Transactions on the Optimism network surged 67% following its June 7 “Bedrock” upgrade, according to a June 26 Twitter thread from blockchain analytics firm Nansen. The network had been seeing less than 300,000…
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The Optimism network concluded its “Bedrock” upgrade on June 7, reducing deposit times, lowering layer-1 fees and enacting additional security features, according to an announcement from network developer OP Labs. The upgrade is…
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Several prominent crypto projects will be unlocking tokens this week. The move could have an impact on token prices as markets are currently in the green. Layer 2 network Optimism is among the…
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IntoTheBlock, a leading provider of blockchain analytics tools, announced May 4 the launch of its complete set of analytics tools for the Optimism network. IntoTheBlock Market Intelligence users can now access a wealth…
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So what exactly is gas? Why are transaction fees so high at the moment? And what are some of the ways to make the transaction cost lower? You’ll find answers to these questions…
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Expectations for Paris Blockchain Week were relatively low considering the downbeat market conditions. However, Paris can always surprise you. Indeed, conference halls at the event were not nearly as empty or depressing as…