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Polygon’s zkEVM Never Adopted Blobs, Now Running at a $1M+ Annual Loss: Researcher Claims

Polygon’s zero-knowledge chain, zkEVM, which was originally acquired through the $250 million purchase of Hermez in 2021, appears to have fallen flat. According to GrowThePie’s research lead, Lorenz Lehmann, Polygon…

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Redefining Privacy: Howard Wu on Aleo, Zero-Knowledge, and the Future of Blockchain Confidentiality

In this interview, Howard Wu, Founder of Aleo and CEO of Provable (an Aleo Labs company that focuses on developing products for compliant and confidential payments, as well as creating…

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Open Oracle Network DIA Launches Lumina to Bolster Web3 Data Infrastructure

DIA, an open oracle network, has launched a new oracle architecture called Lumina. The design aims to enhance trustless data infrastructure for Web3, offering improvements in scalability and decentralization. DIA…

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Up Network Unveils ‘Up Mobile’: A Web3 Smartphone Built on Facebook’s Move

Up Network has unveiled ‘Up Mobile,’ a smartphone that integrates artificial intelligence and blockchain technology. The device is built on Facebook’s Move programming language and aims to enhance user security…

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Transak and Privado ID Announce Partnership to Enhance Decentralized KYC Procedures

Crypto payments gateway solution Transak has teamed up with Privado ID to launch a new “Reusable KYC” service aimed at improving the decentralized identity verification process. This collaboration introduces a…

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Starkware Aims to Scale Bitcoin Using Zero-Knowledge Technology

Starkware, known for its work on Ethereum scaling solutions, announced plans to apply its zero-knowledge technology to Bitcoin. The initiative aims to enable mass-use of Bitcoin, targeting scalability that could…

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Zksnacks to Cease Coinjoin Transactions, Affecting Wasabi, Trezor and Btcpay

On Thursday, Zksnacks, the developer behind Wasabi Wallet, announced its decision to cease its coinjoin services following regulatory measures in the U.S. The company stated that the wallet will now…

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Zksnacks Bars US Users from Wasabi Wallet in Wake of Samourai Indictment

In a decisive move, Zksnacks announced on Saturday that it will block all U.S. residents and citizens from accessing its bitcoin mixer, Wasabi Wallet. This policy change comes as U.S.…

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Data Ownership Protocol (DOP) Partners With Bitcoin.com to Pioneer Data Sovereignty in Crypto

Integration Promises Enhanced Privacy for Bitcoin.com Wallet Users Bitcoin.com, a leading platform for cryptocurrency users, announces its strategic partnership with the Data Ownership Protocol (DOP) to empower users with unprecedented…

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