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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Tecnologia

Ethereum's Vitalik Buterin Proposes Gas Limit Increase

Ethereum's gas limit refers to the maximum amount of gas that can be expended in an individual block. A limit increase could improve network capacity and potentially reduce costs for users.

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Finanças

StarkWare CEO Uri Kolodny Steps Down Due to Family Health Issue

StarkWare president Eli Ben-Sasson will become CEO, and Kolodny will continue to serve on the StarkWare board of directors, the company said on Thursday.

StarkWare co-founders President Eli Ben-Sasson and CEO Uri Kolodny (StarkWare)

Tecnologia

Protocol Village: EOS Network Ventures Invests $2.4M in NoahArk Tech Group

The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the period of Jan. 4-10.

Scene from Protocol Village at Consensus 2023 in Austin, Texas.

Tecnologia

The Protocol: Beneath Bitcoin ETF Chaos, A Blockchain Drama

In this week's issue, we dive into the proposal that would have curtailed Ordinals inscriptions "NFTs on Bitcoin" traffic – were it not abruptly ended over the past week by a maintainer for the popular Bitcoin Core software. ALSO: Sam Kessler tries out the Polygon-based "Verify" tool – on Fox News stories.

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Mercados

Bitcoin ETF Fever Drives Ethereum to 32-Month Low Versus BTC

Ether has lost 43% of its value against bitcoin since Sept. 7.

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Tecnologia

Ethereum Validators Forced to Wait Days to Unstake Amid Celsius Withdraws

This means there is now a 5.6 day wait for validators to exit the Ethereum blockchain.

Ethereum has a backlog of validators waiting to exit the chain. (Koushik Pal/Unsplash, modified by CoinDesk)

Tecnologia

The Protocol: Is Solana's Rebound The Real Thing?

Solana has been one of the biggest gainers of the latest crypto cycle, with a handful of airdrops and meme tokens accelerating big boosts in the price of SOL. Also, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has released an updated roadmap for the ecosystem.

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Tecnologia

Protocol Village: KuCoin Labs Invests in ISSP for Sui-Based Inscription Protocol

The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the period of Dec 21-Jan. 3. (EDITOR'S NOTE: We will be taking much-needed time off around the end of the year, so updates will be less frequent. Happy holidays!)

Scene from Protocol Village at Consensus 2023 in Austin, Texas.

Vídeos

EigenLabs CEO on Jump in User Deposits

EigenLabs founder and CEO Sreeram Kannan joins CoinDesk TV to discuss EigenLayer recording an increase in user deposits which recently reached around $1 billion. EigenLabs is the organization behind EigenLayer, a blockchain protocol considered a pioneer in the Ethereum ecosystem known for restaking and cross-chain security.

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