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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Tech

Ethereum Usage Will Drop If the Blockchain Doesn’t Boost Speed: Bank of America

The network has had a first-mover advantage thus far as a platform developers could build apps on, a report from the bank said.

Ethereum’s long-term viability depends on its ability to follow its road map. (Shutterstock)

Tech

ConsenSys’ MetaMask Institutional Starts Staking Marketplace With Allnodes, Blockdaemon, Kiln

The new marketplace comes just weeks before Ethereum’s much-anticipated Shanghai hard fork that should spur growth in staking services.

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Tech

Bitcoin Mining Firm Navier Starts Tokenized Hashrate Marketplace for 'Qualified' Customers

The Navier platform is intended to give users more control over their acquired hashrate, and enable them to sell it on.

Bitmain Antminer mining rigs (Christie Harkin/CoinDesk)

Tech

Latest Ethereum Blocks Suggest Validators Are Reversing Censorship

Noncensoring relays such as Agnostic and ultra sound are delivering more data blocks on Ethereum than Flashbots, the one-time king of MEV-delivering relays.

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Finance

Polygon Partners With Salesforce for NFT-Based Loyalty Program

Salesforce partnership with the blockchain platform marks another major company’s investment into customer engagement initiatives using Web3 technologies.

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Policy

Is Ether a Security?

Last week was chaotic.

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Finance

Playboy Lost $4.9M on Ether It Accepted as NFT Payments

The company’s net carrying value of digital assets was $327,000 as of December.

Playboy logo (Mathew Imaging/WireImage)

Videos

Ethereum’s Shanghai Upgrade Looms: What's Next?

The final dress rehearsal for Ethereum’s upcoming Shanghai upgrade, more accurately known as "Shapella," occurred Tuesday on the Goerli test network (testnet). The test simulated staked ether (ETH) withdrawals, bringing the highly anticipated upgrade closer to its final step: activating live on the mainnet blockchain sometime next month. Besu Protocol Engineer Justin Florentine discusses the outlook for the Ethereum ecosystem.

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Tech

Ethereum’s Shanghai Hard Fork Now Has Official Target Date

Developers agreed to April 12 for the long-awaited upgrade that will enable staked ETH withdrawals.

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Videos

Ethereum's Shanghai Hard Fork: 5 Things to Know

The Shanghai Upgrade, expected in mid-April 2023, puts the final touch on Ethereum’s transition to proof-of-stake. Etherworld Founder Pooja Ranjan explains the significance of the network upgrade, what it means for withdrawals, ether (ETH) price and why ‘Shapella’ should now be part of your crypto vocabulary.

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