Fees will decrease, encouraging continued building and innovation focused on meeting user needs.
Fees will go down. Keep building! Keep Innovating, find out what users need.
Here is what rollups spent on posting data to Ethereum in February. Excited to see these costs get slashed when EIP-4844 goes live this month! 1. Arbitrum - $7.23m 2. zkSync Era - $6.02m 3. Optimism - $5.68m 4. Base - $3.79m 5. Scroll - $3.64m 6. Linea - $2.29m 7. Mantle -
馃敀 That Embarrassing NFT
**Your wallet is an open book.** Every transaction, balance, and yes - that 2021 NFT purchase - remains visible to everyone. **Inco Network** tackles this transparency problem using **TEE/FHE technology** for private payments and governance. Key privacy solutions: - **Private balances** and AMM transactions - **Confidential governance** voting - **Encrypted data types** for developers - **Wrapper contracts** for USD tokens **Privacy vs. compliance** remains crucial - the approach focuses on confidentiality rather than anonymity, meeting regulatory needs. The **Confidential Token Association** works on standards while adoption grows from payments to DeFi primitives. **Main challenges:** UX trade-offs and developer adoption barriers. Blockchain transparency was a feature, but for traders, businesses, and users wanting financial privacy, it's become a significant limitation.
Scroll Launches USX: ZK-Powered Neodollar with Privacy and 12% Yield
**Scroll announced USX**, the first ZK-powered "neodollar" - positioning it as more than just another stablecoin. **Key Features:** - ZK proofs for security and verification - Cloak technology for privacy - Gasless transactions - Spendable through payment partners - **~12% yield** through tradfi and defi strategies **What makes it different:** USX aims to function like physical cash but with added benefits - usable, private, and productive. The combination of features is currently only possible on Scroll's network. **Timeline:** - Pre-deposits launching soon - Full integrations rolling out Q4-Q1 - [Waitlist available](https://scroll.link/usx) Scroll positions USX as "a better dollar" that users can actually use, keep private, and earn rewards from.
Vibe Code Camp V2 Opens Applications for Web3 Builders
**Vibe Code Camp V2** is now accepting applications for builders ready to transform wild ideas into reality. The program welcomes **unconventional projects** - even quirky concepts like Japanese toilet trackers are encouraged. Key details: - Open to web3 builders with creative visions - Focus on rapid development from concept to launch - Emphasizes creative freedom and cost efficiency - Applications have a **limited window** This follows the success of Vibe Coding, which has proven to accelerate project development while reducing costs in the web3 space. [Apply now](https://openeconomy.xyz/vibecodecamp) before the deadline closes.
Scroll Launches 7-Week Delegate Training Program

Scroll has launched a comprehensive Delegate Accelerator program to train the next generation of effective DAO delegates. The 7-week curriculum includes: - Interactive workshops - One-on-one mentorship with veteran delegates - Practical experience through mock voting - Skill-building through gamified challenges **Key Details:** - Application deadline: June 23rd - Program focus: DAO governance and delegation - Goal: Building the Open Economy [Apply for the program here](https://app.deform.cc/form/5e670c2f-179c-4041-a37c-037216e5b8c2/?page_number=0)
Tempest Finance Launches AI-Powered Vaults on Ambient Finance
Tempest Finance has launched AI-powered vaults on Ambient Finance, offering users simplified liquidity management through one-click optimization. The vaults are now natively deployed on the Scroll network. Key features: - Single-click liquidity management - AI-powered optimization - Native integration with Ambient's web frontend - Full deployment on Scroll network The integration streamlines DeFi operations for users seeking efficient portfolio management without complex manual adjustments.