Layer 2 Weekly Roundup #84
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.
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Protocol Updates
@Starknet - Starknet is making significant progress toward the full decentralization with STRK Staking Phase 2. Starting Q2 2025, validators will take on an active role (block attestation) to evaluate their liveness metrics before assuming a formal role in the consensus by the EOY.
@Scroll_ZKP - Chainlink’s low-latency market data is live on Scroll. Scroll developers can leverage Chainlink’s battle-tested DeFi oracle infrastructure to build a new generation of high-throughput DeFi markets with faster transaction settlement, reduced fees, and advanced blockchain functionality.
@Uniswap - Uniswap v4 has arrived on Ethereum, Polygon, Arbitrum, OP Mainnet, Base, BNB Chain, Blast, World Chain, Avalanche, and Zora Network. Users can LP on v4 through the Uniswap web app with swapping to roll out over the coming days on web and wallet as liquidity migrates to v4.
@UniswapFND - In pursuit of self-sustaining governance systems, Uniswap Foundation have team up with Optimism Governance to launch Futarchy Implementations through a joint grant to Butter.
@taikoxyz - On February 1st, at 2:00 AM UTC, Taiko will upgrade the Taiko client on the Hekla testnet to version 0.43.1. If you are a node runner, don't forget to to get prepared.
@fuel_network - Fuel’s Phase 2 Genesis Drop is live. Starting today and continuing until March 2, 2025, you can check your eligibility, claim and stake.
Ecosystem Highlights
@AbstractChain - Abstract Mainnet is live. Abstract leverages ZKsync and its ZK Stack to deliver fast, secure, and user-friendly blockchain experiences.
@OnchainKit - Introducing Fund Card — the fastest way to add one-click crypto purchases to your app.
@krakenfx - You can bridge to Ink using Kraken. Use Swaps to get onchain seamlessly — no long waits, no hassle, no fees.
@EulerFinance - Euler is live on Swellchain, enabling lending markets optimised for LRTs. The first market on Swell supports all the major LRTs, including WETH, ezETH, weETH, rsETH, rswETH, wstETH, swETH, pzETH.
@areta_io - Applications are officially open for RPC providers to become whitelisted sellers in the RPC Marketplace for Arbitrum DAO.
@GenLayer - Introducing the GenLayer Chain, powered by ZKsync. This integration unlocks the next generation of AI-powered decentralized applications.
@MorphoLabs - Morpho contracts are now deployed on Polygon PoS, World Chain, Ink, Arbitrum, Scroll, Fraxtal, and OP Mainnet.
@bunni_xyz - Bunni v2 is live on Ethereum Mainnet, Base and Arbitrum. Bunni v2 offers programmable liquidity features that help LPs build yield-maximized, dynamic, and automated liquidity pools.
@routescan_io - Ink mainnet is live on Routescan. Track transactions, visualize metrics, real-time data and powerful tools all in one place.
@Securitize - Securitize have deployed Wormhole as their primary interoperability solution, unlocking seamless, secure transfers of tokenized funds across Ethereum, Arbitrum, Avax, Optimism, and Polygon.
@Tenderlyapp - Tenderly’s full-stack infrastructure is now live on Scroll.
@flaunchgg - Flaunch is now live on Base. Buy, sell and launch memes with 100% of trading fees go to creators and buybacks, powered by Uniswap V4.
@gelatonetwork - Eliza is now live on Ink thanks to Gelato. With @ElizaOS_ai and Gelato Relay plugin, your AI agents can send transactions across 40+ EVM chains.
@CryptexFinance - Cryptex have successfully indexed all onchain market data and made it accessible, composable, and permissionless for developers and users worldwide.
@KakarotZkEvm - Kakarot ZK-EVM introduces their ZK Prover Input Generator — ZK-PIG — a tool that enables real-time block proving and helps any EVM chain become ZK-ready.
@variational_io - Omni Mainnet Private Beta is live on Arbitrum with zero fees.
@wasabi_protocol - Wasabi, the CultureFi DEX for communities to trade and stake majors, AI tokens and more, is now Based.
@QuillFi - Quill Finance is live on Scroll. You can now use ETH, wstETH, weETH and SCR as collateral, borrow USDQ, and earn yield from Stability Pools.
@StorkOracle - Stork is now live on Scroll, offering Scroll developers access to over 330 ultra-low-latency price feeds with sub-10ms latency.
@xPortalApp - Base is now available to everyone on xPortal. Buy, transfer, swap, spend and dive into onchain apps — all faster and smoother than ever before.
@AskVenice - Venice just launched a platform on Bast that lets anyone chat, and code with top LLMs — and with access to API access, AI agents can tap in too.
@gizatechxyz - ARMA is now Based. Autonomous DeFi strategist operating on Base protocols simultaneously, around the clock.
@0xCapx - Capx has joined Arbitrum AI Atlas. Explore Capx AI, use Capx SuperApp, and win rewards—powered by Layer3.
@gitcoinpassport - Gitcoin Passport users can now mint their Unique Humanity Score and Stamps on Base.
@CamelotDEX - The Integral protocol has launched on Arbitrum. Powered by @CryptoAlgebra and @CamelotDEX, Integral offers a range of new features to it's AMM architecture, starting with the ability to create custom pool versions.
@RariChain - RARI Chain is live on Espresso Network, providing users with faster, more secure transaction confirmations and laying the groundwork for the next wave of innovative, cross-chain NFT experiences.
@pktcash - PKT DNS is live on Base. Packet introduces the first decentralized DNS system with no privacy fees, no renewal fees and which requires no special software for access.
@LucidLabsFi - Lucid is live on Linea. The Lucid has set out to enhance Ethereum's UX by connecting DeFi ecosystems across many different L2 protocols. The goal is to abstract fragmentation away, and create a more seamless onchain experience for everyone.
@terrace_fi - Terrace now supports Arbitrum. Anyone can now use Terrance's all-in-one trading terminal and portfolio management system for their DeFi needs.
@hashnetwork_eth - Introducing Hash Network, a Layer 3 Arbitrum Orbit Chain bringing provenance onchain to support content authenticity.
@sparkpointio - SparkAgent AI Launchpad Alpha Testnet is live on Arbitrum. Create, co-own, and command your own AI agents with their no-code platform.
Articles and Threads
@rudolf6_ - Dive into the highlights from the L2 Interop Working Group call. During this call, L2 teams gathered to discuss their plans to execute on Ethereum's short-term interoperability roadmap over the next 3-6 months.
@Delphi_Digital - Delphi Digital’s latest report covers the ZKsync’s Elastic Network including ZK Chains features, cutting-edge tech stack, and more.
@odin_free - br0th3r 0d1n from StarkWare explores why more users on Starknet equals cheaper fees for everyone.
@Scroll_ZKP - In this blog post, Scroll dive into how decentralized stablecoins work — specifically those using over-collateralization mechanisms like Quill’s stablecoin model.
@gelatonetwork - Introducing Gelato Oracles, now available on hundreds of rollups. Gelato Oracles automatically deliver 2,000+ @StorkOracle price feeds to 100+ chains like @inkonchain, @LiskHQ, @real_rwa & more.
@scrollresearch - Explore Mesh vs Hub models for rollup interoperability.
@gwyneth_taiko - What can generalized L1<>L2 synchronous composability look like and what part does Gwyneth play in it? Dive into GLUE, a new design currently in progress at Taiko Gwyneth.
@taikoxyz - Taiko Co-Founder @Brechtpd deep dives into what to expect from Taiko in 2025 — the year of Based rollups.
Media - Spaces and Podcasts
@base - @iampaulgrewal and @jessepollak break down the current crypto regulatory landscape, and what it means for Base.
@0xPolygon - Polygon recently held the first session in their AggLayer Educational Series: What is Settlement in the Era of Interoperability?
@hughescoin - Devs, it’s time to level up your Coinbase Developer Paymaster skills in the brand-new Paymaster Series.
@Scroll_ZKP - @razacodes and @_emjlin welcome special guests to celebrate the start of their 6-week ‘Scroll Open’ building journey.
@0xPolygon - Join Polygon, @ai16zdao, @MessariCrypto, @iotex_io and @nubilanetwork for a deep dive into DePIN, including use case for apps, tokenomics and incentives, and DePIN/AI grants for Polygon builders.
@QuillFi - QuillFi were joined by the teams from Liquity and Scroll to celebrate their launch, and discuss BOLD incentives, stablecoins, and zkEVM magic.
@RaylsLabs - Explore how Arbitrum Orbit technology is powering the Rayls Public Chain, enhancing scalability, privacy, and financial industry adoption.
@zksync - ZKsync went live with @kstellana and @TziokasV to discuss @GenLayer's upcoming ZK Chain and how it unlocks the next gen of AI dApps.
Events
@Zk_Hub_Global - HouseofZK will be hosting the biggest ZK-focused event at ETH Denver — from Feb 28 to March 1.
@0xPolygon - Gitcoin is unleashing the ultimate AI memecoin battle royale for the Polygon Community Grants Program with 2.7M POL to be distributed to teams innovating with AI memecoins.
@zksync - Get in early and RSVP to the Elastic House — a 2 day mini event for the Elastic Network at ETH Denver from Feb 28th to March 1st.
@Starknet - Starknet will be hosting a Community Meetup on the 4th of February in Porto, Portugal. Join them for three hours of learning, vibing, and networking with the StarkWare and Starknet ecosystem teams and community members.
@StarkWareLtd - StarkWare will be hosting a number of workshops for the SW x RW AI Agent Hackathon.
@inkonchain - Join House of Ink at ETH Denver — a 5-day Hacker House for interactive workshops, tooling overviews, and networking with industry leaders.
Metrics and Stats
Sum of all value locked in the L2 ecosystem.
Tracks user operations of Rollups on Ethereum, including regular transactions and actions bundled into a single transaction.
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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