Ethereum Foundation's Danny Ryan on the Death of Proof-of-Work
Christine Lee speaks to Ethereum Foundation Researcher Danny Ryan at ETHDenver 2022. Ryan weighs in on the challenges of transitioning into Ethereum 2.0, the fate of proof-of-work, other layer 1 competitors, and daily inflation pressure on Ethereum price and transaction fees.
Canadian Court Orders Freeze of 'Freedom Convoy' Crypto Accounts
The Canadian "Freedom Convoy" saga continues as an Ontario court ordered the freezing of funds in over 120 crypto addresses tied to bitcoin, cardano, ethereum, litecoin and privacy coin monero. "The Hash" co-hosts examine Canada's "surprising totalitarian measures" and Kraken CEO Jesse Powell's reactions.
First Bitcoin, Now Eth; Twitter Adds Ethereum Wallet Support to Tipping
Ethereum wallet addresses are now in the mix for Twitter-native tipping after the social media giant aded bitcoin tips back in September. The move follows Twitter's continued exploration of the Ethereum and Web 3 ecosystem after the departure of Jack Dorsey. "The Hash" crew questions the point of this new feature when gas fees could cost more than the tips themselves. Plus, a discussion on where Twitter is likely to move from here.
Polygon Co-Founder on What’s Next for Web 3
Polygon, a layer 2 (L2) solution for the Ethereum blockchain, raised $450 million in its latest funding round to build Web 3 applications and invest in zero-knowledge technology.
Dapper Labs Exec Talks Flow Network: ‘It’s Not Just an NFT Blockchain’
Matthieu Jobbé-Duval, head of financial products at Dapper Labs, which oversees the Flow ecosystem, including NBA Top Shot and NFL All Day, discusses the latest on Flow, including introducing ERC-20 token wrapped FLOW (wFLOW). What does this mean for DeFi users on Ethereum?
Ava Labs CEO on Avalanche Development, Web 3 and State of Crypto Markets
Emin Gun Sirer, Co-Founder & CEO of Ava Labs, best known for building the proof-of-stake layer 1 Avalanche blockchain, discusses his bullish long-term outlook for the crypto markets and positive take on the recent correction. Plus, insights into the opportunities of Avalanche to "digitize all things," the status of decentralization in crypto, thoughts on Ethereum, and more.
How Likely Is It For Bitcoin to Hit $200K in 2022?
Bitcoin soared above $44,300 Monday, confirming a break above its 2-month downtrend. David Stryzewski, CEO of financial advisor Sound Planning Group, discusses the potential macro factors moving bitcoin’s prices and the wider markets higher. “It’s very possible [BTC] could go up to $200,000,” he said.
Polygon Raises $450M to Build Web 3 Applications, Invest in Zero-knowledge Tech
Polygon, a secondary scaling solution for the Ethereum blockchain, raised $450 million in a funding round to support its plans for building Web 3 applications and investing in zero-knowledge technology. Its native MATIC token surged over 15% after the announcement. "The Hash" panel discusses the industry implications for the project's first major raise since it was founded in 2017.