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. This episode is sponsored by the Algorand Foundation. Follow the show here for more. 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. Sign Up for THE PROTOCOL NEWSLETTER  EPISODE LINKS |   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  - All the tools you need to build, test, and deploy on Algorand are now available in a single, simple package. Set up your dev environment in only 10 minutes and then get coding on the only blockchain with Unrivaled point-of-sale transaction speed and Industry-leading uptime Concierge-style developer support, at every step of your journey Download AlgoKit today. Build today with AlgoKit - The Protocol has been produced and edited by senior producer Michele Musso and our executive producer is Jared Schwartz. Our theme song is “Take Me Back” by Strength To Last. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.