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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Vidéos

Vitalik Buterin Strikes Back at Proof-of-Stake Critics

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin took to Twitter to defend the blockchain’s historical move to proof-of-stake (PoS), responding to critics suggesting digital assets secured by such consensus mechanisms are securities. “The Hash” team discusses Buterin’s comments ahead of the upcoming merge.

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Marchés

Wobble in stETH's Price Shows Fear Celsius Might Dump $435M Stake

The discount on stETH, a derivative of ether, surged as the crypto lender reclaimed and then transferred almost 10% of the total supply of the token.

A key market metric known as the "stETH discount" suggests market speculation that Celsius Network might dump a big stake. (Creative Commons, modified by CoinDesk)

Layer 2

What’s in Your Bear Market Backpack?

From existential dread to blissful ignorance — reactions to Ethereum’s market slump vary across the board

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Marchés

Celsius Pays Off Aave Loan, Moves $418M 'stETH' Stack to Unknown Wallet

The liquidity-stricken crypto lender fully paid off its debt to the decentralized finance protocol, freeing $26 million in tokens as part of its latest debt restructuring maneuver.

Consensus 2019 Alex Mashinsky Founder and CEO Celsius Network (CoinDesk)

Technologies

Arbitrum’s New Chain Arbitrum Nova Is Open to Developers

Nova is intended to be used for social applications and gaming, while the Arbitrum mainnet will continue to be available for NFT and DeFi projects.

The co-founders of Offchain Labs, the firm behind Arbitrum. (Offchain Labs)

Marchés

Celsius Reclaims $410M of 'stETH' Tokens After Paying Down $81M Debt to Aave

The embattled crypto lender Celsius is inching closer to fully paying off its loans from decentralized finance protocols, reducing its outstanding debt to $59 million.

Alex Mashinsky, founder and CEO of Celsius Network, at Consensus 2019 (CoinDesk)

Finance

SSV DAO to Distribute $10M in Grants for Staking Projects Ahead of Ethereum Merge

The organization will distribute grants in USDC, ETH and SSV tokens.

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Guides

What Is the Ethereum Name Service? How ENS Works and What It’s Used For

The Ethereum Name Service (ENS) takes inspiration from a technological challenge first contended with when the U.S. military was developing the building blocks of the internet.

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Technologies

Aave Proposes Decentralized, Yield-Generating Stablecoin GHO

The U.S. dollar-pegged algorithmic stablecoin will be minted by users and generate interest yields.

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Marchés

Why Ethereum Name Service Is Seeing a Spike in Domain Registrations

The registrations came on the back of a record-breaking ENS sale, a research firm pointed out.

ENS domain registrations spiked this week. (Dan Gold/Unsplash)