Layer 2 Weekly Roundup #62
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
@base - Fault proofs are set to go live on Base Sepolia testnet in mid-July as part of their continued path towards decentralization.
@Optimism - Alt-DA Mode is now available for the OP Stack in beta. Any DA layer can now build their own DA server to integrate into the OP Stack.
@arbitrum - Leaping into the Arbitrum Orbit ecosystem is now easier with Layer Leap. Starting with Proof of Play and Rari Chain, users can bridge directly from Ethereum L1 to an L3 Orbit chain in a single click.
@arbitrum - Stylus is now live on Arbitrum Sepolia! Builders can now join the Stylus Blitz Hackathon by experimenting and leveraging the power of Stylus contracts.
@taikoxyz - Will be upgrading the Taiko BCR mainnet protocol to version 1.7.0 on July 1st. This release is ABI-compatible with the current Taiko-geth and client release, but includes underlying protocol changes affecting block proposers and provers.
Ecosystem Highlights
@graphprotocol - Base and Scroll have completed the Chain Integration Process and devs building on either chain can now benefit from fast and reliable decentralized data powered by The Graph’s global network of Indexers.
@azuroprotocol - Launched a grants program to support the development of onchain prediction apps on Polygon PoS.
@ChronicleLabs - Scroll builders now have access to 63+ real-time data feeds thanks to Chronicle Labs.
@dyorexchange - Have integrated Base into the Dyor app. Users can now enjoy seamless access to the Base ecosystem directly from their platform.
@gashawkio - Announced their support for Optimism, Base and Sepolia so you can now enjoy fast, cheap and efficient transactions on multiple chains.
@sherlockdefi - Announce preferred pricing with Base and will offer special discounts and audit grants for teams in the Base ecosystem.
@Superpositionso - The Superposition Testnet is now live with their first app, Longtail AMM, built using Stylus.
@Ronin_Network - Are using Polygon CDK to build a zk L2. In the near future, Ronin builders will be able to leverage the Polygon CDK to create their own zkEVM L2 chains on Ronin, and permissionlessly deploy their games.
@graphprotocol - Base and Scroll have completed the Chain Integration Process and devs building on either chain can now benefit from fast and reliable decentralized data powered by The Graph’s global network of Indexers.
@kravtrade - Have launched on Base. Users can now use altcoins to trade with their quanto perpetual protocol.
@Cookie3_com - Have integrated an AI data layer for projects on Polygon PoS to make data driven decisions.
@stryke_xyz - Is live on Base, bringing liquidation free leverage trading to the chain.
@credbullDeFi - Is now live on Arbitrum. Users can access the inCredbull platform — the licensed, decentralised private credit fund which deploys capital to real-world businesses.
@allo_xyz - Are joining the Superchain to bring instant global settlement for investing and trading assets to the Superchain.
@Camp_L2 - Is coming to the Superchain and contributing to the Optimism Collective.
Media - Twitter Spaces and Podcasts
@theindexshow - Catch the latest ep of The Index Podcast to deep dive into Web3, Ethereum scalability, and the impact of zero-knowledge technology with Brendan from Polygon.
@Optimism - Hosted a Space with Kroma to celebrate joining the Superchain.
@arbitrum - Hosted a Space to kick off their Stylus Blitz Hackathon.
@Optimism - Hosted the latest Superchain Demo Day, where they presented the Grants Tracker tool which helps builders keep track of grant opportunities across the Superchain & other Web3 ecosystems.
Events
@base - Will be hosting a number of Based community meetups happening around the world. Check their events calendar to see if they’ll be hosting a meetup in a city near you!
@arbitrum - Will be heading to Brussels for ETHCC. Check out their full agenda and hang out with the community from July 5-14 at a number of events.
@arbitrum - Join the Arbitrum team at GovHack Brussels for hands-on collaboration and crafting of governance proposals.
@0xPolygon - Are hosting an Agg Cave Co-Working from July 7-9 in Brussels.
@Starknet - The Starknet ecosystem will be out in full force during the first two weeks of July at ETHCC.
@CelestiaOrg - Will be hosting the Modular Summit from July 11-13th.
@Starknet - Starknet will be hosting a meetup in Tokyo with Topology and Starknet Asia, for a fresh edition of speakers. networking opportunities and more.
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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