Feb. 15: QuickNode, a Web3 development platform, now supports zkSync hyperchains,” enhancing its custom chains offering for clients seeking fast and scalable ZK technology,” according to the team: “Hyperchains, powered by ZK Stack, ensure robust data privacy, ideal for enterprise use cases while maintaining compliance. They run parallel to zkSync mainnet, enabling seamless asset bridging and liquidity flow. With QuickNode handling infrastructure, businesses can focus on creating plug-and-play blockchain applications.”
Lava, Cosmos-Based Appchain, Raises $15M, Plans Mainnet Launch
Feb. 15: Lava, an application-specific proof-of-stake blockchain built using Cosmos SDK, has raised a $15 million seed round, led by Tribe, Jump and Hashkey Capital, according to the team: “Mainnet is launching end of Q1/early Q2. Lava’s vision is to build a modular data access layer for Web3, enabling developers to easily build apps on any chain or rollup. Lava has been uniquely designed for technical and non-technical users to contribute to scaling the network and is launching a points system to reward users.”
Injective Adds Mainnet Support for Solana Domain-Name Bridging With Wormhole
Feb. 15: Injective, a blockchain designed for finance built using Cosmos SDK, now supports “an interoperable domain name service (DNS) on mainnet: Solana domain-name bridging with Wormhole (previously available on testnet). The cross-chain integration further converges the Web3 and Web2 experience by letting users leverage single domain names like on Web2 when conducting transactions, and represents a major achievement in ecosystem collaboration, including Bonfida and Wormhole. More details from Injective and Bonfida. Injective’s infrastructure features a unique two-way cross-chain interaction facilitated by Wormhole. This results in a more efficient and streamlined domain service experience when SNS transactions are initiated. Adoption is simple: users can purchase .sol domains plus use both .sol and .inj domains across Injective dApps, further expanding the cross-chain domain experience.” (INJ)
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