ChainCatcher news, NEAR AI announced the launch of its Alpha version, which includes a customizable AI smart assistant that interacts on Web2 and Web3 by connecting with other AI agents and services. Meanwhile, the NEAR AI Research Center will support community-driven AI research and foundational model creation, aiming to build a 1.4T parameter model.

ChainCatcher news, the Ethereum Layer2 network Metis has launched the alpha version of the decentralized sequencer, where sequencer nodes will receive METIS rewards to incentivize their participation in block generation and transaction processing. In the first year, all sequencer nodes will have a 20% mining reward rate.In response, the Metis development team stated that this will be the first Ethereum Rollup to support decentralized sequencers.

ChainCatcher news, Web3 open information layer RSS3 announced on the X platform that its Alpha mainnet is now live, and users can interact with the mainnet through the RSS3 browser and other means.It is reported that the RSS3 mainnet adopts a dual-layer structure: the Data Sub-layer (DSL), which will consist of a large number of permissionless decentralized nodes for effective indexing and structured processing of open information; and the Value Sub-layer (VSL), which uses an improved OP stack and Celestia DA to handle the value and ownership derived from the Data Sub-layer.Currently, the RSS3 Value Sub-layer (VSL) is operational, and the main upgrade plan for the RSS3 Data Sub-layer (DSL) will take place in the upcoming Beta mainnet.

ChainCatcher news, according to the official announcement, the DFINITY Foundation has announced the release of the alpha version of DocuTrack. DocuTrack is an open-source alternative to traditional enterprise IT stacks and can be used as part of traditional document sharing platforms.

ChainCatcher news, Rollup solution Sovereign releases the second Alpha version of Sovereign SDK V0.2.0. Key updates include the implementation of incentive management for Optimistic Rollups, incentive management based on sorting through soft confirmations, experimental EVM support, implementation of a FCFS sorter with RPC support, and general support for CLI wallets.According to the crypto data platform RootData, Sovereign previously completed a $7.39 million seed round financing in January 2023, led by Haun Ventures, with participation from Maven 11, 1KX, Robot Ventures, and Plaintext Capital.

ChainCatcher news, ConsenSys Layer2 network Linea announced that access to Linea Mainnet Alpha is now open to the entire Linea community. Developers can access the Rollup and ETH bridge UI as well as RPC endpoints in Infura and MetaMask. A standardized token bridge supporting ERC20 tokens will be launched in the coming weeks.

ChainCatcher news, according to official information, Celer Network has officially launched the zero-knowledge ZK full-chain data proof platform Brevis Alpha version, providing developers with an innovative Omnichain ZK co-processing SDK, supporting ZK cross-chain interoperability, EVM storage slot value proof, EVM transaction proof, and EVM transaction receipt proof, among other features.Previous news, Celer Network launched the zero-knowledge ZK full-chain data proof platform Brevis, enabling dApps and smart contracts to access, compute, and utilize any data across multiple blockchains in a completely trustless manner.

ChainCatcher news, the Ethereum Layer2 network Mantle Network officially launched its mainnet Alpha version at the Ethereum Community Conference (EthCC) in Paris. The network has undergone six months of development and testing, during which it processed over 14 million on-chain transactions. (Source link)

ChainCatcher news, the Voyager Quest challenge initiated by the zk-rollup network Linea has officially concluded. The nine-week challenge aimed to engage its community and test its technology. During the challenge, Linea achieved over 30 million transactions, with more than 5.2 million wallets participating, showcasing the strength of its ecosystem.Voyager Quest allowed participants to engage in various on-chain and off-chain activities, including Q&A and voting, to learn more about the Linea ecosystem and its features. The Linea team upgraded key components of the zkEVM architecture, improving network performance, user experience, and transaction costs, laying the foundation for a more scalable, efficient, secure, and user-friendly Ethereum Layer 2 roll-up network. (source link)

ChainCatcher news, according to official information, the Ethereum Layer2 solution Linea launched by ConsenSys has announced the release of its mainnet Alpha version. Application developers will be able to deploy their projects to the Linea Alpha network on Friday, and users will have access starting next week.It is reported that Linea had 5.5 million unique wallets submitting over 46 million transactions during its testnet phase, making Linea one of the largest and fastest-growing projects on Goerli. (Source link)

ChainCatcher news, Paradigm has released the Ethereum client Reth v0.1.0 alpha version. Reth is a new Ethereum execution node written in Rust, which is modular, contributor-friendly, and fast. It is built by a core team of 8 people funded by Paradigm, along with over 90 other contributors.The alpha version of Reth includes a new Ethereum execution layer and a new SDK for building EVM-centric infrastructure. It currently supports Ethereum-based chains such as the Ethereum mainnet, Goerli, Sepolia, and the Ethereum Foundation's testnets. (source link)

ChainCatcher news, the synthetic asset protocol Synthetix officially announced that it has updated the V3 alpha version code, allowing anyone to exchange stablecoins of the V3 protocol with synthetic assets. Among them, the synthetic ETH spot market and the snxETH token have been deployed on the Optimism network, and a prototype UI for interacting with smart contracts is now available for liquidity providers and traders. The codebase has received preliminary audit results from Open Zeppelin and Iosiro, and is currently undergoing a security review by Macro. (source link)

ChainCatcher news, the lending protocol zkLend on Starknet has announced the official launch of its mainnet Alpha version on Starknet, supporting users to deposit, borrow, and use ETH, USDC, USDT, DAI, and WBTC without permission.The Alpha version implements borrowing limits at the pool level, which will gradually be lifted as network liquidity increases. (source link)

ChainCatcher message, the decentralized front-end Dappnet built on IPFS has launched its Alpha version, supporting Chrome, Firefox, and Brave browsers, while being fully open-source. Users can access Curve, ENS, 1inch, and other websites deployed on .eth domains through it on macOS, and it will never be censored or shut down. (Source link)

ChainCatcher news, TokenInsight announced the launch of Blockchain Encyclopedia, a community-driven educational content platform aimed at helping the public better understand cryptocurrencies and Web3, guiding users into the crypto space.The Blockchain Encyclopedia consists of two parts: entry explanations and Learn-to-Earn courses. Users can utilize the Blockchain Encyclopedia to look up industry-specific terms, concepts, etc., and systematically learn about cryptocurrency through courses. Upon completing a course, users will receive a badge that can be redeemed for an NFT in the future.Currently, the Blockchain Encyclopedia has launched its Alpha version, and users can register for early bird access. Early supporters will receive an OG badge and can participate in the bug bounty program and incentive feedback program, earning rewards by providing feedback on the Blockchain Encyclopedia. Additionally, early supporters will be among the first to receive exclusive benefits, merchandise, and airdrops from TokenInsight in the future. The Alpha version will run from April 11 to April 23, after which the Blockchain Encyclopedia will be open to the public. (Source link)

ChainCatcher news, ZK infrastructure startup Polyhedra Network announced the launch of the zkBridge mainnet Alpha version on zkBridge.com, currently supporting the mainnet of 10 blockchain networks including BNB Chain, Ethereum, and Arbitrum. Polyhedra has also prepared NFTs for test users and launched the zkBridge loyalty points program in collaboration with Galxe, which records each user's participation in the zkBridge testnet and Mainnet Alpha. Users will earn points that can be redeemed for future rewards when they participate in zkBridge's cross-chain products and interact with social media and the community. Polyhedra stated that it has recorded the participation of early users on the zkBridge testnet through snapshots.Polyhedra Network stated that zkBridge is the first trustless, efficient, secure, and universal cross-chain bridge built using zero-knowledge proof technology. zkBridge uses zkSNARKs to enable the prover to effectively communicate a state transition that occurred on the sending chain to the receiving link. zkBridge consists of a block header relay network and light node smart contracts on the receiving chain.According to the crypto data platform RootData, Polyhedra Network announced yesterday that it has completed a $15 million Pre-Series A funding round, led by Polychain. (Source link)

ChainCatcher news, decentralized database infrastructure provider Kwil has released the first Alpha version of Kwil v2. It is reported that Kwil v2 is a permissionless, scalable, decentralized relational database designed for Web 3.0 applications.According to crypto data platform RootData, Kwil completed a $9.6 million funding round in September 2022, with participants including FTX Ventures, DCG, Blockchange, AlleyCorp, Amplify Partners, SevenX Ventures, Foresight Ventures, Compute Ventures, and others. (Source link)

ChainCatcher news, the official announcement from the blockchain game Axie Infinity states that the first alpha version of Axie Infinity: Homeland is now live. Landowners can experience it through Mavis Hub on Windows and Mac, while non-landowners can participate after purchasing land.According to the roadmap, the development of Homeland will take 5 years and will be divided into 4 phases. The release of the alpha version marks the official start of the first phase and Alpha Season 0, which is expected to last for one month. (source link)