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A new publication addressing security vulnerabilities in SNARKs has been released by the Scroll community. The resource aims to assist developers and auditors working on SNARK-based applications.

ScrollStats.com now includes a database of Scroll apps where users can search by name and category, and sort by any metric. The database covers the top projects by activity and TVL, with plans to expand the list in the future.

The winners of the @ETHGlobal Circuit Breaker Hackathon have been announced: Shadow Warfare, Unknown Finance, priv.cast, and Urban Odyssey. Prizes were awarded for Best ZK usage for privacy and scalability on Scroll. Notable projects include sybil resistant private voting, an immersive play-to-earn game, and a platform to prove wallet ownership. The event aimed to showcase the potential of Scroll's zkEVM technology.

After a successful turnout at the ETHGlobal Circuit Breaker Hackathon, winners have been announced for two unique tracks focusing on ZK usage for privacy and scalability on Scroll. Projects like Shadow Warfare, Unknown Finance, priv.cast, and Urban Odyssey were recognized for their innovative applications. This event aims to encourage developers to explore new opportunities using Scroll's zkEVM technology.

Scroll_ZKP and the Ethereum Foundation are donating $150K to a shared prize pool in the first ZK Grants Round to encourage open-source development and research in zero-knowledge proofs and ZK powered L2s. The goal is to unify the L2 ecosystem by identifying shared needs and new standards. Developers and researchers can contribute through performance benchmarking, forced inclusion tools, and multi-prover systems. Anyone can apply with innovative ideas that meet the eligibility criteria.

In the latest RollCall summary, discussions included EIP-4844 readiness, upcoming breakout call topics, and a new RIP-7614 exposing call stack to contracts. Teams like @zksync and @taikoxyz are preparing for mainnet testing of EIP-4844. @CarlBeek shared insight on trusted setup parameters. Next week, @drakefjustin will lead a discussion on shared sequencing. The new RIP is OpenZeppelin's proposal for threat detection. Some concerns raised about its complexity and potential for on-chain censorship. For more details, join the discussion on EthMagicians and read the RIP proposal.

DuneAnalytics released a new dataset for Scroll and created three dashboards tracking key metrics, gas prices, and native bridge activity. Three key insights were shared from the analysis.

Aave V3, a key component of Ethereum's DeFi ecosystem, has been integrated into the Scroll ecosystem, offering premium DeFi services such as lending, borrowing, and liquidity mining. Aave users can benefit from Scroll's user-friendly interface, reduced gas costs, and faster transaction times. Aave is initially launching on Scroll with markets for wETH, wstETH, and USDC.

A gathering is being held to celebrate the Year of the Dragon. The event will include discussions on the Red Packets initiative by @omodotso and @realMaskNetwork. Special guests include @suji_yan, @guocamole, @0xAA_Science, @Leoninweb3, and @mrblocktw. Join at twitter.com/i/spaces/1nAJEaq…

With only 24 hours left, the deadline for submitting final entries for Scroll's Quill and Scribes competition is approaching. Don't miss this opportunity to showcase your creative skills if you are a developer building on @Scroll_ZKP.