -Partner with Outlier Ventures to launch a 12-week accelerator program aimed at backing early stage Web3 projects.
@MultiChainOrg - Have deployed onto Scroll’s Pre-Alpha testnet to bring their cross-chain router protocol to the zkEVM ecosystem.
L2 Protocol Highlights
@0xMantle - Have officially launched a new high-performance Ethereum Layer 2 network with a modular design, low fees, and high security.
@StarkWareLtd - Upgrade to v0.10.2, and publish a new and updated version of the StarkNet performance roadmap.
@taikoxyz - Published an article outlining the importance of their fully open-source codebase.
@aztecnetwork - Have launched a stable developer testnet for Aztec Connect. Developers can now preview and test features without risking any funds.
@fuellabs - Announce the introduction of the Fuel Ambassador Program.
@OptimismFND - Add sequencer fee margin to their transaction fee Dune Analytics dashboard.
@OptimismFND - Introduces a new Grafana version update, allowing for much better tooling for node alerts.
@Immutable - Enable a bidding feature that makes it possible for anyone to make offers on any asset on Immutable X.
Media - Twitter Spaces and Podcasts
@Scroll_ZKP - Published the recording of their recent educational zkEVM workshop, held in collaboration with the team at ZK Hack.
@0xPolygon - Members from Scroll, Polygon, and the Ethereum Foundation joined forces to host a collaborative dev-lead discussion on zk proofs, and the EVM.
@fuellabs - Sway recorded a Twitter Space that takes a deep-dive into “predictates”, including how and why you should use them.
@christine_dkim - Co-hosts a Twitter Space alongside Trent Vanepps and Carl Beek to discuss KZG ceremonies, including how they work, and why they are important.
@Scroll_ZKP - Co-hosted a Twitter Space with team members from Arbitrum and the Graph to discuss how we can collectively create more trust-minimized infrastructure for Ethereum.
Events
@StarkWareLtd - published the full recording of their recent appearance at @StarknetCC India.
@Scroll_ZKP - Team up with Newman Capital to host a zkEVM demo session during Taipei Blockchain Week.
Interesting Articles
@StarkWareLtd - Provide a scalable and transparent solution for exchanges to provide proof of solvency.
@galaxyhq - Published an article exploring the current landscape of zkEVM Ethereum scaling solutions.
Interesting Tweets
Thought Leaders (Who to Follow)
Ryan Berckmans (Ethereum Researcher & Educator)
Haym (Education/Research/History)
This newsletter is for educational purposes only, and should never in any way be considered as financial or investment advice.
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