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Airdrop Blast, a FDV of over $2 billion: Discover how to claim your tokens
Blast has launched an airdrop distributing 17% of its BLAST tokens to early users of the protocol, with an initial FDV of over $2 billion.
The token started at $0.03 before dropping to $0.02. With a TVL of $1.62 billion, Blast is the second-largest layer 2 network after Arbitrum.
To claim your BLAST tokens, go to the official Blast.io website and click on “Claim Phase 1 Airdrop.” Then, connect your wallet (currently only MetaMask and WalletConnect are available).
Solana unveils Actions and Blinks for conducting transactions on any website
Solana has unveiled the “Actions” and “Blinks” features, allowing for crypto transactions through shareable links on any website, social media, or QR codes, thereby improving interoperability and user experience.
These features simplify on-chain interactions without changing pages or networks.
The initial implementation includes approved partners like Jupiter, Meteora, Sanctum, Helium, Backpack, and Phantom to ensure transaction security.
Users can buy NFTs, tip, receive money, vote, stake, and trade directly from their feed on X (formerly Twitter).
ZKsync unveils “Elastic Chain” architecture as part of its roadmap
ZKsync has announced the introduction of the “Elastic Chain” architecture in its v3.0 roadmap, marking a transition towards an interoperable ecosystem of ZK chains.
The v24 update, key to this transformation, unifies multiple ZK chains to provide a seamless user experience without the need to switch between networks.
The network starts with ZKsync Era, the project’s flagship rollup, serving as the base layer of the elastic chain ecosystem.
Ultimately, more than 20 chains are expected to be operational on the mainnet by the end of 2024, developed with the ZK Stack software kit. Included among the projects are Lens Protocol, GRVT, QuarkID, PlayFi, Cronos zkEVM, Nodle, and others.
Tezos unveils roadmap for 2026 with Tezos X
Tezos has unveiled “Tezos X,” a set of technological upgrades aimed at improving the performance and interoperability of the blockchain.
The roadmap extends until 2026 and includes the creation of a separate “canonical rollup” for transaction execution, allowing for atomic transactions between smart contracts written in different languages. The Tezos mainnet will serve as the base layer for consensus and settlement.
This ambitious plan, inspired by Ethereum’s scaling efforts, aims to modernize Tezos by introducing Smart Rollups and a dedicated data availability layer, positioning Tezos as a key player in the smart contracts and modular blockchains space.
MegaETH receives support from Vitalik, Cobie, Joseph Lubin
MegaLabs has raised $20 million to develop MegaETH, a real-time blockchain, with the support of Vitalik Buterin, Joseph Lubin, Cobie, and other influential figures.
MegaETH aims to process 100,000 transactions per second with millisecond responsiveness through a heterogeneous architecture and a hyper-optimized EVM.
Inspired by Vitalik Buterin’s 2021 blog post, MegaETH positions itself as an innovative solution for Ethereum scaling. The funding, led by Dragonfly Capital, will enable the launch of a testnet in the coming months, marking a crucial step in improving transactional performance on Ethereum.
Kraken founder Jesse Powell donates $1 million in ETH to Donald Trump
Jesse Powell, co-founder of Kraken, has donated $1 million in ETH to Donald Trump’s 2024 presidential campaign, criticizing the Biden administration for its anti-crypto policies.
Powell accuses figures like Elizabeth Warren and Gary Gensler of harming the competitiveness of the United States in the cryptocurrency sector.
This donation supports Trump’s pro-crypto policies, contrasting with current regulatory approaches. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has also joined the conversation, promising to free Ross Ulbricht if elected.
News in brief
- WikiLeaks: Julian Assange is finally free after a plea deal with the DOJ
- Bitcoin: BTC will reach a price of $10 million, according to Michael Saylor of MicroStrategy
- A Bitcoin whale pays Julian Assange’s $500,000 debts with a donation of 8 BTC
