Crypto exchange Coinbase (COIN) launched Base, a layer 2 network built using Optimism's OP Stack, providing easy and secure access to Ethereum, Optimism, Solana, and other blockchain ecosystems. "The Hash" panel discusses the launch in the latest move bringing a new wave of mainstream crypto adoption.

Feb 23, 2023

Finance

Collab.Land to Airdrop Token to Over 2M Wallets on Optimism

The automated management tool for on-chain asset verification and token gating is growing its ecosystem by establishing a decentralized autonomous organization governed by COLLAB.

By Sage D. YoungFeb 23, 2023

Arbitrum airdrop goes live. (Pexel/Pixabay)

Markets

Optimism Token Up 6.5% as Coinbase Builds Its Layer 2 on the Platform

The layer 2 network, called Base, won't have a native token.

By Oliver KnightFeb 23, 2023

Tech

War of Words Over zkEVMs Might Portend Long Struggle to Tech Maturity

As Polygon and Matter Labs race to bring their zkEVMs to market, both will need to make compromises in the name of security.

By Sam KesslerFeb 22, 2023

Tech

Arbitrum Surges Ahead as Ethereum’s Layer 2 Landscape Takes Shape

Layer 2 rollups now see more transaction volume than Ethereum’s main network.

By Sam KesslerFeb 15, 2023

Finance

OP Token Falls After Surprise Optimism Airdrop

The token’s value has fallen as more supply hits the market.

By Elizabeth NapolitanoFeb 9, 2023

ParaSwap is parachuting onto the Avalanche blockchain. (Tomas Sobek/Unsplash)

Tech

Options Automated Market Maker Lyra Deploys to Arbitrum Network

With the Newport upgrade, Lyra is now integrated with GMX perpetuals, allowing users to benefit from improved capital efficiency and user experience.

By Sage D. YoungFeb 3, 2023

Markets

OP Token Surges 25% as Optimism Foundation Proposes 'Bedrock' Upgrade

Layer 2 scaling system Optimism's governance token, OP, has chalked up a 200% rally in four weeks, outperforming market leaders bitcoin and ether by a big margin.

By Omkar GodboleFeb 2, 2023