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Polygon Adds Mento Protocol to Expand On-Chain FX for Stablecoins
Polygon's integration of Mento Protocol introduces on-chain foreign exchange for stablecoins beyond the U.S. dollar, enabling direct swaps between dollar and euro stablecoins and supporting cross-border payments and enterprise settlements
Ether.fi Expands DeFi App With Stock Trading and Multi-Currency Accounts
Ether.fi's latest upgrade transforms its self-custody app into a full-featured neobank, adding tokenized stock trading, Aave-powered portfolio loans, and fiat accounts in over 30 currencies-all while keeping user control over private keys
Linea vs Arbitrum vs Optimism for Ethereum Scaling
Linea settles with zk proofs and ETH-only gas, while Arbitrum and Optimism use fraud challenges and roughly seven-day official bridges, shaping DeFi depth, Superchain tools, and withdrawal risk for U.S. users
Linea zkEVM Explained: ETH Gas and LINEA Dual Burns
Linea is a Consensys-backed zkEVM Layer 2 that settles on Ethereum with ETH gas while LINEA funds ecosystem incentives and dual burns of ETH and LINEA from surplus network fees
How to Bridge Crypto Assets to Linea Safely
Moving assets to Linea needs wallet prep, the official bridge, and a Lineascan balance check. Most transfers finish in about 5 to 15 minutes for beginners and intermediate users who keep ETH for gas
Ethereum at 11 Faces Fee Pressure as Stablecoin Use Surges
Ethereum now hosts nearly $149 billion in stablecoins and $15.5 billion in tokenized assets, but falling mainnet revenue and shifting value capture raise new questions for ETH holders and developers
How to Choose Between Caldera, AltLayer, and Conduit for Rollups
Caldera, AltLayer, and Conduit each offer distinct approaches to Rollup-as-a-Service, with differences in interoperability, scalability, and hosting that can impact developers and projects seeking custom blockchain solutions
How to Launch a Custom Rollup on Caldera: Key Steps and Risks
Deploying a custom rollup on Caldera requires careful setup of framework, gas token, and network identifiers. U.S. developers and teams must weigh technical trade-offs, security risks, and operational requirements before going live
ADI Chain's $ADI Token Sets Fixed Supply and No Inflation Model
$ADI powers ADI Chain as its native gas, settlement, and staking token, with a fixed genesis supply and no inflationary issuance. Its allocation, vesting, and treasury-backed rewards shape incentives for users and institutions.
ADI Chain Targets Institutional Tokenization on Ethereum Layer 2
ADI Chain, a zkRollup Layer 2 on Ethereum, aims to provide banks, governments, and companies with compliant infrastructure for stablecoin payments and real-world asset tokenization, backed by major partners and a custom gas token.
How ADI Chain L3 Rollups Reshape Blockchain Compliance and Scalability
ADI Chain L3 rollups introduce a three-layer zero-knowledge architecture, enabling organizations to deploy isolated execution environments with customizable compliance rules while inheriting Ethereum-level security
Coinbase's Base Surpasses 100M AI Payments as Agentic Finance Grows
Coinbase's Base network has processed over 100 million AI-driven payments, highlighting the growing intersection of autonomous agents and blockchain infrastructure. The surge raises new questions about the future of programmable money and crypto payment rails.
How MANTA Tokenomics Shape Staking, Governance, and Network Roles
Manta Network's dual-chain tokenomics define how MANTA is used for staking, governance, and network security, with distinct roles on Atlantic and Pacific chains and annual inflation impacting rewards and supply