Another implementation of EEA’s DLT Interoperability Specification

1 October 2024 EEA’s Crosschain Interoperability Working Group has just published a case study describing an implementation of the EEA DLT Interoperability Specification. This case study describes an implementation of the recently published version 1 specification, to enable interactions between the EVM-based Polygon blockchain, and the RUST-based Sobrana Smart Contracts on the Stellar Network. The […]

The Devcon schedule is live!

Hi Ethereum frens, With just 13 days to go until Devcon, we’re amazed by how huge this year’s event will be! Our expected number of attendees has doubled since last time (12,000 vs. 6,000 in Bogotá), we have more than twice the number of Community Hubs and Impact Spaces, and we received double the amount […]

Bitfinity bridges Bitcoin and Ethereum with new Layer-2 mainnet, raises $12 million

Bitfinity Network, a Bitcoin Layer-2 solution compatible with the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM), has officially launched its mainnet after raising nearly $12 million, according to a Nov. 19 statement shared with CryptoSlate. The Layer-2 network aims to bridge the gap between Bitcoin and DeFi, offering enhanced interoperability and abstraction. Its goal is to bring Bitcoin-native […]

Thank you Anaïs Ofranc and QualitaX

After several years in leadership roles with the Crosschain Interoperability WG, first as part of EEA’s technical staff and latterly as co-chair through her EEA member company QualitaX, Anaïs Ofranc is stepping down as co-chair. During that time, alongside co-chair Dr Weijia Zhang of Wanchain, Anaïs has helped the group produce a number of specifications […]

Mekong Testnet Announcement | Ethereum Foundation Blog

After scoping the Pectra fork, a successful interop event and four devnets, we’re now launching the first short-lived Pectra testnet: Mekong! The Mekong testnet includes all the EIPs proposed for the upcoming Pectra fork on Ethereum. These changes include UX changes via EIP-7702, Staking changes via EIP-7251, changes to the deposits and exit mechanisms via […]

Trump Media Group in talks to acquire crypto trading platform Bakkt – FT

President-elect Donald Trump’s media group, Trump Media and Technology Group (TMTG), is reportedly in advanced discussions to acquire Bakkt, the crypto trading platform owned by Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), the Financial Times reported on Nov. 18. According to the report, the deal would involve an all-share purchase, which is TMTG’s move to diversify operations and enter […]