ZK breakthroughs, onchain comebacks and stablecoin shakeups
The post ZK breakthroughs, onchain comebacks and stablecoin shakeups appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. This is a segment from the 0xResearch newsletter. To read full editions, subscribe. From BOB’s breakthrough hybrid rollup design to VeChain’s TradFi-powered comeback, this week brought a wave of architectural pivots and regulatory advances. 1. BOB rules BOB (Build on Bitcoin) just deployed a first-of-its-kind rollup that uses zero-knowledge proofs for fraud resolution within an optimistic rollup framework. Built with OP Kailua, a new OP Stack extension by RISC Zero and Boundless, the system enables cheaper, faster fraud challenges — finalized in minutes rather than days. This novel approach could catapult BOB to Stage 1 and Stage 2 status on L2Beat, setting a new bar for trust-minimized Bitcoin DeFi. Anyone can challenge a transaction with just 0.5 ETH, drastically lowering the entry point for rollup participation. It’s a breakthrough that combines zk finality with the accessibility of optimistic design. 2. Summer Optimism Optimism’s Upgrade 16 just went live — and not a moment too soon. L2Beat is preparing to downgrade any rollup lacking robust fraud-proof governance back to Stage 0 status. The upgrade enables native cross-chain messaging and new bridge contracts, plus a higher gas ceiling (from 200m to 500m) to accommodate rising demand. With chains like Base and Ink relying on the OP Stack, preserving Stage 1 classification is critical. If Superchain wants to lead, decentralization can’t remain theoretical. It has to get real. 3. Much OS, very zk In truly-the-funniest-outcome news, Dogecoin devs are floating a radical idea: integrate zero-knowledge cryptography directly into the base chain via a system dubbed DogeOS. The goal is to make Dogecoin more than a meme by enabling verifiable computation and smart contract-style capabilities. If adopted, DogeOS would be one of the first native zk enhancements on a major proof-of-work chain, bringing new utility to a network historically known more for vibes than…
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This is a segment from the 0xResearch newsletter. To read full editions, subscribe. From BOB’s breakthrough hybrid rollup design to VeChain’s TradFi-powered comeback, this week brought a wave of architectural pivots and regulatory advances. 1. BOB rules BOB (Build on Bitcoin) just deployed a first-of-its-kind rollup that uses zero-knowledge proofs for fraud resolution within an optimistic rollup framework. Built with OP Kailua, a new OP Stack extension by RISC Zero and Boundless, the system enables cheaper, faster fraud challenges — finalized in minutes rather than days. This novel approach could catapult BOB to Stage 1 and Stage 2 status on L2Beat, setting a new bar for trust-minimized Bitcoin DeFi. Anyone can challenge a transaction with just 0.5 ETH, drastically lowering the entry point for rollup participation. It’s a breakthrough that combines zk finality with the accessibility of optimistic design. 2. Summer Optimism Optimism’s Upgrade 16 just went live — and not a moment too soon. L2Beat is preparing to downgrade any rollup lacking robust fraud-proof governance back to Stage 0 status. The upgrade enables native cross-chain messaging and new bridge contracts, plus a higher gas ceiling (from 200m to 500m) to accommodate rising demand. With chains like Base and Ink relying on the OP Stack, preserving Stage 1 classification is critical. If Superchain wants to lead, decentralization can’t remain theoretical. It has to get real. 3. Much OS, very zk In truly-the-funniest-outcome news, Dogecoin devs are floating a radical idea: integrate zero-knowledge cryptography directly into the base chain via a system dubbed DogeOS. The goal is to make Dogecoin more than a meme by enabling verifiable computation and smart contract-style capabilities. If adopted, DogeOS would be one of the first native zk enhancements on a major proof-of-work chain, bringing new utility to a network historically known more for vibes than…
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