Quick Take
World Chain goes live on mainnet.
Merkl proposes the ZKsync Ignite Program.
ethOS introduces the dGEN1 hardware device.
EIP-7742 is added to Pectra Devnet 5.
World Chain Goes Live On Mainnet
World Chain, an identity-focused L2 network built on the OP Stack, is now live on mainnet. World Chain gives priority block space to wallet addresses verified through World ID Proof of Personhood credentials. The network powers World Network, formerly known as Worldcoin, the digital identity protocol founded by OpenAI's Sam Altman. Infrastructure providers Alchemy, Uniswap, Dune, and Safe have rolled out support for the network. World Chain users can now swap and provide liquidity on Uniswap V2 and V3. World has a global user base of 10 million, with over 5 million users having verified their identities through the project’s iris-scanning Orb device.
ZKsync Ignite Program Proposal
Rewards platform Merkl published the first ZKsync governance proposal, seeking to allocate 300 million ZK tokens over nine months to incentivize DeFi liquidity on ZKsync Era. Called the ZKsync Ignite Program, the initiative aims to position ZKsync Era as a leading DeFi hub, boost total value locked (TVL), and enhance liquidity across Elastic Chains powered by ZKsync. The proposal requests a total of 325 million ZK tokens, with 25 million set aside for administrative expenses. Merkl plans to oversee the program’s operations, including website management, rewards distribution, and technical support. A DeFi Steering Committee (DSC) would oversee token allocations and evaluate the program’s performance. The proposal is open for community discussion ahead of an onchain vote in November 2024.
ethOS Introduces dGEN1 Hardware Device
ethOS, an Ethereum-native mobile operating system provider, unveiled dGEN1, a new hardware device that runs on ethOS. The device includes a dedicated screen for displaying transaction notifications and metadata. dGEN1 features a web3 browser and a system-level wallet with Layer 2 support. ethOS is based on LineageOS, a popular Android fork, and features a native trustless light client, enabling users to run a local Ethereum node. The operating system also supports IPFS and .eth domain resolution. The dGEN1 device is currently available for pre-order at 0.2 ETH, with shipping expected in Q2 2025.
EIP-7742 Added To Pectra Devnet 5
During this week’s All Core Devs (ACD) consensus layer call, Ethereum developers and client teams agreed to include EIP-7742 in Pectra Devnet 5. EIP-7742 introduces a mechanism for the execution layer to dynamically receive the blob target value directly from the consensus layer. With EIP-7742, the execution layer no longer needs to verify blob maximum limits, enabling more seamless adjustments to blob parameters. The change eliminates redundancies, simplifies block construction, and incorporates the target value into the block header.
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