Scroll

**Scroll launches $4,000+ creator funding program** across three language tracks **Two challenge types:** - Long-form threads about Scroll ecosystem projects - UGC videos showing real product usage **Prize distribution:** - English track: $1,000 (hosted by Local Node Kenya) - Spanish track: $2,000 (Mexico & Argentina nodes) - Portuguese track: $1,000 (Brazil node) **Featured projects include:** - Ether.fi Cash for payments - USX Capital for deposits - HoneyPop and ChatterPay apps **Timeline:** Oct 29 - Nov 10 Creators can submit to multiple challenges but must stick to one language track. Evaluation based on creativity, reach, engagement and quality. [Register here](https://luma.com/kgaa4abz)

**Ebisu Finance** is changing how stablecoin borrowing works with their **ebUSD** protocol. **Key Innovation:** - Most stablecoins use **fixed interest rates** for borrowing - Ebisu lets **borrowers set their own rates** based on market demand - Users determine what they're willing to pay, creating dynamic pricing **How It Works:** - Borrowers propose their preferred interest rates - Market forces determine actual borrowing costs - **Stability pool** and liquidation mechanics maintain system health **Comparison to Existing Models:** - Different approach from **MakerDAO** and **Liquity v2** - Focus on **decentralization** while managing risk constraints - Collateral strategy designed for stability **Future Applications:** - Real-world payment integration - **Savings products** and supply-chain credit - Cross-chain expansion planned - Token incentive mechanisms This market-driven approach could reshape how DeFi lending protocols price borrowing costs.

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 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.

At Devcon's ZK Connect panel, @yezhang1998 presented on ZK technology beyond rollups, covering: - Public verification of large computations - Developer experience improvements - TEE and ZK comparisons - zkEVM vs zkVM distinctions - Future applications in AI, email, and social login Upcoming events include: - WOW Summit: ZK in AI era with @yezhang1998 - Multichain Day featuring @_emjlin - Evening Fireside Chat with @chainlink and @razacodes Panel participants included representatives from MetaMask, Lita, nil, and Automata.

Scroll, a zk-Rollup solution, currently boasts the fastest finality among its peers. The team is now setting an ambitious goal to achieve 1-minute-finality by the end of 2024, further enhancing its performance. - Scroll currently leads in finality speed for zk-Rollups - Team targets 1-minute-finality by end of 2024 - @sandyzkp shared insights in a @nasdaq @TradeTalks interview For more details, watch the full interview with @JillMalandrino on @Nasdaq's @TradeTalks: https://x.com/i/broadcasts/1kvJpbVDaLZKE

In a recent podcast with @TheBlockPods, our co-founder @sandyzkp shared insights on the future of rollups in blockchain technology: - The debate between Optimistic and zk-Rollups continues - @sandyzkp predicts all rollups will eventually converge towards validity-proven execution - This shift suggests a potential evolution in blockchain scaling solutions Key points to consider: - Current advantages of Optimistic Rollups - The growing importance of validity proofs - Implications for blockchain scalability and efficiency For a deeper dive into this topic, listen to the full podcast with @fintechfrank.

The Level Up Mini-Hack, a collaborative effort between EasyA and Scroll, concluded successfully. Here's a brief overview: - **Participation**: Over 300 developers joined the event. - **Projects**: 50+ projects were submitted across various categories. - **Categories**: Included DeFi, Gaming, and Social applications. - **Highlights**: Notable projects featured innovative uses of zero-knowledge proofs and layer 2 scaling solutions. The event showcased the growing interest in blockchain development and the potential of Scroll's technology. Participants gained hands-on experience with Scroll's ecosystem. **Next steps**: Stay tuned for announcements about future hackathons and development opportunities with Scroll and EasyA.

Sandy, co-founder of Scroll, is set to speak at Mainnet 2024 in New York City on October 1st at 11:50 AM EDT. The session will focus on the challenges of Web3 mass adoption and potential game-changing solutions.n nKey points:n- Event: Mainnet 2024 in NYCn- Speaker: Sandy, Scroll co-foundern- Date: October 1st, 11:50 AM EDTn- Topic: Web3 adoption challenges and solutionsn nThis follows Sandy's previous appearance at FORESIGHT 2024, where he discussed ZK breakthroughs and their impact on scalable blockchain applications.n nAttendees can expect insights into:n- Current barriers to Web3 adoptionn- Potential strategies to overcome these challengesn- The role of ZK technology in scaling blockchain applicationsn nDon't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights from a leading figure in the Web3 space.

The Mini-Hack collaboration between Scroll and Alchemy Platform is nearing its conclusion. Developers have only 3 days left to submit their projects. Key points: - Time is running out for project submissions - In-person hacking opportunities available - Level Up Hubs across the globe offering spaces to hack - Locations include Kuala Lumpur, Tegucigalpa, Seoul, and Lagos - Food, drinks, and Wi-Fi provided at physical locations Developers are encouraged to: 1. Bring laptops to physical events 2. Sign up and submit projects via the provided link 3. Utilize Alchemy's dev tools, now available on Scroll For more information, check out the Scroll blog post about the Alchemy integration and watch the getting started video.