The Maker (MKR) token has seen a notable surge in whale activity, with large transactions jumping by a staggering 1,400%. Despite this increase in large-scale transactions, technical indicators and on-chain metrics are sending mixed signals about the future direction of MKR's price.

Extra gains could be likely for CVX, based on classical charting pattern.

The Chinese giant Alibaba Cloud announced a partnership with MultiversX (EGLD), while Alibaba (NYSE: BABA) published Q3 2024 earnings results. This partnership starts as EGLD strongly enters the Asian market with an UpBit listing and notable mentions in the media.

Maker's exchange reserve and exchange supply ratio hits a yearly high signaling potential correction.

ENS is like your online phonebook, giving you your own “domain” name that you can use in the world of blockchain. Now, the team behind ENS is taking things up a notch by building a new network called “Namechain.

ENS Labs, the organization behind Ethereum Name Service (ENS), has revealed a Layer-2 solution to boost the scalability of blockchain-based identities.

TL;DR ENS Labs plans to launch its own Layer 2 network called Namechain by the end of 2025. Namechain will focus on interoperability and offering cheaper access to ENS. The project is part of the ENSv2 initiative to expand ENS on Ethereum Layer 2 networks.

Ethereum Name Service (ENS), one of the most established solutions for digital identity on blockchain, is preparing for a major update. ENS Labs, the organization behind ENS, has announced the intention to launch a dedicated Layer-2 network called “Namechain”, based on zero-knowledge rollup (zk-rollups) technology.

ENS Labs, the team behind the Ethereum Name Service (ENS), is moving forward with plans to launch a dedicated layer-2 network called Namechain.

ENS Labs announced plans to launch "Namechain," a layer-2 blockchain using zero-knowledge rollups, scheduled for late 2025 release, aimed at reducing transaction costs while maintaining security for their domain naming service.

ENS Labs has introduced “Namechain,” a new Ethereum layer 2 solution designed to enhance scalability and accessibility for blockchain-based identity. The post ENS Labs Unveils ‘Namechain' Ethereum Layer 2 Solution to Scale Blockchain Identity appeared first on Cryptonews.

Ethereum's ENS work similar to web addresses that simplifies wallet addresses. For instance, Vitalik Buterin uses “Vitalik.eth” instead of a long address.

Namechain is designed to prioritize interoperability and allow users to start ENS from 'any L2 network.'

ENS Domains has announced the launch of Namechain, a purpose-built Layer 2 solution that marks a significant evolution in the Ethereum Name Service (ENS) ecosystem. This development is part of the broader ENS v2 initiative, aimed at reducing costs and enhancing performance for users.

The new Ethereum layer 2, Namechain, will make it easier to register names, update records and manage decentralized websites.

Elrond (now rebranded as MultiversX) has continued to make strides as a scalable and secure blockchain platform for decentralized applications (dApps) and decentralized finance (DeFi). With its focus on high-speed transactions, low-cost operations, and interoperability, the platform has garnered considerable attention from both investors and developers.

Namechain, as the layer-2 blockcain is called, will use a zero-knowledge rollup for scaling and is likely to go live around the end of 2025.

Maker (MKR), the governance token of the MakerDAO ecosystem, has been showing impressive upward momentum, recently breaking out of a long-standing bearish pattern. Despite its 11.20% surge in the past 24 hours, reaching $1,416.32, the cryptocurrency faces some resistance and market dynamics that could limit its progress in the short term.

The DeFi project Sky has retained its new brand identity rather than revert to MakerDAO following a community vote. Polling data revealed that 79.3% of votes supported maintaining the Sky brand as the core protocol name.

Trader bids are fueling the uptrend, with a 13.67% rise in Open Interest to $120.30 million.

Sky's USDS is now the third-largest stablecoin, replacing the original DAI which held that position for years on the charts.

The Maker price has jumped ~10% over the past day, resulting in this altcoin successfully recording a bullish reversal. Moreover, with the technical sentiments and on-chain data favoring the project, the MKR coin hints at a promising bullish month.

Early polling indicates MKR holders want to keep the SKY brand, though participation in the poll is still low.

Bitcoin's rally slows down near the weekend, top altcoins record double digit gains.

Historically, the fourth quarter often brings notable gains for cryptocurrencies, and with November underway, crypto whales are strategically positioning themselves for potential profits.

This week, we examine Ripple, Binance Coin, Solana, Dogecoin, and Maker in greater detail. Ripple (XRP) The week started well for XRP, but the price action turned bearish on Wednesday, closing the week with a 3% loss.

Rune Christensen, founder of Sky (formerly MakerDAO), has proposed a strictly deflationary approach to the protocol's governance token as the community prepares to vote on whether to revert its brand or not on Nov. 11.

MKR may finally be ready for a recovery after dancing with the bears since April.

Ever since the launch of the Bitcoin ETF, the institutions have been accumulating the token heavily. As the price is ascending towards the ATH, these activities have been intensifying, and as a result, the total ETFs held by them have now surpassed the Bitcoins held by Satoshi Nakamoto.

Maker (MKR) has staged a significant comeback, revitalizing interest and ignite predictions that it could potentially climb as high as $3,000. Given its central role within the decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem, Maker (MKR) has captured investor interest, primarily because of the demand for decentralized stablecoins like DAI and the protocol's recent technological strides.

MKR, the governance token of MakerDAO, has witnessed a 10% price uptick over the past 24 hours. It's currently trading at a weekly high of $1,224.

Maker has experienced a sustained downtrend over the past month, declining by 32.58%. However, analyst predicts MKR is set for a reversal.

MakerDAO is reconsidering its recent rebrand to Sky following poor SKY token performance and strong community preference for the original Maker brand

SKY has significantly underperformed the CoinDesk 20 since the re-brand.

Barely two months after, the project now appears to be reconsidering the change.

The decentralized finance (DeFi) landscape is ever-evolving, and the recent developments surrounding the stablecoin-focused protocol Sky, formerly known as MakerDAO, highlight the complexities of brand identity and community engagement in the crypto space.

The following article is adapted from The Block's newsletter, The Daily, which comes out on weekday afternoons.

Sky is reconsidering its rebrand from MakerDAO after community pushback, with options including returning to the original MakerDAO brand or adopting a hybrid approach.

Sky, the decentralized finance (DeFi) platform previously known as MakerDAO, is considering reverting to its original brand, Maker.

DeFi project Sky (formerly known as MakerDAO) is evaluating the possibility of additional brand adjustments following community feedback on its recent rebrand. On Oct. 21, Sky's co-founder Rune Christensen released a proposal that reviewed the protocol's accomplishments and the challenges it has faced since transitioning from MakerDAO to Sky.

After rebranding to Sky, MakerDAO may change its name if the community agrees.

Sky will hold a community call this Friday to discuss rebranding options set forth by founder Rune Christensen.

A whale sold Maker (MKR) at a loss, making speculative bets on SPX6900 (SPX) and Mogcoin (MOG), with floating gains of $230K as the memes rallied in the short term.

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MKR, the governance token of the leading stablecoin lender MakerDAO, has experienced a sharp decline in recent weeks. It currently trades at $1,206, noting an 11% price drop over the past week.

Google, the giant of technology, has made an important step forward in the world of cryptocurrencies by integrating the Ethereum Name Service (ENS) into its search engine. This new feature aims to simplify access to information about cryptocurrencies, making it easier for users to search for Ethereum domains and directly view the associated balances.

Ethereum Name Service searches now display the main wallet tied to an ENS identity. ENS names are still created, adding the newest meme themes.

The move is part of Google's blockchain support strategy, following initiatives like ETH wallet tracking and blockchain event celebrations.