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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Markets

MOVE Jumps 20% on Trump-Linked World Liberty Fi Token Purchase, Musk's DOGE Involvement

"Our papers have never hit the DOGE desk," Rushi Manche, co-founder of Movement Labs, told CoinDesk. "There's a lot of speculation in the rumors."

Donald Trump (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Tech

Movement Labs Unveils Developer Mainnet Ahead of February's Public Launch

The company is also introducing a multi-asset liquidity program to provide the foundation for DeFi applications

Movement Labs co-founders Cooper Scanlon and Rushi Manche (Movement Labs)

Markets

Ethereum Layer-2 Protocols Achieve Record Transaction Throughput

Layer 2 protocols are faster than ever in processing transactions, according to data source growthepie.xyz.

Layer 2s process transactions at a record speed. (Boskampi/Pixabay)

Markets

Trump-Linked Crypto Platform's $33M Ether Transfer Spurs ETF Staking Hopes

The SEC could consider approving staking for ETFs, boosting sentiment and prices for the second-largest cryptocurrency, market observers said.

President Donald Trump (TheDigitalArtist/Pixabay)

Tech

Lido Co-Founder Teases 'Second Foundation' for Ethereum Amid Community Backlash

Vitalik Butern's proposal for an Ethereum Foundation restructuring has unveiled deep rifts within the network's community.

Lido's boosters say it has helped keep Etheruem staking from falling into the hands of a few large actors. (Image by Mason Webb)

Tech

Ethereum's Vitalik Buterin Goes on Offense Amid Major Leadership Shake-up

Buterin labeled inflammatory X posts about the head of the Ethereum Foundation as "pure evil."

Vitalik Buterin

Finance

Ethereum Foundation Moves $165M in ETH to Participate in DeFi

The ether allocation comes amidst leadership changes aimed at improving technical expertise, communication, and support for app builders.

Vitalik Buterin

Tech

Ethereum L2s Are About to Hit a Brick Wall: Polynomial Protocol Founder

Sustained demand for Layer 2s could quickly deplete the available blob capacity. The impending Pectra upgrade only kicks the can down the road, Polynomial's co-founder said.

Brick wall. (Michael_Laut/Pixabay)

Tech

Ethereum Developers Finally Schedule ‘Pectra’ Upgrade

Pectra is a "hard fork" of Ethereum encompassing an array of wallet, staking, and efficiency improvements.

The latest Ethereum upgrade, Pectra, is partly named after Electra, one of the "seven sisters" in the star constellation known as Pleiades (Wikipedia)

Tech

Sony’s Layer-2 Blockchain 'Soneium' Goes Live

The 78-year-old technology giant is the latest big name company to release a blockchain using Optimism's OP Stack.

Sony Block Solutions Lab Director Sota Watanabe (Startale Labs)