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Protocol Village: Blockstream Opens R&D Center in Lugano, Switzerland

1. Blockstream has opened an R&D hub in Lugano, Switzerland, to boost Bitcoin’s Liquid and Lightning network development, offering mentorship and grants to local projects.
2. Eclipse has launched a Solana-Ethereum hybrid layer-2 network, enabling faster, cheaper Ethereum transactions via Solana’s tech.
3. Puffer Finance released the UniFi testnet, a low-cost Ethereum rollup with rapid transaction times and enhanced security.
4. Cytonic raised $8.3M for its "MultiVM" layer-1 chain, designed to handle multiple blockchains, improving compatibility and transaction efficiency.
5. Algorand will launch an inclusive staking rewards program in December, rewarding validators with real-time ALGO payouts.
6. Magic Labs introduced Newton on Polygon’s AggLayer, facilitating seamless token transfers across chains with wallet integration.