New Ethereum Layer 2 Blast Raises $30M Within Hours of Launch
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Investors bridged over $30M to new Ethereum layer 2 Blast hours after launch, showing demand for layer 2s.
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Blast lets depositors earn yield on transferred ETH and stablecoins alongside BLAST points.
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Over $19M ETH staked on Lido and $3M on Maker; $150K dai idle.
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Users can't withdraw until mainnet launch in Feb, but can redeem BLAST points starting in May.
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Headed by @PacmanBlur, co-founder of NFT marketplace Blur; extends Blur ecosystem.