Stani Kulechov's Lens Protocol has launched its ZKsync-powered Layer 2 Lens Chain to propel web3 social networking and data ownership.

Wyoming is set to launch a stablecoin, marking the first fiat-backed token issued by a public entity in the U.S. The Wyoming Stable Token (WYST) is undergoing testing on various platforms, including Avalanche, Solana, and Ethereum.

Wyoming is preparing to launch its stablecoin on LayerZero, called the Wyoming Stable Token, possibly by July 2025. According to the official announcement on Mar.

The STRF sale is scheduled to close later on Tuesday, with Strategy raising approximately $711 million in net proceeds.

LayerZero has created history with its mind blowing hold over the world. The financial system was revolutionized when LayerZero started climbing the ladder.

EigenLayer has enhanced two major integrations, with Mantle Network and ZKsync adopting EigenDA for data availability and ZKsync also incorporating EigenLayer's Autonomous Verifiable Services (AVSs) for decentralized zero-knowledge (zk) proving. These partnerships expand EigenLayer's role in Ethereum's modular security landscape, reinforcing its position as the leading restaking protocol.

The Michael Saylor-led company now holds 499,226 BTC purchased for an average price of $66,360 per token.

The ZKsync Ignite program will be discontinued after its first season, with the DeFi Steering Committee (DSC) announcing that rewards will cease on March 17, 2025. The decision is driven by a strategic shift towards focusing resources on the Elastic Network, which is seen as essential for the long-term vision of ZKsync.

Crypto prices bounced back on Friday as investors rotated back to risky assets amid rising recession risks. Bitcoin has moved to $84,000, while the market cap of all cryptocurrencies jumped to over $2.85 trillion. This article looks at some of the top trending crypto coins like LayerZero (ZRO), IOST (IOST), and Pi Network (PI).

The company behind ZKsync DAO prematurely ended its Ignite rewards program effective March 17, citing bearish market conditions.

TL;DR ZKsync DAO ends the Ignite program ahead of schedule, avoiding the second season of rewards for DeFi projects due to market conditions and a more conservative strategic approach. The decision aligns with the priority of developing the Elastic Network, a multichain ecosystem within ZKsync that aims to enhance interoperability and efficiency in decentralized finance.

ZKsync has announced the cancellation of the second season of Ignite and remains committed to its Elastic Network vision.

The blockchain has lost around 50% of total value locked since Jan. 30.

ZKsync's DeFi Steering Committee (DSC) said it will not renew ZKsync Ignite, its liquidity reward program, as the project shifts its focus to broader network expansion.The DSC confirmed that Ignite's second season will not proceed and that the program will be discontinued on March 17. This also cancels the reward allocation for period 6, the final phase of the program's first season.

ZKSync will not launch Season 2 of its Ignite program, which aimed to boost available liquidity for DeFi. ZKSync will now focus on the Elastic Network and improve the ZK tokenomics to offset the bearish market conditions.

The committee said that prioritizing technology development for native interoperability across ZKSync's Elastic Network is crucial.

TL;DR Starknet users can now pay at merchants accepting Bitcoin Lightning payments using only STRK, thanks to Braavos wallet and the Atomiq bridge. No need to set up a Lightning wallet or pre-fund with BTC, making Bitcoin payments simpler and increasing adoption.

STRK has rising 3% since its February launch, while MSTR has dropped over 20%.

Ethereum Layer-2 Starknet has announced plans to launch a Bitcoin L2 to unify the two biggest blockchain ecosystems. In a post on X, Starknet added that it will become the first L2 to settle on both networks.

Analyt project massive BTC dominance if its DeFi sector is fully tapped.

Starknet plans to expand Bitcoin use cases by bridging Bitcoin and Ethereum. StarkWare recently established a Bitcoin strategic reserve.

Starknet, an Ethereum ETH-based Layer-2 network, is working toward a system where Bitcoin BTC and Ethereum operate more seamlessly together.

Starknet has unveiled a bold plan to bridge Bitcoin and Ethereum. Here's How.

Starknet has announced its ambitious plan to become the first Layer 2 solution to unify Bitcoin and Ethereum, aiming to enhance bitcoin's functionality and scalability while preserving its core principles of decentralization and trustlessness.

Starknet plans to use Bitcoin as a settlement layer alongside Ethereum, aiming to connect the two largest blockchains on a single layer 2 network. The Starknet Foundation's Bitcoin roadmap, published on Mar.

Ethereum layer 2 Starknet is laying the groundwork to settle on Bitcoin and Ethereum to unify the two largest blockchains on a single layer.The Starknet Foundation said in its March 11 Bitcoin roadmap that it's aiming for Starknet to become Bitcoin's execution layer, scaling it from 13 transactions per second to thousands, reducing blocks and gas fees, and creating a better user experience. “Most Bitcoin today sits static in wallets and exchanges, constrained by the limitations of the network's original design: a lack of scalability and an inability to natively support applications beyond simple buying, selling, and transferring,” the foundation said.

Starknet's integration of Bitcoin and Ethereum could revolutionize DeFi by enhancing scalability, reducing costs, and boosting asset utility. The post Starknet plans to unify Bitcoin and Ethereum on a single layer 2 network appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The aim is to provide a Bitcoin DeFi experience using trust assumptions as the next big thing to zero-knowledge proofs until such a time that OP_CAT is adopted

TL;DR Starknet has integrated Bitcoin and Ethereum into the same execution layer, using STARK proof technology to improve Bitcoin's scalability and functionality. The integration with the Xverse wallet will allow Bitcoin to be managed on this Layer 2 solution. BTCFi Season will be launched to encourage the use of Bitcoin in DeFi applications.

StarkWare also outlined three further developments as plans for the Starknet Layer 2 to unify Bitcoin and Ethereum escalate.

Strategy (formerly known as MicroStrategy) has unveiled plans to raise $21 billion through its Series A preferred stock (STRK) to acquire more Bitcoin. According to a March 10 statement, the company had entered a sales agreement to issue and sell shares of its 8.00% Series A perpetual strike preferred stock at the market (ATM).

Strategy is planning additional capital raises to fund Bitcoin purchases despite the recent market downslide and macro uncertainty.

Strategy intends to use the proceeds for general corporate purposes, including the acquisition of bitcoin.

StarkNet is launching a governance vote where STRK holders will decide whether to approve a major staking upgrade.

Bitlayer, the first Bitcoin-focused layer-2 network, has made a significant announcement today to further advance the vision of expanding Bitcoin beyond its traditional role as a store of value. As the pioneering BTC network, Bitlayer, announced at ETH Denver 2025 its key partnerships with five Blockchains, viz.

Nums, a sequential game built off of Starknet's technology, is the first layer-3 to settle on the network.

Matter Labs Co-Founder and CEO Alex Gluchowski explains why he sees ZK as the "end game" for blockchain tech.

This partnership opens the doors to a new era for DeFi on Bitcoin.

Rootstock's aim is to end Bitcoin's "isolation" from other chains due to its lack of native smart contracts.

Strategy, formerly known as MicroStrategy, has made a strong entry into the market with its Strike Preferred Stock (STRK).

Beyond PENGU, airdrops from Dymension, Omni Network, zkSync, and LayerZero boosted Pudgy Penguins holders' earnings significantly throughout 2024.

Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) preferred stock, STRK, had a record-breaking performance in its first two weeks. According to the company, STRK is now the best-performing out of 115 preferred stocks listed in the US since 2022.

Matter Labs CEO Alex Gluchowski said interoperability across the Elastic Network could add a new dimension to this potential value accrual.

Starknet-based lending protocol zkLend has confirmed a significant security breach, resulting in the theft of more than $9 million in Ethereum (ETH).

ZkLend lost over $4.9 million in a cyber attack. The ZkLend team gave a bounty for the stolen assets.

zkLend has lost over $9 million worth of Ethereum in a hack. The protocol is demanding the hacker return 90% of the stolen funds or face legal consequences.

ZkLend has lost nearly $5 million in a Starknet exploit, and the protocol has offered the hacker a 10% bounty if the remaining funds are returned before Feb. 14.

ZkLend lost nearly $10 million in a Starknet exploit. The protocol offered the hacker a 10% bounty if the remaining funds were returned before Feb. 14.