Ethereum 2.0 development continues with a postmortem of the Spadina testnet and the launch of a new testnet called Zinken. The launchpad is now live with genesis deposits due within one week, marking progress toward the ETH2 mainnet launch.
Pumpfun, a Solana-based memecoin launchpad, has introduced 'Cashback Coins' that allow creators to choose between providing trader cashback or collecting creator fees. This new feature gives creators more flexibility in how they structure incentives for their token launches.
Espresso Token has launched with a $275 million valuation, but launchpad buyers are experiencing significant losses with their tokens down 30% from purchase price. The situation is compounded by a 2-year vesting period that locks investors into their positions.
