ChainCatcher news, StarkWare will collaborate with Cosmos contributor Informal Systems to integrate the Cosmos-based IBC protocol on Starknet. This integration will enable Starknet to connect to any IBC-compatible chain, including all chains within the Cosmos ecosystem and other compatible chains outside the system. This integration aims to achieve two main goals for Starknet: to enhance decentralization and interoperability by exploring the Tendermint consensus algorithm and the IBC protocol.

ChainCatcher news, according to official sources, the Cardano Foundation has announced the integration of the Inter-Blockchain Communication protocol (IBC) to enable reliable transactions and data exchange across different blockchain networks, enhancing connectivity and joining the cross-chain ecosystem.By introducing IBC functionality to Cardano, projects seeking to establish a bridge between the Cardano network and Cosmos SDK-based sidechains may utilize this solution.In addition to joining the cross-chain ecosystem, the implementation of IBC for Cardano also adds another option for connecting Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM)-based sidechains to Cardano. This will allow developers to seamlessly deploy EVM-based decentralized applications (DApps) on Cardano sidechains.

Chain Catcher news, the Cosmos ecosystem lending protocol Mars Protocol has released the v2 version white paper, launching Mars Hub with Cosmos cross-chain functionality, supporting the IBC protocol. In addition to lending features, users can engage in spot trading and margin trading.Furthermore, the protocol's token MARS will be used by stakers to secure the Mars Hub network, manage protocol functions and risk parameters, thereby earning protocol fees.It is reported that Mars Protocol is a Cosmos ecosystem lending protocol designed with a dynamic interest rate model by Delphi Labs, supporting features such as over-collateralized lending and leveraged mining. (Source link)