EF’s Barnabé Monnot shared a progress update on the “Improve UX” track, outlining efforts aimed at smoother user experiences across Ethereum’s L2 ecosystem. The update highlights a focus on interoperability to reduce fragmentation for users and developers. Additional updates were provided by Josh Rudolf.

Why this matters: A coordinated push on L2 interoperability can lower friction across apps and tools, making the onchain experience more consistent for end users.

Pudgy Penguins released “Pudgy Party” on the Apple App Store and Google Play. The launch brings the brand’s gameplay and community features to mobile.

Why this matters: Expanding to mobile can accelerate user growth and engagement by meeting players where they already spend time.

Clave shipped version 2 of its wallet/product with multi-network support spanning Ethereum mainnet, Arbitrum, and Base, with more networks coming soon. The release focuses on broader integrations to simplify access for new and existing users.

Why this matters: Multi-network support helps users move value and interact with apps across ecosystems without switching tools.

Additional updates expand on priorities within EF’s “Improve UX” initiative. The thread adds context to how different workstreams are coordinating toward common goals, with a focus on interoperability across the Ethereum ecosystem's Layer 2s.

Why this matters: Transparency on scope and roles helps external contributors align with EF’s efforts.

New data shared by CryptoGucci shows tokenized assets on Ethereum mainnet reaching record levels. The milestone underscores growing usage of onchain representations of real-world and digital assets.

Why this matters: Rising tokenization signals expanding real-world utility and demand for Ethereum blockspace.

The EF Ecosystem Support Program announced a new focus on targeted funding to specific initiatives and a pause on open grant applications. A companion blog/thread outlines the updated approach and rationale.

Why this matters: Concentrated funding can accelerate high-priority work and improve outcomes per dollar spent.

Buttery highlights cumulative ESP funding distributed and projects supported since 2020. The recap contextualizes ESP’s contribution to ecosystem growth over multiple years.

Why this matters: Historical funding transparency helps assess impact and guide future resource allocation.

Wolovim updated forkcast.org to display additional EIPs proposed for the Glamsterdam network upgrade beyond headline items. The update expands visibility into the full scope of proposed changes.

Why this matters: Broader EIP coverage helps researchers and operators prepare for upgrade contents.

Nate Geraci reports that ETH ETFs posted the second-highest inflows among more than 4,400 ETFs worldwide this week. The data point highlights significant investor interest in ETH exposure.

Why this matters: Strong inflows can deepen liquidity and signal institutional confidence in Ethereum.

James Seyffert notes that cumulative ETH ETF inflows have crossed $10 billion since July 1. The figure aggregates net demand over the recent launch window.

Why this matters: Large, steady inflows may influence market structure and the development of ETH-based financial products.

SharpLink introduced an ETH dashboard to provide transparency into its treasury holdings. The release aims to improve visibility for stakeholders.

Why this matters: Public treasury disclosures can set norms for corporate onchain transparency.

ETH Strategy unveiled a new partnership with Rocket Pool. The collaboration centers on staking-related initiatives for the onchain ETH Treasury.

Why this matters: Partnerships with established staking networks can broaden participation and tooling around secure staking.

ETH Proofs announced a timeline for all zkVMs on its platform to open source their verifiers. The move is framed as a step toward greater auditability.

Why this matters: Open-source verifiers enhance transparency and independent verification for proofs infrastructure.

Gucci announced that it now accepts payments in ETH at specific stores. The note reflects growing brand adoption of crypto payments.

Why this matters: Major retail acceptance can normalize crypto spending and expand real-world usage.

Five app launches were added to Ethereum Daily's tracker that follows apps on the top ten L2s by TVL. The list is positioned as an ongoing catalog of recent releases.

Why this matters: Discovery threads help users and developers find emerging apps quickly.

World Chain reported a new peak in processed transactions. The network emphasized scaling progress while maintaining service quality.

Why this matters: Higher throughput indicates growing usage and advancing performance for L2s.

L2BEAT updated its Value Secured metrics to include Real World Assets. The change broadens how secured value is represented across L2s.

Why this matters: Including RWAs provides a fuller picture of economic activity and risk on L2s.

A thread discusses the value and design of future airdrops in a post-clarity environment. The author examines how distribution mechanics might evolve.

A thread from @danceratopz outlines the responsibilities of the new STEEL team at the Ethereum Foundation. The post summarizes mandate areas and how they interact with other groups.

An AMA with EF Protocol participants is live on Reddit, inviting questions from the community. The thread centralizes answers for later reference.

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