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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.

The silver lining from the Friend.tech episode is that it reveals Ethereum's scaling strategy might be working. (Creative Commons)

Tech

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.

The silver lining from the Friend.tech episode is that it reveals Ethereum's scaling strategy might be working. (Creative Commons)

Tech

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.

Even as ETFs capture attention, Jan van Eck is focused on gas fees. (Creative Commons, modified by CoinDesk.)

Videos

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."

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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.

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong (Coinbase)

Finance

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.

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Videos

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."

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Tech

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's Base blockchain has gone live (Chesnot/Getty Images)

Tech

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's Base blockchain has gone live (Chesnot/Getty Images)

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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.

Coinbase's Base blockchain has gone live (Chesnot/Getty Images)