Recapping the Week in DeFi

As the DeFi and crypto space continues to evolve at a rapid pace, it's essential to stay informed about the latest developments and trends. Our weekly recap provides you with a concise yet comprehensive overview of the most significant news and trends in the DeFi and crypto space, helping you stay informed and up-to-date with the latest happenings.

BNB Greenfield Code Released on Testnet Launch

Alongside the official launch of BNB Greenfield's first testnet "Congo", the project's core developers and community have made the substantial code base available to the public, in accordance with their original plan.

Learn more in this article.

Uniswap V3 Community Has Sights Set on Polygon zkEVM

Polygon Labs has put forward a proposition to lure Uniswap V3 into deploying on its recently developed zkEVM Ethereum rollup, and the results of the $UNI voters suggest that the feeling is reciprocated. 

Learn the details of the proposal in this article. 

Battle of the Dapps to Kick Off with Group A on April 14

The latest iteration of the Lend Finance-sponsored Battle of the Dapps kicked off on April 14 with Group A. This first round saw Zebec Protocol become the first project to advance to the Grand Finale after seeing off competition from Magpie Protocol and LFGSwap. 

Get the details of the first round of the event here. 

Ethereum Turns Bullish After Shapella Upgrade, Breaks $2K

Following the Shapella (aka Shanghai) event, the Ethereum bulls have emerged victorious thus far. Despite initial concerns of a significant sell-off of Ether following the unstaking upgrade, the price of $ETH has surged by over 5%, breaching the $2,000 threshold.

Find more information in this article.

Aptos Foundation Launches $20 Million Artist Grants Program to Boost Web3 Creativity

The Aptos Foundation has unveiled a fresh Artist Grants Program (AGP) with $20 million in funding, aimed at providing tools necessary for creators to thrive on Aptos. This effort will expand on the $3 million worth of resources that have already been provided to artists who seek to leverage blockchain and Web3 technologies for growth.

Details here. 

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