TLDR
In the period from January 19 to January 26, 2025, the forum saw significant discussions around the rise of Bitcoin ETFs, updates from the Ethereum community, and emerging blockchain technologies. Notable developments include Bitcoin ETFs accumulating a substantial portion of Bitcoin’s supply and various advancements in Ethereum’s infrastructure and scalability solutions. Other highlights include new initiatives in decentralized finance and innovative approaches to privacy and cross-chain interoperability.
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Abstract cheatsheet unveiled providing MetaMask RPC details for seamless integration with the Abstract Mainnet.
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Bitcoin ETFs: A Year in Review highlighted their success with 2.6% of Bitcoin’s total supply acquired, demonstrating Bitcoin’s increasing acceptance.
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SOCKET’s impressive impact in cross-chain transactions, amassing $200M TVL and partnering with industry giants like MetaMask and Coinbase Wallet.
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Parsec Weekly’s insights about the mutual growths of Ethereum and Solana, pushing for a friendly ecosystem rivalry rather than competition.
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Scaling Ethereum: L1 and L2 insights detailed the collaboration needed for blockchain scalability and efficiency.
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Strategies for Web3 growth were discussed, emphasizing community building and brand identity to thrive in the Web3 space.
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Ethereum.org’s “Shape Up” development cycle to enhance user engagement through an interactive roadmap and audio content.
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Post-Having Year review looked into developments in crypto infrastructure and a possible shift towards more integrative solutions between CeFi and DeFi.
Each of these developments reflects the growing complexity and integration of blockchain technologies across various sectors, emphasizing both technical advancements and community-centric approaches.