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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Technologies

El 'restaking' de Ethereum toma forma como la próxima gran tendencia en seguridad blockchain

La plataforma de EigenLayer para "restaking" está diseñada para extender la seguridad agrupada de Ethereum de los stakers de ETH a otros sistemas de blockchain, una forma para que los desarrolladores inicien nuevas redes sin tener que crear sus propias comunidades de validadores de red.

EigenLayer CEO Sreeram Kannan (University of Michigan, modified by CoinDesk)

Vidéos

How Much Crypto Does Former President Donald Trump Own?

A recently released filing with the U.S. Office of Government Ethics reveals that former U.S. president Donald Trump holds up to $500,000 in an Ethereum wallet. "The Hash" panel discusses former President Trump's crypto holdings and NFT collection.

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Mysterious BALD Developer Sends $12M Back to Ethereum

The developer behind bald (BALD), one of the most viral tokens in recent months, transferred around $12 million in ether (ETH) back to the Ethereum network. This comes weeks after bald ran up to an $80 million capitalization before some actions caused prices to plunge 90%. "The Hash" panel breaks down the latest developments.

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Coinbase Exec: Seeing 'Mainstream Users Start to Come in' on Base Blockchain

Base, the new Ethereum layer 2 blockchain built on OP Stack by the U.S. crypto exchange Coinbase, went live on Wednesday. Jesse Pollak, creator of Base and Coinbase's head of protocols, joins "First Mover" to discuss the launch in the latest move that aims to bring mainstream awareness to the the on-chain economy. Plus, Pollak's outlook on DeFi and crypto regulation in the U.S.

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PayPal's Stablecoin Launch Is a 'Seminal Moment' for the Industry: Paxos Head of Strategy

Global payments giant PayPal is launching its own U.S. dollar-pegged stablecoin, PayPal USD (PYUSD). The Ethereum-based token will be available to PayPal users in the U.S. and is being issued by Paxos Trust Company. Paxos Head of Strategy Walter Hessert discusses the partnership, the use cases of stablecoins, and the state of U.S. regulatory oversight for the crypto sector.

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PayPal Is Launching Its Own U.S. Dollar-Pegged Stablecoin

PayPal (PYPL) announced the global payments giant is issuing its own U.S. dollar-pegged stablecoin. The Ethereum-based token will soon be available to PayPal U.s. users and is the first time a major financial company is issuing its own stablecoin. "The Hash" panel weighs in on PayPal's latest move into the realm of crypto.

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Analyses

Por qué abandonar la minería en Ethereum no es tan ecológico como se anuncia

El ex desarrollador CORE de Ethereum, Lane Rettig, explica por qué la importante actualización de prueba de participación de la red del año pasado no es inherentemente menos derrochadora, más barata o más segura que la minería de blockchain.

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A $10M Options Bet on Ether Shows Positioning for a Bullish Second Half

Ether (ETH) jumped 61% in the first six months of the year and traders are now betting the rally in the token of Ethereum could extend in the second half. According to Amberdata, an investor purchased roughly 63,250 bull call spreads tied to ether and the strategy cost an initial $10 million. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie presents "The Chart of The Day."

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Compound Founder on Plans to Create Bond Fund With Ethereum for Record-Keeping

Robert Leshner, founder of decentralized lender Compound, submitted filings to U.S. securities regulators for "Superstate," a new company that will create a short-term government bond fund using the Ethereum blockchain as a secondary record-keeping tool. Superstate CEO Robert Leshner shares insights into his new venture and the path ahead to securing regulatory approval.

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Consensus Magazine

Zug: donde nació Ethereum y las Cripto crecerán

¿Qué es lo que no te gusta de la pequeña ciudad suiza donde Vitalik Buterin y sus cofundadores lanzaron Ethereum? El puesto número 1 en el ranking Cripto Hubs 2023 de CoinDesk lo tiene todo: claridad regulatoria, bancos amigables con las criptomonedas y un mercado laboral y un calendario de Eventos de Cripto muy activos.

Ethereum Co-Founder Vitalik Buterin at Techcrunch London 2015