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Zero-knowledge proofs have the potential to create a more private and scalable blockchain ecosystem. However, many aspects of zero-knowledge are misunderstood or differ from commonly perceived implementations. This article analyzes ZKPs from two main perspectives: zero-knowledge and succinctness. When ZKPs and ZK rollups eventually mature technologically, they will certainly offer better solutions to address the blockchain trilemma.

Dogecoin rebounded strongly from the lower edge of the parallel channel by 8%, with the current trading price at approximately 0.172 USD. The technical indicators show that the mid-channel resistance is at 0.19 USD. If it successfully breaks through, it can aim for the significant level of 0.26 USD.

This article argues, through exploring three questions, that trust minimization and horizontally scalable systems are the most promising ways to scale blockchain applications.

This article conducts an in-depth analysis of Chainway's technical solution, revealing that the technology type promoted by the project community does not align with the mainstream definition of Rollup.

Outlier Ventures has taken notice of the development of decentralized social networks, particularly Farcaster and Lens Protocol, which have begun to attract genuine user attention. The article explores the application of cryptographic technology in social networks, as well as the challenges of private key management and mobile experiences. The goal of decentralized social networks is to break the limitations of traditional platforms, providing user identity portability and more control. DeSo (decentralized social) offers permissionless communication and broadcasting capabilities, while SocialFi combines Web3 primitives with decentralized finance. Friend Tech has discovered the potential of token-gated chats. The Lens Protocol is a composable social graph deployed on Polygon, whereas Farcaster is a Web3 social network built on Ethereum, using smart contracts and a peer-to-peer network matrix based on "Hubs." Farcaster implements its architecture through a set of smart contracts deployed on Optimism and has att

This article focuses on what exactly data availability is.

Within the bustling realm of Bitcoin's Layer2 arena, Merlin stands out with its multi-billion dollar TVL, attracting considerable attention. Web3 enthusiast and founder Faust delves into Merlin Chain’s technical framework, offering an interpretation of its publicly disclosed documents and the thought process behind its protocol design. This analysis aims to provide readers with a clear understanding of Merlin's operational workflow and its security architecture.

B^2 Network is a decentralized Data Availability (DA) and storage platform that addresses data compression and verification issues using an off-chain DA network. It aims to reduce dependence on the Bitcoin main network. The B^2 Hub functions as a DA layer and off-chain verification layer, similar to Celestia, to prevent data withholding and other malicious activities. In the future, B^2 Network plans to incorporate Bitcoin Layer2 to establish a universal DA layer and data storage layer within the Bitcoin ecosystem. The B^2 Hub node validates transaction batches, while storage nodes compete for block production rights to earn incentives. The workflow of B^2 Network involves the sequencer creating new blocks, the aggregator sending them to the Prover for ZK proof generation, and the B^2 Hub node verifying and transmitting the data hash to the Bitcoin chain. As a universal DA and verification layer, B^2 Hub has the potential to enhance other Bitcoin second-layer solutions.

The Ethereum Foundation has released a fiscal policy, systematically disclosing the ETH sales mechanism, DeFi - participation principles, and the evaluation criteria for the "Defipunk" protocol for the first time. Emphasizing security, privacy, and long - term governance, it ushers in a new era of public - chain fiscal transparency and decentralized asset management.

Eclipse.xyz is a modular rollup platform combining Solana speed with Ethereum settlement for scalable Web3 apps.

This article takes stock of the characteristics and latest developments of decentralized social media platforms represented by Farcaster, and discusses the challenges and new directions faced by decentralized social media.

This article analyzes the existing fee market of Solana and discusses several proposed mechanisms and frameworks for transaction fees that could be valuable for Solana.

Ethereum's scaling strategy has evolved from sharding and layer 2 protocols to a rollup-centric approach. The current roadmap proposes a division of labor between L1 and L2: L1 serves as a robust foundation layer, while L2 is responsible for ecosystem expansion. Recent achievements include EIP-4844 blobs increasing L1 data bandwidth, and multiple EVM rollups reaching stage 1. Future goals include achieving 100,000+ TPS, maintaining L1 decentralization, ensuring some L2s inherit Ethereum's core properties, and maximizing interoperability between L2s. Key research areas include data availability sampling, data compression, and cross-L2 interoperability.

This article, for the purpose of making the Rollup model easier to understand and analyze, Celestia researcher NashQ has divided the sequencer of Rollup into two logical entities - the aggregator and the header producer. At the same time, he divided the transaction ordering process into three logical steps: inclusion, ordering, and execution. Guided by this analytical thinking, the six major important variants of Sovereign Rollup are clearer and easier to understand. NashQ has detailed discussions on the censorship resistance and liveness of different Rollup variants, and also explored the minimum configuration of each Rollup variant node in the state of minimal trust (that is, to achieve a Trustless state, at least what types of nodes Rollup users need to run).

This article provides a comprehensive analysis and in-depth technical discussion. It not only explains how constraint mechanisms work but also explores the innovative applications they might bring and their long-term impact on the Bitcoin network and the broader blockchain ecosystem. Additionally, the article discusses the challenges faced in implementing these technologies and the considerations of the community, offering readers a holistic view to understand the ongoing technical innovations and discussions within the Bitcoin network.