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Leon Waidmann reported an all-time high for monthly transactions on Ethereum mainnet, signaling record usage. The surge highlights heightened network activity across users and apps.

Why this matters: Sustained transaction growth is a core indicator of network health and real demand for block space.

Codex published an article outlining the reasons it selected Ethereum’s infrastructure for its stablecoin Layer two instead of creating an Alt-L1. The piece cites ecosystem maturity and security as key drivers.

Why this matters: Builder decisions reinforce Ethereum’s value proposition for launching financial primitives at scale.

Linea shared a short documentary covering the network’s beginnings and mission to broaden access to Ethereum. The film features context on its roadmap and community.

Why this matters: Clear narratives around L2 rollouts help onboard users and developers to scaling solutions.

Zoomer highlighted a U.S. Senate Banking Committee draft bill that omits staking, airdrops, and DePIN from securities treatment. The draft indicates evolving policy views around crypto activities.

Why this matters: Legislative signals shape compliance paths for builders, exchanges, and token networks operating in the U.S.

Abbas Khan announced his move to the Ethereum Foundation’s Founder Success initiative. The role focuses on making sure "builders have the connections, guidance, and resources they need, whether that’s fundraising, GTM, mentorship, or launching new products."

Why this matters: Increased founder support can accelerate high-quality project launches and developer retention.

@Nixorokish noted a new explainer page for the upcoming Fusaka upgrade on ethereum.org. The page provides user-friendly context on objectives and expected changes.

Why this matters: Plain-language upgrade guides help users, validators, and apps prepare for protocol changes.

Wu Blockchain reported that SharpLink Gaming intends to move part of its ETH treasury to Linea on September 10. The plan reflects a treasury strategy engaging with onchain defi strategies.

Why this matters: Institutional ETH allocation decisions can influence L2 liquidity and usage patterns.

House of ZK shared a report profiling prominent zero-knowledge teams and their contributions. The overview captures key projects advancing zk research and production systems.

Why this matters: Visibility into zk builders aids collaboration and directs talent and funding to impactful efforts.

Coinbase Assets announced New York availability for cbBTC transfers on both Base and Ethereum. The update widens access for residents under New York’s regulatory regime.

Why this matters: Expanded market access can increase stable Bitcoin liquidity and cross-network utility.

The Resolv Foundation revealed the first Resolv grant recipients as Outputlayer and Alea Research. The program targets teams building research and infrastructure in the ecosystem.

Why this matters: Grants catalyze early-stage work that may mature into critical public goods and services.

ZyFai on Arbitrum, Epoch Protocol on Katana, and Union Build live on Build on Bitcoin each announced their application launch today.

Why this matters: Curated launch lists help surface emerging projects early to users and contributors.

Ryan Sean Adams shared metrics from L2Beat on how the majority of L2s currently don't benefit from Ethereum security.

Why this matters: Understanding inherited security helps users and apps assess risk across scaling solutions.

@0xLyskey published a curated starting point for Starknet builders. The resource aggregates guides and references on DeFi, apps, wallets, and infrastructure.

Why this matters: Centralized learning hubs reduce time-to-first-deploy for new L2 users.

Art/peace announced the Day 1 winners of their Starknet art contest. The update spotlights creators recognized for their submissions..

The Block covered indications that the SEC and CFTC are working together on DeFi policy approaches. The article outlines areas of joint focus and potential implications.

BlockchainGov shared governance research using a Lido case study data. The analysis examines decision-making structures and their outcomes.

Onchain Foundation published an article proposing ways blockchain systems could streamline public-sector processes. The piece outlines practical areas for modernization.

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