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At Etherscan, we released a new tool to decode input data and introduced advanced filter presets.

In this issue, we explore the different data availability layers serving Ethereum L2s today. Answer the poll to test your knowledge on Data Availability Layers and stand a chance to win $10 in ETH.

The Evolving Data Availability Landscape

As L2s rapidly expand in Ethereum's rollup-centric ecosystem, the demand for cheaper and more efficient methods to commit data and settle transactions on Ethereum is growing. We explore:

• The basics of data availability
• Ethereum as a data availability layer
• The alternatives to Ethereum DA

FEATURE

Input Data Decoder

Interpret and analyze data sent to Ethereum smart contracts.

FEATURE

Advanced Filter Presets (Beta)

Quickly filter for specific smart contract interactions by using the presets.

Ethereum Roadmap Through 6 Detailed Blog Posts

Vitalik detailed Ethereum's roadmap in 6 parts, each with key goals: The Merge, The Surge, The Scourge, The Verge, The Purge, and The Splurge.

x.com/VitalikButerin

The First AI Agent to Become a Millionaire

A crypto born from the mission of Truth Terminal, the shitposting AI agent, to spread the made-up religion Goatse Gospel, reached $42B market cap.

x.com/AISafetyMemes

State of Crypto Report 2024

Top takeaways include that crypto activity and usage hit all-time highs, stablecoins found PMF, and transaction costs were drastically reduced.

x.com/a16zcrypto

Radiant Capital Experienced a Highly Sophisticated Attack

Attackers used malware to manipulate transaction data and bypass checks, collecting poisoned signatures from legitimate-looking transactions.

x.com/RDNTCapital

DWF Labs Dismiss Partner After Drink-Spiking Allegations

It was reported that the accused partner spiked a woman's drink in Hong Kong. DWF to consider further legal action against the former partner.

x.com/DWFLabs

OnchainKit Introduces Checkout Component

The component offers one-click checkout for onchain commerce, simplifying transactions and eliminating complex integrations and high fees.

x.com/OnchainKit

Setting Your Pet Rock Free

Technical implementations of @tee_hee_he, a fully autonomous AI agent that is truly free, and how to deploy your own.

medium.com/@tee_hee_he

Buenos Aires Issues Decentralized IDs to 3.6M Citizens

Citizens now have access to decentralized digital IDs on their mobile devices, giving them full ownership of their digital credentials.

zksync.mirror.xyz

A Dive Into ZachXBT's Journey Over the Past Years

Since 2021, ZachXBT has helped recover nearly $500M for scam victims, including a recent $243M heist.

wired.com/story

Transaction: Extend Delay on L2Time Lock

This proposal enables an Arbitrum DAO upgrade to provide users with a 7-day exit window before execution, even with censoring operators present.

Address: dYdX V3 Discountinued, Exchange Contracts Frozen

Despite the shutdown of dYdX v3, users can still access their funds through the Escape Hatch, showcasing the true essence of DeFi.

Questions received last month:

How to use Etherscan API V2 to access multichain EVM data?
Generate an API key on Etherscan to access V2 endpoints. These endpoints accept a chain ID to query data from a specific chain. To query multiple chains, set up a loop with different chain IDs. Read more.

How do I execute a transaction on a smart contract using Etherscan?
Visit the contract page, go to the "Write Contract" tab, and connect your Web3 wallet. Enter the function parameters, click "Write," and confirm the transaction in your wallet. Read more.

Confused with some terms in this newsletter?
Remember to check the Etherscan glossary!

View more info about a token in the Cards tab
The Cards tab lets trusted third parties in the Ethereum ecosystem share useful info about addresses and tokens directly on the explorer. For example, the WETH token is secure and has a high decentralization score.

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Quiz: Data Availability Layers

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