Loi Luu, who realized one of the earliest token swaps, announced Optimex. The new project aims to bring native DeFi to Bitcoin and enhance its long-term security.

The ZRO token launch required donations to claim, which sparked debate across the community. The new mechanism challenges traditional airdrops, potentially influencing future token distributions.

By setting rate limits on token movements across chains, Cosmos is pioneering a method to significantly decrease the impact of bridge hacks in web3.

The cross-chain interoperability protocol is giving away its upcoming token (ZRO) to early users. The snapshot to determine eligibility is over, and ZRO is expected to launch in the first half of 2024.

Utilizing advanced analytics, Arkham reveals that even seasoned DeFi participants may overlook substantial funds trapped in bridge contracts for extended periods.

With a pre-market price setting Wormhole’s market cap at an impressive $2.7 billion, concerns arise about its value compared to its actual usage in the bridge market.

The standard is designed to streamline native USDC availability on new blockchains. This development is poised to increase security and reduce liquidity fragmentation across diverse networks.

Aave is revamping its governance system with the upcoming v3 upgrade, focusing on enhanced voter participation and reduced costs. The protocol is also looking at licensing its codebase.