Ethereum 2.0


Layer 2

Scaling Ethereum Beyond the Merge: Danksharding

Danksharding would take a massive step toward turning Ethereum layer 2 networks into first class citizens.

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Markets

Staked Ether Discount After Terra Collapse a Sign of Liquidity Crunch in Crypto

The price gap between the locked-up ether and spot ether may be a sign of traders demanding compensation for Ethereum’s "Merge" risks, a FundStrat analyst said.

Staked ETH diverged from ETH and hasn't recovered, a sign that investors are pricing in risks of Ethereum's "Merge". (Luis Villasmil/Unsplash)

Layer 2

Merge Ahead: Ethereum’s Dress Rehearsal (and a Hiccup)

Ethereum’s Ropsten testnet is on the brink of a pivotal transition to proof-of-stake, but an unwelcome “reorg” rained on the Merge prep parade last week.

Ethereum's Merge is ahead. (Simon McGill/Moment/Getty Images)

Tech

What Impact Will a Bear-Market Merge Have on Ethereum?

As crypto tumbles, Vitalik Buterin says Ethereum’s shift to proof-of-stake will happen in August.

Crypto markets remained bearish. (Christopher Sweet/EyeEm/Getty Images)

Layer 2

Will a Proof-of-Stake Ethereum Lead to More Centralization?

Lido’s staking protocol now holds 33% of all staked ether.

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Layer 2

Ronin Attack Shows Cross-Chain Crypto Is a ‘Bridge’ Too Far

Last week’s $625 million exploit of the Axie Infinity sidechain underscores the risks of sacrificing decentralization for scale, Ethereum boosters say.

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Tech

10M Ether Now Locked on Eth 2.0 Staking Contract

The landmark figure represents over $26 billion worth of the asset at current prices.

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Layer 2

The Promise of 'Stateless Ethereum'

The introduction of stateless clients should make running an Ethereum node easier than ever, leading to true decentralization and resilience of the network.

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Videos

Ethereum Foundation's Danny Ryan on the Death of Proof-of-Work

Christine Lee speaks to Ethereum Foundation Researcher Danny Ryan at ETHDenver 2022. Ryan weighs in on the challenges of transitioning into Ethereum 2.0, the fate of proof-of-work, other layer 1 competitors, and daily inflation pressure on Ethereum price and transaction fees.

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