ChainCatcher news, according to Cointelegraph, Ethereum Layer 2 developer Polymer Labs has launched a real-time interoperability protocol called Polymer Hub. It is reported that Polymer Hub can verify and store all connected aggregated headers, allowing applications to prove any state in the aggregation with significantly reduced overhead.It is said that Polymer Hub initially supports the OP Stack ecosystem, including OP Mainnet, World Chain, and the Base network incubated by Coinbase, and plans to expand to other Ethereum Rollup ecosystems.

ChainCatcher news, Bitcoin L2 interoperability layer Map Protocol completes $1 million strategic financing, with Gryps participating. The new funds will be used to enhance the functionality of Bitcoin Layer 2 solutions.It is reported that MAP Protocol was established in 2019, utilizing ZK light client technology as a gateway for developers and users within the Bitcoin ecosystem.

ChainCatcher news, according to CoinDesk, the blockchain interoperability project Wormhole announced that it has been selected by the stablecoin issuance platform Deep Blue as the core interoperability provider for its 1:1 USD-backed stablecoin DBUSD.It is reported that the team claims Wormhole NTT (Native Token Transfer) will reduce liquidity fragmentation by preserving the inherent properties of tokens across different chains, which will make Deep Blue's cross-border payments, remittances, and trading services more efficient.

ChainCatcher news, Vitalik released a new article on the future development of the Ethereum protocol (Part 2: The Surge): "Possible futures for the Ethereum protocol, part 2: The Surge," with the following key objectives:Achieve 100,000+ TPS on L1 + L2;Maintain the decentralization and robustness of L1;Ensure that at least some L2s fully inherit Ethereum's core properties (trustlessness, openness, censorship resistance);Maximize interoperability between L2s. Ethereum should function as an ecosystem, not 34 different blockchains.The article states that the current task is to complete the rollup-centric roadmap and address related issues while maintaining the robustness and decentralization of Ethereum L1.

ChainCatcher news, according to The Block, the TON Foundation has chosen Axelar's Mobius development stack as its preferred interoperability solution, aimed at enhancing the connectivity of the TON blockchain with other chains, enabling asset transfers between TON and other blockchains, and supporting the development of cross-chain decentralized applications.This integration will also prevent liquidity fragmentation, ensuring that assets do not become isolated on different chains, and will reduce user operation costs by providing a unified cross-chain experience.

ChainCatcher news, Sonic Labs (formerly Fantom) chooses LayerZero to provide interoperability for Sonic.

ChainCatcher news, according to official sources, the Chainlink Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP) has launched on Linea, enabling developers to create novel cross-chain applications while helping Linea get closer to its goals and increasing ecosystem adoption.

ChainCatcher news, the modular universal abstraction layer XION announces integration with the blockchain network Sei, introducing Chain Abstraction technology for Sei's rapidly growing ecosystem.This integration will achieve seamless flow of native assets and accounts through the IBC protocol, creating new opportunities for cross-chain interoperability within the Sei network while expanding the coverage of XION's chain abstraction solutions.

ChainCatcher news, at the Solana Breakpoint conference, Securitize co-founder and CEO Carlos Domingo announced a partnership with Wormhole to achieve interoperability of tokenized assets, selecting Wormhole as the official interoperability provider for all its current and future tokenized assets.

ChainCatcher news, according to Chainwire, the blockchain interoperability protocol Hyperbridge has completed a $2.5 million seed round financing, led by Web3 Foundation and Scytale.It is reported that Hyperbridge is a cross-chain interoperability solution, and the protocol has also secured a parachain slot in the Polkadot ecosystem, reinforcing its commitment to deep integration and leveraging Polkadot's unique advantages.

According to ChainCatcher news, the integration of Snax Chain with the Wormhole ecosystem adds cross-chain messaging and oracle services to Snax Chain, ensuring it can seamlessly integrate networks with existing deployments, facilitating smooth governance processes in a multi-chain world. Wormhole will serve as a standard bridge and provide a controlled environment for Synthetix governance.It is reported that Snax Chain is an L2 application chain specifically designed to enhance the governance operations of Synthetix, one of the leading DeFi platforms in the crypto space. Snax Chain is built on top of the OP Stack, aiming to improve the security, decentralization, and efficiency of Synthetix governance. The mainnet of Snax Chain will launch on September 15 and will receive direct support from Wormhole.

ChainCatcher news, Multicoin Capital managing partner Kyle Samani recently elaborated on his views regarding the main challenges currently facing Ethereum in an interview. Samani pointed out that Ethereum faces two core issues: poor Layer 2 interoperability leading to a subpar user experience, and the outsourcing of the execution layer to Layer 2 resulting in value capture loss.He believes these two factors explain 80-90% of the reasons for ETH's recent poor performance.Samani questioned Ethereum's excessive pursuit of decentralization and the number of validators, while neglecting user needs and financial functionality. He is more optimistic about Solana's development path, believing it focuses more on building efficient financial infrastructure.Regarding the prospects of Layer 2 solutions addressing Ethereum's issues, Samani is skeptical, believing that it is difficult to reach a unified standard among various Layer 2s. Although he acknowledges Ethereum's advantages in regulatory status and talent pool, Samani believes the system design limits the realization of these advantages.

ChainCatcher news, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has suggested developing a plug-and-play cross-border payment system to enhance interoperability between countries.RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das stated in a recent meeting that the greatest efficiency gains from such initiatives would come from ensuring interoperability as a key design element.

ChainCatcher message, Ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin tweeted that the robustness of Ethereum L1 is improving, and pointed out that there is a strong willingness for collaboration among L2 projects to enhance the overall interoperability of the ecosystem.Vitalik noted that the claim that "PoW is the gold standard of assets" is being proven wrong, and the proportion of blocks that censor transactions continues to decrease. The block building section in the roadmap ("the Scourge") is also starting to show promise, with discussions mainly focused on FOCIL+APS and BRAID.Vitalik also stated that for DeFi, the top priority is to ensure that users do not encounter -100% annualized returns. He believes that the robustness of L1 (including censorship resistance) and the success of smart contract wallets are beneficial to this.

ChainCatcher news, dedicated to promoting peer-to-peer cross-chain interoperability, Bitcoin Layer 2 MAP Protocol announces integration with the TRON network. MAP Protocol will provide advanced cross-chain messaging capabilities for the TRON network, enabling seamless cross-chain smart contract calls.This integration will expand the coverage of the MAP Protocol ecosystem and offer TRON users and developers decentralized cross-chain interaction options, enhancing the interoperability between TRON and Bitcoin as well as other ecosystems.

ChainCatcher message, Ethereum founder Vitalik stated in a post on X that he believes "cross-L2 interoperability" will soon no longer be an issue.Vitalik said: "We will achieve a seamless user experience across the entire Ethereum ecosystem (including L1, rollups, validium, and even sidechains), which will astonish people. I see tremendous energy and willingness to achieve this goal."

ChainCatcher news, Owlto Finance announced the completion of a financing round with a valuation of 150 million USD, with participation from institutions such as Matrixport. Only 2 months have passed since the previous strategic financing round of 8 million USD, which was co-led by Bixin Ventures and CE Innovation Capital, and also received participation from institutions like Presto, Hailstone Labs, and Skyland Ventures.Owlto is a full-chain interoperability cross-chain bridge, currently connected to over 45 networks within the BTC, ETH, and SOL ecosystems. In the 24-hour trading volume rankings on DefiLlama, Owlto consistently ranks in the top three and has held the first position during certain periods. Additionally, Owlto has nearly 2 million unique user addresses across more than 200 countries and regions.