NEAR Protocol has achieved one big milestone, with 46 million monthly active users (MAUs) in May of 2025. This has been a massive milestone, and NEAR has become the second-largest Layer 1 blockchain, after Solana. The protocol has experienced high user activity that has surpassed some of the largest blockchain brands, such as Ethereum and […]
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SUI Rebounds to $1.6B TVL: Is It the Next Layer 1 Leader?
SUI recently overcame major FUD caused by the Cetus exploit and has been recovering well since then. The total amount locked into the network (TVL) has gone up by $300 million, taking it back to $1.76 billion. The fast improvement demonstrates that individuals and investors are once more trusting of the platform. It also points […]
Ethereum Vs. Competitors: Can Ethereum Survive the Growing Threat?
Ethereum is experiencing uncertainty regarding the platform’s future to the extent that some analysts appear to consider it the worst performer of the current cycle. While ETH remains the market leader in the space, there are doubts if the hype has lasting potential in it. Although trading between $6,000 and $8,000 is the long-term goal […]
How Ethereum’s Vitalik’s 10x L1 Gas Scaling Will Change the Network Forever
Key Takeaways: Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has released a comprehensive article addressing the significance of scaling Ethereum’s L1 gas limit by approximately 10x. While L2 solutions dominate Ethereum’s roadmap, Vitalik argues that enhancing L1 scalability will be crucial in ensuring cost-efficiency, censorship resistance, and smooth operations for several use cases. Highlighting recent gas limit increases […]
Ethereum’s L1 and L2 Success: Bitcoin and Solana Race to Catch Up
Ryan Berckmans highlighted a crucial trend in the blockchain world. Bitcoin and Solana now try to imitate Ethereum’s model for scalability and decentralisation. As Berckmans noted, the transition is taking place as Bitcoin and Solana try to position themselves as more like Ethereum. This pioneering blockchain project has also adopted the Layer 2 (L2) solutions […]