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Chromia Reveals 16 July As Launch Date For Its MVP Mainnet

Chromia has announced that its MVP Mainnet will be activated on July 16, marking a significant advancement in its relational blockchain technology. The MVP Mainnet launch is set to solidify the foundation of the Chromia network and initiate the use of the native CHR token. This move will allow the existing CHR token, currently operating as ERC-20 on Ethereum and BEP-20 on BNB Chain, to be migrated to the MVP Mainnet.

The Mainnet will start crucial functions essential for the network’s operations and security, including network hosting fee payments and provider payouts, which will be exclusively managed on the MVP Mainnet.

Henrik Hjelte, Chromia’s co-founder, reflected on the project’s inception and evolution, stating, “Our journey began twelve years ago with Colored Coins, the world’s first token protocol. Following this, we launched a bank-backed stablecoin and recognized the potential of integrating relational databases with blockchain, inspiring the creation of Chromia. After years of development, we are thrilled to see the concept of relational blockchain become a reality.”

Alex Mizrahi, another Chromia co-founder, emphasized the unique architecture of Chromia, “Chromia combines blockchain architecture with ideas from cloud computing and database theory to provide a full spectrum of tools needed to deliver an amazing end user experience. This launch sets the stage for the future growth and development of our network, and I’m excited to see what developers can create with our tech.”

Chromia’s platform, developed by ChromaWay, utilizes relational blockchain technology which restructures on-chain data management, enhancing the efficiency of complex searches and calculations without depending on external services like indexing, data availability layers, or RPC servers.

The platform offers a novel approach to blockchain economics where developers can lease resource containers and generate revenue, easing user interaction and fostering new Web3 business models. This setup allows even non-cryptocurrency owners to engage with decentralized applications (dapps).

With the foundation established, Chromia’s MVP Mainnet is poised for a gradual increase in network activity, expected to enhance the Total Value Locked (TVL) as more dapps and assets transition from EVM chains to the Chromia platform.

Fetch AI Price Prediction: Major Surge Anticipated Amid AI Crypto Merger and Market Optimism

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The Artificial Intelligence (AI) industry has long been dominated by major corporations backed by governments and Big Tech.

However, the trend has recently permeated the cryptocurrency market, allowing ordinary investors to participate through projects like Fetch AI.

This optimistic outlook is reflected in Fetch AI’s impressive price surge over the past year.

According to CoinGecko, Fetch AI’s price has soared by 537% over 12 months, reaching $1.45.

Despite a 7.7% drop in the past week, the overall trend remains positive, mirroring the volatility seen in other AI-related cryptocurrencies.

Fetch AI distinguishes itself as an open-source protocol designed to support a “permissionless, decentralized machine learning network with a crypto economy.”

The developers aim to democratize AI technology on a platform where anyone can access secure datasets using “autonomous AI to execute tasks that leverage its global network of data.”

A significant development in the ecosystem is the merger of three notable AI crypto projects: Fetch AI, Ocean Protocol, and SingularityNET.

This merger, known as Superintelligence, has the potential to revolutionize the sector, especially with Crypto.com announcing its support.

Under this merger, Ocean Protocol and SingularityNET will be integrated into Fetch AI, leading to the delisting of OCEAN and AGIX tokens from various platforms.

Fetch AI is poised for a significant price increase, potentially rising by 36% from the inverse head and shoulders (H&S) pattern resistance at $1.7.

With the current price retracing to $1.45 after surpassing $1.7, more traders are likely to go long on Fetch AI, aiming for a breakout to $2.34.

The Relative Strength Index (RSI) supports this breakout, rallying into the overbought region.

If the RSI remains above 70 and moves toward 100, Fetch AI’s price might reach higher levels.

Other indicators, such as the Exponential Moving Averages (EMAs), also support the uptrend.

The 200-day EMA at $1.75 provides support in case of a sudden correction, while the 20-day EMA in blue crossing above the 50-day EMA in red further confirms the bullish trend.

The area around $1.6 will be crucial if losses occur due to profit-taking.

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Paxos Gains Full Regulatory Approval from MAS to Launch Stablecoins in Singapore

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Paxos International, a blockchain and tokenization platform, has achieved full regulatory approval from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS).

Paxos’ Singapore branch, the issuer of the gold-backed stablecoin Pax Gold (PAXG), now has authorization to provide digital payment token services as a Major Payments Institution.

This regulatory green light allows Paxos to launch a stablecoin in alignment with MAS’ forthcoming regulatory framework.

This approval signifies Paxos’ entry into its third international market, following the United States and the United Arab Emirates, where Paxos-affiliated entities are permitted to issue stablecoins.

This milestone was highlighted in a July 1 announcement.

Walter Hessert, head of strategy at Paxos, emphasized the importance of this approval for their global stablecoin offerings: “Stablecoins issued in accordance with standards set by a regulator like MAS — known for its rigorous regulatory standards — represent a significant step toward democratizing access to commerce and financial services.”

In a related development, DBS, Southeast Asia’s largest bank by assets under management, will serve as Paxos’ primary banking partner.

According to the announcement, DBS will handle cash management and custody of the stablecoin reserves.

Evy Theunis, head of digital assets at DBS Bank, underscored the importance of trust and security in stablecoin adoption: “Stablecoin issuers will find that our solutions will help them meet the robust standards regulators and customers expect from them.

This partnership further expands DBS’ wide-ranging involvement across the digital asset ecosystem.”

This regulatory approval in Singapore marks another significant step in Paxos’ global expansion efforts. Earlier, in June, Paxos announced the launch of an interest-bearing stablecoin called the Lift Dollar (USDL).

This stablecoin, regulated by the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), will pay overnight yield on the interest earned from the reserves backing it.

Based in New York, Paxos also mints PayPal USD, Pax Dollar (USDP), and Pax Gold (PAXG) under the supervision of the New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS).

This recent regulatory success in Singapore demonstrates Paxos’ commitment to expanding its regulated stablecoin offerings worldwide, further establishing its presence in key financial markets.

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Tether Partners with Turkish Firm BTguru to Boost Crypto Education and Adoption

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Tether is expanding its reach in Turkey by collaborating with a local cryptocurrency firm to enhance industry knowledge.

The issuer of the Tether stablecoin has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the local crypto platform BTguru to evaluate educational initiatives related to digital assets in Turkey, as announced on July 2.

BTguru serves as a technology and strategy partner, specializing in virtual crypto assets primarily for banks.

Under this agreement, Tether will assess the development of programs designed to introduce Turkish private and public stakeholders to the advantages of cryptocurrency and blockchain technology.

The MoU also aims to promote peer-to-peer (P2P) technology, leveraging BTguru’s connections to facilitate discussions with financial institutions in Turkey.

Additionally, Tether and BTguru will explore use cases for real-world asset tokenization for banks and assess regional payment network scenarios.

Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino stated that Tether and BTguru are dedicated to promoting the transformative potential of digital assets and P2P technologies.

“This MOU has the potential to provide a solid foundation for the responsible and informed use of digital assets.

“We are excited to be part of a movement that could promote freedom and educate people across Türkiye,” Ardoino said.

BTguru partner Can Bukulmez mentioned that the collaboration with Tether aims to introduce new business lines with the stablecoin firm.

The partnership will also assess potential business lines that can be introduced into Turkey’s banking sectors and emerging digital asset businesses.

Turkey is emerging as a global cryptocurrency hub, with significant growth in cryptocurrency adoption.

According to Binance, Turkey ranks fourth in transaction volume and 12th in adoption, with a 40% adoption rate, making it a major player in the global crypto ecosystem.

Turkey’s stablecoin purchases account for 4.3% of its GDP, the highest among global economies, according to Chainalysis.

“With the interest of the Turkish community in digital assets and blockchain technology,

“Turkey emerges as one of the leading global hubs for crypto with a dynamic ecosystem, active participants, and significant transaction volumes,” said Binance TR general manager Mücahit Dönmez on July 2.

Tether and Binance’s efforts to engage in the Turkish crypto ecosystem come after a massive hack of the local crypto exchange BtcTurk, where hackers stole over $100 million in crypto on June 22, according to Peckshield.

In late June, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) removed Turkey from its gray list, acknowledging significant progress in improving its Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and counter-terrorist financing regime.

The FATF’s AML requirements, including those related to cryptocurrency, have prompted Turkey to expedite the introduction of crypto regulations in 2024, as previously reported by Cointelegraph.

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Polkadot Treasury Reassures Community Amid Concerns Over Two-Year Budget Runway

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Polkadot’s treasury holds just under $245 million in assets, but recent reports have caused concerns about its budget sustainability over the next two years.

These worries stem from a Polkadot treasury report suggesting the project’s budget would only last two years at the current spending rate.

“Polkadot’s Treasury is becoming more complex and harder to grasp,” said Tommi Enenkel, the head ambassador, in a June 28 report for the first half of 2024.

He highlighted that Polkadot is spending directly and allocating value in bounties and collectives for future use.

“At the current rate of spending, the Treasury has about two years of runway left, although the volatile nature of crypto-denominated treasuries makes it hard to predict with confidence,” Enenkel added.

This has sparked discussions about stricter budgeting or changing the system’s inflation parameters.

Despite these concerns, the treasury is not at risk of running out of funds after the current $245 million. Around 7% of the total token inflation (staking rewards) is continually sent to the treasury.

Giotto de Filippi, a notable DOT activist, clarified to Cointelegraph that “the inflation in Polkadot is split between stakers and the treasury, to ensure that the treasury will always have money… So it doesn’t make sense to talk about money.”

Polkadot’s treasury includes $188 million in liquid assets, primarily in Polkadot (DOT) tokens, along with stablecoins Tether (USDT) and USD Coin (USDC).

In the first half of the year, Polkadot experienced a significant increase in spending, totaling $87 million. Over 40% ($36.7 million) went towards advertising, influencers, conferences, and events.

Enenkel noted that spending became more efficient as DOT’s price peaked at $11.46 in mid-March 2024, the highest since May 2022.

Although the price has since dropped to $6.33, it is up nearly 11% on the week, according to CoinGecko.

Cointelegraph has approached Polkadot for comments on these concerns. Enenkel observed that ecosystem worries about treasury usage are growing, with balances declining since mid-2023.

Revenue dropped by 58.5% from the second half of 2023, attributed to decreased network fees.

The treasury received over 5.2 million DOT in inflation-based income in the first half of the year, down from 7.8 million DOT in the prior half-year.

Enenkel suggested creating departments represented as bounties and collectives for more effective treasury capital deployment, and proposed lowering DOT’s 10% inflation rate to reduce selling pressure and strengthen its purchasing power.

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Bitcoin and Ethereum Transaction Fees Hit New Lows, Benefiting Users but Challenging Miners

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Bitcoin and Ethereum users currently benefit from low transaction fees across both ecosystems.

As of June 23, the average Bitcoin transaction fee dropped to an eight-month low of $1.93, while average Ethereum fees were $0.70 on June 22, a significant decrease from the $2.50 highs observed in March.

Vitali Dervoed, CEO and co-founder of the onchain decentralized exchange Spark, attributes the reduction in Bitcoin fees to decreased network congestion and changes in mining activities post-halving.

He noted, “[The] halving often leads to a temporary decrease in mining activity as miners adjust to lower profitability.

This reduction in activity can decrease the competition for block space, thereby lowering fees.”

Justin d’Anethan, head of business development APAC at crypto market maker Keyrock, mentioned additional factors like the decline in transaction spikes from Ordinals and Runes inscriptions.

“The past few months have seen massive transaction spikes in the wake of Ordinals and Runes inscriptions, but the hype seems to have, if not died down, slowed down,” d’Anethan explained.

Carlos Mercado, data scientist at blockchain data firm Flipside Crypto, also cited Ordinals as a factor, noting, “After the halving, there were some short-term spikes in onchain BTC activity and fees. But generally, the Ordinals and BTC inscriptions narratives come and go.”

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Despite the benefit to users, the drop in fees poses challenges for Bitcoin miners. Mercado pointed out, “BTC fees [were] making up for lost block rewards,” but with decreased fees, miners face profitability issues.

He emphasized, “Long term, for Bitcoin to remain secure, miners performing proof-of-work must be able to recoup their real-world electrical/compute costs.”

Regarding Ethereum, low fees are linked to the Dencun update in March. D’Anethan explained that the shift of traffic to layer-2 solutions like Arbitrum, Optimism, and Base has alleviated some pressure on Ethereum’s main chain.

“The Dencun upgrade aimed at solving that by making layer-2 activity much much cheaper […] this has pushed both builders and users away,” he said.

Dervoed agreed, attributing Ethereum’s fee decline to increased adoption of layer-2 solutions.

He stated, “Ethereum’s fee decline is primarily a result of the increasing adoption of L2 solutions, such as Optimistic and zero-knowledge rollups.”

While some see the low fees as a positive development, Mercado expressed concerns about the long-term implications for both Bitcoin and Ethereum.

He warned that continuous halvings and issuance exceeding burns could result in inflation and potential security risks for these networks.

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Dogecoin’s Surge in Trading Volume Sparks Bullish Momentum in Crypto Sphere

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Dogecoin has experienced a notable surge in trading volume, marking a potential shift in sentiment within the crypto market amid recent bearish trends.

Over the past 24 hours, Dogecoin (DOGE) has seen its trading volume spike by an impressive 38.13%, reaching $659.84 billion.

This increase comes at a pivotal moment, as the broader crypto market has been grappling with bearish signals, hinting at a possible reversal.

Despite a 23.90% price decline over the last month, Dogecoin’s recent uptick in trading activity is seen as a positive development.

Currently valued at $0.1271, DOGE has risen by 3.34% in the past day, indicating growing interest among traders and potential for further gains.

The resurgence of Dogecoin is further supported by a 7.25% increase in its Open Interest (OI), which now stands at $643.30 million.

This rise in OI, particularly evident on major platforms such as Bybit, Binance, and OKX, reflects renewed strategic positioning by traders and underscores a strengthening bullish sentiment.

As a leader in the meme coin sector, which includes tokens like Shiba Inu (SHIB) and Pepe (PEPE), Dogecoin’s performance holds significant implications.

While meme coins have faced challenges during recent market downturns, Dogecoin’s bullish indicators suggest a potential pathway for recovery that could uplift other tokens within the sector.

In conclusion, the substantial rise in trading volume and open interest for Dogecoin indicate a possible bullish trend emerging in the meme coin market.

This resurgence in market activity and trader interest may sustain upward momentum, benefiting not only Dogecoin but also other prominent meme coins.

As these developments unfold, stakeholders will closely monitor their implications in the evolving crypto landscape.

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Expanding Use Cases: SubWallet Integrates Polkadot Bridges and Swaps with Easy UX

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Hanoi, Vietnam, July 2nd, 2024, Chainwire

In the last two weeks of June, SubWallet announced support for Polkadot <> Kusama bridge and Polkadot <> Ethereum bridge on its browser extension, followed by the integration of the Asset Conversion pallet on its web dashboard that allows swapping among DOT, USDT, and USDC on the Polkadot Asset Hub network. These bridges and swaps are important updates that expand use cases of the Polkadot ecosystem, and SubWallet is the first to support them on a sleek UI with easy UX.

Polkadot Expands Ecosystem Use Cases

The second quarter of 2024 has witnessed many long-term developments in the Polkadot ecosystem moving into the production and launch phase. Notable among those are the Polkadot <> Kusama bridge and the Polkadot <> Ethereum bridge, both in the works for a few years now.

Unlike the majority of current bridges which are centralized to some extent, the Polkadot bridges are fully trustless and thus significantly reduce risks. For now, users can securely bridge DOT and KSM between Polkadot Asset Hub and Kusama Asset Hub, and several tokens including WETH and WBTC between Polkadot Asset Hub and Ethereum.

Another highlight in Q2 2024 is the Asset Conversion pallet on Polkadot Asset Hub that allows swapping between assets registered on the network. Ever since its inception, Polkadot Asset Hub has been wired to become the liquidity hub of the entire ecosystem, and the Asset Conversion pallet going live marks the crucial first step towards realizing that vision.

SubWallet Elevates Polkadot UX

Innovative and pivotal these updates are, they appear inaccessible to users without a clean UI and friendly UX. That’s where SubWallet comes in. With 2.5 years of experience building a user-friendly wallet for the Polkadot ecosystem on three platforms, including browser extension, mobile app, and web dashboard with 1.6M+ downloads and 800K+ active users and devices as of June 2024, SubWallet is the first wallet to integrate the two bridges and Asset Hub swap.

“As a proactive agent in the Polkadot ecosystem, we follow ecosystem updates closely and are always one of, if not, the fastest to provide support. Polkadot has long been deemed unfriendly to users, and it’s our responsibility as the first touch point to change this belief. Bridging and swapping are crucial components of a flourishing DeFi landscape that Polkadot is heading towards and we want users to have the smoothest and easiest experience with SubWallet.” — Hieu Dao, Co-founder & CEO of SubWallet.

Bridging is supported directly in the Transfer function and swapping in the Swap tab. Cross-chain transfer is embedded in the swapping process: if a user wants to swap DOT to USDT on Polkadot Asset Hub but only has DOT on Polkadot, SubWallet prompts the user to first transfer cross-chain from Polkadot to Polkadot Asset Hub, then make the swap. This built-in cross-chain feature also applies when users try to liquid stake with SubWallet with DOT from the Polkadot relay chain. This way, users can easily try out new features on a familiar UI/UX without having to navigate a third-party app and learn a new flow from scratch.

The quick integration received enormous support from the community. The official Polkadot X account reposted the announcements, followed by numerous KOLs making reposts.

With the mission of onboarding more users to the Polkadot ecosystem, SubWallet will continue to support new ecosystem updates as quickly as possible so that users will have an easy UX to try out these features. Follow them on X to stay up-to-date!

About SubWallet

With 1.6M+ installs and 800K+ active users and devices, SubWallet is the most used and most comprehensive non-custodial wallet solution for Polkadot, Substrate & Ethereum ecosystems. With the mission of bringing users closer to Web3, we envision a Web3 multiverse gateway through which users can enjoy multichain services with utmost ease and absolute security. Connecting and using blockchain-based applications is smoother than ever with SubWallet Browser Extension, SubWallet Mobile App, and SubWallet Web Dashboard. SubWallet is backed by the Polkadot Treasury, Moonbeam Foundation, and Polkadot Alpha Program.

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Runes Token Transactions Drop 88% Amid Bitcoin Blockchain Challenges

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Runes, a new token standard on the Bitcoin blockchain, has seen a drastic decline in its daily transaction volume, dropping by more than 88% from its peak in June.

According to data from Dune Analytics analyzed by Crypto Koryo, the average daily transactions for Runes from June 22–28 fell sharply to 37,820.

This marks a significant decrease of nearly 90% compared to the 331,040 daily average recorded between June 9–15.

On June 24 alone, there were 23,238 transactions, the lowest since Runes launched during Bitcoin’s fourth halving event on April 20.

Runes transactions have consistently represented between 4.9% and 11.1% of all Bitcoin transactions over the past week.

The sharp decline in Runes transactions has had a notable impact on Bitcoin miner fees, particularly in the aftermath of the recent halving event.

Over the last six days, Runes have contributed less than 2 Bitcoin in miner fees, a stark drop from its record high of 884 Bitcoin on April 24.

In comparison, fees from Ordinals inscriptions and BRC-20 tokens have also been minimal during this period.

Initially seen as a promising new revenue stream for miners who traditionally relied on peer-to-peer Bitcoin transfers for network fees, both Runes and Ordinals managed to offset the 50% reduction in block subsidy immediately after the April 20 halving event.

However, since then, trading volumes have shown significant unpredictability.

Runes, introduced by Ordinals inventor Casey Rodarmor on April 20, was touted as a more efficient alternative to creating new tokens on the Bitcoin network compared to the BRC-20 standard and other solutions.

Yet, the decline in network fees coupled with Bitcoin’s price fluctuations has led to a decrease in Bitcoin’s hash price, a critical metric for measuring miner revenue, approaching its lowest level in history.

Meanwhile, Bitcoin miner reserves dropped to 1.90 million Bitcoin on June 19, the lowest in over 14 years when measured in Bitcoin terms.

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Cartesi and Avail Announce Strategic Integration to Advance Web3 Development

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New York, New York, July 2nd, 2024, Chainwire

Cartesi, a modular execution layer protocol that equips developers with access to a full Linux environment, and Avail, a modular blockchain framework designed to unify web3 and optimize data availability (DA) for scalable and customizable applications, are pleased to announce a close collaboration set to significantly advance web3 development.

This integration will offer a seamless and intuitive experience for developers by leveraging Cartesi’s RISC-V Linux-based execution capabilities and Avail’s reliable data availability solution, Avail DA. The user-friendly approach will simplify the complexities of decentralized application development, enabling faster and more efficient project deployment.

The modular stack allows both protocols to combine their unique properties, resulting in a robust protocol that is more powerful compared to monolithic stacks where all functionalities are integrated. In this sense, the Cartesi-Avail integration will enable developers to benefit from the increased computational power and flexible programming environment of the Cartesi stack, while also utilizing the enhanced data availability capabilities of Avail DA.

“By combining Cartesi’s cutting-edge RISC-V Linux-based execution with Avail DA, we are setting a new standard in the ease and efficiency of protocol development. This partnership empowers developers to overcome traditional barriers, accelerating innovation and the deployment of next-generation decentralized applications. We are thrilled to enable this leap forward in web3 development,” said Anurag Arjun, Co-Founder of Avail.

The collaboration between Cartesi and Avail marks a significant milestone in the web3 space. A dedicated data availability layer ensures critical transaction data remains available and verifiable while significantly reducing the costs associated with on-chain data availability. This makes dApps more affordable and accessible, while reliable data availability is crucial for the execution layer to perform transactions and execute contracts seamlessly.

“The Cartesi-Avail integration brings into reality a powerful infrastructure for new possibilities and use cases in web3. This is exciting for us and a breath of fresh air for the industry,” said Erick de Moura, Co-Founder of Cartesi.

This partnership is expected to drive the creation of a more robust and versatile ecosystem, particularly benefiting gaming and DeFi verticals, empowering developers to experiment and innovate without being hindered by the limitations of current infrastructure.

Cartesi equips developers with access to a full Linux environment through its native virtual machine, and high-performance rollups designed to support next-generation dApps. By bridging the gap between traditional software and blockchain, Cartesi enables developers to create more sophisticated and scalable dApps with ease. Avail DA offers secure data availability guarantees for entire networks of blockchains, enabling them to scale efficiently and in an unlimited capacity. Using validity proofs with data availability sampling provides robust security and enhanced scalability for blockchain applications.

About Cartesi:

Cartesi is a powerful modular blockchain protocol that supercharges the web3 space. Cartesi equips developers with access to a full Linux environment through its native virtual machine, and high-performance rollups designed to support next-generation dApps. To learn more about Cartesi, users can visit https://cartesi.io/

About Avail:

Avail is led by Polygon’s former co-founder Anurag Arjun and is building a unification layer to solve rollup fragmentation at scale. Avail addresses this from first principles solving blockchain scalability with Avail DA, a foundational DA layer which implements the same technology planned for Ethereum’s danksharding roadmap, including KZG Commitments and Data Availability Sampling (DAS). Avail Nexus addresses growing fragmentation concerns with permissionless interoperability, leveraging proof aggregation on Avail’s scalable DA layer. Avail’s security is then reinforced with multi-asset staking through Avail Fusion.

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