Ethereum Layer 2

Lighter, which operates an Ethereum Layer 2 network and a decentralized exchange to support perpetual futures contracts, raised $68M at a ~$1.5B valuation

Vladimir Novakovski, founder and CEO of Lighter.  —  COURTESY OF LIGHTER  —  “Pivot from crypto to AI” became a refrain in Silicon Valley after ChatGPT launched in 2022.

Shiba Inu's Ethereum Layer 2 network Shibarium goes live, joining 50+ other networks luring users via low fees to an ecosystem for financial services and gaming