Edward Oosterbaan

Edward Oosterbaan was an analyst on the CoinDesk Research team focusing on Ethereum and DeFi. In 2021, Edward graduated from University of Michigan's Ross School of Business with a degree in finance and accounting. He holds ETH, AVAX, OHM and a small amount of other cryptocurrencies.

Edward Oosterbaan

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Markets

Bitcoin ETFs Aren’t New. Here’s How They’ve Fared Outside the US

A look at how other ETFs around the world have performed and what investors are actually looking for in a bitcoin investment vehicle.

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Tech

Ethereum’s ‘Difficulty Bomb’ Timing Hints at an Early Summer Merge

Also: Fun and games in DeFi and the metaverse

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Tech

Ethereum’s Latest Progress Toward Proof-of-Stake

Here are some things that will (and won’t) change after the Merge.

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Tech

How Will the Ethereum Ecosystem React to Fee Burning?

Also: An Ethereum news round-up.

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Tech

Altair Upgrade Set to Activate on Ethereum Mainnet This Month

The upgrade represents a “low stakes warm-up” to prepare Beacon Chain developers and client teams for the coming Merge.

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Tech

Ethereum Is Only as Strong as Its Weakest Link

Developers are encouraging Eth 2.0 validators to diversify and switch to minority clients.

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Valid Points: Are We Witnessing the Death of DeFi Tokens?

Most major DeFi tokens are losing their allure and finding themselves in a seven-month downtrend relative to ether.

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More Than $1B in ETH Has Been Burned Since Ethereum’s London Hard Fork

In just six weeks, over 297,000 ETH has been permanently removed from circulation.

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Tech

Valid Points: The Success of Ethereum’s Alternative Ecosystems

Also: Decentralization in DeFi is becoming more accessible

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Valid Points: SEC Probes DeFi, Gas Fees Stabilize

Also: The rise of layer 2s and a comeback in total value locked (TVL) on Ethereum

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