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ERC-20
The Protocol: Bitcoin's OP_CAT, Fake Ethereum Tokens, Starknet's Airdrop
CoinDesk's Jamie Crawley takes a look at the suddenly-high-profile proposal to revive Bitcoin's historic "OP_CAT" function as a way of enabling more development on the oldest blockchain. PLUS: the unofficial "ERC-404" tokens driving up fees on Ethereum and highlights from our Protocol Village column over the past week.
Lukso Blockchain Releases Universal Profiles on Mainnet
The feature went live on main network blockchain two months after it was released on testnet.
Inventor of Ethereum’s ERC-20 Token Standard Plans New Blockchain ‘LUKSO’ for Creative Types
Fabian Vogelsteller is launching his new project, a layer 1 blockchain “LUKSO,” and validators will be able to join the network through the Genesis Validator Smart Contract Deposit.
Stanford Proposal for Reversible Ethereum Transactions Divides Crypto Community
Can Ethereum ward off hacks and exploits without compromising on its commitment to decentralization?
Friends With Benefits DAO Mayor on the Future of Social Networks
Alex Zhang, mayor of Friends With Benefits DAO, a social club where owners of the Friends With Benefits (FWB) token can meet to network and collaborate on individual projects, talks leadership in DAOs, ERC-20s and Soho House.
DESK Is Back: CoinDesk Relaunches Social Token Into the Wild
After beta testing it last year, we’re rolling out DESK as an integral part of the experience at Consensus 2022 – and beyond.
Coinbase’s New Listings, Robinhood Adds SHIB, SOL, And More
Coinbase has announced an extensive list of ERC-20 tokens that will be added to the crypto exchange’s offerings, and Robinhood will now include shiba inu, Solana, MATIC, and Compound tokens.
WBTC Growth Shows Ethereum Users Appreciate the Exposure to Bitcoin
The growth of wrapped BTC hit an all-time high in January before backtracking slightly this month. WBTC is essentially a receipt token for Bitcoin in the form of an Ethereum-based token, called ERC-20. Chart of the Day shows that users of Ethereum appreciate exposure to bitcoin. Christine Lee explains the data on “All About ETH.”
Coinbase Close to Listing Solana Ecosystem Tokens, Sources Say
According to four CoinDesk sources familiar with the plans, Coinbase is readying withdrawals of SPL, or “Solana Program Library,” tokens comparable to Ethereum’s ERC-20. “The Hash” panel discusses the major development in Coinbase’s token onboarding strategy and what this could indicate about the state of crypto exchanges.
Dfinity Founder on Internet Computer Opening Ethereum Bridge
Terabethia, a new cross-blockchain bridge connecting the Ethereum network with Dfinity’s Internet Computer, will allow ERC-20 tokens to exist natively on Dfinity’s network. This comes as tokens of Internet Computer (ICP) fell 97% since their issuance in May. Dfinity founder and chief scientist Dominic Williams shares insights into the bridge and its significance in the world of DeFi.
