Immutable targets a mid-2027 OP Stack migration with faster blocks, higher fees and seven-day native withdrawals. Some developers must prepare before the switch.
Aztec launches Tierra V6 with faster private proofs and a fix for its critical V5 flaw. Historical exploitation remains unquantifiable, the project says.
Ethereum researchers propose post-quantum PeerDAS proofs and variable blobs up to 524,288 bytes. The unapproved draft also changes fees and requires a fork.
Starknet is considering an independent L1 for quantum resistance in 2027. STRK rose about 13.4% in its completed session, but no migration is approved.
Arbitrum paused new Stylus activations on One and Nova and added a BoLD settlement guard. Existing contracts keep running; no theft has been disclosed.
Blast is winding down its Ethereum L2. Users face a temporary withdrawal pause and an Oct. 26 interface cutoff; bridge-contract access will remain.
DogeOS opened its Dogecoin public testnet with DOGE fees and Ethereum-compatible tools. Lending and stablecoin teams are building, but mainnet timing remains unset.
Robinhood Chain's public explorer showed more than 20.4 million transactions on Aug. 12, pushing cumulative transactions above 368 million and addresses past 14 million.
Sophon is directing holders and exchanges toward Ethereum as it winds down its Layer 2, retires SOPH's old chain functions and pivots its products to Base.
MVMT Labs filed a voluntary Chapter 11 case in Delaware as the MOVE token traded near its record low, while Move Industries said it is a separate company operating normally.
Taiko halted blocks and paused its Ethereum bridge after a $1.7 million proof-validation exploit, sending TAIKO down as the team prepares a post-mortem.
Polygon zkEVM Mainnet Beta is set for a July 1 sequencer sunset, leaving DeFi users to withdraw before wallet claims move to Ethereum.
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