ChainCatcher news, the blockchain-based global settlement network Velo and its partner Lightnet announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding with the Solana Foundation to collaborate on the Laos Gold Project. Solana will serve as the blockchain settlement layer, while Velo will act as the backbone infrastructure layer and the designated clearinghouse for the Laos Digital Gold Exchange.It is reported that this collaboration will ensure the efficiency and security of transactions on the blockchain and enhance interoperability between different blockchains.

ChainCatcher news, blockchain infrastructure provider Gateway.fm has completed a $4.6 million funding round led by Lemniscap. CMT Digital, the LAO DAO, Fantom Foundation, and Unstoppable Domain Ventures are among the investors participating in this funding. The funds raised will be used to accelerate product development as well as marketing and recruitment efforts.It is reported that Gateway.fm is building a decentralized remote procedure call (RPC) solution. Gateway.fm offers three services: Gateway Grow, an institutional staking service; Gateway Access, its web3 RPC node infrastructure solution; and Gateway Jumpstart, which enables blockchains and protocols to accelerate their mainnet launch. (Source link)