The hosts dissect three key topics: the inception of DN 404 tokens on Ethereum, the resurgence of the OP_CAT function in Bitcoin, and the ongoing airdrop season in the crypto sphere, delving into the implications and controversies surrounding these developments.
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In this installment of "The Protocol," hosts Brad Keoun, the founding editor of The Protocol Newsletter, and tech journalists Sam Kessler and Margaux Nijkerk, explore the following stories:
Developers on the Ethereum platform introduce 'DN-404' tokens.
The new token type claims to solve some of the drawbacks with ERC-404s, an experimental standard that launched last week – to such popularity that it's already driven up congestion on the Ethereum blockchain.
The 'OP_CAT' function from the Satoshi-era Bitcoin code is being revived amidst a surge in development enthusiasm.
Developers Ethan Heilman and Armin Sabouri view OP_CAT as a simple opcode that offers some of the general-purpose functionality currently missing in Bitcoin
The Eigenlayer TVL experiences a significant spike due to a suspected airdrop.
Capital locked on restaking protocols is now at $10 billion, in December it was just $350 million.
Takeaways |
ERC-404 tokens on Ethereum allow for the fractionalization of NFTs, enabling greater liquidity and trading opportunities.
The revival of the Opcat function in Bitcoin's development could open up new possibilities for building on the network.
Airdrop season is in full swing, with various projects distributing tokens to reward users and incentivize participation in their ecosystems.
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EPISODE LINKS |
Ethereum Developers Create 'DN-404' Tokens After ERC-404s Send Network Fees Surging
What Is ERC-404? The Experimental Standard Whose First Token Has Rocketed 12000% in One Week
Satoshi-Era Bitcoin Function 'OP_CAT' Dusted Off as Development Fervor Grows
Starknet Blockchain Plans Much-Awaited Airdrop of New STRK Tokens Next Week
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