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27.07 / 21:19

Ethereum Twitter Adoption wallet Developers Scalability layer2 New Optimism wallet lets users receive crypto via Twitter login

A new wallet that has launched on Optimism (OP) allows users to generate an address without storing seed words, and the account can be saved using an ordinary Twitter login. Called “Beam wallet” the application runs in a browser window and requires no downloads, according to a July 27 announcement from its developer. It also allows users to send transactions on Optimism without owning Ether (ETH).

26.07 / 21:57

event Blockchain Ethereum Altcoin Developers ERC-20 inventor discusses origins, new blockchains, BRC-20 and more

In 2018, Ethereum lead developer Fabian Vogelsteller contacted the community for a new standard for smart contracts he created alongside co-founder Vitalik Buterin. Dubbed ERC-20, Vogelsteller, at the time, only wished for input regarding the novel idea. Little did he know that ERC-20 would ignite a wave of initial coin offerings (ICOs) shortly after its inception to become the industry gold standard for issuing tokens on the Ethereum blockchain.

24.07 / 22:07

Ethereum defi Hackers hacks Developers Scams Cross-Chain Standard Exploit Connext, Alchemix launch cross-chain token standard to reduce bridge exploit losses

The Connext cross-chain bridging protocol has announced a new token standard to reduce losses from bridge hacks. According to a July 24 announcement, the new “xERC-20” standard allows token issuers to maintain a list of official bridges and control how many tokens can be minted by each.

21.07 / 20:13

business Developers Bitcoin Core Bitcoin rights UK court grants appeal from Craig Wright in Bitcoin rights lawsuit

A British court granted an appeal on July 20 that gave Craig Wright the right to argue in a litigation that the Bitcoin file format is well-defined enough to qualify for copyright protection.

20.07 / 15:23

Blockchain Technology Adoption Developers data Tech Coding 7 most in-demand programming languages to learn

In the ever-evolving landscape of technology, programming languages play a crucial role in shaping the digital world. Aspiring developers and seasoned professionals alike are constantly seeking programming languages that offer both versatility and high demand in the job market.

10.07 / 19:57

Blockchain Ethereum Stablecoin defi Developers Tokens Standard Multichain Connext founder proposes 'Sovereign Bridged Token' standard after Multichain incident

An Ethereum Improvement Proposal (EIP) made on July 7 seeks to standardize how tokens are bridged between networks. The “Sovereign Bridged Token” standard, or EIP-7281, allows token issuers to create canonical bridges across multiple networks.

10.07 / 15:25

Blockchain Adoption Developers Job 48% fewer new crypto coders last year - developer report

The number of new developers entering the cryptocurrency sector has dropped by nearly 50 percent over the past year, according to research from Electric Capital’s Developer Report.

07.07 / 21:19

Blockchain Ethereum Developers layer2 Testnet open Open-source advocates launch OP Stack testnet to fund public goods

Layer-2 blockchain Public Goods Network launched a testnet on July 7, promising to spend “the vast majority of net sequencer fees” on public goods instead of paying them out to the development team or token holders, according to an announcement from the network’s developers. In economics, a “public good” is a good that cannot be produced for profit because it is difficult to exclude non-payers from its consumption.

06.07 / 22:49

Developers Court Open Source Bitcoin Bitcoin developers UK Law Commission report challenges Craig Wright’s suit against Bitcoin developers

A recent report released by the United Kingdom’s Law Commission could weaken a central argument brought by Craig Wright in his controversial lawsuit against 12 Bitcoin core developers, argues the Bitcoin Legal Defense Fund (BLDF).

04.07 / 15:33

Technology Adoption Developers Tech Job 5 talent marketplaces to hire developers

Businesses across industries rely on competent developers to construct and maintain their technology infrastructure in today’s fast-paced digital landscape. However, finding and recruiting the best developers can be difficult. The role of talent marketplaces is to provide platforms that link companies with a pool of qualified developers.

30.06 / 01:35

business Blockchain Adoption coinbase Developers security BaSe network Coinbase layer-2 network Base closes in on mainnet launch

Base, a new layer 2 application-focused protocol by Coinbase has just one criteria left to fulfil before being ready for mainnet launch.

16.06 / 03:24

business Developers Donations Jack Dorsey’s relief fund pledges $5M donation to Bitcoin-focused nonprofit

Brink, a nonprofit organization aimed at supporting Bitcoin developers, has announced a $5 million donation from Block CEO Jack Dorsey and his Start Small funding group.

06.06 / 22:03

Blockchain Ethereum Adoption coinbase Developers Web3 layer2 Optimism successfully completes ‘Bedrock’ hard fork, reducing deposit times, layer-1 fees

The Optimism network concluded its “Bedrock” upgrade on June 7, reducing deposit times, lowering layer-1 fees and enacting additional security features, according to an announcement from network developer OP Labs. The upgrade is part of a series of reforms the developer says will help create a “Superchain” of scaleable Web3 networks based on Optimism’s OP Stack software.

31.05 / 19:35

Ethereum defi Developers fantom gas fees Fantom starts paying developers to generate gas fees

A new program from the Fantom Opera network (FTM) team will pay developers for the gas fees they generate from users, according to a May 31 announcement. Specifically, the “Gas Monetization Program” will pay eligible developers 15% of the total gas fees their apps generate.

15.04 / 06:17

Blockchain Ethereum Developers security Test Mainnet testing BlockSec launches collaborative testing toolkit for private forked chains

Blockchain security tech firm BlockSec has launched a new toolkit that enables collaborative testing on private chains “forked from arbitrary (transaction) positions” and block numbers on the Ethereum mainnet.

13.04 / 14:11

Technology Adoption Developers Cybersecurity security Software NOT 5 high-paying IT jobs that do not require a degree

There are various factors behind the trend of high-paying IT jobs not requiring a degree, such as the industry’s focus on practical skills and experience, and the significant demand for talent in the field. Employers often value candidates who can demonstrate their skills through real-world projects and specialized certifications, rather than solely relying on formal education.

04.04 / 18:09

business Blockchain Technology Developers Web3 Decentralization Dapps Google Cloud Support Celo Foundation and Google Cloud partner to support sustainable Web3 startups

The Celo Foundation has partnered with Google Cloud to support mission-aligned projects in Celo's blockchain ecosystem and advance the early adoption of Google Cloud services. The collaboration is set to allow founders building on Celo to access credits for Google Cloud and Firebase usage, thereby enhancing Celo's mobile-first infrastructure and decentralized applications (Dapps).

04.04 / 10:17

Adoption NFT Developers Cointelegraph Startups Cointelegraph Accelerator and bitsCrunch Startup Program join to aid NFT projects

As nonfungible token (NFT) trading volumes begin to pick up again in Q1 2023 and marketplaces battle it out for a piece of the pie, more projects are coming into the space to assist market actors with infrastructure and analytical tools. And with evidence of wash trading and other abuse by bad actors becoming apparent, there is a demand for forensic tools to aid traders and investors in making informed, financially secure decisions.

28.03 / 07:59

Blockchain defi Developers THORChain reports vulnerability THORChain mainnet halted amid new vulnerability reports

Cross-chain liquidity protocol THORChain has paused its network due to new claims of a potential network vulnerability.

17.03 / 11:09

Developers copyrights Lightning Network Court Bitcoin Lightning Labs and Tari agree to convert restraining order in trademark suit

Bitcoin (BTC) software firm Lightning Labs and blockchain startup Tari Labs have agreed to convert a court-ordered temporary restraining order that halts the development of Lightning's Taro protocol.

16.03 / 15:11

Blockchain Ethereum Adoption Developers Web3 Dapps Web3 needs its ‘WordPress moment’ to speed up positive disruption

Blockchain development has come a long way since the introduction of Bitcoin (BTC), the leading cryptocurrency and the first successful application of blockchain technology. The introduction of smart contracts by the Ethereum blockchain gave birth to potential use cases for blockchain both within and beyond the finance world.

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