Layer 2 Weekly Roundup #58
Layer 2 Weekly Roundup #58
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
@Optimism - Welcome L3s to the Superchain. L3s can join the Superchain by building on the OP Stack and sharing revenue with the Collective. The benefits include accessing a broad spectrum of Superchain builders, and eligibilities for Retro Funding, airdrops, growth campaigns, and more.
@taikoxyz - Announce ‘Raiko’ - Taiko’s new multi-prover. Raiko is an integrated environment that builds, runs, and benchmarks ZK-VM targets, that currently supports SP1, Risc0, and SGX with ongoing efforts to integrate Jolt and Powdr.
@arbitrum - Unveiled Injective’s inEVM integration with Arbitrum Orbit to bring a fully customised interoperable rollup across Cosmos and Ethereum.
@arbitrum - Arbitrum Foundation Grants are back - projects can apply for Dedicated Grant Tracks depending on the stage, growth projection and type.
@Optimism - Have introduced the Deployment Rebate which allows you to launch your app on the Superchain effectively free. Deploy on the Superchain and claim a Deployment Rebate of up to 0.05ETH per developer.
Ecosystem Highlights
@LensProtocol - Are leveraging zkSync’s stack to achieve mainstream scale by creating an open and fair social network for all.
@Metal_L2 - Joins the Optimism Superchain. Metal L2 drives a pivotal integration through cutting-edge interoperability and groundbreaking banking solutions.
@OmniFDN - Arbitrum Orbit is integrating the Omni Octane Framework, empowering Orbit developers to implement decentralised sequencers without sacrificing the speed of centralised sequencers.
@wormhole - Scroll users can now transfer tokens from over 30+ blockchains, and devs can easily build natively multichain apps with the Wormhole platform.
@PoolTogether_ - Is now live on Base. You can now enjoy the benefits of onchain prize savings with PoolTogether.
@Calderaxyz - Announced they support the Optimism Superchain for OP Stack rollup deployments on their RaaS platform.
@Cobo_Global - You can add Scroll assets, access dApps, and build applications on Scroll via Cobo - effortlessly combining ease, efficiency, and security.
@0xGhostLogs - Launched permissionless sign up for the alpha version of GhostGraph on Base. GhostGraph offers a fast way to spin up an indexer for your smart contracts.
@saltwatergames - Are building on Arbitrum Orbit to launch XR One, a Layer 3 chain engineers to redefine web3 gaming.
@easya_app - Have partnered with Scroll to bring the next wave of developers to Scroll. Easy A makes it nice and simple for first-time developers to build and deploy dApps on the Scroll zkEVM.
@ArrakisFinance - Is live on Base. Token issuers can now use Arrakis for their market making needs - from bootstrapping token liquidity to managing liquidity pools.
@iskra_world - Has successfully migrated to Base. This allows them to tap into Base’s ecosystem, L3 infrastructure, and user base to help Iskra scale to new heights!
Media - Twitter Spaces and Podcasts
@BungeeExchange - Hosted a Space with the Scroll team to talk about how Bungee is helping to onboard more users into the Scroll ecosystem.
@zksync - Hosted a Space with Stani from Len’s Protocol to chat about Lens and their decision to build a ZK chain on zkSync.
@0xPolygon - Were joined by Stader Labs and SafePal in their latest Space, where they explored the benefits and future of liquid staking on Polygon and how improved UX shapes the future.
@arbitrum - Hosted a number of Spaces throughout the week with a number of projects on Arbitrum.
Events
@arbitrum - Invite you to join them at ArbiBrunch during Consensus 2024 on May 30th. Attendees can enjoy some delicious tacos and two panels on Stylus and bringing our technology to mainstream finance.
@base - Invite builders from around the world to join their Onchain Summer Buildathon which will be held from May 31st to June 30th.
@SeamlessFi - Will be hosting an in-person Base Builder Community Meetup in Korea on May 28th.
@starknetevents - The Starknet Brussels Hacker House applications are now open. Join them from July 2nd to July 6th to hack and build your vision into reality.
@StarknetFr - Will be hosting ‘Basecamp’ - the first IRL Starknet bootcamp in France at Ecole 42 from the 28th to the 31st of May.
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? .oO
This newsletter is for educational purposes only, and should never in any way be considered as financial or investment advice.
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