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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Tech

Ethereum Mixer Tornado Cash Launches Major Upgrade as V3 Approaches

The privacy mixer is rolling out a number of new features and layer 2 functionality on Gnosis Chain.

Tornado Cash is used to obscure transaction history. (Michael Dziedzic/Unsplash)

Finance

Why Ethereum’s ‘Difficulty Bomb’ Has Been Delayed Again

Also: Polygon moves closer to bringing EIP 1559-style fee markets to their proof-of-stake scaling platform.

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Videos

China Reportedly Deploys Offensive Cyber Attacking Tool Against Ethereum Mining Pool

China’s "Great Cannon," an offensive cyber attacking tool capable of taking down websites the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) deems hostile to the country's interests, is now allegedly targeting Ethereum mining pool Flexpool. "The Hash" group discusses the latest crackdown on mining operations, confirming crypto is firmly in China's regulatory crosshairs.

Recent Videos

Opinion

Get Ready for the 2022 Metaverse Real Estate Boom

It won’t be confined to Ethereum.

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Finance

Ex Populus Raises $8.5M Amid Fears Web 3 Gaming Is Growing Frothy

The game platform closed the round at a $80 million valuation, a modest sum by today’s standards.

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Finance

AccuWeather Taps Chainlink to Explore Crop Insurance and More

Crop insurance in underserved countries is a big use case, said AccuWeather’s Matt Vitebsky.

A Formula One team's computer screens displaying weather radar readings at the 2010 Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, on Oct. 9, 2010. (Photo by Darren Heath/Getty Images)

Opinion

How the Economics of Bitcoin and Ethereum Shape Their Cultures

Different cryptocurrency networks will form distinct societies.

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Markets

Crypto Fund Inflows Slow to $88M as Market Retreats

Bitcoin’s price is down 26% in the past 30 days, suggesting investors continue to see the price weakness as a buying opportunity, albeit at a slower pace.

Crypto fund inflows have slowed in recent weeks. (CoinShares)

Layer 2

Neil Strauss Pens the Bored Ape Yacht Club ‘Tell-All’

What does it mean to write a memoir about a group of NFT avatars that kind of exists but kind of doesn’t? The author of “Pickup Artists” (and nine other books) tells Jeff Wilser. This article is part of CoinDesk Culture Week.

Artist's rendition of a Bored Ape NFT. (Adam Levine/CoinDesk)

Finance

Router Protocol Raises $4.1M to Bridge EVM and Non-EVM Chains

“The need of the hour is the ability for these to talk to each other,” said CEO Ramani Ramachandran.

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