LitVM is Litecoin's EVM-compatible Layer2 solution using a hybrid ZK rollup based on Arbitrum Nitro and Succinct zkVM. It enables smart contracts for DeFi, RWA, AI, and more, deploying in three phases with testnet slated for early 2026. The project aims to boost LTC utility and position Litecoin as a competitive Web3 platform.
Crypto markets remained under pressure in February as macro uncertainty, AI-driven tech repricing, and high leverage weighed on sentiment. Looking into March 2026, spot Bitcoin ETF flows, DeFi fundamental rotation, prediction market growth, and Ethereum L2 divergence may define the next recovery phase.
Crypto market entered extreme fear in February. AI panic dragged Bitcoin along with software stocks. N7 Index up 3.5% YTD signals rotation to cash-flow DeFi. Ethereum L2 activity drops sharply. Prediction markets mature. Once AI volatility stabilizes, BTC ETF flows may lead recovery.
Ethereum Foundation publishes protocol update: Glamsterdam devnet is live; Hegotá upgrade delayed to late 2026 with FOCIL, Verkle Trees; leadership reshuffled with Will Corcoran, Kev Wedderburn, Fredrik taking key roles.
Ethereum Foundation confirms Glamsterdam devnet is live with stable ePBS. FOCIL, Verkle Trees, and account abstraction moved to Hegotá, now a late-2026 cleanup fork. Protocol cluster leadership changes. Market implications include phased deployment reducing fork risks but near-term fee and MEV volatility.
Ethereum Foundation confirmed the Glamsterdam devnet is live, with ePBS and EIP-8037 progressing steadily. FOCIL, Verkle Trees, and account abstraction have been moved to Hegotá, now framed as a late-2026 cleanup and hardening upgrade.
The Ethereum Foundation said the Glamsterdam devnet is now live, with ePBS and EIP-8037 progressing, while FOCIL, Verkle Trees and account abstraction shift to Hegotá, now positioned as a late-2026 cleanup and hardening upgrade.
The Ethereum Foundation said the Glamsterdam devnet is live, with ePBS and EIP-8037 progressing steadily, while FOCIL, Verkle Trees and account abstraction move to Hegotá, now positioned as a late-2026 cleanup and hardening fork.
