Layer 2 Weekly Roundup #75
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
@zksync - Unveiled the Elastic Chain - an ever-expanding network of ZK rollups, secured by math and natively interoperable under a uniform, intuitive UX.
@Starknet - End of year is coming and with it Starknet v0.13.3 which includes three breaking changes; ERC-20 event structure changes, termination of RPC Versions >v0.7, and Wallet > DApp API changes.
@Optimism - Retro Funding 6: Optimism Governance sign up is now open. This Retro Funding round rewards contributions towards Optimism Governance across tooling, analytics, and leadership.
@powdr_labs - powdr labs is an independent organization focused on the next generation of ZK tooling, security, and applied research — supported by the Etheruem Foundation, Taiko, Scroll, and the Starknet Foundation.
@arbitrum - The Nominee Selection phase of the Security Council election process has concluded with 13 candidates having received enough votes to proceed to the next stage. Election process kicks off on Oct 13th, be sure to check out the nominees before placing your vote!
Ecosystem Highlights
@hyperlane - Is adding support for Starknet and the CairoVM. Devs and users will be able to leverage Hyperlane to bridge across 60+ chains directly to Starknet.
@AutomataNetwork - Is joining the Optimism Collective as an OP Stack Chain built on the Superchain. A feature-complete framework for Trusted Execution Environments (TEEs) is in place today to build decentralized Web3 systems based on secure hardware.
@DataLakeToken - Data Lake Chain Mainnet is live on Arbitrum Nova. This launch empowers researchers, devs, and institutions to build decentralized solutions that gives patients more control over their data while driving medical innovation.
@WorldMobileTeam - World Mobile has officially launched on Base. By connecting with Base, World Mobile is making it easier than ever for people everywhere to access decentralized connectivity.
@miracleplaygg - Miracle Play will officially integrate Arbitrum technology for the Arbitrum Planet launch on October 10th. With the Arbitrum Planet launch, users will be able to create clubs, earn rewards, and compete for top rankings.
@ionicmoney - Ionic is maximizing capital efficiency for all participants with new cbBTC and EURC markets now live. Gain instant access to the prices of underlying assets, and build your own DeFi strategies around them, by using other available markets on Ionic.
@Humanityprot - We’re one step closer to proof of humanity for the AggLayer ecosystem with Humanity Protocol’s testnet now live.
@KakarotZkEvm - Kakarot Testnet is moving to Starknet Sepolia in less than a week. This is a critical step on their journey to bring EVM support to Starknet L2, making it a MultiVM ZK-rollup.
@ramonrecuero - Introducing Musubi — Chainless Swaps. Swap assets across Ethereum with your fingerprint without leaving your Kinto-insured wallet.
@zerolendxyz - Is live on Base with Aerodrome LP positions as collateral.
@worldofdypians - Have fully integrated Base into the World of Dypions ecosystem, unlocking new features for players to explore the metaverse area, complete core quests and interact with advanced AI.
@okxweb3 - Introducing Eco Hub, your go-to source for the latest news, dApps, and campaigns from top blockchains all in one place.
Articles and Threads
@NTBro - Published a deep dive for CoinDesk on DePIN’s potential to reshape the digital landscape, redistributing control and value to end-users.
@MessariCrypto - Compiled a comprehensive report covering ZKsync’s rollup technology, the tech, governance, Elastic Chain, and more.
Media - Spaces and Podcasts
@arbitrum - Josef and Chris from Offchain Labs kicked off the first Stylus Pro builders session with a deep dive into the Rust SDK.
@gluk64 - Listen to Alex’s chat on why ZK is end game, ZKsync Lite, Era, and Elastic Chain, building real-world dapps that people need, and more.
@TheBlockPods - Were joined by Sandy from Scroll, to share some insight on fostering application-level innovation and building L2 ecosystems.
@Scroll_ZKP - Join Sandy from Scroll and Huma Finance to deep dive into the world of PayFi, stablecoins and emerging markets.
Events
@argentHQ - Argent are bringing together the brightest minds in account abstraction, with Abstract happening on November 11th at Devcon!
@Starknet - Stark Space, a place to recharge and reimagine the web during Devcon is coming to Bangkok!
@base - Base Around the World is kicking off in LatAm, Africa, India and Southeast Asia with Hack Days in Buenos Aires and Mexico City.
@arbitrum - Is heading to Indonesia and Vietnam for ArbiLink — a full-day event featuring a code-along for developers of all skill levels, thought provoking talks on Ethereum and Web3, and networking opportunities.
@BTC_On_Base - Immerse yourself in a day of healing, inspiration, and onchain innovation at the Base Community Meetup in Los Angeles on October 13th.
@_HerDAO - Are working with Base to onboard 100 women developers onchain for Devcon and the Base Around the World Buildathons.
@StackUpHQ - The Arbitrum Builders Bounty Challenge is officially live! Build and showcase your dApp for a chance to win your share of the $10,000 grant.
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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