Weekly Digest

TLDR: Over the past week, the forum has been bustling with discussions on Bitcoin’s impressive market performance, Ethereum’s strategic developments, and the evolving landscape of decentralized finance. Notably, Bitcoin has reached new heights, and Ethereum is making strides in integrating zero-knowledge proofs. Meanwhile, the DeFi sector is witnessing innovative applications and strategic shifts in software licensing.

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  • :rocket: Bitcoin Hits $119K: Bitcoin reaches a new all-time high with strong ETF inflows, suggesting a potential price target of $130K.
  • :link: Parsec Weekly #124: Introduction of Hyperliquid’s CoreWriter, enabling smart contracts to interact with centralized exchange-grade order books.
  • :chart_increasing: Trading Optionality: Exploration of the evolving crypto options market and emerging platforms addressing capital efficiency challenges.
  • :locked: Shipping an L1 zkEVM: Ethereum’s roadmap to integrate ZK proofs into its core infrastructure, starting with realtime block proving.
  • :robot: My Response to AI 2027: Vitalik Buterin challenges the AI 2027 doom scenario, emphasizing humanity’s defensive capabilities.
  • :bank: 3 Alpha Apps: Overview of three DeFi platforms offering unique opportunities, including Upshift vaults and Kamino V2.
  • :bar_chart: Volatility Tightens: Bitcoin’s market is quietly coiling for a potential volatility explosion, with significant ETF inflows.
  • :globe_with_meridians: The Future of Ecosystem Development at the EF: Ethereum Foundation’s reimagined strategy for global impact and ecosystem development.
  • :chart_increasing: Bitcoin Treasury Stocks Run on Vibes: Analysis of the varied performance of Bitcoin treasury stocks, driven by perception and sentiment.