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Ethereum Loses Lead: Overview of the Top Smart Contract Platforms
Once Ethereum launched its Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) and smart contract platform, it faced little competition in the marketplace. However, its exorbitant transaction fees and continual network congestion spurred the emergence of alternatives. Now, we're seeing the once 'students' outpace their 'master.' 
What is Bone ShibaSwap (BONE)? A Project Overview
Bone ShibaSwap (BONE) is one of the flagship tokens within the ShibaSwap ecosystem. It operates as a governance token, enabling members of the Shib Army to vote on Doggy DAO proposals. Furthermore, BONE underpins Shibarium, a layer-2 Ethereum-based blockchain network designed specifically for Shiba Inu. OP: Exploring Optimism's Governance Token
Optimism, a second-layer blockchain developed to enhance Ethereum's scalability, is managed by the Optimism Collective community, comprised of OP token holders. The community is divided into two branches: Token House and Citizens House, both of which play a critical role in making decisions about the project's direction. 
Blockchain Use Case Repository Launched by Polygon Labs
Seeking to illustrate the practical value of blockchain beyond the realm of cryptocurrencies, Ethereum scaling solution, Polygon Labs, has unveiled a unique initiative called "The Value Prop." This project serves as an open database, collating and highlighting beneficial blockchain applications from across the globe. 
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has teamed up with India-based crypto fund Crypto Relief and Polygon co-founder Sandeep Nailwal to contribute a substantial sum of $100 million towards COVID-19 research and the development of medical infrastructure in India.
Recognizing the ongoing threat of COVID-19 and potential future pandemics, Buterin took to Twitter on June 8th to highlight the urgent need for a comprehensive global solution. He emphasized the importance of combining cutting-edge scientific innovation with effective on-the-ground implementation to address these challenges head-on.
The generous donation will be directed towards critical areas of research, with a particular focus on studying COVID-19 airborne transmission and advancing the development of improved medical equipment.
By prioritizing these aspects, the initiative aims to enhance understanding and mitigation strategies, ultimately curbing the spread of the virus and improving healthcare outcomes for affected individuals. 
Ecoterra: Harnessing Blockchain for Ecology and Waste Recycling
Ecoterra is pioneering a collection of decentralized apps, grounded on the Ethereum blockchain, to enhance environmental sustainability. The project's ecosystem consists of one application intended for individual users and three for businesses. The beta launches of these decentralized apps (dApps) are set to occur in the fourth quarter of 2023.