Layer 2 Weekly Roundup #48
Layer 2 Weekly Roundup #48
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
Protocol Updates
@chainlink - Chainlink Automation is live on Base. Builders can now leverage Web3’s most reliable and performant automation solution to power next-gen use cases.
@arbitrum - Chainlink Functions is now live on Arbitrum. This integration enables Arbitrum developers to easily connect their smart contracts to any API.
@EspressoSys - Will be integrating with the Arbitrum stack as part of their latest testnet release.
Ecosystem Highlights
@Scroll_ZKP - Released their lastest end of week update, where they provide an overview of everything that's been happening across the Scroll ecosystem.
@taikoxyz - Released their latest ‘The Rollup Coaster’ newsletter covering the ins and outs of the Ethereum rollup world.
@arbitrum - Released the latest edition of ‘Arbinaut Weekly’, highlighting ecosystem developments, community news, opportunities and projects launching on Arbitrum.
@fuel_network - Published their latest quarterly review of technical developments and everything happening in the Fuel Ecosystem.
@grvt_io - Are building the ifrst official Appchain using ZKStack, a modular framework for building custom ZK-powered hyperchains based on zkSync Era’s open source code.
@HyperliquidX - Introduce the launch of Sub-accounts. You can now seamlessly manage multiple strategies across your Arbitrum portfolio.
@AquariusLoan - Announced the launch of their product on Arbitrum. Experience faster transactions, lower fees, and a seamless lending experience.
@codexchain - Is now seamlessly integrated with Arbitrum, empowering you to deploy web, DApp, games, NFTs, smart contracts, and more effortlessly.
@VelocimeterDEX - Graphene, powered by Carbon DeFi is now live on Base, bringing users access to a powerful suite of automated liquidity & trading tools.
@TholosApp - Announce their integration with Arbitrum. Organizations can use Tholos App to securely hold and manage digital assets on Arbitrum.
@SubQueryNetwork - Are set to launch the SubQuery Network mainnet on Base shortly after the public token sale on Jan 30th.
@UmamiDao - Are simplifying the way you earn on Arbitrum with their GM Vaults. Collect fees from 4 GM pools on GMX with the first permissionless, single-sided, auto LP strategy.
@routerprotocol - Arbitrum chain is now integrated & live on Router Nitro, the modular cross-chain bridge! This enables Arbitrum users to effortlessly swap tokens from both EVM and non-EVM chains to the Arbitrum network.
@OrderlyNetwork - Have launched the Orderly Settlement Layer, powered by the OP Stack.
@PowerloomHQ - Announced the First Data Infrastructure Mint where they will be launching over 10,000 data notes on Polygon.
@SweepFi - Is now live on Base. You can now save, bridge and swap with $SWEEP.
@STP_Network - AWNS is launching on Base. Users can now claim AWNS at a fraction of the cost and start building their digital identity,
Media - Twitter Spaces and Podcasts
@StarkWareLtd - Hosted a Twitter Space where they brought together the L2 teams to discuss all the ways to scale, the challenges and milestones ahead for Ethereum and L2s.
@Scroll_ZKP - Hosted a Twitter Space alongside Automata Network where they discussed the architecture of their Multi-Prover implementation.
@StarkWareLtd - Hosted the final Cairo workshop session earlier this week where they introduced the Cairo 1.0 Stack and delved into advanced concepts to enhance your skills.
@0xPolygonLabs - Hosted a Twitter Space on the topic of Unifying Cross-Chain Liquidity with the AggLayer.
@O3_Labs - Hosted a Twitter Space with Peter Haymond from Offchain Labs to discuss cross liquidity on Arbitrum.
@Optimism - Hosted the latest episode of OP Radio with the team from Orderly to discuss the recently debunked SDK and more.
@arbitrum - Hosted a number of Spaces with several projects building and growing the Arbitrum ecosystem.
Articles & Threads
@Scroll_ZKP - Released their latest blog post unveiling the new architecture for their Multi-Prover system, built in collaboration with Automata Network.
@0xPolygonLabs - Published their latest blog post on Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks, highlighting some of the most interesting projects building the future of the Internet on Polygon protocols.
@arbitrum - Co-Founder, Ed Felten, recently dropped a new development in the Arbitrum Forum called Chain-cluster.
Events
@Scroll_ZKP - Are calling all developers and researchers to join in on their very first Quill and Scribes writing competition.
@AlchemyPlatform - Are teaming up with Arbitrum and Offchain Labs to bring you five brand new developer workshops about building with Account Abstraction with the first workshop scheduled for Feb 1st at 13:00 ET.
Metrics and Stats
Sum of all value locked in the L2 ecosystem.
Transaction capacity of Ethereum including all Layer 2s under its security.
Number of unique addresses interacting with one or multiple Layer 2s weekly.
The number of daily transactions executed by users/smart contracts.
How much does it cost to transact on Layer 2?
This newsletter is for educational purposes only, and should never in any way be considered as financial or investment advice.
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