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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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Ethereum's Next Upgrade, 'Pectra,' Could Include Relief for Institutional Stakers, Wallet UX Improvements
Developers' aim with Pectra is to make some minor code changes while simultaneously working on a bigger code change, Verkle trees, for the following upgrade.
The Protocol: How to Engineer Harder Money, or Just Make Your Own
Bitcoin's supply growth is set to automatically drop by 50% when next week's "halving" arrives, Ethereum is pondering a cut in ETH issuance, and meme coin issuers are just no-holds-barred spinning up new ones. Blockchain tech is enabling all sorts of monetary strategies.
Protocol Village: Nomic Unveils Bitcoin Liquid Staking Token 'stBTC' Using Babylon Technology
The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the period of April 4-10.
EigenLayer, Crypto's Biggest Project Launch This Year, Is Still Missing Crucial Functionality
The "restaking" protocol with $15 billion in deposits won't pay rewards to depositors and is missing its mission-critical "slashing" feature.
BTC Halving: Sell-The-News or Buy-The-Alt-Rotation
Contrasting Bitcoin derivatives with Ethereum’s tells us a story around the potential opportunity for a post-halving rotation.
VanEck CEO Says Transaction Fee Is Bigger Story Than Bitcoin or Ethereum ETFs
Jan Van Eck told CoinDesk TV's Jen Sanasie that not hearing back from the SEC is a sign that ETH exchange-traded funds likely wont make the May deadline.
What the Ethereum Community's Staking Argument Is Really About
The Ethereum community is debating the power and responsibilities of the Ethereum Foundation, which some think is playing central banker by suggesting changes to the ether issuance formula.
Ethereum Foundation Researchers' Proposal to Slow ETH Issuance Draws Pushback
The proposal, introduced in February, could harden Ethereum's native cryptocurrency, ether (ETH), as a form of money – by reducing the inflation of new supply. But some members of the community say if it's not broke, don't fix it.
Wormhole’s W Token Has a 999% Weekly Return; Why VanEck Is Bullish on Ethereum Layer 2s
"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest headlines impacting the crypto industry today, including Solana DeFi application Kamino offering a weekly yield of more than 999%, paid out in W and JTO tokens. Plus, VanEck predicts Ethereum layer 2 networks to be valued at over $1 trillion by 2030 and CFTC data shows that leveraged funds held record net short positions in CME's bitcoin futures last week.
