Ethereum Developers To Launch New ‘Zhejiang’ Testnet Ahead of Shanghai Upgrade
Ethereum developers will open a new test network today called "Zhejiang," where users can simulate staked ether withdrawals included in the protocol’s next big upgrade, also known as the Shanghai hard fork. Allnodes Chief Growth Officer Robert Ellison shares insights into Zhejiang, its significance to the Ethereum community, and what to expect from the Shanghai update.
Polygon Q4 Transaction Volatility Linked to FTX Collapse, ZK Rollup Testing: Nansen
According to Nansen, the Ethereum scaling tool Polygon saw wide swings in daily transactions and active addresses during the fourth quarter as users scrambled to move funds during the epic meltdown of Sam Bankman-Fried’s FTX crypto exchange. The tremendous addition of daily addresses was also partly due to Polygon’s zero-knowledge EVM public testnet launch. "The Hash" panel discusses the report and the outlook for Polygon.
Latest ‘Shadow Fork’ Brings Ethereum a Step Closer to Its Shanghai Upgrade
Ethereum developers said they successfully created a copy of the blockchain to provide a testing environment ahead of the much anticipated Shanghai upgrade. CoinDesk Ethereum Protocol Reporter Margaux Nijkerk discusses the significance of this "shadow fork" and what the new upgrade could mean for the protocol and ETH staking firms.
Ethereum Development Company Flashbots Reportedly Seeks to Raise $50M, Eyes Unicorn Status
Ethereum research and development firm Flashbots is in discussions over a potential fundraise of up to $50 million and could reach unicorn status, according to a report by The Block. "The Hash" panel discusses what this means for the Ethereum community.
ConsenSys Confirms Layoffs Amid 'Uncertain Market Conditions'
Ethereum development company ConsenSys will be cutting 97 jobs, said CEO Joe Lubin in a blog post on Wednesday, confirming, for the most part, a report by CoinDesk last week. "The Hash" panel discusses the move as Lubin said it was a "difficult decision to streamline some of ConsenSys' teams to adjust to challenging and uncertain market conditions."
Число разработчиков Криптo выросло на фоне медвежьего рынка, утверждает венчурная компания Electric Capital
Разработчики сосредотачиваются на альтернативных экосистемах Bitcoin и Ethereum, помогая им расти быстрее, говорится в отчете венчурной компании.
Ethereum in 2023: Here’s What to Look Forward To
All eyes are on Ethereum's next major upgrade, known as the "Shanghai hard fork," which will supposedly allow participants on the network to unlock their staked ether. Ether Capital CEO Brian Mosoff shares his outlook for this upgrade, from potential regulatory implications to price actions.
Staked ETH Passes Milestone of 16M
Almost four months after Ethereum's successful shift to a proof-of-stake network, more than 16 million ether, worth over $22 billion, have been deposited into the Beacon Chain staking contract, according to Etherscan data. Ether Capital CEO Brian Mosoff discusses the milestone of the second-biggest blockchain and the state of competing Layer 1s. Plus, his outlook on the upcoming "Shanghai" upgrade in March.
Some Market Participants Are Betting On Extended Slide in Ether
A so-called Ethereum whale has placed a buy order for 50,000 contracts of ether's $400 strike price put option expiring in June on Deribit. This shows that the put buyer is expecting a roughly 69% slide in less than six months. "The Hash" panel explains why this is raising alarm bells in the crypto community.