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The Ethereum Dencun Upgrade Is Here

Tim Beiko from the Ethereum Foundation, shares the Importance of the Dencun Upgrade, what are their concerns, and Eth...
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In this installment of "The Protocol," hosts Brad Keoun, the founding editor of The Protocol Newsletter, and tech journalists Sam Kessler and Margaux Nijkerk, discuss the Ethereum Dencun upgrade, a significant upgrade for the Ethereum blockchain, with a special guest, Ethereum Foundation's Tim Beiko.

The upgrade introduces ephemeral data storage, known as blobs, which will reduce storage costs for layer twos and roll-ups. The Dencun upgrade is technology-neutral and does not favor any specific Layer 2 solution. However, there are concerns about the potential fragmentation of the Ethereum ecosystem and the shift towards less secure chains. Overall, the upgrade is an important step towards Ethereum's long-term scaling plans.

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TAKEAWAYS |
  • The Ethereum Decun upgrade introduces ephemeral data storage, known as blobs, which will reduce storage costs for layer twos and roll-ups.
  • The upgrade is technology-neutral and does not favor any specific layer two solution.
  • There are concerns about the potential fragmentation of the Ethereum ecosystem and the shift towards less secure chains.
  • The Dencun upgrade is an important step towards Ethereum's long-term scaling plans.


EPISODE LINKS |

Ethereum Finalizes 'Dencun' Upgrade, in Landmark Move to Reduce Data Fees

Ethereum.org

5 Things to Know About Ethereum's Latest, Greatest Upgrade: Dencun


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The Ethereum Dencun Upgrade Is Here