Technology

In brief The new ERC-7930 standard gives computers a standardized format, while ERC-7828 creates human-readable addresses. These standards prevent costly errors when sending assets between different networks. Implementation is expected in wallets and cross-chain protocols after it’s finalized on May 9th. Developers working on Ethereum are about to finalize two complementary standards that could solve […]

In brief Cryptography pioneer Adi Shamir criticized cryptocurrencies at a global security conference. Shamir believes crypto has centralized in exchanges and enabled malware. He remains hopeful about blockchain applications. Cryptocurrencies have failed to deliver on their promises, cryptography pioneer Adi Shamir suggested at the RSA Conference in San Francisco, California, on Tuesday. “My personal opinion

In brief A proposal this week aimed to remove limits on how Bitcoin stores data, enabling the storage of larger non-financial content. Proponents argue that the limits are ineffective because users bypass them through alternative methods. Critics warn that this change may move Bitcoin beyond its original purpose as a digital currency. Bitcoin developers are

In brief Scroll says it has become the first Ethereum Layer 2 using zero-knowledge proofs to reach “Stage 1,” reducing reliance on a central operator. The project’s Euclid upgrade enables censorship-resistant transactions, introduces a user-controlled exit window, and sets strict limits on council powers. A new tool, OpenVM—built with Axiom—breaks down large transactions into smaller