# Сопутствующие статьи по теме Scaling

Новостной центр HTX предлагает последние статьи и углубленный анализ по "Scaling", охватывающие рыночные тренды, новости проектов, развитие технологий и политику регулирования в криптоиндустрии.

Lightning Strikes Big: Bitcoin Layer-2 Surpasses $1 Billion In Monthly Activity

Bitcoin's Lightning Network, a layer-2 scaling solution, surpassed $1.1 billion in monthly transaction volume in November, processing over 5 million transactions. This growth is increasingly driven by institutional players like exchanges and trading desks, rather than small-scale hobbyist use. A notable example includes a million-dollar transfer between Secure Digital Markets and Kraken, demonstrating the network's capacity for large, rapid settlements. Network capacity also reached a high of 5,606 BTC in December, improving liquidity for larger transactions. Despite mixed market conditions and Bitcoin's price volatility, Lightning activity continued to grow independently of price action. The network enables fast, low-cost payments by processing transactions off-chain, settling only net balances on the main blockchain. While future growth may be fueled by AI-driven micro-payments, broader adoption still depends on increased exchange support, liquidity, and merchant integration.

bitcoinist02/21 06:05

Lightning Strikes Big: Bitcoin Layer-2 Surpasses $1 Billion In Monthly Activity

bitcoinist02/21 06:05

a16z Partner's Account: Boutique VC is Dead, Scaling Up is the Endgame for VC

In a counterpoint to traditional VC narratives, a16z partner Erik Torenberg argues that the "boutique" VC model is dying and that scaling is the ultimate endgame for venture capital. As software becomes the core of the U.S. economy and the AI era accelerates, startups now require far more capital and comprehensive support. The industry is shifting from a "judgment-driven" model to one where "winning deals" is paramount. Only scaled platforms like a16z—with extensive resources, networks, and operational support—can compete in a trillion-dollar landscape. Torenberg refutes the idea that the number of successful startups is fixed, pointing to the dramatic increase in companies reaching $100M+ in revenue and the rise of capital-intensive giants like OpenAI and Anduril. VC must scale to match the growing opportunity set. The best founders now seek partners who offer full-spectrum support—capital, talent access, GTM strategy, and global reach—not just checks. The future of VC is a "barbell": a few scaled firms and many specialized boutiques coexisting. Mid-sized firms are at risk. Scaled VC isn’t a corruption of the model but its evolution, mirroring the disruption seen in the industries VCs invest in.

marsbit02/21 04:11

a16z Partner's Account: Boutique VC is Dead, Scaling Up is the Endgame for VC

marsbit02/21 04:11

Ethereum Foundation Maps 2026 Protocol Priorities as Major Upgrades Near

The Ethereum Foundation has released its protocol priorities for 2026, outlining a structured roadmap organized into three key tracks: Scale, Improve UX, and Harden the L1. The Scale track, a consolidation of previous initiatives, focuses on increasing the gas limit toward and beyond 100 million, implementing EIP-7928 for block-level access lists, and advancing the scaling components of the upcoming "Glamsterdam" upgrade. This includes enshrined Proposer-Builder Separation (EIP-7732), further blob parameter increases, and progressing zkEVM and long-term state scaling work. The Improve UX track is centered on native account abstraction and interoperability. Key proposals like EIP-7702 aim to make smart contract wallets the default without extra overhead, while the Open Intents Framework seeks to enable seamless cross-L2 interactions. This work is also tied to improving security and migrating toward quantum-resistant signatures. The new Harden the L1 track is described as an insurance policy, focusing on post-quantum readiness, execution-layer safeguards, and enhancing censorship resistance through proposals like EIP-7805 (FOCIL). It also includes critical devnet and testnet coordination. The foundation is targeting the Glamsterdam upgrade for the first half of 2026, bundling these priorities, with another upgrade, Hegotá, planned for later in the year.

bitcoinist02/19 20:32

Ethereum Foundation Maps 2026 Protocol Priorities as Major Upgrades Near

bitcoinist02/19 20:32

Ethereum’s 2026 roadmap reveals 3 core priorities – More inside

Ethereum's 2026 roadmap, as outlined by the Ethereum Foundation, focuses on three core priorities: scaling the network, improving user experience, and strengthening its foundational layer (L1). Scaling efforts aim to increase capacity and reduce costs by raising the gas limit and optimizing data movement. UX improvements will streamline wallets and apps while enhancing interoperability between Ethereum networks. Hardening the L1 will bolster security, prevent censorship, and ensure long-term reliability. Key upgrades, including Glamsterdam in the first half of 2026 and Hegotá later in the year, are planned to make the network faster, more efficient, and capable of handling larger-scale use. These developments build on the major progress made in 2025.

ambcrypto02/19 16:02

Ethereum’s 2026 roadmap reveals 3 core priorities – More inside

ambcrypto02/19 16:02

Ethereum Sets Three Core Priorities for 2026 Protocol Development

Ethereum has outlined its three core priorities for 2026 protocol development: scaling throughput, improving usability, and strengthening core security and resilience. This follows a productive 2025, which saw the Pectra and Fusaka upgrades. Pectra enabled smart contract-like features for regular wallets, while Fusaka introduced PeerDAS to increase data capacity. The major 2026 upgrades, Glamsterdam and Hegota, aim to process transactions in parallel, raise gas limits, expand data capacity for Layer-2s, and prepare for future security challenges like post-quantum threats. Meanwhile, ETH's price is down 2.6% in 24 hours, trading at $1,969.68.

TheNewsCrypto02/19 10:14

Ethereum Sets Three Core Priorities for 2026 Protocol Development

TheNewsCrypto02/19 10:14

A new, unified stack for Base: What’s changing and why it matters

Base is transitioning from the OP Stack to a new, unified, Base-operated stack to gain greater control over its software lifecycle. This shift, occurring over the coming months, will centralize its code and releases into a single repository (base/base). Node operators must now follow Base's own, faster release schedule instead of Optimism's. While Base will continue collaborating with Optimism as an OP Enterprise client, the move aims to accelerate innovation, improve scaling, and strengthen security by reducing external dependencies. The change reflects a broader trend of maturing L2 networks seeking tighter operational control for more rapid and reliable upgrades.

ambcrypto02/18 18:26

A new, unified stack for Base: What’s changing and why it matters

ambcrypto02/18 18:26

The Rise of Layer 3: How Application-Specific Layers Are Powering Specialized DeFi Innovation

The emergence of Layer 3 blockchains represents a shift in scaling architecture, moving beyond the L1 (security) and L2 (speed) model. L3s act as specialized parallel execution layers designed to handle computation-heavy operations—like trading logic—without congesting the base layers. This allows users to continue transacting on L1/L2 while L3s efficiently shuttle data and liquidity to decentralized applications, particularly DEXs and perpetual trading platforms. A key application is in DeFi, where L3s enable advanced features such as real-time pricing, liquidations, and complex order types—functionality traditionally associated with centralized exchanges. Projects like Orbs exemplify this, offering plug-and-play modules that let DEXs integrate institutional-grade perps trading quickly without sacrificing decentralization. By offloading execution to L3 while settling on L1/L2, the model maintains security and decentralization at the settlement layer. This modular approach supports composability, reduces time-to-market, and allows developers to offer CEX-like user experiences onchain. Ultimately, L3s enhance scalability and functionality without requiring users to bridge assets or change their workflow.

TheNewsCrypto02/17 05:25

The Rise of Layer 3: How Application-Specific Layers Are Powering Specialized DeFi Innovation

TheNewsCrypto02/17 05:25

Ethereum Repricing: From Rollup-Centric to 'Security Settlement Layer'

Ethereum is undergoing a fundamental strategic shift, moving from a "Rollup-Centric" scaling model to establishing itself as a global "Security Settlement Layer." This pivot, signaled by Vitalik Buterin's reflections, acknowledges the slower-than-expected decentralization of Layer 2s (L2s) and the increasing throughput of the mainnet (L1). The core value proposition is no longer just scalability but also security, neutrality, and predictability. Key changes include: * **L1-First Paradigm:** The original assumption that L2s would be the primary scaling solution is fading as L1's capacity grows. * **L2s as a Trust Spectrum:** L2s are now viewed as a spectrum of networks with varying levels of trust and security, rather than uniform "branded shards" of Ethereum. * **Value Shift to "Settlement Sovereignty":** ETH's value is increasingly derived from its role as the foundational asset and secure settlement layer for the entire ecosystem, not just transaction fees. * **Protocol-Integrated Scaling:** Scaling efforts are focusing more on native, protocol-level solutions for verification and security, potentially reshaping the L1-L2 relationship. * **Valuation Model Restructuring:** The valuation framework for ETH is shifting from a cash-flow model (emphasizing fees) to an asset premium model (emphasizing security and institutional credibility). The article draws a historical analogy to the U.S. Constitution's creation, framing Ethereum's evolution as a move from a confederation of fragmented L2 "states" to a unified "digital nation" with L1 at its core, enforcing standards and capturing value through settlement. A new valuation model is proposed, weighting four key value quadrants: Security/Settlement Layer (45%), Monetary Properties (35%), Platform/Network Effects (10%), and Protocol Revenue (10%). This model dynamically adapts to macro conditions. The path to an "institutional second curve" is also explored, where ETH transitions from a speculative asset to a yield-generating, utility-based asset for traditional finance, further solidifying its long-term value foundation.

marsbit02/17 04:06

Ethereum Repricing: From Rollup-Centric to 'Security Settlement Layer'

marsbit02/17 04:06

a16z Partner's Account: Boutique VC is Dead, Scaling Up is the Endgame for VC

In this article, a16z partner Erik Torenberg argues that the traditional "boutique" model of venture capital is outdated. As software becomes the core of the U.S. economy and AI accelerates innovation, startups require far more capital and operational support. The VC industry is shifting from a "judgment-driven" model to one where the ability to win competitive deals is paramount. Scaled VC firms like a16z, which offer extensive resources—capital, talent networks, go-to-market expertise, and global reach—are better positioned to support founders building capital-intensive, transformative companies. These firms can compete for and win access to the most promising startups, which now require unprecedented levels of funding and operational backing. Torenberg contends that the number of high-value startups and their potential scale have increased dramatically, justifying larger fund sizes. The best returns are concentrated in scaled platforms that can repeatedly win and support outlier companies. The future of VC will be a "barbell" structure: a few large, full-service firms on one end, and many small, specialized funds on the other, with mid-sized firms struggling to compete.

marsbit02/12 10:08

a16z Partner's Account: Boutique VC is Dead, Scaling Up is the Endgame for VC

marsbit02/12 10:08

Cardano Founder Reveals Leios Solves The Blockchain Trilemma

Cardano is developing a major layer-1 upgrade called Ouroboros Leios, aimed at significantly increasing the network's throughput from the current 10–15 transactions per second (TPS) to around 500 TPS initially, with a long-term goal of reaching 10,000 TPS. The upgrade, targeted for release in 2026, is designed to enhance scalability while maintaining decentralization and security—addressing the blockchain trilemma. Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson emphasized that Leios is the result of a decade of research and collaboration among numerous scientists and engineers. The protocol introduces a new block type called "endorser blocks" to bundle more transactions efficiently. Additionally, the upgrade is engineered to fail safely back to the current Ouroboros Praos consensus if needed. The development team plans a gradual rollout to avoid overburdening stake pool operators (SPOs), with a public testnet expected by the end of Q2 2026. Hoskinson also highlighted Cardano’s on-chain governance and treasury as key long-term advantages for funding future upgrades.

bitcoinist02/10 12:34

Cardano Founder Reveals Leios Solves The Blockchain Trilemma

bitcoinist02/10 12:34

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