Between traditional finance and the on-chain world, Real World Assets (RWA) are rapidly emerging as a narrative path characterized by certainty, scalability, and real-world demand. As Ethereum and its Layer 2 infrastructure continue to mature, an increasing number of real assets are being brought on-chain — from high-net-worth bonds and consumer goods to real estate and inventory. On-chain representation, trading, and settlement of these assets have moved beyond experimentation and are now entering practical implementation.

In June 2024, Ethereum core developers and technical teams from the Layer 2 and ZK ecosystems gathered in Berlin for five days of deep collaboration. This event, known as Berlinterop, was more than just an engineering workshop — it showcased three clear technical trajectories Ethereum is pursuing for 2025: accelerated execution layer upgrades, a redefined mechanism for L1–L2 collaboration, and the standardization of the zero-knowledge (ZK) stack.

In June 2025, the Optimism Collective officially launched Season 8 (S8) of its governance framework. More than just an optimization of existing rules, this marks a systemic upgrade rooted in three years of on-chain governance experimentation. At its core, S8 aims to introduce a new stakeholder model, a standardized citizenship system, and low-overhead participation mechanisms to support a more collaborative and resilient interchain governance structure.

As Ethereum moves into a new phase of modularity and multi-chain coexistence, Layer2s are no longer just scaling tools — they are now essential infrastructure in the multi-chain world. One clear trend is accelerating: interoperability is becoming the central consensus for reshaping user experience and protocol collaboration in the Layer2 era. It’s not just about technical integrations — it’s about a fundamental shift in the user experience paradigm — from multi-chain coexistence to seamless unification.

We’re excited to officially launch Mint Studio — a fast, intuitive, and multi-chain platform designed to simplify NFT creation for everyone. Whether you're an individual, a Web3 project, or an artist, Mint Studio makes it easier than ever to mint, distribute, and connect value through NFTs.

Since the rise of Rollup technology, the Layer2 narrative has long revolved around scalability and cost reduction. However, as the Ethereum ecosystem expands rapidly, expectations for Layer2s are quietly evolving. In the age of Ethereum scaling, the Layer2 narrative is shifting from pure scaling to application-specific use cases.

Since the breakout of “crypto art” in 2021, NFTs (non-fungible tokens), as unique digital assets on the blockchain, have rapidly swept across global markets. In just four years, more than 2 billion NFTs have been issued across major blockchain networks, with a global market capitalization reaching hundreds of billions of dollars.

Dear Minters,

We are thrilled to announce the strategic partnership between Mint Blockchain and Chainlink, the industry-leading decentralized oracle network. Through this collaboration, Mint has officially integrated Chainlink’s Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP), becoming one of the Layer2 networks adopting this cutting-edge cross-chain communication standard.