#Layer-2
Crypto news, in-depth analysis and latest market developments tagged Layer-2. The COINOTAG editorial desk keeps the latest 100 articles up to date.
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20 articlesLayerZero Donated 23M$ to AAVE
LayerZero donated 10.000 ETH (23M$) to DeFi United after the Kelp DAO heist, strengthening AAVE liquidity. Hack details, sector TVL decline, and AAVE technical data: Price 98.16$, strong support 94$. Protocols are reviewing security measures.
Robinhood Q1 Earnings: BTC Decline and Diversification
Robinhood announced $346M profit in Q1, but BTC price drop hit crypto revenues. While prediction markets break records, Robinhood Chain L2 testnet is accelerating tokenized assets. BTC technicals: 76.443$, S1 support 76.390. Diversification strategy stands out.
LayerZero Provides $23M Support to AAVE | Kelp DAO
LayerZero donated 23M$ (10K ETH) to DeFi United after the Kelp DAO heist. Strengthening AAVE liquidity. The sector is recovering after the TVL drop. AAVE price $97.01, S1 $95.57 strong support. Details and technical analysis.
RailsX Launch: BTC-Stablecoin Revolution on Lightning
RailsX has launched BTC-USDT-L/USDC-L trading on Lightning Network. Self-custody is protected, atomic swaps take seconds. Lightning capacity has reached 380M USD. BTC 76,352 USD, strong support levels exist. Amboss and Speed Wallet integration is revolutionary.
AAVE-Led DeFi United Cleans Up Kelp Hack
Aave-led DeFi United is clearing the remaining rsETH debts from the Kelp DAO hack. 116.500 rsETH was stolen, and the coalition plans liquidation with a 303M$ commitment. AAVE price at 96.60 USD, strong supports around 90 USD. DeFi solidarity demonstrates the sector's maturity.
NFT Rally and AAVE Bad Debt Solution
NFT market closed the week with a rally, CryptoPunks rose 16%. Bitcoin peaked at 78.5k$. AAVE's 200M$ bad debt was resolved with DeFi United. Technical: AAVE 96.73$, support 90$. ETF inflows increased liquidity.
DeFi United Saves rsETH: New Plan
DeFi United announced the plan to restore full collateral for rsETH after the 292M$ heist. Over 300M$+ ETH was collected under Aave's leadership. The attack is attributed to the Lazarus Group; restoration will proceed with phased redemption. This demonstrates the sector's resilience.
OP Technical Analysis 28 April 2026: RSI MACD Momentum
OP momentum is balanced with RSI 49.88 neutrality, MACD positive histogram giving a bullish signal. Despite short-term EMA pressure, the uptrend is maintained, BTC correlation is critical.
Kevin Warsh Approaches Fed Chairmanship: Crypto Impact
Ministry of Justice Dismisses Powell Investigation, Kevin Warsh Nears Fed Chairmanship. Crypto Investments (dYdX, Solana) and Digital Asset Advocacy Draw Attention. DYDX +3.72% Up, RSI 73.89. Approval Probability 84% (Kalshi). Sector Awaits Regulatory Relief.
DeFi United Overcame the Kelp DAO Hack with 303M$
DeFi United overcame Kelp DAO's 290M$ hack with 303M$ ETH. AAVE liquidity fell to 92%, downtrend dominates in technicals. Consensys and Arbitrum provided support. The sector demonstrated its resilience.
Blockchain Capital Returns to Crypto with $700M in New Funds
Blockchain Capital is raising two new funds totaling 700 million dollars: Early-stage experimental projects and growth-focused investments. According to Messari, the average deal size increased by 50% in the last 30 days. Successes like Kraken and Coinbase continue. In April, 466M$ was raised.
ARK Invest Invested $13M in Robinhood: Trump Accounts Effect
ARK Invest invested 13M$ in Robinhood. HOOD, selected in the Trump Accounts program, was purchased with ARKK/ARKW/ARKF ETFs. The stock rose 7.5% after-hours, and a 1.5B$ buyback began. Despite a 38% YTD decline, Cathie Wood's bet signals growth.
Felten: Responsive Pricing Essential for ARB L2s
Edward Felten defended responsive pricing for ARB Arbitrum One at EthCC 2026. L2 TVL record 39.7B$. ARB 0.09$, downtrend, strong supports S1 0.0858. Read for details.
Ethereum Economic Zone: The EEZ Uniting L2s
Gnosis and Zisk proposed the EEZ framework with the Ethereum Foundation: L2s will establish bridge-free synchronous interactions. Vitalik Buterin expressed his concerns. L2s hold 40B$ TVL, ETH in downtrend at $1,998.
OKX and Securitize Launch Tokenized STBL Stablecoin
New stablecoin launch from Securitize, STBL, Hamilton Lane, and OKX Ventures. Tokenized private credit-backed STBL, compliant with regulations via dual token architecture on OKX X Layer. Yield accumulates in collateral, Securitize manages 4B$ in tokenized assets. RWA alternative in the BTC market.
Robinhood Chain Testnet: ETH Arbitrum L2 Revolution
Robinhood Chain public testnet has launched: Arbitrum-based ETH L2 targeting RWA tokenization. ETH price 2.029 USD, ETF inflows +57M USD. Mainnet in 2026, institutional interest rising. Technical supports S2: 2.022 USD critical.
Payy Privacy Ethereum L2 Network Launch
Payy launched its privacy-focused Ethereum L2 network. With MetaMask integration, ERC-20 transfers are automatically obscured. Stablecoin partnerships and institutional focus are enriching the ETH ecosystem. ETH price $2,088, RSI oversold. Aligned with Vitalik's L2 vision.
CfC St. Moritz Survey: Infrastructure is Crypto's New Priority
CfC St. Moritz survey: 242 crypto leaders prioritized infrastructure at 85%. Liquidity is the most urgent risk. US regulation has improved, 2026 innovation focuses on custody and tokenization. Critical signals for BTC market.
Vitalik Buterin Criticizes L2 Vision: ARB Impact
Vitalik Buterin Criticizes L2 Vision: Says Ethereum Base Layer is Scalable. ARB Developers on the Defensive. Price $0.14, RSI 26.58 Oversold. Support $0.1229 Strong. L2 Ecosystem Diverging.
Vitalik Buterin Criticizes L2s: Mainnet is Sufficient
Vitalik Buterin stated that L2s are insufficient in Ethereum scaling, advocating a focus on mainnet gas increases and native rollups. L2s should shift to niche areas. SOL testing support at $97.97, Max Resnick switched to Solana.