Planck Unveils Layer‑0 Blockchain Designed for Artificial Intelligence
Planck has launched a pioneering Layer‑0 blockchain, Planck₀, built to support artificial intelligence networks and decentralized physical infrastructure. This new protocol is a foundational layer, facilitating compute coordination, messaging, and security for AI-focused applications operating across sovereign chains. Planck₀ is specifically designed to address the centralization of high-performance AI compute, which is currently dominated by […]
Polygon’s Heimdall Mainnet Suffers Brief Downtime
Polygon’s proof-of-stake blockchain faced a temporary disruption on July 30 when its Heimdall V2 consensus layer experienced an unexpected failure. The incident, which lasted roughly one hour, was triggered by a validator unexpectedly exiting the network, an event that the chain’s logic failed to handle correctly. The Heimdall layer plays a role in coordinating validator […]
Quantum-Safe Upgrade Breakthrough Leaves Bitcoin and Ethereum Behind
A new cryptographic upgrade promises to shield blockchain wallets from future quantum computing threats, but it won’t work for Bitcoin or Ethereum. Sui Research, a leading player in blockchain infrastructure, has introduced a backwards-compatible method that allows blockchain wallets to upgrade to quantum-safe cryptography without disrupting existing systems. This breakthrough could significantly enhance security across […]
Ripple’s CTO Defends Low XRP Ledger Activity, Points to Off-Chain Bank Settlements
Ripple’s Chief Technology Officer, David Schwartz, has responded to growing concerns over declining on-chain activity on the XRP Ledger (XRPL), clarifying that many institutional transactions are being settled off-chain. This statement comes amid criticism from the crypto community about Ripple’s claimed partnerships with hundreds of banks, which have yet to translate into visible, high-volume usage […]
JPMorgan Teams Up with Coinbase to Enable Crypto Purchases for Millions of Customers
JPMorgan Chase has entered into a major partnership with Coinbase, paving the way for millions of Chase customers to access cryptocurrency more easily. The collaboration will allow users to purchase crypto using their Chase credit cards, redeem reward points for digital assets, and connect their bank accounts directly to Coinbase wallets. This move is a […]