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📰#WeeklyRecap: 1️⃣ Uniswap launches UniswapX - a new trading protocol that integrates on-chain and off-chain liquidity through Dutch auction mechanisms. Eliminates gas fees for users & enhances execution quality, though raises centralization concerns. 2️⃣ Celo proposes transition from independent Layer-1 to Ethereum Layer-2 solution to boost security assurances & closely align with Ethereum. The decision will be up for voting after a governance call on July 22. 3️⃣ Arbitrum Foundation's Grant Program is now live. Aiming to boost the growth of the Arbitrum ecosystem, the program provides financial support, community access, & professional guidance. 4️⃣ Sommelier Finance impresses with Real Yield ETH strategy - providing yield optimization for Ethereum assets. It has consistently delivered high yields, though maintaining the performance at high TVLs is key. 5️⃣ Consumer App Monetization is evolving towards blockchain-based models as Web2 platforms adopt Web3 monetization methods. This shift may validate Web3 technologies & foster their mainstream acceptance. 6️⃣ Gnosis Pay is launched - a major step toward merging self-custody and traditional payment methods. The Gnosis Card, one of the first products built on Gnosis Pay, allows users to spend funds directly from their self-custodial accounts. 7️⃣ Chainlink expands into interoperability with Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP) launch, facilitating cross-chain message transfers.