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Lighter launches EVM devnet with 1-second blocks and contract trading

Lighter has launched an EVM development network with one-second blocks that lets smart contracts manage trading orders, while its developer documentation lists mocked proofs and an unfinished asset-recovery mechanism among the test environment’s limits. Summary Lighter has launched an EVM devnet with one-second blocks and smart contract order management. Developers can read trading data, submit…

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The Leap Second Is No More

“There are continuing problems with positive leap seconds even after 50 years, and the concern was that the negative leap second would be much more serious because its effects had never been tested,” Levine says. BIPM time department director Patrizia Tavella confirmed those concerns in an email to WIRED. “The probability of a negative leap…

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Solana Abruptly Postpones Shanghai Event as Registrations Quadruple

Key Takeaways Solana’s Accelerate event in Shanghai was abruptly postponed after venue capacity was overwhelmed. Police reportedly blocked access, raising concerns that China is enforcing its strict anti-crypto laws. Publicity and high turnout might have led authorities to dismantle the event, enforcing China’s crypto ban. Solana Accelerate Event Postponed in China, Reports Indicate Law Enforcement…

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