The competition among DeFi networks is fierce, with Scroll currently holding the 23rd spot in the rankings. Meanwhile, the Ethereum validator queue has seen a significant reduction in wait times for staking and rewards, and an 'OG of Blockchains' has recently accomplished a nine-year-old project.

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In this installment of "The Protocol," be part of our discussion with hosts Brad Keoun, the founding editor of The Protocol Newsletter, and tech journalists Sam Kessler and Margaux Nijkerk. Together, they explore the continuously evolving landscape of blockchain technology, with a particular focus on what makes Scroll stand out, the diminishing demand for staking on Ethereum, and, in our PROTOCOL VILLAGE SEGMENT, Stellar's integration of smart contracts.

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Scroll Confirms Mainnet Live, as Co-Founder Predicts Speed Gains Over Ethereum

Ethereum Has Nearly Cleared Out Validator Queue, a Sign of Weak Staking Demand

Stellar, Early Blockchain Built for Payments, Adds Smart Contracts to Take on Ethereum 

Clip from Scroll Co-Founder Scroll Co-Founder Discusses zkEVM Mainnet Launch 

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