Binance conducts 11th LUNC burn, 2.65 billion tokens destroyed

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Binance conducts 11th LUNC burn, 2.65 billion tokens destroyed

Why it matters:

• According to Binance, the 11th token burn involved the destruction of over a billion BNB tokens, which is equivalent to approximately $10 billion at the time of writing. This represents a significant increase from the previous quarter's token burn, which saw the destruction of 828 million tokens.
• Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao has stated that the token burn process is a key part of the exchange's commitment to its users and investors. By reducing the total supply of BNB, Binance aims to increase the token's value over time and provide long-term benefits for its users.

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Solana Co-Founder Says Ethereum Could Be Layer-2 for SOL

Brief introduction: Solana is a high-performance blockchain platform that aims to provide fast and secure transaction processing for decentralized applications (dApps) and other blockchain-based services. Launched in 2017, Solana is designed to be scalable, efficient, and easy to use, with a focus on delivering high-speed transaction processing at a low cost.

Why it matters:

• Yakovenko's comments come at a time when many in the cryptocurrency community are discussing the future of Ethereum and its ability to scale to meet the demands of a growing user base. While Ethereum has been the dominant platform for decentralized applications (dApps) and smart contracts, its current limitations in terms of speed and scalability have led many developers to explore alternative platforms like Solana.
• However, Yakovenko believes that Ethereum's recent focus on layer 2 scaling solutions could make it a viable option for Solana. By using Ethereum as a layer 2 solution, Solana could benefit from the security and decentralization of the Ethereum network while also taking advantage of its own high-speed transaction processing capabilities.
• Yakovenko's comments have been met with mixed reactions from the cryptocurrency community, with some praising his vision for a more interconnected blockchain ecosystem and others questioning the feasibility of using Ethereum as a layer 2 solution. Nevertheless, his comments highlight the ongoing discussion around the future of blockchain technology and the need for innovative solutions to address the challenges facing the industry.

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