Uniswap Launches Unichain, Satoshi Nakamoto exposed, and WearFi positioned to lead the bull run
Welcome to This Week in Crypto! This week, Uniswap enters the Ethereum L2 scene with its own solution, HBO’s documentary stirs up the Satoshi Nakamoto mystery, and the world of WearFi. Let’s dive into the details:
1. Uniswap Unveils Unichain To Compete in Ethereum Layer-2 Race
2. Satoshi Nakamoto exposed?!
3. WearFi: The Future of Blockchain-Enabled Wearables
Uniswap Unveils Unichain To Compete in Ethereum Layer-2 Race
Uniswap Labs has introduced Unichain, a new Ethereum Layer-2 (L2) solution aimed at dominating the decentralized finance (DeFi) space. Unichain is built to address challenges such as high transaction fees and slow speeds that plague current DeFi protocols on Ethereum. Developed in collaboration with Flashbots and Optimism, Unichain offers:
- Cross-chain interoperability
- Decentralized validator network
- One-second block times, with plans to increase to 200–250 milliseconds
Unichain’s testnet is live now, with the mainnet to follow. Its primary goal is to lower Ethereum transaction costs by 95% while improving the DeFi ecosystem’s efficiency. Unichain will also support standards like ERC-7683 to enable seamless multi-chain swapping, positioning itself as a serious competitor to popular L2 solutions like Arbitrum, Base, and Polygon zkEVM.
Is Peter Todd Satoshi Nakamoto? HBO’s Bold Claim
A new HBO documentary claims that Canadian cryptographer Peter Todd is Satoshi Nakamoto, Bitcoin’s mysterious creator. In “Money Electric: The Bitcoin Mystery,” filmmaker Cullen Hoback alleges Todd’s response to Satoshi on a 2010 Bitcointalk thread was a slip-up that reveals his true identity. Todd, however, has consistently denied the claim, reiterating on X: “I’m not Satoshi.”
Though HBO’s evidence is controversial, Todd remains a prominent figure in the Bitcoin space, having contributed significantly to Bitcoin’s development. Despite skepticism from some, including BitMEX Research, Todd’s deep involvement with Bitcoin’s code and his communication with Satoshi make him a credible candidate in the ongoing search for Nakamoto’s identity.
WearFi: The Future of Blockchain-Enabled Wearables
The world of wearables is entering a new phase with WearFi, where smart devices like watches, rings, and glasses integrate with blockchain technology and DePIN (decentralized physical infrastructure networks). These devices, already a core part of our lives, are now being transformed into tools that actively participate in blockchain ecosystems.
Moonchain is driving this shift by enabling everyday wearables to perform blockchain mining. Through WearFi, smartwatches, rings, and even phones can help secure decentralized networks and earn rewards. This innovation allows anyone to mine crypto with devices they already own, opening up blockchain participation to a broader audience. No longer is mining confined to specialized equipment — now, any device can come to the blockchain.
Moonchain’s vision is clear: democratize blockchain access and push the boundaries of Web3 through wearable tech. By integrating wearables into DePIN, Moonchain is pioneering a future where our smart devices not only serve personal needs but also contribute to decentralized finance (DeFi) and infrastructure, making global crypto adoption more accessible than ever.
The future of wearables is about more than health tracking — it’s about powering the blockchain and expanding DeFi opportunities to everyday users.
