Four More Teams Join @theqacc's First Cohort
Four More Teams Join @theqacc's First Cohort
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The QA Community Cohort (@theqacc) has expanded its inaugural group with the addition of four new teams. This development marks a significant step in fostering innovation within the zero-knowledge (ZK) and Ethereum scaling ecosystem.
Key points:
- Four new teams added to @theqacc's first cohort
- Expansion aims to boost ZK innovation and Ethereum scaling efforts
- Demonstrates growing interest in advanced blockchain technologies
This expansion highlights the increasing focus on scalability solutions in the blockchain space. Stay tuned for more details on the new teams and their potential contributions to the ecosystem.
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