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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Miner Chandler Guo: ETHPoW Is 'the Home' of Ethereum, 'So What' if It's a Zombie Chain

Even if Ethereum's proof-of-work chain becomes a zombie chain, "it doesn't matter," miner Chandler Guo says, adding that it is the "original home of Ethereum." If the proof-of-stake chain runs into trouble with regulators, "you will be welcomed back home."

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Opinion

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The U.S. government forcing blockchains to make transaction data public has dangerous geopolitical implications in the tech race against China.

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A Closer Look Behind the Ethereum Merge

ConsenSys Besu Product Lead Sajida Zouarhi shares her experience working on the implementation of the Ethereum protocol specifications. Plus, why centralization might become a concern for the diversity of the network and how Zouarhi plans to take on the challenge.

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Ethereum PoW Network Sees User Complaints on Chaotic First Day

Ethereum PoW, the version of the Ethereum blockchain that continues to run on a proof-of-work (PoW) system, ran into technical problems a day after its launch.

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Finance

Blockchain Tool Developer Infura Plans to Launch Decentralized Protocol

The company will begin an open-source initiative to decentralize its offering, which easily connects dapps to the Ethereum blockchain.

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Opinion

How the Ethereum Merge Could Lead to Improved On-Chain Privacy

Privacy was ludicrously expensive on pre-Merge Ethereum, Alex Shipp writes.

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Markets

Ethereum Merge Has Tied Ether Futures Activity to Staking Yields, Traders Say

Stakers have been and will be natural sellers in futures and perpetual futures and the hedging activity will increase as staking yields rise.

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Tech

Ethereum PoW Network Sees Complaints on Day 1 Amid Data Goof-Up

Users said they weren't able to access the blockchain's servers using the public information and attempts to link it to a crypto wallet failed.

Ethereum PoW users are reporting network issues. (Karla Hernandez/Unsplash)

Markets

First Mover Asia: Ether Tumbles Below $1.5K; Ethereum Merge May Ding Demand for Chips, but Semiconductor Stocks Could Still Be a Good Buy

Chip manufacturing giants Nvidia and AMD have struggled this year, and the Merge could lessen demand for chips. But analysts see opportunities for investors in the semiconductor space.

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Opinion

OFAC Backtracks but Tornado Cash Sanctions Already Set a Terrifying Precedent

A government, an exchange and a developer: The tragic tale of a strategy to cut off a smart contract.

(Rachel Sun/CoinDesk)