Consensus 2022 Foundations: Ethereum
Susie Batt (Opera Browser), Redwan Melsem (Chainsafe), Alex White (Connext), Gabriel Tumlos (Mochi) and Dennison Bertram (Tally) introduce the highlights of their projects. Ethereum developer Preston Van Loon (Prysmatic Labs) sheds insights on the merge and what to expect in the future, followed by a Q&A with Ryan Watkins (Pangea Fund Management).
Why VanEck CEO is ‘Focused on Ether’ Over Bitcoin Right Now
VanEck CEO Jan van Eck discusses his outlook on the crypto market, as May CPI shows an increase of 8.6% year-over-year. He also explains why he’s more focused on ether (ETH) over bitcoin (BTC).
Ethereum’s Ropsten Testnet Has Completed its Merge
The Ethereum blockchain’s first dress rehearsal for its upcoming merge was successfully completed Wednesday. “The Hash” discusses the long-awaited milestone in Ethereum’s journey toward a new proof-of-stake (PoS) consensus mechanism.
Bitcoin Back Above $31K, Ethereum Merge Around the Corner
Osprey Funds Founder and CEO Greg King shares insights into institutional buying trends as BTC bounces back above $31,000 with most other major cryptocurrencies also trending higher. Plus, his take on Ethereum’s upcoming merge.
Yuga Labs Suffers Discord Server Hack, 200 ETH in NFTs Stolen
The Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC) Discord server was hacked on Saturday, with the attacker draining 200 ETH ($360,000) worth of NFTs. Josh Fraser, Origin Protocol co-founder, discuses the details of the hack, the potential security risks of Discord, and the future of Web 3 communities.
Ethereum’s Hotly Anticipated Merge and Dress Rehearsal
Ethereum is moving closer to a pivotal transition to proof-of-stake, but an unwelcome security hiccup “reorg” on the Beacon Chain rained on the Merge prep parade last week. “The Hash” hosts break down what this means for Ethereum and the wider crypto ecosystem.
What Ethereum Beacon Chain’s ‘Reorg’ Means for Users and Developers
The Ethereum beacon chain experienced a seven-block deep reorganization Wednesday. “The Hash” squad unpacks what happened, why these developments matter and what this means for users and developers of Ethereum.
Ethereum on Track for Testnet Merge in June
Ethereum’s Ropsten public testnet will undergo a “merge” next month ahead of a rollout on the main network, developer activity on GitHub shows. "The Hash" hosts discuss the latest in the world of Ethereum and what the upgrade could mean for the industry's second-largest blockchain protocol.