1. Understand the Particle Network Project in One Article
Do you feel lost and overwhelmed in the complex Web3 world, with challenges of interoperability and liquidity everywhere? Have you ever thought of a method that can make everything clear and straightforward? Let’s take a look at the concept of chain abstraction.
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2. Vitalik: Layer 2 is an Extension of Ethereum’s Culture
In my recent article discussing the differences between Layer 1 and Layer 2 scaling, I concluded that the most significant difference between these two approaches is not technical but organizational (using the term in the sense of “industry organization”). The issue is not about what can be built, but what should be built, how boundaries between different parts of the ecosystem are defined, and how it affects people’s incentives and ability to act. Specifically, a Layer 2-centric ecosystem is inherently more diverse and naturally leads to a greater variety of approaches to scaling, virtual machine design, and other technical functionalities.
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3. Understanding PEPE’s Past and Future with Over 1100% Increase This Year
With a rise of over 100% this month and a staggering increase of over 1100% this year, PEPE has soared to become the third-largest memecoin with a market capitalization of $6.2 billion. Since its launch in April 2023, this infamous frog has had a significant impact on the Ethereum memecoin ecosystem and has become one of the most consensus-building games in this cycle. In this article, let’s take a look at the initial development of PEPE and delve into its recent rise and related matters.
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4. The Money Laundering and Chinese Female Fugitive Behind 61,000 Bitcoins
Chinese law enforcement authorities have issued a red notice through Interpol for the major suspect Qian Zhimin, conducting a global manhunt, and continuing international cooperation with law enforcement agencies in countries such as the United Kingdom to pursue and recover fugitives. These efforts will have historical significance.
On May 22, Qian Zhimin appeared in a court in London, United Kingdom, where he is expected to stand trial on October 21, 2024. Qian Zhimin is the main suspect in a case involving illegal fundraising, with an amount involved of over 40.2 billion yuan.
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5. BTC Cross-Chain Methods and Security Analysis
When it comes to the BTC ecosystem, it is inevitable to discuss BTC’s cross-chain capabilities. Unlike the EVM ecosystem, the BTC mainnet does not have Turing-complete smart contract capabilities, making it temporarily unable to adopt cross-chain solutions similar to the EVM ecosystem. In this article, I will provide a simple introduction to the common cross-chain methods for BTC and briefly analyze their security.
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