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Former Microsoft Engineer Predicts a Gradual Shift in Blockchain Development Focus Toward Vertical Scaling

Former Microsoft Engineer Predicts a Gradual Shift in Blockchain Development Focus Toward Vertical ScalingWhile wrapped digital assets have enabled the bridging of assets and expanded their utility, their perceived need for custodianship reintroduces centralization risks and trust dependencies. This contradicts the decentralized ethos of blockchain technology, according to Chris Li, founder and CTO of Ava Protocol. Attaining Utility While Preserving the Core Principles of Decentralization Li told Bitcoin.com […]

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Jump Crypto Replaces $320 Million in Ethereum Taken From Wormhole Exploit

Jump Crypto Replaces 0 Million in Ethereum Taken From Wormhole ExploitOn February 2, 2022, the Wormhole Network’s ethereum ↔ solana bridge was exploited for 120,000 WETH (wrapped ethereum) worth $320 million and the following day, the team explained that “all funds have been restored and Wormhole is back up.” The team has also said a “detailed incident report” will be published soon. Wormhole Network Returns, […]

Trump taps pro-Bitcoin Scott Bessent as Treasury secretary

Wormhole Network’s Cross-Chain Bridge Exploited for Over $250 Million in Ethereum

Wormhole Network’s Cross-Chain Bridge Exploited for Over 0 Million in EthereumReports indicate that the Wormhole Network’s ethereum ↔ solana bi-directional bridge has been exploited by an attacker for 93,750 ether or more than $250 million using today’s ethereum exchange rates. The developers behind the Wormhole Network have told the public the network is “down for maintenance,” as the team “looks into a potential exploit.” Wormhole […]

Trump taps pro-Bitcoin Scott Bessent as Treasury secretary