NewsBriefs - Galxe launches alpha mainnet of Gravity Layer 1 blockchain

08/20/2024 21:00
NewsBriefs - Galxe launches alpha mainnet of Gravity Layer 1 blockchain

Galxe launched the alpha mainnet of its Layer 1 blockchain Gravity, integrating its Web3 products for over 25 million users. Gravity, an EVM...

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    Galxe launches alpha mainnet of Gravity Layer 1 blockchain

    Galxe launched the alpha mainnet of its Layer 1 blockchain Gravity, integrating its Web3 products for over 25 million users. Gravity, an EVM-compatible proof-of-stake chain built on Arbitrum Nitro, aims to solve Web3 fragmentation. It supports G token staking and chain-agnostic gas payments. The full mainnet launch is planned for Q2 2025. Galxe previously raised $10 million from Multicoin Capital and Dragonfly Capital in 2022.

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      Galxe launches alpha mainnet of Gravity Layer 1 blockchain

      Galxe launched the alpha mainnet of its Layer 1 blockchain Gravity, integrating its Web3 products for over 25 million users. Gravity, an EVM-compatible proof-of-stake chain built on Arbitrum Nitro, aims to solve Web3 fragmentation. It supports G token staking and chain-agnostic gas payments. The full mainnet launch is planned for Q2 2025. Galxe previously raised $10 million from Multicoin Capital and Dragonfly Capital in 2022.

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      Montenegro justice minister investigates predecessor's non-extradition decisions

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