• Vitalik Buterin reframes role of L2s.

• Tally introduces an ICO platform.

• Y Combinator supports USDC funding.

Arkiv is an Ethereum-aligned data layer for Web3. Arkiv brings the familiar concept of a traditional Web2 database into the Web3 ecosystem. Find out more at Arkiv.network

In his latest post on X, Vitalik Buterin stated that the original vision of L2s as “Ethereum-branded shards” no longer makes sense. He pointed to slower-than-expected L2 decentralization progress and rapid Ethereum L1 scaling as reasons for the vision change. He suggests viewing L2s as a spectrum of chains with Ethereum backing and varying unique features. He advises L2s to focus on value-add beyond scaling, such as privacy, specialized VMs, and extreme throughput. Vitalik also emphasizes that L2s working with ETH should be at least stage 1 and maximize Ethereum interoperability. Ethereum’s native rollup precompile for verifying ZK-EVM proofs will enable secure, trustless interoperability and synchronous composability for L1<>L2 interactions, while allowing L2s to innovate in other areas.

Comments on Vitalik’s post:

• Tomasz

• Steven

• Jesse

• Hayden

Onchain governance platform Tally is launching its own ICO platform, powered by Uniswap’s Continuous Clearing Auction (CCA) mechanism. The platform enables teams to raise capital transparently, fairly, and accountably, while integrating Tally’s governance products and services into a unified system. To demonstrate its capabilities, Tally is hosting its own token sale on the platform and will document the process over the next 60 days. Widely adopted across the Ethereum ecosystem, Tally already supports governance of major projects including Arbitrum, ENS, Uniswap, zkSync, EigenLayer, and Obol. Tally also supports Liquid Staked Tokens (tLSTs), which enable users to earn rewards for delegating and staking.

Y Combinator, one of the leading startup accelerators, is now offering funding in USDC stablecoins on Base. The accelerator highlighted stablecoins’ low cost, efficiency, and global reach, as well as the passage of the GENIUS Act, as key reasons for the move. YC expects its startups, whether crypto-focused or not, to leverage crypto in some way, using a better system for payments, banking, and capital raising.

• Worldcoin case for PoH

• Ethereum hits $59b in DeFi TVL

• Argot transparency report

• Base supports ERC-8004

• Gloas Annotated: Forkchoice

Disclaimer: Content is for informational purposes only, not endorsement or investment advice. The accuracy of information is not guaranteed.

• Vitalik Buterin reframes role of L2s.

• Tally introduces an ICO platform.

• Y Combinator supports USDC funding.

Arkiv is an Ethereum-aligned data layer for Web3. Arkiv brings the familiar concept of a traditional Web2 database into the Web3 ecosystem. Find out more at Arkiv.network

In his latest post on X, Vitalik Buterin stated that the original vision of L2s as “Ethereum-branded shards” no longer makes sense. He pointed to slower-than-expected L2 decentralization progress and rapid Ethereum L1 scaling as reasons for the vision change. He suggests viewing L2s as a spectrum of chains with Ethereum backing and varying unique features. He advises L2s to focus on value-add beyond scaling, such as privacy, specialized VMs, and extreme throughput. Vitalik also emphasizes that L2s working with ETH should be at least stage 1 and maximize Ethereum interoperability. Ethereum’s native rollup precompile for verifying ZK-EVM proofs will enable secure, trustless interoperability and synchronous composability for L1<>L2 interactions, while allowing L2s to innovate in other areas.

Comments on Vitalik’s post:

• Tomasz

• Steven

• Jesse

• Hayden

Onchain governance platform Tally is launching its own ICO platform, powered by Uniswap’s Continuous Clearing Auction (CCA) mechanism. The platform enables teams to raise capital transparently, fairly, and accountably, while integrating Tally’s governance products and services into a unified system. To demonstrate its capabilities, Tally is hosting its own token sale on the platform and will document the process over the next 60 days. Widely adopted across the Ethereum ecosystem, Tally already supports governance of major projects including Arbitrum, ENS, Uniswap, zkSync, EigenLayer, and Obol. Tally also supports Liquid Staked Tokens (tLSTs), which enable users to earn rewards for delegating and staking.

Y Combinator, one of the leading startup accelerators, is now offering funding in USDC stablecoins on Base. The accelerator highlighted stablecoins’ low cost, efficiency, and global reach, as well as the passage of the GENIUS Act, as key reasons for the move. YC expects its startups, whether crypto-focused or not, to leverage crypto in some way, using a better system for payments, banking, and capital raising.

• Worldcoin case for PoH

• Ethereum hits $59b in DeFi TVL

• Argot transparency report

• Base supports ERC-8004

• Gloas Annotated: Forkchoice

Disclaimer: Content is for informational purposes only, not endorsement or investment advice. The accuracy of information is not guaranteed.