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Latest Layer 1 stories
- Initia’s INIT Token Climbs 80% as Layer 1 Remains Halted After Hack
Initia said compromised Rollup infrastructure keys were used to forge IBC transfers. About $605,000 in USDC and $10,000 in other tokens moved out of a custody account.
· Technology
- Avalanche L1s Give Applications Control Over Validator Rules
The Dec. 16, 2024, Etna upgrade removed the former Subnet requirements for L1 validators to validate Avalanche’s Primary Network and meet its 2,000 AVAX minimum stake.
· Technology
- Arca CIO Jeff Dorman Calls Hyperliquid First to Pair Its L1 With DEX and Stablecoin Fees
He argued that an L1 token has little value on its own unless the project also earns fees from a decentralized exchange and stablecoin.
· Business
- Initia L1 and Rollups Return to Normal as Transfers Face Limits
WETH and AUSD0 withdrawals carry a 24-hour processing period, while Noble USDC withdrawals remain subject to hourly limits.
· Technology
- Initia Says Layer 1 and Rollups Are Back Online, Details Withdrawal Limits
Cross-chain bridge and trading-platform transfers are expected to resume later Monday, Nov. 2. WETH and AUSD0 withdrawals will have a 24-hour processing period, while Noble USDC withdrawals face hourly limits.
· Technology
- Initia Targets Nov. 2 Restart for Layer 1 Network and Rollups
Support for AUSD0, USDC.n and WETH is expected before the restart. The plan also calls for a temporary DEX pause to rebalance pools.
· Technology
- Solana Apps Generate Nearly $34 Million for Seventh Straight Week
The weekly lead follows a separate 30-day comparison in which Solana apps recorded $193.1 million, ahead of Hyperliquid at $86.5 million.
· Investing
- Solana Foundation Executive Invites Projects as Blockchain Industry Consolidates
Creech says Solana meets the demands of key financial infrastructure and welcomes Layer 1, Layer 2 and application projects considering a migration.
· Technology
- CZ Responds to BNB Chain Plan for a New L1 Using BNB
The network would run alongside BNB Smart Chain, with a testnet targeted by the end of 2026 and mainnet in early 2027.
· Technology
- Hyperliquid Plans to Roughly Double HIP-3 Volume Counted Toward L1 Limits
Most HIP-3 perpetual markets are expected to see roughly twice as much volume count toward L1 user rate limits. Fee-tier volume calculations will remain unchanged.
· Technology
- StarkWare Abstains as Starknet Poll Gives L1 Research 93.52% of Voting Power
The nonbinding Snapshot poll ran for seven days and drew more than 2,800 wallets. Any shift from Ethereum Layer 2 to an independent network would require another governance vote.
· Technology
- StarkWare and Starknet Foundation to Study Post-Quantum Layer 1
The group will assess feasibility after a holder vote backed research without authorizing a migration; findings are expected in the coming months.
· Technology
- Starknet Holders Back Research Into Quantum-Resistant Layer 1
More than 93.5% of voting power supported studying a shift from Ethereum Layer 2 status; further governance approval would be needed for any transition.
· Technology
- Starknet’s Layer 1 Research Poll Closes Oct. 22 After STRK Pullback
A vote in favor would begin research and lead to further proposals and polls, without approving a network transition.
· Investing
- Starknet Opens Seven-Day Poll on Studying a Standalone Quantum-Resistant L1
The nonbinding poll gauges community interest; it does not approve a transition, and STRK would remain the network’s native token.
· Technology
- Neura Plans to Shut Down v1 Testnet and Neuraverse for Next Phase
The AI-native economic Layer 1 project completed a snapshot covering points balances, leaderboard rankings, completed tasks and activity history.
· Technology
- Starknet Weighs Ethereum Exit for Quantum-Resistant Layer 1
The network is targeting 2027 for full quantum resistance as STRK more than doubled over seven days.
· Technology
- Starknet Token Jumps 54.87% as Network Weighs Independent Layer 1
The proposed shift could give Starknet more control over quantum-resistance upgrades, but no transition has been approved.
· Investing
- STRK Rallies as Starknet Weighs Ethereum Layer 1 Shift
The network is targeting full quantum resistance by 2027, ahead of Ethereum’s 2029 roadmap target.
· Technology
- STRK Climbs 30% as Starknet Weighs Shift to Layer 1
The rally outpaced Bitcoin and Ether as daily trading on Starknet’s decentralized exchanges rose to about $33.7 million.
· Investing
- Starknet Considers Layer 1 Shift as STRK Rallies 22.92%
The Ethereum Layer 2 is weighing an independent network to pursue quantum resistance, but no transition decision or launch schedule has been announced.
· Technology
- STRK Jumps 40% as Starknet Weighs Quantum-Safe L1 Shift
The proposed transition could speed Starknet’s security upgrades, but the network’s revenue remains modest relative to the token’s move.
· Technology
- Broad Crypto Selloff Pushes Bitcoin Below $81,000, Ether Under $2,500
Crypto sectors fell broadly over 24 hours, with the AI sector down 5.09% and several major tokens posting steeper losses.
· Investing
- Starknet Weighs Ethereum Split as STRK Surges 26% in 24 Hours
Founder Eli Ben-Sasson is considering an independent Layer 1 focused on post-quantum and AI-resistant cryptography, with a 2027 target.
· Technology
- Tempo Leads Stablecoin Market Growth With $519.1 Million Gain
Arc added $509.2 million over the same 30-day period. Both networks focus on stablecoin finance and payments infrastructure.
· Investing
- Kaspa’s KAS Holds Near $0.04 After Toccata Upgrade
KAS was priced at $0.04021 in one 24-hour snapshot, while the June 30, 2026, upgrade added covenants and native zero-knowledge verification.
· Technology
- Pharos Network Announces Agent-Native Upgrade for Onchain AI
The proposed rollout adds testnet gas sponsorship, agent-development tools and a real-world asset interface, while broader autonomous account features remain on the roadmap.
· Technology
- Shielded Bitcoin Proposal Outlines Private Transfers on Bitcoin L1
The Sept. 24 design uses encrypted notes, public nullifiers and zero-knowledge proofs without changing Bitcoin’s consensus rules.
· Technology
- Bernstein Reaffirms Bullish View on Circle Despite Mixed Earnings, Cites Arc Launch
Bernstein maintains a $140 target on Circle despite mixed Q2 results, highlighting USDC growth, regulatory progress, and the upcoming Arc blockchain launch as key drivers.
· Business
- Solana Hits Record 10 Billion Transactions as SOL Price Stalls Below $75
Solana records over 10 billion weekly transactions and advances network upgrades, but SOL price remains capped below $75 amid weak demand.
· Investing
- Solana Holds Near $73 as Alpenglow Upgrade Fuels Network Outlook Debate
Solana trades near $73 as investors weigh the upcoming Alpenglow upgrade, rising stablecoin activity, and mixed technical signals shaping its near-term outlook.
· Technology
- Solana Holds $75 Range as Alpenglow Upgrade and On-Chain Growth Boost Outlook
Solana stabilizes near $75 as validators approve the Alpenglow upgrade and strong on-chain activity alongside ETF developments signal growing institutional interest.
· Investing
- Solana Activity Surges as $1.6 Billion RWA Growth Outpaces Price Momentum
Solana sees rising on-chain activity and $1.6 billion in real-world asset inflows even as SOL price remains range-bound amid weak market sentiment.
· Investing
- Solana Holds $78 Support as 1,000th Epoch Milestone Meets Wallet Hack
Solana maintains key $78 support as the network marks its 1,000th epoch milestone while a $14.2 million wallet hack highlights ongoing security concerns.
· Investing
- BIS Warns Blockchain Fragmentation Undermines Liquidity, Challenges Scalable Settlement Vision
A BIS report argues that economic incentives are driving blockchain fragmentation, weakening liquidity and limiting the sector’s ability to evolve into unified financial infrastructure.
· Insights & Views
- Solana Falls 5% to Test $76 Support as Dip-Buying Narrative Emerges
Solana dropped over 5% to around $76 as traders assess a potential dip-buying opportunity despite stable medium-term momentum.
· Investing
- Solana Slips as Trading Volume Thins, Key $80 Support in Focus
Solana (SOL) dipped as trading volume declined, with analysts watching the $80 level for potential support amid fading short-term momentum.
· Investing
- Aptos Patches Critical Move VM Bug That Put Up to $70 Billion at Risk
Aptos fixed a critical Move VM vulnerability flagged by Hexens that could have exposed up to $70 billion in assets to systemic risk without any reported losses.
· Technology
- XPHERE Joins Philippine Blockchain Week 2026 RWA Panel, Becomes Title Sponsor of 'BLOCK:LOUNGE'
XPHERE participated in Philippine Blockchain Week 2026 as a main stage RWA panel speaker and title sponsor of the official side event, BLOCK:LOUNGE.
· Business
- Avalanche Targets Asian Institutions With Custom Layer 1 Blockchain Strategy
Avalanche positions its customizable Layer 1 model as infrastructure for Asian financial institutions, targeting regulated deployments and real-world asset adoption across Korea and Japan.
· Business