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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Policy

Vitalik Buterin Calls Canada's Use of Banks to Stifle Protestors 'Dangerous'

Decentralized systems are not about lawlessness but rather a return to rule of law, the Ethereum founder said in an interview at ETHDenver.

Vitalik Buterin at ETHDenver 2022 (Jordan Muthra/CoinDesk)

Videos

WBTC Growth Shows Ethereum Users Appreciate the Exposure to Bitcoin

The growth of wrapped BTC hit an all-time high in January before backtracking slightly this month. WBTC is essentially a receipt token for Bitcoin in the form of an Ethereum-based token, called ERC-20. Chart of the Day shows that users of Ethereum appreciate exposure to bitcoin. Christine Lee explains the data on “All About ETH.”

“All About Eth” Special from ETHDenver

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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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Canadian Court Orders Freeze of 'Freedom Convoy' Crypto Accounts

The Canadian "Freedom Convoy" saga continues as an Ontario court ordered the freezing of funds in over 120 crypto addresses tied to bitcoin, cardano, ethereum, litecoin and privacy coin monero. "The Hash" co-hosts examine Canada's "surprising totalitarian measures" and Kraken CEO Jesse Powell's reactions.

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Tech

Algorand Pushes for Ethereum Compatibility With $20M Incentive Program

In a bid to court app developers, $10 million is earmarked for making the network Ethereum Virtual Machine–compatible.

The Algorand booth at ETHDenver 2022. (Tracy Wang/CoinDesk)

Finance

Ethereum System Skale Launches $100M Ecosystem Fund

The fund, which coincides with the March launch of Skale v.2, will kick off with $5 million in grants for blockchain gaming projects.

SKALE CEO Jack O'Holleran. (Courtesy photo)

Opinion

Why Ethereum Users Tolerate Exorbitant Gas Fees

Ethereum is an expensive smart contract blockchain – but it's worth the cost, according to Konstantin Anissimov.

(Juan Carballo Diaz/Unsplash, modified by CoinDesk)

Videos

First Bitcoin, Now Eth; Twitter Adds Ethereum Wallet Support to Tipping

Ethereum wallet addresses are now in the mix for Twitter-native tipping after the social media giant aded bitcoin tips back in September. The move follows Twitter's continued exploration of the Ethereum and Web 3 ecosystem after the departure of Jack Dorsey. "The Hash" crew questions the point of this new feature when gas fees could cost more than the tips themselves. Plus, a discussion on where Twitter is likely to move from here.

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