比特幣減半迫在眉睫，引發熱議並帶來啟動熱潮

在即將到來的比特幣減半的熱潮中，區塊鏈社群熱切期待著這四年一度的事件。預計在未來幾天內發生的減半引起了極大的興奮，這與 2020 年的減半形成鮮明對比，當時正值 COVID-19 大流行的爆發。這次，一系列專案啟動和利潤豐厚的競賽計畫與減半同時進行，反映出 Ordinals 協議和 BitVM 刺激的「比特幣建構」計畫激增。

Bitcoin Halving Imminent, Sparking Excitement and a Flurry of Launches

比特幣減半即將到來，引發興奮和一系列發布

Amidst the anticipation of this week's Bitcoin halving, the blockchain community is abuzz with a mix of excitement and speculation. This quadrennial event, estimated to occur on or around April 20th, will reduce the block reward for Bitcoin miners by half, a significant shift in the cryptocurrency's fiscal economics.

在本週比特幣減半的預期中，區塊鏈社群充滿了興奮和猜測。這四年一度的事件預計將於 4 月 20 日左右發生，將使比特幣礦工的區塊獎勵減少一半，這是加密貨幣財政經濟學的重大轉變。

Contrast to Past Halving

與過去的減半對比

Unlike the halving of 2020, which coincided with the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent lockdowns, this event finds the community brimming with anticipation and a backdrop of IRL celebrations planned around the globe.

與 2020 年減半（2020 年減半恰逢 COVID-19 大流行爆發和隨後的封鎖）不同，這次活動讓社區充滿期待，並以全球各地計劃的 IRL 慶祝活動為背景。

Project Launches and Competitions

專案啟動和競賽

The approaching halving has also spurred an unprecedented flurry of project launches and on-chain competitions timed to coincide with the moment. This surge in activity reflects the growing trend of "building-on-Bitcoin" and the momentum gained by protocols such as Ordinals and BitVM.

即將到來的減半也引發了前所未有的一系列專案啟動和鏈上競賽。活動的激增反映了「建立比特幣」的成長趨勢以及 Ordinals 和 BitVM 等協議所獲得的勢頭。

Network News

網路新聞

In preparation for the halving, various launches and competitions are underway, demonstrating the maturation of the Bitcoin ecosystem.

為了準備減半，各種發布和競賽正在進行中，這表明比特幣生態系統已經成熟。

• Runes Protocol for 'Sh!tcoins': Casey Rodarmor's protocol, designed to enable the creation of asset-backed tokens on Bitcoin, is set to go live at the time of the halving.
• Miners Race for 'Epic Sat' Pot: The halving will incentivize miners to secure the network, with the potential for a "Mega Sat" block reward worth millions of dollars.
• Overhaul for Stacks: The Bitcoin Layer 2 solution Stacks is poised for a major update, expanding its capabilities and enhancing the user experience.
• Goldman Sachs Cautions on Extrapolations: While some predict a substantial price rally post-halving, Goldman Sachs advises against extrapolating previous halving cycles for accurate price predictions.
• JPMorgan: Rally May Have Occurred Prematurely: JPMorgan suggests that some of the anticipated post-halving rally may have already transpired, driven by Bitcoin's outperformance in recent months.
• Bernstein Advocates Buying Miners: In anticipation of the halving's positive impact on miner revenue, Bernstein recommends investing in Bitcoin mining companies.

Solana's Patch and Ethereum's Pectra Upgrade

「Sh!tcoins」的符文協議：Casey Rodarmor 的協議旨在在比特幣上創建資產支持的代幣，該協議將在減半時上線。網路安全，有可能獲得價值數百萬美元的「Mega Sat」區塊獎勵。警告：雖然有些人預測減半後價格將大幅上漲，但高盛建議不要推斷先前的減半週期以獲得準確的價格預測。反彈可能會發生。公司。

Amidst the Bitcoin halving excitement, other notable developments within the blockchain space have emerged.

在比特幣減半的興奮中，區塊鏈領域出現了其他值得注意的發展。

• Solana's Network Congestion Addressed: Developers have released a software update to alleviate the network congestion that has plagued Solana in recent months.
• Ethereum's Pectra Upgrade: Developers are focusing on the blockchain's next major upgrade, named "Pectra," which aims to improve the user experience of Ethereum wallets and introduce significant code changes.

Rare 'Satoshi Era' Bitcoin Transfer

Solana 的網路擁塞問題已解決：開發人員發布了軟體更新，以緩解近幾個月來困擾Solana 的網路擁塞問題。 “Pectra”，旨在改善用戶體驗以太坊錢包並引入重大代碼更改。

Adding to the week's news, an early crypto miner has moved 50 bitcoin after 14 years of inactivity, marking a rare instance of "Satoshi era" bitcoin being transferred.

除了本週的新聞外，一位早期的加密貨幣礦工在 14 年不活動後轉移了 50 個比特幣，這標誌著「中本聰時代」比特幣轉移的罕見實例。

Vitalik Buterin Advocates Privacy

Vitalik Buterin 倡導隱私

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has highlighted the importance of privacy in the crypto space, emphasizing that privacy is a fundamental aspect of financial freedom.

以太坊聯合創始人 Vitalik Buterin 強調了隱私在加密貨幣領域的重要性，並強調隱私是財務自由的基本面向。

Crypto Engineer Salaries

加密工程師薪資

According to a compensation report by Dragonfly, senior crypto engineer salaries range from $187,000 to $236,000 at U.S.-based companies and $137,000 to $186,000 at international-based companies.

根據 Dragonfly 的薪資報告，美國公司的高級加密工程師薪資為 187,000 美元至 236,000 美元，國際公司的薪資為 137,000 美元至 186,000 美元。

Layering On with Layer 2s

與第 2 層分層

The trend of high-profile crypto projects launching their own Layer 2 chains continues, with the following recent announcements:

高調的加密貨幣項目推出自己的第 2 層鏈的趨勢仍在繼續，最近發布了以下公告：

• OKX's Polygon-Powered X Layer: OKX Exchange's Layer 2 solution, X Layer, has been launched on the Polygon network.
• Sam Altman's Worldcoin Builds Layer 2 Chain: Worldcoin, a crypto project backed by Sam Altman, is developing its own Layer 2 blockchain.

Protocol Village Highlights

OKX 的 Polygon 支援的 X Layer：OKX Exchange 的 Layer 2 解決方案 X Layer 已在 Polygon 網路上推出。禮賓村亮點

Our Protocol Village column spotlights the following blockchain tech upgrades and developments:

我們的協議村專欄重點關注以下區塊鏈技術升級和發展：

• AO Ventures Incubator Program: AO Ventures, founded by Tate Berenbaum, will foster development on Arweave and AO through a 10-week incubator program.
• Kraken's Self-Custodial Wallet: Kraken has joined the competitive crypto wallet market with the launch of its self-custodial wallet, available to both Kraken users and non-users.
• Suku Pay: Free Global Money Transfer Solution: Suku, in collaboration with Alchemy and Privy, has introduced SukuPay, a free and fully non-custodial global money transfer solution leveraging account abstraction.
• Internet Computer Protocol Primed as Bitcoin Layer Zero: ICP aims to become Bitcoin Layer Zero with the implementation of threshold-Schnorr, enabling the creation of Runes and unlocking DeFi and Web3 potential.
• Layer N: A Network of Rollups: Layer N, a Layer 2 network on Ethereum, has launched its testnet, designed to optimize the execution layer for numerous applications.

'DePIN': Venture Capital's Latest Obsession

AO Ventures 孵化器計畫：由 Tate Berenbaum 創立的 AO Ventures 將透過為期 10 週的孵化器計畫促進 Arweave 和 AO 的發展。 Kraken 用戶和非用戶使用。幣零層為基礎的電腦協定：ICP 旨在透過實施閾值Schnorr 成為比特幣零層，從而能夠創建符文並釋放DeFi 和Web3 的潛力。坊上，已推出其測試網，旨在優化眾多應用程式的執行層。

Venture capitalists are increasingly investing in decentralized physical infrastructure networks (DePIN), with over $1 billion raised by top projects. These projects aim to connect the digital and physical worlds by running infrastructure with blockchains, such as Helium's wireless network or Filecoin's data storage platform.

創投家越來越多地投資去中心化實體基礎設施網路（DePIN），頂級項目籌集了超過 10 億美元。這些項目旨在透過使用區塊鏈運行基礎設施來連接數位世界和實體世界，例如 Helium 的無線網路或 Filecoin 的資料儲存平台。

Fundraisings

籌款活動

• **Nebra Raises $4.5 Million**: Nebra, a research organization focused on blockchain privacy and scaling, has secured $4.5 million in funding.
• **Berachain Secures $100 Million**: Blockchain platform Berachain has closed an oversubscribed Series B funding round, raising $100 million.
• **Puffer: $18 Million Series A**: Liquid restaking protocol Puffer has raised $18 million in a Series A funding round.
• **Mayan Finance: $3 Million Seed Round**: Cross-chain swap auction protocol Mayan Finance has announced a $3 million seed round.
• **Crypto Valley Exchange: $7 Million Raised**: Crypto Valley Exchange, a DeFi protocol for crypto futures and options trading, has raised $7 million in pre-seed and seed rounds.

Data and Tokens

**Nebra 籌集450 萬美元**：專注於區塊鏈隱私和擴展的研究組織Nebra 已獲得450 萬美元的融資。 **Berachain 獲得1 億美元**：區塊鏈平台Berachain 已完成超額認購的融資。 B 輪融資，籌集資金1 億美元。 ：跨鏈互換拍賣協議Mayan Finance 宣布獲得300 萬美元的種子輪融資。協議，已在種子輪前和種子輪融資中籌集了700 萬美元。

• SEC's Uniswap Suit: An Attack on DeFi: The SEC's lawsuit against Uniswap marks a significant challenge to the DeFi sector, raising concerns about regulatory overreach.
• Avail: Token Airdrop Eligibility Outlined: Blockchain data availability project Avail has outlined the eligibility criteria for its upcoming token airdrop.
• Chaos at MarginFi in Solana's DeFi Landscape: MarginFi's recent troubles have shaken up the Solana DeFi ecosystem, highlighting concerns about the liquidity of borrow-and-lend protocols.
• Ethena Labs Stirs Terra Memories: Ethena Labs' high-yield offerings have drawn scrutiny, evoking memories of the Terra ecosystem collapse.
• Gold-Backed PAXG: Surge Amid Geopolitical Tensions: The gold-backed PAXG token has experienced a spike in value amid global geopolitical uncertainties.
• Meme Tokens Show Staying Power: Dogecoin and Shiba Inu's sticky liquidity suggest that meme tokens have gained a foothold in the market.
• **Ether.Fi Inks $500M Restaking Deal**: Ether.Fi has partnered with RedStone Oracles for a $500 million restaking agreement.
• Pepe Coin Surges: Pepe Coin has surged in response to Coinbase International's plans to list perpetual futures on the token.
• Botanix: EVM on Bitcoin: Willem Schroé is developing Botanix, a Bitcoin Layer 2 that aims to bring the Ethereum Virtual Machine to Bitcoin.

Upcoming Events

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