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The Protocol: Friend.tech Fades as Crypto Craze, but Ethereum Is Scaling
This week in blockchain tech: Polygon's new "chain development kit," Farcaster's move to Optimism, Shibarium's return and Interlay's new Bitcoin layer-2 network, and Pancake Swap expands to Consensys's Linea.

El protocolo: Friend.tech se desvanece como Cripto , pero Ethereum está escalando
Esta semana en tecnología blockchain: el nuevo "kit de desarrollo de cadena" de Polygon, el paso de Farcaster a Optimism, el regreso de Shibarium y la nueva red Bitcoin de capa 2 de Interlay, y Pancake Swap se expande a Linea de Consensys.

Ethereum Handled Friend.tech Frenzy Without 'Gas Fee' Spike. Why That’s a Big Deal
Friend.tech, Crypto's latest fad, didn't drive up congestion and fees on Ethereum the way frenzies have in the past – possibly a sign that the blockchain's efforts to scale by fostering supplemental "layer-2" networks, like Coinbase's new Base, are bearing fruit.

Ethereum's Daily Transaction Fees Fall to Lowest Single-Day Total Since December
Ethereum's daily transaction fees hit an 8-month low of $2.8M on Sunday, according to data tracked by blockchain analytics firm CryptoQuant. A decline in total fees paid indicates low network usage, but could point to a rise in popularity of Ethereum layer 2 scaling solutions. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie presents "The Chart of the Day."

Coinbase, in Uncharted Territory as Public Company Running Blockchain, Pledges Neutrality
The U.S. crypto exchange’s ‘Base Neutrality Principles’ are a series of guidelines aimed at maintaining a decentralized and neutral blockchain, according to a blog post.

Mantle Stakes $66M of Ether on Lido as Part of Treasury Management Strategy
Mantle introduced a new governing body for treasury management earlier this month.

Coinbase’s New 'Base' Blockchain Goes Live; Rep. Maxine Waters Is 'Concerned' About PayPal's Stablecoin
“CoinDesk Daily” host Jennifer Sanasie dives into today’s hottest stories in crypto, as Base, Coinbase’s layer 2 blockchain, officially opens to the public. Rep. Maxine Waters (D-Calif.) vocalizes her concerns about the launch of PayPal’s stablecoin. And, a new crypto show aims to capture mainstream attention by taking inspiration from popular TV broadcasts like "The Apprentice" and "Shark Tank."

Coinbase Officially Launches Base Blockchain in Milestone for a Public Company
The largest U.S. crypto exchange says its blockchain is the first to be launched by a publicly traded company and gives it a new revenue opportunity.

Coinbase lança oficialmente blockchain básico em Milestone para uma empresa pública
A maior exchange de Cripto dos EUA afirma que seu blockchain é o primeiro a ser lançado por uma empresa de capital aberto e oferece uma nova oportunidade de receita.

Coinbase lanza oficialmente Base Blockchain en Milestone para una empresa pública
El mayor intercambio de Cripto de EE. UU. dice que su cadena de bloques es la primera lanzada por una empresa que cotiza en bolsa y le brinda una nueva oportunidad de ingresos.
