Recently, the crypto community has been eagerly anticipating retroactive airdrops from potential projects, following the success of Arbitrum’s airdrop event. Here are 5 projects predicted to potentially launch an airdrop for users in the near future.

zkSync

zkSync is a layer 2 scaling solution that uses ZK Rollups technology, built with the goal of reducing costs, increasing transaction speed, and providing security on Ethereum. Vitalik Buterin, co-founder of Ethereum, has stated that this platform can promote high-throughput scaling, leading to widespread adoption.

In addition, zkSync allows access to the blockchain through the MetaMask wallet due to its compatibility with EVM. In December 2022, Matter Labs, the developer of zkSync, raised $200 million in a Series C funding round led by Blockchain Capital and Dragonfly. Top DeFi applications on Ethereum, such as Chainlink, Uniswap, and Aave, have also announced their launch on this platform.

Starknet

Starknet is Ethereum’s layer 2 solution that applies ZK Rollups. StarkNet allows any dApp to operate, expand, and scale limitlessly without affecting the aggregation and security of Ethereum, thanks to StarkNet’s reliance on the STARK system, a technology developed by StarkWare. Previously, StarkWare also confirmed the launch of the STARK token and established utilities for it to serve the layer 2 network classification process on Ethereum.

StarkWare launched the main network StarkNet in November 2022. The total deposit amount on this network increased by 45% to $2.49 million after Arbitrum announced plans to launch the token and users rushed to hunt for airdrops. According to data from Nansen, the StarkNet ecosystem recorded a record deposit amount of $3.4 million ETH and DAI as of March 17.

Scroll

Scroll is a layer 2 blockchain built on zkEVM Equivalence technology. This is a new ZK Rollups technology that is fully compatible with EVM and was developed in early 2021. This project raised $30 million in investment in April 2022, led by Polychain Capital. The design of Scroll duplicates the same version of EVM and is used on the mainnet. This helps Ethereum developers deploy source code more easily on Scroll than some alternative options like zkSync and Polygon’s zkEVM.

On February 28, the project development team launched on the Ethereum Goerli testnet, allowing for public testing. More than 100,000 users accessed the previous version of Scroll’s test network. The mainnet launch of this platform is planned for the end of 2023.

Sui Network

Sui Network is a layer 1 blockchain built on the Move technology, similar to Aptos. Aptos Labs recently launched their own token, APT, and airdropped 20 million tokens to eligible users on October 18th. Many are expecting Sui to follow suit and issue their own token, potentially retroactively rewarding the community.

The platform is expected to launch its mainnet in Q2 of 2023. On March 21st, Mysten Labs launched the Wave to Mainnet campaign to promote the potential of the Sui protocol to the community. By participating in the project’s activities and testing its products, users may have the chance to receive an airdrop in the future.

Sei Network

Sei Network is a layer 1 blockchain developed on the Cosmos ecosystem, focused primarily on DeFi services. The platform includes basic applications such as a matching engine and liquidity aggregation model to enhance trading experiences. The project is supported by top investment funds in the industry such as Multicoin Capital, Coinbase Ventures, and Delphi Digital.

The Sei development team launched its testnet in Q2 of 2022, with various events related to NFTs and other tasks. Users who participated in these events may have the chance to receive an airdrop when the project launches its mainnet, if it happens.

Conclusion

Overall, the crypto community is eagerly anticipating the launch of these two promising projects and the potential for retroactive airdrops. However, it’s worth noting that the timing and likelihood of these airdrops are uncertain and dependent on the individual projects’ decision-making processes. As always, crypto enthusiasts should proceed with caution and conduct thorough research before investing in any project.

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This article was republished from azcoinnews.com

After more than two years of building, Scroll team are thrilled to announce the launch of Scroll Mainnet.-> Scroll was founded in 2021 with the mission to scale Ethereum. After three successful testnets spanning over 15 months with extensive testing and rigorous security audits, we are thrilled to announce that Scroll Mainnet has officially launched for everyone to use. As we open the doors to Mainnet, we want to take a moment to reflect on our journey thus far.-> Starting With ResearchScroll was established by Ethereum enthusiasts and open-source contributors dedicated to advancing zero-knowledge proofs. Our research into enhancing prover efficiency yielded the first ASIC paper and a GPU prototype. Coupled with advancements in proving systems, we observed a large improvement in prover efficiency. This breakthrough led to our work on the zkEVM, a scaling solution nearly identical to Ethereum with lower cost, faster speed and limitless scaling potential. We shared our nascent insights on Ethereum’s research forum,marking the true beginning of Scroll's journey.->Throughout the period of testnet, Scroll processed: - More than 450K smart contract deployments- 90M+ total transactions- An average of 305K transactions per day- Production of over 9M blocks- Generation of over 280K ZK proofs#Scroll

Ethereum's Layer 2 #Scroll has quietly launched its zkEVM on the mainnet, and it's already making waves. While there hasn't been an official announcement from the Scroll team yet, on-chain data reveals significant progress.

Bridging Success 🌉
As of now, over 330 #ETH (that's more than $500,000!) has been successfully bridged. This achievement comprises over 850 transactions involving nearly 500 unique users. The bridge deployment started on October 8, as confirmed by Etherscan.
The best part? You can already add the Scroll mainnet to your web3 wallets like #MetaMask. Transferring funds from other #Ethereum -based networks to the zkEVM is easy via third-party bridges like Owlto Finance, with a minimum bridge amount of just 0.0035 ETH (approximately $5).
Dapps are quickly integrating with the Scroll mainnet. ScrollSwap, the first decentralized exchange on Scroll, is already operational. Plus, Merkly, an omnichain solution, enables users to explore this exciting network further.
DefiLlama is already keeping tabs on ScrollSwap and three other DEXs on the Scroll zkEVM. The total value locked in Scroll applications has already exceeded $150,000, and the numbers are rising.
What's Next? ❓
While the Scroll team hasn't confirmed a token launch yet, the zkEVM mainnet's release follows rigorous testing phases, including its presence on the Ethereum Goerli and Sepolia testnet.
Scroll's development journey spans two years, involving a dedicated team of 60 members and numerous external contributors.
zkEVMs are Ethereum Layer 2 networks using zero-knowledge proofs for enhanced scalability. They're Ethereum Virtual Machine-compatible, making them a game-changer for Ethereum applications, all while operating efficiently at scale.
Stay tuned for more updates.
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