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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Ether Hits $500B Market Cap for First Time

Ether (ETH) touched the $500 billion market cap Wednesday, surpassing the valuation of financial giants like JPMorgan and Visa. "The Hash" discusses why this milestone is significant and the prospects of a "flippening."

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Slingshot Picks Ethereum Layer 2 Polygon for Full Launch

Trading on Ethereum will be added further down the line, said CEO Clinton Bembry. But for now, “insane transaction fees” were effectively pricing people out of DeFi.

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DAO Raises $7M to Acquire and Fractionalize NFT Collections

JennyDAO wants to make rare non-fungibles more accessible for backers big and small.

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Valid Points: MEV on Eth 2.0: The Good, Bad and Ugly

Greater variance in validator income raises important questions about the dynamics of staking on Ethereum under PoS.

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Ether Touches $500B Market Cap for First Time, Overtaking JPMorgan and Visa

The milestone came as ether hit an all-time high of over $4,370.

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Ether's Run Takes 2021 to the Known Edges of Altcoin Season

Ether is outpacing bitcoin by more than it did in 2017.

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DOGE Imitators Help Send Ethereum Transaction Fees to All-Time Highs

As SHIB and others doggedly chase DOGE's success, Ethereum transaction fees are running away with them.

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Axie Infinity Wins Big Funding Round

Axie Infinity, an online multiplayer game hosted on the Ethereum blockchain, has tens of thousands of monthly active users, and they're all interacting with the blockchain and NFTs. Sky Mavis' co-founder Jeffrey Zirlin joins "First Mover" to discuss the success of Axie Infinity, its recent $7.5M funding round, and how games can provide a more approachable entry point for newcomers to blockchain technology.

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Decentralized Domain Names Could Replace Long Wallet Addresses

Long wallet addresses may soon be a thing of the past if Unstoppable Domains has its way. The company will integrate with the Opera browser to offer decentralized domain names minted as NFTs on the Ethereum blockchain. Unstoppable’s Brad Kam joins “First Mover” to discuss decentralized domains and how the crypto ecosystem can integrate them.

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Why Ethereum’s Miner Extractable Value Problem Is Way Worse Than You Think

The anonymous hacker who first discovered "Miner Extractable Value" returns with a warning: The integrity of Ethereum is at stake.

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