What top blockchain executives are leaning into in 2026

As billions of dollars pour into blockchain infrastructure in 2026, a fundamental debate is fracturing the development ...
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CratD2C blockchain breakdown: A deep dive into the CRAT token and Layer 1 architecture

CratD2C is now the latest entrant in the Layer 1 blockchain market, boasting performance metrics that rival Ethereum and Solana, with a delegated proof-of-stake consensus mechanism. Its core function ...
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Avalanche Raises $250M Amid Major Overhaul of Layer-1 Blockchain

Avalanche, the layer-1 blockchain that is upgrading its technology platform, has raised $250 million in a token sale led by Galaxy Digital, Dragonfly and ParaFi Capital. More than 40 investment firms ...

Optimistic Rollups vs. ZK Rollups: Scaling Ethereum As A Settlement Layer

Compare Optimistic Rollups and ZK Rollups. Know how fraud proofs and validity proofs allow Ethereum to function as a secure ...
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Google Advances Its Layer-1 Blockchain; Here’s What We Know So Far

Google Cloud is moving forward with plans to launch its own layer-1 (L1) blockchain, positioning the network as neutral infrastructure for global finance at a time when fintech competitors are ...
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USDC issuer Circle to launch new layer-1 Arc blockchain this year

USDC issuer Circle introduced its layer-1 blockchain, Arc, and said its Q2 revenue and reserve income increased 53% year-over-year. Circle, a publicly traded US company and the issuer of USDC ...