Eth 2.0
Valid Points: CoinDesk’s Ethereum 2.0 Validator Is Officially Staked
Ethereum developers met Tuesday to compare research on the eventual merge of Eth 1.x and Eth 2.0.

ConsenSys, Securosys Combine Tech for 'Secure' Way to Stake on Ethereum 2.0
The method employs Securosys' hardware security modules to keep participants' keys safe.

Lido Protocol Does Eth 2.0 Staking but With a DeFi Twist
There's a new yield farm for those backing Ethereum 2.0.

Valid Points: The Four Keys to Unlocking Ethereum 2.0, Explained
Staking services on Ethereum 2.0 come in two flavors: custodial and noncustodial. Their difference comes down to who's holding what keys.

Ethereum 2.0 Deposit Contract Secures Enough Funds to Launch
The smart contract required for triggering Ethereum 2.0 has enough funds to begin activation of its most ambitious upgrade yet.

Vitalik Buterin Sends $1.4M of Ether in Preparation for Ethereum 2.0 Staking
Stakes are increasing as the next iteration of the blockchain network, Ethereum 2.0, launches in just weeks.

FTX Looking to List ‘Beacon Chain’ Ether as Deposit Contract Goes Live
Exchanges may consider markets for “Beacon chain ether” – that is, ether that’s been staked in the Ethereum 2.0 deposit contract.

Ethereum 2.0 Deposit Contract Release Kicked Back Until November
Researchers are waiting on a final audit of a critical crypto library before releasing the deposit contract, Ethereum Foundation researcher Danny Ryan said.

Validators Drop Off Ethereum 2.0 Testnets as Mainnet Release Looms
Participation on both the Zinken and Medalla testnets has fallen as developers prepare for the deposit contract’s release.
