比特币减半迫在眉睫，引发热议并带来启动热潮

在即将到来的比特币减半的热潮中，区块链社区热切期待着这一四年一度的事件。预计在未来几天内发生的减半引起了极大的兴奋，这与 2020 年的减半形成鲜明对比，当时正值 COVID-19 大流行的爆发。这一次，一系列项目启动和利润丰厚的竞赛计划与减半同时进行，反映出 Ordinals 协议和 BitVM 刺激的“比特币构建”项目激增。

Bitcoin Halving Imminent, Sparking Excitement and a Flurry of Launches

比特币减半即将到来，引发兴奋和一系列发布

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.

在本周比特币减半的预期中，区块链社区充满了兴奋和猜测。这一四年一度的事件预计将于 4 月 20 日左右发生，将使比特币矿工的区块奖励减少一半，这是加密货币财政经济学的重大转变。

Contrast to Past Halving

与过去的减半对比

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.

与 2020 年减半（2020 年减半恰逢 COVID-19 大流行爆发和随后的封锁）不同，这次活动让社区充满期待，并以全球各地计划的 IRL 庆祝活动为背景。

Project Launches and Competitions

项目启动和竞赛

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.

即将到来的减半也引发了前所未有的一系列项目启动和链上竞赛。活动的激增反映了“构建比特币”的增长趋势以及 Ordinals 和 BitVM 等协议所获得的势头。

Network News

网络新闻

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

为了准备减半，各种发布和竞赛正在进行中，这表明比特币生态系统已经成熟。

• 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”的符文协议：Casey Rodarmor 的协议旨在在比特币上创建资产支持的代币，该协议将在减半时上线。 矿工争夺“Epic Sat”Pot：减半将激励矿工保护网络安全，有可能获得价值数百万美元的“Mega Sat”区块奖励。Stacks 的大修：比特币第 2 层解决方案 Stacks 准备进行重大更新，扩展其功能并增强用户体验。高盛萨克斯对推断的警告：虽然有些人预测减半后价格将大幅上涨，但高盛建议不要推断之前的减半周期以获得准确的价格预测。 摩根大通：反弹可能过早发生：摩根大通表示，部分预期的减半后反弹可能会发生。在比特币近几个月的优异表现的推动下，这一点已经发生了。伯恩斯坦倡导购买矿工：预计减半对矿工收入的积极影响，伯恩斯坦建议投资比特币矿业公司。Solana 的 Patch 和以太坊的 Pectra 升级

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

在比特币减半的兴奋中，区块链领域出现了其他值得注意的发展。

• 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 的网络拥塞问题得到解决：开发人员发布了软件更新，以缓解近几个月来困扰 Solana 的网络拥塞问题。以太坊的 Pectra 升级：开发人员正在关注区块链的下一个重大升级，名为“Pectra”，旨在改善用户体验以太坊钱包并引入重大代码更改。罕见的“中本聪时代”比特币转账

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.

除了本周的新闻外，一位早期的加密货币矿工在 14 年不活动后转移了 50 个比特币，这标志着“中本聪时代”比特币转移的罕见实例。

Vitalik Buterin Advocates Privacy

Vitalik Buterin 倡导隐私

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.

以太坊联合创始人 Vitalik Buterin 强调了隐私在加密货币领域的重要性，强调隐私是财务自由的基本方面。

Crypto Engineer Salaries

加密工程师薪资

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.

根据 Dragonfly 的一份薪酬报告，美国公司的高级加密工程师薪资为 187,000 美元至 236,000 美元，国际公司的薪资为 137,000 美元至 186,000 美元。

Layering On with Layer 2s

与第 2 层分层

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

高调的加密货币项目推出自己的第 2 层链的趋势仍在继续，最近发布了以下公告：

• 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 支持的 X Layer：OKX Exchange 的 Layer 2 解决方案 X Layer 已在 Polygon 网络上推出。Sam Altman 的 Worldcoin 构建 Layer 2 链：Sam Altman 支持的加密项目 Worldcoin 正在开发自己的 Layer 2 区块链。礼宾村亮点

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

我们的协议村专栏重点关注以下区块链技术升级和发展：

• 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 孵化器计划：由 Tate Berenbaum 创立的 AO Ventures 将通过为期 10 周的孵化器计划促进 Arweave 和 AO 的发展。 Kraken 的自我托管钱包：Kraken 推出自我托管钱包，加入竞争激烈的加密钱包市场钱包，可供 Kraken 用户和非用户使用。 Suku Pay：免费的全球汇款解决方案：Suku 与 Alchemy 和 Privy 合作，推出了 SukuPay，这是一种利用帐户抽象的免费且完全非托管的全球汇款解决方案。互联网以比特币零层为基础的计算机协议：ICP 旨在通过实施阈值 Schnorr 成为比特币零层，从而能够创建符文并释放 DeFi 和 Web3 的潜力。 N 层：汇总网络：N 层，第 2 层网络在以太坊上，已推出其测试网，旨在优化众多应用程序的执行层。“DePIN”：风险投资的最新痴迷

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.

风险资本家越来越多地投资去中心化物理基础设施网络（DePIN），顶级项目筹集了超过 10 亿美元。这些项目旨在通过使用区块链运行基础设施来连接数字世界和物理世界，例如 Helium 的无线网络或 Filecoin 的数据存储平台。

Fundraisings

筹款活动

• **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 筹集 450 万美元**：专注于区块链隐私和扩展的研究组织 Nebra 已获得 450 万美元的融资。**Berachain 获得 1 亿美元**：区块链平台 Berachain 已完成超额认购的 B 轮融资，筹集资金1 亿美元。**Puffer：1800 万美元 A 轮**：液体重新抵押协议 Puffer 在 A 轮融资中筹集了 1800 万美元。**Mayan Finance：300 万美元种子轮**：跨链互换拍卖协议 Mayan Finance 已宣布获得 300 万美元的种子轮融资。 **Crypto Valley Exchange：筹集了 700 万美元**：Crypto Valley Exchange 是一种用于加密货币期货和期权交易的 DeFi 协议，已在种子轮前和种子轮融资中筹集了 700 万美元。 数据和代币

• 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

SEC 的 Uniswap 诉讼：对 DeFi 的攻击：SEC 针对 Uniswap 的诉讼标志着 DeFi 领域面临的重大挑战，引发了对监管过度的担忧。 Avail：代币空投资格概述：区块链数据可用性项目 Avail 概述了其即将推出的代币的资格标准Solana 的 DeFi 格局中 MarginFi 的混乱：MarginFi 最近的麻烦震动了 Solana DeFi 生态系统，凸显了人们对借贷协议流动性的担忧。Ethena Labs 搅动 Terra 记忆：Ethena Labs 的高收益产品受到密切关注，唤起人们对 Terra 生态系统崩溃的回忆。黄金支持的 PAXG：在地缘政治紧张局势中飙升：在全球地缘政治的不确定性中，黄金支持的 PAXG 代币经历了价值飙升。Meme 代币显示出持久的力量：狗狗币和柴犬的粘性流动性表明meme 代币已在市场上站稳脚跟。**Ether.Fi 签署 5 亿美元重新抵押协议**：Ether.Fi 与 RedStone Oracles 合作达成了 5 亿美元重新抵押协议。Pepe Coin 飙升：Pepe Coin 因 Coinbase 的影响而飙升国际计划在该代币上列出永续期货。Botanix：比特币上的 EVM：Willem Schroé 正在开发 Botanix，这是一个比特币第 2 层，旨在将以太坊虚拟机引入比特币。

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