Defi
Polyhedra breaks zkp record speed record with launch open-source ZK proof system, Expander, that’ll generate proofs nearly 2x faster than other alternatives while enhancing security and efficiency
EigenLayer to 100 more EIGEN to token holders
Aave labs unveils plans for Aave V4 roadmap with plans for improved support for $GHO, lower txn fees, etc
Osmosis is building a BTC L2
LayerZero takes first snapshot means more snapshots to come in future indicating airdrop szns and They say Sybillors should self-report for 15% or get nothing. And Merkly is blacklisted as Sybil
Binance invests in Movement labs
Zero1 to partner and work with Google web3 program. They’ll utilize Google Cloud Resources and their partner network to accelerate growth.
And also, $DeaI stakers point system for upcoming project launches on Zero1
Eigen airdrop in May 10. 45% to community (5% initial float, airdrop to LRTs in Szn1 phase 2), 60% to team/investors.
LRTs will get Eigen airdrop in szn 1 phase 2 of token drop
Injective burnt $314k worth of INJ
Paragraph raises $5M from Union Square Ventures and Coinbase Ventures. They also acquired Mirror
Friend airdropped, giving socialfi steam. Eyes now on @fantasy_top_
MilkyWay raises $5M ahead of token launch
Coinbase announce support for Lightning Network which will allow users to pay/send/transfer BTC faster and cheaper
Starting May 1, their Sunrise Upgrade Program backed by up to 4M GRT ($1.2M USD), will reward community-driven missions that promote data democratization through on-chain and off-chain activities.
Tether invests $200M to acquire stake in Blackrock Neurotech, a bio tech company
Mysten labs is collaborating with Google Cloud to scale and secure its chain
Clearpool is expanding to berachain
Avax Stripe will integrate Avalanche Core wallet to make it easier for users to add funds and purchase assets.
Drift protocol dropped eligibility checker
Ionet CEO tries to clear fud on number of GPU on platform saying the network had been attacked by airdrop farmers trying to spoof GPU availability
Etherfi integrates SSV DVT (Distributed Validator Technology)
Uniswap will allow users leverage Robinhood Connect to purchase coins with funds from their Robinhood accounts or a debit card, as well as via bank transfer
MicroStrategy to launch BTC decentralized ID solution called MicroStrategy Orange, which will store and call users’ personal information, using UTXO on BTC
Alchemy now supports zksync
AnimocaVentures plans a $10M fund with ApeCoin with AIP proposal announcement
RWA protocol Untangled Finance backed by Fasanara Capital opened its first private credit pool on the Celo with French fintech lender Karmen
Lukso, an EVM chain designed for the new creative economy $1M grant to cultivate a vibrant ecosystem of user-centric, social and creative projects built on Lukso
Build on Bitcoin, BOB, a BTC-EVM L2 launches mainnet
NFT
Moonbirds announce Moonbirds Universe. A new art direction with 3D animation which will allow holders to commercialize the asset
State of the Market
Hong Kong spot BTC/ETH ETF goes live. Asia’s first spot digital coin ETF
MicroStrategy buys 122 BTC
Australia ASX stock exchange could list approved batch of BTC ETF this year
Patrick McHenry, chairman of the House Financial Services, accused Gary Gensler of misleading congress on ETH
Jack Dorsey’s Block will invest 10% of its BTC profit to DCA BTC every month
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