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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What Are Crypto Gas Wars?

Gas wars are one of the main causes of high transactions fees on Ethereum's blockchain.

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Videos

Bitcoin, Broader Crypto Markets Edge Higher, Will the Rebound Hold?

Marc Lopresti, Managing Director for The Strategic Funds, joins “First Mover” to provide his most recent analysis of the crypto markets as bitcoin sees a slight price increase. Lopresti relates BTC’s price action to the equities futures markets and NASDAQ while examining macro factors like rising interest rates and tensions between Russia and Ukraine. Plus, Lopresti shares his short-term price predictions for Ethereum and discusses other altcoins, including Cardano, Solana and Avalanche.

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Finance

StarkWare Launches Layer 2 Product StarkNet on Ethereum

StarkNet uses zero knowledge rollups to squash Ethereum’s crushing transaction costs.

Staff of StarkWare in 2022 (Natalie Schor)

Finance

Web 3 Browser Opera Integrates With Ethereum Layer 2 Exchange DeversiFi

DeversiFi's aim is to help traders avoid the high gas fees on the Ethereum network by enabling layer 2 trading.

From a technical standpoint, the integration marks an intriguing if obscure milestone for Opera. (Credit: Shutterstock)

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Tackling Ethereum Problems at ETHDenver

Developers gathered in Denver to discuss all things Ethereum: staking, DAOs and decentralized finance (DeFi).

ETHDenver 2022 (Jared Sokoloff/CoinDesk)

Videos

Laura Shin on ‘The Cryptopians’ and What She Discovered Investigating the Ethereum Origin Story

Crypto journalist and “Unchained” podcast host Laura Shin gives a behind-the-scenes look into the making of her new book “The Cryptopians” on today’s episode of “First Mover.” Shin explains her investigation into how Vitalik Buterin's team created one of the most successful blockchain projects and discusses a major reveal of who is behind the 2016 DAO hack on Ethereum. Plus, a discussion on the “code is law” debate and the rapid growth of the Ethereum developer community. 

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Markets

Bitcoin Stabilizes After Dipping to 2-Week Low of $37K

The cryptocurrency last traded at $37,000 two weeks ago, on Feb. 4.

Bitcoin briefly dipped below $37,300, according to CoinDesk data.

Tech

ETHDenver Hackathon Finalists Take Aim at Adoption Barriers

Privacy, real-world interactions and DAO infrastructure highlighted ETHDenver’s hackathon finalists.

Vitalik Buterin speaks at ETHDenver 2022. (Andrew Thurman/CoinDesk)

Policy

Vitalik Buterin Calls Canada's Use of Banks to Stifle Protestors 'Dangerous'

Decentralized systems are not about lawlessness but rather a return to rule of law, the Ethereum founder said in an interview at ETHDenver.

Vitalik Buterin at ETHDenver 2022 (Jordan Muthra/CoinDesk)

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WBTC Growth Shows Ethereum Users Appreciate the Exposure to Bitcoin

The growth of wrapped BTC hit an all-time high in January before backtracking slightly this month. WBTC is essentially a receipt token for Bitcoin in the form of an Ethereum-based token, called ERC-20. Chart of the Day shows that users of Ethereum appreciate exposure to bitcoin. Christine Lee explains the data on “All About ETH.”

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