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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Opera Adds Crypto Buying Service to Android Wallet

Opera has teamed up with crypto brokerage Safello to let users buy ether directly from its Android browser-based wallet.

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Don't Believe the FUD: Ethereum Can Scale

The narrative that ethereum can't scale is being actively disproved in production environments on a daily basis.

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Ethereum Developers Delay Mining Algorithm Change for Code Audit

During a public call Friday, a tentative decision on whether to implement the ethereum network's ProgPoW update was postponed.

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Developers Behind Ethereum App Aragon Weigh Launching a Second Network on Polkadot

Developers behind ethereum-based application Aragon are investigating the use of Parity Technologies' Polkadot Network to launch a smart contract framework.

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A New Test Network Just Activated and Ethereum 2.0 Will Be Using It

Launched today, the Görli test network wants to help developers build applications across ethereum software clients without restricting their access to developer tools.

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A Bitcoin-Backed Stablecoin Has Launched on the Ethereum Blockchain

Wrapped BTC (WBTC), an ERC-20 ethereum token collateralized 1-to-1 with bitcoin, is officially live, with about $250,000 worth in circulation.

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Multicoin Capital Leads $2.5 Million Seed Round for Blockchain Data Index

Multicoin's investment in The Graph addresses an underserved layer of the web3 stack: querying data from public blockchains.

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Levi Strauss, Harvard Trial Ethereum Tech to Track Factory Workers' Welfare

Harvard University, clothing giant Levi Strauss and a U.S. think-tank are launching a blockchain pilot to improve labor welfare.

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Proof-of-Stake Could Lead to Crypto Banking. Let's Avoid That

"Staking as a service" is taking off. We need to think hard about what this means for crypto's evolution, warns Michael J. Casey.

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Ethereum Devs Propose Activating Constantinople Hard Fork in Late February

After a security vulnerability was found in ethereum's next system-wide upgrade just days prior to activation, core developers now hope to execute the upgrade at the end of February.

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