Tag: Launches

Base launches boot camp to train blockchain developers

Coinbase’s layer-2 (L2) network, Base, has launched an eight-week training course to turn traditional software developers into blockchain developers. The Base network, part of the broader Coinbase ecosystem, has announced the launch of Base Bootcamp. It is an intensive, eight-week program designed to turn traditional software developers into proficient, smart contract developers.  Introducing Base Bootcamp, an eight-week program designed to turn experienced developers into smart contract developers Base Bootcamp will make learning interactive and collaborative, with support from experienced engineers and dedicated mentorshttps://t.co/gecI1FMpzT — Base 🛡️ (@BuildOnBase) October 20, 2023…

Base network launches 8-week training course for blockchain developers

On October 20, the team behind Ethereum layer-2 Base network announced that it’s launching an eight-week training course to turn traditional software developers into blockchain developers. Called “Base Bootcamp,” the new program doesn’t cost anything to attend. However, it’s designed for “mid to senior level Software Engineering individual contributors” and students must fill out an application and be accepted to enroll. Less than 20 students will be accepted into each “cohort” or class, and the team will stop accepting applications on October 27, the announcement stated. Introducing Base Bootcamp, an…

Circle launches Web3 development platform for Web2 developers

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Stablecoin issuer Circle has launched a new tool that it says will allow developers to “remove the complexity” of building Web3 apps, according to an announcement and accompanying social media post on October 19. Called “Smart Contract Platform,” the new tool allows developers to deploy smart contracts using a set of pre-vetted code templates and either a console or REST APIs, making it potentially easier for traditional Web2 programmers to use. Circle also released a Gas Station tool that lets developers pay for their users’ gas fees, which they claim…

Lightning Labs Launches Taproot Assets Mainnet to ‘Bitcoinize the Dollar’

Through Taproot Assets, Lightning Labs is bringing stablecoins to Bitcoin and Bitcoinizing traditional assets including the dollar. Bitcoin layer-2 infrastructure firm Lightning Labs has officially launched the mainnet of Taproot Assets, a protocol that supports the issuance of stablecoins and real-world assets on the Bitcoin and Lightning networks. According to an official announcement, the mainnet release will support functionality on the Bitcoin blockchain, with support for Lightning expected soon. Lightning Labs adds that Taproot Assets v0.3 will give builders all they need to make Bitcoin a “multi-asset network”. It will do…

Scroll Launches zkEVM Mainnet | Blockchain News

On October 17, 2023, Scroll, an open-source, community-centric Ethereum scaling solution, unveiled its mainnet, marking a pivotal stride towards augmenting scalability and propelling developer adoption on the Ethereum blockchain. This comes after two years of extensive development and stringent testing, utilizing zero knowledge (zk) proofs to offload computation from the primary blockchain, thereby addressing the challenges of rising network traffic and costs on Ethereum due to its burgeoning user and project base. Scalability Unleashed Employing zk proofs, Scroll has innovated a mechanism that significantly boosts transaction throughput, by expediting transaction…

BNB Chain launches data storage solution Greenfield

The BNB Chain ecosystem has launched the mainnet of its highly anticipated Greenfield, marking a major milestone in decentralized data storage and management. Greenfield is a novel blockchain specialized for decentralized data storage that allows users to upload files and data, set customized access controls and store information redundantly across a decentralized network of storage providers. According to a recent announcement shared with crypto.news, Greenfield introduces a network architecture and economic model that gives users control over their data in Web3. Crucially, Greenfield data is not stored directly on the…

Binance Futures launches perpetual contract with 50x leverage

Binance Futures, a prominent player in the cryptocurrency sector, is poised to enhance its offerings with the introduction of a new product. As of Oct. 15, Binance Futures has enabled crypto traders to tap into a new financial instrument, which allows for trading leverage up to a reported 50 times. According to Binance, the BOND/USDT Perpetual Contract, backed by the BarnBridge (BOND) token as its underlying asset and having Tether (USDT) as its settlement asset, presents a new opportunity for crypto enthusiasts. It operates 24/7, ensuring continuous trading availability for…

Tencent launches credit solution for digital yuan

WeChat operator, Tencent, announced the launch of a new digital yuan smart contract enterprise credit solution platform. The new platform aims to bring a more convenient and efficient financing service for small and medium-sized enterprises. The project will use the digital yuan as the payment tool for companies that utilize the new platform. The new solution will imply the Tencent Blockchain platform technology, a scalable blockchain infrastructure that supports various applications and scenarios. The new initiative will combine elements such as the smart contract engine, the digital yuan wallet, and…

European regulators assess DeFi risks, Uniswap launches Android wallet: Finance Redefined

Welcome to Finance Redefined, your weekly dose of essential decentralized finance (DeFi) insights — a newsletter crafted to bring you the most significant developments from the past week. In this week’s newsletter, European securities regulators have published a report on the DeFi ecosystem that lists the risks it poses to the European Union’s financial system — but also highlights the benefits of DeFi. Uniswap has launched Android wallet beta on Google Play, with the app gaining popularity among desktop and Apple iOS users. DeFi platform Star Arena recovered 90% of…

China Launches Its First Industrial Park for Digital Yuan CBDC Development

Currently, there are nine residents of the park. All of them will get access to ten government initiatives introduced to “boost the development” of the digital yuan ecosystem. The initiatives include payment solutions, smart contracts, hard wallets, and digital yuan promotion. The first industrial park has been opened in the Luohu district of Shenzhen, China, with a focus on developing China’s Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) – digital yuan or e-CNY. The official launching ceremony of the park was held on October 11. As was revealed by Shu Yumin, the Communist…