Author: Jeremy Ryan

BNB Smart Chain, largely identified as BSC, processed 32 million transactions. This has set a new record not just for the BNB Smart Chain but also for the industry. It has been defined as a benchmark in terms of processing the best daily transactions. The figure is way more than its previous ATH number of transactions. The traffic was recorded between 2:00 am and 5:30 am UTC. The 3.5 hours of traffic on the network has proved how resilient the chain is and how well it has been crafted to handle the workload. It was a real-time stress test with…

Binance’s layer-1 blockchain protocol BNB Chain has released the technology roadmap for the BNB Greenfield decentralized storage network. As an innovation designed to drive the next wave of adoption in the network, the BNB Greenfield tech roadmap hinges on 3 unique themes, including high performance, “simplified development experience” and transformation into a “multichain platform.” While the initial design of the BNB Chain is revolutionary, BNB Greenfield will build on this milestone by elevating the experiences of developers and users in Web2 and Web3. BNB Greenfield: Mission to Achieve Mass Adoption Though the revolutionary nature of blockchain systems is recognized by…

Key highlights: AltLayer lets anyone launch their own customized “verse” – that’s blockchain gaming speak for a dedicated community – on the Oasys network with literally just one click. No coding experience is necessary. Not only do you get your very own scalable verse up and running in minutes, but thanks to AltLayer’s connections across networks like Polygon and Arbitrum, your verse has the freedom to mingle with others. That means seamless transport of items, currencies, and player data between verses. Oasys has announced a strategic partnership with decentralized infrastructure provider AltLayer to simplify blockchain game development and deployment on…

Leading player in the Japanese web3 ecosystem, Astar Network, has announced an NFT campaign called “Astar zkEVM Powered by Polygon” for the Ethereum Layer 2 mainnet release. For initiatives and businesses with similar goals, this offers exceptional opportunities for partnership. Campaign Synopsis: The campaign commemorates the mainnet launch of Astar zkEVM, which is slated for Q1 2024. By accomplishing numerous on-chain and off-chain tasks, users will be able to explore onboarded projects and learn more about the Astar zkEVM ecosystem. After finishing, users will have access to exclusive NFTs created by participating projects and Astar Network. These projects include leading…

Daiwa Securities and Progmat collaborate to innovate bond issuance, using R3’s Corda blockchain technology. Daiwa’s alliance with Progmat paves the way for tokenization in financial markets, hoping to attract firms such as Nomura. In a significant step toward modernizing the bond market, Daiwa Securities has joined forces with Progmat, a tokenization platform powered by MUFG, to develop a comprehensive solution for issuing tokenized bonds. This project, which also involves the participation of SBI R3, represents a remarkable breakthrough in the application of blockchain technology in the financial sector. Daiwa has developed a solution for pre-issuance bond trading using R3’s Corda…

In an exciting development within the Viction ecosystem, the Arken Bridge is set to revolutionize cross-chain connectivity on Viction. This unique coalition with Arken Finance reduces barriers between Viction (VIC), BNB Chain, and Arbitrum. It makes the decentralized finance (DeFi) market more connected and accessible. Arken Bridge Enhances Viction’s Asset Transfer Capabilities Blockchain fragmentation, when independent networks operate in isolation, delays decentralized finance (DeFi) growth. The Arken Bridge solves this problem by providing a decentralized, safe, and easy way to move assets between Viction, BNB Chain, and Arbitrum. This significant breakthrough opens up many possibilities for Viction users. The Arken…

My Neighbor Alice, a long-running blockchain game launched in 2021, has migrated from BNB Chain to the new Chromia network in the run-up to Chromia’s mainnet launch. Developed by Antler Interactive, My Neighbor Alice is a fully on-chain game in the spirit of big Web2 hits like Animal Crossing and Minecraft, letting players do things like farm, fish, and socialize in a colorful environment. The game has an ALICE token minted on Ethereum, as well as NFT land plots on BNB Chain (formerly Binance Smart Chain). Coinciding with today’s in-game launch of the Season 4 content package, the developers have…

Cross-chain liquidity provider Pike Finance has announced the launch of its testnet on Ethereum and its layer-2 solutions. In an X thread on Dec. 11, 2023, Pike said blockchain developers can now experiment with the protocol’s cross-chain functions using a testnet available on Ethereum as well as Goerli’s versions on Optimism, Arbitrum and Base. While no timetable is in place, Pike said other networks such as Solana, Monad and Fraxchain are also expected to be supported by the protocol. The @PikeFinance Testnet is live!Pike is a Universal Liquidity Protocol powered by @wormholecrypto’s cross-chain message passing protocol & @circle’s Cross-Chain Transfer…

Blockchain technology will be used to verify the real-name identities of China’s 1.4 billion people, according to an announcement from the Blockchain-based Service Network (BSN), China’s national-level blockchain initiative – a move likely to spark concern among data-privacy advocates. China’s Ministry of Public Security spearheaded the initiative, called RealDID, with help from BSN. The RealDID service launch will enable users to register and log in to websites anonymously using DID addresses and private keys, ensuring that business data and transactions remain disconnected from personal information. China’s top six social media platforms, including WeChat, Sina Weibo, Douyin, Kuaishou, Bilibili, and Xiaohongshu,…

In a recent development that took gamers and developers by surprise, Gods Unchained was quietly pulled from the Epic Games Store after it was re-rated by the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB), receiving an “Adults Only” (AO) tag—an uncommon move for widely accessible games.Resetting The ScoreGods Unchained initially launched on Epic’s store, garnering a wide audience for its engaging gameplay. However, an unexpected reevaluation from the ESRB has led to its untimely removal. The reason? A newly assigned AO rating, reserved for games apt for individuals above 18 years of age. The assignment of this rating resulted in an immediate delisting…