Polygon has established a robust framework for community funding, announcing a new Community Treasury Board. The independent board will manage around $70 million for community support and protocol development programs.

Failed transactions on Solana are rising as the blockchain’s stack struggles to accommodate mounting network activity.

Stellar's long-awaited Soroban smart contracts go live, marking a significant upgrade to the blockchain's capabilities. The Stellar Development Foundation commits $100 million to bolster Soroban's development and attract more developers.

The growth in Chainlink’s TVS, now at about $25 billion, highlights the vibrant activity in the DeFi sector, particularly on Ethereum. Additionally, the significant increase in TVS on Arbitrum, reaching nearly $2.5 billion, showcases its rapid development as a Layer 2 solution.

Vitalik Buterin wants to reduce the centralization risks associated with large staking operators like Lido. The new framework proposes a two-tiered model, distinguishing between Service Operators and Delegators, and between heavy and light services.

Overcollaterized stablecoin project Kensetsu launches on SORA. The team proposes a "proof-of-burn" method for the sign-ups

Following the upgrade, transaction fees on Layer 2 networks like Optimism have dropped by over 90%, showcasing Dencun’s significant impact on reducing costs and enhancing the efficiency of L2 networks.

The blockchain-based social graph entered a permissionless phase, allowing anybody to mint a profile and join the platform. While Web3 social media is developing fast, Web2 competitors remain the industry leaders.