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Optimism Network introduces a fault-proof testnet technology in an effort to achieve decentralization.

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OP Labs has successfully integrated its modular, fail-safe system into the OP Goerli testnet. In a recent blog post dated October 3rd, OP Labs, the brains behind the Optimism network, proudly announced the launch of a testnet version of their fault-proof system. Once this rigorous testing phase concludes, it promises to usher in a more decentralized and highly efficient Superchain ecosystem. The newly developed system is currently in deployment on the Optimism Goerli network. Historically, OP Stack-based networks have relied on centralized sequencers for bundling transactions and submitting them to Ethereum. However, this reliance on a centralized entity posed a potential vulnerability. Users lacked the ability to counteract fraudulent submissions by the sequencer if it happened to present inaccurate data. This created a worrisome scenario where malicious actors could potentially confirm fraudulent transactions if they gained control. L2Beat, in a report on Optimism, has raised red fl...

Top 5 books to learn about blockchain

Discover the fundamentals of blockchain technology, its use cases and its impact on various businesses through the top five books about blockchain. Reading blockchain books can be an effective way to understand blockchain technology comprehensively. These books can provide insights into the history and principles of blockchain, and how it works in practice. By reading these books, you can gain a deeper appreciation of the potential of blockchain technology and its various use cases across different industries. Furthermore, these books can help you understand how blockchain can be used to solve real-world problems and transform existing business models. By staying up-to-date with the latest blockchain developments, you can position yourself for success in this emerging field. Here are five books to learn about blockchain: “Mastering Blockchain: Distributed Ledger Technology, Decentralization, and Smart Contracts Explained” by Imran Bashir This book provides an in-depth overview of b...

Pharma companies team up with DeSci to accelerate scientific research

Pfizer is now the first big pharma to participate in a decentralized autonomous organization (DAO). Having emerged as a movement in the research community, Decentralized Science (DeSci) initiatives are progressing at a pace even big pharma cannot ignore. In fact, Pfizer is now the first pharmaceutical to vote on decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) proposals of German blockchain-based organization VitaDAO. The collaboration is part of VitaDAO's latest fundraising disclosed in late January from strategic members, including Pfizer Ventures, Shine Capital and L1 Digital, among other longevity enthusiasts. The $4.1 million raised will be used to fund longevity research projects and accelerate the spinout of VitaDAO's first biotech startups, with two more in development for 2023. "Pfizer is now bringing some of their own scientists to join with the community of research ers who are part of Vita DAO to help incubate some of this research ," told Cointelegraph A...