Upgrades Strengthen Blockchains

🟦In July, Starknet is preparing two major upgrades aimed at boosting network speed and resilience. These developments are part of a broader strategy to scale the ecosystem and strengthen developer trust, especially amid intensifying competition among Layer 2 solutions.

🟦Meanwhile, on July 2, the Conflux network implemented update CIP 156, which softens penalties for validators: instead of a full token slash for violations, tokens are now temporarily frozen. This approach reduces risk for participants and makes the project more attractive for DeFi protocols and infrastructure development.