Germany’s Deutsche Bank is launching Project Dama 2, a Layer 2 protocol aimed at enhancing blockchain efficiency while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. This initiative, part of the Monetary Authority of Singapore’s Project Guardian, utilizes ZKsync technology to reduce transaction costs and mitigate risks associated with public blockchains by implementing a curated validator list and providing regulators with oversight tools. A minimum viable product is expected in 2025, pending regulatory approval, potentially setting a precedent for integrating blockchain in traditional finance.