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Uniswap launched the Optimism-based Layer 2 network Unichain, reducing the construction time to 200 milliseconds.
Decentralized Finance Industry Observations and Latest Developments
Uniswap Labs Launches Unichain, a Layer 2 Network Based on Optimism
Uniswap Labs announced the launch of a new Layer 2 network called Unichain, built on the Optimism OP Stack technology. The Unichain testnet is planned to go live on October 10, with the mainnet set to launch later this year.
Unichain has introduced a Trusted Execution Environment ( TEE) technology developed in collaboration with Flashbots. With TEE, block construction time can be reduced to 200-250 milliseconds, greatly surpassing the speed of the Ethereum mainnet and other Layer 2 networks.
Binance Launchpool Launches Scroll($SCR)
Scroll is an Ethereum Layer 2 zkRollup solution that enhances Ethereum's scalability using zero-knowledge proof technology. The core technological breakthroughs of Scroll lie in zkEVM and hardware acceleration.
The functions of the Scroll token $SCR include:
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Native USDC Officially Launched on Sui
The native USDC has now been launched on the Sui mainnet, allowing developers and users to access it directly without the need for cross-chain bridging. Circle Mint and Circle API fully support USDC on Sui, facilitating users to obtain USDC liquidity.
Sui is the first blockchain based on the Move programming language, supporting native USDC. Currently, the Sui ecosystem includes over 85 applications, covering fields such as Decentralized Finance, gaming, and more.
The main difference between native USDC and cross-chain USDC:
Sui Ecosystem Major Decentralized Finance Projects
The Sui ecosystem is currently strongest in the areas of Decentralized Finance and Meme-related projects. The main DeFi projects include:
Lending Agreement:
DEX:
Other Decentralized Finance projects:
Pyth partners with Uniswap
Uniswap announced that its newly developed blockchain Unichain will select Pyth Network as its real-time data service provider. Pyth will provide Unichain with over 500 real-time price data sources, updating every 400 milliseconds.
Aptos Sets New Record for L1 Blockchain Transaction Volume
Messari's Aptos Q2 report shows:
Binance Labs invests in ZKsync "Elastic Chain" Sophon
Binance Labs has invested in the ZKsync-based elastic chain Sophon. Sophon focuses on entertainment applications such as gaming, social, and AI, utilizing ZK Stack technology to achieve gas-free native account abstraction. The mainnet is expected to launch next month.