• EIP-8079 for enabling native rollups.

• Coinbase launches ETH-backed loans.

• Reya releases tokenomics.

• PSE state of privacy survey.

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Ethereum researchers Luca Donno and Justin Drake published EIP-8079, which proposes exposing Ethereum’s state transition function (STF) to the execution layer through a new EXECUTE precompile. The change aims to enable “native rollups” that inherit Ethereum’s correctness without needing separate proof systems. Native rollups rely on Ethereum L1 to re-execute and verify their blocks. The proposed change simplifies rollup design, reduces attack surface, and keeps rollups tightly aligned with Ethereum’s rules and governance. Ethereum researcher ladislaus.eth notes that future upgrades like an L1-zkEVM could further optimize native rollups.

Coinbase launched ETH-backed USDC loans on its centralized exchange, leveraging its integration with the Morpho lending protocol on Base. The setup, dubbed the “DeFi mullet”, allows users boto rrow USDC against their ETH holdings via Coinbase. Behind the scenes, ETH is supplied as collateral to the Morpho lending protocol. Loans can be managed directly through the Coinbase app. Loans are available with borrowing limits up to $1 million and a maximum loan-to-value (LTV) ratio of 75%. Loans exceeding the LTV threshold will be automatically liquidated. The lending feature is available to U.S. users, excluding residents of New York.

Reya, a trading-focused ZK based-rollup, released the tokenomics for REYA, its native token used for security, governance, and trading incentives. Reya’s execution node operators must stake REYA as economic collateral to help secure the network, with slashing applied for misbehavior. Akin to Linea, the protocol will use fees for a buyback mechanism, targeting 80% REYA and 20% ETH. REYA can be staked into sREYA for governance rights. As a based rollup, Reya relies on Ethereum’s validator set for sequencing, with validators re-staking ETH to delegate sequencing rights and share in REYA rewards. The protocol will also maintain an Insurance Fund that holds reserves to protect against insolvency.

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