EVM
Injective Launches Native EVM, Promising Faster and Cheaper DeFi
The upgrade aims to make Injective a go-to platform by combining Ethereum compatibility with Injective’s existing high-speed infrastructure.

Stablecoin-Focused Bitcoin Sidechain Plasma Draws $373M in Oversubscribed Token Sale
The Plasma network will hold $1 billion in stablecoins at launch and offer fee-free stablecoin transfers.

XRPL EVM Sidechain Goes Live, Unlocking Ethereum Dapps in XRP Ecosystem
The development introduces Ethereum Virtual Machine-compatible smart contracts to the XRP Ledger, enabling developers to deploy their Ethereum-based apps.

XRP Ledger's Ethereum-Compatible Sidechain to Go Live in Q2
The testnet for the XRPL EVM sidechain has shown rapid growth.

Botanix Labs' Mission to Bring Bitcoin to Defi Moves to Final Testnet Phase
The Aragog testnet as it is known, introduces a set of tools that will form the basis for the mainnet's DeFi offering.

Protocol Village: Pulse, Web3 Health Tech Startup, Closes $1.8M Pre-Seed Round
The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the period of Nov. 7-13.

Protocol Village: MultiversX Reports That Tech Enthusiast Set Up Testnet Node on Smartphone
The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the period of Oct. 31-Nov. 6.

Protocol Village: Starknet Claims to Shatter Transaction Speed Record Among Ethereum Layer-2 Networks
The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the period of Oct. 24-30.

Protocol Village: Blockchain Key Manager Cubist, Led by Carnegie Mellon Prof, Launches Bridge-Security System 'Bascule'
The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the period of Oct. 17-23.

Protocol Village: Team Behind Mento, EVM for Stable Assets on Celo, Raises $10M, Publishes Roadmap
The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the period of Oct. 10-16.
