The Protocol: Ethereum Learns of Potential Defector as ‘Supreme Court’ Mooted
What is a blockchain “sequencer?” Here’s why you need to know, along with all the latest updates on crypto tech news and fundraising announcements.
Ethereum's Vitalik Buterin Argues for Blockchain 'Privacy Pools' to Weed Out Criminals
The paper argues for “privacy pools,” a tech feature that would enhance the privacy of user’s transactions while also separating criminal activity from innocent funds in different sets.
‘Sequencers’ Are Blockchain’s Air Traffic Control. Here’s Why They’re Misunderstood
Leading rollup operators are criticized for using "centralized sequencers" to package transactions and pass them down to Ethereum, but the real risks may lie elsewhere.
Explaining Ethereum's 'Risk Free' Rate of Return
Liquid staking is one of the few crypto markets that has grown in the bear market. Why?
‘Ethereum Supreme Court’ Mooted by Blockchain Executive as Alternative to ‘Code Is Law’
A proposal from Matter Labs co-founder Alex Gluchowski would see a “hierarchical system of on-chain courts” arbitrate on-chain disputes.
The Protocol: Friend.tech Fades as Crypto Craze, but Ethereum Is Scaling
This week in blockchain tech: Polygon's new "chain development kit," Farcaster's move to Optimism, Shibarium's return and Interlay's new Bitcoin layer-2 network, and Pancake Swap expands to Consensys's Linea.
Ethereum Handled Friend.tech Frenzy Without 'Gas Fee' Spike. Why That’s a Big Deal
Friend.tech, Crypto's latest fad, didn't drive up congestion and fees on Ethereum the way frenzies have in the past – possibly a sign that the blockchain's efforts to scale by fostering supplemental "layer-2" networks, like Coinbase's new Base, are bearing fruit.
Ethereum's Daily Transaction Fees Fall to Lowest Single-Day Total Since December
Ethereum's daily transaction fees hit an 8-month low of $2.8M on Sunday, according to data tracked by blockchain analytics firm CryptoQuant. A decline in total fees paid indicates low network usage, but could point to a rise in popularity of Ethereum layer 2 scaling solutions. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie presents "The Chart of the Day."
Ethereum's Daily Transaction Fees Drops to 8-Month Low of $2.8M
Ethereum's daily total fees fell to 1,719 ETH ($2.8 million) on Sunday, the lowest single-day total since Dec. 26.
The Protocol: Coinbase Blockchain's Viral Use Case Puts Focus on Optimism's Tech
The week in blockchain tech: Crypto-fueled social marketplace Friend.tech goes viral on Coinbase's new Base blockchain, Shiba Inu community's "Shibarium" network aims for fresh start, and Ethereum experts handicap the competition between leading technologies for layer-2 networks.
