September 22, 2022, 9:38PM EDT
• 19 min read
Quick Take
- In this weekly series, we dive into some of the most interesting data and developments across the Layer 1 blockchain landscape, from DeFi and bridges to network activity and funding
- As L1 ecosystems continue to become more interconnected, teams in the Cosmos ecosystem are taking a variety of approaches to address the problem of fragmented liquidity.
- The Solana network is nearing the release of a critical upgrade that promises to significantly improve its ability to handle user demand. Meanwhile, the Near ecosystem is seeing a spike in usage after the launch of its step-to-earn protocol Sweat Economy