BlackRock files for Staked ETH ETF.
Aztec raises 19,476 ETH.
ZKsync to deprecate ZKsync Lite.
OKX migrates L2 to the OP Stack.

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Aztec Network raised 19,476 ETH from its token sale, leveraging Uniswap's Continuous Clearing Auction (CCA) mechanism. The CCA enables automatic liquidity bootstrapping by selling tokens block-by-block, fulfilling orders at multiple clearing prices. Over 16,741 users participated in the sale. Participants can now claim their $AZTEC tokens, which will remain non-transferable until an onchain governance vote, scheduled potentially as early as February 11th, 2026. Users with over 200k tokens can now stake their allocation to secure the network. Aztec Network is a privacy-preserving Layer 2 for private smart contract execution.
ZKsync announced the planned deprecation of its original protocol version, ZKsync Lite, in 2026. Launched in June 2020, ZKsync Lite served as a proof-of-concept that validated key ideas for zero-knowledge (ZK) systems, leading to its current ZKSync Era network. No immediate action is required by users. ZKsync will release a detailed migration plan in the coming year. ZKsync says funds on ZKsync Lite will remain safe and withdrawals to L1 will continue to function throughout the process. The team is focusing on the ZKsync Era network, including the ZK Stack and Prividiums. ZKsync Era currently holds over $480 million in total value secured (TVS) as the 7th largest rollup.
OKX migrated X Layer, it’s native L2 network, from Polygon's Chain Development Kit (CDK) to Optimism’s OP Stack. X Layer aims to provide 5,000 TPS for real-time markets, near-zero slippage for DEX trades, full EVM compatibility, and access to OKX and L2 liquidity. OKX is integrating bridging to X Layer in its self-custodial wallet. The exchange aims to connect its user base of 50 million with the Ethereum ecosystem. With over $25 billion in user assets, OKX currently ranks as a top 5 centralized crypto exchange with $1.9 billion 24-hour trading volume.
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BlackRock files for a Staked ETH ETF; Aztec raises 19,476 ETH; ZKsync to deprecate ZKsync Lite; and OKX migrates L2 to the OP Stack. Coverage by @ethdaily.eth