Highlights:

This article is part of The Protocol, a weekly newsletter that dives into the technological aspects of cryptocurrency.

• Eclipse Launches $ES Airdrop: Eclipse, a platform derived from Ethereum and Solana networks, has begun the distribution of its $ES token as part of an airdrop strategy. 15% of the total supply is allocated for this initiative, which supports community engagement and sustainable protocol growth.

• New Testnet from RISC-ZERO: The Boundless incentivized testnet by RISC Zero is now live, enabling developers to build zero-knowledge applications on Coinbase’s Ethereum layer-2 network. Major industry figures like the Ethereum Foundation are backing this initiative.

• Bitcoin’s Quantum Proposal: In a groundbreaking move, a new Bitcoin proposal seeks to freeze quantum-vulnerable addresses using a soft fork, aimed at protecting assets before quantum computers become a threat.

• The First DePIN Credit Card: Aethir has partnered with Credible Finance to unveil what it claims is the first credit product utilizing decentralized infrastructure, allowing token holders to access credit without liquidating their assets.

Stay tuned for further updates, including ongoing developments in cryptocurrency regulation and technology advancements.