Ethereum Rollups: New Era and Partners Approaching

**L3 token expansion reaches new milestone** as it becomes the first Native Token Transfer (NTT) asset available on HyperEVM through Portal Bridge. **Key developments:** - L3 now transferrable to HyperEVM via Portal Bridge - Powered by Wormhole's secure cross-chain infrastructure - First NTT asset to achieve this integration - Users can move L3 tokens immediately **Background context:** This follows L3's previous expansion to Solana in October 2024, also using Wormhole's NTT framework. The token maintains 1:1 peg across networks. **Transfer now available** at [portalbridge.com](https://portalbridge.com/?asset=L3&targetChain=hyperevm&t)

**Layer3 Builder hits major scaling milestone** with over 8 million $L3 tokens now staked and locked on the platform. Users are staking tokens to: - Launch marketing campaigns - Access distribution channels - Acquire new users This represents continued growth from 7.7 million $L3 staked in early August, showing **steady adoption** of the Builder platform. The staking mechanism allows projects to leverage Layer3's infrastructure for user acquisition and campaign management in the web3 space.

**CUBEs are now live on HyperEVM**, marking a significant expansion for the platform. This deployment follows previous developments around HyperEVM adoption, suggesting growing momentum for the network. - CUBEs integration provides new opportunities for users - Builds on HyperEVM's expanding ecosystem - Represents continued platform growth The launch indicates **increasing developer interest** in HyperEVM as a deployment target for web3 applications.

**DUNA** emerges as a new community-driven initiative built in America with a focus on collective ownership. The project is developed by **Syndicates**, which emphasizes community governance and shared decision-making in the web3 space. Key features include: - American-built infrastructure - Community ownership model - Syndicate-powered governance This represents another step in decentralized community management, similar to guild structures but with enhanced collective decision-making capabilities. [Learn more about DUNA](https://app.layer3.xyz/activations/syndicate-duna)

**Pharos Network's testnet momentum continues to accelerate**, crossing significant user adoption milestones in just over a week. The network has now reached: - **60,000+ unique users** - **800,000+ total actions taken** This represents substantial growth from the initial surge that saw 25,000 participants join within the first 24 hours. **What is Pharos Network?** Pharos positions itself as the fastest EVM Layer 1 blockchain designed specifically for Real World Assets (RWAs) and Traditional Finance (TradFi) applications. The testnet campaign launched on Layer3, allowing users to experience the network's capabilities through interactive tasks and challenges. **Growth Timeline:** - August 21: Testnet goes live on Layer3 - August 23: 25K users in first 24 hours - August 26: Second wave of activities launched - August 29: Milestone of 60K users achieved The rapid adoption suggests strong interest in RWA-focused blockchain infrastructure as the space continues to mature. [Join the testnet campaign](https://app.layer3.xyz/campaigns/pharos-testnet)