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COTI Unveils ETH L2 Developer Network and Growth Fund Use Cases
COTI announces an ETH L2 Developer Network to leverage its $100M fund, targeting key use cases like Confidential DeFi and encrypted data management.
COTI Foundation has taken a significant leap forward in its commitment to enhancing privacy and scalability in the blockchain space by announcing an upcoming ETH Layer 2 (L2) Developer Network. This initiative is aimed at harnessing its nearly $100 million development fund, to be disbursed in COTI tokens, to drive innovation and growth within the COTI ecosystem.
The blockchain industry, heralded for creating borderless finance and trustless interactions, has often grappled with the challenge of privacy. The transparency inherent in Web3 has been a double-edged sword—beneficial for democratizing organizations but proving to be a stumbling block for numerous other applications due to privacy concerns.
COTI V2 is poised to address these issues with Garbled Circuits, a pioneering privacy solution that is both 1000 times faster and 250 times lighter than existing technologies, allowing for operation on any device. This breakthrough offers a significant edge over ZK-based solutions, which are typically limited to two-party transactions, by enabling secure multi-party transactions that are crucial for both Web3 and traditional Web2 industries.
The COTI Foundation aims to supercharge the growth of its ecosystem, starting with the Developer Network (Devnet) slated for launch in early Q2 of this year. The COTI V2 Devnet, coupled with an upcoming grant program, will empower developers to build and improve upon the technology, rewarding their contributions to the ecosystem. Developers will find familiarity in using Solidity for smart contracts, which will allow them to integrate privacy into existing applications or innovate entirely new use cases.
Key target use cases for the COTI V2 platform include:
Confidential DeFi: Addressing the privacy compromise in DeFi, COTI V2 will enable novel primitives like private AMMs, dark pools, and under-collateralized lending, which hinge on user privacy and transaction content confidentiality. Additionally, COTI V2’s technology is set to tackle the persistent issue of Miner Extractable Value (MEV) exploits in Ethereum DeFi, by encrypting transactions and thwarting frontrunning bots.
Confidential Transactions: In the realm of payments, stablecoins, and real-world assets (RWA), COTI V2 offers a solution that upholds confidentiality akin to traditional finance systems. This will enable the mainstream adoption of Web3 by ensuring secure transactions that comply with regulatory standards.
Confidential Machine Learning (GCML): The platform’s encrypted on-chain data storage and confidential query capabilities are a game-changer for sensitive data management, such as medical records. It also introduces GCML for large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT, facilitating service enhancement without compromising privacy or intellectual property.
Dynamic Decentralized Identification (DID): COTI V2’s DID system allows for personal information to be used and verified without actual data disclosure. This supports trustless global interactions within a regulated framework without sacrificing sensitive information.
As the blockchain industry evolves, COTI’s innovative approach with Garbled Circuits technology is timely, aiming to resolve the privacy limitations of Web3 and offering superior solutions to those available in Web2. The upcoming COTI V2 Devnet represents a promising opportunity for developers worldwide to contribute to this evolution.
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This Week in Finance News: 11 Stories You Need to See
With thousands of press releases published each week, it can be difficult to keep up with everything on PR Newswire. To help finance journalists and consumers stay on top of the week’s most newsworthy and popular releases, here’s a recap of some major stories from the week that shouldn’t be missed.
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- Prosperity or catastrophe: #Insurance2040 study reveals four possible futures for the industry
By 2040, technological innovation driven by customer centricity could pave the way to greater climate resilience and more personalized offerings by the insurance industry. Alternatively, insurance could become a luxury afforded only to the wealthiest few. - Cardinal Health announces two strategic additions to its portfolio
Cardinal Health will acquire a majority stake in GI Alliance (GIA), the country’s leading gastroenterology (GI) management services organization (MSO), from a combination of GIA physician owners and funds managed by affiliates of Apollo. Cardinal Health will also acquire the Advanced Diabetes Supply Group (ADSG), one of the country’s leading diabetic medical supplies providers, for approximately $1.1 billion in cash. - BlackRock Launches New BUIDL Share Classes Across Multiple Blockchains to Expand Access and Potential of BUIDL Ecosystem
This initiative represents the next step in the evolution of the tokenization market, by enabling BUIDL to be used within leading blockchain-based financial products and infrastructure across ecosystems. - Primo Brands Corporation Announces Successful Completion of Merger of Primo Water and BlueTriton Brands
“I believe Primo Brands is positioned to be a leader in the healthy hydration beverage category, thanks to the strength of its iconic, sustainably-sourced brands, its robust operations and extensive North American network, and its responsible operation of numerous springs across the country,” said Dean Metropoulos, Non-Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors of Primo Brands. - Jackson Hewitt Tax Services Expands Workforce, Offering Job Opportunities Nationwide for Upcoming Tax Filing Season
The week-long event will launch the combined hiring of 18,000 employees to prepare for the upcoming tax filing season. The Jackson Hewitt hiring events are open to the public and include on-site interviews. Qualified candidates could receive a job offer immediately. - PNC Bank to Double Planned Branch Openings to More Than 200 Across Six States This announcement brings the bank’s total investment to approximately $1.5 billion to open more than 200 new branch locations in 12 cities across the U.S. over the next five years, while completing the renovations of 1,400 existing branches during the same time period.
- Alchemy Pay Expands Virtual Card Functionality with Google Pay Support The new card BINs added will significantly enhance the capabilities of crypto cards, expanding their support for a broader range of payment scenarios and improving transaction success rates. This advancement is particularly impactful when paired with Google Pay, one of the most popular and widely used digital payment platforms, trusted by millions for its convenience and security.
- Finaya Unveils Nationwide Homeownership Platform
From providing rich and current information about home values and property conditions, to finding helpful repair and remodeling providers, to shopping for and securing the right insurance, the platform simplifies the homeownership process, making it more accessible, convenient and efficient. - GenAI predicted to inspire revenue growth in 76% of businesses, but only 4% qualify as “leaders” in AI and analytics
Kearney’s report confirms that businesses are not only aware of how big data, AI, and analytics will impact revenue generation and enhance business strategies, but they are investing to stay ahead of the curve, too. - GameAbove Sports Acquires Meaningful Ownership Stake in Brisbane Bullets with NBA Legend George Gervin as Part of Ownership Team
This move marks a significant milestone for GameAbove Sports, a CapStone Holdings Inc. company, as it expands its influence on international basketball ahead of the Brisbane 2032 Olympics. - Most US shoppers are encountering generative AI while shopping without realizing it
A survey of 700 online shoppers in the US shows 71% are unaware of having used generative AI while shopping online even though most had recently shopped at retailers currently using it. 41% of customers say they would feel comfortable using a generative AI tool from a brand they trust.
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