Author: Jeremy Ryan

Fulcrom Finance, a leading perpetual trading protocol on the Cronos blockchain, incubated by Cronos Labs, has made a significant move toward the future of decentralized finance. In a recent announcement, Fulcrom revealed a major multi-chain upgrade, expanding its platform to the zkSync Era layer-2 protocol. Within days of this expansion, Fulcrom Finance surged to become one of the most prominent decentralized applications on zkSync Era, boasting substantial Total Value Locked (TVL). Fulcrom Finance, which initially launched in February 2023, quickly established itself as the go-to perpetual exchange for professional traders on the Cronos blockchain. Its success has been attributed to…

In a significant move for Astar’s roadmap, SubQuery has announced its support for data indexing on Astar Network’s zkEVM testnet, known as zKatana. This initiative is set to enhance the experience of developers working on blockchain projects, advancing interoperability with Ethereum-based chains. SubQuery’s Advanced Data Indexing For zKatana’s Backend In a recent blog post, SubQuery announced a collaboration with Astar, focusing on the latter’s zkEVM testnet, zKatana. This partnership aims to revolutionize the experience for developers working on the blockchain network. zkEVM, or “zero-knowledge Ethereum Virtual Machine,” is a bit of a technical mouthful. In simple terms, it’s a way…

Expo 2025, one of the most anticipated events in the world, which is set to be held in April-October 2025 in Osaka, Japan, will issue its official non-fungible tokens on XRP Ledger. The expo’s official wallet will also be supported by Ripple’s major Asian partner. XRPL becomes official Expo 2025 Osaka NFT platform The upcoming global exhibition Expo 2025 in Osaka will release its official non-fungible tokens (NFTs) on the top of XRP Ledger. A hotly anticipated NFT collection called “Myakuun” will be minted for the millions of Expo 2025 visitors from all over the globe, Ripple’s VP Emi Yoshikawa…

Supra, a provider of decentralized oracle solutions, has announced a strategic partnership with Google Cloud. The partnership will enable Supra to leverage Google Cloud’s global network, data centers, and computing power to deliver high-quality data to its users and clients. By partnering with Google Cloud, Supra will be able to access Google Cloud’s premium APIs and data sources, such as Google Finance, Google Trends, Google Maps, and more. This will allow Supra to provide faster and more accurate price feeds for various assets and markets, such as cryptocurrencies, stocks, commodities, forex, etc. Supra will also leverage Google Cloud’s low-latency and…

Despite playing a pivotal role in the evolution of generative and dynamic art within the Web3 realm, Async Art has sadly revealed its decision to wind down operations. The company closes at this year’s end.Async Art’s CEO, Conlan Rios, shared the news about Async calling it quits through a series of tweets, expressing his gratitude for everyone who has been a part of its remarkable journey. Leaving on a positive note, he reaffirmed his continued enthusiasm for digital assets and the Web3 community’s creative pursuits:This has been an amazing journey thus far and I thank everyone who’s traveled with us.…

As part of its strategy to position itself at the forefront of the ZK Rollup-as-a-Service movement, Opside has announced that it’s taken the decision to rebrand itself as “Lumoz”, which is a play on the Latin word “Lumos”, meaning light or brightness. In a blog post on HackerNoon announcing the change, the Lumoz team explained that they have moved a long way from their initial focus on providing a platform for developers to build and run scalable ZK Rollup networks for their dApps. The project has since grown to encompass an entire ecosystem around Rollapp technology, adding numerous features to…

Have you heard about the new title making waves in the blockchain gaming scene over the past couple of months? “Pleasantly surprised” is an understatement when we saw how quickly Loaded Lions: Mane City garnered positive ratings and players from across the world.As a quick recap, this game allows players to unleash their inner tycoon and be rewarded for showcasing their entrepreneurial wits and skills.In the week following its release, the Loaded Lions: Mane City game swiftly rose to prominence, securing a position among the top five titles by volume, according to DappRadar. Furthermore, the game accrued an impressive player…

In a groundbreaking development, Manta Pacific has become the pioneer in utilizing CelestiaOrg’s innovative Blobstream technology, setting a new standard for Ethereum Virtual Machines (EVMs). This partnership marks the first instance of an EVM harnessing Blobstream, Celestia’s dedicated data availability (DA) solution, to facilitate a more efficient, trust-minimized ecosystem for Ethereum-based transactions. Manta Solves High Gas Fees And Limited Throughput Manta Network announced its strategic collaboration with Celestia, aiming to revolutionize the blockchain space by addressing some of the most pressing issues faced by Ethereum users today: high gas fees and limited throughput. The integration of Blobstream is particularly noteworthy…

Singapore-based Astar Network and Startale Labs have entered a memorandum of understanding with Japanese telecom firm KDDI to accelerate societal adoption of blockchain technology and innovate customer experiences in the “Web3 era.” The partnership will explore new business opportunities in token technology and applications of Astar Network’s Ethereum scaling solution, the Astar zero-knowledge Ethereum Virtual Machine (zkEVM) in KDDI’s “αU” market. KDDI’s “αU” includes Web3 services such as “αU market” and “αU wallet,” which allow clients to manage and trade digital assets. With over 50 million subscribers in Japan, KDDI is a telecommunications giant serving 60 cities and 100 locations…

Film3, a community of filmmakers and entertainment professionals who seek to leverage blockchain technology, will have a fresh spotlight this coming weekend at the second annual Film3 Summit in Los Angeles. The event, which is produced by “The Squad”—a core collective of Film3 enthusiasts founded by filmmaker Jordan Bayne—will take place from October 27-29 at the offices of Famecast in Santa Monica. The Squad champions the use of decentralized tools to create a more equitable, accessible, and financially viable framework for film production and distribution. The Film3 Summit will feature panels and fireside chats on various topics related to the…