Eth 2.0
Ethereum 2.0 Testnet Medalla Goes Live With 20,000 Validators
Medalla, the final testnet before the anticipated launch of Ethereum 2.0 later this year, is now live, the Ethereum Foundation announced Tuesday.
Ethereum 2.0: Closer Than Ever, Still Plenty of Work to Do
Five years later, Ethereum is still chugging along as a decentralized platform for self-executing code. Eth 2.0 is quite close, but for real this time.
Open Interest in Ether Options Jumps to New Record High
Data from major exchanges shows that open interest in ether options rose to a new lifetime high of $194 million on Tuesday.
Quantstamp Audit Greenlights Ethereum 2.0 Client Prysm for Launch
Ethereum 2.0 client Prysm is “basically ready” to launch, according to the audit firm's CEO Richard Ma in a phone call with CoinDesk.
The Zcash Privacy Tech Underlying Ethereum’s Transition to Eth 2.0
Ethereum’s consensus algorithm is not the only thing changing with the launch of Eth 2.0. The underlying cryptography itself is getting an overhaul.
Business Is Booming for DeFi Insurer Nexus Mutual Ahead of Ethereum 2.0
Nexus Mutual, an alternative insurance provider for a variety of Ethereum-based DeFi protocols, has seen its risk pool double over the past 90 days to more than $4 million.
Vitalik Buterin Clarifies Remarks on Expected Launch Date of Eth 2.0
Ethereum’s Vitalik Buterin: “I defer to the client devs on timelines and if they are now saying ‘Q3’ more broadly then I believe them.”
Schlesi Testnet Is Latest Step in Long Road Toward Eth 2.0
Ethereum clients are beginning to sync and validate a new Eth 2.0 testnet, Schlesi, ahead of the network's prospective launch in July.
Ether Futures Activity Grows Ahead of July Protocol Upgrade
A new BitMEX contract and soaring Bitfinex long positions suggest increased interest ahead of ETH 2.0.
Ether Rises to 28-Day High Amid Positive Sentiment for Coming 'Eth 2.0' Upgrade
Experts say ether's recent rise in value can in part be attributed to growing confidence in the network's future.
