The following is a decision matrix from the perspective of a dapp choosing between deploying to an L1 or an L2 today assuming they both enable similar types of applications (ie. L1/L2 is not custom designed for a specific type of application).

Prime Intellect is a decentralized peer-to-peer protocol designed to aggregate computing power from distributed global sources. By tackling the AI industry's computing resource bottleneck, it enables collaborative AI model development. This article explores Prime Intellect’s team background, funding, and core technologies, including its computing marketplace, decentralized training framework (IntelME), and synthetic data generation framework (GENE).

Infrared Finance makes Proof-of-Liquidity (PoL) on Berachain simple with liquid staking solutions like iBGT and iBERA. Learn how it helps users stake, earn, and stay liquid while optimizing rewards with automated PoL vaults.

Vine Coin ($VINE) is a Solana-based meme cryptocurrency driven by social media trends and speculation. This article explores its origins, market behavior, tokenomics, and roadmap.

As a decentralized AI startup founded just two years ago, Tensorplex Labs has become a key participant in the Bittensor ecosystem through its innovations in DeFi, data dashboards, and AI. This article provides a detailed overview of Tensorplex Labs' achievements in staking and lending, DEX trading, data dashboard integration, and AI ecosystem development, including LLM model optimization, Web3 RAG chatbots, and the Dojo subnet.

Explore how Etherealize.io is accelerating Ethereum’s institutional adoption by educating financial players, developing innovative tools, and bridging traditional finance with decentralized systems.

Explore Venice AI's VVV token, offering decentralized, private AI inference through innovative staking and tokenomics.

Silencio Network uses blockchain and community-driven data collection to map global noise pollution while rewarding users with $SLC tokens.

Specifically, let's check what L2 blocks are, how they differ from L1 blocks and why we really shouldn't care that much about L2 block times, even if they're an interesting engineering metric.

The story is far from perfect. As VC-backed tokens gradually decline, so-called "value tokens" have become mere excuses for project teams, VCs, and market makers to offload their holdings. Each market cycle's volatility sees the urgent execution of a three-step playbook: foundation establishment, airdrop launch, and exchange dumping.

In this article, we'll take a deep dive into Celestia's revenue potential. I'll debunk common myths and narratives circulating on the timeline that I believe are flawed or, at the very least, lack substance.

This article provides an in-depth analysis of the role of market makers in the cryptocurrency space, their business models, and the current state of the industry. Drawing from extensive industry experience, the author details both active and passive market-making strategies, explores common misconceptions and potential risks in the industry, and offers practical advice for projects when selecting a market maker.

The article provides a detailed analysis of the strategic considerations behind the U.S. government's establishment of Bitcoin reserves, including reinforcing the dollar's financial hegemony, combating inflation, and promoting financial innovation. Although cryptocurrency legislation at the federal level is progressing slowly, state governments are actively advancing the legislative process for strategic Bitcoin reserve bills. In the long run, this executive order will create a favorable policy environment for the crypto market and may encourage more countries to establish similar reserves.

Gate Research (Mar 7 - 13, 2025), this report provides a comprehensive analysis of key developments in the cryptocurrency market and macroeconomics. On March 7, U.S. nonfarm employment for February increased by 151,000, slightly below expectations, while the unemployment rate reached a new high. Trump signed an executive order officially establishing the U.S. Bitcoin Strategic Reserve. On March 10, the Utah Senate passed the Bitcoin bill, but the reserve investment provisions were removed. On March 11, the SEC shifted to a crypto-friendly stance and may withdraw exchange registration requirements. On March 12, the U.S. February unadjusted core CPI annual rate recorded 3.1%, the lowest since April 2021. The SEC delayed the approval of multiple spot cryptocurrency ETFs. On March 13, the state of Nebraska in the U.S. signed a Bitcoin ATM regulatory bill.

This article explores crypto firms expected to go public in 2025 and the factors influencing their valuations. It compares Coinbase’s market position with traditional financial powerhouse Charles Schwab, assesses the lasting impact of the 2021 valuation bubble, and examines how IPOs contribute to the legitimization of the crypto industry while attracting more capital investment.