Major Ethereum Upgrade Goes Live on Second Testnet
The Ethereum blockchain's biggest upgrade since early 2023 went live on the second of three test networks, bringing the much-anticipated "Dencun" project and its "proto-danksharding" feature a step closer to reality. CoinDesk's Ethereum protocol reporter Margaux Nijkerk gives an update on the developments.
The Black Swan Event That Could Cause a Fork in Ethereum (Again)
A major potential risk to Ethereum was highlighted by a bug that surfaced in Nethermind, a minority execution client. While the bug was fixed quickly, it raised the question of what would happen to the blockchain if Geth, which is used by more than two-thirds of validators, had a bug. Ethereum developer Lefteris Karapetsas joined Unchained to discuss the different scenarios of what could happen and why he feels the incentive system is poorly designed.
Here's Why Ether Could Surge in 2024
Investors are likely to have a relook at ether as the spot ETF narrative gathers steam and Ethereum remains the dominant chain in the DeFi and NFT world, according to analysts. CoinDesk's Amitoj Singh presents "The Chart of the Day."
EigenLabs CEO on Jump in User Deposits
EigenLabs founder and CEO Sreeram Kannan joins CoinDesk TV to discuss EigenLayer recording an increase in user deposits which recently reached around $1 billion. EigenLabs is the organization behind EigenLayer, a blockchain protocol considered a pioneer in the Ethereum ecosystem known for restaking and cross-chain security.
EigenLabs CEO on Building Decentralized Trust Network
EigenLabs founder and CEO Sreeram Kannan joins CoinDesk TV to discuss decentralized trust. Plus, insights on "native restaking," which is a method that allows protocols without native tokens to build new services within the existing Ethereum network.