‍Solana Co-founder Questions Ethereum L2 Security Anatoly Yakovenko, co-founder of Solana, has raised concerns regarding the security and decentralization of Ethereum's Layer 2 (L2) scaling solutions. He argues that L2s have a large attack surface, complex codebases difficult to audit, and that user funds in multi-signature custody could potentially be moved without consent. The debate also covers the proliferation of L2s, with some suggesting there are too many, while others see it as a sign of ecosystem growth. However, Binance Research notes that numerous L2s may cannibalize revenue from the Ethereum base layer due to fragmented liquidity and lower fees.
‍Bitcoin S2F Model Forecasts $222,000 Peak, Analysts Urge Caution The Stock-to-Flow (S2F) model projects a $222,000 BTC peak price for the current cycle, based on halving events. However, experts caution that the model overlooks demand-side factors. Institutional involvement via ETFs has created a potential price floor above $100,000. Standard Chartered forecasts $200,000 by end-2025. Some predict $500,000 by 2026, citing M2 money supply growth. Despite bullish outlooks, figures like Mike Novogratz and Tom Lee express skepticism, warning of potential drawdowns. Investors are advised to consider demand-side factors and market volatility.
‍Alibaba's Qwen AI Revolutionizes Content Creation Alibaba's Qwen AI chatbot, Qwen Deep Research, now transforms research into live webpages and multi-speaker podcasts. It demonstrates superior accuracy and citation practices compared to Gemini, ChatGPT, and Grok. The AI utilizes open-source models for web structure, graphics, and text-to-speech, generating professional webpages with embedded citations and dynamic podcast narratives. While Gemini excels in audio quality and video, Qwen offers a unique, free all-in-one solution for researchers and creators.