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Polygon Labs, a crypto company, has acquired the research platform Toposware, which aided developers in creating Polygon Type-1 — a project allowing any EVM network to become an L2 blockchain with zero-knowledge (ZK) proof. The deal is estimated to be worth between $30 million and $50 million, according to various sources. 
The U.S. Navy is actively seeking a corporate partner to test its proprietary PARANOID blockchain. This innovative system is designed to significantly improve cybersecurity measures for military software throughout its lifecycle—from development to deployment. 
ENS Labs has proposed expanding the Ethereum Name Service (ENS) protocol to a public Ethereum Layer 2 blockchain or creating its own network as part of the next project version, ENSv2. The developers believe this will enhance scalability and lower user costs. 
Shocking remarks by Racer, the co-founder of the SocialFi protocol Friend.tech, about potentially relocating the project from Base have caused a mild panic within the community. With Friend.tech already facing challenging times, the market responded anxiously to the news. 
What Is a Snapshot in Crypto
Snapshot is a common term in computation. It means capturing the state of a system or data at a certain point in time. Snapshots are often used for reference, analysis, and monitoring changes. In blockchain, a snapshot includes information about transactions, addresses, balances, and other associated data up to a specific block. 
What Is Proof of Personhood?
Isn't it funny that almost every platform requires us to prove that we are human? Although machines verifying people seems somehow strange, such measures are needed against bots and fake accounts. Among identity verification methods is Proof of Personhood (PoP), which represents complex techniques to tackle identification problems. 
A new product named Ether․fi Cash is designed as an alternative to the often complex and costly off-ramp process of converting cryptocurrency to fiat money. The developers hope that this innovation will allow cryptocurrency holders to operate entirely within the blockchain ecosystem. The Open Network: A Deep Dive into the TON Blockchain
In 2017, the Durov brothers embarked on developing the Telegram Open Network (TON), an L1 blockchain aimed at integrating with Telegram. Since then, for various reasons, the messaging platform has distanced itself from TON, and the project has been rebranded to The Open Network. The Symbiosis of TON and Telegram: A Key to Mass Crypto Adoption
The collaboration between TON and Telegram provides a compelling avenue for user engagement. This assertion gains credence from the simplicity of the approach: Telegram serves as the sole platform necessary for all blockchain activities. 
How to Replace the Government with a Blockchain?
Blockchain technology, with its inherent decentralization and transparency, seems ideally suited for governance without traditional leadership structures. Can blockchain completely replace traditional government structures? This discussion looks into scenarios where blockchain could be effectively implemented in governance and where it might fall short.