Ethereum

Ethereum, a decentralized blockchain platform, has emerged as a prominent player in the world of cryptocurrencies. It is not just a digital currency like Bitcoin but also a platform that enables developers to build and deploy smart contracts and decentralized applications (DApps). Ethereum's underlying technology, powered by its native cryptocurrency Ether [ETH], offers a secure and transparent environment for executing peer-to-peer transactions without the need for intermediaries. With a vast community of developers, businesses, and individuals involved, Ethereum has become a hub for innovation and collaboration in the crypto space. Companies across various industries are exploring the potential of Ethereum's smart contract capabilities to streamline operations, enhance security, and reduce costs. Moreover, Ethereum's open-source nature allows for the creation of new protocols and blockchain networks, fostering interoperability and scalability within the ecosystem. Crypto exchanges play a crucial role in facilitating the trading of Ethereum, providing a platform for individuals and institutions to buy, sell, and store their ETH securely. As the demand for Ethereum continues to grow, so does the number of exchanges offering ETH trading pairs, ensuring liquidity and accessibility for investors.

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Markets

Crypto Derivatives Traders Bet on Ether Staking Yields Doubling to 8% Post-Merge

Ether's price has surged recently in anticipation of the Merge, and the higher yields foreseen by derivatives traders would further enrich the ecosystem.

Traders use Voltz Protocol's interest rate swaps to bet on an expected rise in ether staking yields. No arm wrestling required. (RyanMcGuire/Pixabay, modified by CoinDesk)

Markets

FSInsight: Ether May Well Surpass Bitcoin’s Market Cap in Next 12 Months

If the blockchain’s Merge occurs as planned, the ether issuance rate will drop and daily selling pressure will reduce, the research firm said.

Ether becomes deflationary for the first time since the Ethereum blockchain's software upgrade dubbed the "Merge." (SB7/Shutterstock)

Finance

Blockchain Scalability Firm StarkWare Launches Recursion to Streamline Ethereum

Recursive proofs could bundle tens of millions of NFTs off-chain to help streamline Ethereum.

StarkWare CEO Uri Kolodny (Danny Nelson/CoinDesk)

Markets

Price Discount on 'stETH' Reflects Some Doubt on Smooth Ethereum Merge

The current price of the derivative token implies a close to 94% chance of the Merge succeeding without major hiccups or delays, according to Enigma Securities.

Activist investor reported to have been pushing Riot to move into HPC. (Unsplash, modified by CoinDesk)

Finance

The Investor’s Definitive Guide to Proof-of-Work and Proof-of-Stake (Abridged)

It’s not really about which is better; it’s about trade-offs.

(Hans Neleman/Getty Images)

Finance

What Bear Market? Canada’s Largest Blockchain Conference Beamed With Bullish Energy

The main takeaway from the Blockchain Futurist Conference was that spirits are high despite the crypto winter.

Vitalik Buterin speaks at the Blockchain Futurist Conference in Toronto. (Aoyon Ashraf/CoinDesk)

Opinion

Let Ugly Ducklings Grow: Why Crypto Needs a Safe Harbor

Too much much regulation may hinder the development of viable decentralized models.

(Rachel Sun/CoinDesk)

Learn

Top Questions About Proof-of-Stake and Staking Answered

Ethereum's move away from proof-of-work has many people asking how to get involved in staking and how it works. We have answers.

Where in the cycle is bitcoin price? (Emily Morter/Unsplash)