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Scroll has announced details of its next protocol upgrade, which will include further Ethereum compatibility enhancements and added support for EIP-4844 data blobs. The upgrade aims to achieve a 10x reduction in transaction fees through gas optimizations. Additionally, Scroll plans to include the SHA-256 opcode, allowing for a broader range of DApps and use-cases to be built on top of the platform. The upgrade is expected to be implemented towards the end of April, with advanced DA compression and support for Ethereum's EIP-1559 fee mechanism to follow in late May.

The Pocket Universe browser extension now supports users of the Scroll zkEVM, a zero-knowledge Ethereum Virtual Machine. Pocket Universe offers insurance coverage of up to $2,000 for transactions made on the Scroll network, providing an additional layer of protection for users. The extension is available for download, and users are encouraged to try it out.

Omni, a cross-chain restaking platform, is introducing its services to the Scroll ZK rollup and other rollups in collaboration with Ether.fi. This integration will enable users to seamlessly bridge eETH (Ethereum-based tokens) to Scroll, facilitating cross-chain restaking and further expanding the ecosystem.

Scroll, a decentralized platform, has announced the allocation of an additional 5 million Parabol Soulbound tokens due to overwhelming demand. Holders of these tokens will gain early access to paraUSDs upon launch and earn high yields, with further details to be provided in the future. This announcement comes as Scroll welcomes new members to its community.

Beoble, a provider of chat tools, has announced a collaboration with Scroll ZKP, a native zkEVM platform. Through this partnership, Beoble's chat features will be integrated into Scroll's ecosystem of decentralized applications and services, aiming to enhance the social experience for Scroll's community. The two teams will work together to explore the best ways to implement this integration.

Scroll, a prominent blockchain organization, is hosting its inaugural Scroll Up event in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, as part of the Rio Onchain Week festivities. The event, scheduled for Thursday, March 21st, will take place on the rooftop of the iconic Selina Hotel. It will feature a series of open talks, workshops, panel discussions, and a surprise demo from Scroll_ZKP, followed by an after-party with a live DJ set. The agenda includes panels on topics such as Web3, NFTs, art, Afrofuture, technology, revolution, cryptocurrencies, and their future in Brazil, with notable speakers from organizations like StudioKrya, RioCryptoHub, and FilosofiaCodigo.

Scroll, a project focused on Ethereum scalability, has announced that the minting phase for its Scroll Origins NFTs, commemorating the early community of ecosystem builders, will close on March 29th, 2023, at 23:59 UTC. With over 850,000 NFTs minted, the project has expressed gratitude to its builder community for their support since the beginning. The soulbound NFTs will serve as a permanent commemoration of early contributions to the Scroll community. After the deadline, the #scroll-origins-support channel on Discord will be deprecated, and users with questions are advised to submit them before the deadline. Additionally, those who deployed a contract on Scroll mainnet prior to November 9th, 2023, and are still having trouble claiming, must submit their wallet addresses to the whitelist on the Scroll Discord by March 27th, 2023, at 23:59 UTC. Scroll has hinted at new initiatives and plans for the future, as the community continues to grow and advance its mission.

A proposal has been made to update Metamask to support separate fee structures for execution and data fees on Layer 2 blockchains like Scroll and Optimism. Currently, Metamask only supports this fee separation for Optimism and Base. The proposed update aims to systematically address this issue for multiple Layer 2 chains simultaneously, allowing transactions on these chains to benefit from reduced data fees introduced by Ethereum Improvement Proposal 4844.

Scroll ZKP, a prominent zero-knowledge proof protocol, has experienced a remarkable 358.6% month-over-month increase in gas consumption on the Ethereum Mainnet, currently ranking 13th among all contracts. This surge in usage comes on the heels of Scroll reaching new milestones, including 500,000 transactions in a single day, a steadily growing number of active addresses, and a rise in stablecoin market cap and total value locked.

The Ethereum Foundation is hosting a ZK Grants Round, with applications closing on March 18th. Researchers and developers working on advancing the adoption of zero-knowledge technology and open-source building are encouraged to apply for a grant.