Blockchain Startup Rome Raises $9M to Serve Ethereum Layer-2s Through Solana Shared sequencers and data availability (DA) are services that Rome could provide, as blockchain builders increasingly rely on “modular” networks to handle Ethereum’s myriad components and functions.

Crypto Mixers, Privacy Coins, Layer 2s Complicate Tracing for Law Enforcement, EU Innovation Hub Says Separately, France’s markets regulator said crypto remains a high risk for money laundering.

Crypto for Advisors: Layer 2s and the Evolution of Bitcoin The Bitcoin community has developed various layer-2 blockchains that enhance the network’s efficiency and functionality without altering its core software.

How the Bitcoin Halving Will Drive Action to Layer 2s

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Layer 2s Have Their Moment The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for April 22, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

Celo Chooses Optimism, Concluding Bake-Off Among Layer 2s CLabs officially proposed using Optimism’s OP Stack for the transition. The proposal will be discussed on a couple of community calls and then go to a vote among holders of the project’s CELO tokens, under the chain’s governance rules.

The Protocol: Ethereum Layer-2s Keep Coming as OKX Apes In In this week’s edition of The Protocol newsletter, we share a few trends stand out to close 2023: the proliferation of Ethereum layer-2 networks, the ascendancy of zero-knowledge cryptography and the appearance of tokens, smart contracts and now file hosting on the Bitcoin blockchain.

Limited-time deal: Logitech MX Anywhere 2S Wireless Mouse Use On Any Surface, Hyper-Fast Scrolling, Rechargeable, Control Up to 3 Apple Mac and Windows Computers and Lapt – $40 Various Retailers have *Logitech MX Anywhere 2S Wireless Mouse* (Graphite, 910-006210) on sale for *$39.99*. *Shipping is free*. Thanks to community member *NoVAslickhuntin* for finding this deal….

Haven’t done my taxes in two years- moved states, was in school/worked freelance, lots of W-2s. Likely owed refunds, how much does a tax professional cost/what do I do? In 2022 I lived in Massachusetts, but one year I couldn’t find the document with my MA health ID number, or I had lapses in coverage and didn’t receive one. Last year I moved to NYC and was a bit of a mess. I’ve been working freelance in the film industry so I have a lot of different w2s. If I hired someone to do this, how much would it cost rou…

LPT: Use the rule of 2s when discussing the ages of babies and toddlers 2 weeks / 2 months / 2 years In general, I find it acceptable to count the age in: Days until 2 weeks (he’s 11 days old but not 22 days old) Weeks until 2 months (she is 5 weeks old versus 13 weeks old) Months until 2 years (they are 18 months old, not 29 months old) Obviously circumstances can differ depending on the situation or if it is in a …

Understanding the Economics of Ethereum Layer 2s Explosive Ethereum growth is on the way, with layer 2s like Arbitrum, Optimism and now Base paving the way, Michael Nadeau of The DeFi Report writes.

Limited-time deal: Logitech MX Master 2S Advanced Wireless Mouse, Black, Graphite, 5″ x 3.4″ x 1.9″ – $59.99 Amazon Amazon has *Logitech MX Master 2S Wireless Laser Mouse* (910-005965, Graphite) for *$59.99*. *Shipping is free*. Walmart also has *Logitech MX Master 2S Wireless Laser Mouse* (910-005965,…