On the 22nd of April, 2024, cLabs submitted a proposal to Celo Governance, marking a significant step in the Celo Ecosystem's evolution. They have chosen the OP Stack and the Superchain as the optimal layer 2 tech stack. After considering various proposals from Polygon Labs, Matter Labs, Offchain Labs, and OP Labs and engaging in extensive research and debate, cLabs concluded that migrating Celo to the Ethereum ecosystem as a Superchain Layer2 would best accelerate their mission. Now, the decision lies in the hands of the community. If the proposal is passed, Celo will embark on the journey to become part of the Superchain. Check out the full proposal on the Celo Forum here.

Swan Chain has announced the launch of the Atom Accelerator Race. This event aims to bring together computing providers, developers, and AI and ML developers for innovation, rewards, and significant breakthroughs. Swan Chain has moved the start date of the accelerator to the 29th of April. Swan Chain has done this to align with their new testnet launch. For more details on the accelerator, join the Swan Chain Discord.

OP Labs has announced a protocol upgrade to enhance security across all OP Chains and introduce a more robust incident response capability. The upgrade includes a new Superchain Config contract that improves the network's ability to coordinate responses to security incidents.

This protocol upgrade is important because it significantly enhances the security infrastructure of the Superchain. By introducing coordinated incident response capabilities and a unified pause mechanism, the upgrade protects all assets across the network, mitigating the risk of vulnerabilities that could impact multiple chains. This security-focused update does not require node operators to make any changes. For more details on this upgrade and its implications, read the full blog about the update here.

Lisk has announced the migration of its LSK token from its original L1 blockchain to Ethereum. The snapshot for this migration is scheduled for block height 24,823,618, estimated to occur on the 21st of May, 2024, at 8:00 AM CET. LSK holders at the snapshot time will be eligible to receive the new ERC-20 LSK tokens on Ethereum. The original blockchain will continue under the new name Klayr and will be managed by a community team. This migration aims to increase LSK token liquidity, ease integration on exchanges, and introduce new functionalities like staking and governance participation. Read all about the token migration here.

Offchain Labs disclosed two serious security vulnerabilities in the Optimism fraud-proof system to the OP Labs team. These vulnerabilities, found during tests on the testnet, were confirmed by OP Labs and have now been addressed with updates to the testnet. Read the full details on the security disclosure here.

The upcoming RetroPGF4 features an improved application process, emphasizing persistent project identities and streamlined operations. By integrating with Farcaster for sign-ins, it offers applicants a consistent identity and simplifies account recovery. Applicants must establish a project with a lasting impact before applying, separating the concepts of projects and applications.

Verification through GitHub and contract checks enhance security and support a metrics-based evaluation. Projects are designed to be evergreen, maintaining their identity and reputation over time. The application window is only 14 days, and the eligibility criteria has been strengthened to ensure high-quality applicants. Read all the updates to the process here.

On the 22nd of April, 2024, cLabs submitted a proposal to Celo Governance, marking a significant step in the Celo Ecosystem's evolution. They have chosen the OP Stack and the Superchain as the optimal layer 2 tech stack. After considering various proposals from Polygon Labs, Matter Labs, Offchain Labs, and OP Labs and engaging in extensive research and debate, cLabs concluded that migrating Celo to the Ethereum ecosystem as a Superchain Layer2 would best accelerate their mission. Now, the decision lies in the hands of the community. If the proposal is passed, Celo will embark on the journey to become part of the Superchain. Check out the full proposal on the Celo Forum here.

Swan Chain has announced the launch of the Atom Accelerator Race. This event aims to bring together computing providers, developers, and AI and ML developers for innovation, rewards, and significant breakthroughs. Swan Chain has moved the start date of the accelerator to the 29th of April. Swan Chain has done this to align with their new testnet launch. For more details on the accelerator, join the Swan Chain Discord.

OP Labs has announced a protocol upgrade to enhance security across all OP Chains and introduce a more robust incident response capability. The upgrade includes a new Superchain Config contract that improves the network's ability to coordinate responses to security incidents.

This protocol upgrade is important because it significantly enhances the security infrastructure of the Superchain. By introducing coordinated incident response capabilities and a unified pause mechanism, the upgrade protects all assets across the network, mitigating the risk of vulnerabilities that could impact multiple chains. This security-focused update does not require node operators to make any changes. For more details on this upgrade and its implications, read the full blog about the update here.

Lisk has announced the migration of its LSK token from its original L1 blockchain to Ethereum. The snapshot for this migration is scheduled for block height 24,823,618, estimated to occur on the 21st of May, 2024, at 8:00 AM CET. LSK holders at the snapshot time will be eligible to receive the new ERC-20 LSK tokens on Ethereum. The original blockchain will continue under the new name Klayr and will be managed by a community team. This migration aims to increase LSK token liquidity, ease integration on exchanges, and introduce new functionalities like staking and governance participation. Read all about the token migration here.

Offchain Labs disclosed two serious security vulnerabilities in the Optimism fraud-proof system to the OP Labs team. These vulnerabilities, found during tests on the testnet, were confirmed by OP Labs and have now been addressed with updates to the testnet. Read the full details on the security disclosure here.

The upcoming RetroPGF4 features an improved application process, emphasizing persistent project identities and streamlined operations. By integrating with Farcaster for sign-ins, it offers applicants a consistent identity and simplifies account recovery. Applicants must establish a project with a lasting impact before applying, separating the concepts of projects and applications.

Verification through GitHub and contract checks enhance security and support a metrics-based evaluation. Projects are designed to be evergreen, maintaining their identity and reputation over time. The application window is only 14 days, and the eligibility criteria has been strengthened to ensure high-quality applicants. Read all the updates to the process here.